Weapon Rest Assembly with Nestable Post and Dual Mounting Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rest assemblies are not compatible with both long guns and crossbows, and lack vertical adjustability and the ability to be selectively attachable to both tree stands and the ground.
Innovation Solution
A rest assembly comprising a tubular beam with a length-adjustable post and a rest, featuring nestable segments and attachment modules for secure mounting to tree stands and the ground, allowing for vertical adjustment and compatibility with both long guns and crossbows.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rest assembly is designed for tree stand mounting, then it provides stable weapon positioning for tree stand shooters, but it cannot be used on the ground
Solution Approach 1:
The rest assembly incorporates two distinct attachment modules: a tree stand attachment module with U-bolts and padding for tree contact, and a ground attachment module with spikes and base plates. This dual-functionality design allows the same rest assembly to be used on both tree stands and ground platforms, eliminating the need for separate equipment for different shooting environments.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rest assembly is designed for long gun support, then it provides proper positioning for long guns, but it cannot accommodate crossbows
Solution Approach 1:
The rest assembly features an adjustable post with multiple height positions and a movable weapon support surface that can be tilted and positioned at different angles. This dynamic adjustability allows the rest to accommodate the different lengths, weights, and positioning requirements of both long guns and crossbows, providing proper weapon support across multiple weapon types without requiring weapon-specific configurations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a rest assembly has fixed post length, then it simplifies the structure, but it cannot be vertically adjusted for different shooting positions
Solution Approach 1:
The post is divided into multiple telescoping segments that can be extended or retracted to achieve different vertical heights. This segmented design allows for vertical adjustment to accommodate various shooting positions and platform heights while maintaining a relatively compact stored configuration. The segments connect through simple mechanical interfaces that maintain structural integrity at each height setting.
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AI summary
A weapon rest assembly for stabilizing a weapon while shooting includes a post, which is engaged to and extends from a first end of a beam. The post comprises a plurality of nestable segments so that the post is selectively length adjustable. A rest is engaged to the post distal from the beam. A first attachment module is selectively engageable to the beam and is mountable to a tree stand so that the beam is mounted to the tree stand. A weapon held by a shooter positioned in the tree stand can be positioned on the rest to stabilize the weapon. A second attachment module is selectively engageable to the beam and is mountable to the ground so that the beam is mounted to the ground. A weapon held by a shooter positioned on the ground can be positioned on the rest to stabilize the weapon.