Firearm Support Head With Adjustable Jaws for Stable Aiming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing equipment supports, such as monopods, bipods, and tripods, lack effective mechanisms for securely and adjustably supporting firearms and other equipment, particularly in maintaining a stable position for aiming.
Innovation Solution
A weapon support head with moveable jaws and a jaw driver mechanism that allows for adjustable clamping and positioning of firearms, featuring a base, jaws, and guides for precise alignment and stability, along with a yaw and pitch actuator for horizontal and vertical aim adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a weapon support head with moveable jaws and jaw driver mechanism is added to existing monopods, bipods, or tripods, then the ability to securely clamp and adjust firearm positioning is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements moveable jaws that can dynamically adjust their position relative to the base, allowing the support head to adapt to different firearm sizes and shapes. The jaws are guided along tracks to ensure controlled movement while maintaining stability, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The jaw driver acts as an intermediary mechanism between the user's manual input and the jaw movement. It converts rotational motion into linear clamping force, providing a mechanical advantage that enables secure clamping without requiring excessive user force or complex actuation systems.
2Manufacturing precision
If jaw guides are added to guide jaw movement relative to the base, then the alignment precision and stability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The jaw guide system is segmented into separate guide tracks for each jaw, allowing independent guidance and movement control. This segmentation enables precise alignment of each jaw with the firearm it contacts, while keeping the overall structure modular and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical linkages with straightforward guided rails that constrain jaw movement to specific paths. This substitution maintains high alignment precision while minimizing the number of moving parts and mechanical complexity.
3Strength
If a jaw driver mechanism is implemented to move jaws toward and away from each other, then the clamping force and security are improved, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The jaw driver utilizes curved or inclined surfaces to convert simple rotational or linear input motion into the desired clamping motion. This geometric approach provides mechanical advantage, allowing the user to generate significant clamping force through small, easy movements of the actuator.
Solution Approach 2:
The jaw driver mechanism is designed to maintain clamping force automatically once engaged, with the firearm itself helping to position and align the jaws. The system requires minimal continuous user input, as the mechanical design maintains pressure and alignment without active control.
Data Source
AI summary
A weapon support and associated components and methods. The weapon support includes a frame including one or more legs, and the weapon support includes a weapon support head supported by the frame. The weapon support head includes a cradle including first and second jaws configured to selectively clamp the weapon. The cradle can be pivoted relative to the frame to adjust an aim of the weapon relative to the frame.