Vertical Forward Grip With Index Finger Cradle

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional vertical forward grips on firearms fail to provide adequate stability, accuracy, and comfort, leading to shooter fatigue over extended periods due to their design.

Innovation Solution

A new vertical forward grip design featuring an ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle, improved textured grip placement, and an integrated threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap for enhanced adjustability and stability, allowing for better control and comfort.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional vertical forward grip design is used, then the structure is simple, but the shooter experiences fatigue and reduced accuracy over extended periods

Engineering Contradiction:

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The grip features an ergonomic configuration with specifically shaped contact surfaces and contours designed to match the natural grip positions of the operator's hand and fingers. This localized optimization of grip surface geometry at the points of contact improves comfort and control without requiring complete redesign of the entire grip structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Stability of the object's composition

If conventional vertical forward grip is used, then the device complexity is low, but the firearm stability and accuracy are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The grip incorporates curved and contoured surfaces that follow the natural ergonomics of the human hand. These curved geometries provide better contact areas and distribution of pressure, enhancing firearm stability and accuracy while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

3Ease of operation

If conventional vertical forward grip is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the grip does not provide adequate control and comfort

Engineering Contradiction:

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The ergonomic configuration is implemented through localized geometric features on the grip surface rather than complex internal mechanisms. This approach provides improved control and comfort while keeping the manufacturing process relatively straightforward, as it primarily involves shaping the external contours rather than assembling multiple complex components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS10866062B1Vertical forward grip

Publication Date: 2020.12.15

AI summary

The vertical forward grip is a revolutionary new design, which increases shooter(s) accuracy, providing comfort to the shooter and increasing control of the weapon, while reducing fatigue to the shooter(s) overall stamina. The overall design, ergonomic feel, textured finger grip and an ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle of the vertical forward grip allows the shooter(s) to remain comfortable for long extended periods of time, increasing accuracy and control, providing stabilization of the weapon and the design features are different from conventional vertical forward grip(s). Specific design features/improvements are incorporated into the vertical forward grip unlike the design of conventional vertical forward grip(s). Design features and improvements include: a ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle, a textured finger grip, an ergonomic grip control feature (increasing grip comfort, control and accuracy), and a threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube.