Vertical fore grip with bipod

Abstract

Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip / gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys the legs and a second cylindrical cutout housing a release mechanism and a void space for other accessories. The release mechanism has a compression spring positioned between the piston assembly and the bottom of the first cylindrical cutout and the compression spring. The legs are connected to the bottom of the piston assembly via a hinge and spring that when released from confinement within the fore grip, causes the legs to expand outward until fully deployed. Telescoping legs allow adjustment of leg length for use on uneven terrain. The grip portion has an outer surface with a flat surface on sides of the grip to provide a more stable grip, assist in orienting the mounted weapon and support pressure pads for lights.

Description

[0001]This invention is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 725,082 filed Dec. 2, 2003, now allowed, and U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29 / 259,347 filed May 5, 2006.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to guns and more particularly to devices, systems and methods of using a fore grip / gun handle that combines a pistol grip and a bipod, where the bipod can be concealable and collapsible inside the pistol grip / gun handle.BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART[0003]There has been considerable prior art for bipods, and the prior art dates back to pre-20th century times, with bipods having a familiar appearance, structure and configuration.[0004]The known prior art includes U.S. Pat. Nos. 271,251; 1,295,688; 1,355,660; 1,382,409; 1,580,406; 2,386,802; 2,420,267; 2,436,349, and 3,235,997. These patents disclose the respective art in relation to bipods, but do not disclose a fore grip or gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod.[0005]The ...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a new fore grip or gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. The bipod can be attached to a firearm and can be expanded for use during firing. The fore grip or gun handle has a mount that can be attached to a firearm and includes a pistol grip and a sliding piston assembly for stabilizing the firearm. The fore grip or gun handle also has a spring system for causing the legs to pivot outward and a catch system for releasing the legs. The new fore grip or gun handle with the concealable and collapsible bipod has many advantages and features that are not possible with previous bipods."

Problems solved by technology

These patents disclose the respective art in relation to bipods, but do not disclose a fore grip or gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod.

Close examination of this patent reveals a number of problems with this device, and the most obvious problem is that the tripod legs are positioned on the exterior of the handle when not deployed.

If the gun with this device attached was being used in wet or muddy environments, either in a deployed or storage position, the ingress of mud and dirt into and around the handle could result in the deployment and storage of the tripod legs being severely restricted due to the mud or foreign matter.

Another problem is that deployment requires the rotation of a disengagement cam to force the legs into their deployed position and then a leg locking assembly is rotated to lock the legs into a locked position.

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