Patent Application
20190390936
The disclosure generally relates to firearm recoil pads and more particularly relates to a removable recoil pad with an embedded tool.
Firearm enthusiasts have enormous variety when selecting firearm accessories to equip a firearm. Rifles especially have an abundance of aftermarket accessories to interchange stock options that commonly come standard with the purchase of a rifle. For example, components such as the receiver, barrel, railing, and scope are all commonly upgraded to optimize the rifle for its intended use. Although many, if not all, of the components can be upgraded, at least three factors are considered before incorporating an aftermarket component. Weight, function, and space are all considered. If a component is light-weight, provides a superior function to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) component, and the firearm has space for mounting the component, then the component is an ideal candidate for incorporating onto the firearm.
The detailed description is set forth with reference to the accompanying drawings. The use of the same reference numerals may indicate similar or identical items. Various embodiments may utilize elements and/or components other than those illustrated in the drawings, and some elements and/or components may not be present in various embodiments. Elements and/or components in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. Throughout this disclosure, depending on the context, singular and plural terminology may be used interchangeably.
Example embodiments of the disclosure now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. The concepts discussed herein may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the example embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope to those of ordinary skill in the art. Like numbers refer to like, but not necessarily the same or identical, elements throughout.
A recoil pad assembly is described herein. The recoil pad assembly can include a recoil pad that secures onto the butt of a firearm and a tool that secures within the recoil pad. The recoil pad can be coupled and decoupled from a firearm. The recoil pad can complement and attach to a butt of the firearm, thereby providing a softer surface for the user. The recoil pad can include a storage slot on a first face. The storage slot can receive and secure a tool therein. With or without the tool, the recoil pad can be attached or detached from the butt of a firearm. Beneficially, the recoil pad provides extra storage space for tools for use on the firearm.
In some examples, the storage slot can extend from a first end to a second end of the recoil pad. The storage slot can complement the shape of a buttstock of a firearm. In certain examples, the recoil pad may be compatible with an M-4 carbine buttstock, such as a B5 Sopmod. In some instances, the recoil pad may be coupled to another type of firearm buttstock. For example, the firearm buttstock may be, but is not limited to, an M-16 style rifle buttstock, an AR-15 style rifle buttstock, an AR-10 style rifle buttstock, or an M-4 style rifle buttstock, among others. The tool may be secured within the storage slot. In some examples, the storage slot may embed more than one tool. The tool can be coupled within the recoil pad or decoupled and removed from the recoil pad. In one example, the tool may be a one-piece tool. The tool may include one or more of a bolt override tool configured to aid in clearing malfunctions; a hex wrench for tightening scope rings; a dual-lug castle nut spanner wrench; and/or a slotted screwdriver for adjusting optics. The tool may include other embedded tools, such as a Philips head screwdriver, scissors, or some other tool. In some instances, the tool may include or couple to a castle nut spanner wrench with slotted screwdriver and/or a bolt override tool.
In certain example embodiments, the removable recoil pad includes a body with a first face, a second face, a first end, and a second end. The first face of the body includes a storage slot. The storage slot can extend from the first end to the second end. For example, the storage slot can be a recess into the first face of the body that defines a storage cavity in the first face so as to permit storage of the tool. In some instances, the storage slot may be the same or substantially the same shape as the tool. In other instances, the storage slot may be a different shape than the tool. For example, the storage slot can have a recess disposed adjacent to the storage slot. In some embodiments, the storage slot includes at least one nub extending from the storage slot. The at least one nub may receive the tool to secure the tool within the storage slot. That is, the tool may contain one or more apertures that secure onto the nub(s) within the storage slot.
In some embodiments, the recoil pad includes a set of anchors configured to secure the recoil pad onto the butt of a firearm. For example, the set of anchors may include an anchor at the first end of the body as well as a pair of anchor clips extending from the second end of the body. The anchor clips may be disposed on opposing sides of the storage slot. In some embodiments, an anchor may be attached to the first end of the body. The anchor may be configured to connect the removable recoil pad to the buttstock of a firearm. In some embodiments, two anchor clips may be disposed to the opposite end of the body from the anchor. The anchor clips may be configured to connect the recoil pad to the buttstock.
In some embodiments, the recoil pad assembly includes a tool with a distal end and a proximate end. The tool can complement the shape of the storage slot to be slidably secured therein. The tool described herein can refer to a multi-tool which has multiple functions. For example, the tool can include several tools along the body of the tool. In some examples, the tool includes a bolt override tool to aid in clearing malfunctions on a firearm. The bolt override tool may be rotatably engaged to the firearm. The bolt override tool may be any size, shape, or configuration. The bolt override tool may be used to create leverage on the bolt on the firearm when the bolt jams.
