Patent ID: 8336247
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: F41G

Abstract:
1. A clamping system for removably clamping accessory devices onto a Picatinny-rail characterized in that the clamping system comprises at least one body ( 1 ), which is passed through by one of a cross bolt ( 7 ) or a cross screw ( 8 ), and wherein said one of said cross bolt ( 7 ) or said cross screw ( 8 ) have a stop bar ( 14 a or 14 b ), which engages in a cross slot ( 18 ) in said Picatinny-rail when said clamping system is mounted to said Picatinny-rail ( 10 ), wherein said engagement is configured to occur in a lateral area ( 22 ) of said cross slot ( 18 ) and configured to be a full contact engagement, wherein at least one of a head ( 23 b ) of the cross bolt ( 7 ) or a head ( 23 a ) of the cross screw ( 8 ) is configured to be supported by the lateral area ( 22 ) of the at least one body ( 1 ) thereby preventing the one of said cross bolt ( 7 ) or said cross screw ( 8 ) from shifting across the body ( 1 ) when a clamping force is adjusted by an adjustment screw ( 13 ) at an opposite side of the head ( 23 b ) or when a clamping lever ( 5 ) is operated.