Recoil-Reducing Shooting Rest with Added Mass
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Solution Overview
Problem
Shooting heavy recoiling firearms from a sitting position results in increased 'effective recoil' due to reduced body flexibility, causing discomfort and accuracy issues, as traditional shooting rests do not absorb recoil energy.
Innovation Solution
A recoil-reducing shooting rest is designed with a rigid structure that includes a stationary Rear Support, an adjustable Front Support, a stabilizing Frame, and a Holder for adding weight, such as 25 lb. bags of lead shot, to increase the total weight and reduce recoil energy by offering resistance to the firearm's rearward movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a shooter fires heavy recoiling firearms from a sitting position on a traditional shooting rest, then the firearm is supported steadily, but the shooter experiences increased effective recoil causing discomfort and accuracy issues
Solution Approach 1:
The shooting rest acts as an intermediary mass between the firearm and the shooter. When the firearm recoils, the rest's mass absorbs and dampens the recoil impulse, reducing the effective recoil transmitted to the shooter's shoulder while maintaining steady firearm support.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the mass parameter of the shooting rest to optimize recoil reduction. By selecting appropriate rest mass relative to firearm mass, the system achieves optimal balance between maintaining firearm stability and reducing effective recoil impact on the shooter.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the shooter uses a standing position to absorb recoil, then the entire body can flex and absorb recoil energy, but the firearm cannot be held as steadily as on a rest
Solution Approach 1:
The shooting rest serves as a mechanical intermediary that provides the mass and stability of a supported position while allowing the shooter to maintain the recoil-absorbing posture of standing or kneeling, rather than being constrained to a sitting position on a traditional rest.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional shooting rests are used, then the firearm is supported steadily, but they do not restrain or absorb recoil energy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful recoil energy into beneficial kinetic energy of the shooting rest's recoil motion. The rest's mass absorbs the recoil impulse, and the system's kinetic energy is dissipated through friction and air resistance, transforming harmful recoil into harmless motion of the entire rest-firearm system.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The added weight significantly reduces recoil energy by up to 90% when firing heavy recoiling rifles and shotguns, providing a stable and steady support for improved shooter comfort and accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
The weight in the holder resists the firearm's rearward movement
Implementation Method 2
Recoil can be described as the equal and opposite reaction to the momentum of an ammunition cartridge's projectile (bullet) and gunpowder charge upon firing of the cartridge. This momentum is imparted to the firearm, causing it to travel in the opposite direction of the fired bullet.
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AI summary
A shooting rest supports a firearm and reduces recoil energy of the firearm. The shooting rest has a rear support and a front support for supporting the firearm and a frame connecting the rear support and the front support. The frame supports at least one weight to reduce the amount of recoil energy felt by a shooter.