Rifle Bedding Block Aligning Recoil Force to Barrel Axis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional rifle designs suffer from barrel harmonics and recoil-induced angular deflection, leading to reduced accuracy due to transient barrel bending and vibration, which existing methods can only partially mitigate by increasing barrel size or adding weights, without eliminating the root cause.
Innovation Solution
A bedding block assembly that aligns the resistive force with the rifle barrel's longitudinal axis, using a bedding block and bushing configuration with a pivotal attachment mechanism to absorb recoil forces directly along the barrel axis, eliminating torque and vibration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional barrel attachment methods are used, then the rifle can be manufactured with simple structure, but barrel harmonics and recoil-induced angular deflection occur reducing accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The bedding assembly is divided into separate functional components: a bedding block that interfaces with the barrel, a receiver interface portion, and adjustable elements. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system accuracy and reducing barrel harmonics through precise individual element design.
Solution Approach 2:
The bedding assembly incorporates recoil mitigation features that counteract the rearward and upward forces generated during firing. The assembly includes elements designed to absorb and redirect recoil forces, preventing barrel jump and angular deflection, thereby maintaining accuracy without requiring excessive barrel weight.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If barrel size is increased to reduce barrel harmonics, then vibration is reduced, but rifle weight increases reducing ergonomics
Solution Approach 1:
The bedding assembly acts as an intermediary system between the barrel and the stock, providing vibration damping and recoil management without requiring the barrel itself to be heavier. The assembly includes vibration-absorbing elements and force-distributing structures that reduce barrel harmonics while maintaining lightweight construction.
Solution Approach 2:
The bedding assembly modifies the mechanical parameters of the barrel-stock interface, changing stiffness, damping characteristics, and force distribution. These parameter changes allow for effective vibration control and recoil management without altering the barrel's mass or requiring a heavier overall rifle design.
3Manufacturing precision
If recoil forces are not aligned with barrel axis, then simpler attachment is possible, but angular deflection and inaccuracy occur
Solution Approach 1:
The bedding assembly incorporates asymmetric design elements that specifically address the directional nature of recoil forces. The assembly includes features that counteract the upward and lateral components of recoil, aligning the net force more closely with the barrel's longitudinal axis and preventing angular deflection during firing.
Solution Approach 2:
The bedding assembly addresses recoil force alignment by introducing additional dimensional control through multi-axis force distribution. The assembly includes elements that manage forces in multiple directions (vertical, lateral, and longitudinal), ensuring that the resultant recoil force remains aligned with the barrel axis through three-dimensional force management.
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AI summary
A bedding assembly for a rifle that includes a bedding block. The rifle has a barrel, which is attached to a receiver assembly, and the barrel has a longitudinal axis. The receiver assembly is attached to a stock by means of the bedding block. The bedding block is pivotally attached to the barrel, thereby forming an axis of pivotal attachment of the bedding block to the barrel. The axis of pivotal attachment of the bedding block to the barrel is horizontally perpendicular to and intersects the longitudinal axis of the barrel.