Patent ID: 8438965
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: F41G

Abstract:
1. A mounting device for mounting an accessory to a rail of a weapon, the mounting device comprising: a base portion; a first side portion configured to engage a first side of a rail of a weapon; a second side portion configured to engaged a second side of a rail of a weapon, the second side being opposite the first side; one of the side portions being movable relative to the other of the side portions such that the side portions cooperate to selectively grip the rail of the weapon; an elongated connecting member having a first end engaging the first side portion; a camming device interconnected with a second end of the elongated connecting member, the camming device engaging the second side portion and being operable to pull the elongated connecting member such that the side portions are moved from a released position to an engaged position, the camming device including a lever that moves the camming device between an open and a closed position; and a locking mechanism operable to lock the camming device in the closed position, the locking mechanism including a latch that is pivotally interconnected with the base portion or the second side portion and movable between a lock position and an unlock position, the locking element having a catch that selectively engages the camming device when the locking element is in the lock position thereby locking the camming device in the closed position.