Patent ID: 6192614
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: F41C,F41G

Abstract:
A vertical elevationally adjustable video camera mounting assembly for a firearm, where said firearm includes an extended barrel, for video imaging a target during aiming and firing of said firearm, said assembly comprising:a.) a pair of opposing mounting plates, one for each side of the firearm, to be secured thereagainst by plural fastening members overriding and underriding said firearm;b.) a first said mounting plate, on a face opposite to the firearm, including a horizontally movable shock absorbing mechanism, where said mechanism is intended to react to and absorb the recoil action of the firearm;c.) a third, essentially planar plate secured to said shock absorbing element, where a rear end thereof mounts a laterally extending pivotal rod, and a forward end; andd.) a video camera supporting base member secured to said pivotal rod, said base member including means for mounting a video camera, and an angularly and forwardly extending arm operable with means on said forward end to adjust the vertical elevation of said base member, whereby the video camera may be spatially adjusted for alignment with said barrel.