SPRING-LOADED MOUNT

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a mount.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The subject matter of the present disclosure is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. A more complete understanding of the present disclosure, however, may best be obtained by referring to the detailed description and claims when considered in connection with the following illustrative figures. In the following figures, like reference numbers refer to similar elements and steps throughout the figures.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mount with an attached accessory mount, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of a mount, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of a mount, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 2C is a bottom perspective view of a mount, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 2D is an exploded front perspective view of a mount, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 2E is an exploded rear perspective view of a mount, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 3A is a front perspective view of a mount in a first position, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 3B is a front perspective view of a mount in a second position, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 4A is a front perspective view of a mount, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 4B is a bottom perspective view of a mount, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 5A is a front perspective view of a mount having a first leg separated from a second leg, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 5B is a rear perspective view of a mount having a first leg separated from a second leg, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 6A is a front perspective view of a mount in a first position, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 6B is a front perspective view of a mount in a second position, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 7A is a top perspective view of a mount comprising a mount adaptor, in accordance with various embodiments;

FIG. 7B is an exploded top perspective view of a mount comprising a mount adaptor, in accordance with various embodiments; and

FIG. 7C is an exploded bottom perspective view of a mount comprising a mount adaptor, in accordance with various embodiments.

Elements and steps in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been rendered according to any particular sequence. For example, steps that may be performed concurrently, in different order, or omitted are illustrated in the figures to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The detailed description of exemplary embodiments herein makes reference 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. Thus, the detailed description herein is presented for purposes of illustration only and not of limitation.

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. In some embodiments, one or more steps recited in any of the method or process descriptions may be omitted. Any reference herein to singular includes plural embodiments, and any reference to more than one component or step may include a singular embodiment or step. Reference to attached, fixed, coupled, connected, or the like may include permanent, removable, temporary, partial, full, and/or any other possible attachment option. Surface shading lines may be used throughout the figures to denote different parts but not necessarily to denote the same or different materials.

In various embodiments, and with reference to FIG. 1, a mount 100 is disclosed. Mount 100 may be configured to enable an accessory to couple to a rail interface. For example, mount 100 may be coupled to the rail interface at a first surface and coupled to the accessory at a second surface. Mount 100 may be directly or indirectly (e.g., via an intermediary, secondary mount, etc.) coupled to the rail interface and/or the accessory. For example, mount 100 may be coupled to an accessory mount 50. Accessory mount 50 may be configured to enable the accessory to couple to mount 100. Accessory mount 50 may comprise a mount, a quick-release attachment, and/or any other object configured to couple to an accessory. Accessory mount 50 may be sized and shaped to receive and couple to the accessory. For example, accessory mount 50 may be coupled to mount 100 at a first end of accessory mount 50 and to the accessory at a second end of accessory mount 50.

The rail interface may comprise a rail interface system, an accessory rail, or the like. For example, the rail interface may comprise a Weaver rail, a Picatinny rail (e.g., MIL-STD-1913 rail, STANAG 2324 rail, etc.), or the like. The rail interface may be coupled to a platform, apparatus, system, attachment, handle, surface, and/or the like. For example, the rail interface may be coupled to a weapon, a helmet, a uniform, a vehicle, an unmanned vehicle (e.g., a remote vehicle, a drone, etc.), and/or the like.

The accessory may comprise any suitable component desired to be mounted to the rail interface. For example, the accessory may comprise a camera configured to record video and/or audio. The camera may comprise any suitable recording device, camera, microphone, or the like, such as a fixed camera, a rotating camera, a body-worn camera, a point-of-view (POV) camera, and/or the like. As a further example, the accessory may comprise a projectile launcher configured to launch one or more projectiles towards a target. The projectile launcher may comprise a conducted electrical weapon (CEW), a modular conducted electrical weapon (MCEW), a payload launcher, a projectile device configured to deploy entangling projectiles, a paintball gun, a visual marking device, and/or the like.

In various embodiments, mount 100 may comprise any suitable material. One or more components of mount 100 may be formed of one or more rigid, durable materials able to withstand force(s) applied to mount 100 during use. For example, one or more components of mount 100 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 coated or modified to aid in withstanding environmental factors.

In various embodiments, mount 100 may comprise a body 101. Body 101 may comprise a top surface 102 opposite a bottom surface 103. Body 101 may comprise a first side surface 104 (e.g., a left side surface) opposite a second side surface 105 (e.g., a right side surface). Body 101 may comprise a front surface 106 (e.g., a forward surface, a third side surface, etc.) opposite a rear surface 107 (e.g., a rearward surface, a fourth side surface, etc.).

In various embodiments, mount 100 may comprise a first leg 110 and a second leg 130. First leg 110 may define a first portion of mount 100. First leg 110 may define a first portion of mount 100 comprising first side surface 104. First leg 110 may define a first portion of mount 100 comprising a portion of top surface 102, bottom surface 103, front surface 106, and/or rear surface 107. First leg 110 may define a first portion of mount 100 comprising first side surface 104 and a portion of top surface 102, bottom surface 103, front surface 106, and/or rear surface 107. Second leg 130 may define a second portion of mount 100. Second leg 130 may define a second portion of mount 100 comprising second side surface 105. Second leg 130 may define a second portion of mount 100 comprising a portion of top surface 102, bottom surface 103, front surface 106, and/or rear surface 107. Second leg 130 may define a second portion of mount 100 comprising second side surface 105 and a portion of top surface 102, bottom surface 103, front surface 106, and/or rear surface 107.

In various embodiments, first leg 110 may define a portion of top surface 102 comprising a first surface area (e.g., a first leg top surface portion) and second leg 130 may define a portion of top surface 102 comprising a second surface area (e.g., a second leg top surface portion). The first surface area may be greater than the second surface area. The first surface area may be at least double the second surface area. In that regard, first leg 110 may define a portion of top surface 102 greater than a portion of top surface 102 defined by second leg 130.

In various embodiments, first leg 110 may define a portion of front surface 106 comprising a first surface area (e.g., a first leg front surface portion) and second leg 130 may define a portion of front surface 106 comprising a second surface area (e.g., a second leg front surface portion). The first surface area may be greater than the second surface area. The first surface area may be at least double the second surface area. In that regard, first leg 110 may define a portion of front surface 106 greater than a portion of front surface 106 defined by second leg 130.

In various embodiments, first leg 110 may define a portion of rear surface 107 comprising a first surface area (e.g., a first leg rear surface portion) and second leg 130 may define a portion of rear surface 107 comprising a second surface area (e.g., a second leg rear surface portion). The first surface area may be greater than the second surface area. The first surface area may be at least double the second surface area. In that regard, first leg 110 may define a portion of rear surface 107 greater than a portion of rear surface 107 defined by second leg 130.

In various embodiments, first leg 110 may define a portion of first side surface 104 comprising a first surface area (e.g., a first leg side surface portion) and second leg 130 may define a portion of second side surface 105 comprising a second surface area (e.g., a second leg side surface portion). The first surface area may be similar to the second surface area. The first surface area may be the same as the second surface area.

In various embodiments, first leg 110 may define a portion of bottom surface 103 comprising a first surface area (e.g., a first leg bottom surface portion) and second leg 130 may define a portion of bottom surface 103 comprising a second surface area (e.g., a second leg bottom surface portion). The first surface area may be similar to the second surface area. The first surface area may be the same as the second surface area.

