US20230288165A1 - Weapon holder for hunting blind - Google Patents
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- the present technology relates generally to the field of weapon support systems for hunting blinds. More specifically, this technology relates to an adjustable weapon holder.
- An embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a weapon holder.
- the weapon holder includes a stock support, a limb, and a fore end support.
- the stock support defines a recessed area sized to receive a stock of a weapon therein.
- the limb is coupled to a first end of the stock support and extends away from the stock support at an angle relative to the stock support.
- the stock support and the limb together define a weapon receiving area.
- the limb includes an offset portion that extends away from the weapon receiving area.
- the fore end support is coupled to a distal end of the limb.
- the weapon holder includes a stock support, a limb, and a fore end support.
- the stock support defines a recessed area sized to receive a stock of a weapon therein.
- the limb is coupled to a first end of the stock support and extends away from the stock support at an angle relative to the stock support.
- the limb includes a first linear portion and an arcuate extension engaged with and extending away from the first linear portion.
- the fore end support is coupled to a distal end of the limb.
- the blind includes a frame and a weapon holder.
- the weapon holder includes a stock support, a limb, and a fore end support.
- the stock support defines a recessed area sized to receive a stock of a weapon therein.
- the limb is coupled to a first end of the stock support and extends away from the stock support at an angle relative to the stock support.
- the stock support and the limb together define a weapon receiving area.
- the limb includes an offset portion that extends away from the weapon receiving area.
- the fore end support is coupled to a distal end of the limb.
- FIG. 1 A is a perspective view of a game blind including a weapon holder with a cross bow positioned in the weapon holder, according to an illustrative embodiment.
- FIG. 1 B is a perspective view of the game blind of FIG. 1 A with a rifle positioned in the weapon holder.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the weapon holder of FIG. 1 A .
- FIG. 3 is a side view of a stock support portion of the weapon holder of FIG. 1 A .
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the stock support portion of FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 5 is a side view of a stock support portion of a weapon holder, according to another illustrative embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a top view of the stock support portion of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 7 is a top view of a stock support portion for a weapon holder, according to yet another illustrative embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a top view of an adjustment member for a mount of a weapon holder, according to an illustrative embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a side view of a weapon holder, according to another illustrative embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a side view of a limb of a weapon holder, according to an illustrative embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a top view of a fore end support for a weapon holder, according to an illustrative embodiment.
- a weapon support system (e.g., holder) is shown that allows a user to quickly store and retrieve their weapon with minimal interference.
- the system supports the weapon in an upright, ready-to-fire position.
- a user When retrieving the weapon, a user simply rotates the stock from its rest position in the holder up to their shoulder without any further manipulation of the weapon.
- the weapon support system of the present disclosure may be adjustable to accommodate weapons of different types, sizes, and shapes.
- the holder may also be adjusted to manipulate the position of the weapon when placed on the holder, which can improve retrieval times and reduce the amount of manual manipulation required to equip the weapon (thereby increasing user safety during weapon retrieval).
- the support system also includes a uniquely structured support limb that improves adjustability and to accommodate different weapon types.
- a weapon holder 100 configured to support a weapon in a firing position is shown, according to an illustrative embodiment.
- the weapon holder 100 is configured to support a variety of different types of weapons, including—but not limited to—a crossbow ( FIG. 1 A ) and a rifle ( FIG. 1 B ).
- the weapon holder 100 is coupled to a blind 10 .
- the blind 10 may be a game blind, a tree stand (e.g., hunting platform), or another suitable support.
- the weapon holder 100 may be coupled to an accessory support structure for a blind and/or directly to a tree or other accessory support structure that is separate from a blind 10 .
- the weapon holder 100 may form a standalone weapon support system that may be secured to the ground or another suitable structure.
- the weapon 12 e.g., crossbow
- the weapon 12 is removably coupled to the weapon holder 100 and is supported on the weapon holder 100 under its own weight (e.g., by gravity).
- the weapon holder 100 may further include straps, cords, and/or another suitable tether to further secure the weapon 12 onto the weapon holder 100 .
- the weapon holder 100 is configured to facilitate rapid engagement and/or disengagement of the weapon 12 by a user with minimal interaction between the user and the weapon 12 and/or the user and the weapon holder 100 .
- the weapon holder 100 may be positioned substantially in front of a user such that the user may quickly access the weapon 12 .
- the weapon holder 100 may be positioned to a side of the user or at another location near the user for ease of access.
- the weapon holder 100 is coupled (e.g., mechanically fastened, mounted, etc.) to a helper rail of a blind or platform that at least partially surrounds the user and substantially prevents the user from falling out of the blind 10 .
- a helper rail of a blind or platform that at least partially surrounds the user and substantially prevents the user from falling out of the blind 10 .
- the weapon holder 100 supports the weapon 12 in an upright position that allows the user to quickly rotate the butt of the weapon 12 into contact with a user's shoulder (e.g., into a firing position, etc.).
- the weapon 12 is angled within the weapon holder 100 such that a user rotates the weapon 12 less than 90° in preparation for firing without requiring any further movement or manipulation.
- the weapon holder 100 includes a stock support 102 (e.g., stock holder, etc.), a mount 104 , a limb 106 , and a fore end support 108 .
- the weapon holder 100 may include additional, fewer, and/or different components.
- the mount 104 is coupled to the stock support 102 and detachably couples the stock support to the blind 10 .
- the mount 104 or portions thereof, is also detachably coupled to the stock support 102 , and/or detachably or fixedly coupled to another part of the weapon holder 100 (e.g., the limb 106 , etc.).
- FIG. 1 A the mount 104 is coupled to the stock support 102 and detachably couples the stock support to the blind 10 .
- the mount 104 or portions thereof, is also detachably coupled to the stock support 102 , and/or detachably or fixedly coupled to another part of the weapon holder 100 (e.g., the limb 106 , etc.
- the limb 106 is rotatably coupled to a first end 111 of the stock support 102 and extends upwardly from the stock support 102 at an angle with respect to the stock support 102 .
- the fore end support 108 is coupled to a distal end of the limb 106 and extends away from the limb 106 in an at least partially parallel orientation with respect to the stock support 102 .
- the stock support 102 (e.g., first weapon interface member, etc.) is configured to engage with a stock of a weapon and to at least partially support the weapon in a substantially vertical orientation (e.g., vertically relative to a ground surface and/or the floor area of the blind 10 , etc.).
- the stock support 102 may be structured to receive a butt of a hunting rifle and/or crossbow, as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the stock support 102 defines a recessed area 109 (e.g., channel, groove, depression, etc.) that is sized to receive a stock (e.g., butt, first end, etc.) of the weapon therein.
- the stock support 102 includes a base 110 and a pair of substantially parallel walls 112 arranged along a perimeter of the base 110 and extending axially away from an upper side 114 of the base 110 .
- the walls 112 are elongated strips that extend along opposing edges of the base 110 .
- the walls 112 are spaced apart from one another forming a gap 117 therebetween.
