Patent attributes
An improved mounting assembly is provided that is configured to be releasably mounted onto a standard dovetail rail profile and includes a positive index that corresponds to a fully opened position. The mounting assembly includes a boss formation that extends from one side thereof. A foot portion and an actuator arm are installed into the boss formation and serve as a means for engaging and disengaging the mounting assembly relative to the dovetail rail. An indexing formation is provided on the boss and is configured such that the indexing formation engages the clamping assembly to prevent over rotation of the foot portion and thus allowing the actuator arm to be positioned in a fully disengaged, open position where the foot portion will not interfere with removal or installation of the mounting assembly relative to the rail.
