FIXING ASSEMBLY OF WEAPON
Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to a mounting assembly for a weapon, more particularly, to a mounting assembly for a weapon for the support in the front of a weapon or weapon system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Weapons that have cylinders for the discharge of ammunition are adapted primarily to be fastened in the vicinity of the trigger, more particularly by means of a "gun-type handle". A wide variety of styles and configurations are known for gun handles, the key considerations being functionality, ergonomic features and aesthetic characteristics. For weapons with "long" cylinders, rifles for example, the front support of the same is effected by the placement of a handle on the front end, for example, a protection for the hands of the cylinder or similar (ie a lower portion of the front portion of the weapon). With the emergence and advancement of weapons systems, for example tactical weapons, the functionality of the "weapon" has become very diverse, a challenge is to maintain the ease of use of the variety of weapons.
REF: 170050 characteristics of it and avoid a problematic, inflexible and heavy system. Many elements of the armed services and law enforcement officials are provided with, and carry a tactical weapon system that includes a host "weapon" such as a rifle that is equipped with, or may be equipped with, a variety of "supplementary devices", for example a 40mm grenade launcher Such host weapons, sometimes referred to as modular weapons systems, can be configured or can be further adapted to receive a variety of lanes, internal bars, or lane systems, hand protection components and / or upper / lower receiver components, cylinder heads, or other accessories (eg, sites, lighting devices, anchors or fastening parts of the holder, etc.). Accessories of the weapons systems have been specific to the manufacturer, each manufacturer of the modular weapons systems provide items for integration with their rail, system lanes, etc. Although the front handles of the guns are known and commercially available for integration with a front end assembly of a gun, more particularly a rail or rail system, the variety of front end configurations available for a gun have prevented a solution "that fits a single size", more versatile, for the front support of a weapon system in its variety of configurations. For example, in a weapon system comprising a host weapon (for example, a rifle) and a supplementary device (for example, a grenade launcher), the launcher is mounted to the rifle in a position that places the launcher in half front of the rifle and down the rifle cylinder. This location has been the standard of the armed forces around the world since the introduction of the grenade launcher mounted on the rifle approximately 40 years ago. Although the fixation method described above of the launcher with respect to the host rifle may be the most practical solution for the integration of these separate devices, it does not provide the user with the best solution to carry or operate the rifle or launcher when the two devices are combined The transport or operation of a combined rifle / launcher weapon system requires one of the operator's hands to be placed on the handle of the rifle gun type, near the trigger of the rifle, while the other hand is placed near the front end of the weapon system, below the grenade launcher, to support the system in a position chosen by the operator to transport and / or operate any device. On the right hand side, typically used to support the rear end of the rifle in the gun-type handle, and to operate the rifle's trigger, the handle that allows the operator to close its fingers around it and use its finger is partially wrapped around the gun. index to fire the rifle. On the left-hand side, typically used to support the front end of the rifle (ie the end away from the user), is placed below the grenade launcher in a cup-up or cradle-like position with fingers and the thumb wrapped partially around the protection for the launcher's hands to support both the weight of the rifle / launcher combination and to control its orientation on all axes. The required palm-up position of the left hand of the operator is necessary because the hand flange protection of the 40mm launcher cylinder can not be held by the operator's hand in any other way. Because the cylinder is located below the launcher receiver, the hand guard does not encircle and can not completely encircle the cylinder, thus making it impossible for the operator to place his hand around the cylinder to establish a strong hold on the cylinder. the cylinder. This leads to weak control of the weapon system and increased operator fatigue due to the necessary position of the hand and its orientation with respect to the weapon system, more particularly, the launcher thereof. The diameter along the protection for the hands of the launcher is above 5.71 cm (2.25 inches) which is greater than 50% larger than the optimum holding diameter for an operator with average-sized hands to hold an object through of placing your fingers around it, and having at least one finger that turns back to your thumb. The protection for the hands of the caster cylinder is not dimensioned to provide the best clamping surface, it is sized to fit a 40 mm cylinder inside it. With the knowledge that this rifle / launcher combination is now a heavy frontal part because of the change in the center of gravity of the rifle with the addition of the launcher, and that the diameter and orientation of the hand protection are controlled by the functional characteristics of the launcher, both a user and a non-user, understands why this combination of weapons system, although highly desirable for its capabilities, is difficult to control and is fatiguing in its transport and operation, mainly because of the position and the required orientation of the hands. The only solution to relieve fatigue and add additional control over the system to the operator is to change the way in which the operator holds the launcher. There are many obstacles to developing a better way to hold the launcher. To provide comfort, leverage and maximum efficiency to the operator, the area in which the launcher is held must not be changed, only the position of the operator's hand. The only way to change the position of the hand as required to hold the launcher is to add a restraint device. Adding any component, assembly or device to a cylinder of the 40mm grenade launcher presents a variety of challenges, some of which are described here later. First, the M203's 40mm cylinder hand protection is made of a thin plastic material which is primarily designed to serve as a location for the operator to place his hand on. As there is very little heat produced when firing through an M203 cylinder, the hand protection is not specifically required to perform an insulating function. Secondly, the 40 mm hand protection surface of the M203 is interrupted by two rivets holding the cartridge and a locating rivet of the hand protection. Such structures can interfere with fixing solutions, and therefore require consideration. Third, the 40mm cylinder of the M203 is a thin-walled design that avoids the use of fasteners that only partially penetrate the cylinder wall. In fact, the protection for the hands of the cylinder is adhered adhesively to the cylinder because the walls of the cylinder prohibit the use of fasteners. In addition, the cylinders of the weapons are usually not pierced by fasteners because their main function is to contain explosive gases. Any solution that requires a fastener that breaks the cylinder wall is not possible. Still further, the thin wall of the cylinder prevents any fixing solution that could distort the cylinder by the application of pressure non-uniformly, such that a cylinder is incapable of proper operation. Fourth, the M203 cylinder assembly is designed for the removal of the receiver without tools. This allows an easy cleaning by the operator since the barrel is the component that gets dirty during the shots. Being able to clean the cylinder as a separate component, it keeps the rest of the receiver and the rifle to which it is fixed without contamination by the cleaning process. Any fixing solution of the handle that prevents or inhibits this process of removal of the cylinder is undesirable. In addition, cleaning the cylinder can be a problematic issue when using solvents to remove the resident cylinder and then repeatedly rinsing the cylinder to remove the solvent residue. The cylinder and the hand protection are contaminated on the outside during the process and must also be cleaned. A dry hand protection is essential so that the operator can hold a handhold. Any fixing solution of the handle that remains on the cylinder during the cleaning process becomes another area to be cleaned and therefore is undesirable. Fifth, the cylinder is also removable from the receiver to allow a gunsmith to perform repairs. Without removing it, it would be impossible to replenish or change the cylinder extension, repair or replace the cartridge locator or the cartridge locator spring. To perform these repairs, the cylinder is placed in a screw press or other fastener that places and supports the mounting of the cylinder along the sides and on the bottom during repairs. Any tie fixing solution that remains in place in any of these areas would inhibit maintenance activities and similarly is undesirable. Finally, the hand protection can be removed from the cylinder for the repair of the cartridge retaining springs or for the replacement of the hand protection itself. Any fixing solution of the handle that is permanently fixed to the protection of the hands, could either inhibit or make this activity or exchange impossible. Accordingly, it is highly desirable and advantageous to provide a weapon handle assembly for supporting a front part of the weapon or a weapon system, more particularly a versatile weapon handle assembly for selective integration with a grenade launcher. 40 mm in which: - is commercially available "off the shelf" and does not require development effort; - can be equipped with any M203 launcher now in service, without required modifications thereof; - that it is small, light in weight and with a rough surface; that is not permanently mounted on the launcher cylinder assembly; - that can be quickly fixed and detached from the protection for the launcher's hands by the operator without the need for tools; conforms closely to the surface of the cylinder; - Do not pierce the cylinder or the protection for the hands;