- the recessed area 109 is at least partially defined by the gap 117 and extends from a second end 116 of the stock support 102 , opposite to the first end 111 , to an intermediate position between the second end 116 and the first end 111 . As shown in FIG.
- the recessed area 109 extends to an area of the base 110 that is proximate to where the limb 106 (see FIG. 2 ) engages the base 110 .
- the recessed area 109 has a rectangular shape when viewed from above the base 110 . In other embodiments, the shape of the recessed area 109 may be different.
- the parallel walls 112 stabilize the weapon in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the base 110 (e.g., an upper surface of the base 110 , a lower surface of the recessed area 109 , etc.).
- the base 110 also includes a forward lip 113 that extends forward of the walls 112 (e.g., protrudes beyond a forward end of the walls 112 ).
- An upper surface of the forward lip 113 is approximately co-planar with a lower surface of the recessed area 109 .
- a forward end of each of the walls 112 is rounded to help guide a stock (e.g., butt, first end, etc.) of the weapon into the recessed area 109 .
- the recessed area 109 faces away from the base 110 (e.g., substantially vertically upward, etc.) and toward a weapon receiving area 115 above the base 110 within which the weapon is positioned when engaged with the weapon holder 100 .
- the weapon receiving area 115 is an open area between the stock support 102 and the limb 106 that is at least partially defined by the stock support 102 and the limb 106 (e.g., the stock support 102 and the limb 106 form a portion of an outer perimeter of the weapon receiving area 115 ).
- the stock support 102 is structured to allow a user to readjust the size (e.g., width) of the recessed area 109 to accommodate weapon stocks of various sizes and shapes.
- a first wall 119 of the pair of walls 112 is moveably coupled to the base 110 .
- the first wall 119 is slidably engaged with the base 110 and is structured to move relative to the base 110 in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to a second wall 121 of the pair of walls 112 .
- the first wall 119 includes a flange 123 (e.g., tab, etc.) engaged with and extending away from the first wall 119 (e.g., in a substantially perpendicular orientation with respect to the first wall 119 ) and toward the recessed area 109 .
- the flange 123 is disposed at a lower end of the first wall 119 and is received within a substantially rectangular cutout (e.g., slot, etc.) in the base 110 that extends along the lower wall of the recessed area 109 , in between the two walls 112 .
- the flange 123 includes an elongated rectangular strip of material (e.g., metal, plastic, etc.) that protrudes off of the first wall 119 .
- the flange 123 includes an elongated opening 125 that extends through the flange 123 .
- the elongated opening 125 may be sized to receive a fastener (e.g., set screw, screw, bolt, etc.) therein to secure the flange 123 in position within the cutout 126 .
- a fastener e.g., set screw, screw, bolt, etc.
- the size, shape, and arrangement of the flange 123 and cutout 126 may be different in other embodiments.
- the structure of the flange 123 helps support the first wall 119 in a proper orientation with respect to the base 110 and second wall 121 .
- another form of adjustable coupling may be used to secure the first wall 119 to the base 110 and/or second wall 121 .
- the first wall 119 may be permanently affixed to the base 110 .
- the base 110 (e.g., stock support 102 ) further defines a slot 118 extending inward from the first end 111 of the base 110 .
- a depth 120 of the slot 118 may be greater than or equal to a width of the limb 106 at a proximal end of the limb 106 (see FIG. 2 ) such that the proximal end can be fully received within the slot 118 .
- the depth of the slot 118 may be less than a width of the proximal end of the limb 106 .
- the limb 106 may protrude away from the first end of the slot 118 (e.g., parallel to a reference line extending between the first end 111 and the second end 116 ).
- the base 110 also defines a through-hole opening 122 that extends through the base 110 and the slot 118 .
- the through-hole opening 122 may be sized to receive a fastener 124 (e.g., bolt, screw, pin, etc.) therein to couple the limb 106 to the stock support 102 .
- the fastener 124 may be configured to bend and/or deflect ears of the base 110 on either side of the slot 118 to pinch and lock the limb 106 in a desired angular position with respect to the base 110 .
- the fastener 124 may be threadably coupled to an ear at a distal end of the fastener 124 (e.g., a free end of a threaded portion of the fastener).
- adjusting the position of the limb 106 with respect to the base 110 allows the weapon holder 100 to accommodate a greater variety of weapon types, sizes, and shapes.
- the proximal end of the limb 106 may be glued, welded, integrally formed with the base 110 from a single piece of material, or otherwise affixed to the base 110 .
- FIGS. 5 - 6 show a stock support 200 that further includes a limb adjustment system 202 that is configured to allow adjustment of an angular position of the limb (e.g., limb 106 of FIG. 2 ) to accommodate different weapon types.
- the limb adjustment system 202 includes a plurality of pins (e.g., fasteners, bolts, etc.) that are structured to engage with both the stock support 200 and the limb 206 .
- pins e.g., fasteners, bolts, etc.
- a first pin 204 extends through a through-hole opening 222 of the base 210 (e.g., through the slot 218 and ears of the base 210 ) and is configured to rotatably couple the limb 206 to the stock support 200 .
- a second pin 205 extends through the base 210 at an inner end 224 of the slot 218 and is configured to set a rotational position of the limb 206 relative to the base 210 . As shown in FIG.
- the limb 206 includes a plurality of grooves 226 (e.g., channels, etc.) positioned along an outer perimeter of the limb 206 where the limb 106 is inserted into the slot 218 (e.g., a curved outer surface of the limb 206 ).
- the grooves 226 are sized to receive the second pin 205 therein to prevent rotation of the limb 206 with respect to the base 210 .
- the second pin 205 may include a spring loaded mechanism that biases the second pin 205 against the base 210 .
- a user To operate the limb adjustment system 202 , a user simply pulls on an exposed portion of the second pin 205 to pull the second pin 205 away from the base 210 and then rotates the limb 206 into a desired position before releasing the second pin 205 . It should be appreciated that the design of the limb adjustment system 202 may be different in various embodiments.
- FIG. 7 shows yet another illustrative embodiment of a stock support 250 in which the walls 252 are integrally formed with a base 254 of the stock support 250 from a single piece of material (e.g., as a unitary body via injection molding or another suitable manufacturing operation).
- the mount 104 (e.g., a mounting assembly, etc.) of the weapon holder 100 is configured to detachably couple the weapon holder 100 to the blind 10 and to adjust a position (e.g., a height, an angle, etc.) of the weapon holder 100 relative to the blind 10 .
- a first end e.g., upper end
- a second end e.g., lower end
- the blind 10 e.g., a support structure of the blind 10 , a frame, a platform, etc.
- the second end is received within an opening of the blind 10 , which may include a threaded connector, snap-fit connector, or another form of detachable coupling.
- the stock support 102 and/or limb 106 may be directly coupled to the blind 10 without any intervening mount 104 .
- the mount 104 includes a support member 128 (e.g., boss, fitting, etc.) engaged with and extending away from a lower side (e.g., second side) of the base 110 at an oblique angle 130 (e.g., non-perpendicular, non-90°, etc.) with respect to the base 110 (e.g., with respect to a lower surface of the base 110 ).
