Collapsible Tripod Shooting Rest for Firearm Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable shooting rests for firearms lack stability and are cumbersome to transport, often providing support only along one or two axes, which is insufficient for reliable use in various terrains and environments.
Innovation Solution
A shooting assembly comprising a shooting rest with a sheath and firearm rest, featuring a proximal and distal portion with three legs that can transition between a stowed and deployed configuration, allowing for use as both a walking staff and a stable shooting platform, with adjustable legs and a locking system for versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If monopods are used to hold the front of a firearm at a fixed height, then the firearm is supported at a stable height, but stability is only provided about one axis
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from single-axis (monopod) and two-axis (cross sticks) stability to three-axis stability by adding a third leg to form a tripod configuration. This dimensional expansion provides stable support about all three axes, resolving the contradiction between stability and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The shooting rest is designed to function as both a walking staff and a stable shooting platform. The collapsible three-legged structure can be configured for walking support or deployed as a tripod for firearm stabilization, providing multi-functionality that addresses both stability and adaptability requirements.
2Stability of the object's composition
If cross sticks are used to stabilize a firearm, then stability about two axes is provided, but the device remains cumbersome to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The shooting rest is divided into collapsible segments that can be folded together into a compact configuration for easy transport, then deployed into a stable three-legged tripod configuration for shooting. This segmentation allows the device to provide two-axis or three-axis stability while remaining portable.
Solution Approach 2:
The shooting rest employs dynamic, movable joints that allow the structure to transition between a compact collapsed state for transport and an expanded stable tripod state for use. This dynamic design enables the device to achieve three-axis stability while maintaining ease of transport.
3Stability of the object's composition
If natural rests such as trees, stumps, or rocks are used, then stable shooting platform is available, but these may not always be available
Solution Approach 1:
The portable three-legged shooting rest serves as a universal shooting platform that can be used in any environment without requiring natural supports like trees, stumps, or rocks. The self-contained tripod structure provides stable support across all terrains, making the shooting platform universally available regardless of environmental conditions.
4Ease of operation
If portable shooting rests are used, then the device is easier to transport, but the necessary level of stability is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves three-axis stability in a portable configuration by using a collapsible tripod structure. The three legs provide stable support about all three axes when deployed, while the collapsible nature maintains ease of transport, resolving the contradiction between portability and stability.
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AI summary
Shooting assemblies having a shooting rest, a sheath, and a firearm rest are disclosed. The shooting assemblies may be capable of alternating between a stowed and a deployed configuration. The shooting assemblies may be used as a walking staff in the stowed configuration, and as a shooting rest in the deployed configuration. The height and/or position of the shooting rest and firearm rest may be adjusted to accommodate different users and different terrains on which the shooting assemblies are used.