US20110047851A1 - Removable foregrip with laser sight - Google Patents
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to firearms, and, in particular, to sight assemblies used with firearms.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- It is now common in law enforcement and certain military operations for weapons to be equipped with a laser sighting device, that is, a laser mounted on the weapon that propagates a relatively narrow, intense laser light beam to a target so as to produce a spot on the target essentially where the projectile will intercept the target if the weapon is discharged. This enables the weapon to be aimed precisely by pointing the weapon so that the spot lies on the target at the point where the person using the weapon wants the projectile to strike the target. Such a laser sighting device is disclosed, for example, in Toole et al. U.S. Pat. No. 5,435,091. Laser sights are particularly effective as sighting devices because the lasers do not require users to align an eye with a sighting device, which can limit or obscure the user's view of the targets or their surroundings.
- Laser sights have been mounted from conventional accessory mounts, such as Picatinny rails, in the same way that scopes and other accessories have been mounted on firearms. Typically, the laser sight modules include receptors for engaging the accessory mounts on the firearms. For example, dovetail-type receptors have been formed in laser sight modules for engaging Picatinny rails on the firearms. Laser sights have been mounted from different types of accessory mounts on the firearms, including from other types of rails, using mating receptors and have also been mounted on firearms using clamping devices or other forms of attachment for engaging firearm barrels, frames, or other components that are not otherwise intended as accessory mounts.
- Often, it is desirable to mount the laser sights so that the sights can be removed and transferred between firearms, generally with as little adjustment as possible. Again, rails, particularly Picatinny-type rails, have been used for this purpose. The rails can be formed integral with the firearm frames or clamped or otherwise attached to the firearm barrels or frames.
- Both the accessory mounts presented on firearms and the receptors for engaging them tend to offset the laser sights from the barrels. Alternative adapter structures used for attaching laser sights to firearm components that are not otherwise arranged as mountings also tend to offset the laser sights from firearm barrels. Among the accessory mounts, rail mounts, such as Picatinny rails, offset laser sights by the space occupied by the rails themselves and any attachments for fixing the rails to the firearm barrels or frames. In addition, the receptors used for engaging the rails can take up more space and displace the laser sights farther from firearm barrels. The known laser sights mounted in this way are also exposed to jarring and can encumber the handling or operation of firearms, particularly as the laser sights are mounted at increasing offset from firearm barrels. In addition, known laser sights are only configured to emit a single laser and are not configured to operate multiple lasers using a single control circuit.
- Accordingly, the disclosed systems and methods are directed toward overcoming one or more of the problems set forth above.
- In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a sight assembly for a firearm includes a foregrip removably attachable to the firearm, a first light source disposed within the foregrip, and a different second light source disposed within the foregrip. The assembly also includes a power source electrically connected to the first and second light sources, and a control circuit configured to control activation of the first and second light sources.
- In such an exemplary embodiment, a position of the first light source is adjustable relative to a position of the second light source. In addition, the assembly further includes an adjustment assembly configured to position the first and second light sources relative to the foregrip, a selection device configured to allow activation of at least one of the first light source and the second light source at a time, and an activation device configured to activate the one of the first light source and the second light source. Activating the one of the first light source and the second light source produces one of a continuous laser beam and a pulsed laser beam.
- In such an exemplary embodiment, the first and second light sources include one of a green laser, a red laser, an infra-red laser, an infra-red LED, a white and colored LED, a class 3A laser having an output of less than 5 mW, a search light, a traveling light, and a guide light. In addition, the assembly also includes a locking assembly configured to substantially immobilize the foregrip with respect to the firearm. Moreover, the power source comprises at least one battery and the at least one battery comprises one of a plurality of AA batteries and a DL-123 battery. In addition, the power source is disposed within the foregrip and the control circuit is disposed within the foregrip, the first light source is a laser, and the second light source is an LED.
- In another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of manufacturing a sight assembly for a firearm includes adjustably mounting a first light source and a second light source within a foregrip of the firearm and connecting the first and second light sources to a control circuit configured to activate the first and second light sources in response to a control signal.
- In such an exemplary embodiment, the control circuit is configured to direct power to one of the first and second light sources while the other of the first and second light sources is deactivated. The exemplary method further includes mounting a selection device to the foregrip, the selection device being configured to allow activation of at least one of the first light source and the second light source at a time, mounting an activation device to the foregrip, the activation device being configured to activate the one of the first light source and the second light source. Such an embodiment also includes defining a power source compartment within the foregrip, the power source compartment being configured to receive a removable power source. Such an embodiment also includes defining a storage compartment within the foregrip configured to receive a removable sight assembly adjustment tool, and securing an adjustment assembly to the foregrip, the adjustment assembly configured to enable adjustment of the first light source relative to the second light source.