- the support member 128 is coupled to the base 110 proximate to the second end 116 of the base 110 (e.g., approximately half-way between a central position along the base 110 and the second end 116 ).
- the base 110 is angled (e.g., tilted, etc.) with respect to the mount 104 such that the first end 111 of the base 110 is positioned vertically below the second end 116 of the base 110 when the mount 104 is coupled to the blind (e.g., when the support member 128 is arranged in a substantially perpendicular orientation with respect to an upper surface of the blind, etc.).
- the support member 128 is a substantially cylindrical protrusion that is pivotally and rotatably coupled to a connecting element 132 of the mount 104 via a ball joint between the support member 128 and the connecting element 132 .
- the support member 128 may be configured to lock the weapon holder 100 at a desired angular position with respect to the blind.
- the support member 128 may define a pocket that is sized to receive the ball member 134 therein such that the support member 128 wraps around a ball member 134 of the ball joint.
- the support member 128 may include a fastener that may threadably engage the support member 128 and be positioned to press against the ball member 134 to secure the ball member 134 in position within the support member 128 .
- the ball member 134 may be fixedly coupled to the connecting element 132 .
- the connecting element 132 extends away from the stock support 102 and support member 128 and is structured to detachably couple the weapon holder 100 to the blind support.
- the connecting element 132 may include a threaded rod, support post, and/or another suitable support element.
- the connecting element 132 is a threaded cylindrical rod that may be inserted into an opening in the blind (e.g., an opening in a platform for the blind).
- the connecting element 132 may be threadably coupled to the blind and/or include a lower fitting that is threadably coupled to the blind.
- the connecting element 132 may also include a cross-hole opening (see cross-hole opening 333 in FIG. 10 ) at a lower end of the connecting element 132 that extends radially through the connecting element 132 .
- the cross-hole opening 133 may be sized to receive a pin and/or fastener therein to prevent inadvertent removal of the weapon holder 100 from the blind.
- the mount 104 may further include an adjustment element 136 (e.g., nut, etc.) that is threadably engaged with the connecting element 132 .
- the adjustment element 136 is configured to adjust a height of the weapon holder 100 above the blind 10 .
- the adjustment element 136 may be engaged with an upper surface of the blind and/or a standoff or boss that extends upwardly from the blind 10 .
- FIG. 8 shows a top view of the adjustment element 136 .
- the adjustment element 136 includes a central body 138 including a threaded opening extending therethrough.
- the adjustment element 136 also includes a plurality of tabs 140 engaged with and extending radially away from the central body 138 .
- the tabs 140 allow for hand adjustment of the height of the weapon holder 100 by a user.
- FIG. 9 shows a side view of a weapon holder 300 in which a connecting element 332 of the mount 304 is directly coupled to the stock support 302 without any intervening components.
- the mount may further include clips, fasteners, and/or other detachably couplings to simplify installation and removal of the weapon holder.
- the mount 104 may be coupled to another component of the weapon holder 100 (e.g., the limb 106 , etc.).
- the limb 106 (e.g., fore end support arm, etc.) of the weapon holder 100 is structured to support the fore end portion of a weapon (e.g., an upper portion of the weapon away from the stock, a fore stock, etc.) in an upright or an at least partially upright position within the weapon holder 100 .
- the limb 106 is also structured to accommodate different grip configurations for various different types of weapons.
- the limb 106 may also be adjustable to accommodate different weapon types, to manipulate a position of the weapon when placed in the weapon holder 100 , and to improve support of the weapon when placed in the weapon holder 100 .
- the limb 106 is rotatably coupled to the first end of the stock support 102 and extends away from the stock support 102 at an angle 142 relative to the stock support 102 .
- a proximal end 144 (e.g., lower end as shown in FIG. 2 , first end, etc.) of the limb 106 is coupled to the stock support 102 by a fastener (e.g., bolt, screw, toggle, pin, etc.) that extends through the base 110 of the stock support 102 and the proximal end 144 .
- the proximal end 144 may be rounded to allow rotation of the limb 106 with respect to the stock support 102 .
- the proximal end 144 may be a polygon with straight edges (e.g., an octagon, etc.) that at least partially support the limb 106 in different angular positions with respect to the stock support 102 when the limb 106 is engaged with the stock support 102 (e.g., when the proximal end 144 of the limb 106 is engaged with an inner end of the slot 118 (see FIG. 4 ).
- the fastener may be threadably coupled to the base 110 of the stock support 102 and may be structured to secure the limb 106 in a desired rotational position with respect to the stock support 102 .
- another suitable adjustment mechanism e.g., a second pin that may be inserted through the base 110 of the stock support 102 and the limb 106 in various different angular positions as described with reference to FIGS. 5 - 6 , etc.
- a second pin may be inserted through the base 110 of the stock support 102 and the limb 106 in various different angular positions as described with reference to FIGS. 5 - 6 , etc.
- Adjusting the angular position of the limb 106 with respect to the stock support 102 allows the user to tilt the weapon, for example, to level the stock of the weapon in the stock support 102 (e.g., to improve the stability of the weapon in the weapon holder) or to angle the weapon to improve retrieval times (e.g., based on a height or position of the user with respect to the weapon holder 100 , etc.).
- the limb 106 may be fixedly coupled to the stock support 102 and extend away from the stock support 102 in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the stock support 102 (e.g., an upper surface of the stock support 102 ), or at another suitable angle relative to the stock support 102 .
- the limb 106 includes a first linear portion 145 , a offset portion 146 (e.g., curved portion, bowed portion, stooped portion, etc.) engaged with and extending away from the first linear portion 145 , and a second linear portion 148 engaged with and extending away from a distal end of the offset portion 146 .
- the first linear portion 145 and the second linear portion 148 are each straight sections of the limb 106 shown in FIG. 2 .
- the first linear portion 145 is coupled to the stock support 102 and extends between the stock support 102 and the offset portion 146 .
- the limb 106 may only include a single linear portion coupled to the offset portion 146 .
- the offset portion 146 may be directly coupled to the stock support 102 and the single linear portion may be coupled to a distal end of the offset portion 146 .
- FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of a limb 400 in which the first linear portion 402 has a smaller length than the second linear portion 404 .
- a proximal end 406 of the limb 400 extends away from a lower end of the first linear portion 402 in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the first linear portion 402 .
- the offset portion 146 is engaged with both the first linear portion 145 and the second linear portion 148 and extends between the first linear portion 145 and the second linear portion 148 .
- the offset portion 146 is also angled with respect to both the first linear portion 145 and the second linear portion 148 .
- the offset portion 146 extends away from the weapon receiving area 115 of the weapon holder 100 at a lower end (e.g., proximal end, first end, etc.) of the offset portion 146 and back toward the weapon receiving area 115 at an upper end (e.g., a distal end, second end, etc.) of the offset portion 146 .
- a lower end e.g., proximal end, first end, etc.
- an upper end e.g., a distal end, second end, etc.