In various embodiments, the first leg top surface portion may be greater than the first leg bottom surface portion of first leg 110. The first leg top surface portion may be at least double the first leg bottom surface portion. The first leg top surface portion may be at least triple the first leg bottom surface portion.

In various embodiments, the second leg top surface portion may be greater than the second leg bottom surface portion of second leg 130. The second leg top surface portion may be similar to the second leg bottom surface portion. The second leg top surface portion may be the same as the second leg bottom surface portion.

In various embodiments, the first leg front surface portion may be similar to the first leg rear surface portion. The first leg front surface portion may be the same as the first leg rear surface portion.

In various embodiments, the second leg front surface portion may be similar to the second leg rear surface portion. The second leg front surface portion may be the same as the second leg rear surface portion.

In various embodiments, top surface 102 may define a plurality of edges (e.g., top surface edges). For example, first leg 110 may define a first edge (e.g., first top surface edge) and a second edge (e.g., second top surface edge) of top surface 102 and second leg 130 may define a third edge (e.g., third top surface edge) and a fourth edge (e.g., fourth top surface edge) of top surface 102. The first edge may be defined at an intersection of top surface 102 and first side surface 104. The second edge may be defined at an edge of first leg 110 proximate an intersection of first leg 110 and second leg 130 on top surface 102. The third edge may be defined at an edge of second leg 130 proximate an intersection of second leg 130 and first leg 110 on top surface 102. The fourth edge may be defined at an intersection of top surface 102 and second side surface 105.

First leg 110 may define a first length (e.g., a first leg top surface length) of top surface 102. The first length may be defined on top surface 102 extending from the first edge to the second edge of first leg 110. Second leg 130 may define a second length (e.g., a second leg top surface length) of top surface 102. The second length may be defined on top surface 102 extending from the fourth edge to the third edge of second leg 130. The first length may be greater than the second length. The first length may be at least double the second length.

In various embodiments, front surface 106 may define a plurality of edges (e.g., front surface edges). For example, first leg 110 may define a first edge (e.g., first front surface edge) and a second edge (e.g., second front surface edge) of front surface 106 and second leg 130 may define a third edge (e.g., third front surface edge) and a fourth edge (e.g., fourth front surface edge) of front surface 106. The first edge may be defined at an intersection of front surface 106 and first side surface 104. The second edge may be defined at an edge of first leg 110 proximate an intersection of first leg 110 and second leg 130 on front surface 106. The third edge may be defined at an edge of second leg 130 proximate an intersection of second leg 130 and first leg 110 on front surface 106. The fourth edge may be defined at an intersection of front surface 106 and second side surface 105.

First leg 110 may define a first length (e.g., a first leg front surface length) of front surface 106. The first length may be defined on front surface 106 extending from the first edge to the second edge of first leg 110. Second leg 130 may define a second length (e.g., a second leg front surface length) of front surface 106. The second length may be defined on front surface 106 extending from the fourth edge to the third edge of second leg 130. The first length may be greater than the second length. The first length may be at least double the second length.

In various embodiments, rear surface 107 may define a plurality of edges (e.g., rear surface edges). For example, first leg 110 may define a first edge (e.g., first rear surface edge) and a second edge (e.g., second rear surface edge) of rear surface 107 and second leg 130 may define a third edge (e.g., third rear surface edge) and a fourth edge (e.g., fourth rear surface edge) of rear surface 107. The first edge may be defined at an intersection of rear surface 107 and first side surface 104. The second edge may be defined at an edge of first leg 110 proximate an intersection of first leg 110 and second leg 130 on rear surface 107. The third edge may be defined at an edge of second leg 130 proximate an intersection of second leg 130 and first leg 110 on rear surface 107. The fourth edge may be defined at an intersection of rear surface 107 and second side surface 105.

First leg 110 may define a first length (e.g., a first leg rear surface length) of rear surface 107. The first length may be defined on rear surface 107 extending from the first edge to the second edge of first leg 110. Second leg 130 may define a second length (e.g., a second leg rear surface length) of rear surface 107. The second length may be defined on rear surface 107 extending from the fourth edge to the third edge of second leg 130. The first length may be greater than the second length. The first length may be at least double the second length.

In various embodiments, first side surface 104 may define a plurality of edges (e.g., first side surface edges). For example, first leg 110 may define a first edge (e.g., first first side surface edge) and a second edge (e.g., second first side surface edge) of first side surface 104. The first edge may be defined at an intersection of first side surface 104 and top surface 102. The second edge may be defined at an intersection of first side surface 104 and bottom surface 103.

In various embodiments, second side surface 105 may define a plurality of edges (e.g., second side surface edges). For example, second leg 130 may define a first edge (e.g., first second side surface edge) and a second edge (e.g., second second side surface edge) of second side surface 105. The first edge may be defined at an intersection of second side surface 105 and top surface 102. The second edge may be defined at an intersection of second side surface 105 and bottom surface 103.

First leg 110 may define a first length (e.g., a first leg side surface length) of first side surface 104. The first length may be defined on first side surface 104 extending from the first first side surface edge to the second first side surface edge of first leg 110. Second leg 130 may define a second length (e.g., a second leg side surface length) of second side surface 105. The second length may be defined on second side surface 105 extending from the first second side surface edge to the second second side surface edge of second leg 130. The first length may be similar to the second length. The first length may be the same as the second length.

In various embodiments, bottom surface 103 may define a plurality of edges (e.g., bottom surface edges). For example, first leg 110 may define a first edge (e.g., first bottom surface edge) and a second edge (e.g., second bottom surface edge) of bottom surface 103 and second leg 130 may define a third edge (e.g., third bottom surface edge) and a fourth edge (e.g., fourth bottom surface edge) of bottom surface 103. The first edge may be defined at an intersection of bottom surface 103 and first side surface 104. The second edge may be defined at an inner edge of first leg 110 proximate a concave opening separating first leg 110 from second leg 130 along bottom surface 103. The third edge may be defined at an inner edge of second leg 130 proximate the concave opening separating second leg 130 from first leg 110 along bottom surface 103. The fourth edge may be defined at an intersection of bottom surface 103 and second side surface 105.

First leg 110 may define a first length (e.g., a first leg bottom surface length) of bottom surface 103. The first length may be defined on bottom surface 103 extending from the first edge to the second edge of first leg 110. Second leg 130 may define a second length (e.g., a second leg bottom surface length) of bottom surface 103. The second length may be defined on bottom surface 103 extending from the fourth edge to the third edge of second leg 130. The first length may be similar to the second length. The first length may be the same as the second length.

In various embodiments, the first leg top surface length may be longer than the first leg bottom surface length of first leg 110. The first leg top surface length may be at least double the first leg bottom surface length. The first leg top surface portion may be at least triple the first leg bottom surface length.

In various embodiments, the second leg top surface length may be longer than the second leg bottom surface length of second leg 130. The second leg top surface length may be similar to the second leg bottom surface length. The second leg top surface portion may be the same as the second leg bottom surface length.

In various embodiments, the first leg front surface length may be similar to the first leg rear surface length. The first leg front surface length may be the same as the first leg rear surface length.

