Firearm Support Apparatus with Adjustable Legs and Recoil Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm supports lack a horizontal and vertical adjustment mechanism that is both effective and easy to use, and do not provide adequate recoil support, making it difficult to maintain accurate aiming and firing positions, especially at long ranges.
Innovation Solution
A firearm support apparatus with a support frame, adjustable legs, and cradle assemblies that allow for horizontal and vertical adjustments, along with a recoil support plate, enabling precise positioning and stabilization of rifles during firing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If prior art firearm supports are used, then basic firearm support is provided, but horizontal and vertical adjustment mechanisms are lacking or difficult to use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment mechanisms that allow the firearm support to be easily repositioned in horizontal and vertical directions. The support structure includes movable components with adjustment slots and positioning mechanisms that enable the user to change the orientation and position of the firearm holder according to different shooting requirements, transforming a static support into a dynamically adjustable system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs parameter changes by providing adjustable support surfaces with variable angles and positions. The horizontal and vertical adjustment mechanisms allow changing the geometric parameters of the support structure, enabling the firearm to be positioned at different elevations and angles to accommodate various shooting distances and terrain conditions.
2Reliability
If prior art firearm supports are used, then basic support function is provided, but recoil support is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a recoil support plate positioned to counteract the rearward force generated during firearm discharge. This plate provides a counterbalancing surface that absorbs and distributes recoil forces, preventing the support structure from being displaced backward and maintaining shooting stability during and after firing.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure includes cushioning elements and energy-absorbing components positioned in advance to mitigate recoil impacts. These elements are pre-positioned to absorb the shock of recoil forces before they can cause instability or damage to the support structure or firearm.
3Duration of action of moving object
If firearm supports are used for long range shooting, then extended shooting time is enabled, but positioning precision becomes critical and difficult to maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables preliminary positioning and adjustment of the firearm support before shooting begins. The horizontal and vertical adjustment mechanisms allow the user to pre-set the optimal angle and position for the intended shooting distance, and the stable support structure maintains this positioning throughout the shooting duration, eliminating the need for frequent adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure incorporates alignment features and reference marks that provide visual feedback to the user for maintaining proper firearm orientation. The stable base and rigid construction provide a reference frame that helps the shooter maintain consistent aiming precision over extended periods by allowing verification of position and angle throughout the shooting duration.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus provides easy and precise adjustments for maintaining accurate rifle positioning, facilitating consistent and accurate shots over extended periods, even at long ranges, while absorbing recoil forces for improved stability.
Implementation Method 1
each of the adjustable legs having an externally threaded surface, an adjustment knob mounted at a top end of the leg, and a lower end that includes a support base, each of the adjustable legs being positioned through and threadedly engaging the threaded aperture of one of the outwardly extending flanges
Implementation Method 2
a recoil support plate mounted on the rearward cradle assembly and positioned adjacent to and between the rear cradle arms for receiving recoil forces from the rifle when it is fired
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AI summary
A firearm support apparatus has a support frame having an elongate longitudinal center body and a lateral crosspiece having right and left sides that extend outwardly from the center body. The apparatus also includes a forward cradle assembly, a rearward cradle assembly, an outwardly extending flanges, and a pair of adjustable legs for adjusting the height of the lateral crosspiece with respect to the ground.