- the offset portion 146 includes an arcuate extension 150 that bows (e.g., curves) away from the weapon receiving area 115 .
- the shape of the offset portion 146 may be different in other embodiments.
- the offset portion may include multiple substantially linear sections including a first section extending away from the first linear portion 145 at an angle with respect to the first linear portion (e.g., away from the weapon receiving area 115 ), and a second section extending away from the first section, at an angle with respect to the first section, back toward the gun receiving area.
- the first section and the second section may together define a substantially “V” shaped section that bows away from the weapon receiving area 115 at a central position along the “V” shaped section.
- the offset portion 146 may include additional sections.
- the arcuate extension 150 has an approximately constant radius of curvature. In other embodiments, the curvature may vary along a length of the arcuate extension 150 (e.g., the arcuate extension may be substantially “U” shaped, etc.).
- the second linear portion 148 of the limb 106 is angled (e.g., non-parallel) with respect to the first linear portion 145 .
- the second linear portion 148 may be angled away from the weapon receiving area 115 .
- angling the second linear portion 148 away from the weapon receiving area 115 allows a user to adjust the orientation of the weapon when placed into the weapon holder.
- the user may move the fore end support 108 upward along the second linear portion 148 (e.g., toward a free, outer end of the second linear portion 148 ) to tip the fore end of the weapon (e.g., barrel) toward the blind, or vice versa to tip the fore end of the weapon upward and away from the blind.
- the angle of the second linear portion 148 with respect to the first linear portion 145 may be different in various embodiments.
- the fore end support 108 is coupled to a distal end 152 of the limb 106 (e.g., to the second linear portion 148 ) and is configured to support a fore end of the weapon (e.g., a forestock, barrel, etc.) within the weapon holder.
- the fore end support 108 may be movably coupled to the limb 106 , for example, by engaging the fore end support 108 with one of a plurality of notches 154 along the limb 106 .
- FIG. 11 shows a top view of the fore end support 108 .
- the fore end support 108 includes a main body 156 and a pair of prongs 158 (e.g., tabs, fork shaped extension, extension pieces, etc.) extending away from the main body 156 and defining a substantially fork-shaped (e.g., “U” shaped, “Y” shaped, etc.) opening 157 therebetween.
- the opening 157 may be sized to receive a forestock and/or barrel of a weapon therein.
- the fore end support 108 also includes a through-hole opening 160 extending through the main body 156 that is shaped complementary with a cross-sectional shape of the limb 106 .
- the limb 106 is inserted through the through-hole opening 160 and is slidably engaged with the fore end support 108 .
- the fore end support 108 may also include a fastener extending through the main body 156 and into the through-hole opening 160 to secure a position of the fore end support 108 along the limb 106 .
- another form of connector e.g., clips, etc. may be used to secure the fore end support 108 in position along the limb 106 .
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A weapon holder includes a stock support, a limb, and a fore end support. The stock support defines a recessed area sized to receive a stock of a weapon therein. The limb is coupled to a first end of the stock support and extends away from the stock support at an angle relative to the stock support. The stock support and the limb together define a weapon receiving area. The limb includes an offset portion that extends away from the weapon receiving area. The fore end support is coupled to a distal end of the limb.
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- The present technology relates generally to the field of weapon support systems for hunting blinds. More specifically, this technology relates to an adjustable weapon holder.
- An embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a weapon holder. The weapon holder includes a stock support, a limb, and a fore end support. The stock support defines a recessed area sized to receive a stock of a weapon therein. The limb is coupled to a first end of the stock support and extends away from the stock support at an angle relative to the stock support. The stock support and the limb together define a weapon receiving area. The limb includes an offset portion that extends away from the weapon receiving area. The fore end support is coupled to a distal end of the limb.
- Another embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a weapon holder. The weapon holder includes a stock support, a limb, and a fore end support. The stock support defines a recessed area sized to receive a stock of a weapon therein. The limb is coupled to a first end of the stock support and extends away from the stock support at an angle relative to the stock support. The limb includes a first linear portion and an arcuate extension engaged with and extending away from the first linear portion. The fore end support is coupled to a distal end of the limb.
- Another embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a blind. The blind includes a frame and a weapon holder. The weapon holder includes a stock support, a limb, and a fore end support. The stock support defines a recessed area sized to receive a stock of a weapon therein. The limb is coupled to a first end of the stock support and extends away from the stock support at an angle relative to the stock support. The stock support and the limb together define a weapon receiving area. The limb includes an offset portion that extends away from the weapon receiving area. The fore end support is coupled to a distal end of the limb.
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FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a game blind including a weapon holder with a cross bow positioned in the weapon holder, according to an illustrative embodiment. -
FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the game blind ofFIG. 1A with a rifle positioned in the weapon holder. -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the weapon holder ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 3 is a side view of a stock support portion of the weapon holder ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 4 is a top view of the stock support portion ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is a side view of a stock support portion of a weapon holder, according to another illustrative embodiment. -
FIG. 6 is a top view of the stock support portion ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 7 is a top view of a stock support portion for a weapon holder, according to yet another illustrative embodiment. -
FIG. 8 is a top view of an adjustment member for a mount of a weapon holder, according to an illustrative embodiment. -
FIG. 9 is a side view of a weapon holder, according to another illustrative embodiment. -
FIG. 10 is a side view of a limb of a weapon holder, according to an illustrative embodiment. -
FIG. 11 is a top view of a fore end support for a weapon holder, according to an illustrative embodiment. - Various embodiments are described hereinafter. It should be noted that the specific embodiments are not intended as an exhaustive description or as a limitation to the broader aspects discussed herein. One aspect described in conjunction with a particular embodiment is not necessarily limited to that embodiment and can be practiced with any other embodiment(s).
- As used herein, “about” will be understood by persons of ordinary skill in the art and will vary to some extent depending upon the context in which it is used. If there are uses of the term which are not clear to persons of ordinary skill in the art, given the context in which it is used, “about” will mean up to plus or minus 10% of the particular term.
- The use of the terms “a” and “an” and “the” and similar referents in the context of describing the elements (especially in the context of the following claims) are to be construed to cover both the singular and the plural, unless otherwise indicated herein or clearly contradicted by context. Recitation of ranges of values herein are merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range, unless otherwise indicated herein, and each separate value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided herein, is intended merely to better illuminate the embodiments and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the claims unless otherwise stated. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as essential.
- Existing weapon holders for use in hunting and/or other recreational activities often rely on hooks or racks to support the weapon. The weapon is placed on top of the hooks, which support the weapon under the force of gravity. The hooks need to be placed far enough apart to support both ends of the weapon and to reduce the risk of the weapon becoming inadvertently dislodged from the holder. However, such weapon holders may be cumbersome to use and may only support the weapon in a single position. Additionally, adjusting the position of the weapon holder may require removal and reinstallation of the hooks or racks.
