Jul 28, 2026

US12693089 - Bipod with sling stud mount

An interface for coupling a bipod to a sling stud of a firearm forend. The interface can include two pawls that pivot to release or grasp the sling stud. The pawls can be biased upward via a detent that rides within a vertical aperture in a pivot holder. The pivot holder can move up and down within a vertical aperture in a mounting plate of the interface, and via this movement the pawls may be forced open or closed. A bottom surface of one or both pawls can include an irregular surface different portions of which interface with a top of the detent depending on a vertical position of the pivot holder within the aperture in the mounting plate.

Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.
Inventors: Timothy Eric Roberts
Filing date: 2024-05-10

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The patent describes a bipod designed for attachment to a firearm’s forend via a sling stud, featuring a mechanism with two pivoting pawls that securely grasp or release the stud. It includes knobs for securing the bipod and allowing controlled movement between the bipod and firearm.

Claim 1

1 . A firearm assembly comprising: a firearm having a firearm forend, the firearm forend having a sling stud; and a bipod configured for removable coupling to the firearm forend and the sling stud, the bipod comprising: a housing; a first knob configured to secure the bipod to the sling stud when rotated in a first direction; and a second knob configured to secure or release at least one degree of freedom of movement between the firearm and the housing. a firearm having a firearm forend, the firearm forend having a sling stud; and a bipod configured for removable coupling to the firearm forend and the sling stud, the bipod comprising: a housing; a first knob configured to secure the bipod to the sling stud when rotated in a first direction; and a second knob configured to secure or release at least one degree of freedom of movement between the firearm and the housing. a housing; a first knob configured to secure the bipod to the sling stud when rotated in a first direction; and a second knob configured to secure or release at least one degree of freedom of movement between the firearm and the housing.

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