Collapsible Firearm Arm Brace with Hinge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing arm braces for firearms are rigid and do not collapse, making them cumbersome for transport and storage.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible arm brace apparatus with a hinge mechanism that allows the brace to pivot from a deployed shooting position to a stowed position, reducing the overall size for easier handling and storage, and includes a strap and buckle for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the arm brace is designed with a rigid structure to provide stability during shooting, then the shooting stability is improved, but the ease of transport and storage deteriorates due to increased size
Solution Approach 1:
The arm brace transitions from a static rigid structure to a dynamic collapsible structure. The hinge mechanism allows the arm brace to change its configuration between a deployed shooting position providing stability and a collapsed storage position reducing size for easy transport, directly resolving the contradiction between stability and portability
2Reliability
If the arm brace is designed with a rigid structure to maintain functional position during use, then the functional performance is improved, but the volume increases making storage difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The arm brace is divided into multiple segments connected by hinges, allowing it to be collapsed into a compact form for storage while maintaining its full functional dimensions when deployed for shooting, effectively reducing the volume during non-use without compromising functional performance
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AI summary
An arm brace apparatus for use with a firearm allows for a reduced form factor when the arm brace is not needed by the shooter. The arm brace apparatus includes a hinge which allows for a substantial portion of the brace to pivot between an open or deployed configuration, a useful position when shooting, and a closed or stowed position, useful for transportation or storage of the firearm to which the arm brace is attached. A latch mechanism allows the device to be locked in either the open or closed position.