In various embodiments, the second leg front surface length may be similar to the second leg rear surface length. The second leg front surface length may be the same as the second leg rear surface length.

In various embodiments, mount 100 may comprise an accessory mounting surface 108. Accessory mounting surface 108 may be defined on top surface 102. Accessory mounting surface 108 may be defined on top surface 102 of first leg 110. Accessory mounting surface 108 may be configured to enable mount 100 to couple to an accessory, a mount adaptor, accessory mount 50, and/or the like. For example, accessory mounting surface 108 may comprise an opening, a threaded recess, a female connector, and/or the like.

In various embodiments, mount 100 may comprise a rail mounting surface 109. Rail mounting surface 109 may be defined on bottom surface 103. Rail mounting surface 109 may be defined between first leg 110 and second leg 130. Rail mounting surface 109 may define a concave opening defined between first leg 110 and second leg 130. Rail mounting surface 109 may define an inner surface of first leg 110 opposite first side surface 104. Rail mounting surface 109 may define an inner surface of second leg 130 opposite second side surface 105.

Rail mounting surface 109 may be configured to enable mount 100 to couple to a rail interface. For example, mount 100 may be operated from a first position into a second position. In the first position, a portion of second leg 130 may be in contact with a portion first leg 110 (e.g., a top surface of second leg 130 may be in contact with a top surface of first leg 110). In the second position, second leg 130 may be extended away from first leg 110 (e.g., the portion of second leg 130 is no longer in contact with the portion first leg 110). In that regard, in the second position the surface area of the concave opening of rail mounting surface 109 may be greater than the surface area of the concave opening of rail mounting surface 109 in the first position. Mount 100 may be positioned over a rail interface such that first leg 110 is on a first side of the rail interface and second leg 130 is on a second side of the rail interface. Mount 100 may be positioned on the rail interface such that the rail interface is inserted into the concave opening of rail mounting surface 109 between first leg 110 and second leg 130. Mount 100 may be operated back into the first position such that first leg 110 contacts the first side of the rail interface and second leg 130 contacts the second side of the rail interface and mount 100 may couple to the rail interface.

In various embodiments, and with reference to FIGS. 2A-2E, a mount 200 is disclosed. Mount 200 may be similar to any other mount disclosed herein. Mount 200 may be similar to, and/or share structures, dimensions, and components with, mount 100 (with brief reference to FIG. 1). Mount 200 may comprise a body 201. Body 201 may comprise a top surface 202 opposite a bottom surface 203. Body 201 may comprise a first side surface 204 (e.g., a left side surface) opposite a second side surface 205 (e.g., a right side surface). Body 201 may comprise a front surface 206 (e.g., a forward surface, a third side surface, etc.) opposite a rear surface 207 (e.g., a rearward surface, a fourth side surface, etc.).

In various embodiments, mount 200 may comprise a first leg 210 and a second leg 230. First leg 210 may define a first portion of mount 200. First leg 210 may be similar to any other first leg disclosed herein. First leg 210 may define a first portion of mount 200 comprising first side surface 204. First leg 210 may define a first portion of mount 200 comprising a portion of top surface 202, bottom surface 203, front surface 206, and/or rear surface 207. First leg 210 may define a first portion of mount 200 comprising first side surface 204 and a portion of top surface 202, bottom surface 203, front surface 206, and/or rear surface 207.

Second leg 230 may be similar to any other second leg disclosed herein. Second leg 230 may define a second portion of mount 200. Second leg 230 may define a second portion of mount 200 comprising second side surface 205. Second leg 230 may define a second portion of mount 200 comprising a portion of top surface 202, bottom surface 203, front surface 206, and/or rear surface 207. Second leg 230 may define a second portion of mount 200 comprising second side surface 205 and a portion of top surface 202, bottom surface 203, front surface 206, and/or rear surface 207.

In various embodiments, mount 200 may comprise an accessory mounting surface 208. Accessory mounting surface 208 may be similar to any other accessory mounting surface disclosed herein. Accessory mounting surface 208 may be defined on top surface 202. Accessory mounting surface 208 may be defined on top surface 202 of first leg 210. Accessory mounting surface 208 may be configured to enable mount 200 to couple to an accessory, a mount adaptor, an accessory mount, and/or the like. For example, accessory mounting surface 208 may comprise an opening, a threaded recess, a female connector, and/or the like.

In various embodiments, mount 200 may comprise a rail mounting surface 209. Rail mounting surface 209 may be similar to any other rail mounting surface disclosed herein. Rail mounting surface 209 may be defined on bottom surface 203. Rail mounting surface 209 may be defined between first leg 210 and second leg 230. Rail mounting surface 209 may define a concave opening defined between first leg 210 and second leg 230. Rail mounting surface 209 may define an inner surface of first leg 210 opposite first side surface 204. Rail mounting surface 209 may define an inner surface of second leg 230 opposite second side surface 205. Rail mounting surface 109 may be configured to enable mount 200 to couple to a rail interface.

In various embodiments, first leg 210 may comprise an elongated end 212 (e.g., first leg elongated end) and a shoe end 213 (e.g., first leg shoe end). Elongated end 212 may define a top portion of first leg 210. The top portion of first leg 210 may comprise a portion of first side surface 204, top surface 202, front surface 206, and/or rear surface 207. Elongated end 212 at top surface 202 may define accessory mounting surface 208. Shoe end 213 may define a bottom portion of first leg 210. The bottom portion of first leg 210 may comprise a portion of first side surface 204, bottom surface 203, front surface 206, and/or rear surface 207. Shoe end 213 at bottom surface 203 may define a portion of rail mounting surface 209 (e.g., a first leg portion, a first rail mounting surface portion, etc.).

In various embodiments, second leg 230 may comprise a connecting end 232 (e.g., second leg connecting end) and a shoe end 233 (e.g., second leg shoe end). Connecting end 232 may define a top portion of second leg 230. The top portion of second leg 230 may comprise a portion of second side surface 205, top surface 202, front surface 206, and/or rear surface 207. Shoe end 233 may define a bottom portion of second leg 230. The bottom portion of second leg 230 may comprise a portion of second side surface 205, bottom surface 203, front surface 206, and/or rear surface 207. Shoe end 233 at bottom surface 203 may define a portion of rail mounting surface 209 (e.g., a second leg portion, a second rail mounting surface portion, etc.).

Elongated end 212 may be in contact with connecting end 232. Elongated end 212 may be in contact with connecting end 232 along top surface 202, front surface 206, and/or rear surface 207. For example, an inward edge of elongated end 212 may comprise a female connecting surface (e.g., groove) and/or a male connecting surface (e.g., protrusion) and an inward edge of connecting end 232 may comprise a complimentary male connecting surface and/or a complimentary female connecting surface.

In various embodiments, mount 200 may comprise one or more springs. For example, mount 200 may comprise a first spring 270 (e.g., a front surface spring) and a second spring 280 (e.g., a rear surface spring). First spring 270 may comprise any suitable type of spring, such as, for example, a coil spring, a tension spring, or an extension spring. First spring 270 may be positioned proximate rail mounting surface 209. First spring 270 may be positioned under top surface 202 proximate front surface 206. First spring 270 may comprise a first end 271 (e.g., a first spring first end) opposite a second end 272 (e.g., a first spring second end). First end 271 may be coupled to first leg 210. Second end 272 may be coupled to second leg 230. Second spring 280 may comprise any suitable type of spring, such as, for example, a coil spring. Second spring 280 may be positioned proximate rail mounting surface 209. Second spring 280 may be positioned under top surface 202 proximate rear surface 207. Second spring 280 may comprise a first end 281 (e.g., a second spring first end) opposite a second end 282 (e.g., a second spring second end). First end 281 may be coupled to first leg 210. Second end 282 may be coupled to second leg 230.

