Patent Description:
The present invention relates to a mount comprising a front plate and a back plate, and a method comprising positioning a back plate adjacent a front plate.

Public safety personnel, such as police officers and firefighters use cameras to capture events, so that a video and/or audio record exist of what happened in an incident. These cameras may be mounted on vehicles such as cars and drones, and they may also be worn on the body as body worn cameras. Numerous mounting systems exist to mount cameras to personnel. These systems include a variety of coupling methods including those that utilize strong magnets, those that use adhesives, and those that use mechanical interlocks.

Some mounts relying on magnetism tend to require expensive neodymium rare earth magnets to provide high attractive forces. Additionally, while the strength of a magnetic solution may be great over thin clothing, the attractive force between magnets rapidly decreases as distance increases, roughly following an inversely proportional relationship to the distance squared. As two sides of a magnetic mount begin to separate, the attractive force quickly falls.

While adhesive mounts can be robust and versatile, environmental conditions such as cold temperatures, immersion in liquids, and exposure to various chemicals may lead to premature failure of the adhesive mount (e.g., unintentional decoupling of the adhesive mount). Additionally, adhesive mounts often rely on permanent adhesives that may damage uniforms upon removal.

Some mechanical interlock systems require alterations to the clothing of a user, which incurs additional resources and must be made on all articles of clothing on which a user plans to mount a camera. Other more versatile mechanical interlock systems do not require alterations to the clothing of a user. However, mechanical interlock systems that do not require alterations typically rely on coupling with mechanical features inherent to an article of clothing, such as hook and loop pads, modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) straps, and/or epaulets. Yet, these mounting features do not exist on all articles of clothing a user may wish to mount a device to. <CIT> proposes a clamp assembly that removably couples to a sheet of material comprising a clamp element connected to a base that moves between an open position and closed position. <CIT> proposes a device holder with a magnetic retainer that removably attaches to a garment by magnetic attraction. <CIT> proposes a mouth held photographic mount that is angularly adjustable and has two different reconfigurable structures.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawing, wherein like designations denote like elements, and:.

The detailed description of exemplary embodiments herein refers to the accompanying drawings, which show exemplary embodiments by way of illustration. While these embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the disclosures, it should be understood that other embodiments may be realized and that logical changes and adaptations in design and construction may be made in accordance with this disclosure and the teachings herein.

The scope of the disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents rather than by merely the examples described. For example, the steps recited in any of the method or process descriptions may be executed in any order and are not necessarily limited to the order presented. Also, any reference to attached, fixed, coupled, connected, or the like may include permanent, removable, temporary, partial, full, and/or any other possible attachment option.

In the detailed description herein, references to "various embodiments," "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "an example embodiment," etc., indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may not necessarily include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic.

The present invention provides a mount as set out in the claims, The mount is configured to couple an accessory (e.g. camera, recording device, microphone, etc.) to an article of wear (e.g., clothing, jacket, uniform, hat, vest, gloves, pants, shoes, etc.). The mount may permanently or releasably couple to the accessory. The mount may permanently or releasably couple to the article of wear. Articles of wear may comprise various properties, such as thickness, texture, material (e.g., synthetic, natural, blend, etc.), texture, number of layers, and/or the like. The mount may be universal in nature, such that the mount may couple an accessory to articles of wear having different properties. For example, the mount may be configured to mount to a first article of wear having a first thickness, as well as a second article of wear having a second thickness different than the first thickness. In various embodiments, the mount may provide a means for an accessory to be worn on an article of wear, without needing to modify the article of wear.

In various embodiments, and with reference to <FIG>, a mount system, such as system <NUM>, for coupling an accessory to an article of wear is disclosed. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that <FIG> is an example illustration of system <NUM>. In the example of <FIG>, system <NUM> may comprise a mount <NUM> and an accessory <NUM>.

In various embodiments, one or more components of mount <NUM> may be formed of one or more rigid, durable materials able to withstand force(s) applied to mount <NUM> during use. For example, one or more components of mount <NUM> may include one or more rigid, plastic materials, metal materials, and/or composite materials. The one or more rigid materials may include corrosion-resistant materials, UV resistant materials, and/or any other suitable material configured to at least partially withstand environmental factors. Rigid materials may include metals and metallic alloys (e.g., aluminum, steel, titanium, etc.), composites (e.g., fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc.), plastics (e.g., polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyether ether ketone, etc.), and/or the like. The rigid materials may also be treated (e.g., heat-treated, galvanized, anodized, etc.), painted (e.g., powder-coated, e-coated, etc.), and/or similarly modified to aid in withstanding environmental factors.

In various embodiments, mount <NUM> may comprise one or more components configured to releasably engage one another over an article of wear <NUM> (e.g., article, garment, carrier. Mount <NUM> may comprise various coupling features that enable mount <NUM> to releasably couple with one or more articles of wear <NUM>. Mount <NUM> comprises a front plate <NUM> (e.g., front plate assembly, first plate, outside plate, receiving plate, etc.) and a back plate <NUM> (e.g., second plate, inside plate, etc.). Front plate <NUM> is configured to engage back plate <NUM> over article of wear <NUM>. In other words, article of wear <NUM> may be disposed between front plate <NUM> and back plate <NUM>. One or more coupling features of front plate <NUM> may engage one or more coupling features of back plate <NUM> over one or more articles of wear. Front plate <NUM> may be positioned adjacent a first surface (e.g., outer surface, external surface, etc.) of article of wear <NUM>. Back plate <NUM> may be positioned adjacent a second surface (e.g., inner surface, internal surface, etc.) of article of wear <NUM>. The first surface of article of wear <NUM> may be opposite the second surface of article of wear <NUM>. For example, front plate <NUM> may be disposed on an outer surface of article of wear <NUM> and back plate <NUM> may be disposed on an inner surface of article of wear <NUM>. In this manner, mount <NUM> may be releasably mounted to article of wear <NUM> by engaging front plate <NUM> with back plate <NUM> over article of wear <NUM>. Engagement of mount <NUM> with article of wear <NUM> may cause article of wear <NUM> to conform to various portions of mount <NUM>. For example, article of wear <NUM> may fold, crease, compress, and/or the like. One or more structures of front plate <NUM> may interlock (e.g., cooperate, etc.) with one or more structures of back plate <NUM> to mount mount <NUM> to article of wear <NUM> as discussed further herein.

In various embodiments, mount <NUM> may be configured to engage an accessory <NUM>. Accessory <NUM> may comprise a mountable device. In various embodiments, accessory <NUM> may comprise a recording device such as a body worn camera, microphone, and/or the like. In some embodiments, accessory <NUM> may be configured to permanently attach to front plate <NUM>. For example, accessory <NUM> may couple with front plate <NUM> via permanent methods such as fasteners, welds, heat stakes, adhesives, and/or the like. In other embodiments, front plate <NUM> may be configured to releasably receive accessory <NUM>. For example, front plate <NUM> may be configured to releasably receive accessory <NUM> via a coupler (e.g., joint), such as a coupler as disclosed in <CIT>. In various embodiments, it may be advantageous for front plate <NUM> to releasably receive accessory <NUM>. For example, accessory <NUM> may be decoupled (e.g., disengaged, removed, etc.) from mount <NUM> while mount <NUM> remains coupled with article of wear <NUM>. In this regard, mount <NUM> may remain on article of wear <NUM>, while accessory <NUM> is removed (e.g., for charging, data transfer, maintenance, etc.). This may also be advantageous in that mount <NUM> may not need to be remounted to article of wear <NUM> when an accessory is removed. As another example, engagement of accessory <NUM> with front plate <NUM> may provide an additional means in securing mount <NUM> to article of wear <NUM>. For example, coupling accessory <NUM> with front plate <NUM> may prevent front plate <NUM> from disengaging back plate <NUM> as described further herein.

<FIG> shows a rear perspective view of a back plate, in accordance with various embodiments discussed herein. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that <FIG> is an example illustration of back plate <NUM>, and one or more of the components of back plate <NUM> may be located in any suitable position within, or external to, back plate <NUM>. In the example of <FIG>, back plate <NUM> may comprise a unitary body. Alternatively, back plate <NUM> may be formed of multiple components that are assembled together. Back plate <NUM> may be molded, machined, forged, cast, additively manufactured, and/or the like. A shape, size, and/or thickness of back plate <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall thickness of mount <NUM>. Back plate <NUM> may comprise a generally flat portion, such as center back plate portion <NUM> (e.g., center back plate region, back plate center etc.). Back plate <NUM> may comprise a plurality of structures adjacent center back plate portion <NUM> and extending from center back plate portion <NUM>. The plurality of structures may be configured to cooperate (e.g., engage, interlock, etc.) with one or more corresponding structures of a front plate over an article of wear, such as front plate <NUM> over article of wear <NUM>. Back plate <NUM> may comprise one or more planes of symmetry. In the regard, back plate <NUM> may be reversible. In other words, back plate <NUM> may be configured to engage front plate <NUM> in multiple orientations.

