US12287178 - Mounts for optical sighting devices

The patent describes a pivot mount for optical sighting devices that allows the sight support member to move between an operative position for targeting and an inoperative position that is vertically offset. This design enables the optical sighting device to be securely mounted while providing flexibility in its positioning relative to the firearm’s sighting axis.

Claim 1

1. An optical sight mount for securing an optical sighting device to a mounting interface aligned with a sighting axis of a firearm, the optical sight mount comprising: a base configured to releasably engage the mounting interface; and a sight support member slidably coupled to the base; wherein the sight support member is configured to linearly move the optical sighting device between a first position, in which the optical sighting device is aligned with the sighting axis of the firearm, and a second position, in which the optical sighting device is vertically offset below the sighting axis of the firearm and positioned over the mounting interface. a base configured to releasably engage the mounting interface; and a sight support member slidably coupled to the base; wherein the sight support member is configured to linearly move the optical sighting device between a first position, in which the optical sighting device is aligned with the sighting axis of the firearm, and a second position, in which the optical sighting device is vertically offset below the sighting axis of the firearm and positioned over the mounting interface.

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