Sliding Instrument Mount for Secure Tripod Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for securing instruments, such as rifles, are cumbersome, heavy, and require multiple components, limiting their versatility and storage efficiency, as they are often specific to certain types of stands and require support for both the butt and stock of the rifle.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a mounting base platform with a U-shaped member and a guide rod plate that can be slidably attached, allowing for securement of instruments without needing separate supports for the butt and stock, and can be easily attached to various platforms like tripods, bipods, and monopods, using a securing mechanism with guide rods and notches for stability and adjustability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing devices use multiple components and separate supports for rifle butt and stock, then the instrument can be securely held, but the device becomes bulky, cumbersome, and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated device. The mounting base platform integrates the rifle stock support, rifle butt support, and platform attachment functions into one unified structure, eliminating the need for separate supports and reducing overall device bulk while maintaining secure instrument holding capability
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed with universal adaptability to work with multiple platform types (tripods, bipods, monopods) through standardized mounting mechanisms. The adjustable arms and configurable support structures allow the same device to securely hold various instruments including rifles, scopes, and cameras across different platform configurations
2Reliability
If existing devices are designed for specific stand types only, then the securing mechanism can be optimized, but the device lacks versatility across different platforms
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting base platform incorporates universal mounting mechanisms that can attach to various platform types including tripods, bipods, and monopods. The standardized interface and adjustable configuration enable the device to maintain optimized securing performance across different platform configurations without requiring platform-specific designs
3Reliability
If existing devices require substantial size for stability, then the instrument can be securely positioned, but storage space is consumed and transport becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs segmented, collapsible arms and modular support structures that can be folded or disassembled for compact storage. When deployed, these segments extend to provide the necessary support span for stable instrument positioning, but can be reconfigured to a compact form factor for transport and storage, reducing volume while maintaining positioning stability
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 device provides a compact, lightweight, and versatile solution for securing instruments on different platforms, enhancing transportability and storage while ensuring secure and adjustable mounting, with rubber surfaces for shock absorption and improved grip.
Implementation Method 1
In some embodiments, rubber can be disposed on an upper surface of the U-shaped member. In some embodiments rubber can be disposed on the contact surfaces of the guide rod plate and the mounting base platform.
Data Source
AI summary
The present teachings relate to a device configured to secure an instrument and to be removably mounted to a platform. The device can comprise a mounting base platform, a guide rod plate, and a securing means. The guide rod plate can be slidably secured to the mounting base platform, and the securing means can be configured to slidably move the guide rod plate with respect to the mounting base platform. The device can secure an instrument within, for example a firearm or a scope. The device can be mounted to a platform, for example, a camera tripod.