Back plate <NUM> may include a first back plate surface <NUM> (e.g., inside back plate surface, etc.) and a second back plate surface <NUM> (e.g., outside back plate surface, etc.). Second back plate surface <NUM> may be opposite first back plate surface <NUM>. Second back plate surface <NUM> may be parallel with first back plate surface <NUM>. First back plate surface <NUM> and second back plate surface <NUM> may be joined by a first back plate edge <NUM> (e.g., top back plate edge, etc.) and a second back plate edge <NUM> (e.g., bottom back plate edge, etc.) First back plate edge <NUM> may oppose second back plate edge <NUM>. First back plate surface <NUM> and second back plate surface <NUM> may extend between a first backplate end <NUM> (e.g., first back plate side, etc.) and a second backplate end <NUM> (e.g., second back plate side, etc.). A widest dimension of back plate <NUM> may be a width between first back plate end <NUM> and second back plate end <NUM>. The width between first back plate end <NUM> and second back plate end <NUM> may be at least one inch (<NUM> centimeters), at least two inches (<NUM> centimeters), at least three inches (<NUM> centimeters), or at least four inches (<NUM> centimeters) in embodiments according to various aspects of the present disclosure. The width between first back plate end <NUM> and second back plate end <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall width of mount <NUM>.

In various embodiments, back plate <NUM> may comprise a structure (e.g., one of a finger and a hook) configured to cooperate with a corresponding structure (e.g., the other of the finger and the hook) of front plate <NUM>. The structure may extend from a portion of back plate <NUM>. In embodiments, the structure may extend from the portion of back plate <NUM> at one or more angles. The one or more angles may be defined relative to a plane of a surface of the portion of the back plate from which the structure extends. The structure may comprise a shape defined by one or more portions of the structure. The structure may include one or more engagement surfaces.

In various embodiments, a structure of back plate <NUM> may include a finger. The finger may extend from an edge of a portion of back plate <NUM>. In embodiments, a length of the edge may be greater than a corresponding length of the finger, wherein the finger extends from a subset of the edge. The finger may comprise an obtuse shape. For example, an angle formed by the finger may be greater than ninety degrees, greater than one hundred and five degrees, greater than one hundred and twenty degrees, greater than one hundred and thirty-five degrees, greater than one hundred and fifty degrees, or greater than one hundred and sixty-five degrees. The finger may include one or more surfaces. In embodiments, each surface of the finger may meet another surface of the finger at one of a right angle and obtuse angle. In various embodiments, back plate <NUM> may comprise two or more structures (e.g., two or more of a finger and a hook) configured to cooperate with corresponding structures (e.g., two or more of the other of the finger and the hook) of front plate <NUM> to couple back plate <NUM> with front plate <NUM>. The structures may extend from one or more portions of back plate <NUM>. The structures may oppose one another. The structures may be disposed on opposite sides of back plate <NUM>. The structures may comprise fingers configured to engage hooks of front plate <NUM>. Alternatively, the structures may comprise hooks configured to engage fingers of front plate <NUM>. The structures may comprise a shape defined by two or more portions of the structures. For example, the structures may comprise an angular shape. In various embodiments, the structures may form an angle with another portion of back plate <NUM>. For example, the structures may form an angle with center back plate portion <NUM>. In various embodiments, back plate <NUM> may comprise more than two structures, such as for example, three structures, four structures, and so on. The number of structures of back plate <NUM> may be equal to a number of corresponding structures of front plate <NUM>.

In various embodiments, each of the one or more structures may comprise one or more engagement surfaces configured to cooperate with corresponding surfaces of front plate <NUM>. The number of engagement surfaces may correspond with a number of corresponding surfaces of front plate <NUM>. For example, a first structure may comprise one engagement surface, two engagement surfaces, three engagement surfaces, and so on. Each engagement surface may form an angle with an adjacent engagement surface. The one or more engagement surfaces may comprise features configured to increase a static coefficient of friction between back plate <NUM> and article of wear <NUM>. For example, the one or more engagement surfaces may be textured, knurled, or otherwise shaped to improve grip. Each engagement surface may form an engagement edge (e.g., edge) with an adjacent engagement surface. The number of engagement edge may be one less than the number of engagement surfaces. For example, a structure comprising one engagement surface may comprise no engagement edge, while a structure comprising three engagement surfaces may comprise two engagement edges. Each engagement edge of back plate <NUM> may be configured to align (e.g., mate, etc.) with a corresponding engagement edge of front plate <NUM>.

In various embodiments, the one or more structures may comprise one or more shoulders configured to cooperate with one or more corresponding structures of front plate <NUM>. Each shoulder may be disposed at a respective end of a respective structure. Each shoulder may be disposed along a respective edge of a respective structure. Each shoulder may form a step (e.g., ledge, shelf, etc.) with an engagement surface of a respective structure. Each shoulder may protrude from a respective engagement surface of a respective structure. The one or more shoulders may be configured to limit translation of back plate <NUM> relative to front plate <NUM>. The one or more shoulders may be configured to align and/or maintain engagement of back plate <NUM> with front plate <NUM>.

In various embodiments, back plate <NUM> may comprise a pair of fingers. For example, with reference to <FIG>, back plate <NUM> may comprise a first finger <NUM> (e.g., first back plate finger, etc.) and a second finger <NUM> (e.g., second back plate finger, etc.).

In various embodiments, first finger <NUM> may be adjacent center back plate region <NUM>. First finger <NUM> may extend from center back plate portion <NUM> to first back plate end <NUM>. First finger <NUM> may be tangent with center back plate portion <NUM>. In some embodiments, first finger <NUM> may be adjacent first backplate surface <NUM>. For example, first finger <NUM> may protrude from first back plate surface <NUM>. In other embodiments, first finger <NUM> may be adjacent second back plate surface <NUM>. For example, first finger <NUM> may protrude from second back plate surface <NUM>.

In various embodiments, second finger <NUM> may be adjacent center back plate region <NUM>. Second finger <NUM> may extend from center back plate portion <NUM> to first back plate end <NUM>. Second finger <NUM> may oppose first finger <NUM>. Second finger <NUM> may be tangent with center back plate portion <NUM>. In some embodiments, second finger <NUM> may be adjacent first back plate surface <NUM>. For example, second finger <NUM> may protrude from first back plate surface <NUM>. In other embodiments, second finger <NUM> may be adjacent second back plate surface <NUM>. For example, second finger <NUM> may protrude from second back plate surface <NUM>.

In various embodiments, first finger <NUM> may comprise a pair of engagement surfaces. For example, first finger <NUM> may include a first engagement surface <NUM> and a second engagement surface <NUM>. In various embodiments, first engagement surface <NUM> may form an angle with second engagement surface <NUM>. The angle formed by first engagement surface <NUM> and second engagement surface <NUM> may be greater than ninety degrees, greater than one hundred and five degrees, greater than one hundred and twenty degrees, greater than one hundred and thirty-five degrees, greater than one hundred and fifty degrees, or greater than one hundred and sixty-five degrees. The angle formed by first engagement surface <NUM> and second engagement surface <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall thickness of mount <NUM>. In various embodiments, the angle formed by first engagement surface <NUM> and second engagement surface <NUM> may be configured to align back plate <NUM> with a corresponding engagement edge of front plate <NUM>.

In various embodiments, an angle formed by two adjacent engagement surfaces of a finger may include an engagement edge. The engagement edge may include a point at which a first edge of a first engagement surface of the two adjacent engagement surfaces meets a second edge of a second engagement surface of the two adjacent engagement surfaces. For example, engagement edge <NUM> may include a point at which an upper edge (e.g., rim) of first engagement surface <NUM> meets an upper edge of second engagement surface <NUM>, wherein each of the upper edges may be disposed along respective engagement surfaces <NUM>,<NUM> opposite respective edges of engagement surfaces <NUM>,<NUM> at which engagement surfaces <NUM>,<NUM> join back plate surface <NUM>. In embodiments, the engagement edge may be disposed along a third edge of the finger along which the two adjacent engagement surfaces meet. For example, engagement edge <NUM> may be disposed along an edge at which first engagement surface <NUM> and second engagement surface <NUM> meet, wherein the edge is disposed between engagement edge <NUM> and backplate surface <NUM>.

In various embodiments, second finger <NUM> may comprise a pair of engagement surfaces. For example, second finger <NUM> may include a first engagement surface <NUM> (e.g., third engagement surface, etc.) and a second engagement surface <NUM> (e.g., fourth engagement surface, etc.). In various embodiments, first engagement surface <NUM> may form an angle with second engagement surface <NUM>. The angle formed by first engagement surface <NUM> and second engagement surface <NUM> may compri se an engagement edge, such as second engagement edge <NUM>. The angle formed by first engagement surface <NUM> and second engagement surface <NUM> may be greater than ninety degrees, greater than one hundred and five degrees, greater than one hundred and twenty degrees, greater than one hundred and thirty-five degrees, greater than one hundred and fifty degrees, or greater than one hundred and sixty-five degrees. The angle formed by first engagement surface <NUM> and second engagement surface <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall thickness of mount <NUM>. In various embodiments, second engagement edge <NUM> formed by first engagement surface <NUM> and second engagement surface <NUM> may be configured to align back plate <NUM> with a corresponding engagement edge of front plate <NUM>.

