Adjustable Rifle Stand with Telescoping Legs and Pan-Tilt Head
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing adjustable stands for rifles lack stability and ease of use, particularly in varying terrain and during aiming, as they fail to effectively manage the center of gravity and require complex adjustments for secure positioning.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable and lockable rifle stand with a three-legged support and a two-legged rear brace, featuring telescoping legs, a pan-tilt head, and a fine adjustment mechanism, allowing for stable positioning and easy reorientation of the rifle by adjusting the support locations and using universal pivots and swivel mounts to accommodate the rifle's design features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the stand uses a simple support structure, then it is easy to manufacture and operate, but it lacks stability and cannot effectively manage the rifle's center of gravity
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into distinct functional segments: a three-legged support base for stability, a two-legged rear brace for rear support, and a pan-tilt head for positioning. Each segment performs a specific function, allowing the complex stability requirements to be met through modular design rather than a monolithic structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand transitions from simple vertical support to three-dimensional positioning capability through the pan-tilt head mechanism, which allows adjustment in multiple angular dimensions. This enables precise control of the rifle's orientation while maintaining stability through the distributed leg structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the stand uses fixed support locations, then it is simple in design, but it cannot accommodate different rifle designs and terrain variations
Solution Approach 1:
The stand incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through telescoping legs that can change length and a pan-tilt head that can rotate and tilt. These dynamic elements allow the stand to adapt to different rifle configurations and terrain conditions while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The pan-tilt head and telescoping leg design provide universal adaptability, allowing the same stand structure to support various rifle types and adjust to different ground conditions. The mechanism serves multiple functions: height adjustment, angle adjustment, and positioning, reducing the need for multiple specialized stands.
3Ease of operation
If the stand requires complex adjustments for secure positioning, then it can achieve precise positioning, but it reduces ease of use and increases operation time
Solution Approach 1:
The telescoping legs and pan-tilt head are designed to be easily adjusted by the user without requiring complex tools or procedures. The mechanism allows the rifle shooter to quickly adjust the stand to the desired position and secure it, minimizing the time and effort required for setup.
Data Source
AI summary
Designs and methods are provided for an adjustable rifle stand. In one embodiment the rifle stand includes a three legged support with a moveable head for holding the rifle at a first support location on the rifle forward of the trigger such that the rifle can pivot about the first support location. The rifle stand also includes a rear brace with two extendable legs and a head that holds the rifle at a second support location on the rifle behind the trigger, wherein the lower ends of the legs of the rear brace are pivotally connected to two of the legs of the three legged support. The legs of the rear brace may be extended or contracted by unlocking a leg extension lock in each leg.