Jul 14, 2026

US12680782 - Free floating handguard anchoring system

Handguard anchoring systems suitable for attaching a handguard to a firearm are disclosed, including systems having a fastener that extends into a barrel nut and compresses at least a portion of the handguard between the fastener and the barrel nut. Many embodiments include openings in the handguard and/or a plate that are oversized for the fastener such that the handguard may be rotated relative to the barrel nut when a portion of the fastener is positioned within the opening.

Assignee: Springfield, Inc.
Inventors: Charles David Williams
Filing date: 2024-11-04

firearmhandguardaccessory

The patent describes a handguard anchoring system for firearms that utilizes a fastener to compress the handguard against a barrel nut, allowing for rotational adjustment. This system features oversized openings in the handguard to facilitate movement while securing the assembly through threaded fasteners.

Claim 1

1 . An assembly comprising: a firearm having a barrel and a barrel nut; a handguard having a sidewall with an exterior surface and an interior surface defining an internal cavity in which at least a portion of the barrel nut is received, the sidewall defining a first side opening with a closed perimeter that extends along a length of the barrel nut received in the handguard; and a first member that is non-circular and is positioned over the first side opening; a first fastener and a second fastener each extending through the first member and into the internal cavity and threadingly engaging another portion of the assembly positioned between the barrel and the handguard; wherein the first fastener extends through the first side opening, and tightening of the first and second fasteners forces the first member towards the sidewall and forces the sidewall towards the barrel nut to secure the handguard to the firearm, and wherein at least a portion of the first member is disposed outside of the handguard. a firearm having a barrel and a barrel nut; a handguard having a sidewall with an exterior surface and an interior surface defining an internal cavity in which at least a portion of the barrel nut is received, the sidewall defining a first side opening with a closed perimeter that extends along a length of the barrel nut received in the handguard; and a first member that is non-circular and is positioned over the first side opening; a first fastener and a second fastener each extending through the first member and into the internal cavity and threadingly engaging another portion of the assembly positioned between the barrel and the handguard; wherein the first fastener extends through the first side opening, and tightening of the first and second fasteners forces the first member towards the sidewall and forces the sidewall towards the barrel nut to secure the handguard to the firearm, and wherein at least a portion of the first member is disposed outside of the handguard.

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