In various embodiments, first finger <NUM> may comprise one or more shoulders. In various embodiments, first finger <NUM> may comprise a pair of shoulders configured to cooperate with front plate <NUM>. First finger <NUM> may comprise a first back plate shoulder <NUM> (e.g., first shoulder, etc.) and a second back plate shoulder <NUM> (e.g., second shoulder, etc.). First back plate shoulder <NUM> may be adjacent and/or contiguous with first back plate edge <NUM>. Second back plate shoulder <NUM> may be adjacent and/or contiguous with second back plate edge <NUM>. First back plate shoulder <NUM> may oppose second black plate shoulder <NUM>. First back plate shoulder <NUM> may be configured to limit translation of back plate <NUM> in a first direction relative to front plate <NUM>. Second back plate shoulder <NUM> may be configured to limit translation of back plate <NUM> in a second direction relative to front plate <NUM>. The first direction may be opposite the second direction. A distance between first back plate shoulder <NUM> and second back plate shoulder <NUM> may be equal to or greater than a height of a hook, such as first hook <NUM> of base <NUM> (with brief reference to <FIG>) or second hook <NUM> of slide <NUM> (with brief reference to <FIG>), as discussed further herein.

In various embodiments, second finger <NUM> may comprise one or more shoulders. Second finger <NUM> may comprise a third back plate shoulder <NUM> (e.g., third shoulder, etc.) and a fourth back plate shoulder <NUM> (e.g., fourth shoulder, etc.). Third back plate shoulder <NUM> may be adjacent and/or contiguous with first back plate edge <NUM>. Fourth back plate shoulder <NUM> may be adjacent and/or contiguous with second back plate edge <NUM>. In various embodiments, third back plate shoulder <NUM> may be coplanar or parallel with first back plate shoulder <NUM>. In various embodiments, fourth back plate shoulder <NUM> may be coplanar or parallel with second back plate shoulder <NUM>. Third back plate shoulder <NUM> may oppose fourth black plate shoulder <NUM>. Third back plate shoulder <NUM> may be configured to limit translation of back plate <NUM> in a first direction relative to front plate <NUM>. Fourth back plate shoulder <NUM> may be configured to limit translation of back plate <NUM> relative to front plate <NUM> in a second direction. The second direction may be opposite the first direction. A distance between third back plate shoulder <NUM> and fourth back plate shoulder <NUM> may be equal to or greater than a height of a hook, such as first hook <NUM> of base <NUM> (with brief reference to <FIG>) or second hook <NUM> of slide <NUM> (with brief reference to <FIG>), as discussed further herein.

In various embodiments, and with reference to <FIG>, a front plate (e.g., front plate assembly, first plate, outside plate, mounting plate, etc.) of a mount <NUM> is disclosed. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that <FIG> is an example illustration of front plate <NUM>, and one or more of the components of front plate <NUM> may be located in any suitable position within, or external to, front plate <NUM>. The components of front plate <NUM> may be formed using any number of methods, such as casting, forging, molding, and machining. A shape, size, and/or thickness of front plate <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall thickness of mount <NUM>. Front plate <NUM> is configured to couple with accessory <NUM>. Front plate <NUM> may be configured to engage a plurality of structures of back plate <NUM>, such as first finger <NUM> and second finger <NUM>, described previously herein. Front plate <NUM> is configured to engage back plate <NUM> over article of wear <NUM>. Front plate <NUM> may be configured to mount accessory <NUM> to article of wear <NUM>. In the example of <FIG>, front plate <NUM> comprises a base <NUM> (e.g., front base plate, frame, etc.), a slide <NUM> (e.g., c-slide, etc.), and a swing <NUM>.

Front plate <NUM> includes a base configured to couple an accessory. For example, base <NUM> of front plate <NUM> may be configured to couple with accessory <NUM>. In some embodiments, base <NUM> may be configured to permanently engage accessory <NUM>. For example, base <NUM> may couple with accessory <NUM> via methods such as fasteners, welds, heat stakes, adhesives, and/or the like. As another example, base <NUM> may be unitary with accessory <NUM>. That is, base <NUM> may be directly integrated with accessory <NUM>. In other embodiments, base <NUM> may be configured to releasably receive accessory <NUM>. For example, base <NUM> may be configured to releasably receive accessory <NUM> via a coupler, such as those described previously herein.

In various embodiments, base <NUM> may include a coupler configured to mechanically couple to an accessory. For example, base <NUM> may comprise coupler <NUM>. Coupler <NUM> may comprise one or more components configured to couple an accessory to base <NUM>. The one or more components may include one or more of the group comprising panels, rings, posts, arms, receivers, or other mechanical features configured to mechanically couple to (e.g., receive, insert into, engage, etc.,) one or more corresponding features of the accessory. For example, coupler <NUM> may comprise a receiver (e.g., opening, slot, etc.) and one or more arms, wherein the receiver is configured to receive a post of an accessory and the one or more arms are configured to resist rotation of the post after the post is received through the receiver.

In various embodiments, fasteners may fasten coupler <NUM> to base <NUM>. For example, fasteners 350a-350d may fasten coupler <NUM> to base <NUM>. In various embodiments, fasteners 350a-350d may fasten directly to base <NUM>. For example, fasteners 350a-350d may thread directly into threaded inserts disposed in base <NUM>. As another example, fasteners 350a-350d may comprise heat stake posts extending from base <NUM>, which may be heat staked to couple coupler <NUM> to base <NUM>. In various embodiments, fasteners 350a-350d may pass through base <NUM> and fasten one or more retainers, such as first retainer 500a and second retainer 500b, to base <NUM>. In various embodiments, coupler <NUM> may comprise a receiver, such as receiver <NUM>. Receiver <NUM> may be configured to releasably receive a respective coupling feature of accessory <NUM>. In this manner, accessory <NUM> may be releasably engaged with front plate <NUM> via receiver <NUM>.

Slide <NUM> is configured to be slidably engaged with base <NUM>. One or more structures of slide <NUM> may be configured to engage one or more respective structures of base <NUM>. Engagement of the one or more structures of slide <NUM> with the one or more respective structures of base <NUM> may constrain movement of slide <NUM> to a linear axis. In other words, slide <NUM> may slide (e.g., translate, move linearly) relative to base <NUM>. Slide <NUM> may be configured to slidably engage base <NUM> to accommodate various articles of wear <NUM> as discussed further herein.

In various embodiments, base <NUM> may comprise one or more retainers configured to limit movement of a slide engaged with base <NUM>. For example, base <NUM> may include first retainer 500a and/or second retainer 500b, each of which may respectively cooperate with slide <NUM> to limit movement of slide <NUM> to translation along a linear axis. In various embodiments, first retainer 500a and second retainer 500b may also prevent slide <NUM> from disengaging base <NUM>. That is, first retainer 500a and second retainer 500b may be assembled to base <NUM> to permanently couple slide <NUM> to base <NUM>. In various embodiments, fasteners 350a-350d may pass through base <NUM> and fasten directly to retainers 500a/500b.

Front plate <NUM> includes a swing configured to selectively retain front plate <NUM> in a position relative to back plate <NUM>. The swing may be repositioned relative to another component of front plate <NUM> to selectively retain front plate <NUM> in the position relative to back plate <NUM>. The swing may be adjustably coupled to another component of front plate <NUM>. For example, swing <NUM> may be rotatably coupled with base <NUM> about an axis of rotation <NUM>.

In various embodiments, swing <NUM> may be rotatably coupled with base <NUM> via a hinge configured to constrain movement of swing <NUM> to rotational movement (e.g., rotation) relative to base <NUM>. For example, swing <NUM> may be rotatably coupled with base <NUM> via a living hinge, in which case base <NUM> and swing <NUM> may be unitary. In various embodiments, base <NUM> may comprise a first portion of a hinge, such as first hinge portion <NUM>, and swing <NUM> may comprise a second portion of a hinge, such as second hinge portion <NUM>. First hinge portion <NUM> may cooperate with second hinge portion <NUM> to rotatably couple base <NUM> to swing <NUM>. Swing <NUM> is configured to rotate about axis of rotation <NUM> (e.g., rotational axis, etc.) relative to base <NUM>. In various embodiments, one or more joints, such as a pin <NUM> (e.g., pin joint, dowel pin, etc.) may join first hinge portion <NUM> of base <NUM> with second hinge portion <NUM> of swing <NUM>. Pin <NUM> may comprise a cylindrical shape, such as a shaft. Pin <NUM> may be concentric with axis of rotation <NUM>. Pin <NUM> may comprise chamfered ends to assist in assembly. In some embodiments, pin <NUM> may be press fit into a first hinge portion <NUM> of base <NUM>, and second hinge portion <NUM> of swing <NUM> may slip around pin <NUM>. In other embodiments, pin <NUM> may be press fit into second hinge portion <NUM> of swing <NUM>, and first hinge portion <NUM> of base <NUM> may slip around pin <NUM>.

In various embodiments, swing <NUM> may cooperate with slide <NUM>. Swing <NUM> may rotate about base <NUM> to engage one or more structures of swing <NUM> with one or more respective structures of slide <NUM>. Swing <NUM> may engage slide <NUM> to retain (e.g., secure, lock, etc.) slide <NUM> in a particular position relative to base <NUM> as discussed further herein.

