Firearm Rest With Adjustable Base And Stabilizing Compartments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm rests are heavy, bulky, and inflexible, failing to provide adequate stability and adjustability across various surfaces and configurations, limiting their usability in different shooting conditions and environments.
Innovation Solution
A firearm rest comprising a preformed support member with stabilizing compartments and a recessed median trough, combined with an adjustable base that can fold and be configured to fit various surfaces, using flexible materials like PVC and filled with foam or particulate matter for stability and comfort, along with a fastening strap for secure attachment and carrying.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If sandbags are used to support the rifle, then stability is improved, but weight and bulk increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible bladder made of thin film material that can be inflated with air or fluid to provide support. This replaces the heavy sandbag while maintaining stability through the inflated structure's rigidity and contact surface area.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention employs pneumatic or hydraulic inflation of the bladder to create a rigid support structure from a flexible, lightweight material. The inflated bladder provides the necessary stability without the weight of sand or other filling materials.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple sandbags are used to achieve desired height and configuration, then stability is improved, but portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple support functions into a single integrated bladder structure that can be configured in various positions and heights. The bladder with its attachment mechanisms consolidates what would traditionally require multiple separate sandbags into one portable unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The bladder structure can be dynamically adjusted and reconfigured during use, allowing the user to change height and positioning as needed. The deflated state allows easy transport, while the inflated state provides stable support.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional rests are used, then support is provided, but adaptability to various surfaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bladder-based rest is designed to adapt to multiple surface types and configurations. The flexible bladder can conform to irregular surfaces, and the attachment mechanisms allow it to be positioned in various orientations, making it universally applicable to different shooting positions and terrain.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention allows changes in the bladder's inflation level, position, and orientation to adapt to different surface conditions. By adjusting these parameters, the rest can provide stable support on diverse surfaces from flat ground to elevated positions.
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AI summary
A rest comprises a preformed support member and an adjustable base. The preformed support member has a right stabilizing compartment a left stabilizing compartment, and a recessed median trough positioned between the right stabilizing compartment and the left stabilizing compartment. The adjustable base includes at least one front base member and at least one rear base member, wherein the at least one front base member and the at least one rear base member are foldably fastened to the preformed support member on opposing sides thereof.