- In still another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of activating a component of a sight assembly for a firearm includes connecting a foregrip to a mounting rail of the firearm, selecting between a first light source and a second light source disposed substantially within the foregrip, and activating the selected light source.
- In such an exemplary embodiment, activating the selected light source includes sending a control signal to the selected light source via a control circuit electrically connected to the first and second light source, and the control signal originates at an activation device mounted to the foregrip. In addition, activating the selected light source includes directing a beam of light in the direction of a target and manipulating an activation device mounted to the foregrip. The activation device is substantially noise-free. Moreover, in such an exemplary embodiment, selecting between the first light source and the second light source includes manipulating a selection device mounted to the foregrip, and the selected light source comprises a warning laser and includes a mechanism configured to assist in removably attaching the foregrip to the firearm wherein the clamping mechanism is reversible and further includes a third light source disposed within the foregrip.
- In still another exemplary embodiment, the first light source comprises a laser and the second light source comprises a range finder wherein at least one of the first and second light sources includes a laser having an output of greater than 5 mW. In addition, at least one of the first and second light sources includes a laser having friend or foe data encoding. Such exemplary embodiment activates the one of the first light source and the second light source produces one of a continuous laser beam and a pulsed laser beam. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one battery comprises one of a plurality of AA batteries and a DL-123 battery.
- In still another embodiment of the present disclosure, a sight assembly for a firearm includes a foregrip removably attachable to the firearm, and a first light source disposed within the foregrip, a vertical axis of the first light source being collinear with a vertical axis of a firearm barrel when the foregrip is attached to the firearm. Such an embodiment further includes a second light source disposed within the foregrip, a vertical axis of the second light source being collinear with the vertical axis of the firearm barrel when the foregrip is attached to the firearm. In addition, the foregrip is removably attachable to a rail of the firearm and the foregrip is removably attachable beneath the firearm barrel. The first light source includes a laser, and the sight assembly further includes a second light source disposed within the foregrip. In an exemplary embodiment, the second light source is a travelling light and an adjustment tool is disposed within a power source compartment of the foregrip. The assembly further includes a plurality of AA batteries disposed within the power source compartment and a reversible clamping mechanism configured to assist in removably attaching the foregrip to the firearm. In addition, the foregrip is removably attachable to a plurality of different firearm rails.
- In such an exemplary embodiment, the foregrip further includes a selection device configured to transition the first light source between a continuous and a pulsed mode of operation. In another embodiment, the foregrip further includes an activation device configured to operate the first light source in one of a momentary mode and a latched mode.
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FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a sight assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic illustration of a side of the sight assembly ofFIG. 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3 is another diagrammatic illustration of a side of the sight assembly ofFIG. 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4 is still another diagrammatic illustration of a front of the sight assembly ofFIG. 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5 is yet another diagrammatic illustration of a back of the sight assembly ofFIG. 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 6 is another diagrammatic illustration of a top of the sight assembly ofFIG. 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 7 is still another diagrammatic illustration of a bottom of the sight assembly ofFIG. 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 8 is a sight assembly control schematic according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 9 is an isometric illustration of the sight assembly ofFIG. 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 10 is an isometric illustration of the sight assembly ofFIG. 1 removably attached to a firearm according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 11 is an illustration of a firearm barrel axis in vertical alignment with an axis of a light source according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 12 is an isometric illustration of the sight assembly ofFIG. 1 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 13 is an isometric illustration of the sight assembly ofFIG. 1 according to still another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 1-7 andFIGS. 9-13 illustrate asight assembly 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown inFIG. 1 , theassembly 10 includes, for example, aforegrip 12 configured to be removably attached to a firearm of any type. Theassembly 10 also includes afirst light source 14 and a secondlight source 16, and both of thelight sources foregrip 12. It is understood that theassembly 10 can also include additional light sources (now shown). In an exemplary embodiment, theforegrip 12 may define ahousing 13, and at least thefirst light source 14 and the secondlight source 16 may be disposed substantially within thehousing 13 of theforegrip 12. In such an exemplary embodiment, each component of thelight sources housing 13 and thehousing 13 may define one ormore orifices light sources housing 13. - The