In various embodiments, it may be advantageous for swing <NUM> to cooperate with accessory <NUM>. For example, accessory <NUM>, when coupled to front plate <NUM>, may prevent swing <NUM> from disengaging slide <NUM> by mechanically preventing swing <NUM> from rotating away from slide <NUM>/base <NUM>. Accessory <NUM> may block, limit, or otherwise constrain movement of swing <NUM>, thereby requiring accessory <NUM> to be decoupled from base <NUM>, before swing <NUM> may disengage slide <NUM>.

<FIG> shows a rear perspective view of base <NUM>. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that <FIG> is an example illustration of base <NUM>, and one or more of the components of base <NUM> may be located in any suitable position within, or external to, base <NUM>. A shape, size, and/or thickness of base <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall thickness of mount <NUM>. In various embodiments, base <NUM> may be a unitary base. In that regard, base <NUM> may be injection molded, milled, forged, die cast, additively manufactured, and/or the like. In various embodiments, base <NUM> may be configured to directly couple with accessory <NUM>. Base <NUM> may comprise one or more complementary structures configured to cooperate (e.g., engage, interlock, etc.) with corresponding structures of back plate <NUM>, such as first finger <NUM> and/or second finger <NUM>.

In various embodiments, base <NUM> may include a first base surface <NUM> (e.g., first base plate surface, outside surface, etc.) and a second base surface <NUM> (e.g., second base plate surface, inside surface, etc.). Second base surface <NUM> may be opposite first base surface <NUM>. Second base surface <NUM> may be parallel with first base surface <NUM>. A thinnest dimension of base <NUM> may be a thickness between first base surface <NUM> and second base surface <NUM>. The thickness between first base surface <NUM> and second base surface <NUM> may be less than <NUM> inches, (<NUM> centimeters), less than <NUM> inches (<NUM> centimeters), less than <NUM> inches (<NUM> centimeters), or less than <NUM> inches (<NUM> centimeters) in embodiments according to various aspects of the present disclosure. First base surface <NUM> and second base surface <NUM> may extend between a first base end <NUM> (e.g., first base side, etc.) and a second base end <NUM> (e.g., second base side, etc.). A widest dimension of base <NUM> may be a width between first base end <NUM> and second base end <NUM>. The width between first base end <NUM> and second base end <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall width of mount <NUM>.

In various embodiments, base <NUM> may comprise one or more fastening features configured to physically couple to other components of front plate <NUM>. For example, base <NUM> may include fastening features 450a-450d, for coupling with coupler <NUM> as discussed previously herein. Fastening features 450a-450d may comprise threaded holes, threaded inserts, heat stake posts, and/or the like. For example, fasteners 350a-350d may engage fastening features 450a-450d to fasten coupler <NUM> to base <NUM>. In various embodiments, fastening features 450a-450d may each comprise a thru-hole (e.g., bore, passageway, etc.) to allow fasteners 350a-350d to engage one or more retainers, such as first retainer 500a and second retainer 500b (with brief reference to <FIG>).

In various embodiments, base <NUM> may comprise a center region, such as center base portion <NUM>. Center base portion <NUM> may be configured to accept a portion of coupler <NUM>. For example, center base portion <NUM> may comprise a recess (e.g., void, etc.), configured to engage a portion of coupler <NUM>. Center base portion <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall thickness of front plate <NUM>.

Base <NUM> includes one or more structures (e.g., one of a finger and a hook) configured to cooperate with one or more corresponding structures (e.g., the other of the finger and the hook) of back plate <NUM>. The one or more structures may extend from a portion of base <NUM>. In embodiments, the structure may extend from the portion of base <NUM> at one or more angles. The one or more angles may be defined relative to a plane of a surface of the portion of the base from which the structure extends. The structure may comprise a shape defined by one or more portions of the structure. The structure may include one or more engagement surfaces.

In various embodiments, a structure of base <NUM> may include a hook. For example, base <NUM> may include a hook configured to engage a finger of back plate <NUM>. The hook may provide a concave region in which a complementary structure may be received. The hook may extend from an edge of a portion of base <NUM>. In embodiments, a length of the edge may be greater than a corresponding length of the hook, wherein the hook extends from a subset of the edge. The hook may comprise an acute shape. For example, an angle formed by the hook may be less than ninety degrees, less than seventy-five degrees, less than forty-five degrees, less than thirty degrees, or less than fifteen degrees, according to various aspects of the present disclosure. The hook may include one or more surfaces. In embodiments, each surface of the hook may meet another surface of the hook at one of a right angle and obtuse angle.

A shape of the one or more hooks of base <NUM> may be configured to cooperate with a shape of the one or more structures of back plate <NUM>. For example, base <NUM> may comprise a first hook <NUM> (e.g. first base hook, etc.). First hook <NUM> may be configured to cooperate with first finger <NUM> and/or second finger <NUM>. First hook <NUM> may be disposed at second base end <NUM>. In some embodiments, first hook <NUM> may be adjacent first base surface <NUM>. In other embodiments, first hook <NUM> may be adjacent second base surface <NUM>. First hook <NUM> may comprise an angular shape. The angular shape of first hook <NUM> may complement the angular shape of first finger <NUM> and/or the angular shape of second finger <NUM> (with brief reference to <FIG>).

In various embodiments, first hook <NUM> may comprise one or more engagement surfaces configured to cooperate with respective surfaces of back plate <NUM>. The number of engagement surfaces may correspond with the number of engagement surfaces of back plate <NUM>. For example, first hook <NUM> may comprise one engagement surface, two engagement surfaces, three engagement surfaces, and so on. Each engagement surface may form an angle with an adjacent engagement surface. In various embodiments, each engagement surface of a hook may be oriented toward another surface to form a concave region in which a complementary structure may be inserted. Each engagement surface may form an engagement edge with an adjacent engagement surface. The number of engagement edges may be one less than the number of engagement surfaces. The one or more engagement surfaces may comprise features configured to increase a static coefficient of friction between front plate <NUM> and article of wear <NUM>. For example, the one or more engagement surfaces may be textured, knurled, or otherwise shaped to improve grip.

In various embodiments, first hook <NUM> may comprise a pair of engagement surfaces. For example, first hook <NUM> may include a first hook engagement surface <NUM> and a second hook engagement surface <NUM>. In various embodiments, first hook engagement surface <NUM> may form an angle comprising an engagement edge engagement edge, such as a third engagement edge <NUM>, with second hook engagement surface <NUM>. The angle formed by first hook engagement surface <NUM> and second hook engagement surface <NUM> may be greater than ninety degrees, greater than one hundred and five degrees, greater than one hundred and twenty degrees, greater than one hundred and thirty-five degrees, greater than one hundred and fifty degrees, or greater than one hundred and sixty-five degrees. The angle formed by first hook engagement surface <NUM> and second hook engagement surface <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall thickness of mount <NUM>. In various embodiments, third engagement edge <NUM> formed by first hook engagement surface <NUM> and second hook engagement surface <NUM> may be configured to align (e.g., position, orientate, etc.) front plate <NUM> with a corresponding engagement edge of back plate <NUM>. For example, third engagement edge <NUM> of base <NUM> may be configured to cooperate with first engagement edge <NUM> of back plate <NUM> and/or second engagement edge <NUM> of back plate <NUM>.

In various embodiments, an angle formed by two adjacent engagement surfaces of a hook may include an engagement edge. The engagement edge may include a point at which a first edge of a first engagement surface of the two adjacent engagement surfaces meets a second edge of a second engagement surface of the two adjacent engagement surfaces. For example, engagement edge <NUM> may include a point at which an outer edge (e.g., rim) of first hook engagement surface <NUM> meets an outer edge of second hook engagement surface <NUM>, wherein each of the outer edges may be disposed along respective hook engagement surfaces <NUM>,<NUM> opposite respective edges of hook engagement surfaces <NUM>,<NUM> at which hook engagement surfaces <NUM><NUM>,<NUM>-<NUM> join another surface of base <NUM>. In embodiments, the engagement edge may be disposed along a third edge of the hook along which the two adjacent engagement surfaces meet. For example, engagement edge <NUM> may be disposed along an edge at which first hook engagement surface <NUM> and second hook engagement surface <NUM> meet, wherein the edge is disposed between engagement edge <NUM> and other portions of base <NUM>.

In various embodiments, base <NUM> may comprise a portion of a hinge, such as first hinge portion <NUM>, configured to rotationally engage swing <NUM>. First hinge portion <NUM> may be disposed at first base end <NUM>. First hinge portion <NUM> may extend parallel with first base end <NUM>. First hinge portion <NUM> may comprise a first bore <NUM> (e.g., base bore, etc.) configured to receive at least a portion of a joint, such as pin <NUM>. The bore may be cylindrical in shape. A cylindrical axis of the bore may be first bore axis <NUM>. First bore axis <NUM> may be parallel with first base end <NUM>. First bore axis <NUM> may be concentric with axis of rotation <NUM>. In various embodiments, a diameter of first bore <NUM> may be slightly less than a diameter of pin <NUM> so as to engage pin <NUM> in a press-fit fashion. For example, a diameter of first bore <NUM> may be <NUM> inches (<NUM> centimeters) less than a diameter of pin <NUM>, <NUM> inches (<NUM> centimeters) less than a diameter of pin <NUM>, or <NUM> inches (<NUM> centimeters) less than a diameter of pin <NUM>, according to various aspects of the present disclosure. In various embodiments, a diameter of first bore <NUM> may be slightly greater than a diameter of pin <NUM> so as to engage pin <NUM> in a slip-fit fashion. For example, a diameter of the bore may be <NUM> inches (<NUM> centimeters) greater than a diameter of pin <NUM>, <NUM> inches (<NUM> centimeters) greater than a diameter of pin <NUM>, or <NUM> inches (<NUM> centimeters) greater than a diameter of pin <NUM>, according to various aspects of the present disclosure.

