Mar 17, 2026

US12578165 - Handguard mounting system

Embodiments are directed toward a handguard system for a rifle. In some embodiments, the system includes a handguard and a fastener. The upper portion of the handguard defines fastener apertures in opposite sides of the handguard. The fastener is configured to extend through the fastener apertures and to clamp the handguard to a barrel nut. In some embodiments, the system is devoid of separable components disposed between at least one end portion of the first fastener and an exterior surface of the handguard when the handguard is fully installed on the rifle. Accordingly, the system increases the ease of installing and servicing the handguard on the rifle.

Assignee: Aero Precision, LLC
Inventors: Jesus Gomez, Dustin Yearicks, Jason Miller
Filing date: 2024-05-21

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The patent describes a handguard mounting system for AR pattern rifles that simplifies installation and servicing by using a fastener that directly clamps the handguard to the barrel nut without separable components. This design enhances the ease of use and maintenance for users of the rifle.

Claim 1

1 . A handguard system for an AR pattern rifle, the system comprising: a handguard defining a first fastener aperture in a first side of an upper portion of the handguard and a second fastener aperture in a second side of the upper portion of the handguard; and a first fastener configured to extend through the first and second fastener apertures, the first fastener being configured to clamp the handguard to a barrel nut of the rifle, wherein the system is devoid of separable components disposed between at least one end portion of the first fastener and an exterior surface of the handguard when the handguard is installed on the rifle, whereby the system increases the ease of installing and servicing the handguard on the rifle. a handguard defining a first fastener aperture in a first side of an upper portion of the handguard and a second fastener aperture in a second side of the upper portion of the handguard; and a first fastener configured to extend through the first and second fastener apertures, the first fastener being configured to clamp the handguard to a barrel nut of the rifle, wherein the system is devoid of separable components disposed between at least one end portion of the first fastener and an exterior surface of the handguard when the handguard is installed on the rifle, whereby the system increases the ease of installing and servicing the handguard on the rifle.

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