In some embodiments, the tool includes a hex wrench (e.g., a half-inch hex wrench) to tighten scope rings. The hex wrench may be rotatably engaged to the scope ring. In this manner, the tool may be rotated. In certain example embodiments, the hex wrench may be located on the same side of the tool as the bolt override tool. The hex wrench may be any configuration such that the hex wrench may tighten around a scope ring. In one embodiment, the side of the tool may be shaped such that only four of the six sides of a hexagon are embedded into the tool such that the tool engages four of the six sides of a hex-head bolt or screw. In another embodiment, a hexagonal shaped aperture is cut out of the center of the tool. In other instances, the hexagon may be fully embedded in the tool. The hex wrench may be more or less than a ½ inch hex wrench.
In some embodiments, the tool may include a dual-lug castle nut spanner wrench. The spanner wrench may be configured to engage any component of the firearm. In certain example embodiments, the spanner wrench may be located on the opposite side of the tool as the bolt override tool. The spanner wrench may be any size, shape, or configuration.
In some embodiments, the tool includes a slotted screwdriver. In certain example embodiments, the slotted screwdriver can be located on the distal end of the tool and can be used to adjust optics or other elements of the firearm. In other example embodiments, the slotted screwdriver may be disposed along any side of the tool. The slotted screwdriver may be rotatably engaged to any component of the firearm.
The recoil pad 101 can include a set of anchors 113. The set of anchors 113 can be disposed about the recoil pad 101 adjacent to the storage slot 102. The set of anchors 113 can include a first anchor 108 disposed the first face 111 on or adjacent to the first end 107 of the body 106. The first anchor 108 can extend out from the surface of the first face 111. The set of anchors 113 can include anchor clips 110. In one example, the anchor clips 110 are disposed on the first face 111 between the first end 107 and the second end 109 of the body 106 and positioned more closely to the second end 109 than the first end 107. As shown, the anchor clips 110 can be disposed adjacent to the storage slot 102 and can extend out from the surface of the first face 111. For example, a first anchor clip 110 can be disposed along a first lateral side of the storage slot 102 and a second anchor clip 110 can be disposed along a second lateral side of the storage slot 102. Each of the anchors in the set of anchors 113 are configured to latch onto a firearm butt (e.g., as shown in
The recoil pad 101 can also include one or more nubs 112 protruding from the storage slot 102. In one example, three nubs 112 are provided; however, fewer or greater than three nubs 112 can be provided. Each of the nubs can extend out from a floor surface of the storage slot 102. Each of the nubs 112 may be the same or different sizes and/or shapes and may be sized and shaped to be received into one of the corresponding tool apertures 117 on the tool 104 to help couple the tool 104 to the recoil pad 101 (e.g., as shown in
The tool 104 can include one or more tools thereon. For example, the tool 104 can include a bolt override tool 114 on the proximate end 119. The tool 104 can include a hex wrench 116. In one example, the hex wrench can be positioned adjacent to the bolt override tool 114 on the tool 104. In some examples, the hex wrench 116 can contain four of the six sides of a hexagon. In other instances, the hex wrench 116 may contain more or less than four sides of the hexagon. The tool 104 can also include one or more tool apertures 117. Each tool aperture 117 can extend through the body of the tool from a first side of the tool 104 to an opposing second side. The apertures 117 may have the same or different shapes and may be positioned near the center of the tool 104 along a longitudinal axis of the tool 104. In one example, each tool aperture 117 may have a generally circular shape. The generally circular tool apertures may have the same or different diameters and are configured to receive all or a portion of a corresponding nub 112 therein. The tool 104 can also include a spanner wrench 118. In one example, the spanner wrench 118 can be disposed on or adjacent to one end of the tool 104 (e.g., the distal end 121). The tool 104 can also include a screwdriver 120. In one example, the screwdriver 120 is a slotted screwdriver; however, the screwdriver 120 can also be a Phillips-head screwdriver, a torx-head screwdriver, a hex-head screwdriver, or a pozidriv-head screwdriver. In one example, the slotted screwdriver 120 can be disposed on the distal end 121 of the tool 104. In one example, the spanner wrench 118 may be positioned between the tool apertures 117 and the slotted screwdriver 120.
