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US-12618638-B2 - Firearm sling connector with a swivel assembly

US12618638B2US 12618638 B2US12618638 B2US 12618638B2US-12618638-B2

Abstract

A firearm accessory connector includes a mount assembly to connect the firearm accessory connector to a firearm; a swivel assembly coupled to the mount assembly and providing for rotation around the mount assembly, the swivel assembly having a swivel sleeve coupled to the mount assembly and to rotate about the mount assembly; and a flexible member coupled to the swivel sleeve and extending from the swivel sleeve, the flexible member to attach to an accessory such that the accessory is coupled to the firearm.

Inventors

  • Samuel Draper Vester, JR.

Assignees

  • Samuel Draper Vester, JR.

Dates

Publication Date
20260505
Application Date
20240924

Claims (12)

  1. 1 . A firearm accessory connector, comprising: a mount assembly configured to connect the firearm accessory connector to a firearm; a swivel assembly coupled to the mount assembly and providing for rotation around the mount assembly, the swivel assembly having: a swivel sleeve coupled to the mount assembly and configured to rotate about the mount assembly; and a flexible member coupled to the swivel sleeve and extending from the swivel sleeve, the flexible member configured to attach to an accessory such that the accessory is coupled to the firearm, the flexible member including an inner flexible member extending from a first end to a second end, the first end and the second end coupled to the swivel sleeve; and an outer coating covering at least a portion of the inner flexible member, the outer coating configured to dampen noise associated with movement of the flexible member; the swivel sleeve including a main body with a first channel configured to receive the first end of the inner flexible member and a second channel configured to receive the second end of the inner flexible member; and a central opening through which the mount assembly extends.
  2. 2 . The firearm accessory connector of claim 1 , wherein the swivel assembly is configured to provide 360 degrees of rotation around the mount assembly.
  3. 3 . The firearm accessory connector of claim 1 , wherein the inner flexible member is a steel cable.
  4. 4 . The firearm accessory of claim 1 , wherein the swivel assembly further comprises a first stopper positioned within the first channel and surrounding the first end of the inner flexible member, and a second stopper positioned within the second channel and surrounding the second end of the inner flexible member, wherein the first stopper and the second stopper are configured to retain the flexible member therein.
  5. 5 . The firearm accessory of claim 4 , wherein the first stopper and the second stopper are composed of one of aluminum or copper.
  6. 6 . The firearm accessory connector of claim 1 , wherein the swivel assembly further comprises a washer surrounding at least a portion of the mount assembly, the washer positioned at least partially below the swivel sleeve.
  7. 7 . The firearm accessory connector of claim 1 , wherein the mount assembly further comprises: a mount configured to couple to the firearm, the mount having an upper mount housing and a lower mount housing; a button extending into the mount and operable between an unlocked position and a locked position.
  8. 8 . The firearm accessory connector of claim 7 , wherein the mount assembly further comprises: a plurality of ball bearings housed within the mount; a spring housed within the mount; wherein the spring is compressed when the button is manipulated into the unlocked position and the plurality of ball bearings are moveable from a first position to a second position when the button is manipulated between the unlocked position and the locked position.
  9. 9 . The firearm accessory connector of claim 1 , wherein the mount assembly further comprises: a main body extending through the swivel sleeve such that the swivel sleeve is configured to rotate around the main body; a hub coupled to a top end of the main body and extending from a top end of the swivel sleeve; and a connector coupled to a bottom end of the main body and configured to secure the firearm accessory to the firearm.
  10. 10 . The firearm accessory connector of claim 9 , wherein the mount assembly further comprises an M-Lok nut threaded onto the connector.
  11. 11 . The firearm accessory connector of claim 9 , wherein the mount assembly further comprises a base plate coupled to the main body at a position below the swivel sleeve.
  12. 12 . The firearm accessory connector of claim 9 , wherein the connector is wood screw connector.

Description

BACKGROUND 1. Field Embodiments of the disclosure relate to firearm accessory connector systems, and in particular, to a firearm sling connector having a swivel assembly specifically configured to aid in noise reduction during use. 2. Related Art Firearm accessories and connector systems, and in particular, firearm sling connectors, are well known in the art and provide for a means to connect slings (or other accessories) to firearms. Specifically, these connectors generally include a mount assembly configured to secure the connector to the firearm, such as through conventional and known mechanisms, and a loop or similar device for attaching to a sling. Connecting a sling to a firearm is a common practice that allows for the firearm to more easily be carried on a person or stored using a sling. SUMMARY This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. Other aspects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments and the accompanying drawing figures. In embodiments, the disclosure relates to a firearm accessory connector comprising a mount assembly to connect the firearm accessory connector to a firearm; and a swivel assembly coupled to the mount assembly and providing for rotation around the mount assembly, the swivel assembly having a swivel sleeve coupled to the mount assembly and to rotate about the mount assembly, and a flexible member coupled to the swivel sleeve and extending from the swivel sleeve, the flexible member to attach to an accessory such that the accessory is coupled to the firearm. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES Embodiments of the invention are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures, wherein: FIG. 1A is a top angled view of a first embodiment of a firearm sling connector in a locked position and in accordance with the present invention. FIG. 1B is a top angled view of the first embodiment of the firearm sling connector in an unlocked position. FIG. 2A is a bottom angled view of the first embodiment of the firearm sling connector in the locked position. FIG. 2B is a bottom angled view of the first embodiment of the firearm sling connector in the unlocked position. FIG. 3A is a side view of the first embodiment of the firearm sling connector in the locked position. FIG. 3B is a side view of the first embodiment of the firearm sling connector in the unlocked position. FIG. 4A is a side, cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the firearm sling connector in the locked position. FIG. 4B is a side, cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the firearm sling connector in the unlocked position. FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the first embodiment of the firearm sling connector. FIG. 6 is a top angled view of a second embodiment of a firearm sling connector in accordance with the present invention. FIG. 7 is a bottom angled view of the second embodiment of the firearm sling connector. FIG. 8 is a side view of the second embodiment of the firearm sling connector. FIG. 9 is a side, cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the firearm sling connector. FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the second embodiment of the firearm sling connector. FIG. 11 is a top angled view of a third embodiment of a firearm sling connector in accordance with the present invention. FIG. 12 is a bottom angled view of the third embodiment of the firearm sling connector. FIG. 13 is a side view of the third embodiment of the firearm sling connector. FIG. 14 is a side, cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the firearm sling connector. FIG. 15 is an exploded view of the third embodiment of the firearm sling connector. The drawing figures do not limit the invention to the specific embodiments disclosed and described herein. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the invention LIST OF REFERENCES 100—Firearm Sling Connector102—Mount Assembly104—Swivel Assembly106—Mount108—Upper Mount Housing110—Button112—Swivel Sleeve114—Flexible Member200—Washer/Shim202—Stopper400—First End of Flexible Member402—Second End of Flexible Member404—Stopper406—Spring408—Ball Bearing(s)500—Button Top Head502—Button Main Body504—Button Lower Body506—Bottom Lip508—Indention510—Lower Mount Housing512—Bearing Compartment(s)514—Inner Flexible Member516—Outer Coating518—Main Body520—Channels522—Central Opening600—Firearm Sling Connector601—Swivel Assembly602—Mount Assembly604—Flexible Member606—Swivel Sleeve608—M-Lock Hub610—M-Lok Nut612—Threaded Connector614—Base Plate700—Stopper900—Stopper902—Washer/Shim1000—Connection Bolt1001—Main Body1002—Outer Coating1004—Inner Flexible Mem