In various embodiments, base <NUM> may comprise one or more latch features configured to retain swing <NUM> adjacent first base surface <NUM>. The one or more latch features may be configured to cooperate with one or more respective latch features of swing <NUM>. In various embodiments, latch features may comprise protrusions, detents, ball detents, snap fits, clasps, and/or the like. In various embodiments, base <NUM> may comprise one or more protrusions and/or detents configured to engage one or more protrusions and/or detents of swing <NUM>. For example, base <NUM> may comprise a first latch feature <NUM> and a second latch feature <NUM> (with brief reference to <FIG>). First latch feature <NUM> and second latch feather <NUM> may disposed along an outer edge of base <NUM>. For example, first latch feature <NUM> and second latch feature <NUM> may be disposed on an edge defined between first base surface <NUM> and second base surface <NUM>. First latch feature <NUM> and second latch feature <NUM> may be configured to engage a respective latch feature of swing <NUM>, such as first latch feature <NUM> and second latch feature <NUM> (with brief reference to <FIG>) to secure swing <NUM> adjacent first base surface <NUM> as discussed further herein.

In various embodiments, base <NUM> may comprise one or more stops configured to engage one or more portions and/or structures of slide <NUM> in a first direction to limit translation of slide <NUM> relative to base <NUM> in the first direction. For example, base <NUM> may comprise a first stop <NUM> and a second stop <NUM>. First stop <NUM> and second stop <NUM> may be recessed in second base surface <NUM>. For example, first stop <NUM> and second stop <NUM> may comprise a wall (e.g., step, etc.). In various embodiments, first stop <NUM> may be a wall of a first track, such as first track <NUM>. In various embodiments, second stop <NUM> may be a wall of a second track, such as second track <NUM>. configured to engage one or more features of slide <NUM> as discussed further herein.

In various embodiments, base <NUM> may comprise one of a tongue and a groove configured to slidably engage one or more portions of slide <NUM>. In various embodiments, retainer 500a and retainer 500b may cooperate with second base surface <NUM> to form one or more grooves configured to receive one or more portions of slide <NUM> as discussed further herein.

<FIG> shows a front perspective view of a retainer <NUM>, which may be similar to, or share similar aspects or components with first retainer 500a and/or second retainer 500b. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that <FIG> is an example illustration of retainer <NUM>, and one or more of the components of retainer <NUM> may be located in any suitable position within, or external to, retainer <NUM>. Retainer <NUM> may be formed using any number of methods, such as casting, forging, molding, and machining. In addition, retainer <NUM> may be formed of multiple components that are assembled together.

In various embodiments, retainer <NUM> may extend longitudinally from a first retainer end <NUM> to a second retainer end <NUM>. A first retainer surface <NUM> may join first retainer end <NUM> and second retainer end <NUM>. A second retainer surface <NUM> may oppose first retainer surface <NUM>. Second retainer surface <NUM> may join first retainer end <NUM> and second retainer end <NUM>.

In various embodiments, retainer <NUM> may include one or more recesses. For example, retainer <NUM> may include a first undercut <NUM> (e.g., a first recess, a first dovetail, etc.) and a second undercut <NUM> (e.g., a second recess, a second dovetail, etc.). Undercuts <NUM>/<NUM> may be sized and shaped to receive a portion of slide <NUM>. In that regard, undercuts <NUM>/<NUM> may comprise any suitable shape configured to receive a portion of slide <NUM>, such as, for example, a square shape, a rectangular shape, a dovetail shape, a dado shape, etc..

In various embodiments, retainer <NUM> may comprise one or more fastening features, such as first fastening feature <NUM> and second fastening feature <NUM>. Fastening features <NUM>/<NUM> may be sized and shaped to receive a portion of any of fasteners 350a-350d. Fastening features <NUM>/<NUM> may comprise a thru hole, a threads, a threaded insert, and/or the like.

<FIG> shows a front perspective view of slide <NUM> according to various embodiments herein. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that <FIG> is an example illustration of slide <NUM>, and one or more of the components of slide <NUM> may be located in any suitable position within, or external to, slide <NUM>. A shape, size, and/or thickness of slide <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall thickness of mount <NUM>. In various embodiments, slide <NUM> may be a unitary slide. In that regard, slide <NUM> may be injection molded, milled, forged, die cast, additively manufactured, and/or the like. Slide <NUM> may comprise a plane of symmetry. In various embodiments, slide <NUM> may be configured slidably engage one or more components of front plate <NUM>. Slide <NUM> may comprise one or more structures configured to cooperate (e.g., engage, interlock, etc.) with respective structures of back plate <NUM>, such as first finger <NUM> and/or second finger <NUM> as discussed further herein.

In various embodiments, slide <NUM> may include a first slide surface <NUM> and a second slide surface <NUM>. Second slide surface <NUM> may be opposite first slide surface <NUM>. Second slide surface <NUM> may be parallel with first slide surface <NUM>. A thinnest dimension of slide <NUM> may be a thickness between first slide surface <NUM> and second slide surface <NUM>. The thickness between first slide surface <NUM> and second slide surface <NUM> may be less than <NUM> inches, (<NUM> centimeters), less than <NUM> inches (<NUM> centimeters), less than <NUM> inches (<NUM> centimeters), or less than <NUM> inches (<NUM> centimeters) in embodiments according to various aspects of the present disclosure. First slide surface <NUM> and second slide surface <NUM> may extend between a first slide end <NUM> (e.g., first slide side, etc.) and a second slide end <NUM> (e.g., second slide side, etc.). A widest dimension of slide <NUM> may be a width between first slide end <NUM> and second slide end <NUM>. The width between first slide end <NUM> and second slide end <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall width of mount <NUM>.

In various embodiments, slide <NUM> may comprise a center region, such as center slide portion <NUM> (e.g., stiffener, etc.). Center slide portion <NUM> may be configured to slidably engage a portion of second base surface <NUM>. For example, in a fully extended position, wherein first slide end <NUM> is at a furthest position relative to first base end <NUM>, center slide portion <NUM> may be minimally engaged with second base surface <NUM>. For example, in a fully contracted position, wherein first slide end <NUM> is at a closest position relative to first base end <NUM>, center slide portion <NUM> may be maximally engaged with second base surface <NUM>. In this regard, center slide portion <NUM> may be configured to stiffen slide <NUM> in various positions relative to base <NUM>. For example, center slide portion <NUM> may be configured to reduce a likelihood of deformation of slide <NUM> when a normal force is applied to front plate <NUM>. For example, center slide portion <NUM> may provide a reaction force to a normal force applied to front plate <NUM>. The reaction force may reduce a stress exerted on other portions of slide <NUM> by distributing the load of the normal force to center slide portion <NUM>. Distributing the load of an applied force over center slide portion <NUM> may reduce a likelihood of deformation of slide <NUM>. As another example, center slide portion <NUM> may comprise a beam configured to stiffen slide <NUM>.

In various embodiments, center slide portion <NUM> may comprise a third tongue <NUM> and a fourth tongue <NUM>. Third tongue <NUM> and fourth tongue <NUM> may each be configured to slidably engage an undercut of retainer 500a/500b, such as first undercut <NUM> or second undercut <NUM> (with brief reference to <FIG>).

Slide <NUM> includes a structure (e.g., one of a hook and a finger) configured to engage a structure (e.g., the other of the hook and the finger) of back plate <NUM>. For example, slide <NUM> may comprise a hook configured to cooperate with a finger of back plate <NUM> ad discussed previously herein.

In various embodiments, slide <NUM> may comprise a second hook <NUM> (e.g. first slide hook, etc.). Second hook <NUM> may be configured to cooperate with first finger <NUM> and/or second finger <NUM> of back plate <NUM>. Second hook <NUM> may be disposed at first slide end <NUM>. In some embodiments, second hook <NUM> may be adjacent second slide surface <NUM>. In other embodiments, second hook <NUM> may be disposed adjacent first slide surface <NUM>. Second hook <NUM> may comprise an angular shape. The angular shape of second hook <NUM> may complement the angular shape of first finger <NUM> and/or the angular shape of second finger <NUM> (with brief reference to <FIG>).

In various embodiments, second hook <NUM> may comprise one or more engagement surfaces configured to cooperate with respective engagement surfaces of back plate <NUM>. The number of engagement surfaces may correspond with a number of engagement surfaces of back plate <NUM>. For example, second hook <NUM> may comprise one engagement surface, two engagement surfaces, three engagement surfaces, and so on. Each engagement surface may form an angle with an adjacent engagement surface. In various embodiments, each engagement surface of a hook may be oriented toward another engagement surface to form a concave region (e.g., cavity) in which a structure may be received. Each engagement surface may form an engagement edge with an adjacent engagement surface. The number of engagement edges may be one less than the number of engagement surfaces. The one or more engagement surfaces may comprise features configured to increase a static coefficient of friction between front plate <NUM> and article of wear <NUM>. For example, the one or more engagement surfaces may be textured, knurled, or otherwise shaped to improve grip.

