Bipod Leg Fastening With Conical Friction Pivot Lock
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bipods often compromise on stability, adjustability, ease of use, robustness, versatility, and safety while maintaining affordability and simplicity in design.
Innovation Solution
A modular bipod design featuring detachable leg parts with adjustable fastening, reversible interface connections, and quick-release mechanisms, allowing for stable, flexible, and reliable rifle support with easy one-handed operation.
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 adjustment of leg length and orientation is complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The leg assembly is divided into separate modular components including the leg tube, locking mechanism, and fastening parts. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of each component through simple locking actions rather than complex multi-step procedures, enabling quick modification of leg length and orientation.
Solution Approach 2:
The bipod incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities where the leg length and orientation can be changed during field use. The locking mechanism allows the leg tube to be extended or repositioned and secured with simple locking actions, providing dynamic adaptability without requiring tools or complex procedures.
2Ease of manufacture
If the bipod design is simplified for ease of manufacture, then manufacturing cost decreases, but stability and robustness may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the bipod into standardized modular components with simple geometric shapes and standardized fastening interfaces, each part can be manufactured using basic machining processes. The segmented design allows stability to be achieved through proper component fit and locking mechanisms rather than complex monolithic structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The bipod employs universal fastening interfaces and standardized components that serve multiple functions - the same locking mechanism secures both leg length adjustments and orientation changes. This multi-functionality reduces the number of specialized parts needed, simplifying manufacturing while maintaining structural integrity and stability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the bipod offers multiple adjustment options for different shooting situations, then versatility increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bipod provides dynamic adjustability in leg length and orientation through a single unified locking mechanism. This allows the structure to adapt to different shooting situations - from low profile positions to elevated shooting - without requiring multiple fixed-configuration bipods or complex multi-mechanism systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The bipod enables adjustment of critical parameters including leg length, leg orientation, and foot position through simple mechanical movements. These parameter changes allow adaptation to various shooting scenarios while maintaining a relatively simple mechanism that relies on basic locking actions rather than complex control systems.
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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 at-tached 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.