- Referring generally to the Figures, a weapon support system (e.g., holder) is shown that allows a user to quickly store and retrieve their weapon with minimal interference. The system supports the weapon in an upright, ready-to-fire position. When retrieving the weapon, a user simply rotates the stock from its rest position in the holder up to their shoulder without any further manipulation of the weapon. Unlike existing hook-type support systems, the weapon support system of the present disclosure may be adjustable to accommodate weapons of different types, sizes, and shapes. The holder may also be adjusted to manipulate the position of the weapon when placed on the holder, which can improve retrieval times and reduce the amount of manual manipulation required to equip the weapon (thereby increasing user safety during weapon retrieval). The support system also includes a uniquely structured support limb that improves adjustability and to accommodate different weapon types.
- Referring to
FIGS. 1A-1B , aweapon holder 100 configured to support a weapon in a firing position is shown, according to an illustrative embodiment. Theweapon holder 100 is configured to support a variety of different types of weapons, including—but not limited to—a crossbow (FIG. 1A ) and a rifle (FIG. 1B ). - As shown in
FIG. 1A , theweapon holder 100 is coupled to a blind 10. The blind 10 may be a game blind, a tree stand (e.g., hunting platform), or another suitable support. In other embodiments, theweapon holder 100 may be coupled to an accessory support structure for a blind and/or directly to a tree or other accessory support structure that is separate from a blind 10. In yet other embodiments, theweapon holder 100 may form a standalone weapon support system that may be secured to the ground or another suitable structure. As shown inFIG. 1 , the weapon 12 (e.g., crossbow) is removably coupled to theweapon holder 100 and is supported on theweapon holder 100 under its own weight (e.g., by gravity). In other embodiments, theweapon holder 100 may further include straps, cords, and/or another suitable tether to further secure theweapon 12 onto theweapon holder 100. Theweapon holder 100 is configured to facilitate rapid engagement and/or disengagement of theweapon 12 by a user with minimal interaction between the user and theweapon 12 and/or the user and theweapon holder 100. - As shown in
FIG. 1A , theweapon holder 100 may be positioned substantially in front of a user such that the user may quickly access theweapon 12. In other embodiments, theweapon holder 100 may be positioned to a side of the user or at another location near the user for ease of access. In some embodiments, theweapon holder 100 is coupled (e.g., mechanically fastened, mounted, etc.) to a helper rail of a blind or platform that at least partially surrounds the user and substantially prevents the user from falling out of the blind 10. In the embodiment ofFIG. 1A , theweapon holder 100 supports theweapon 12 in an upright position that allows the user to quickly rotate the butt of theweapon 12 into contact with a user's shoulder (e.g., into a firing position, etc.). Theweapon 12 is angled within theweapon holder 100 such that a user rotates theweapon 12 less than 90° in preparation for firing without requiring any further movement or manipulation. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , theweapon holder 100 includes a stock support 102 (e.g., stock holder, etc.), amount 104, alimb 106, and afore end support 108. In other embodiments, theweapon holder 100 may include additional, fewer, and/or different components. As shown inFIG. 1A , themount 104 is coupled to thestock support 102 and detachably couples the stock support to the blind 10. In some embodiments, themount 104, or portions thereof, is also detachably coupled to thestock support 102, and/or detachably or fixedly coupled to another part of the weapon holder 100 (e.g., thelimb 106, etc.). As shown inFIG. 2 , thelimb 106 is rotatably coupled to afirst end 111 of thestock support 102 and extends upwardly from thestock support 102 at an angle with respect to thestock support 102. Thefore end support 108 is coupled to a distal end of thelimb 106 and extends away from thelimb 106 in an at least partially parallel orientation with respect to thestock support 102. - Referring to
FIGS. 3-4 , a side view and top view, respectively of thestock support 102 are shown. The stock support 102 (e.g., first weapon interface member, etc.) is configured to engage with a stock of a weapon and to at least partially support the weapon in a substantially vertical orientation (e.g., vertically relative to a ground surface and/or the floor area of the blind 10, etc.). For example, thestock support 102 may be structured to receive a butt of a hunting rifle and/or crossbow, as shown inFIG. 1 .FIG. 4 , thestock support 102 defines a recessed area 109 (e.g., channel, groove, depression, etc.) that is sized to receive a stock (e.g., butt, first end, etc.) of the weapon therein. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , thestock support 102 includes abase 110 and a pair of substantiallyparallel walls 112 arranged along a perimeter of thebase 110 and extending axially away from anupper side 114 of thebase 110. Thewalls 112 are elongated strips that extend along opposing edges of thebase 110. Thewalls 112 are spaced apart from one another forming agap 117 therebetween. The recessedarea 109 is at least partially defined by thegap 117 and extends from asecond end 116 of thestock support 102, opposite to thefirst end 111, to an intermediate position between thesecond end 116 and thefirst end 111. As shown inFIG. 4 , the recessedarea 109 extends to an area of the base 110 that is proximate to where the limb 106 (seeFIG. 2 ) engages thebase 110. As shown inFIG. 4 , the recessedarea 109 has a rectangular shape when viewed from above thebase 110. In other embodiments, the shape of the recessedarea 109 may be different. - The
parallel walls 112 stabilize the weapon in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the base 110 (e.g., an upper surface of thebase 110, a lower surface of the recessedarea 109, etc.). The base 110 also includes aforward lip 113 that extends forward of the walls 112 (e.g., protrudes beyond a forward end of the walls 112). An upper surface of theforward lip 113 is approximately co-planar with a lower surface of the recessedarea 109. As shown inFIG. 4 , a forward end of each of thewalls 112 is rounded to help guide a stock (e.g., butt, first end, etc.) of the weapon into the recessedarea 109. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , the recessedarea 109 faces away from the base 110 (e.g., substantially vertically upward, etc.) and toward aweapon receiving area 115 above thebase 110 within which the weapon is positioned when engaged with theweapon holder 100. As shown inFIG. 2 , theweapon receiving area 115 is an open area between thestock support 102 and thelimb 106 that is at least partially defined by thestock support 102 and the limb 106 (e.g., thestock support 102 and thelimb 106 form a portion of an outer perimeter of the weapon receiving area 115). - The
stock support 102 is structured to allow a user to readjust the size (e.g., width) of the recessedarea 109 to accommodate weapon stocks of various sizes and shapes. In the embodiment ofFIG. 4 , afirst wall 119 of the pair ofwalls 112 is moveably coupled to thebase 110. In particular, thefirst wall 119 is slidably engaged with thebase 110 and is structured to move relative to the base 110 in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to asecond wall 121 of the pair ofwalls 112. Thefirst wall 119 includes a flange 123 (e.g., tab, etc.) engaged with and extending away from the first wall 119 (e.g., in a substantially perpendicular orientation with respect to the first wall 119) and toward the recessedarea 109. Theflange 123 is disposed at a lower end of thefirst wall 119 and is received within a substantially rectangular cutout (e.g., slot, etc.) in the base 110 that extends along the lower wall of the recessedarea 109, in between the twowalls 112. Theflange 123 includes an elongated rectangular strip of material (e.g., metal, plastic, etc.) that protrudes off of thefirst wall 119. However, it should be understood that the shape of theflange 123 may be different in other embodiments. Theflange 123 includes anelongated opening 125 that extends through theflange 123. Theelongated opening 125 may be sized to receive a fastener (e.g., set screw, screw, bolt, etc.) therein to secure theflange 123 in position within thecutout 126. It will be appreciated that the size, shape, and arrangement of theflange 123 andcutout 126 may be different in other embodiments. Among other benefits, the structure of theflange 123 helps support thefirst wall 119 in a proper orientation with respect to thebase 110 andsecond wall 121. In other embodiments, another form of adjustable coupling may be used to secure thefirst wall 119 to thebase 110 and/orsecond wall 121. In yet other embodiments, thefirst wall 119 may be permanently affixed to thebase 110. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , the base 110 (e.g., stock support 102) further defines aslot 118 extending inward from thefirst end 111 of thebase 110. A depth 120 of theslot 118 may be greater than or equal to a width of thelimb 106 at a proximal end of the limb 106 (seeFIG. 2 ) such that the proximal end can be fully received within theslot 118. In other embodiments, the depth of theslot 118 may be less than a width of the proximal end of thelimb 106. Thelimb 106 may protrude away from the first end of the slot 118 (e.g., parallel to a reference line extending between thefirst end 111 and the second end 116). - The base 110 also defines a through-