- that can be placed adjustably on the launcher to suit the operator's size and comfort preferences; that can help and / or improve the firing accuracy of the weapon system (for example, the rifle and the launcher); which allows the operator to have an improved control of the arms because of a better grip; that does not hinder or prolong the maintenance activities of the launcher or the rifle; - that does not involve or involve additional operational considerations or limitations of the rifle or launcher; that does not require additional training of the operator for its use; - improve the control of the weapon by the operator, and therefore, its safety; - reduce operator fatigue by improving the method by which the launcher and rifle are operated and transported; - which allows the operator to easily focus all the energy in the movement associated with the opening / closing of the launcher cylinder by reducing the effort required to hold the cylinder while in motion; - improve the loading and recharging operations of the M203, making them faster and more controllable; therefore, a faster acquisition of the target point by the operator is allowed to fire in the next round; - that provides improved fire speed and accuracy that makes the operator safer and more effective; - that allows the operator to maintain or easily restore a firm grip on the launcher and the rifle in wet, rainy or snowy conditions or in the presence of any other contaminants that now perform these difficult actions with the common hand position required to hold the protection of the launcher's hands, - - which allows the operator to maintain or easily restore a firm hold on the launcher and rifle while using the weapons when walking, running or after a fall or other unexpected activity. This improvement in control makes the operator more effective and safe for others around him. With the adaptability of the weapon which is a consideration or important factor for a user of the weapon, "a rail adapter system" (RAS) has become a popular accessory for / on combat rifles and the like . There are many versions of such systems made by many manufacturers; see for example those produced by Knight Armament Co. Typically, a RAS is installed in place of the weapon's hands protection (ie, replaced therefore) and is proposed to provide a universal structure (ie, a rail) for fixing by coupling (ie, receiving) the accessories; for example, an intermittent light, a thermal telescope, a laser beam, etc., to the rifle in the positions of 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock around the cylinder of the weapon. The known systems incorporate different rail lengths and integration techniques for fixing to the weapon. Some RAS consist of a two-piece assembly, especially a first portion that provides the rails at the 3, 9, and 12 o'clock positions, a second portion that provides a lane at / for the 6 o'clock position. It is advantageous that the lane of the 6 o'clock position be removable separately to allow the installation of the grenade launcher (ie, instead of the same as a competa in each structure for the same physical space, and generally uses the same points). fixation on the weapon). The RAS system was originally proposed by the United States Navy in 1998 to provide all vendors with a common style of attachment point to the M-16 rifle. Although the specification of the beveled side edge of the rail (ie, its profile), the circumferential clock positions for the rails around the gun cylinder, and the challenges of the spacing between the rail supports and their marking (eg, B22, B28, etc., for "inferior", with design of "T" for "superior"), the implementation of the solution (that is, the strategies of integration of the weapon) was left to those in the place of the market. In addition to the accessories mentioned above
(ie, flashing lights, telescopes, lens search aids), handles for rail mounting (eg, handles on the vertical front portion), are available for attachment to rail with rail mounting handles previously known characterized by a female mounting projection which is slidably received on a RAS rail, and is thereafter selectively joined to a portion of the rail by means, for example, of a threaded fastener that is clamped to engage or exert pressure against the rail to secure the handle to it. In a rail mounting handle offered by Knight's Armament Co., a joint stud is threaded into an axial hole in a hand grip having a rail receiving projection. The union stud includes a base or cap end defining a lowermost extremity for the device, and a free and opposite end thereof having a protrusion (eg, a centrally located projection) on an upper surface thereof. .
During the sliding of the handle by means of the projection, longitudinally along and on the rail; the union stud is extended upward relative to the handle so that the protrusion on the upper end of the free end thereof locates one of the many slots or channels spaced distantly in the rail (i.e., the knob is dimensioned to be received inside one of the slots or channels spaced distantly). After this, the joint stud is further tightened in compressed engagement with a portion of the rail. The subject design has been problematic with the protrusion that is susceptible to breakage and / or deformation, and requiring additional attention from the operator to properly place the handle on the rail such that the protrusion will in fact fall into one of the many grooves. of location. Since the groove and the raised portions between the grooves of the rail are of the same width, the operator has a 50-50 chance of placing it correctly the first time. When the location is lost, the handle will not be pressed up. A further disadvantage of currently known rail mounting handles is the requirement that they must slide, more particularly, they must slide over the RAS rail from the front of the weapon (i.e., the end of the hole) towards the back of the weapon (that is, the end of the stock). Known handles can not slide over the rear end of the rail because there is not enough space between the end of the rail and the rifle receiver to allow access for alignment of the projection with the rail. This is a critical consideration when any other accessory must be mounted on the front of the handle rail. In the event that a user wishes to remove the handle from the weapon, or move it to a different lane to improve handling, a large interval of time is taken for the configuration or reconfiguration of the weapon. Accordingly, it remains advantageous to provide a handgrip of the weapon that can be mounted in a versatile manner to the rail of a RAS, still further, to provide a rail mounting handle having a secure and easily operable fastening mechanism, especially one that leaves the sliding couplings and / or the connecting studs known hitherto. In addition, a handle for the front portion of a weapon or weapon system that is versatile in its assurance methodology is desirable and advantageous. For example, and as mentioned here, a weapon handle that has an adaptive or conversion capability to receive a variety of weapons or weapon system structures is particularly desirable., more particularly, a handle of the weapon characterized by clamping jaws. For example, a weapon handle having replaceable or substitutable jaws for holding a cylinder of the grenade launcher on the one hand, or a rail on a RAS on the other hand, is especially advantageous. The more specific features and advantages obtained in view of these features will become apparent with reference to the figures and the detailed description of the invention. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A mounting of the preferred weapon handle of the subject invention is attached to a front portion of a weapon, for example, to a hand guard, at least partially surrounding it (i.e., holding the portion of the same) with two securing elements (i.e., jaws) of a base assembly that is supported for operative coupling by a handle. The base assembly further includes a post (eg, a threaded stud) having a fastening end adapted to retain each of the fastening pieces for oscillating movement therewith. The base mounting post is received inside a hole in the handle, a mandrel is interposed between the handle and the securing parts of the base assembly. When the base assembly is attracted to the handle by the rotation thereof around the base mounting post, the mandrel receives or seats the end of the post fixing part, with an upper free surface thereof which engages the securing parts. for the revolving closure about a portion of the weapon in the progress of securing the weapon holding assembly thereto. The handle of the weapon holding assembly advantageously includes an accessible storage space at a free end thereof. A lid is also provided for sealing the storage space. The mounting arrangement of the preferred weapon further includes a latching mechanism for reversibly securing the mandrel to the handle such that the mandrel and handle are raised upwardly on the base mount post to drive the securing parts and "secure" them. in its position around the weapon. Preferably, but not necessarily, the weapon holding assembly further includes an alignment and retention mechanism for positioning and retaining (i.e., unitarily orienting) the mandrel on the base assembly, more particularly, the securing end thereof. The handle of the object weapon can advantageously be provided with alternative securing elements for it to be equipped alternately, that is, the handle of the weapon can be converted quickly and easily to hold a cylinder of the grenade launcher, or a rail of a RAS . In the first case, each of the jaws is curved along its length to hold a cylinder of the launcher, each of the jaws has a surface (ie, a cylinder coupling surface) to receive a flange of a protection for the hands of the cylinder. In the latter case, each of the jaws includes a profiled surface, more particularly a receiving surface of the rail for coupling a side edge of a rail of a RAS. The securing parts are configured in such a way that while they are oscillatingly pulled towards each other, a rail receiving channel is formed within which a rail of the RAS is captured or can be captured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Referring now to the figures in which similar numerical references are used to designate like parts of the invention in all figures: Figure 1 illustrates the clamping assembly of the subject weapon of the invention, in combination with a weapon non-restrictive, representative, especially, an assault weapon; Figure 2 is a perspective "front" view of a preferred embodiment of the securing assembly of the weapon of the subject invention; Figure 3 is a perspective "back" view in perspective of the clamping assembly of the weapon of Figure 2; Figure 4 is an exploded view of the attachment assembly of the weapon of Figure 2; Figure 5 is a cross-section in "front" elevation of the clamping assembly of the weapon of Figure 2, illustrating the clamping parts thereof in a condition ready for receiving a front portion of a weapon, more particularly a launcher. of grenades of the M203 style; Figure 6 is a view like that of Figure 5, the securing parts of the subject invention shown rotated from its static position of Figure 5, and in secure engagement with the protection for the hands of the grenade launcher; Figure 7 is a section taken along lines 7-7 of Figure 6 illustrating a locking mechanism for the handle; in addition to an alignment and retention mechanism for the mandrel; Figure 8 is a section taken along lines 8-8 taken from Figure 7, further illustrating the locking mechanism for the handle; Figure 9 is a section taken along lines 9-9 of Figure 6 illustrating the interface of a securing part of the subject invention with the protection for the hands of the weapon;
Figure 10 is a section taken along lines 10-10 of Figure 5 illustrating articles housed within a handle storage compartment; Figure 11 is a rear perspective view of the clamping assembly of the weapon of the subject invention, in combination with a grenade launcher, and equipped with an attachment, especially an intermittent light assembly; Figure 12 illustrates the accessory of Figure 11 is an exploded view; Figure 13 is an exploded view, as the figure
3, of an alternative embodiment of the subject invention; and Figure 14 is an exploded view, like Figure 3, of a further embodiment of the subject invention illustrating, among other things, an alternative handle latching mechanism; Figure 15 illustrates a further embodiment of the subject invention, more particularly, a sectional view of the configuration of the jaw or of the alternative securing piece, ready for integration of a rail of a rail adapter system; and, Figure 16 is a partial exploded view, similar to that of Figure 4, illustrating the alternative jaws of the embodiment of Figure 15 in relation to the securing end of the post.
