Adjustable Finger Stop for Firearm Trigger Guard Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm accessory devices for training shooters lack adjustability in multiple directions and fail to securely clamp onto the trigger guard, restricting finger movement and placement consistency.
Innovation Solution
A firearm trigger finger stop apparatus comprising a guard clamp body with a guard channel and stop clamp body, featuring adjustable set screws for secure attachment to the trigger guard, and a finger stop with a stopper and arm portion to enforce precise finger placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing finger placement devices are used, then finger front-to-back movement is restricted, but the devices are not adjustable in multiple directions and cannot securely clamp onto the trigger guard
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional components: a clamp assembly for securing to the trigger guard, a stop assembly for restricting finger movement, and an adjustable arm assembly connecting them. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently for its specific function while enabling overall adjustability in multiple directions.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates adjustable components including a movable stop arm that can be positioned at different angles and heights, and a clamp mechanism that can be adjusted to fit various trigger guard sizes and positions. This dynamic adjustability allows the device to adapt to different firearms and shooter needs while maintaining effective finger placement restriction.
2Ease of operation
If existing finger placement devices are used, then finger movement is restricted, but the depth at which the finger may be placed is not restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The stop arm acts as an intermediary element between the clamp assembly and the shooter's finger. It provides a physical barrier that restricts finger placement depth while allowing adjustment in other directions. The stop arm can be positioned at specific depths and angles to control exactly where the finger should be placed during training.
3Ease of operation
If existing finger placement devices are used, then finger placement is restricted, but the devices cannot be clamped on any part of any trigger guard
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp assembly is designed with universal functionality to accommodate various trigger guard configurations. It includes adjustable clamping mechanisms that can secure to different parts of the trigger guard, making the device applicable to multiple firearm types and configurations while maintaining consistent finger placement restriction capability.
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AI summary
A firearm trigger finger stop apparatus for training shooters includes a guard clamp body having a guard channel to selectively receive a trigger guard of a firearm. A guard set screw is coupled to the guard clamp body and selectively extends into the guard channel to selectively engage the trigger guard. A stop clamp body is coupled to the guard clamp body. The stop clamp body defines a stop inside. A stop set screw is coupled to the stop clamp body. The stop set screw extends into the stop inside. A finger stop has a stopper portion and an arm portion. The arm portion extends through the stop inside of the stop clamp body and is selectively engaged by the stop set screw.