US Patent 11656052 Support mount for tripod or the like

A support mount is configured to couple a firearm to a support stand. The support mount includes an attachment member configured to be selectively coupled to the support stand, a first platform coupled relative to the attachment member in a first orientation relative to the attachment member, and a second platform coupled relative to the attachment member in a second orientation. The second orientation is oriented differently than the first orientation of the first platform. The support mount includes an adjustment subassembly operable to move the first platform and the second platform relative to each other. The adjustment subassembly is configured to clamp the firearm to the support mount.