Detailed Description of the Invention As a preliminary matter, the structures and characteristics of the handle or mounting assembly of the weapon of the subject invention, shown in Figure 1 attached to a weapon system; they are generally illustrated in the views of Figures 2-12. The functionality of the clamping assembly of the object weapon is best appreciated with reference to Figures 5-9, where a variety of relationships between the selected structures and / or sub-assemblies of the subject invention and the weapon system and between the structures and / or sub-assemblies selected. Finally, the non-limiting, alternative, additional modalities of the clamping assembly of the object weapon are shown in Figures 13-16, more particularly, a modality that emphasizes an alternative interface between the base assembly and the handle (Figure 13), a additional modality that emphasizes an alternative mechanism for securing the handle (figure 14); and still further, a mode that emphasizes a configuration of the alternative clamp or securing piece (Figures 15 and 16). With reference to Figure 1, there is generally illustrated a preferred embodiment of the clamping assembly of the weapon 16 of the subject invention in operative engagement with a representative weapon, especially an assault weapon 18 (ie a weapon system). Generally, the fixture assembly of the weapon 16 of the subject invention includes a base assembly 20 extending from or supported by a handle 22. The base assembly 20 includes jaws or fastening pieces 24 adapted to be secured to a portion. front of the weapon 18 (for example, a front protection of the front portion thereof), more particularly each of the securing pieces 24 preferably includes a receiving surface of the weapon 26. Operationally, the function of securing the pieces of securing 24 of the base assembly 20 is implied by manipulation of the handle 22 relative thereto; more particularly, the interplay between the structures of the handle 22 and the base assembly 20, allows the securing parts 24 to be reversibly secured to the front portion of the weapon 18, as will be described later in greater detail, particularly with respect to the figures 5-9. The clamping assembly of the weapon 16 of Figure 1 is representatively shown operatively depending on a grenade launcher 28; for example, a 40 mm launcher of the M203 style. The clamping assembly of the weapon 16 can be selectively positioned for attachment to a hand guard 30 of the cylinder with rims of the launcher 28 to depend on it. It must be easily understood and appreciated; especially in view of the subject description, that the attachment assembly of the object weapon is not proposed to be limited to attachment to a grenade launcher. It is emphatically pointed out that the securing parts of the securing assembly of the object weapon are generally proposed to hold a front portion of the weapon or weapon system; The clamping function of the base assembly is particularly advantageous in the context of the object gun clamping assembly. Advantageously, the clamping assembly of the object weapon is designed for attachment to a front portion of a weapon such as a hand guard for the front support thereof. It is especially desirable to provide a weapon holding assembly which, with a small modification or without modification, can facilitate the forward support of a weapon such as a rifle, as well as a weapon equipped with a supplementary device (for example, a launcher). grenades), as they are widely used by military personnel and for compliance with the law. Referring now generally to Figures 2 and 3, and particularly with reference to Figure 4, the preferred embodiment of the securing assembly 16 of the weapon of the subject invention, generally includes a base assembly 20 extending from, or being supported generally by a handle 22 and a mandrel or collar 32, interposed between a portion of the base assembly 20 and the handle 22. Preferably, but not necessarily (see the devices of FIGS. 13 and 14), the mounting assembly of the weapon 16 includes in addition an alignment and retention mechanism 34 (i.e., a fastener) for the positioning and retention (i.e., unitary orientation) of the mandrel 32 on the base assembly 20, and still further, preferably but not necessarily, includes a latching mechanism 36 for reversibly securing the handle 22 to the mandrel 32, whereby the spatial relation (s) object between the handle 22 and the base assembly 20 is fixed. It will be described later. The base assembly 20 of the gun mounting assembly 16 includes the jaws or fastening pieces 24 adapted to be secured to the front portion of the gun, and a post 38 having a fastening end 40 adapted to retain the fastening parts 24. (figure 4). The securing pieces 24 are retained or attached to the securing end 40 of the post 38 for oscillating movement therewith, and are furthermore preferably individually deviated to readily accept the front portion of the weapon system (i.e. of the weapon is proposed so that it has a facilitated condition for fixing to the weapon, especially a state of pre-application / pre-fixation or "static" condition). The components of the base assembly, especially the securing parts 24 and the post 38, are preferably made of aluminum and are anodized with a hard black coating. Each of the securing pieces 24 of the base assembly 20 generally have a surface 26 for receiving the weapon, opposite an outer or outer surface 42, and opposite ends, especially a free end 44 opposite a base end 46. As noted better in Figure 4, the base end 46 of each of the securing pieces 24 is preferably adapted for oscillating movement (eg, the articulated coupling) on the securing end 40 of the post 38 (i.e. the distance between the front ends 44 of the securing parts 24 is not fixed, ie there is a range of travel between the free ends 44 of the securing parts 24). The base end 46 of each of the securing pieces 24, preferably has a lobe-like configuration; that is, a surplus of the material on the outer surface of the fixing part: the base end 46 has a local exterior surface that extends or pudes beyond an outline of an external radius of the securing part 24, (more particularly, a contour or profile associated with the outer surface 42 thereof), see FIGS. 4 and 5/6. Each lobe 48 (i.e., a locally thickened segment or termination) of the base end 46 of the securing member 24 includes a through hole 50 for receiving a bolt 52 through the segments 54 of the vertical wall of the securing end. 40 of the post 38 by means of a set of through holes 53 aligned and placed in pairs by which the securing piece 24 is secured to the post 38. The bolts 52 and the holes 50, 53 of the bolts, are of a specific design to allow the bolts 52 to be inserted from one side of the securing end 40 of the post 38 so that it is still held in a fixed position and secured by a tightening fit on the other side thereof. This method of assembly allows the replacement in the field of a securing piece that can be damaged, while preventing fasteners of the screw type from becoming loosened. Bolts are a strong coated steel material for protection against corrosion. The securing bolt 52 defines a pivot axis for each of the securing parts 24; the range of oscillating movement for the securing pieces 24 is regulated by the mandrel 32; that is, the internal relationships and interactions of and between the components of the clamping assembly of the weapon of the subject invention, for example, the base assembly 20 / handle 22, in response to the geometry and configuration of the weapon system that will be fastened The lobular configuration for the base end 46 of the securing member 24, essentially the excess material in the vicinity of the pivot axis thereof, ensures structural integrity in the vicinity of the through hole 50 of the securing parts during reliable oscillation at long term thereof. As previously noted, in the progress of easily securing and receiving a portion of a weapon system, a static condition for the weapon clamping assembly 16 advantageously positions (eg, deflects) the jaws 24 of the base assembly 20 in a condition "open" (figure 5). A compression spring 56, one for each of the securing pieces 24, is seated so as to be interposed between an outer surface of the lobe 48 of the base end 46 thereof, and a surface 58 from which the legs extend. segments of the vertical wall 54, opposite the securing end 40 of the