Weapon mount with armrest

Abstract

Weapon holder (1) with a support device (3) for placing the weapon (2) on it, which has at least two spaced-apart support elements (4) into which the weapon (2) can be inserted, a tripod (5) consisting of at least 3 legs (7), a joint head (8) adjustable in several degrees of freedom for connecting the support device (3) to the tripod (5), characterized in that at least one armrest (13) is additionally provided.

Description

[0001] Hunters often wait a long time for their game to appear. The appearance of the game can often be brief. A precise shot is usually required, so the hunter must shoot from the most favorable and comfortable position. A three-point support provides the most stable and steady position possible for the shot, leading to greater accuracy.

[0002] The three-point support refers to a shooting technique in which the weapon is supported at three points. For example, the weapon is supported at two points on the fore-end and buttstock, while a third support point is created by resting at least one arm of the shooter on a fixed object.

[0003] For a steadier and more precise shot, numerous portable gun mounts or shooting sticks are commercially available, including monopods, bipods, and tripods. Gun mounts with tripods, originally designed for photographic purposes, have been adapted with some success.

[0004] Photo tripods, equipped with a variety of tripod heads, can typically be swiveled in an essentially horizontal plane, tilted backwards and forwards as well as sideways and positioned vertically.

[0005] A typical weapon mount in combination with a tripod is known according to the prior art from utility model DE 20 2020 100 525.1 with the following features: A tripod consisting of three interconnected legs that can be folded in and out. Above the tripod is a ball-joint head adjustable with several degrees of freedom, which above it provides a support device for placing a long gun on two spaced-apart support elements, thus forming a two-point support.

[0006] All known portable weapon mounts have the disadvantage that they only provide a maximum of two or one point of support. This means that the weapon is supported at only two or one point, respectively. The third support point for the shooter's arm is missing in all known weapon mounts.

[0007] The object of the invention is to create a portable weapon mount of the type mentioned above, which enables a secure and stable 3-point support for precise shooting. The weapon mount has stable supports for the rifle and arms and is suitable for both right- and left-handed shooters.

[0008] The weapon mount according to the invention comprises a support device for placing the weapon, which has at least two spaced-apart support elements into which the weapon can be inserted; a tripod having three legs that are height-adjustable and adjustable between a folded and an extended position, and connected to each other at least by a joint plate; and a rotatably mounted joint head for connecting the support device to the tripod, which is adjustable in several degrees of freedom and can be clamped by means of clamping devices. This creates a freestanding mount that, due to the presence of three legs, is largely stable regardless of the terrain. The weapon located in the support device can be rotated, pivoted, and tilted relative to the tripod by adjusting the joint head.The height-adjustable and foldable design of the legs and the joint head allows the weapon mount to be put into an easy-to-handle transport position.

[0009] Along the longitudinal axis of the support structure, an additional armrest is arranged on both sides via hinges. The support structure and the armrests are advantageously made of a rectangular structural profile. This structural profile has a groove on each longitudinal side in which, for example, slotted nuts are inserted so that they can be moved longitudinally, in order to connect further components to the structural profile by means of screws. This allows further components to be attached at any point and on either side of the structural profile. Flexible straps, which are attached between the support structure and the armrest via slotted nuts and screws, are advantageous. These flexible straps limit the maximum folding angle between the support structure and the armrest. The attachment points of the flexible straps can be freely selected using slotted nuts and screws in the grooves of the support structure and armrest, thus limiting the maximum folding angle.The folding angle is adjustable. The connecting joints between the support frame and the armrests are advantageously also attached to the support frame with a slotted nut and screw. This allows the longitudinal position of the armrests relative to the support frame to be freely selected or changed. The joints allow the armrests to be folded parallel to the support frame or folded away at an angle. By additionally rotating the joints on the support frame, the armrests can be tilted relative to the support frame.

[0010] The following are exemplary embodiments of the invention illustrated in principle with reference to the drawings.

[0011] It shows: Fig. 1 An embodiment of the weapon mount according to the invention in operating position together with a weapon from a perspective obliquely opposite to the direction of firing; Fig. 2 an embodiment of the weapon mount according to the invention in operating position without a weapon; and Fig. 3 an embodiment of the weapon mount according to the invention in transport position.

[0012] Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows an embodiment of a weapon mount 1 according to the invention for holding a weapon 2 in its operating position, both with and without the weapon 2. The weapon mount 1 comprises a support device 3 for placing the weapon 2, which has at least two spaced-apart support elements 4 into which the weapon 2 can be inserted; a tripod 5, which has three legs 7 adjustable between a folded and an unfolded position and connected to each other at least via a head plate 6; and a joint head 8 for connecting the support device 3 to the tripod 5, which is adjustable in several degrees of freedom and can be clamped by means of a clamping device 9. The legs 7 are pivotably attached to the head plate 6 of the tripod 5. The joint head 8 attached to the head plate 6 is height-adjustable relative to the head plate 6. The joint head 8 can support a significantly larger mass than that resulting from the weapon 2 and the support device 3.This allows for smooth swiveling of the weapon 2 and the shooter can additionally load the weapon mount 1 by resting one or both arms on it.