In various embodiments, first spring 270 and/or second spring 280 may be configured to maintain or provide a force between first leg 210 and second leg 230. The force (e.g., an inward force, a pulling force, tension etc.) may be configured to pull first leg 210 and second leg 230 together. The force may be configured to cause elongated end 212 to maintain contact with connecting end 232. In that regard, in response to second leg 230 being separated from first leg 210, the force provided by first spring 270 and/or second spring 280 may cause second leg 230 to return to first leg 210.

In various embodiments, mount 200 may comprise one or more cross-members. For example, mount 200 may comprise a cross-member 290. Cross-member 290 may comprise a rigid structure configured to provide stability in mount 200. Cross-member may comprise any suitable object or material, such as, for example, a metal dowel pin. Cross-member 290 may be positioned proximate rail mounting surface 209. Cross-member 290 may be positioned under top surface 202 between first spring 270 and second spring 280. Cross-member 290 may be positioned equidistant from first spring 270 and second spring 280. Cross-member 290 may comprise a first end 291 (e.g., a cross-member first end) opposite a second end 292 (e.g., a cross-member second end). First end 291 may be coupled to or connected to first leg 210. Second end 292 may be coupled to or connected to second leg 230.

In various embodiments, bottom surface 203 may define one or more inner surface protrusions 299. Inner surface protrusions 299 may at least partially surround cross-member 290. Inner surface protrusions 299 may define a channel and cross-member 290 may be positioned within the channel. A width of inner surface protrusions 299 and cross-member 290 (e.g., an inner surface protrusion width) may be similar to a width of first spring 270 (e.g., a first spring width) and/or second spring 280 (e.g., a second spring width). The width of inner surface protrusions 299 and cross-member 290 may be the same as the width of first spring 270 and/or the width of second spring 280. The width of inner surface protrusions 299 and cross-member 290 may be sized and shaped to be received within a channel of a rail interface, in response to mount 200 being coupled to the rail interface. The width of first spring 270 may be sized and shaped to be received within a channel of a rail interface, in response to mount 200 being coupled to the rail interface. The width of second spring 280 may be sized and shaped to be received within a channel of a rail interface, in response to mount 200 being coupled to the rail interface.

In various embodiments, first spring 270, second spring 280, and/or cross-member 290 may be positioned on mount 200 such that each of first spring 270, second spring 280, and/or cross-member 290 may be received within a channel of a rail interface, in response to mount 200 being coupled to the rail interface. For example, in response to mount 200 being coupled to the rail interface, first spring 270 may be received within a first channel of the rail interface, cross-member 290 may be received within a second channel of the rail interface, and second spring 280 may be received within a third channel of the rail interface. In that regard, the positioning of first spring 270, second spring 280, and/or cross-member 290 may enable mount 200 to maintain a low profile against the rail interface.

In various embodiments, first spring 270, second spring 280, and/or cross-member 290 may be positioned in parallel. In various embodiments, first spring 270, second spring 280, and/or cross-member 290 may be co-planar.

In various embodiments, first leg 210 may comprise a first leg recess 220. First leg recess 220 may be defined on first side surface 204. First leg recess 220 may comprise an inward surface of first side surface 204. First leg recess 220 may be disposed between elongated end 212 and shoe end 213.

In various embodiments, first leg recess 220 may comprise one or more spring channels. First leg recess 220 may comprise a number of spring channels equal to or greater than a number of springs of mount 200. For example, first leg recess 220 may comprise a first spring channel 222 (e.g., a first recess first spring channel) and a second spring channel 224 (e.g., a first recess second spring channel).

First spring channel 222 may be located in first leg recess 220 proximate front surface 206. First spring channel 222 may define an opening in first leg recess 220. First spring channel 222 may comprise any suitable shape. For example, first spring channel 222 may comprise a slot shape, a cross shape, and/or the like. First spring channel 222 may be configured to receive first end 271 of first spring 270. First spring channel 222 may be configured to allow for coupling of first end 271 to first leg 210. For example, first end 271 may comprise a hook or eye. First end 271 may extend through an opening of first spring channel 222. A first spring connector 295 may be inserted through the hook or eye of first end 271. First spring connector 295 may comprise any suitable rigid object, such as, for example, a metal dowel pin. First spring connector 295 may rest against a surface of first spring channel 222. For example, the force provided by first spring 270 may bias (e.g., pull) first spring connector 295 against the surface of first spring channel 222. The force of first spring connector 295 against the surface of first spring channel 222 may couple first end 271 to first leg 210.

Second spring channel 224 may be located in first leg recess 220 proximate rear surface 207. Second spring channel 224 may define an opening in first leg recess 220. Second spring channel 224 may comprise any suitable shape. For example, second spring channel 224 may comprise a slot shape, a cross shape, and/or the like. Second spring channel 224 may be configured to receive first end 281 of second spring 280. Second spring channel 224 may be configured to allow for coupling of first end 281 to first leg 210. For example, first end 281 may comprise a hook or eye. First end 281 may extend through an opening of second spring channel 224. A second spring connector 297 may be inserted through the hook or eye of first end 281. Second spring connector 297 may comprise any suitable rigid object, such as, for example, a metal dowel pin. Second spring connector 297 may rest against a surface of second spring channel 224. For example, the force provided by second spring 280 may bias (e.g., pull) second spring connector 297 against the surface of second spring channel 224. The force of second spring connector 297 against the surface of second spring channel 224 may couple first end 281 to first leg 210.

In various embodiments, first leg recess 220 may comprise one or more cross-member channels. First leg recess 220 may comprise a number of cross-member channels equal to or greater than a number of cross-members of mount 200. For example, first leg recess 220 may comprise a cross-member channel 226 (e.g., a first recess cross-member channel). Cross-member channel 226 may be located in first leg recess 220 between first spring channel 222 and second spring channel 224. Cross-member channel 226 may define an opening in first leg recess 220. Cross-member channel 226 may comprise any suitable shape. For example, cross-member channel 226 may comprise a slot shape, an oval shape, and/or the like. Cross-member channel 226 may be configured to receive first end 291 of cross-member 290. Cross-member channel 226 may be configured to allow for coupling of first end 291 to first leg 210. For example, first end 291 may be inserted into cross-member channel 226. In some embodiments, first end 291 may be coupled within cross-member channel 226. For example, first end 291 may be coupled within cross-member channel 226 via an adhesive. In some embodiments, first end 291 may be slidably coupled within cross-member channel 226. In that regard, first end 291 may be configured to slide within cross-member channel 226 responsive to movement and separation of first leg 210 from second leg 230.