post 38 (ie, a "floor" of the "space" receiving the securing piece, see Figures 4 and 5/6). In the static condition for the clamping assembly of the weapon 16 (Figure 5) the spring 56 biases each of the clamping pieces 24 (ie, imparts a force on the base end 46 of the clamping piece 24) thereby that the securing pieces 24 are "open" to facilitate the capture of a portion of the weapon. The deflecting effect of the springs 56 on the securing parts 24 is negated, or more generally regulated, to the point where the springs 56 are compressed and the free ends 44 of the securing parts secured to the weapon 18 (Figure 6) by the mandrel 32 as will be described later. A further advantageous feature of the subject invention is that the securing pieces 24 can not be opened far enough to allow the opening of the springs 56 to loosen and drop them. This is because of the special relationship between the locations of the holes 53 of the end bolts of the securing parts, the holes 50 of the securing bolt, the holes 60 of the spring, the length of the springs 56, and the height of the side walls 54 of the end 40 of the post securing piece 38. An additional functionality of the springs 56 is to eliminate any rattling that could otherwise be caused by an operator carrying the gun 16 holding assembly without securing pieces 24 are manually moved to their fully closed position. As should be appreciated easily, any excessive noise at critical times can endanger the operator. The free ends 44 of each of the securing pieces 24 preferably, but not necessarily, have a profiled tip 62 that is, the tip 62 of the free end 44 is not square or has the shape of a square. Instead of having a single flat surface joining or becoming unitary with the outside 42 and the receiving surface of the weapon 26, a combination of flat surfaces, extending from the outside 42 and the receiving surface 26 of the end gun 44, are joined, at an angle of approximately 90 ° to define the end of the free end or the tip 62. The configuration of the object securing tip is advantageous because it allows the coupling of each of the securing pieces 24 with the upper portion of the protection 30 for the hands, for example, a vertical edge 64 thereof, such that although the circumferential movement around the protection of the hands 30 of the launcher is prohibited, still the relationship between the securing tip 62 and the hand protection 30, allows a calculated amount of play to be accommodated to the inherent manufacturing tolerances of the hand protection, as well as those between the variants of the tolerances of the known manufacturers of the handle, as well as the infiltrations of the waste (Figure 6). Each of the securing pieces 24 of the base assembly 20, in the progress of the securing, are preferably curved along their entire length, i.e. between the base 46 and the free end 44 thereof. The receiving surface 26 of the weapon of each of the securing pieces 24 is adapted to cooperatively engage (eg, receive or seat) an outer surface of the hand guard 30 of the front portion of the weapon (see Figure 9). ). For example, in the context of the reception on the grenade launcher 28 of FIG. 1, the receiving surface 26 includes a concave segment 66, more particularly a rounded notch for receiving or seating a projection 68 of the protection for the 30 hands of the cylinder. Although the "flats" 70 of the hand guard 30 could intuitively be preferable for the reception of a handle or handle, the projections 68 thereof provide an integral indexing and alignment at 90 ° with a longitudinal axis of the cylinder 72. of the pitcher. The rounded notch 76 of the receiving surface 26 of the weapon, among other things: facilitates the selection by the operator of a location of the specific protrusion on the hand guard for manual positioning in front of the gun mounting assembly; maintains the selected position helps the whole gun clamp assembly, especially the handle thereof, to resist forward to backward movement (ie, longitudinal movement) when the operator is exerting a pull / push force on the same while operating or transporting the weapons system.
Each of the securing pieces 24 further includes a rounded recess 74 through a short axis thereof, above a midpoint of the length thereof (i.e., placed closer to the free end 44 of the securing member. 24 instead of at the base end 46 thereof). The rounded recess 74 traverses effectively (i.e., traverses laterally) the receiving surface 26 of the weapon from one side edge to the other side edge. Depending on the producer of the hand protection, a rivet 76 (FIG. 5) of a locating disc, not shown, can protrude significantly from the launcher cylinder 72. The recess rounded 74 of the receiving surface 26 of the gun allows parts securing the base 20 assembly to be placed on top of, or on, the rivet 76 without consideration for protuberance (ie, allows the fixation not hindered on it, figure 6) so as not to limit the placement options in relation to the pitcher. As previously noted, the base assembly 20 also includes the pole or stud 38 which, among other things, supports the securing parts of the base assembly 20. At least a portion of the pole 38 is threaded for the integration of the handle 22 , as evidenced by the reference to Figure 4, more particularly, the threaded portion of the post 38, and consequently the complete base assembly 20, is proposed to be attracted towards or within the handle 22. An extremely narrow adjustment of the securing parts 24 and the securing end 40 of the post 38 to the hand guard 30 is especially advantageous for the proper functioning of the object device. The more perfect the adjustment, the less pressure will be necessary to keep the mounting assembly in the proper position. In the progress thereof, the segments 54 of the vertical wall of the securing end 40 of the post 38 (i.e., the walls between which the securing pieces 24 are interposed for the oscillating support, figure 4) include an upper edge profiled (for example, bevelled) 78 (that is, the contact surface of the projection of the cylinder, see figure 7). The upper edge 78, more particularly, the upper end of each segment 54 of the vertical wall edge is adapted for abutment with a portion of a shoulder 80 adjacent the rim 81 captured by the chuck or workpiece clamping 24. The feature The aforementioned structural structure prevents the forward and backward release of the clamping assembly 16 of the weapon, yet still allows a small amount of oscillation to be carried out at high thrust / traction pressures. The mandrel or collar 32 of the securing assembly of the weapon 16 of the subject invention is positioned to operatively attach the handle 22 to the base assembly 20, especially, for engaging or receiving the securing end 40 of the pole 38 and the parts of 24 entrenchment by themselves. In the progress of the same, the mandrel 32 preferably has upper 84 and lower 86 portions, the bottom portion 86 is received or seated on the top of the handle 22, the upper portion 84 receives or seats the end securement 40 post 38, and engages the securing pieces 24. The mandrel 32 is generally received on the post 38 of the base assembly 20, see for example FIGS. 4 and 5 to "travel" the handle 22"upwardly" of the mounting post 38 base 20 as will be detailed later with reference to figures 5 and 6. The mandrel 32 is preferably made of aluminum and is anodized with a black hard coating. Structurally, the upper portion 84 of the mandrel 32 includes at least one set of walls 88 arranged in opposite pairs, the main walls for the purpose of description, between which a "floor" 90 extends (ie, the walls 88 extend upwardly from the floor 90). Preferably, but not necessarily (see FIGS. 13 and 14), the upper portion 84 of the mandrel 32 includes an additional set of walls placed in opposite pairs, especially, the secondary walls 92. The floor 90, which includes an opening or hole for receiving the post 38 of the base assembly 20, in combination with the vertical walls 88, 92, effectively "houses" the securing end 40 of the post 38 and thereby protects the pivot joint of the securing parts 24 with the post 38 (compare figures 2 or 3 with figure 4). A sealed interface between the mandrel 32 and the post 38 of the base assembly 20 is advantageous, and achieved by the imposition of an O-ring 94, which is received around the post 38 adjacent the securing end 40, between the end of