Patent Application
20180053607
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This invention relates to a tape switch mounting bracket for a firearm comprising of a one piece mounting bracket with at least two (2) parallel opposite first and second ends, switch slot, rail attachment feature, at least four (4) apertures, and whereby the switch slot has an indentation with at least one rounded rectangular third end and an overhang on said first and second ends and said third end and is adapted to receive a tape switch; whereby the rail attachment feature can be configured to fit a variety of rail mounting systems; whereby at least (2) apertures are adapted for receiving screws to attach said mounting bracket to said rail mounting system and whereby at least two apertures are adapted for receiving additional tape switch operated accessories.
Many individuals use firearms with tape switch or pressure switch accessors. The use of these accessories requires that the tape switch to be attached to the firearm in some manner, and the use of tape switch attachments on firearms is known in the prior art.
Typically tape switches are attached to firearms by the use of adhesive backed hook and loop strips, wire, wire ties, or rubber bands. These means of attachment do not hold the tape switch in a secure or constant position and can easily be snagged on clothing or other obstructions and therefore allow the tape switch to move creating an inconsistent tape switch position issue for an end user. The end user requires the tape switch to remain in a constant fixed position. Further these means of attachment make moving the tape switch to a different location on the firearm or to a different firearm difficult or cumbersome. The prevent invention addresses these problems and disclose a tape switch mounting bracket which securely holds a tape switch in a constant position and allows the end user to remove or replace a damaged tape switch easily without removing the tape switch mounting bracket, and make moving the tape switch to a different position on the firearm simple. Thus, there is a need for a tape switch mounting bracket for a firearm.
As will be seen from the subsequent description, the preferred embodiments of the present invention overcome the problems and difficulties of the known prior art.
Many individuals use firearms with tape switch or pressure switch accessories such as lights which must be attached a firearm in some manner. The current means to attach tape switch accessories do not hold the tape switch in a secure or constant position. This is particularly important for end users using a tape switch light accessory in a low-light or dark environment. Further these current means of attachment make moving the tape switch to a different location on the firearm or to a different firearm difficult.
The present invention relates to tape switch mounting bracket for use with a firearm comprising of a one-piece mounting bracket with at least two (2) parallel opposite first and second ends, switch slot, rail attachment feature, at least four (4) apertures, and whereby the switch slot is adapted to receive a tape switch; and whereby the rail attachment feature is adapted to mount to a variety of rail mounting systems. The preferred embodiment includes a tape switch mounting bracket with a switch slot comprising of an indention with at least one rounded rectangular third end and an overhang on said first and second ends and said third end; the section beneath or at an adjacent angle to the switch slot comprises of a rail attachment feature to mount the tape switch bracket to a variety of rail mounting systems. These mounting features included specific shapes and dimensions as required by their original designers to attach various types of equipment and brackets to the mounting rail. One type of mounting system is MIL-STD 1913 or Picatinny accessory mounting rail for small arms. A second type mounting system is KeyMod developed by VLTOR Weapon Systems of Tucson, Ariz., and yet a third type of mounting system is M-Lok developed by Magpul Industries. Each rail mounting system has its own unique fastening methods and requires some standard and some specialized fasteners to hold the tape switch bracket secure to the rail mounting system. These three mounting rail systems are noted as the three most prevalent rail mounting systems in the firearm industry. The art work in the patent shows the tape switch bracket attached to these three rail mounting systems but is not intended to account for all rail mounting systems in the firearm industry. Moreover the patent intent is to provide a secure method of mounting a tape switch.
In accordance with the present invention, a tape switch mounting bracket for firearm is disclosed.
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The preferred embodiments as described herein allow the entire apparatus to be securely held in a constant position on the rail system for the end user which resolve the issue of movement seen with other means of attachment for tape switches. Additionally, the preferred embodiments of the entire apparatus allow the tape switch to be held securely in a constant position through the use of friction and when needed allows the end user to simply and easily remove the tape switch without the removing the tape switch mounting bracket from the firearm.
Although the description above contains many specifications, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention.