The tool 204 can include a bolt override tool 214. In one example, the bolt override tool is disposed along a first end of the tool 204. The tool 204 can also include a variety of other tools thereon, such as a first hex wrench 216 and a second hex wrench 229. In some instances, each hex wrench 216 may be disposed through the body of the tool 204 and may have six sides of the hexagon disposed in the middle of the tool 204. In other instances, the hex wrench 216 may be disposed elsewhere on the tool 204. The tool 201 can also include one or more tool apertures 217. Each tool aperture 217 can extend through the body of the tool from a first side of the tool 204 to an opposing second side. The apertures 217 may have the same or different shapes and may be positioned near the center of the tool 204 along a longitudinal axis of the tool 204. In one example, each tool aperture 217 may have a generally circular shape. The generally circular tool apertures may have the same or different diameters and are configured to receive all or a portion of a corresponding nub 212 therein. A spanner wrench 218 can be disposed near the distal end 221 of the tool 204 between the tool apertures 217 and the screwdriver 220. In some examples, the spanner wrench can include a series of indents along the inner crescent of the wrench to grapple items. In other examples, the spanner wrench can include a series of detents (e.g., as shown in
The recoil pad 401 can include a set of anchors. The set of anchors can be disposed about the recoil pad 101 adjacent to the storage slot 402. The set of anchors can include a first anchor 408 disposed the first face 411 on or adjacent to the first end of the body 406. The first anchor 408 can extend out from the surface of the first face 411. The set of anchors can include one or more anchor clips 410. In one example, the anchor clips 410 are disposed on the first face 411 between the first end and the second end of the body 406 and positioned more closely to the second end than the first end. As shown, the anchor clips 410 can be disposed adjacent to the storage slot 402 and can extend out from the surface of the first face 411. For example, a first anchor clip 410 can be disposed along a first lateral side of the storage slot 402 and a second anchor clip 410 can be disposed along a second lateral side of the storage slot 402. Each of the anchors in the set of anchors are configured to latch onto a firearm butt (e.g., as shown in
The recoil pad 401 can also include one or more nubs 412 that protrude out from the storage slot 402. In certain examples, each nub 412 can extend out from a bottom surface of the storage slot 402. In one example, three nubs 412 are provided; however, fewer or greater than three nubs 412 can be provided. Each of the nubs 412 may be the same or different sizes and/or shapes and may be sized and shaped to be received into one of the corresponding tool apertures on the tool 404 to help couple the tool 404 to the recoil pad 401.
The tool 404 can include one or more tools thereon. For example, the tool 404 can include a bolt override tool 414. In one example, the bolt override tool 414 can be positioned along the proximate end 419 of the tool 404. The tool 404 can also include a variety of other tools thereon, such as a first hex wrench 416. In some instances, each hex wrench 416 may have six sides of the hexagon disposed in the middle of the tool 404. In other instances, the hex wrench 416 may be disposed elsewhere on the tool 404. The tool 404 can also include one or more tool apertures. Each tool aperture can extend through the body of the tool from a first side of the tool 404 to an opposing second side. The apertures may have the same or different shapes and may be positioned near the center of the tool 404 along a longitudinal axis of the tool 404. In one example, each tool aperture may have a generally circular shape. The generally circular tool apertures may have the same or different diameters and are configured to receive all or a portion of a corresponding nub 412 therein. The tool 404 can also include a spanner wrench 418. In one example, the spanner wrench 418 can be disposed on or adjacent to one end of the tool 404 (e.g., the distal end 421). The tool 104 can also include a screwdriver 420. In one example, the screwdriver 420 is a slotted screwdriver; however, the screwdriver 420 can also be a Phillips-head screwdriver, a torx-head screwdriver, a hex-head screwdriver, or a pozidriv-head screwdriver. In one example, the slotted screwdriver 420 can be disposed on the distal end 421 of the tool 404. In one example, the spanner wrench 418 may be positioned between the tool apertures and the slotted screwdriver 420.
Although specific embodiments of the disclosure have been described, numerous other modifications and alternative embodiments are within the scope of the disclosure. For example, any of the functionality described with respect to a particular device or component may be performed by another device or component. Further, while specific device characteristics have been described, embodiments of the disclosure may relate to numerous other device characteristics. Further, although embodiments have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of implementing the embodiments. Conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments could include, while other embodiments may not include, certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments.
This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/687,814 filed Jun. 21, 2018, and titled “FIREARM RECOIL PAD AND ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES,” the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62687814 | Jun 2018 | US |
