Modular Portable Weapon Rest with Camouflage Foam
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing weapon rests are inconsistent, non-portable, and have unnatural appearances, making them difficult to use in hunting as they do not effectively blend with the environment and can startle wildlife.
Innovation Solution
A portable, modular weapon rest that can be attached to a tree or surface, featuring a camouflaged outer core made of polyurethane foam or similar material, with a mounting bracket assembly that allows for adjustable and secure positioning, and includes articulating features for stability and stealth.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional weapon rests (shooting sticks, mounted rests, slings) are used, then the weapon can be supported and held steady, but the rests have unnatural appearances that can startle wildlife and do not blend with the environment
Solution Approach 1:
The rest assembly is covered with camouflage material that blends with the surrounding environment, changing the visual appearance from unnatural to natural. The camouflage covering matches the colors and patterns of the environment (trees, foliage) to hide the rest from wildlife perception.
Solution Approach 2:
The rest assembly is designed to copy the appearance of natural objects such as tree limbs, rocks, or fallen logs. The outer shell is shaped and textured to resemble these natural elements, making the artificial rest indistinguishable from its natural counterparts in the environment.
2Stability of the object's composition
If fixed weapon rests are used, then stable positioning is achieved, but portability is lost and the rest cannot be easily transferred between locations
Solution Approach 1:
The weapon rest system is divided into separate modular components: a mounting bracket assembly that attaches to the support structure and a rest assembly that holds the weapon. These segments can be independently assembled, disassembled, and repositioned, allowing the rest to be easily transported while maintaining stability when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The rest assembly incorporates articulating features that allow it to pivot and adjust between different positions. This dynamic capability enables the rest to be easily repositioned for portability while providing stable support when locked in place during use.
3Ease of operation
If simple mounting structures are used, then portability is improved, but consistent and reliable resting positions cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket assembly is designed with universal attachment features that can be mounted on various support structures (trees, rocks, artificial structures). The standardized mounting interface ensures consistent and reliable positioning regardless of the specific support structure used, while maintaining portability across different locations.
4Strength
If the rest assembly is made from rigid materials, then structural strength is improved, but the rest cannot deform to securely and quietly support the weapon stock
Solution Approach 1:
The rest assembly uses composite construction combining rigid and flexible materials. An inner supporting rod provides structural strength and rigidity, while an outer core made of deformable material (such as rubber, foam, or flexible plastic) provides the necessary flexibility to conform to the weapon stock shape and absorb impact quietly.
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AI summary
A modular gun rest has a mounting bracket assembly and a rest assembly. The rest assembly is removably attached to the mounting bracket assembly, which is in turn attached to a tree or other surface. The rest assembly has a camouflaged outer core, which may be constructed from polyurethane foam using a silicon mold, and an inner supporting element. The mounting bracket assembly and/or the rest assembly may include an articulating joint, and may be interchangeable with multiple rest assemblies, and vice versa. When assembled, the gun rest provides a stable, non-marring, and naturally appearing surface upon which to rest a gun. A hunter may affix multiple mounting bracket assemblies in the field, and may then use a single rest assembly in conjunction with the multiple mounting bracket assemblies. Additionally, the hunter may even be provided with multiple rest assemblies, according to the species of trees that are present.