securing 40 of the post 38 and the floor 90 of the upper position 84 of the mandrel 32. This seal helps to ensure that fluids or other contaminants do not enter or migrate toward the handle 22. The seal also softens the 30 ° end of the movement of tightening (ie, rotation) of the handle by the operator and makes it easier to release the grip from the hand guard. Finally, in the maintenance progress of a waste-free environment, the upper portion 84 of the mandrel 32 preferably includes openings to facilitate the exit of debris that could otherwise be collected within the upper portion 84 thereof. Each of the main walls 88 of the upper portion 84 of the mandrel 32 preferably includes a profiled top edge 98 (eg beveled), which defines a contact point (i.e., a line or contact surface) for and / or between the mandrel 32, especially the upper portion 84 thereof and each of the securing parts 24. As can easily be appreciated based on the description of this point, the securing pieces 24 of the base assembly 20 respond oscillatingly to the axial positioning of the mandrel 32 relative to the post 38 of the base assembly 20. With particular reference now further to Figure 7, the alignment and retaining mechanism 34 of the subject invention ensures proper positioning of the mandrel 32 on the post 38 while limiting the vertical or axial travel with respect thereto, such that the main walls 88 of the upper portion 84 of the mandrel 32 are placed all the time for s and finally attaching the fastening pieces 24 of the base assembly 20. The alignment and retaining mechanism 34 generally includes a retainer assembly 100, especially a retaining pin 102 and the compression spring 104, carried by the post 38, plus particularly the securing end 40 of the post 38. The stop pin 102, which preferably has a rounded free end 106, is held in a position extended by the force of the compression spring 104. The stop pin 102 is held captive by a wide round base 108, on which the spring 104 acts, which can not be fitted through the hole 100 from which the rounded free end 106 of the stop pin 102 extends or protrudes. The compression spring 104 is retained within the securing end 40 of the post 38 by a threaded set screw 112, preferably further secured using the threaded fastening compound as is well known. The rounded free end 106 of the stop pin 102 of the alignment and retaining mechanism 34 extends deviated from the hole 110, beyond a side surface 114 of one of the segments 54 of the opposite vertical wall of the securing end. of the post 38. The upper portion 84 of the mandrel is adapted to receive in a fixed manner the stop pin 102. In the progress thereof, one of the secondary walls 92 of the upper portion 84 of the mandrel 32 includes an opening or slot 116 through which the reception of the stop pin 102 is made, the travel of the mandrel 32 relative to the base assembly 20 is limited by means of this to the geometry or configuration of the groove 116. An upper edge of the secondary wall object 92 is delimited by an inclined surface 119 which, during adjustment of the mandrel 32 on the post 38, momentarily compresses the stop pin 102. for the subsequent deflected extension, and therefore for placement in a captured manner within the slot 18. An integral tool 120 is preferably, but not necessarily, provided as part of the base assembly 20 for driving the stop bolt 102 (is to say, to compress the bolt 102, that is, the rounded free end 106 thereof, into the hole) in the progress of removal of the mandrel 32 from assembly b 20. The tool 120 of the stop pin is adapted to be received reversibly within an axial hole 122 of the post 38 as shown. The lower portion 86 of the mandrel 32, which includes a wall 124 extending downwardly from the upper portion 84 of the mandrel 32, essentially receives an upper portion 126 of the handle 22. The wall 124 of the lower portion 86 of the mandrel 32, which is circumferentially configured to comparatively couple (i.e., encircle) the upper portion or upper portion 126 of the handle 22, depends on the upper portion 84 of the mandrel 32 such that the "underside" of the floor 90 of the upper portion 84 of the mandrel 32, in combination with the wall 124 of the lower portion 86 thereof, defines a space within which the upper part of the handle 126 is received. Integrally with the mandrel 32 is the latching assembly 36 to reversibly secure the clamping assembly of the target weapon to a weapon system. The mounting or latching system 36 preferably, but not necessarily (see also FIGS. 13 and 14), includes a detent pin 128 having a beveled tip 130, a compression spring 132 for deflecting the bolt 128, and an actuator (FIG. for example, a stud 134) extending from the stopping pin 128 (figures 7 and 8). A vertical hole 136 of the mandrel 32 receives the spring 132 and the stop bolt 128 to bias the bolt 128, more particularly the bevelled tip 130, towards the top of the handle 126 which is adapted to receive selectively (i.e. indexed) the same. The wall 124 of the lower portion 86 of the mandrel 32 includes an opening or slot 138 through which a portion of the actuator extends (ie, a shaft 140 of the stud 134 passes through the opening 138 for the threaded coupling. inside a threaded side hole of retaining pin 128). The opening 138 (for example, a vertically oriented oval or the like) allows the vertical travel of the actuator 134, and therefore the stop bolt 128. As will be detailed later, the actuator 134 is positioned for easy manipulation with the thumb in the progress of decoupling the bevelled tip 130 from the stopping pin 128 from the upper portion 126 of the handle 22. The handle or hand grip 22 of the securing assembly of the target weapon is generally configured to comfortably "fit" to a hand of the typical user, even when wearing gloves. It is essential that the handle be easily attached in a variety of environmental conditions. The handle is preferably made of an acetal copolymer resin, more particularly, an acetal copolymer resin marketed by E.I. Du Pont De Neumors under the Delrin® brand, due to its superior physical and manufacturing characteristics. As will be readily appreciated with reference to figures 4 and 5 or 6, the handle 22 generally has a round cross section, preferably, but not necessarily, a non-uniform circular cross section over the entire length thereof. An outer surface 144 extends between the opposite ends of the handle, especially the free ends (i.e., the upper part 146 and the lower part 148) thereof, which is circumferentially understood longitudinally about a longitudinal axis of the handle The handle 22 further preferably includes the upper 150 and lower 152 discrete compartments, which correspond approximately to the upper and lower handle portions 126. The upper compartment 156 (eg, a hole) is accessible at the upper end 146 of the handle 22 (FIG. 4), while the lower compartment 152 is accessible in the lower end portion 154 of the handle 22 which is preferably adapted to receive a lid, more preferably and advantageously, a reversible attachment cap 156. lower portion 154 of handle 22 is preferably of a uniform dimension over its entire length, and includes notches in outer surface 154 thereof, more particularly, circumferential notches 158 spaced apart, as shown, for example, in Figure 5 It should be noted that the alternative surface adaptations in the portion 154 of the lower handle, to facilitate fastening man It is comfortable and safe, they are easily appreciated, they are well known, and they are contemplated in the context of the subject invention. The upper portion 126 of the handle 22 is advantageously of a non-uniform dimension over its entire length, more particularly, and with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle 22 and the portion 154 of the lower handle, a radius of the handle 22 is initially reduces upwards, then increases upwards, ending in a rounded upper edge 160 for handle 22 (figure 5). In addition to the ergonomic considerations, the object configuration, more particularly, that portion of the handle 22 received within the lower portion 86 of the mandrel 32 (see FIGS. 5-7), provides mechanical advantages in the progress of mounting fixation to a weapon. As noted previously, the upper part of the handle 126 is adapted to receive preferably a sub-assembly of the weapon holding assembly, especially the mandrel 32 in combination with the base assembly 20. The upper