Tripod Gun Support Bracket with Pivotal Stanchions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tripod-mounted gun rests lack stability, particularly in the fore-and-aft and sideways directions, which can compromise the accuracy of long-range shots due to the instability of the upright support.
Innovation Solution
A gun support system is attached to two legs of a tripod, featuring stanchions that mechanically engage with the tripod legs, forming a triangle to prevent lateral displacement and enhance rifle stability, with clamps and screws for adjustable positioning and easy transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single upright support is attached to the tripod, then the device complexity is reduced, but the stability of the rifle support deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The single upright support is segmented into multiple stanchions (at least two) that are distributed across different tripod legs. Each stanchion provides independent support, and their combined effect creates a more stable configuration that resists lateral displacement better than a single support point.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure transitions from a one-dimensional single upright to a multi-dimensional arrangement where stanchions are positioned at different locations and orientations. This spatial distribution creates a geometric framework that inherently resists displacement in multiple directions simultaneously.
2Stability of the object's composition
If stanchions are rigidly fixed to the tripod legs, then the rifle support stability is improved, but the ease of operation for setup and collapse deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between stanchions and tripod legs uses pivotal joints rather than rigid fixed connections. This allows the stanchions to be easily inserted and removed by simple rotational movements, while maintaining stable triangular geometry when in use. The dynamic connection enables quick deployment and collapse without complex fastening mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If the tripod is made collapsible for transport, then the ease of operation for transport is improved, but the stability during use deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The tripod and gun support are designed as separate modular components that can be independently collapsed. The gun support with its stanchions can be detached and stored separately from the tripod, allowing the tripod to be collapsed for transport while the gun support remains stable when deployed. This segmentation resolves the contradiction between transportability and stability.
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AI summary
A gun support includes a bracket pivotally supporting two stanchions detachably attachable to respective legs of a tripod. The gun support is foldable adjacent the tripod upon collapse of the tripod and extendable from the tripod upon pivotal extension of the legs of the tripod.