Bipod Leg Fastening With Conical Friction Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bipods often compromise on stability, adjustability, ease of use, robustness, versatility, and safety while maintaining affordability, failing to meet the diverse needs of competitive and recreational shooting, hunting, and harsh field conditions.
Innovation Solution
A modular bipod design featuring a detachable leg arrangement with a conical recess and conical part for enhanced friction engagement, adjustable leg fastening through a screw mechanism, and a reversible interface connection adapter for quick and stable attachment to rifles, allowing single-handed operation and robust performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional fastening systems are used, then the bipod can be attached to the rifle, but the adjustability and ease of operation are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening mechanism transitions from a static locked state to a dynamic adjustable state through a release element. When the release element is actuated, it allows the leg assembly to pivot relative to the rifle, enabling quick adjustment without complex multi-step operations. This dynamic transition resolves the contradiction by providing both secure attachment and easy adjustability.
Solution Approach 2:
A release element serves as an intermediary component that mediates between the user's manual input and the fastening mechanism. By actuating this single element, the user can quickly adjust the bipod configuration without directly manipulating multiple fastening components, thereby simplifying the operation while maintaining secure attachment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the leg length is made adjustable, then the bipod can adapt to different shooting scenarios, but the stability and robustness are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The leg assembly is segmented into adjustable sections that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows the bipod to adapt to different shooting scenarios by adjusting leg length and angle, while each segment maintains structural integrity through rigid connection points and locking mechanisms, thereby preserving overall stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The leg assembly incorporates dynamic pivot joints that allow controlled movement and adjustment. These joints provide adaptability for different shooting configurations while maintaining stability when locked into position. The dynamic nature of the joints enables smooth transitions between configurations without compromising structural rigidity during use.
3Stability of the object's composition
If friction engagement is increased for stability, then the leg positioning is more secure, but the ease of manual adjustment is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The release element acts as an intermediary that temporarily reduces the friction engagement during adjustment operations. When actuated, it disengages the locking friction, allowing easy manual pivoting of the leg assembly. Once adjustment is complete, the friction engagement automatically increases to secure the new position, thus resolving the contradiction between adjustability and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The friction engagement is made dynamic rather than static. The friction force automatically adjusts based on the state of the release element: low friction during adjustment mode for easy pivoting, and high friction in locked mode for stable positioning. This dynamic friction characteristic resolves the contradiction by providing both ease of operation and positioning stability at different operational phases.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design provides a stable, finely adjustable, and versatile bipod that withstands harsh conditions, ensuring user safety and ease of use, while being cost-effective and adaptable to various shooting scenarios.
Implementation Method 1
an outer surface of the conical part being arranged to engage in a friction engagement with an inner surface of said conical recess
Implementation Method 2
a screw engagement means arranged to, when deepening a screw engagement of said screw engagement means, press the conical part axially into and against the conical recess
Data Source
AI summary
Adjustable leg fastening arrangement (200) for a bipod (1) for a rifle (2), the adjustable leg fastening arrangement comprising a first pivoting part (210), arranged to be fastened to a leg part (100); a second pivoting part (220), arranged to be fastened to a bipod main part (300) or to the rifle, the second pivoting part being pivotable in relation to the first pivoting part. The invention is characterised in that the adjustable leg fastening arrangement further comprises a conical recess (211) and a conical part (221), an outer surface of the conical part being arranged to engage in a friction engagement with an inner surface of said conical recess, the conical recess and the conical part each being arranged to be rotationally-fixedly attached to a respective different one of said first pivoting part and said second pivoting part; and a screw engagement means (201) arranged to press the conical part axially into and against the conical recess, thereby increasing a friction of said friction engagement. The invention also relates to a method.