compartment 150 (eg, an axial hole) or longitudinal) receives the post 38 of the base assembly 20 therein, more particularly, the threads of the post 38 are received for the integration of a threaded portion 162 of the hole 150, more particularly, a threaded metal insert Helicoil® 164, provided for securing a reliable long-term interface between the base assembly 20 and the handle 22. The hole 150 is of sufficient length to accommodate the operating path length of the post 38 within the handle 22 (i.e., the pole 38 can be attracted towards the handle 22, to secure the securing pieces 24 around a portion of the weapon, without reaching the bottom). The upper edge 160 of the handle 22 includes the slots 166 spaced apart for reception of the beveled tip 130 of the stopping pin 128 of the latching mechanism 36. The rotation of the handle 22 around the post 38, (ie, inside the hole 150 of the portion 126 of the upper handle) involves the latch mechanism 36: because the upper perimetric edge 160 of the handle 22 contacts the latch pin 128 with the "forward" rotation of the handle (i.e. tightening), an inclined surface 168 of the bevelled tip 130 allows the stopping pin 128 to move easily from one notch to another of the notches 166 spaced apart (i.e., travel over the surfaces delimiting the notches).; the manipulation of the actuator 134 of the latch mechanism 34 is required to overcome the deflection force supplied to the latch pin 128, and thereby allows "inverse" rotation of the handle 22 (ie, loosening) relative to the sub-assembly, and consequently of the weapon mounting assembly (figures 7 and 8). The lower portion 154 of handle 22 is adapted to receive a cover 156 which can be reversibly received at the free end 148 of handle 22 (FIG. 4), more particularly a mouth 170 of lower compartment 152 of FIG. handle 22. Lid 156 generally includes a head 172 and rod 174 extending from a surface thereof, rod 174 carries threads or other means of integration with handle 22 (figures 4, 5/6). A 0 176 ring is advantageously received on the threaded rod 174 of the lid 156 to seal the head 172 of the lid 156 relative to the mouth 170 of the lower compartment 152 of the handle 22. The head 172 of the lid 156 is preferably configured to conform generally to the configuration of the free end 148 of the handle 22 (figures 5 or 6), whereby an exterior finish without seams or pseudo without seams is provided for a base of the handle 22 (i.e. the interface of the free end 148 of the handle 22 with the lid 156 does not form an abrupt outer contour, nor the head 172 of the lid 156 includes any protuberances). In the progress thereof, the head 172 of the lid 156 is generally cylindrical, having a diameter substantially equivalent to that of the free end 148 of the handle 22. Although not shown, the head 172 of the lid advantageously includes slots, notches , indentations or other surface characteristics (for example, indentations). For example, an outer surface of the head 172 of the lid could include cross slots which can be used by the operator to open (ie release) the lid by means of a 40 mm carton box, a knife or a coin if necessary, or may alternatively or alternatively include grooved edge potions (ie, the junction of the outer surface with the side wall of the lid head may form an irregular edge which is easily grasped) to assist the operator to hold the lid for fixing / removal. The head 172 of the lid 156 preferably, but not necessarily, includes a latching mechanism 178, functionally equivalent to the latching mechanism 36, previously described, which prevents undesirable loosening of the lid 156 from the handle 22 (FIGS. 4 and 5). ). Keeping the lid in place prevents it from loosening due to unplanned removal caused by the handle operator's control of the gun's mounting assembly. The latching mechanism 178 of the lid, as best shown in FIG. 4, preferably includes a pawl 180 which rotates or swings about a bolt 182 which is received and retained within a transverse hole 184 of the head 172 of the lid 156. The ratchet 180 is deflected by a compression spring 186 located under a distal portion thereof, especially a free end 190, which is opposite a latch end 192 of the ratchet. As will be explained later, the spring 186 retains the engaging end 192 of the pawl 180 in a position "engaged" with respect to the free end 148 of the handle 22. The head 172 of the lid is adapted, for example, provided with notches, grooved, grooved, etc., to receive the pawl 180 of the latching mechanism 178 such that in a static condition (ie a fixed condition), no part thereof extends beyond an outer surface of the head 172 of the lid (figure 1 or figures 5/6).
As best seen with respect to Figure 4, the head 172 of the lid includes a notch or break 193 in its perimeter (i.e., the side wall) to seat or otherwise receive the hook end 192 of the pawl 180. The end of the pawl 192 is sized to exceed the "thickness" of the head 172 of the lid (i.e., the height of the side wall) such that a portion thereof engages or assembles cooperatively to the free end. 148 of the handle 22. In the progress of securing the end cap 156 in place, the handle 22 includes engaging grooves or notches 194 (ie, crenellated elements) within which the engaging end 192 of the pawl 180 can be received to provide the positive coupling of the pawl 180 with the handle 22, whereby movement (i.e., rotation) of the end cap 156 in one direction is prevented, still providing unrestricted movement in the address More particularly, the mouth 170 of the lower compartment 152 of the handle 22 preferably includes notches spaced apart 194 (ie, the material has been removed to form a square crown edge) for indexed reception of the latch end 192 of the ratchet 180 in the same. When the operator rotates the end cap 156, the engaging end 192 of the ratchet detents 180 passes over the notches 194 of the free end 148 of the handle 22, until the operator stops the rotation of the end cap 156, and the hook end 192 engages a notch or groove in the aligned or registered handle of the notches or slots 194 spaced apart (Figures 5 and 6). Such coupling by latching pawl 180 prevents the cap from being turned in an inadvertently loosening direction. The operator can be confident that the lid assembly will not disengage without a specific proposed action. As previously noted, the lower compartment 152 of the handle 22 defines a storage space 196 for the attachment assembly of the weapon of the subject invention. The lower portion 154 of the inner part of the handle 22 is hollow, and is preferably, but not necessarily, contoured, in a specific manner to provide additional functionality. The depth of the storage space 196 as well as the contour of the surface of the lower wall, within the lower compartment thereof, have been specifically sized to accommodate either two (2) AA 198 batteries (FIG. 5, solid line, and FIG. 10), or two (2) DL123 200 batteries (figure 5, dashed line). Other items, including but not limited to rubber, cigarettes, matches, etc., may also be accommodated within the storage space 196 instead of the batteries. A spring, more generally a biasing or elastic member 202, is further provided within the storage space 196 for biasing the contents of the compartment against the walls defining it. As should be easily appreciated, any displacement of the content has to be avoided, mainly to avoid rattling or other noise that could alter the user's position, movement, or which could otherwise be a distraction. Referring now specifically to Figures 5 and 6, there is illustrated the preferred embodiment of the clamping assembly of the object weapon 16 ready for attachment to a portion of a weapon (e.g. a grenade launcher, more particularly, a launcher 28 of 40). mm of M203) and fixed to a weapon, respectively. As shown, the launcher 28 includes a cylinder 72 attached to a receiver 73. A shield for the hands 30 of the cylinder substantially surrounds the launcher cylinder 72 and cooperatively couples a portion of the receiver 73. The protection for the hands 30 of the launcher, it has a characteristic "rimmed" exterior surface, that is, the surface comprises a plurality of ridges or projections 68 spaced apart by a plurality of flat portions. The cylinder 72 of the grenade launcher, additionally, characteristically includes a locator rivet 76 of the hand guard, and a pair of retainer rivets 77 of the cartridge (FIG. 1).
