Patent ID: 8109192

Claim:
A weapon mount comprising: a base structure; a mounting structure pivotably coupled to the base structure; a weapon cradle pivotably coupled to the mounting structure, the weapon cradle configured to hold a weapon; a first locking mechanism configured to restrict pivoting of the weapon cradle relative to the mounting structure in a vertical plane, and a first control interface configured to actuate the first locking mechanism, the first locking mechanism comprising a first brake caliper; a first brake rotor, wherein the first brake caliper selectively engages the first brake rotor; one or more brake pads configured to engage the first brake rotor; a first crank arm configured to be actuated by the first control interface, a first cam comprising a first side coupled to the first crank arm and a second side comprising a ramped surface, and a first piston configured to contact the ramped surface of the first cam, the first piston configured to cause movement of the brake pads into contact with the first brake rotor when the first crank arm rotates causing the ramped surface of the first cam to slide against the first piston; a second locking mechanism configured to restrict pivoting of the mounting structure relative to the base structure in a horizontal plane, and a second control interface configured to actuate the second locking mechanism, the second locking mechanism comprising a second brake caliper; and a second brake rotor, wherein the second brake caliper selectively engages the second brake rotor; and one or more brake pads configured to engage the second brake rotor.