light sources light sources light sources light sources - The
housing 13 of theforegrip 12 can be, for example, substantially fluid-tight such that thelight sources foregrip 12 may be rated for substantially complete submersion in a liquid for a period of at least thirty minutes. In such an exemplary embodiment, the liquid may comprise, for example, fresh water or salt water. Theassembly 10 may also be configured to withstand a substantial level of shock, vibration, and/or other contact typical of rugged use. For example, theassembly 10 may be configured for use in harsh environments such as, for example, jungles, swamps, deserts, rocky terrain, and/or other law enforcement, combat, or self-defense environments. In an exemplary embodiment, theassembly 10 may be configured to successfully pass National Institute of Justice and/or Department of Justice drop tests. - An
adjustment assembly 22 can be disposed proximate thelight sources light sources foregrip 12. Theadjustment assembly 22 can also be configured to position thefirst light source 14 relative to the secondlight source 16 and vise versa. In an exemplary embodiment, theadjustment assembly 22 may be configured to position thelight sources foregrip 12. Theadjustment assembly 22 may be useful in adjusting the path of the light beams 19, 21 emitted by thelaser sources housing 13. To assist in adjusting the beam paths, theadjustment assembly 22 may be configured to manipulate thelight sources arrows FIG. 11 ). In addition, theadjustment assembly 22 may be configured to rotate thelight sources arrow 44 and/or in the counterclockwise direction of arrow 46 (FIG. 11 ). Theadjustment assembly 22 may include, for example, one or more screws, pneumatic devices, piezoelectric devices, solenoids, gears, motors, and/or other components configured to assist in positioning an optical device in an enclosed and/or portable environment. - In the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIG. 1 , theadjustment assembly 22 may be manually adjusted by using one or more sight assembly adjustment tools (not shown). The sight assembly adjustment tool may be utilized to manipulate theadjustment assembly 22 when thehousing 13 is closed and/or substantially sealed. In such an exemplary embodiment, the sight assembly adjustment tool may be configured to access and/or otherwise engage theadjustment assembly 22 via, for example, one or more substantially fluid-tight channels defined by thehousing 13 of theforegrip 12. In an alternative exemplary embodiment, the adjustment tool may be utilized to manipulate theadjustment assembly 22 while thehousing 13 is opened and theadjustment assembly 22 is easily accessible. In still another exemplary embodiment, theadjustment assembly 22 may be electromechanically adjusted without the use of a sight assembly adjustment tool. In such an exemplary embodiment, theforegrip 12 may include one or more buttons, knobs, levers, and/or other interfaces allowing the user to electromechanically manipulate theadjustment assembly 22 and to thereby position thelight sources foregrip 12. - As shown in
FIG. 11 , when theforegrip 12 is connected to anexemplary firearm 52 of the present disclosure, at least one of thelight sources vertical axis 50 of abarrel 54 of thefirearm 52. In an additional exemplary embodiment, each of thelight sources vertical axis 50 of thebarrel 54 when theforegrip 12 is mounted to thefirearm 52. For example, thevertical axis 50 of thebarrel 54 may pass through and/or be collinear with the vertical axis of at least one of thelight sources foregrip 12 is connected to thefirearm 52. In an additional exemplary embodiment, thelight sources foregrip 12 such that thehorizontal axes light sources horizontal axis 48 of thebarrel 54 as possible when theforegrip 12 is connected to thefirearm 52. Such an exemplary embodiment may assist in alleviating the barrel offset deficiencies found in prior art foregrip sight assemblies. It is also understood that theadjustment assembly 22 may be configured to move thelight sources arrows light sources arrows light sources barrel 54 by manipulating theadjustment assembly 22. - A
selection device 24 of theassembly 10 can be mounted to theforegrip 12 such that thedevice 24 can be actuated by a finger of the user. Theselection device 24 can be configured to allow activation of thelight sources selection device 24 can be a switch configured to be manipulated so as to only allow activation of one of thelight sources selection device 24 can be a button, rotatable knob, and/or other operator interface configured to select more than one of thelight sources selection device 24 may be manipulated to select either thefirst light source 14, the secondlight source 16, or both of thelight sources selection device 24 may also have a setting for pulsed activation of thelight sources light sources selection device 24 may have a first setting to turn on one of thelight sources selection device 24 may also have a second setting for operating the other of thelight sources light sources light sources light sources light sources - An
activation device 26 of theassembly 10 can be disposed at a front end of theforegrip 12 to allow activation of thelight sources activation device 26 can have a configuration similar to a trigger or a depressible switch. In such an embodiment, theactivation device 26 may be configured to energize and/or otherwise activate one or more of the light sources in the mode specified by theselection device 24. - In addition to controlling the
