Quick release mechanisms to attach accessories to firearms

1. A quick release mechanism for a firearm accessory comprising a cam-lever, a pivot, a latch, a clamp, a clamp spring, and a tension screw; wherein said cam-lever comprises a cam-portion and an arm-portion; wherein said cam-portion comprises a cam cut-out; wherein said pivot fits inside the cam cut-out; wherein the latch is located on the arm-portion of the cam-lever; wherein the latch comprises an opening; wherein the arm-portion is inserted into the opening of the latch; wherein the latch is movable relative to the cam-lever; wherein an elastic force biases the latch towards the cam-lever; wherein said elastic force is created by a spring which acts on one or both of a set screw and a pin; wherein the latch comprises a locking mechanism; wherein the latch can be locked into a position wherein the quick release mechanism is not released; and wherein the tension screw is connected to the pivot.

2. A quick release mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises one or more of a finger, a hook, a catch, a fastener, a clip, a snap, a magnet, a button, a staple, a push-button, and a clasp.

3. A quick release mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism is capable of retaining the cam-lever in a position next to the clamp.

4. A quick release mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism is capable of restricting a rotational movement of the cam-lever.

5. A quick release mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the clamp comprises a clamp cut-out; and wherein the locking mechanism is capable of holding onto a wall of the clamp at the clamp cut-out.

6. A quick release mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the tension screw is capable of attaching the mounting system to a mount.

7. A quick release mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the tension screw is capable of attaching the mounting system to a firearm accessory.

8. A quick release mechanism for a firearm accessory comprising a cam-lever, a pivot, a latch, a clamp, a clamp spring, and a tension screw; wherein said cam-lever comprises a cam cut-out; wherein said pivot fits inside the cam cut-out; wherein the latch has an opening and a portion of the cam lever is received in the opening; wherein the latch can be locked into a position wherein the quick release mechanism is not released; wherein an elastic force biases the latch towards the cam-lever; wherein an elastic force biases the latch towards the cam-lever; wherein said elastic force is created by a spring which acts on one or both of a set screw and a pin; and wherein the tension screw is connected to the pivot.

9. A quick release mechanism according to claim 8 , wherein the cam-lever comprises a cam-portion and an arm-portion.

10. A quick release mechanism according to claim 9 , wherein the cam cut-out is in the cam-portion.

11. A quick release mechanism according to claim 9 , wherein the arm-portion is inserted into an opening in the latch.

12. A quick release mechanism according to claim 8 , wherein the latch comprises a locking mechanism capable of restricting a movement of the cam-lever.

13. A quick release mechanism according to claim 12 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises one or more of a finger, a hook, a catch, a fastener, a clip, a snap, a magnet, a button, a staple, a push-button, and a clasp.

14. A quick release mechanism according to claim 12 , wherein the locking mechanism is capable of retaining the cam-lever in a position next to the clamp.

15. A quick release mechanism according to claim 12 , wherein the locking mechanism is capable of restricting a rotational movement of the cam-lever.

16. A quick release mechanism according to claim 12 , wherein the clamp comprises a clamp cut-out.

17. A quick release mechanism according to claim 16 , wherein the locking mechanism is capable of holding onto a wall of the clamp at the clamp cut-out.

18. A quick release mechanism according to claim 8 , wherein the tension screw is capable of attaching the mounting system to a mount.

19. A quick release mechanism according to claim 8 , wherein the tension screw is capable of attaching the mounting system to a firearm accessory.