Foldable Support and Locking Structure Thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shooting supports with fixed, non-adjustable spacing between support points fail to provide stable and convenient support for firearms with longer barrels, and are cumbersome to adjust and detach.
Innovation Solution
A foldable support system with a telescopic rod and locking mechanism, allowing adjustable spacing and easy detachment, featuring a drive part and movable part for secure locking and unlocking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a support with only one support point is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot provide stable support for long-barreled firearms
Solution Approach 1:
The support is divided into two separate support points (front and rear support seats) that can be independently positioned along the barrel. This segmentation allows the support to provide stable support for long-barreled firearms while maintaining relatively simple individual support point structures.
2Reliability
If support points at two positions are used with fixed spacing, then support stability is improved, but the support cannot adapt to different firearm models with varying barrel lengths
Solution Approach 1:
The support seats are made adjustable along the support bar, allowing the spacing between front and rear support points to be dynamically changed. This enables the support to adapt to different firearm models with varying barrel lengths while maintaining support stability through the two-point contact design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a telescopic member is added to allow adjustment of support spacing, then adaptability to different firearm models is improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of operation increase
Solution Approach 1:
A locking mechanism acts as an intermediary between the adjustable support seats and the support bar. This locking mechanism simplifies the adjustment process by providing discrete, easily accessible locking positions along the support bar, reducing the complexity of continuous adjustment while maintaining adaptability to different firearm models.
4Reliability
If a locking mechanism is added to secure the telescopic member, then connection reliability is improved, but the device complexity and operation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to be self-locking through a spring-loaded ball and detent system. Once the support seats are positioned, the spring automatically pushes the ball into the corresponding detent groove, providing secure locking without requiring additional manual intervention. This maintains ease of operation while significantly improving connection reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a foldable support and a locking mechanism thereof. The foldable support comprises a connection assembly, a support assembly, and the locking mechanism. The support assembly comprises a main body, and the connection assembly comprises a first telescopic rod. The locking mechanism connects the support assembly and the connection assembly, comprising interconnected drive part and movable part. The movable part is detachably connected to the first telescopic rod and the main body.