As previously described, a static or standby condition for the weapon holding assembly has the securing parts or jaws 24 in an inclined open position for receiving the launcher cylinder 72 (Figure 5). In such condition, the handle 22 is minimally integrated with the base assembly 20, more particularly, the sub-assembly of the mandrel 32 and the base assembly 20. As is readily appreciated from the comparison of Figure 5 with Figure 6, the mandrel 32 of Figure 5 has not yet been positioned to overcome the actuated drive on the securing parts 24 to effectively oscillate it for closing around the cylinder 72 (Figure 6). When the post 38 of the base assembly 20 is attracted to the handle 22; that is, when the handle 22 is turned clockwise around it, the mandrel 32"travels" upward in the handle 22 relative to the post 38, more generally, the base assembly 20, for operatively coupling the securing pieces 24 for closing. As best seen in Figure 11, the weapon receiving surface 26 of the securing member 24 receives a selected flange 82 of the launcher hand guard 30. The free end 44 of the securing part 24 is assembled with (i.e., placed adjacent to) the hand guard 30 at its junction with the receiver 73, such that the rotation of the clamping assembly of the weapon 16 around of cylinder 72 is prohibited. The longitudinal movement (for example, the oscillation with respect to the length of the caster cylinder) is forbidden by the combination of an upper portion of the base assembly 20 and the internal contour 93 of the securing parts (Figure 7). A key feature of the design of the preferred embodiment of the subject invention is to observe that once it is tightened, even slightly, it is impossible to pull the weapon clamping assembly out of the hand guard of a weapon at angles close to 90 °. because the open ends of the securing pieces are wrapped tightly around the hand protection, above their maximum diameter. This means that the internal pressure does not need to be exerted excessively on the hand protection to establish the clamping work (that is, no clamping similar to a screw press is necessary), only an adjustment by "tightening" the work pieces. securing around the diameter for the protection of the hands is necessary to prevent the mounting assembly of the weapon from being disengaged from the protection for the hands. The tightening achieved when turning the handle is only used to force the clamping securing parts to keep them close to the contours of the hand protection despite being pulled by the operator in normal use. It is not that the entrenchment is descending to attain subjection, but that it is staying just very close. The securing pieces will not be removed unless they fail by separation, the design and material of the securing parts makes it virtually impossible to separate within the range of pressures that can be exerted by a person who handles and uses the weapon system configured as in Figure 1. The movement of the weapon holding frame backwards and forwards (ie along the length of the hand protection), is controlled by the combined, cooperative or associative adjustment of the mandrel 32 and engaging end 40 of post 38 with, or to flanges 80 of the hand guard adjacent to flange 82 selected for capture by jaws 24 (ie, three consecutive flanges of hand protection are involved for fixing the object mounting assembly, see figure 7). The movement of the gun holding assembly circularly around or surrounding the protection for the hands, is controlled by the adjustment of the free end 44 of the securing parts 24 to the vertical edge 64 of the hand protection 30 (ie, the interface of the protection for the hands / receiver 73). There is a calculated amount of play to allow manufacturing tolerances of hand protection, handhold tolerances, and debris. Referring now to Figures 11 and 12, the fastening assembly of the target weapon 16 is shown to be equipped with an accessory, especially a flashing light assembly 204. It should be understood that a variety of known accessory items including, but not limited to, an intermittent light, are supported or otherwise transported, advantageously, by the clamping assembly of the object weapon. In the progress thereof, a ribbed reinforcement bracket 206 is contemplated for fastening, using threaded fasteners 207, to an outer surface 85 of the upper portion 84 of the mandrel 32, more particularly, one of the primary walls 88 accommodated by opposing pairs. , of the same. For this design, the accessories can be mounted on either or both sides of the gun mounting assembly, at the preference of the operators. In the present case, the flashing light assembly 204 includes an intermittent light 208 having a remotely operable power switch (i.e., a switch 210 of the terminal zone connected to an end cap 212 opposite a front end 214 of the flashing light 208), a support plate 216 for integrating the flashing light 208 to the accessory support plate 206 fixed to the mandrel 32, and an adjustment spring 218 for retaining the switch 210 of the terminal area in the handle 22 of the weapon mounting assembly 16. The adjustment spring 218 generally includes elastic members 220, extending from a base 222, which are accommodatably received within the notches 158 of the lower portion 154 of the handle 22 An outer surface 224 of the base 222 of the adjustment spring 218, includes a portion of the hook and ring fastening system, or other reversible fastening means, to reversibly retain the commutator 210 of the terminal zone extending from the flashing light 208. As is readily appreciated with respect to Figure 11, the gun clamping assembly provides an advantageous location of the flashing light and further provides for the advantageous location of the commutator for a easy and extremely efficient operation of the same, and allows the rotation of the attachment mount of the attachment to remove it from the weapon without the disassembly of the components of the intermittent light assembly (ie, the commutator). Referring now only in a general manner to FIGS. 13-16, there are shown alternative contemplated embodiments of the attachment of the object weapon. More particularly, Figures 13 and 14, like Figure 4, illustrate a gun mounting assembly for reversibly securing a handle attached to a front portion of a weapon, especially a hand guard, while the device of FIGS. and 16 includes a jaw configuration or alternative securing member, especially, a jaw that is easily received around a rail of a known rail adapter system (RAS). It should be readily appreciated that the handle of the target weapon may include (eg, may be provided with) interchangeable clamps or securing pieces, alternatives in the progress of offering the versatility of the device which has become an important consideration of the users of the device. such weapons and / or weapons systems. Again, the additional modalities object are not proposed to be limiting or exhaustive in any way of the additional styles of the device, and / or of the contemplated features. Again it is pointed out that similar references are used to designate similar parts. With respect to the device of figure 13, the alignment and retention mechanism 34 for the mandrel 32, relative to the base assembly 20 of the device of figure 4, has been omitted. Consistent with the omission, the mandrel 32 of the object embodiment need not include an upper portion 84 having the secondary walls 92 of the previous embodiment
(figure 4), instead, the upper portion 84 of the mandrel 32 only needs to include a unique set of walls 88 arranged in opposite pairs (ie, the primary walls as previously described, again see figure 4) . The mandrel 32 is preferably shaped and sized to fit the profiles of the upper end 146 of the handle 22, the securing end 40 of the post 38, and the outer surface 42 of the securing parts 24. The adjustment of the mandrel 32 to the handle 22 is dimensioned to cover the complete upper end 146 of handle 22, and to equalize its outer diameter with a smooth transition since an operator's hand is likely to be in contact with this mounting area. The underside of the lower portion 86 of the mandrel 32 is smooth, because it is intended for close and tight contact of the upper end 146 of the handle 22 when the gun mounting assembly is equipped to the cylinder hand guard. As with the previous embodiment, the upper contoured surface or edge 78 of the securing end 40 of the post 38, in combination with the securing parts 24 themselves, effectively provide the tightening fit for the weapon holding assembly, especially, partially enclosing a flange 82 of the protection for the selected hands, the "filling" of the flat portions 70 immediately adjacent the selected flange 82, and splicing the flanges 80 adjacent the selected flange 82 (Figure 9). The remaining structures of the device of Figure 13, including their interrelationships, are easily appreciated in comparison with Figure 4, and reference to the description with respect thereto. With respect to the device of Fig. 14, it also generally omits the alignment and latching mechanism 34 for the mandrel 32 (Fig. 4), and generally includes an upper mandrel portion as described with respect to the device of Fig. 13. In distinction by contrast with respect to the previously detailed embodiments, the subject device includes an alternate securing assembly 230 to reversibly secure the attachment assembly of the target weapon to a weapon, and an alternate interface between or for the handle 22 and mounting base 20. The mandrel 32 of the gun mounting assembly of Figure 14, more particularly, a lower portion 86 thereof, incorporates a securing assembly 230 comprising a sear 232, a pivot pin 234 and a biasing spring 236. The handle or hand grip 22, in and around a portion 126 of the upper end, incorporates engagement slots 238 for a hook end 240 of the pawl 232. The reception