Flexible Rifle Support for Vertical Axis Aiming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rifle slings are limited to use in the longitudinal axis, restricting flexibility and usability in vertical orientations, which hinders the ability to flex the weapon for targeting moving targets.
Innovation Solution
A flexible rifle support system comprising a strap with sling swivel connectors and a flexible bar, allowing the rifle to be rested in a vertical axis and flexed for side-to-side and front-to-back movement, utilizing materials like rubber elastomer or plastic for flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a rigid rifle sling structure is used, then the rifle can be securely supported, but the ability to flex the weapon for targeting moving targets is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a flexible bar made of elastomeric material that can bend and flex while maintaining structural integrity. This flexible bar replaces traditional rigid supports, allowing the rifle to be flexed side-to-side and front-to-back for tracking moving targets while still providing secure support through the flexible strap and bar assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces dynamic flexibility to the rifle support system through the elastomeric flexible bar that can adapt its shape and position. The bar can be flexed in multiple directions (side-to-side and front-to-back) while the rifle remains supported, enabling the system to adapt to different targeting scenarios and moving target positions.
2Device complexity
If a narrow strip rest is used, then the device structure is simple, but the utility is limited to longitudinal axis use only
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal support system where the flexible bar and strap assembly can function in multiple orientations. The same simple structure enables the rifle to be supported in vertical axis orientation while allowing flexing in both side-to-side and front-to-back directions, making the device adaptable to various shooting scenarios without requiring complex additional components.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible elastomeric bar provides a simple yet versatile structure that can accommodate multiple use orientations. Its flexibility allows the system to transition between different operational modes (vertical axis support, side-to-side flexing, front-to-back flexing) while maintaining structural simplicity.
3Ease of manufacture
If prior art rifle slings are used, then the device can be manufactured simply, but they cannot be used in vertical orientation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a flexible bar made of elastomeric material that can be easily manufactured yet enables vertical orientation capability. The flexible bar's inherent elasticity allows it to be formed into configurations that support vertical positioning while remaining simple to manufacture using standard elastomeric processing techniques.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the rifle to be securely supported and flexed in a vertical orientation, enhancing the user's ability to aim and sight moving targets without the limitations of prior art devices.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing materials like rubber elastomer or plastic for flexibility
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AI summary
A rifle support that is used in a vertical axis to support a weapon when being fired. The support is flexible and allows the user to rest the support on their knee while resting the weapon on the rest. The flexible support allows the user to flex the support in any direction without moving the weapon from the rest.