hole opening 122 that extends through thebase 110 and theslot 118. The through-hole opening 122 may be sized to receive a fastener 124 (e.g., bolt, screw, pin, etc.) therein to couple thelimb 106 to thestock support 102. Thefastener 124 may be configured to bend and/or deflect ears of the base 110 on either side of theslot 118 to pinch and lock thelimb 106 in a desired angular position with respect to thebase 110. For example, thefastener 124 may be threadably coupled to an ear at a distal end of the fastener 124 (e.g., a free end of a threaded portion of the fastener). Among other benefits, adjusting the position of thelimb 106 with respect to thebase 110 allows theweapon holder 100 to accommodate a greater variety of weapon types, sizes, and shapes. In other embodiments, the proximal end of thelimb 106 may be glued, welded, integrally formed with the base 110 from a single piece of material, or otherwise affixed to thebase 110. - It should be appreciated that the design of the
stock support 102 may be different in other embodiments. For example,FIGS. 5-6 show astock support 200 that further includes alimb adjustment system 202 that is configured to allow adjustment of an angular position of the limb (e.g.,limb 106 ofFIG. 2 ) to accommodate different weapon types. As shown inFIG. 6 , thelimb adjustment system 202 includes a plurality of pins (e.g., fasteners, bolts, etc.) that are structured to engage with both thestock support 200 and thelimb 206. As shown inFIG. 5 , afirst pin 204 extends through a through-hole opening 222 of the base 210 (e.g., through theslot 218 and ears of the base 210) and is configured to rotatably couple thelimb 206 to thestock support 200. Asecond pin 205 extends through the base 210 at aninner end 224 of theslot 218 and is configured to set a rotational position of thelimb 206 relative to thebase 210. As shown inFIG. 5 , thelimb 206 includes a plurality of grooves 226 (e.g., channels, etc.) positioned along an outer perimeter of thelimb 206 where thelimb 106 is inserted into the slot 218 (e.g., a curved outer surface of the limb 206). Thegrooves 226 are sized to receive thesecond pin 205 therein to prevent rotation of thelimb 206 with respect to thebase 210. In some embodiments, thesecond pin 205 may include a spring loaded mechanism that biases thesecond pin 205 against thebase 210. To operate thelimb adjustment system 202, a user simply pulls on an exposed portion of thesecond pin 205 to pull thesecond pin 205 away from thebase 210 and then rotates thelimb 206 into a desired position before releasing thesecond pin 205. It should be appreciated that the design of thelimb adjustment system 202 may be different in various embodiments. -
FIG. 7 shows yet another illustrative embodiment of astock support 250 in which thewalls 252 are integrally formed with abase 254 of thestock support 250 from a single piece of material (e.g., as a unitary body via injection molding or another suitable manufacturing operation). - Returning to
FIG. 2 , the mount 104 (e.g., a mounting assembly, etc.) of theweapon holder 100 is configured to detachably couple theweapon holder 100 to the blind 10 and to adjust a position (e.g., a height, an angle, etc.) of theweapon holder 100 relative to the blind 10. As shown inFIG. 1A , a first end (e.g., upper end) of themount 104 is coupled to thestock support 102. A second end (e.g., lower end) of themount 104, opposite the first end, is detachably coupled to the blind 10 (e.g., a support structure of the blind 10, a frame, a platform, etc.). As shown inFIG. 1A , the second end is received within an opening of the blind 10, which may include a threaded connector, snap-fit connector, or another form of detachable coupling. In other embodiments, thestock support 102 and/orlimb 106 may be directly coupled to the blind 10 without any interveningmount 104. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , themount 104 includes a support member 128 (e.g., boss, fitting, etc.) engaged with and extending away from a lower side (e.g., second side) of the base 110 at an oblique angle 130 (e.g., non-perpendicular, non-90°, etc.) with respect to the base 110 (e.g., with respect to a lower surface of the base 110). Thesupport member 128 is coupled to the base 110 proximate to thesecond end 116 of the base 110 (e.g., approximately half-way between a central position along thebase 110 and the second end 116). In at least one embodiment, thebase 110 is angled (e.g., tilted, etc.) with respect to themount 104 such that thefirst end 111 of thebase 110 is positioned vertically below thesecond end 116 of the base 110 when themount 104 is coupled to the blind (e.g., when thesupport member 128 is arranged in a substantially perpendicular orientation with respect to an upper surface of the blind, etc.). In the embodiment ofFIG. 3 , thesupport member 128 is a substantially cylindrical protrusion that is pivotally and rotatably coupled to a connectingelement 132 of themount 104 via a ball joint between thesupport member 128 and the connectingelement 132. Thesupport member 128 may be configured to lock theweapon holder 100 at a desired angular position with respect to the blind. For example, thesupport member 128 may define a pocket that is sized to receive theball member 134 therein such that thesupport member 128 wraps around aball member 134 of the ball joint. Thesupport member 128 may include a fastener that may threadably engage thesupport member 128 and be positioned to press against theball member 134 to secure theball member 134 in position within thesupport member 128. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , theball member 134 may be fixedly coupled to the connectingelement 132. The connectingelement 132 extends away from thestock support 102 andsupport member 128 and is structured to detachably couple theweapon holder 100 to the blind support. The connectingelement 132 may include a threaded rod, support post, and/or another suitable support element. In the embodiment ofFIG. 3 , the connectingelement 132 is a threaded cylindrical rod that may be inserted into an opening in the blind (e.g., an opening in a platform for the blind). In other embodiments, the connectingelement 132 may be threadably coupled to the blind and/or include a lower fitting that is threadably coupled to the blind. The connectingelement 132 may also include a cross-hole opening (seecross-hole opening 333 inFIG. 10 ) at a lower end of the connectingelement 132 that extends radially through the connectingelement 132. The cross-hole opening 133 may be sized to receive a pin and/or fastener therein to prevent inadvertent removal of theweapon holder 100 from the blind. - As shown in
FIG. 1A , themount 104 may further include an adjustment element 136 (e.g., nut, etc.) that is threadably engaged with the connectingelement 132. Theadjustment element 136 is configured to adjust a height of theweapon holder 100 above the blind 10. As shown inFIG. 1A , theadjustment element 136 may be engaged with an upper surface of the blind and/or a standoff or boss that extends upwardly from the blind 10. As theadjustment element 136 rotates, a height of the connectingelement 132 relative to the blind changes.FIG. 8 shows a top view of theadjustment element 136. Theadjustment element 136 includes acentral body 138 including a threaded opening extending therethrough. Theadjustment element 136 also includes a plurality oftabs 140 engaged with and extending radially away from thecentral body 138. Among other benefits, thetabs 140 allow for hand adjustment of the height of theweapon holder 100 by a user. - It should be appreciated that the design of the
mount 104 may be different in other embodiments and that other mounting structures now known or hereinafter developed could be used to attach the weapon holder to a blind. For example,FIG. 9 shows a side view of aweapon holder 300 in which a connectingelement 332 of themount 304 is directly coupled to thestock support 302 without any intervening components. In other embodiments, the mount may further include clips, fasteners, and/or other detachably couplings to simplify installation and removal of the weapon holder. In yet other embodiments, themount 104 may be coupled to another component of the weapon holder 100 (e.g., thelimb 106, etc.). - Returning back to
