Modular Gun Rest with Segmented Arms and Pre-Assembled Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gun rests are bulky, complex, and time-consuming to set up, limiting their use to professionals or skilled hunters, and shooting sticks require repeated assembly, making them inconvenient for users of all skill levels.
Innovation Solution
A portable gun rest system comprising a gun support member, base, and adjustable limb with a gun support coupling apparatus that allows for quick assembly and stabilization of the gun, featuring a swivel mechanism and extender components for adjustable height and angle, and can be formed from materials like vulcanized rubber for ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional gun rests are designed to be stable and accurate, then shot accuracy is improved, but device complexity and setup time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The gun rest is divided into separate modular components including a base, vertical support, and adjustable arm that can be assembled independently. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for stability while simplifying the overall assembly process, resolving the contradiction between accuracy and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The base is pre-formed with stake-driven anchoring features that are prepared in advance for rapid deployment. The vertical support and arm are pre-assembled with adjustment mechanisms, allowing the entire structure to be quickly erected and positioned for accurate shooting without complex on-site assembly.
2Manufacturing precision
If conventional gun rests are designed for stability, then shot accuracy is improved, but setup time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The modular segmented design allows each component to be independently prepared and assembled, reducing the time required to erect the complete gun rest structure while maintaining the stability needed for accurate shooting.
Solution Approach 2:
The base anchoring features and component connections are pre-designed and pre-assembled, enabling rapid deployment of the gun rest in the field while ensuring it achieves the necessary stability for accurate shots quickly.
3Ease of operation
If shooting sticks are designed to be portable, then ease of operation is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shooting stick is segmented into multiple telescoping sections that can be independently adjusted and locked. This segmentation provides portability and ease of transport while the standardized connection mechanisms simplify the assembly process despite the increased number of components.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescoping mechanism provides dynamic adjustability in length and configuration, allowing the shooting stick to be easily adapted to different shooting scenarios while maintaining a compact portable form when not in use.
4Ease of operation
If gun rests are designed for rapid setup, then ease of operation is improved, but structural stability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The base is pre-designed with stake-driven anchoring capabilities that are prepared in advance, allowing the structure to be quickly erected and immediately achieve stable ground contact. The pre-assembled components include pre-positioned adjustment mechanisms that enable rapid setup without compromising the structural integrity or stability of the gun rest.
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AI summary
A gun rest system comprises a gun support member comprising a gun support coupling apparatus having a first arm and a second arm, a first leg frame coupled to the first arm, and a second leg frame coupled to the second arm. The gun rest system may be moveable between a disengaged position with the first leg frame and the second leg frame disposed in a substantially parallel orientation and an engaged position with the first leg frame and the second leg frame disposed in a generally angled orientation. The gun rest system may further comprise a base and an adjustable limb coupled between the base and the gun support member.