Support Hook Assembly for Rifle Weight Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for supporting a rifle while walking or on patrol are inadequate, as the weapon's weight causes the sling to pull on the user's neck, leading to discomfort and potential instability.
Innovation Solution
A support hook assembly with a clip and hook attachment system that includes pin slots, knuckle recesses, and position lock nubs, allowing the rifle to be securely attached to body armor vest MOLLE rails, distributing the weight more evenly and reducing neck strain.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the rifle is carried using a traditional sling, then the rifle can be supported during walking or patrol, but the weight of the weapon pulls on the user's neck causing discomfort and instability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a support hook assembly as an intermediary device between the rifle and the user's body. The assembly includes a hook that attaches to the rifle and a clip that secures to MOLLE rails on the body armor vest, transferring the weight-bearing function from the neck to the shoulder/back area where the vest provides support.
Solution Approach 2:
The support hook assembly is divided into distinct functional components: a hook portion for attaching to the rifle, a clip portion for securing to MOLLE rails, and a connection mechanism with pin slots and knuckle recesses. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while working together as a complete weight-distribution system.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the rifle is supported on the back using traditional methods, then the weapon can be carried, but the sling creates potential instability during movement
Solution Approach 1:
The support hook assembly incorporates dynamic elements including hinge joints that allow the hook to pivot and adjust to the rifle's position, and elastic webbing in the MOLLE rail attachments that provide flexibility during movement. These dynamic features maintain stability by adapting to the user's movements rather than creating rigid constraints.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly includes position lock nubs and detent mechanisms that provide tactile feedback and automatic adjustment. The knuckle recesses with pins create mechanical feedback that maintains proper alignment and positioning of the rifle, automatically correcting minor deviations during movement without requiring user intervention.
3Ease of operation
If a support hook assembly with multiple components is used, then weight distribution is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support hook assembly is designed to interface with standard MOLLE rails commonly found on body armor vests, making it universally compatible with existing tactical equipment. The hook portion can attach to various rifle configurations, and the clip mechanism works with standard MOLLE webbing, reducing the need for custom or specialized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple functions into integrated components: the hook and clip are connected through a unified structure with shared pin slots and knuckle recesses, eliminating the need for separate attachment mechanisms. The position lock nubs are integrated directly into the knuckle recesses, merging the locking function with the structural connection elements.
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AI summary
A support hook assembly is configured to support a rifle worn by a human. The support hook assembly has a clip having a front plate connected to a pair of clip legs. A hook attachment block is joined to the front plate and further has a first pin slot and a second pin slot. An upper hinge knuckle recess, a first lower knuckle recess and a second lower knuckle recess are joined to the front plate adjacent to the hook attachment bloc. A hook has an upper knuckle and a lower knuckle. A pin is inserted through the upper knuckle, the first pin slot, and the lower knuckle. The hook is adapted to support the rifle worn by the human.