In various embodiments, mount 200 may comprise a first cover 250. First cover 250 may be configured to at least partially obstruct first leg recess 220. For example, first cover 250 may be at least partially inserted into first leg recess 220. First cover 250 may comprise an outer circumference similar to an outer circumference of first leg recess 220. First cover 250 may be sized and shaped to at least partially obstruct first leg recess 220. First cover 250 may be configured to couple to first leg recess 220. For example, first cover 250 may comprise one or more protrusions such as a first protrusion 257 (e.g., first cover first protrusion) and a second protrusion 259 (e.g., first cover second protrusion). First leg recess 220 may comprise a first slot 227 and a second slot 229. Responsive to a coupling of first cover 250 to first leg recess 220, first protrusion 257 may be inserted within first slot 227 and second protrusion 259 may be inserted within second slot 229. In some embodiments, first protrusion 257 may be coupled within first slot 227 and second protrusion 259 may be coupled within second slot 229 via an adhesive.

In various embodiments, first cover 250 may comprise one or more channel inserts extending from an inner surface of first cover 250. Each channel insert may be configured to interface with a spring channel of first leg recess 220. In that regard, first cover 250 may comprise a number of channel inserts equal to a number of spring channels of first leg recess 220. For example, first cover 250 may comprise a first channel insert 252 (e.g., first cover first channel insert) and a second channel insert 254 (e.g., first cover second channel insert). First channel insert 252 may be configured to insert within first spring channel 222. First channel insert 252 may be configured to abut first spring connector 295 within first spring channel 222. In that regard, first channel insert 252 may be configured to stabilize first spring connector 295 within first spring channel 222. First channel insert 252 may be configured to at least partially reduce and/or prevent movement of first spring connector 295 within first spring channel 222. Reducing and/or preventing movement of first spring connector 295 within first spring channel 222 may at least partially aid in reducing and/or preventing first end 271 of first spring 270 from decoupling from first leg 210.

Second channel insert 254 may be configured to insert within second spring channel 224. Second channel insert 254 may be configured to abut second spring connector 297 within second spring channel 224. In that regard, second channel insert 254 may be configured to stabilize second spring connector 297 within second spring channel 224. Second channel insert 254 may be configured to at least partially reduce and/or prevent movement of second spring connector 297 within second spring channel 224. Reducing and/or preventing movement of second spring connector 297 within second spring channel 224 may at least partially aid in reducing and/or preventing first end 281 of second spring 280 from decoupling from first leg 210.

In various embodiments, second leg 230 may comprise a second leg recess 240. Second leg recess 240 may be defined on second side surface 205. Second leg recess 240 may comprise an inward surface of second side surface 205. Second leg recess 240 may be disposed between connecting end 232 and shoe end 233.

In various embodiments, second leg recess 240 may comprise one or more spring channels. Second leg recess 240 may comprise a number of spring channels equal to or greater than a number of springs of mount 200. For example, second leg recess 240 may comprise a first spring channel 242 (e.g., a second recess first spring channel) and a second spring channel 244 (e.g., a second recess second spring channel).

First spring channel 242 may be located in second leg recess 240 proximate front surface 106. First spring channel 242 may define an opening in second leg recess 240. First spring channel 242 may comprise any suitable shape. For example, first spring channel 242 may comprise a slot shape, a cross shape, and/or the like. First spring channel 242 may be configured to receive second end 272 of first spring 270. First spring channel 242 may be configured to allow for coupling of second end 272 to second leg 230. For example, second end 272 may comprise a hook or eye. Second end 272 may extend through an opening of first spring channel 242. A third spring connector 296 may be inserted through the hook or eye of second end 272. Third spring connector 296 may comprise any suitable rigid object, such as, for example, a metal dowel pin. Third spring connector 296 may rest against a surface of first spring channel 242. For example, the force provided by first spring 270 may bias (e.g., pull) third spring connector 296 against the surface of first spring channel 242. The force of third spring connector 296 against the surface of first spring channel 242 may couple second end 272 to second leg 230.

Second spring channel 244 may be located in second leg recess 240 proximate rear surface 107. Second spring channel 244 may define an opening in second leg recess 240. Second spring channel 244 may comprise any suitable shape. For example, second spring channel 244 may comprise a slot shape, a cross shape, and/or the like. Second spring channel 244 may be configured to receive second end 282 of second spring 280. Second spring channel 244 may be configured to allow for coupling of second end 282 to second leg 230. For example, second end 282 may comprise a hook or eye. Second end 282 may extend through an opening of second spring channel 244. A fourth spring connector 298 may be inserted through the hook or eye of second end 282. Fourth spring connector 298 may comprise any suitable rigid object, such as, for example, a metal dowel pin. Fourth spring connector 298 may rest against a surface of second spring channel 244. For example, the force provided by second spring 280 may bias (e.g., pull) fourth spring connector 298 against the surface of second spring channel 244. The force of fourth spring connector 298 against the surface of second spring channel 244 may couple second end 282 to second leg 230.

In various embodiments, second leg recess 240 may comprise one or more cross-member channels. Second leg recess 240 may comprise a number of cross-member channels equal to or greater than a number of cross-members of mount 200. For example, second leg recess 240 may comprise a cross-member channel 246 (e.g., a second recess cross-member channel). Cross-member channel 246 may be located in second leg recess 240 between first spring channel 242 and second spring channel 244. Cross-member channel 246 may define an opening in second leg recess 240. Cross-member channel 246 may comprise any suitable shape. For example, cross-member channel 246 may comprise a slot shape, an oval shape, and/or the like. Cross-member channel 246 may be configured to receive second end 292 of cross-member 290. Cross-member channel 246 may be configured to allow for coupling of second end 292 to second leg 230. For example, second end 292 may be inserted into cross-member channel 246. In some embodiments, second end 292 may be coupled within cross-member channel 246. For example, second end 292 may be coupled within cross-member channel 246 via an adhesive. In some embodiments, second end 292 may be slidably coupled within cross-member channel 246. In that regard, second end 292 may be configured to slide within cross-member channel 246 responsive to movement and separation of first leg 210 from second leg 230.

In various embodiments, mount 200 may comprise a second cover 260. Second cover 260 may be configured to at least partially obstruct second leg recess 240. For example, second cover 260 may be at least partially inserted into second leg recess 240. Second cover 260 may comprise an outer circumference similar to an outer circumference of second leg recess 240. Second cover 260 may be sized and shaped to at least partially obstruct second leg recess 240. Second cover 260 may be configured to couple to second leg recess 240. For example, second cover 260 may comprise one or more protrusions such as a first protrusion 267 (e.g., second cover first protrusion) and a second protrusion 269 (e.g., second cover second protrusion). Second leg recess 240 may comprise a first slot 247 and a second slot 249. Responsive to a coupling of second cover 260 to second leg recess 240, first protrusion 267 may be inserted within first slot 247 and second protrusion 269 may be inserted within second slot 249. In some embodiments, first protrusion 267 may be coupled within first slot 247 and second protrusion 269 may be coupled within second slot 249 via an adhesive.