In various embodiments, second hook <NUM> may comprise a pair of engagement surfaces. For example, second hook <NUM> may include a third hook engagement surface <NUM> and a fourth hook engagement surface <NUM>. In various embodiments, third hook engagement surface <NUM> may form an angle comprising an engagement edge, such as fourth engagement edge <NUM>, with fourth hook engagement surface <NUM>. The angle formed by third hook engagement surface <NUM> and fourth hook engagement surface <NUM> may be greater than ninety degrees, greater than one hundred and five degrees, greater than one hundred and twenty degrees, greater than one hundred and thirty-five degrees, greater than one hundred and fifty degrees, or greater than one hundred and sixty-five degrees. The angle formed by third hook engagement surface <NUM> and fourth hook engagement surface <NUM> may be equal to the angle formed by first hook engagement surface <NUM> and second hook engagement surface <NUM> of base <NUM> (with brief reference to <FIG>). The angle formed by third hook engagement surface <NUM> and fourth hook engagement surface <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall thickness of mount <NUM>. In various embodiments, fourth engagement edge <NUM> may be configured to align (e.g., position, orientate, etc.) front plate <NUM> with a corresponding engagement edge of back plate <NUM>. For example, fourth engagement edge <NUM> of slide <NUM> may be configured to cooperate with first engagement edge <NUM> and/or second engagement edge <NUM> of back plate <NUM>.

In various embodiments, slide <NUM> may comprise one or more arms configured to engage base <NUM>. The one or more arms may extend between first slide end <NUM> and second slide end <NUM>. Each of the one or more arms may comprise a stop. Each of the one or more arms may comprise a set of teeth configured to engage a swing as described further herein. Each of the arms may comprise one of a tongue and a groove, configured to slidably engage a respective tongue or groove of base <NUM>. In various embodiments, slide <NUM> may comprise a first slide arm <NUM> and a second slide arm <NUM>. First slide arm <NUM> may oppose second slide arm <NUM>. Center slide portion <NUM> may connect (e.g., joint) first slide arm <NUM> and second slide arm <NUM>.

In various embodiments, front plate <NUM> may comprise a coupler configured to engage (e.g., couple, interlock, interconnect, fixedly connect, etc.) two components of front plate <NUM>. The coupler may be integrated with at least one of the two components of front plate. The coupler may engage the two components. The two components may be engaged by the coupler in a first direction. The two components, when engaged by the coupler, may be prevented from relative motion in a second direction. In various embodiments, the first direction may be different from the second direction. In various embodiments, the first direction may be perpendicular to the second direction. In various embodiments, the coupler may engage the two components via one or more of a mechanical force and a magnetic force. For example, the coupler may include one or more of a group comprising a magnet, a ferromagnetic material, and a physical surface feature.

Front plate <NUM> includes a first coupler and a second coupler configured to engage each other. The first coupler may engage the second coupler via at least one force of a group comprising a mechanical force and a magnetic force. A first shape of the first coupler may be complementary to a second shape of the second coupler. At least one first surface of the first coupler may correspond to at least one second surface of the second coupler, wherein the at least one first surface may engage the at least one second surface. The first coupler and the second coupler may selectively engage and disengage each other in accordance with a relative position of components of front plate <NUM> on which the first coupler and the second coupler are disposed. For example, the first coupler may comprise set of teeth <NUM> and the second coupler may comprise set of teeth <NUM>. Teeth <NUM> may be engaged or disengaged with teeth <NUM> in accordance with a relative position between slide <NUM> and swing <NUM>.

In various embodiments, at least one of a first coupler and a second coupler of front plate <NUM> may include a protruding surface structure. The protruding surface feature may extend (e.g., protrude) above an adjacent surface of a component of front plate <NUM> on which the protruding surface feature is integrated. For example, the protruding surface structure may include a tooth, post, ridge, projection, ledge, or other protrusion that extends above the adjacent surface of the component of front plate <NUM>. In embodiments, the protruding surface structure may include a set of teeth, posts, ridges, projections, ledges or other protrusions. The protruding surface structure may include a plurality of protrusions positioned at regular or irregular intervals along the adjacent surface of the component of front plate <NUM> on which the protruding surface feature is integrated. For example, the protruding surface feature may include set of teeth <NUM>, which comprise extend above adjacent first slide surface <NUM> on which set of teeth <NUM> are disposed.

In various embodiments, at least one of a first coupler and a second coupler of front plate <NUM> include a recessed surface structure. The recessed surface feature may recede (e.g., be recessed, be inset) below an adjacent surface of a component of front plate <NUM> on which the recessed surface feature is integrated. For example, the recessed surface structure may include a tooth, opening, groove, impression, notch, indentation, or other recess that recedes below the adjacent surface of the component of front plate <NUM>. In embodiments, the recessed surface structure may include a set of teeth, openings, grooves, impressions, notches, indentations, or other recesses. The recessed surface structure may include a plurality of recesses positioned at regular or irregular intervals along the adjacent surface of the component of front plate <NUM> on which the recessed surface feature is integrated. For example, the recessed surface feature may include set of teeth <NUM>, which comprise recessed teeth inset below adjacent surface of swing <NUM> on which set of teeth <NUM> are disposed.

In various embodiments, each of the one or more arms of slide <NUM> may comprise a coupler, a slide stop, and/or a tongue. The coupler may include a set of teeth. For example, first slide arm <NUM> may comprise a first set of teeth <NUM>, a first slide stop <NUM>, and a first tongue <NUM>. For example, second slide arm <NUM> may comprise a second set of teeth <NUM>, a second slide stop <NUM>, and a second tongue <NUM>.

In various embodiments, set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may protrude from first slide surface <NUM>. In various embodiments, set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may recede into first slide surface <NUM>. Set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may longitudinally extend between first slide end <NUM> and second slide end <NUM>. Set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may comprise a non-zero rake angle. For example, a rake angle of set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may be greater than <NUM> degree, greater than <NUM> degrees, greater than <NUM> degrees, or greater than <NUM> degrees according to various embodiments discussed herein. Set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may be configured to engage a respective set of teeth of swing <NUM>, as discussed further herein. In various embodiments, each set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may comprise a number of teeth, such as <NUM> teeth, <NUM> teeth, <NUM> teeth, and so on. The number of teeth may correspond with a number of discreet positions of slide <NUM> relative to base <NUM>, when mount <NUM> is in a locked configuration.

In various embodiments, first slide stop <NUM> may be configured to engage first stop <NUM> of base <NUM> and/or second slide stop <NUM> may be configured to engage second stop <NUM> of base <NUM>. Engagement of slide stop <NUM>/<NUM> with stop <NUM>/<NUM> may prevent slide <NUM> from decoupling base <NUM>. Slide stop <NUM>/<NUM> may be configured to travel within track <NUM>/<NUM> of base <NUM> respectively. In various embodiments, another portion of slide <NUM> may engage another portion of base <NUM> to prevent slide <NUM> from decoupling base <NUM>. For example, a portion of set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may be configured to engage a portion of base <NUM>, such as first hinge portion <NUM>, in a first direction, to prevent slide <NUM> from further movement in the first direction.

In various embodiments, first tongue <NUM> and second tongue <NUM> may cooperate with one or more grooves (e.g., channels, tracks, guides, etc.) of base <NUM>. Tongue <NUM>/<NUM> may comprise a thin protrusion extending from an edge of arm <NUM>/<NUM>. Tongue <NUM>/<NUM> may longitudinally extend between first slide end <NUM> and second slide end <NUM>. Tongue <NUM>/<NUM> may comprise a thickness less than a thickness of arm <NUM>/<NUM>. Engagement of tongue <NUM>/<NUM> with one or more grooves of base <NUM> may constrain movement of slide <NUM> to linear movement relative to base <NUM>. As another example, tongue <NUM>/<NUM> may slidably engage one or more undercuts of retainer 500a/500b and/or second base surface <NUM> (with brief reference to <FIG>).

<FIG> shows a rear perspective view of swing <NUM> according to various embodiments herein. It should be understood by one skilled in the art that <FIG> is an example illustration of swing <NUM>, and one or more of the components of swing <NUM> may be located in any suitable position within, or external to, swing <NUM>. A shape, size, and/or thickness of swing <NUM> may be configured to minimize an overall thickness of mount <NUM>. Swing <NUM> may comprise a plane of symmetry. In various embodiments, swing <NUM> may be a unitary swing. In that regard, swing <NUM> may be molded, milled, forged, cast, additively manufactured, and/or the like. In addition, swing <NUM> may be formed of multiple components that are assembled together.

In various embodiments, swing <NUM> may extend from a first swing end <NUM> to a second swing end <NUM>. First swing end <NUM> may oppose second swing end <NUM>. In various embodiments, swing <NUM> may comprise a pair of arms, such as first swing arm <NUM> and second swing arm <NUM>. First swing arm <NUM> and second swing arm <NUM> may each extend between first swing end <NUM> and second swing end <NUM>. First swing arm <NUM> may oppose second swing arm <NUM>. First swing arm <NUM> may be parallel with second swing arm <NUM>. In various embodiments, swing <NUM> may comprise center swing portion <NUM>. Center swing portion <NUM> may connect first swing arm <NUM> and second swing arm <NUM>. Center swing portion <NUM> may be perpendicular with swing arm741/<NUM>.