FIG. 2 , the limb 106 (e.g., fore end support arm, etc.) of theweapon holder 100 is structured to support the fore end portion of a weapon (e.g., an upper portion of the weapon away from the stock, a fore stock, etc.) in an upright or an at least partially upright position within theweapon holder 100. Thelimb 106 is also structured to accommodate different grip configurations for various different types of weapons. Thelimb 106 may also be adjustable to accommodate different weapon types, to manipulate a position of the weapon when placed in theweapon holder 100, and to improve support of the weapon when placed in theweapon holder 100. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , thelimb 106 is rotatably coupled to the first end of thestock support 102 and extends away from thestock support 102 at anangle 142 relative to thestock support 102. A proximal end 144 (e.g., lower end as shown inFIG. 2 , first end, etc.) of thelimb 106 is coupled to thestock support 102 by a fastener (e.g., bolt, screw, toggle, pin, etc.) that extends through thebase 110 of thestock support 102 and theproximal end 144. Theproximal end 144 may be rounded to allow rotation of thelimb 106 with respect to thestock support 102. In other embodiments, theproximal end 144 may be a polygon with straight edges (e.g., an octagon, etc.) that at least partially support thelimb 106 in different angular positions with respect to thestock support 102 when thelimb 106 is engaged with the stock support 102 (e.g., when theproximal end 144 of thelimb 106 is engaged with an inner end of the slot 118 (seeFIG. 4 ). - In some embodiments, the fastener may be threadably coupled to the
base 110 of thestock support 102 and may be structured to secure thelimb 106 in a desired rotational position with respect to thestock support 102. In yet other embodiments, another suitable adjustment mechanism (e.g., a second pin that may be inserted through thebase 110 of thestock support 102 and thelimb 106 in various different angular positions as described with reference toFIGS. 5-6 , etc.) may be used to secure thelimb 106 in a desired rotational position. Adjusting the angular position of thelimb 106 with respect to thestock support 102 allows the user to tilt the weapon, for example, to level the stock of the weapon in the stock support 102 (e.g., to improve the stability of the weapon in the weapon holder) or to angle the weapon to improve retrieval times (e.g., based on a height or position of the user with respect to theweapon holder 100, etc.). In yet other embodiments, thelimb 106 may be fixedly coupled to thestock support 102 and extend away from thestock support 102 in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the stock support 102 (e.g., an upper surface of the stock support 102), or at another suitable angle relative to thestock support 102. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , thelimb 106 includes a firstlinear portion 145, a offset portion 146 (e.g., curved portion, bowed portion, stooped portion, etc.) engaged with and extending away from the firstlinear portion 145, and a secondlinear portion 148 engaged with and extending away from a distal end of the offsetportion 146. The firstlinear portion 145 and the secondlinear portion 148 are each straight sections of thelimb 106 shown inFIG. 2 . The firstlinear portion 145 is coupled to thestock support 102 and extends between thestock support 102 and the offsetportion 146. In other embodiments, thelimb 106 may only include a single linear portion coupled to the offsetportion 146. In such an embodiment, the offsetportion 146 may be directly coupled to thestock support 102 and the single linear portion may be coupled to a distal end of the offsetportion 146. - It should be appreciated that a length of the first
linear portion 145, the offsetportion 146, and/or the secondlinear portion 148 may be different in various embodiments. For example,FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of alimb 400 in which the firstlinear portion 402 has a smaller length than the secondlinear portion 404. Aproximal end 406 of thelimb 400 extends away from a lower end of the firstlinear portion 402 in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the firstlinear portion 402. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , the offsetportion 146 is engaged with both the firstlinear portion 145 and the secondlinear portion 148 and extends between the firstlinear portion 145 and the secondlinear portion 148. The offsetportion 146 is also angled with respect to both the firstlinear portion 145 and the secondlinear portion 148. As shown inFIG. 2 , the offsetportion 146 extends away from theweapon receiving area 115 of theweapon holder 100 at a lower end (e.g., proximal end, first end, etc.) of the offsetportion 146 and back toward theweapon receiving area 115 at an upper end (e.g., a distal end, second end, etc.) of the offsetportion 146. In the embodiment ofFIG. 2 , the offsetportion 146 includes anarcuate extension 150 that bows (e.g., curves) away from theweapon receiving area 115. However, it should be understood that the shape of the offsetportion 146 may be different in other embodiments. For example, the offset portion may include multiple substantially linear sections including a first section extending away from the firstlinear portion 145 at an angle with respect to the first linear portion (e.g., away from the weapon receiving area 115), and a second section extending away from the first section, at an angle with respect to the first section, back toward the gun receiving area. The first section and the second section may together define a substantially “V” shaped section that bows away from theweapon receiving area 115 at a central position along the “V” shaped section. In other embodiments, the offsetportion 146 may include additional sections. In the embodiment ofFIG. 2 , thearcuate extension 150 has an approximately constant radius of curvature. In other embodiments, the curvature may vary along a length of the arcuate extension 150 (e.g., the arcuate extension may be substantially “U” shaped, etc.). - As shown in
FIG. 2 , the secondlinear portion 148 of thelimb 106 is angled (e.g., non-parallel) with respect to the firstlinear portion 145. The secondlinear portion 148 may be angled away from theweapon receiving area 115. Among other benefits, angling the secondlinear portion 148 away from theweapon receiving area 115 allows a user to adjust the orientation of the weapon when placed into the weapon holder. For example, the user may move thefore end support 108 upward along the second linear portion 148 (e.g., toward a free, outer end of the second linear portion 148) to tip the fore end of the weapon (e.g., barrel) toward the blind, or vice versa to tip the fore end of the weapon upward and away from the blind. The angle of the secondlinear portion 148 with respect to the firstlinear portion 145 may be different in various embodiments. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , thefore end support 108 is coupled to adistal end 152 of the limb 106 (e.g., to the second linear portion 148) and is configured to support a fore end of the weapon (e.g., a forestock, barrel, etc.) within the weapon holder. Thefore end support 108 may be movably coupled to thelimb 106, for example, by engaging thefore end support 108 with one of a plurality ofnotches 154 along thelimb 106. -
FIG. 11 shows a top view of thefore end support 108. Thefore end support 108 includes amain body 156 and a pair of prongs 158 (e.g., tabs, fork shaped extension, extension pieces, etc.) extending away from themain body 156 and defining a substantially fork-shaped (e.g., “U” shaped, “Y” shaped, etc.) opening 157 therebetween. Theopening 157 may be sized to receive a forestock and/or barrel of a weapon therein. As shown inFIG. 11 , thefore end support 108 also includes a through-hole opening 160 extending through themain body 156 that is shaped complementary with a cross-sectional shape of thelimb 106. As shown inFIG. 2 , thelimb 106 is inserted through the through-hole opening 160 and is slidably engaged with thefore end support 108. Thefore end support 108 may also include a fastener extending through themain body 156 and into the through-hole opening 160 to secure a position of thefore end support 108 along thelimb 106. In other embodiments, another form of connector (e.g., clips, etc.) may be used to secure thefore end support 108 in position along thelimb 106. - While certain embodiments have been illustrated and described, it should be understood that changes and modifications can be made therein in accordance with ordinary skill in the art without departing from the technology in its broader aspects as defined in the following claims.