In various embodiments, second cover 260 may comprise one or more channel inserts extending from an inner surface of second cover 260. Each channel insert may be configured to interface with a spring channel of second leg recess 240. In that regard, second cover 260 may comprise a number of channel inserts equal to a number of spring channels of second leg recess 240. For example, second cover 260 may comprise a first channel insert 262 (e.g., second cover first channel insert) and a second channel insert 264 (e.g., second cover second channel insert). First channel insert 262 may be configured to insert within first spring channel 242. First channel insert 262 may be configured to abut third spring connector 296 within first spring channel 242. In that regard, first channel insert 262 may be configured to stabilize third spring connector 296 within first spring channel 242. First channel insert 262 may be configured to at least partially reduce and/or prevent movement of third spring connector 296 within first spring channel 242. Reducing and/or preventing movement of third spring connector 296 within first spring channel 242 may at least partially aid in reducing and/or preventing second end 272 of first spring 270 from decoupling from second leg 230.

Second channel insert 264 may be configured to insert within second spring channel 244. Second channel insert 264 may be configured to abut fourth spring connector 298 within second spring channel 244. In that regard, second channel insert 264 may be configured to stabilize fourth spring connector 298 within second spring channel 244. Second channel insert 264 may be configured to at least partially reduce and/or prevent movement of fourth spring connector 298 within second spring channel 244. Reducing and/or preventing movement of fourth spring connector 298 within second spring channel 244 may at least partially aid in reducing and/or preventing second end 282 of second spring 280 from decoupling from second leg 130.

In various embodiments, mount 200 may be configured to operate from a first position into a second position. In the first position, a portion of second leg 230 may be in contact with a portion of first leg 210. For example, elongated end 212 may be in contact with connecting end 232. First leg shoe end 213 may be separated from second leg shoe end 233. In the second position, second leg 230 may be extended away from first leg 210. For example, elongated end 212 may be separated from connecting end 232. First leg shoe end 213 may remain separated from second leg shoe end 233. In that regard, in the second position the surface area of the concave opening of rail mounting surface 209 may be greater than the surface area of the concave opening of rail mounting surface 209 in the first position. Mount 200 may be positioned over a rail interface such that first leg 210 is on a first side of the rail interface and second leg 230 is on a second side of the rail interface. Mount 200 may be positioned on the rail interface such that the rail interface is inserted into the concave opening of rail mounting surface 209 between first leg 210 and second leg 230. Mount 200 may be operated back into the first position such that first leg 210 contacts the first side of the rail interface and second leg 230 contacts the second side of the rail interface. For example, an inner surface of first leg shoe end 213 may contact the first side of the rail interface and second leg shoe end 233 may contact the second side of the rail interface. Responsive to operation back into the first position, elongated end 212 may be in contact with connecting end 232. First leg shoe end 213 may remain separated from second leg shoe end 233.

In various embodiments, and with specific reference to FIG. 3A, mount 200 is depicted in a first position (e.g., a resting position, a coupled position, a mounted position, etc.). As previously discussed, in the first position a portion of second leg 230 may be in contact with a portion of first leg 210. For example, elongated end 212 may be in contact with connecting end 232. First leg shoe end 213 may be separated from second leg shoe end 233. First spring 270 and second spring 280 may provide a force pulling first leg 210 and second leg 230 together. The force provided by first spring 270 and second spring 280 may cause elongated end 212 to contact connecting end 232. Cross-member 290 may be configured to stabilize mount 200 in the first position. For example, cross-member 290 may be configured to at least partially prevent first leg shoe end 213 and second leg shoe end 233 from biasing inward towards each other.

In various embodiments, and with specific reference to FIG. 3B, mount 200 is depicted in a second position (e.g., an open position, a coupling position, a mounting position, etc.). As previously discussed, in the second position second leg 230 may be extended away from first leg 210. For example, elongated end 212 may be separated from connecting end 232. First leg shoe end 213 may remain separated from second leg shoe end 233. First spring 270 and second spring 280 may provide a force pulling first leg 210 towards second leg 230. As first spring 270 and second spring 280 are extended (e.g., stretched) in the second position, the force applied on first leg 210 and second leg 230 is greater in the second position than in the first position. Cross-member 290 may be configured to stabilize mount 200 in the second position. For example, cross-member 290 may be configured to at least partially prevent first leg shoe end 213 and second leg shoe end 233 from biasing inward towards each other. During movement of mount 200 from the first position to the second position (or from the second position into the first position), an end of cross-member 290 may be configured to slide within a cross-member channel of one of first leg 210 or second leg 230 while the opposite end of cross-member 290 remains coupled within the cross-member channel of the other of first leg 210 or second leg 230.

In various embodiments, and with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B, a mount 400 is disclosed. Mount 400 may be similar to, and/or share structures, dimensions, and components with, mount 100 (with brief reference to FIG. 1) and/or mount 200 (with brief reference to FIGS. 2A-2E). Mount 400 may comprise a body. The body may comprise a top surface opposite a bottom surface, a first side surface opposite a second side surface, and a front surface opposite a rear surface.

In various embodiments, mount 400 may comprise a first leg 410 and a second leg 430. First leg 410 may define a first portion of mount 400. First leg 410 may be similar to any other first leg disclosed herein. First leg 410 may comprise an elongated end 412 and a shoe end 413. Elongated end 412 may be similar to any other elongated end disclosed herein. Shoe end 413 may be similar to any other shoe end disclosed herein. Second leg 430 may define a second portion of mount 400. Second leg 430 may be similar to any other second leg disclosed herein. Second leg 430 may comprise a connecting end 432 and a shoe end 433. Connecting end 432 may be similar to any other connecting end disclosed herein. Shoe end 433 may be similar to any other shoe end disclosed herein.

In various embodiments, mount 400 may comprise an accessory mounting surface 408. Accessory mounting surface 408 may be similar to any other accessory mounting surface disclosed herein. Accessory mounting surface 408 may be defined on a top surface of first leg 410.

In various embodiments, mount 400 may comprise a rail mounting surface 409. Rail mounting surface 409 may be similar to any other rail mounting surface disclosed herein. Rail mounting surface 409 may be defined between first leg 410 and second leg 430.

In various embodiments, mount 400 may comprise one or more springs. For example, mount 400 may comprise a first spring 470 and a second spring 480. First spring 470 and second spring 480 may be similar to any other spring disclosed herein. First spring 470 may be coupled at a first end to first leg 410 and at a second end to second leg 430. Second spring 480 may be coupled at a first end to first leg 410 and at a second end to second leg 430.

In various embodiments, mount 400 may comprise one or more cross-members. For example, mount 400 may comprise a cross-member 490. Cross-member 490 may be similar to any other cross-member disclosed herein. Cross-member 490 may be coupled at a first end to first leg 410 and at a second end to second leg 430. Cross-member 490 may be slidably coupled to one of first leg 410 or second leg 430.

In various embodiments, mount 400 may comprise one or more surfaces, structures, or the like configured to aid in user operation of mount 400. For example, mount 400 may comprise one or more surfaces, structures, or the like sized and shaped to be grasped and operated by a hand of a user. The one or more surfaces, structures, or the like may comprise protrusions, depressions, openings, and/or any other similar mechanical feature. The one or more surfaces, structures, or the like may be located on any suitable surface of mount 400. For example, in some embodiments the one or more surfaces, structures, or the like may be located at a top surface of mount 400. In some embodiments, the one or more surfaces, structures, or the like may be located on a front surface and/or rear surface of mount 400. In some embodiments, the one or more surfaces, structures, or the like may be located on one or more side surfaces of mount 400. In some embodiments, the one or more surfaces, structures, or the like may be located across the top surface, the front surface, the rear surface, and/or the one or more side surfaces of mount 400.