In various embodiments, swing <NUM> may rotatably couple with base <NUM> via a hinge. For example, swing <NUM> may comprise a second hinge portion, such as second hinge portion <NUM>. Second hinge portion <NUM> may be configured to rotatably couple swing <NUM> to base <NUM>. Second hinge portion <NUM> may comprise one or more bores, such as first bore <NUM> and second bore <NUM>, configured to engage pin <NUM>. First bore <NUM> and second bore <NUM> may be sized to engage pin <NUM> in a press-fit manner or a slip-fit manner as previously described herein.

700comprises one or more latch features configured to engage respective latch features of base <NUM>, such as first latch feature <NUM> and/or second latch feature <NUM>. For example, swing <NUM> may comprise a first swing latch feature <NUM> and a second swing latch feature <NUM>. First swing latch feature <NUM> may be configured to releasably engage first latch feature <NUM> of base <NUM>. Second swing latch feature <NUM> may be configured to releasably engage second latch feature <NUM> of base <NUM>. First swing latch feature <NUM> and second swing latch feature <NUM> may be configured to overlap with first latch feature <NUM> and second latch feature <NUM> respectively in a locked position. A torque may be required to overcome the overlap and rotate swing <NUM> from the locked position to an unlocked position.

In various embodiments, swing <NUM> may comprise a tab, such as tab <NUM> to provide a user a tactile feature for exerting a torque on swing <NUM>. While a pair of latch features are shown, a singular set of latch features may be implemented, or more than two sets of latch features may be implemented.

In various embodiments, swing <NUM> may comprise one or more sets of teeth configured to engage the one or more sets of teeth of slide <NUM>. Engagement of the one or more sets of teeth of swing <NUM> with the one or more sets of teeth of slide <NUM> is configured to lock slide <NUM> at a position relative to base <NUM>. Swing <NUM> may comprise a first set of teeth <NUM> and a second set of teeth <NUM>. First set of teeth <NUM> may extend along first swing arm <NUM>. Second set of teeth <NUM> may extend along second swing arm <NUM>. First set of teeth <NUM> may be oriented parallel with second set of teeth <NUM>. In various embodiments, a length of set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may be greater than a length of set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> of slide <NUM>. In various embodiments, set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may protrude from swing arm <NUM>/<NUM>. In various embodiments, set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may recessed in swing arm <NUM>/<NUM>. For example, first arm <NUM> may comprise a first recess <NUM>, in which first set of teeth <NUM> are disposed. For example, second arm <NUM> may comprise a second recess <NUM>, in which second set of teeth <NUM> are disposed. Set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may extend between first swing end <NUM> and second swing end <NUM>. Each set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may comprise a non-zero rake angle. For example, a rake angle of each set of teeth <NUM><NUM>/<NUM> may comprise greater than <NUM> degree, greater than <NUM> degrees, greater than <NUM> degrees, or greater than <NUM> degrees according to various embodiments discussed herein. Set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may be configured to engage respective set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> of slide <NUM>. In various embodiments, each set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> may comprise a number of teeth, such as <NUM> teeth, <NUM> teeth, <NUM> teeth, and so on. The rake angle may be configured to provide a compressive force between set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> and set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM> when swing <NUM> is in a locked position relative to base <NUM>. A portion of the compressive force may be configured to encourage swing <NUM> to remain in the locked position. In various embodiments a force required to rotate swing <NUM> from the locked position may be greater than zero pounds force (zero newtons) and less than ten pounds force (forty-five newtons). Engagement of the one or more sets of teeth and engagement with the one or more latch features may both contribute to the force required to disengage swing <NUM> from the locked position.

In embodiments, movement (e.g., repositioning, rotation, etc.) of swing <NUM> to the locked position may engage swing <NUM> with base <NUM> and slide <NUM> at a same time. Motion of a single component (e.g., swing <NUM>) may concurrently cause the single component to be engaged with two different other components (e.g., base <NUM>, slide <NUM>) of front plate <NUM>. For example, movement of swing <NUM> may engage a first coupler of swing <NUM> with a second coupler of slide <NUM> at a same time a first latch feature of swing <NUM> engages with a second latch feature of base <NUM>. The first coupler may include set of teeth <NUM>, the second coupler may include teeth <NUM>, the first latch feature may include latch feature <NUM>, and the second latch feature may include <NUM>.

<FIG> shows a rear perspective view of a mount <NUM>, which may be similar to, or share similar aspects or components with the mounts previously described herein. In <FIG>, a front plate <NUM> and a back plate <NUM> are shown cooperatively engaging one another. While mount <NUM> is configured to mount to an article of wear, the article of wear is hidden from view to illustrate a manner in which front plate <NUM> may releasably engage back plate <NUM> in accordance with various aspects described herein. In an embodiment, a plurality of hooks, such as first hook <NUM> and second hook <NUM> of front plate <NUM> are configured to releasably engage a plurality of fingers, such as first finger <NUM> and second finger <NUM> of back plate <NUM>. With a full understanding of the mounting apparatus disclosed herein, one will appreciate that a distance between first hook <NUM> and second hook <NUM> may be manipulated by moving (e.g. extending, contracting) a slide relative to a base. In various embodiments, manipulating the distance between hooks <NUM>/<NUM> may adjust (e.g., regulate) a first gap between first finger <NUM> and first hook <NUM> and a second gap between second finger <NUM> and second hook <NUM>. Adjusting the first gap and the second gap may enable mount <NUM> to releasably couple to a variety of articles of wear.

<FIG> show examples of a front plate in various configurations (e.g. states). A front plate may comprise numerous configurations because a slide may linearly translate along a base between a fully extended position to a fully contracted position, and a swing may independently rotate about an axis of rotation between a locked (e.g., closed) position to an unlocked (e.g., open) position. In various embodiments, a front plate may be in a locked position when one or more latch features of a swing (e.g., first latch feature <NUM> of swing <NUM>, second latch feature <NUM> of swing <NUM>) engage one or more latch features of a base (e.g., first latch feature <NUM> of base <NUM>, second latch feature <NUM> of base <NUM>). In various embodiments, a front plate may be in a locked position when one or more sets of teeth of a slide (e.g., first set of teeth <NUM> of slide <NUM>, second set of teeth <NUM> of slide <NUM>) are engaged with one or more sets of teeth of a swing (e.g., first set of teeth <NUM> of swing <NUM>, second set of teeth <NUM> of swing <NUM>). In various embodiments, front plate <NUM> may be in an unlocked, position when latch features of a swing (e.g., first latch feature <NUM> of swing <NUM>, second latch feature <NUM> of swing <NUM>) are disengaged with latch features of a base (e.g., first latch feature <NUM> of base <NUM> second latch feature <NUM> of base <NUM>).

In example configuration 900a and 900b, front plate <NUM> may be in a fully extended and open position, wherein slide <NUM> is fully extended away from base <NUM>. In a fully extended position, a distance between first hook <NUM> of base <NUM> and second hook <NUM> of slide <NUM> is a maximum distance. In various embodiments, in a fully extended position, second end <NUM> of slide <NUM> may be furthest from first end <NUM> of base <NUM>. In various embodiments, a slide may be in a fully extended position when a slide stop (e.g., first slide stop <NUM>, second slide stop <NUM>) engages a portion of a base (e.g., first hinge portion <NUM>) or a stop of a base (e.g., first stop <NUM>, second stop <NUM>).

As illustrated in <FIG>, front plate <NUM> is in a configuration 900c. In configuration 900c, front plate <NUM> may be in a fully contracted and locked position. In a fully contracted position, first slide end <NUM> of slide <NUM> may be proximate first base end <NUM> of base <NUM>. In a fully contracted position, a distance between first hook <NUM> of base <NUM> and second hook <NUM> of slide <NUM> may be a minimum distance. In various embodiments, swing <NUM> may be in a locked position when one or more sets of teeth of slide <NUM> (e.g., first set of teeth <NUM> of slide <NUM>, second set of teeth <NUM> of slide <NUM>) are engaged with one or more sets of teeth of swing <NUM> (e.g., first set of teeth <NUM> of swing <NUM>, second set of teeth <NUM> of swing <NUM>). In various embodiments, swing <NUM> may be in a locked position when one or more latch features are engaged. For example, first latch feature <NUM> of base <NUM> may engage first latch feature <NUM> of swing <NUM> in the locked position. For example, second latch feature <NUM> of base <NUM> may engage second latch feature <NUM> of swing <NUM> in the locked position.

The example configurations shown in <FIG> only show a selection of configurations. A person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that in an open configuration, there are infinite continuous positions swing <NUM> may occupy about axis of rotation <NUM>, while there are infinite positions slide <NUM> may occupy about the axis of translation. However, in a locked position, there are only a discreet number of positions slide <NUM> may occupy relative to base <NUM>, which are defined by the characteristics of set of teeth <NUM>/<NUM>/65a/6b, such as size, number, pitch, shape, and/or the like.

