Fore-End Shooting Rest With Locking Tips for Stable Vertical Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shooting rests require the firearm to be supported crosswise to its longitudinal axis, limiting immediate reuse after firing, are limited to firearms with a mount rail, and experience excessive wear from recoil forces.
Innovation Solution
A shooting rest with movable supporting elements that can be locked in positions to support the firearm above its center of gravity, allowing attachment to various firearms without modifications, and using pointed tips to engage external surfaces parallel to the firearm's barrel direction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the gripping element is designed to support the firearm crosswise to its longitudinal direction, then the firearm can be supported on a supporting surface, but the firearm cannot be reused immediately after firing and the stock cannot be used as a supporting point
Solution Approach 1:
The invention inverts the conventional support orientation by supporting the firearm longitudinally (barrel parallel to support surface) instead of crosswise. This allows the shooter to maintain a natural firing position and reuse the firearm immediately without repositioning, while also enabling the stock to serve as an additional supporting point for enhanced stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from two-dimensional crosswise support to three-dimensional longitudinal support, allowing the firearm to be supported along its length rather than perpendicular to it. This dimensional change enables both the fore-end and stock to function as supporting points simultaneously.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the device is mounted on the top of the firearm with weight below the gripping element, then the firearm can be supported, but the stock cannot be used as another supporting point
Solution Approach 1:
The invention inverts the weight distribution arrangement by positioning the support mechanism at the fore-end (front) rather than the rear, allowing the heavier barrel and ammunition to be supported forward of the grip. This enables the stock to be used as an additional supporting point behind the grip, maximizing stability while maintaining adaptability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the gripping element supports the firearm, then the firearm can be stabilized, but recoil exerts stress on the gripping element and supporting point near the shooter's face
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the support function from the gripping area near the shooter's face and relocates it to the fore-end of the firearm. This separates the stabilization function from the hazardous recoil zone, allowing the firearm to be stabilized without subjecting supporting elements near the shooter's face to recoil stress.
Solution Approach 2:
The fore-end of the firearm serves as an intermediary support point, transferring the stabilization function away from the shooter's face. This intermediary location absorbs recoil forces at a distance from the shooter, protecting both the supporting elements and the shooter from harmful recoil effects.
4Ease of manufacture
If a mount rail is required on the firearm for device attachment, then the device can be mounted, but the device is limited to specific firearm types
Solution Approach 1:
The invention creates a universal support mechanism that can be attached to various firearm types without requiring specific mount rails or modifications. The device adapts to different firearm configurations through adjustable attachment methods, enabling broad compatibility across hunting rifles, target rifles, and other firearm types.
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AI summary
A shooting rest (100) comprising a body (103) defining a centre line (CL) parallel to a first main direction (101) of the body (103). The first main direction (101) is adapted to be aligned with a direction of a barrel of a firearm (901) when the shooting rest (100) is fastened to a fore-end (902) of the firearm (901). Furthermore, the body (103) defines a second main direction (102A, 102B) transverse to the first main direction (101), wherein the main directions (101, 102) define a lateral plane. The shooting rest (100) further comprises at least one supporting element (105) which is fastened to the body (103) movably at a fastening point (106). The supporting element (105) comprises an arm (107) and a pointed tip (108). Each supporting element (105) can be arranged in at least a first position and a second position so that in the first position, the pointed tip (108) is, in the second main direction (102), spaced by a distance of at least one half (104) of the width of the body (103) from the centre line (CL) of the body (103), and a projection (201) of the pointed tip (108) on said lateral plane forms a first angle (202) to the second main direction (102A, 102B), the first angle (202) being greater than zero and opening in the direction of the centre line (CL) of the body (103). Each of said at least one supporting element (105) is lockable in at least the first position.