Pivotable Foregrip With Telescoping Grip And Quick-Disconnect Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current foregrips lack versatility and ease of attachment/detachment to firearms, particularly in transitioning between extended and collapsed orientations, and do not efficiently utilize space when stowed.
Innovation Solution
A foregrip design featuring a pivotably-coupled grip portion with a quick-disconnect mechanism and telescoping inner and outer bodies, incorporating a locking assembly with a tension spring and locking wedge system, allowing for easy adjustment between extended and collapsed orientations and secure attachment to firearms via a Picatinny rail system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional fixed foregrip design is used, then the attachment to firearm is stable, but the versatility and ease of adjustment between orientations is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The foregrip employs a dynamic design where the grip portion can pivot relative to the base portion between extended and collapsed orientations. The quick-disconnect mechanism and telescoping bodies enable the structure to change its configuration dynamically, providing versatility while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The foregrip is divided into distinct modular segments including the base portion, grip portion, telescoping inner and outer bodies, and quick-disconnect mechanism. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each component and facilitates easy assembly, disassembly, and adjustment between different operational orientations.
2Ease of operation
If a quick-disconnect mechanism is implemented, then the ease of attachment/detachment is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The quick-disconnect mechanism is designed to enable rapid attachment and detachment of the grip portion to the base portion without requiring additional tools or complex procedures. The mechanism serves itself through intuitive operation, allowing users to quickly transition between orientations or remove the foregrip entirely.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescoping inner and outer bodies are nested within each other, with the inner body sliding inside the outer body. This nesting arrangement compactly stores the telescoping mechanism when not in use and provides a straightforward structural solution that reduces overall complexity compared to alternative quick-disconnect designs.
3Volume of moving object
If the foregrip is designed in collapsed orientation for stowing, then the space utilization is improved, but the accessibility and ease of operation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The foregrip transitions dynamically between collapsed and extended orientations. When stowed, the grip portion collapses into a compact configuration that minimizes volume and fits within the firearm's contour. When needed, the user can quickly extend the grip portion to full operational size, ensuring both space efficiency and accessibility are optimized for different phases of use.
Solution Approach 2:
The foregrip is pre-configured with the quick-disconnect mechanism and telescoping bodies positioned such that transition from collapsed to extended orientation requires minimal action. The mechanism is prepared in advance to allow rapid deployment when the user needs to access the foregrip, eliminating the need for complex assembly steps during critical moments.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and secure attachment/detachment to firearms, efficient space utilization in stowed position, and easy adjustment between orientations, enhancing user convenience and operational flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
incorporating a locking assembly with a tension spring and locking wedge system
Data Source
AI summary
A grip is disclosed. The grip comprises a base portion; a grip portion pivotably connected to the base portion for arrangement in one of: a deployed orientation, a stowed orientation and an intermediate orientation, wherein the grip portion includes a first, inner body, and a second, outer body, wherein the second, outer body is movably- and telescopingly-connected to the first, inner body; and a locking assembly arranged within and at least partially contained by the grip portion, wherein a portion of the locking assembly is selectively-extendable in one of an orientation within the grip portion and beyond an outer surface of the grip portion for selective coupling of the portion of the locking assembly with the base portion. A method for operating a grip is also disclosed. An assembly is also disclosed.