<FIG> shows an exploded view of a mount <NUM>, which may be similar to, or share similar aspects or components with the mounts previously described herein. In various embodiments, a mount <NUM> may include a front plate <NUM>, a back plate <NUM>, and an alignment clip <NUM> (e.g., alignment plate). An alignment clip may be configured to align and releasably couple a back plate to an inner article of wear, such as an undershirt, t-shirt, and/or liner. Alignment clip <NUM> may be configured to be positioned inside a second article of wear, such as second article of wear <NUM>. In various embodiments, alignment clip <NUM> may be used to releasably couple back plate <NUM> to second article of wear <NUM> prior to coupling back plate <NUM> with front plate <NUM>. In this manner, front plate <NUM> may be decoupled from back plate <NUM>, and back plate <NUM> may conveniently remain coupled to second article of wear <NUM>.

<FIG> shows a rear view of an alignment clip <NUM> coupled with a back plate <NUM>. Alignment clip <NUM> and back plate <NUM> may each be similar to, or share similar aspects or components with, the back plates and alignment clips previously described herein. While in various embodiments, an article of wear, such as article of wear <NUM> may be disposed between alignment clip <NUM> and back plate <NUM>, the article of wear is hidden from view to illustrate a manner in which alignment clip <NUM> may releasably engage back plate <NUM> in accordance with various aspects described herein.

In various embodiments, back plate <NUM> may comprise a plurality of edges configured to releasably engage one or more structures of alignment clip <NUM>. For example, back plate <NUM> may comprise a plurality of edges (e.g., edges <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM>). Alignment clip <NUM> may comprise a plurality of clasps (e.g., clasps <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM>). In various embodiments, clasps <NUM>-<NUM> may be shaped such that they overlap and grasp edges <NUM>-<NUM> of back plate <NUM>. In various embodiments, alignment clip <NUM> may be configured to flex as clasps <NUM>-<NUM> engage edges <NUM>-<NUM> over an article of wear. While a plurality of clasps and edges are depicted in <FIG>, other releasable coupling mechanisms may be used to fix a back plate to an inner article of wear such as magnets, snap fits, and interlocking ribs. Additionally, in some embodiments, alignment clip <NUM> may comprise the plurality of edges, and back plate <NUM> may comprise the plurality of clasps.

In various embodiments, a method for coupling a mount to an article of wear is provided according to claim <NUM>. Implementations of this method may include where positioning the back plate adjacent the front plate comprises aligning a first engagement edge of the back plate with a second engagement edge of the front plate. Implementations of this method may further comprise coupling an accessory to the base of the front plate to prevent the first latch feature from disengaging the second latch feature.

Aspect of the disclosure relate to a mount according to claim <NUM>.

In a second example embodiment, a mount may comprise a back plate and a front place. The back plate may comprise a center portion. The back plate may comprise a first structure. The back plate may comprise a second structure. The center portion may connect the first structure and the second structure. The front plate may be configured to engage the back plate over an article of wear. The front plate may comprise a base configured to receive an accessory. The base may comprise a first latch feature. The base may comprise a third structure. The third structure may be configured to engage the first structure of the back plate. The front plate may comprise a slide. The slide may be slidably engaged with the base. The slide may comprise a fourth structure. The fourth structure may be configured to engage the second structure of the back plate. The front plate may comprise a swing rotatably engaged with the base. The swing may comprise a second latch feature. Rotating the swing in a first direction to a locked position may cause the swing to engage the slide in a position relative to the base. Rotating the swing in a first direction to a locked position may cause the first latch feature of the base to engage the second latch feature of the swing to secure the swing in the locked position.

A third example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, further comprising a first coupler and a second coupler.

A fourth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein the first coupler comprises a first set of teeth and the second coupler comprises a second set of teeth.

A fifth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein the first set of teeth comprises a first rake angle and the second set of teeth comprises the first rake angle, and the first rake angle is greater than zero degrees, wherein engaging the first set of teeth with the second set of teeth in the locked position generates a compressive force between the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth; and a portion of the compressive force encourages the swing to remain in the locked position.

A sixth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein one of the first set of teeth and second set of teeth comprise a recessed set of teeth.

A seventh example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein the base comprises a first latch feature and the swing comprises a second latch feature, and wherein the first latch feature is configured to engage the second latch feature in the locked position.

An eighth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein the first structure comprises a first finger and the second structure comprise a second finger; and the third structure comprises a first hook and the fourth structure comprise a second hook; wherein an acute shape of the first hook is configured to interlock a obtuse shape of the first finger, and the acute shape of the second hook is configured to interlock the obtuse shape of the second finger.

A ninth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein at least one of the first finger and the second finger comprises a first pair of engagement surfaces, wherein the first pair of engagement surfaces form a first engagement edge; and at least one of the third structure and the fourth structure comprises a second pair of engagement surfaces, wherein the second pair of engagement surfaces form a second engagement edge; wherein the second engagement edge is configured to cooperate with the first engagement edge to align the back plate with the front plate.

A tenth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein the slide comprises a stop, and wherein the stop is configured to engage one of a portion of the swing and a portion of the base in a first translational direction to stop the slide from further translation in the first translational direction.

An eleventh example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein one of the first structure, the second structure, the third structure, and the fourth structure comprises a pair of shoulders; and the pair of shoulders of the one of the first structure, the second structure, the third structure, and the fourth structure is configured to cooperate with the other of the first structure, the second structure, the third structure and the fourth structure to align the back plate with the front plate.

A twelfth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, The mount of claim <NUM>, wherein the base comprises one of a tongue and a groove and the slide comprises the other of the tongue and the groove, and wherein the tongue is configured to slidably engage the groove to constrain movement between the slide and the base to an axis of translation.

A thirteenth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein the front plate further comprises one or more retainers coupled to a back surface of the base; a shape of the one or more retainers is configured to cooperate with the back surface of the base to form one or more grooves; and a portion of the slide is configured to slidably engage the one or more grooves.

A fourteenth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein the slide comprises a stop, and wherein the stop is configured to engage one of a portion of the swing and a portion of the base in a first direction.

An fifteenth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein the first structure and the second structure each comprise an obtuse shape, and the third structure and the fourth structure each comprise an acute shape, wherein the acute shape of the third structure is configured to interlock the obtuse shape of the first structure, and the acute shape of the fourth structure is configured to interlock the obtuse shape of the second structure.

An sixteenth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein at least one of the first structure and the second structure comprises a first engagement edge; and at least one of the third structure and the fourth structure comprises a second engagement edge; wherein: the second engagement edge is configured to cooperate with the first engagement edge to align the back plate with the front plate.

An seventeenth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein the slide further comprises a first set of teeth and the swing further comprises a second set of teeth, and wherein rotating the swing in the first direction to the locked position causes the second set of teeth of the swing to engage the first set of teeth of the slide.

An eighteenth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein the base comprises one of a tongue and a groove and the slide comprises the other of the tongue and the groove, and wherein the tongue is configured to slidably engage the groove to constrain movement between the slide and the base to an axis of translation.

A nineteenth example embodiment may include a mount of any one of the preceding example embodiments, wherein a force required to disengage the swing from the locked position is greater than zero pounds force and less than ten pounds force.

The foregoing description discusses preferred embodiments of the present invention, which may be changed or modified without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined in the claims. Examples listed in parentheses may be used in the alternative or in any practical combination. As used in the specification and claims, the words 'comprising', 'comprises', 'including', 'includes', 'having', and 'has' introduce an open-ended statement of component structures and/or functions. In the specification and claims, the words 'a' and 'an' are used as indefinite articles meaning 'one or more'. While for the sake of clarity of description, several specific embodiments of the invention have been described, the scope of the invention is intended to be measured by the claims as set forth below. In the claims, the term "provided" is used to definitively identify an object that not a claimed element of the invention but an object that performs the function of a workpiece that cooperates with the claimed invention. For example, in the claim "an apparatus for aiming a provided barrel, the apparatus comprising: a housing, the barrel positioned in the housing", the barrel is not a claimed element of the apparatus, but an object that cooperates with the "housing" of the "apparatus" by being positioned in the "housing". A person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that this disclosure includes any practical combination of the structures and methods disclosed. While for the sake of clarity of description several specifies embodiments of the invention have been described, the scope of the invention is intended to be measured by the claims as set forth below.

Claim 1:
A mount (<NUM>) comprising:
a back plate (<NUM>), wherein the back plate comprises a first structure and a second structure, and wherein the first structure opposes the second structure; and
a front plate (<NUM>) configured to engage the back plate (<NUM>) over an article of wear, wherein the front plate (<NUM>) comprises:
a base (<NUM>) configured to receive an accessory, wherein the base (<NUM>) comprises a third structure; characterized in that:
the front plate (<NUM>) further comprises:
a slide (<NUM>) slidably engaged with the base (<NUM>), wherein the slide (<NUM>) comprises a fourth structure and a first coupler; and
a swing (<NUM>) rotatably engaged with the base (<NUM>), wherein the swing (<NUM>) comprises a second coupler; wherein:
the slide (<NUM>) is configured to slide (<NUM>) relative to the base (<NUM>) to engage the first structure with the third structure and to engage the second structure with the fourth structure; and
the swing (<NUM>) is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation to a locked position to engage the first coupler with the second coupler, thereby preventing translation of the slide (<NUM>) relative to the base (<NUM>).