[0013] The legs 7 of the tripod 5 are multi-sectioned and advantageously consist of up to three hollow sections that can be slid into one another and locked in place. This allows each leg 7 to be individually adjusted in length. Furthermore, the legs 7 of the tripod 5 are advantageously made of a lightweight and vibration-damping material. In the illustrated embodiment, the support device 3 is made of a rectangular structural profile which has grooves 10 running along its entire length on all sides. The grooves 10 in the support device 3 allow for easy mounting on all sides using slotted nuts and screws (not shown). In the illustrated configuration, both the support elements 4 and the ball joint 8 are attached to the support device 3 via the grooves 10. By loosening the fastening screws, the support device 3 can be easily adjusted relative to the tripod 5.The support elements 4 mounted on the support device 3 can advantageously be adjustable in their inclination and height relative to the support device 3. Furthermore, the distance between the support elements 4 can be adjustable. In the example shown, the support elements 4 are designed as forks. In the illustrated embodiment, the fork located on the shooter side of the weapon 2 has curved prongs 12, which are advantageously adjustable relative to each other. Height adjustability of the support elements 4 relative to the support device 3 is also advantageous in order to be able to use different types of weapons.

[0014] Armrests 13 are arranged on both sides of the support device 3, connected by joints 11. Each armrest 13 is connected to a flexible band 14, which is attached to the support device 3 at its other end. The armrest 13 is advantageously made of the same rectangular profile as the support device 3. The first half of the joint 11 is screwed to the support device 3 via the groove 10. The armrest 13 is detachably attached to the end face of the second half of the joint 11. The armrests 13 can be pivoted parallel to the support device 3 by means of the joints 11 to achieve the narrowest possible transport width. Alternatively, the armrests 13 can be pivoted at an angle relative to the support device 3 by means of the joints 11. The maximum angle of extension is limited by flexible bands 14.The flexible band 14 is advantageously connected to the armrest 13 and support device 3 via the grooves 10 in conjunction with a slotted nut and screw. This allows the maximum extension angle to be individually adjusted as the first dimension by sliding the flexible band 14 in the grooves 10. The respective longitudinal position of the armrest 13 relative to the armrest 3 is also adjustable via the groove 10 as the second dimension. The joints 11 can advantageously be moved longitudinally within the armrest 3 and tilted to a limited extent. Due to the limited tilt adjustment of the joints 11, the respective armrest 13 can also be pivoted relative to the support device 3 as a third dimension. Thus, the shooter can individually adjust the armrests 13 on both sides to their needs in three dimensions.

[0015] Fig.Figure 3 shows an embodiment of a weapon mount 1 according to the invention in a compact transport position. The telescopic legs 7 are retracted to a minimum height and folded almost parallel to each other. The armrests 13 are also folded parallel to the support device 3, and the articulated head 8 is pivoted with the support device 3 almost parallel to the folded tripod 5. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

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Claims

[1] Weapon holder (1) with a support device (3) for resting the weapon (2), which has at least two spaced-apart support elements (4) into which the weapon (2) can be inserted, a tripod (5) consisting of at least 3 legs (7), a joint head (8) adjustable in several degrees of freedom for connecting the support device (3) to the tripod (5), characterized by that at least one additional armrest (13) is provided. [2] Weapon mount(1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that two armrests (13) are provided. [3] Weapon mount(1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the support device (3) and the armrest (13) are made of a rectangular construction profile with grooves (10) on all sides and continuously along the longitudinal sides. [4] Weapon mount(1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the armrest (13) is connected to the support device (3) via a joint (11). [5] Weapon mount(1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the armrest (13) is adjustable in 3 dimensions relative to the support device (3). [6] Weapon mount(1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the armrest (13) can be detached, moved and locked longitudinally relative to the support device (3) via the joint (11). [7] Weapon mount(1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the armrest (13) can be tilted to a limited extent via the joint (11) relative to the support device (3). [8] Weapon mount(1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the armrest (13) is pivotable via the joint (11) relative to the support device (3). [9] Weapon mount(1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the armrest (13) is pivotable via the joint (11) relative to the support device (3) and the projection angle is limited by a flexible band (14) which is connected to the armrest (13) and the support device (3). [10] Weapon mount(1) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 9, characterized by , that the joint (11) and the flexible band (14) can be released, moved or locked via one of the grooves (10) in the support device (3) and the armrest (13). [11] Weapon mount(1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the support elements (4) can be released, moved or locked via one of the grooves (10) in the support device (3). [12] Weapon mount(1) according to one of the preceding claims 3, characterized by , that the support device (3) can be detached, moved or locked to the ball joint (8) via one of the grooves (10) in the support device (3).

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