Universal mount for folding bayonet

Abstract

A picatinny/weaver style mount for a folding bayonet provides a cradle with set screws, for affixing the folding bayonet to the mount. The mount can be affixed to any picatinny/weaver style rail that is on the barrel of a rifle, automatic weapon, shotgun, or other long firearm. Below the cradle, is a rail mount that provides a main bolt for the mount, which may be secured with an Allen wrench and released with one hand. On the left side and the right side of the mount, picatinny rails are provided for securing a flashlight, sighting laser, bipod, or other attachments.

Claims

1. A mount for a folding bayonet, comprising a cradle having a plurality of screws extending within the cradle such that an item may be secured within the cradle; a rail bracket having a main bolt; said rail bracket being opposite said cradle; said rail bracket being configured to attach said mount to a picatinny or weaver rail on a barrel of a firearm; said main bolt secures the rail bracket to the picatinny or weaver rail.

2. The mount of claim 1, further comprising a knife or bayonet; said knife or bayonet being attached to said mount within said cradle; said plurality of screws being tightened to secure said knife or bayonet.

3. The mount of claim 1, wherein said main bolt is configured to quick release said mount from said firearm.

4. The mount of claim 2, wherein said main bolt is configured to quick release said mount from said firearm.

5. The mount of claim 1, further comprising at least one side rail; said at least one side rail being provided on a side of the mount.

6. The mount of claim 5, wherein said at least one side rail is sized and shaped such that other attachments may be attached.

7. The mount of claim 6, wherein an attachment configured to fit the side rail is attached to said at least one side rail; said attachment being one of a flashlight, sighting laser, bipod, smoke projector, or a rifle grenade launcher.

8. The mount of claim 5, wherein said at least one side rail is two side rails; said two side rails being provided on both sides of the mount.

9. The mount of claim 8, wherein said two side rails are sized and shaped such that other attachments may be attached.

10. The mount of claim 9, wherein at least one attachment configured to fit the side rail is attached to one of said two side rails; said attachment being one of a flashlight, sighting laser, bipod, smoke projector, or a rifle grenade launcher.

11. The mount of claim 9, wherein two attachments configured to fit the two side rails are attached to each of said two side rails; said each of the two attachments is one of a flashlight, sighting laser, bipod, smoke projector, or a rifle grenade launcher.

12. The mount of claim 2, further comprising at least one side rail; said at least one side rail being provided on a side of the mount.

13. The mount of claim 12, wherein said at least one side rail is sized and shaped such that other attachments.

14. The mount of claim 13, wherein an attachment configured to fit the side rail is attached to said at least one side rail; said attachment being one of a flashlight, sighting laser, bipod, smoke projector, or a rifle grenade launcher.

15. The mount of claim 13, wherein said at least one side rail is two side rails; said two side rails being provided on both sides of the mount.

16. The mount of claim 15, wherein said two side rails are sized and shaped such that other attachments.

17. The mount of claim 16, wherein at least one attachment configured to fit the side rail is attached to one of said two side rails; said at least one attachment being one of a flashlight, sighting laser, bipod, smoke projector, or a rifle grenade launcher.

18. The mount of claim 1, wherein said plurality of screws are allen screws and equal to four in number.

19. The mount of claim 2, wherein said plurality of screws are allen screws and equal to four in number.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification. They illustrate one embodiment of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

(2) FIG. 1 is a front view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the mount 10, the cradle 11, the set screws 12, the rail bracket 13, and the main bolt 14.

(3) FIG. 2 is a side view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the mount 10, the set screws 12, and the main bolt 14.

(4) FIG. 3 is a top view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the mount 10, the set screws 12, and the side rails 15.

(5) FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the mount 10, the cradle 11, a set screw 12, the rail bracket 13, the main bolt 14, and the side rails 15.

(6) FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the mount 10, the cradle 11, a set screw 12, the rail bracket 13, the main bolt 14, the side rails 15, and the bayonet 30.

(7) FIG. 6 is a top view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the mount 10, the set screws 12, the side rails 15, and the attachment 40.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(8) Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is directed to a universal mount 10 for a folding bayonet.

(9) The first exemplary embodiment is comprised of a mount 10 for a folding bayonet. The mount 10 provides a cradle 11 with four Allen key set screws 12, to secure the bayonet 30. Opposite the cradle 11, the rail bracket 13 provides a main bolt 14 for affixing the mount 10 to a picatinny/weaver rail on the barrel of an automatic weapon, shotgun, rifle, or other long firearm. The mount 10 may be quickly released with one hand using a mechanism which is well known, i.e. quick release, and may be tightened or loosened with an Allen key. On the sides 20 of the mount 10, side rails 15 are provided for securing other attachments 40, such as a flashlight, sighting laser, or bipod.

(10) The mount 10 is designed for simplicity, sturdiness, versatility, and ease of installation and operation. A broad variety of attachments 40 may be easily affixed and removed without tools, using the side rails 15. Attachments 40 which fit the side rails 15, such as a flashlight, a sighting laser, a two-piece bipod, a smoke projector for concealment purposes, and a rifle grenade launcher, may be made available.

(11) To use the first exemplary embodiment, the user may secure the cradle 11 of the mount 10 to the rail of the rifle, or other long firearm near the muzzle, using the main bolt 14 which is provided. Knives and bayonets 30 of various sizes may be used, turning the set screws 12 as necessary to secure the knife or bayonet 30. The user may then secure a folding bayonet 30 or similar blade weapon in the bayonet cradle 11, tightening the set screws 12 with an Allen key. The bayonet 30 may be removed with one hand as needed by turning the set screws 12 counterclockwise by hand.

(12) Other attachments 40, such as a flashlight or sighting laser, may be affixed using the side rails 15 which are provided. The user places the attachment 40 above and to one side of the mount 10, such that each of the side rails 15 is aligned with the corresponding grooves on the attachment 40, then presses downward firmly on the attachment 40 until a clicking sound is heard, indicating that the attachment 40 has been secured in position. Some attachments 40 may require the use of an Allen key.

(13) The mount 10 is preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material which is lightweight and corrosion resistant, such as cast aluminum alloy. The set screws 12 and the main bolt 14 are preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material with substantial structural strength which is corrosion resistant, such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel.

(14) Components, component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.

(15) While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is presently considered to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should, therefore, not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.