Adjustable Gun Forearm Support With Ballast and Lateral Restraint
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gun support methods, such as gloved-hands, shelves, and bi-pods, lack stability during firing, leading to concussive movement and potential injury, while compressible bags and bi-pods require additional adjustments and setup time.
Innovation Solution
A gun forearm support apparatus comprising a base, adjustable upright, and saddle with vertical and angular adjustments, featuring a saddle with lateral bumpers to reduce movement, and a base with removable ballast for enhanced stability and adjustability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If compressible bags are used to support the gun, then some stability is provided, but the weighting, sizing, and dimensioning required create complexity and multiple bags are needed for different vertical elevations
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus is divided into separate functional components: a base unit with ballast for stability, an upright structure with indexing apertures for height adjustment, and a saddle component for gun positioning. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and eliminates the need for multiple bags of different sizes and weights.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus provides adjustable parameters including vertical height (via telescoping uprights and indexing apertures), angular orientation (via adjustable saddles), and weight distribution (via removable ballast). This allows a single apparatus to accommodate different vertical elevations and shooting positions without requiring multiple specialized bags.
2Stability of the object's composition
If bi-pod/tri-pod systems are used, then the most stability and safety are provided, but additional adjustments and equipment connection are required which increase setup time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the essential stability function from complex bi-pod/tri-pod systems and implements it through a simplified base with ballast. The adjustable upright and saddle components can be quickly positioned and locked into place without requiring complex assembly procedures or multiple adjustment steps, thereby reducing setup time while maintaining stability.
3Ease of operation
If hands or shelves/benches are used to support the gun, then the gun can be supported, but stability is poor leading to concussive movement and potential injury
Solution Approach 1:
The base incorporates removable ballast weights that counterbalance the gun's weight and provide a stable foundation. This counterweight mechanism prevents concussive movement during firing by offsetting the forces generated, thereby improving stability without compromising ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The saddle component is designed with cushioning elements that absorb and dissipate the concussive forces generated during firing. This beforehand cushioning protects the user and surrounding objects from injury while maintaining ease of gun support and positioning.
Data Source
AI summary
A gun forearm support apparatus includes a base, an adjustable upright, and a saddle. The upright comprises two opposing ends, wherein the first end is coupled to the base via an articulating hinge (or hinges), wherein the second end supports the saddle. Upon deployment, the forearm support vertically supports a gun forearm within the saddle as supported by the upright depending from the base.