of the pawl end 240 of the pawl 232 by a slot of the mating slots 238 of the handle 22, provides positive engagement of the clamp assembly 230, and the mandrel 32 / base mount 20 by means of this , with the handle 22. Movement in one direction (ie, a direction of loosening of the handle) is prevented or prohibited by this, while the movement of the handle in the other direction (ie, the direction of tightening of the handle) is allowed or not restricted. The fastener mounting fastener 232 rotates about the bolt 234 which is carried and retained by the mandrel 32, for example, by the adjustment of the bolt 234 in a hole 242 in the lower portion 86 of the mandrel 32. The fastener 232 is deflected by the torsion spring 236 wound around the bolt portions 234 (i.e., on both sides or opposite sides of fastener 232). By the arrangement shown, the latch end 240 of the latch 232 is held (i.e., deviated) in the "secured" position (i.e., the latch end 240 of the latch 232 oscillates until it is received within a slot of the latches. handle coupling slots 238 22). When an operator rotates the handle 22 of the gun mounting assembly, the closure of the securing pieces 24 around the hand guard 30 of the launcher, or another component of the weapon for holding, the sear 232 is fixed with a ratchet once the slots 238 of the handle have been passed until the rotation of the handle is stopped, the hook end 240 of the sear 232 engages the groove of the handle which most of the time is closely aligned or in exact correspondence with it. This engagement by the latch lock 232 prevents the handle 22 from being rotated in a loosening direction. The operator can have confidence that the system will not undock without a specific proposed action. To remove the hand grip, the operator presses the upper outer surface of the sear 232, for example, the curved area 244 shown against the spring pressure, while rotating the handle in the loosening direction thereof. While depressed, the sear 232 will allow unrestricted movement of the handle, during release thereof, the sear 232 will again assume a ready position for the re-fixation of the rotation of the handle against rotation in the direction of loosening of the handle. the handle With respect to the sub-assembly interface comprising the combination of the mandrel 232 and the base assembly 20 a or with the handle 22? the handle 22 preferably includes an opening 150 (ie, a hole) in an upper surface 146 thereof. A threaded steel insert 246, which is dimensioned for coupling with the threaded stud or stud 38 of the base assembly 20, is securely received within the hole 150. The fastening means, for example, a threaded fastener 248 in Combination with a washer 250 as shown, operatively attaches the handle 22 to the sub-assembly, more particularly, the threaded fastener 248 is received within an axial hole of the post 38 which is received threadedly within the insert 246. The insert 246 ensures that the operators they will not damage the clamping handle 22 with the threaded stud 38 of the base assembly in the event that the handle is excessively tightened during the fastening of the weapon clamping assembly to the weapon. The depth of the hole 150 for the handle allows the stud 38 to be inserted into the handle 22 when necessary for the proper operation of the securing parts 24. As previously noted, the post 38 of the base assembly 20 is threaded to allow it be attracted to the handle 22 by the rotation thereof. This allows complete control of the fixing and disengaging actions of the device with only one hand. The spacing of the thread on the stud 38 has been specifically chosen in such a way as to allow the operator to completely close the securing parts around the cylinder hand guard, from a sufficiently wide opening in the securing piece to fit over the flange of the protection for the hands, in approximately one turn of the handle. This is advantageous to allow easy and quick operation. The imparted space also allows the handle to be tightened by the strongest operator without danger of thread separation, while retaining the tightening provided by the operator without the need for a locking mechanism. The base threaded stud 38 preferably has a groove, not shown, that extends along the length thereof. The slot allows accessory adapters, fixed or attachable to the device on a support plate received in the post 38, to maintain an appropriate alignment regardless of the position or movement of the handle (for example, it allows a plate of bracket for flashing light or target location laser beam, stay pointed "forward" all the time while handle 22 is being rotated). Such a support plate can be used to place an accessory on any lateral surface (i.e., left or right) of the handle, and more than one support plate can be stacked so that the auxiliary equipment or accessory can be used on both the left and right sides simultaneously. Referring now to Figures 15 and 16, there are illustrated portions of a further embodiment of the handle of the target weapon, especially, the securing parts 324 for securing a rail 325 of a RAS. As a preliminary matter, the support structures of the clamps or jaws of Figure 15 are generally as indicated and described previously with respect to Figure 5, and the jaw support structures of Figure 16 are generally as shown in FIG. indicated and described previously with respect to Figure 4. It should be understood that although the handle of the weapon of Figures 15/16 is preferably a single, intended device, the rail receiving jaws 324 can be provided optimally (i.e. , packed or tied in a bundle) as part of, or with, one of the modalities previously presented for easy and reversible conversion, in the field as may be advantageous and / or necessary, from a clamping configuration of a launcher of grenades in a RAS clamping configuration. The embodiment of the handle of the weapon is characterized by jaws 324 placed in opposite pairs (i.e., fastening jaws), each of which has a profiled surface 327, especially, a profiled lateral surface (Figures 15 and 16). The jaws 324 are arranged on a securing base 329 (i.e., the engaging end 40 of the post 38 of the securing base 329) such that the profiled surfaces 327 thereof are in the position: when the pieces of securing 324 are taken together, a receiving surface or volume of the rail is formed within which a rail of the front portion of the weapon is captured (Figure 15). With the actionable jaws 324 adapted to receive a lateral edge 331 of the rail of a RAS, and by means of this a fastening at the same time of the rail, an extremely fast secure positioning of the handle anywhere along the length can be achieved. of the rail, without removing the rail from the accessories already present as compared to the sliding position of the handles known hitherto. The RAS jaws 324, as well as the receiving jaws of the launcher (Figure 4), are attached to the securing base 329 by means of the bolt 52, which passes through the segments 54 of the opposite vertical wall of the engaging end 40 of the post 38 of the securing base 329 by means of a set of through holes 53 aligned and grouped in pairs, thereby securing the securing piece 324 to the post 38. The securing bolt defines a pivot axis for each of the parts of consolidation. A compression spring 56, one for each of the securing pieces 324, is seated to be interposed between an outer surface of a base thereof, and a surface 58 from which the segments 54 of the vertical wall extend. opposite the securing end 40 of the post 38 (that is, a "floor" of the "space" for receiving the securing part, see also Figures 4 and 5/6). In the static condition for the gun mounting assembly (Figure 15) the springs 56 deflect each of the securing pieces 324 (ie, they impart a force on the base end 46 of the securing piece 324) in such a way that the securing pieces 324 are "opened" so that they are ready to capture a portion of the weapon. The deviation effect of the springs 56 on the securing parts 324 is forbidden, or more generally is regulated, to the point where the springs 56 are compressed and the free ends 44 of the securing parts 24 are secured around the rail, by the mandrel 32, more particularly its involvement in the process of actuating the jaw. More particularly, the range of oscillating movement of the jaws is regulated or limited, at least indirectly, by the mandrel: which is interposed between the upper part of the handle and the jaws, and received around the post of the securing base, as previously described, the mandrel "travels" the post of the securing base when it is attracted to the axial bore of the handle during the rotation of the handle relative to the securing base. As previously described with reference to Figure 7, the alignment and retention mechanism 34 (Figure 16) of the subject invention, ensures proper positioning and consequently operation of the mandrel 32 on the post 38 (Figure 15) while limiting the vertical or axial range of travel with respect thereto, such that the primary walls 88 of the upper portion 84 of the mandrel 32 are positioned all the time to be superimposed and finally engage the securing parts 24 of the base assembly 20 There are other variations of the subject invention, some of which will become obvious to those skilled in the art. It will be understood that this description, in many aspects, is only illustrative. Changes can be made in the details, particularly in the matters of the form, size, material and arrangement of the parts depending on the case in question, without exceeding the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the subject invention is as defined in the language of the appended claims. It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known to the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is that which is clear from the present description of the invention.