Mount 400 may comprise a first grip surface 411 (e.g., first leg grip surface) and a second grip surface 431 (e.g., second leg grip surface). First grip surface 411 may be located at a top surface of first leg 410. In other embodiments, first grip surface 411 may be located at a front surface of first leg 410 and/or at a rear surface of first leg 410. First grip surface 411 may extend from a top surface of first leg 410 at elongated end 412. First grip surface 411 may comprise any suitable surface, structure, and/or the like configured to aid in user operation of mount 400. For example, first grip surface 411 may comprise a structure configured to enable a user to grip and operate mount 400 at first leg 410. Second grip surface 431 may be located at a top surface of second leg 430. In other embodiments, second grip surface 431 may be located at a front surface of second leg 430 and/or at a rear surface of second leg 430. Second grip surface 431 may extend from a top surface of second leg 430 at connecting end 432. Second grip surface 431 may comprise any suitable surface, structure, and/or the like configured to aid in user operation of mount 400. For example, second grip surface 431 may comprise a structure configured to enable a user to grip and operate mount 400 at second leg 430.

In various embodiments, first grip surface 411 and second grip surface 431 may be complementary. For example, first grip surface 411 and second grip surface 431 may be used together by a user to operate mount 400. In that regard, first grip surface 411 and second grip surface 431 may be used to aid a user in separating first leg 410 from second leg 430, and operating mount 400 from a first position to a second position.

In various embodiments, first leg 410 and second leg 430 may be configured to connect using one or more interlocking features. The one or more interlocking features may be configured to couple first leg 410 to second leg 430. The one or more interlocking features may be configured to slidably couple first leg 410 to second leg 430. In that regard, the one or more interlocking features may enable first leg 410 to translate (e.g., slide, move, etc.) away from second leg 430 (and/or enable second leg 430 to translate away from first leg 410). The one or more interlocking features may comprise any suitable mechanical feature. For example, the one or more interlocking features may comprise overlapping ribs configured to interlock. The one or more interlocking features may comprise complimentary surfaces configured to interlock each other. For example, complimentary surfaces may include male surfaces (e.g., protrusions, arms, etc.) and female surfaces (e.g., depressions, channels, etc.) The male surfaces may be configured to engage the female surfaces. The one or more interlocking surfaces may comprise structures having any suitable angle, size, shape, and/or orientation.

For example, first leg 410 may comprise one or more recesses and second leg 430 may comprise one or more arms. The arms of second leg 430 may be configured to interlock with the recesses of first leg 410. The arms of second leg 430 may be configured to slidably engage the recesses of first leg 410. The interlocking features may be configured to at least partially aid in stability of mount 400 during operation from a first position to a second position. The interlocking features may also be configured to at least partially prevent springs of mount 400 from over-extending when operated into the second position.

In various embodiments, and with reference to FIGS. 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B, first leg 410 may comprise a first side recess 414 and a second side recess 417. First side recess 414 may be defined on a front surface of first leg 410 at elongated end 412. First side recess 414 may be sized and shaped to receive an arm of second leg 430. First side recess 414 may comprise a first side channel 415 and a first side stop 416. First side channel 415 may be configured to receive a protrusion from an arm of second leg 430. First side channel 415 may be configured to guide and reduce movement of the arm of second leg 430 in response to the protrusion being inserted into first side channel 415. First side stop 416 may be configured to contact and/or control movement of the first arm 434. First side stop 416 may be configured to at least partially prevent second leg 430 from over-extending in a direction away from first leg 410. For example, in response to the protrusion being inserted into first side channel 415, during an extension of mount 400 to a second position, the protrusion may contact first side stop 416. The contact of the protrusion against first side stop 416 may at least partially prevent second leg 430 from continuing to move in a direction away from first leg 410.

Second side recess 417 may be defined on a rear surface of first leg 410 at elongated end 412. Second side recess 417 may be sized and shaped to receive an arm of second leg 430. Second side recess 417 may comprise a second side channel 418 and a second side stop 419. Second side channel 418 may be configured to receive a protrusion from an arm of second leg 430. Second side channel 418 may be configured to guide and reduce movement of the arm of second leg 430 in response to the protrusion being inserted into second side channel 418. Second side stop 419 may be configured to at least partially prevent second leg 430 from over-extending in a direction away from first leg 410. For example, in response to the protrusion being inserted into second side channel 418, during an extension of mount 400 to a second position, the protrusion may contact second side stop 419. The contact of the protrusion against second side stop 419 may at least partially prevent second leg 430 from continuing to move in a direction away from first leg 410.

In various embodiments, second leg 430 may comprise a first arm 434 and a second arm 437. First arm 434 may be defined on a front surface of second leg 430 at connecting end 432. First arm 434 may be sized and shaped to interconnect with a recess of first leg 410. First arm 434 may comprise a first arm channel 435 and a first arm protrusion 436. First arm channel 435 may be configured to receive a portion of elongated end 412. First arm channel 435 may be configured to guide and reduce movement of first arm 434 relative to elongated end 412. First arm protrusion 436 may be configured to engage a channel of a recess of first leg 410. First arm protrusion 436 may be configured to at least partially prevent second leg 430 from over-extending in a direction away from first leg 410. For example, in response to first arm protrusion 436 being inserted into the channel and during an extension of mount 400 to a second position, first arm protrusion 436 may contact a stop within the channel. The contact of first arm protrusion 436 against the stop may at least partially prevent second leg 430 from continuing to move in a direction away from first leg 410.

Second arm 437 may be defined on a rear surface of second leg 430 at connecting end 432. Second arm 437 may be sized and shaped to interconnect with a recess of first leg 410. Second arm 437 may comprise a second arm channel 438 and a second arm protrusion 439. Second arm channel 438 may be configured to receive a portion of elongated end 412. Second arm channel 438 may be configured to guide and reduce movement of second arm 437 relative to elongated end 412. second arm protrusion 439 may be configured to engage a channel of a recess of first leg 410. Second arm protrusion 439 may be configured to at least partially prevent second leg 430 from over-extending in a direction away from first leg 410. For example, in response to second arm protrusion 439 being inserted into the channel and during an extension of mount 400 to a second position, second arm protrusion 439 may contact a stop within the channel. The contact of second arm protrusion 439 against the stop may at least partially prevent second leg 430 from continuing to move in a direction away from first leg 410.

In various embodiments, first arm 434 may be configured to interlock and slidably engage with first side recess 414. In that regard, first arm channel 435 may receive a portion of elongated end 412 proximate first side recess 414. First arm protrusion 436 may be inserted within first side channel 415. During operation of mount 400 to a second position, first arm protrusion 436 may contact first side stop 416.

In various embodiments, second arm 437 may be configured to interlock and slidably engage with second side recess 417. In that regard, second arm channel 438 may receive a portion of elongated end 412 proximate second side recess 417. Second arm protrusion 439 may be inserted within second side channel 418. During operation of mount 400 to a second position, second arm protrusion 439 may contact second side stop 419.