light sources activation device 26 may have two or more configurations or settings, enabling the activation and/or operation of thelight sources activation device 26 is in a first setting or continuously when theactivation device 26 is in a second setting. In an exemplary embodiment, when theactivation device 26 is in the second setting, components of theactivation device 26 may be in a latched configuration such that the selectedlight source activation device 26 by the user. In such an exemplary embodiment, theassembly 10 may be operated substantially hands-free by the user in the latched configuration. In addition, in each of the embodiments discussed herein, theactivation device 26 may be operated substantially noise-free for stealth applications. - A locking
assembly 28 can be disposed proximate the section of theforegrip 12 configured for mounting to the firearm, and can be configured to assist in substantially immobilizing theforegrip 12 during use and/or attachment to the firearm. The lockingassembly 28 can be any conventional locking assembly known in the art. The lockingassembly 28 may assist in, for example, using theforegrip 12 in combat, law enforcement, self-defense, and/or other rugged environments or applications. Theforegrip 12 may also include aclamping mechanism 29 configured to assist in removably attaching theforegrip 12 to a firearm. In an exemplary embodiment, the lockingassembly 28 may be a component of theclamping mechanism 29. Theclamping mechanism 29 may enable the user to mount and/or otherwise connect theforegrip 12 to any one of a plurality of commercially available mounts based on user preference. As shown inFIG. 10 , in an exemplary embodiment, theforegrip 12 may be mounted on apicatinny rail 56 of afirearm 52. In additional exemplary embodiments, however, theforegrip 12 may be connected to other known rails such as, but not limited to, dove tail rails and T-rails. In addition, theclamping mechanism 29 and/or the lockingassembly 28 may be disposed on either side of theforegrip 12 based on user preference. Such a configuration may enable theforegrip 12 to be easily removably attachable to thepicatinny rail 56 or other rails of thefirearm 52 between uses. In particular, theclamping mechanism 29 may be reversible in that at least a portion of the components of theclamping mechanism 29 may be disposed on either side of theforegrip 12 based on user preferences. For example, theforegrip 12 illustrated inFIG. 12 shows theclamping mechanism 29 disposed on a first side of theforegrip 12 while theforegrip 12 illustrated inFIG. 13 shows theclamping mechanism 29 disposed on the second side of theforegrip 12. The functionality of theclamping mechanism 29 is substantially the same regardless of which side of theforegrip 12 theclamping mechanism 29 is disposed on. - The
assembly 10 further includes apower source 18 electrically connected to thelight sources power source 18 can be any source of power known in the art such as, for example, one or more batteries. In an exemplary embodiment, thepower source 18 can comprise a plurality of AA batteries. In an additional exemplary embodiment, thepower source 18 can comprise a DL-123. Thepower source 18 is electrically connected to the first and secondlight sources - The
foregrip 12 can define apower source compartment 32. Thepower source compartment 32 can be sized and/or otherwise configured to receive thepower source 18, and thecompartment 32 can be configured such that thepower source 18 can be easily removed and/or replaced by the user. Theforegrip 12 can also define a storage compartment configured to store and/or otherwise receive a removable sight assembly adjustment tool. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the storage compartment may be defined by a portion of thehousing 13. In an alternative exemplary embodiment, the storage compartment may be defined by a lid, cap, and/or other closure device of thepower source compartment 32. In such an alternative exemplary embodiment, the sight assembly adjustment tool may be stored within, for example, a cap of thepower source compartment 32. - The
assembly 10 also includes acontrol circuit 20 configured to control activation of the first and secondlight sources control circuit 20 can comprise, for example, a first control circuit associated with thefirst light source 14 and a second control circuit associated with the secondlight source 16. The control signal can be sent by theactivation device 26 mounted to theforegrip 12. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a control schematic associated with the control of thesight assembly 10. In particular, thepower source 18 can provide power to thelight sources selection device 24. Distribution of the power provided by the power source 18 (and, thus, activation of thelight sources 14, 16) can be governed by a first control circuit and a second control circuit, both of which are contained within thecontrol circuit 20. In an exemplary embodiment, thecontrol circuit 20 may include a universal circuit board capable of being configured to control multiple similar or dissimilarlight sources assembly 10 is being manufactured. In addition, it may be desirable to maximize the output power of one or more of thelight sources light sources - Other embodiments of the disclosed
assembly 10 will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of this specification. For example, additional embodiments of the disclosedassembly 10 may include a shot counter configured to indicate the number of times the firearm has been discharged. Still, other additional embodiments may include a third light source disposed within theforegrip 12. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope of the invention being indicated by the following claims.
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