Firearm handgrip with a horizontal angle tracking bipod

Abstract

A firearm handgrip with a collapsible and concealable bipod positioned within the handgrip. The bipod enables tracking of the horizontal angle of the firearm. Specifically, the bipod is quickly deployable by pressing a button that activates a highly reliable release mechanism. Upon bipod deployment, the shooter is free to place the bipod on any surface, including uneven surfaces wherein the bipod legs are positioned on different heights so that the bipod maintains stability. The bipod enables panning (horizontal rotation), tilting (up-down) and canting (right-left) of the firearm. Additionally, after panning the firearm and subsequently lifting the bipod from the surface it lies on, the bipod's legs automatically realign to a plane perpendicular to the firearm, thus tracking and adjusting to the new horizontal angle of the firearm.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001]The present invention relates generally to firearm accessories and more specifically to a firearm handgrip with a bipod.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Shooting firearms, specifically during combat requires maintaining a steady and stable position to insure accuracy of aim. Stabilizing the firearm manually, simply by holding it tight is usually impractical due to the size and weight of the firearm. Therefore, peripheral support devices have been developed during the years for use in conjunction with firearms as a means for stabilizing and improving accuracy.[0003]Early stabilizing means were large stationary objects such as rocks and tree branches to forked sticks, shooting slings, bipods and tripods. In more recent times, compact collapsible bipod supports have been developed. These collapsible bipods are relatively lightweight and are mountable to the forearm stock of a firearm. Most conventional bipod supports include a pair of legs that can be pivot...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0009]The present invention discloses a firearm handgrip with a collapsible and concealable bipod positioned within the handgrip. The bipod enables tracking of the horizontal angle of the firearm. Specifically, the bipod is quickly deployable by pressing a button that activates a highly reliable release mechanism. Upon bipod deployment, the shooter is free to place the bipod on any surface, including uneven surfaces wherein the bipod legs are positioned on different heights so that the bipod maintains stability. The bipod enables panning (horizontal rotation) and canting (right-left) of the firearm. Additionally, after panning the firearm and subsequently lifting the bipod from the surface it lies on, the bipod's legs automatically realign to a plane perpendicular to the firearm, thus tracking and adjusting to the new horizontal angle of the firearm.

Problems solved by technology

Stabilizing the firearm manually, simply by holding it tight is usually impractical due to the size and weight of the firearm.

Specifically, locking the bipod prevents the abovementioned motions (panning, tilting canting) and therefore the suggested bipod is limited to shooting activities where these motions are not required.

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