- The embodiments, illustratively described herein may suitably be practiced in the absence of any element or elements, limitation or limitations, not specifically disclosed herein. Thus, for example, the terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” etc. shall be read expansively and without limitation. Additionally, the terms and expressions employed herein have been used as terms of description and not of limitation, and there is no intention in the use of such terms and expressions of excluding any equivalents of the features shown and described or portions thereof, but it is recognized that various modifications are possible within the scope of the claimed technology. Additionally, the phrase “consisting essentially of” will be understood to include those elements specifically recited and those additional elements that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristics of the claimed technology. The phrase “consisting of” excludes any element not specified.
- The present disclosure is not to be limited in terms of the particular embodiments described in this application. Many modifications and variations can be made without departing from its spirit and scope, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Functionally equivalent methods and compositions within the scope of the disclosure, in addition to those enumerated herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing descriptions. Such modifications and variations are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. The present disclosure is to be limited only by the terms of the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. It is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to particular methods, reagents, compounds compositions or biological systems, which can of course vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting.
- As will be understood by one skilled in the art, for any and all purposes, particularly in terms of providing a written description, all ranges disclosed herein also encompass any and all possible subranges and combinations of subranges thereof. Any listed range can be easily recognized as sufficiently describing and enabling the same range being broken down into at least equal halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, tenths, etc. As a non-limiting example, each range discussed herein can be readily broken down into a lower third, middle third and upper third, etc. As will also be understood by one skilled in the art all language such as “up to,” “at least,” “greater than,” “less than,” and the like, include the number recited and refer to ranges which can be subsequently broken down into subranges as discussed above. Finally, as will be understood by one skilled in the art, a range includes each individual member.
- Other embodiments are set forth in the following claims.
Claims (20)
1. A weapon holder, comprising:
a stock support defining a recessed area sized to receive a stock of a weapon therein;
a limb coupled to a first end of the stock support and extending away from the stock support at an angle relative to the stock support, the stock support and the limb together defining a weapon receiving area, the limb comprising a offset portion that extends away from the weapon receiving area; and
a fore end support coupled to a distal end of the limb.
2. The weapon holder of claim 1 , wherein a proximal end of the limb is rotatably coupled to the first end of the stock support.
3. The weapon holder of claim 1 , further comprising a limb adjustment system that is configured to adjust an angular position of the limb relative to the stock support.
4. The weapon holder of claim 1 , wherein the recessed area is disposed in an upper side of the stock support and faces toward the weapon receiving area.
5. The weapon holder of claim 1 , wherein the stock support includes a base and two substantially parallel walls extending axially away from an upper side of the base, wherein the recessed area includes a gap formed between the two substantially parallel walls.
6. The weapon holder of claim 5 , wherein a first wall of the two substantially parallel walls is moveably coupled to the base.
7. The weapon holder of claim 6 , wherein the first wall is slidably engaged with the base, wherein the first wall is structured to move in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to a second wall of the two substantially parallel walls.
8. The weapon holder of claim 1 , wherein the stock support further defines a slot extending inward from the first end of the stock support, and wherein a proximal end of the limb is disposed within the slot.
9. The weapon holder of claim 1 , wherein the fore end support is moveably coupled to the limb, and wherein the fore end support defines a fork shaped extension sized to receive a forestock of the weapon or a barrel of the weapon therein.
10. The weapon holder of claim 1 , further comprising a mount coupled to the stock support and extending away from the stock support at an oblique angle.
11. The weapon holder of claim 1 , wherein the offset portion includes an arcuate extension that bows away from the weapon receiving area.
12. A weapon holder, comprising:
a stock support defining a recessed area sized to receive a stock of a weapon therein;
a limb coupled to a first end of the stock support and extending away from the stock support at an angle relative to the stock support, the limb comprising a first linear portion and an arcuate extension engaged with and extending away from the first linear portion; and
a fore end support coupled to a distal end of the limb.
13. The weapon holder of claim 12 , wherein the limb further comprises a second linear portion, wherein the arcuate extension engaged with and extends between the first linear portion and the second linear portion.
14. The weapon holder of claim 13 , wherein the first linear portion is angled with respect to the second linear portion.
15. The weapon holder of claim 12 , wherein the first linear portion of the limb is rotatably coupled to the first end of the stock support.
16. The weapon holder of claim 1 , wherein the stock support includes a base and two substantially parallel walls extending axially away from an upper side of the base, wherein the recessed area includes a gap formed between the two substantially parallel walls.
17. The weapon holder of claim 16 , wherein a first wall of the two substantially parallel walls is moveably coupled to the base.
18. A blind, comprising:
a frame; and
a weapon holder, comprising:
a stock support defining a recessed area sized to receive a stock of a weapon therein;
a limb coupled to a first end of the stock support and extending away from the stock support at an angle relative to the stock support, the stock support and the limb together defining a weapon receiving area, the limb comprising a offset portion that extends away from the weapon receiving area; and
a fore end support coupled to a distal end of the limb.
19. The blind of claim 18 , further comprising a mount that detachably couples the weapon holder to the blind, wherein the mount is coupled to the stock support and extends away from the stock support at an oblique angle relative to the stock support.
20. The blind of claim 18 , wherein the offset portion includes an arcuate extension that bows away from the weapon receiving area.
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