In various embodiments, mount 400 may be configured to operate from a first position into a second position. In the first position, a portion of second leg 430 may be in contact with a portion of first leg 410. For example, elongated end 412 may be in contact with connecting end 432. First arm 434 may be interlocked with first side recess 414 and second arm 437 may be interlocked with second side recess 417. First leg shoe end 413 may be separated from second leg shoe end 433. In the second position, second leg 430 may be extended away from first leg 410. For example, first arm 434 may slide within first side recess 414 and first arm protrusion 436 may contact first side stop 416. Second arm 437 may slide within second side recess 417 and second arm protrusion 439 may contact second side stop 419. First leg shoe end 213 may remain separated from second leg shoe end 233. In the second position, mount 400 may be positioned over a rail interface such that first leg 410 is on a first side of the rail interface and second leg 430 is on a second side of the rail interface. Mount 400 may be positioned on the rail interface such that the rail interface is inserted into the concave opening of rail mounting surface 409 between first leg 410 and second leg 430. Mount 400 may be operated back into the first position such that first leg 410 contacts the first side of the rail interface and second leg 430 contacts the second side of the rail interface. For example, an inner surface of first leg shoe end 413 may contact the first side of the rail interface and second leg shoe end 433 may contact the second side of the rail interface. Responsive to operation back into the first position, elongated end 412 may be in contact with connecting end 432. First arm 434 may remain interlocked with first side recess 414 and second arm 437 may remain interlocked with second side recess 417. First leg shoe end 413 may remain separated from second leg shoe end 233.

In various embodiments, and with specific reference to FIG. 6A, mount 400 is depicted in a first position (e.g., a resting position, a coupled position, a mounted position, etc.). As previously discussed, in the first position a portion of second leg 430 may be in contact with a portion of first leg 410. For example, elongated end 412 may be in contact with connecting end 432. First arm 434 may be interlocked with first side recess 414 and second arm 437 may be interlocked with second side recess 417. First leg shoe end 413 may be separated from second leg shoe end 433. First spring 470 and second spring 480 may provide a force pulling first leg 410 and second leg 430 together. Cross-member 490 may be configured to stabilize mount 400 in the first position.

In various embodiments, and with specific reference to FIG. 6B, mount 400 is depicted in a second position (e.g., an open position, a coupling position, a mounting position, etc.). As previously discussed, in the second position second leg 430 may be extended away from first leg 410. For example, first arm 434 may slide within first side recess 414 and first arm protrusion 436 may contact first side stop 416. Second arm 437 may slide within second side recess 417 and second arm protrusion 439 may contact second side stop 419. First leg shoe end 413 may remain separated from second leg shoe end 433. First spring 470 and second spring 480 may provide a force pulling first leg 410 towards second leg 430. As first spring 470 and second spring 480 are extended (e.g., stretched) in the second position, the force applied on first leg 410 and second leg 430 is greater in the second position than in the first position. Cross-member 490 may be configured to stabilize mount 400 in the second position. During movement of mount 400 from the first position to the second position (or from the second position into the first position), an end of cross-member 490 may be configured to slide within a cross-member channel of one of first leg 410 or second leg 430 while the opposite end of cross-member 490 remains coupled within the cross-member channel of the other of first leg 410 or second leg 430.

In various embodiments, and with reference to FIGS. 7A-7C, a mount 700 with a mount adaptor is disclosed. Mount 700 may be similar to, and/or share structures, dimensions, and components with, mount 100 (with brief reference to FIG. 1), mount 200 (with brief reference to FIGS. 2A-2E), and/or mount 400 (with brief reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B). Mount 700 may comprise a body. The body may comprise a top surface 702 opposite a bottom surface 703, a first side surface opposite a second side surface, and a front surface opposite a rear surface.

In various embodiments, mount 700 may comprise an accessory mounting surface 708. Accessory mounting surface 708 may be similar to any other accessory mounting surface disclosed herein. Accessory mounting surface 708 may be defined on top surface 702. Accessory mounting surface 708 may comprise a recessed surface 774 and an opening 776 (e.g., a recessed surface opening). Opening 776 may be coaxial with recessed surface 774.

In various embodiments, recessed surface 774 may be configured to receive an adaptor 778. Adaptor 778 may be configured to allow a mounted accessory, accessory mount, or the like to rotate into a plurality of fixed positions (e.g., discrete angular positions). For example, in response to an accessory comprising a recording device, a flashlight, or the like, it may be desired to rotate the accessory into different angles and positions based on factors such as the user, the position of the accessory, and/or the like.

Adaptor 778 may be sized and shaped to be received within recessed surface 774. Adaptor 778 may comprise a first adaptor end 787 opposite a second adaptor end 788. Second adaptor end 788 may be configured to couple to recessed surface 774. Adaptor 778 may comprise an adaptor opening 789 defined through first adaptor end 787 and second adaptor end 788. Adaptor opening 789 may be configured to align with opening 776 in response to adaptor 778 being coupled to recessed surface 774.

In various embodiments, recessed surface 774 and adaptor 778 may each comprise a grouping of shapes configured to engage one another at regular rotational intervals. The grouping of shapes may include protrusions, depressions, detents, teeth, splines, and/or the like. For example, recessed surface 774 may comprise a plurality of positioning recesses 775. Each positioning recess 775 may correspond to a discrete angular position. Adaptor 778 may comprise a positioning tab 779. Positioning tab 779 may be configured to be received within a positioning recess 775. In that regard, positioning adaptor 778 and positioning tab 779 into different positioning recesses 775 may align adaptor 778 into different fixed positions.

In various embodiments, an insert 777 (e.g., press insert) may be configured to couple mount 700 to an accessory, accessory mount, or the like. Insert 777 may comprise a first insert end 784 opposite a second insert end 785. First insert end 784 may be inserted through opening 776 at bottom surface 703 and through adaptor opening 789. Second insert end 785 may be configured to couple to or contact bottom surface 703. Insert 777 may comprise an insert opening 786. Insert opening 786 may comprise a threaded surface. In that regard, insert opening 786 may be configured to receive a threaded fastener of an accessory, accessory mount, or the like.

Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described herein with regard to specific embodiments. Furthermore, the connecting lines shown in the various figures contained herein are intended to represent exemplary functional relationships and/or physical couplings between the various elements. It should be noted that many alternative or additional functional relationships or physical connections may be present in a practical system. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any elements that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features or elements of the disclosures. The scope of the disclosure is accordingly to be limited by nothing other than the appended claims and their legal equivalents, in which reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean “one and only one” unless explicitly so stated, but rather “one or more.” Moreover, where a phrase similar to “at least one of A, B, or C” is used in the claims, it is intended that the phrase be interpreted to mean that A alone may be present in an embodiment, B alone may be present in an embodiment, C alone may be present in an embodiment, or that any combination of the elements A, B, and C may be present in a single embodiment; for example, A and B, A and C, B and C, or A and B and C.

Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided herein. In the detailed description herein, references to “various embodiments,” “some 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. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is submitted that it is within the knowledge of one skilled in the art to affect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described. After reading the description, it will be apparent to one skilled in the relevant art(s) how to implement the disclosure in alternative embodiments. Furthermore, no element, component, or method step in the present disclosure is intended to be dedicated to the public regardless of whether the element, component, or method step is explicitly recited in the claims. No claim element is intended to invoke 35 U.S.C. 112 (f) unless the element is expressly recited using the phrase “means for.” As used herein, the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

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