Hunter Support with Swivel Pivot for Tracking Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gun supports fail to maintain precise aiming and firing positions, especially during long-range shooting, as they do not adequately stabilize the shooter's torso, making it difficult to track moving targets effectively.
Innovation Solution
A detachable support system with a swivel pivot rod and adjustable strap that keeps the user's torso stable, allowing the gun to maintain a steady position while the shooter can follow moving animals, combined with a telescopic design for adaptability and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a stationary stand with earth rod is used to fix the gun position, then the gun position stability is improved, but the ability to track moving targets quickly is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing the stationary earth rod stand with a tripod stand featuring movable legs that can be quickly adjusted and positioned. The tripod legs can be extended, repositioned, and locked into place rapidly, allowing the gun support to track moving targets while maintaining stability during shooting.
2Ease of operation
If a support allows free torso movement, then the ease of operation is improved, but the shooting precision is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the local quality principle by providing selective support: the tripod stand supports the lower body and weapon to ensure stability and precision, while the upper body and arms remain free to move for tracking targets. This localized support approach maintains both precision and operational flexibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a complex adjustable support is used, then the adaptability to different users is improved, but the device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the parameter changes principle by incorporating adjustable elements in the tripod stand, such as variable leg lengths and height adjustments, allowing the support structure to adapt to different user statures and shooting positions without requiring a completely complex redesign.
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AI summary
A support (1) serving for keeping the torso of a shooter (2) still during aiming and firing of a gun (3). The support (1) comprises a stand (4) for being detachably placed on a base (9), a pivot rod (5) mounted on the stand (4) by means of a swivel bearing (7), and a strap (12) mounted on the stand (4) by means of a first end part (12a) and on the pivot rod (5) by means of a second end part (12b). The support allows the shooter to keep the sight of the gun on the animal by merely turning the support. Turning takes place by turning the hip where you do not have to move the legs from the firm foothold, and the shooter can thereby keep the sight in the same horizontal plane during turning.