Removable Shooting Aid for Weapon Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current shooting aids for weapons like bows and rifles lack effective support and stability, making it difficult for shooters to aim and fire accurately, especially when using horizontal surfaces for support.
Innovation Solution
A shooting aid with a removable attachment system, featuring a rod with a threaded end and a frame with elongated bars that can rest on horizontal surfaces, providing stability and allowing for controlled aiming and firing by attaching to existing stabilizer holes or other points on the weapon.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a shooting aid is designed with a rest that can be removed and attached to various weapons, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but device complexity increases due to the need for attachment mechanisms and multiple configuration options
Solution Approach 1:
The shooting aid incorporates a universal attachment system with a threaded rod and clamp mechanism that can be attached to various weapon types (bows, rifles, crossbows) through existing stabilizer holes or mounting points. The rest structure can be configured in different positions and angles to accommodate different weapon configurations and shooting styles, making it a multi-functional device that serves multiple purposes across different platforms.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the rest is designed to rest on horizontal surfaces for stability, then stability is improved, but ease of operation decreases when the shooting surface is not horizontal or accessible
Solution Approach 1:
The rest structure incorporates adjustable components including a movable rest arm that can be positioned at different angles and heights, and a clamp mechanism that can be adjusted to secure the rest in various configurations. This dynamic adjustability allows the rest to adapt to different shooting positions, whether on horizontal surfaces, vertical walls, or uneven terrain, maintaining stability while improving ease of operation across diverse environments.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the frame bars are made elongated to rest on horizontal surfaces, then stability is improved, but the device occupies more space and becomes more cumbersome to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The rest structure is divided into separate modular components including the frame bars, rest arm, and attachment mechanism that can be disassembled and reconfigured. The elongated frame bars can be detached and stored separately from the attachment mechanism, allowing the device to maintain stability when deployed while reducing its footprint and improving portability during transport and storage.
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AI summary
A shooting aid for removable attachment to a weapon allows the weapon to rest upon another surface for more accurate shooting.