US12442612 - Thread-locking firearm accessory mounting system

The patent describes a firearm accessory mounting system that features a threaded opening with a flex section designed to securely couple with a firearm’s threaded part. A fastener is employed to apply pressure on the flex section, ensuring a tight and reliable locking mechanism between the internal and external threads.

Claim 1

1. An apparatus, comprising: at least one part providing a threaded opening to couple onto an external thread of a firearm part, the threaded opening including a flex section; and a fastener having a first section including a driving end, and a second section including a length of the fastener and an opposite end of the fastener; wherein the second section of the fastener urges the flex section to clampingly lock internal thread of the threaded opening with the external thread of the firearm part; and wherein the second section of the fastener pushes on the flex section. at least one part providing a threaded opening to couple onto an external thread of a firearm part, the threaded opening including a flex section; and a fastener having a first section including a driving end, and a second section including a length of the fastener and an opposite end of the fastener; wherein the second section of the fastener urges the flex section to clampingly lock internal thread of the threaded opening with the external thread of the firearm part; and wherein the second section of the fastener pushes on the flex section.

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