IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0719223
(1985-04-02)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
19 인용 특허 :
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초록
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An adjustable shoulder pad for use on the end of the stock of a rifle or shotgun, containing a number of generally parallel, elongate slots of essentially consistent size and configuration, extending from side to side through the pad. These slots define a number of struts that angle downwardly at a
An adjustable shoulder pad for use on the end of the stock of a rifle or shotgun, containing a number of generally parallel, elongate slots of essentially consistent size and configuration, extending from side to side through the pad. These slots define a number of struts that angle downwardly at a compound angle, that is, slots that are in an angular relationship to each of two planes that are orthogonally disposed. One of such planes is the one in which the bullet or shot is to travel, whereas the other plane extends laterally away from the shooter. The struts defined by these slots tend to bend and buckle somewhat at the time the shooter places my adjustable shoulder pad against a designated shoulder, so as to cause the pad to conform to the configuration of his shoulder. Further tendency of the struts to buckle is encountered at the time the gun is fired. The amount of energy to be absorbed by my novel pad can be selectively varied by the user, who can insert a desired number of strips, such as of an elastomer, into such slots, thereby to lessen the tendency of said struts to buckle. The preferred material for the adjustable shoulder pad is an elastomer containing a large number of tiny, closed cell bubbles.
대표청구항
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1. An adjustable shoulder pad for use on the end of the stock of a rifle or shotgun, said pad being particularized for use on a designated shoulder and containing a number of generally parallel, elongate slots extending from side to side through said pad, said slots angling downwardly with respect t
1. An adjustable shoulder pad for use on the end of the stock of a rifle or shotgun, said pad being particularized for use on a designated shoulder and containing a number of generally parallel, elongate slots extending from side to side through said pad, said slots angling downwardly with respect to two orthogonal directions, and being of an essentially consistent size and configuration, such that into said slots, a selected amount of material of a nature to absorb energy may be inserted, a plurality of elongate struts defined by the slots, which struts tend to bend and buckle somewhat at the time the shooter places the pad firmly against his shoulder so as to cause the pad to conform to the configuration of this shoulder, said struts then buckling to a significantly greater extent at the time the gun is fired, said struts, by their placement and angle, causing a significant amount of movement of the stock down as well as away from the shooter's face at the time the gun is fired. 2. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 1 wherein the tendency of said struts to buckle at the time of firing is directly affected by the stiffness imposed on the pad by the insertion of preascertained amounts of energy-absorbing material into said slots. 3. The adjustable shoulder pad is defined in claim 1 in which said pad is constructed of an elastomer that contains a large number of tiny, closed cell bubbles, the air bubble volume not exceeding approximately 25% of the total recoil pad volume, excluding slot volume. 4. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 1 in which said energy-absorbing material to be inserted into said slots is in strip form. 5. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 1 in which said slots are disposed at an angle to the horizontal, such angle being between 5° and 30°. 6. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 1 in which the slots can be between approximately 1/2" to 7/8" in length, and 1/8" to 3/8" in width. 7. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 1 in which the struts defined between the slots can be between 3/16" to 7/8" in thickness. 8. An adjustable shoulder pad for a rifle or shotgun having a plurality of angled, elongate slots of an essentially consistent configuration, said slots being disposed in a generally parallel array between the fore and aft surfaces of said pad, that extend through the pad, said slots being disposed at an angle of between 5° to 30° to the horizontal, considered in two orthogonal directions, said slots being spaced on the order of 3/16" to 5/8" apart, thus to define a plurality of struts angling downwardly at a compound angle from the shooter's shoulder when considered in the general direction of the intended path of the bullet or shot, one or more of said slots being adapted to receive insertions of energy-absorbing material, such insertions making it possible for the user to selectively vary the energy absorption characteristics of the shoulder pad, by decreasing the tendency of said struts to buckle, whereby the stock moves down and away from the shooter's cheek at the time the gun is fired. 9. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 8 in which the pad is constructed of an elastomer in which approximately 25% of its volume is constituted by tiny air bubbles. 10. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 8 in which said energy-absorbing material is provided in strip form. 11. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 8 in which the slots are between approximately 1/2" to 7/8" in length, and 1/8" to 3/8" in width. 12. An adjustable shoulder pad for use on the rear end of the stock of a rifle or shotgun, said pad being particularized for use only from a designated shoulder, being constructed of an elastomer, containing a number of generally parallel, elongate slots of an essentially consistant configuration, and extending from side to side through said pad, into which slots, material of a nature to absorb energy may be inserted, said slots angling downwardly with respect to two orthogonal directions so as to define a compound plane, with one of said directions being in the general direction the bullet or shot is to travel, and the other being in a direction away from the shooter, a plurality of elongate struts defined by the slots, which struts tend to bend and buckle somewhat at the time the shooter places the adjustable shoulder pad against his shoulder so as to cause the pad to conform to the configuration of his shoulder, said struts then buckling to a significantly greater extent at the time the gun is fired, the tendency of said struts to buckle at the time of firing being directly affected by the stiffness imposed on the pad by the insertion of preascertained numbers of strips of energy-absorbing material into said slots. 13. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 12 wherein said struts, by their placement and angle, cause a significant amount of movement of the stock down and away from the shooter's face at the time the gun is fired. 14. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 12 in which the elastomer contains a large number of tiny, closed cell bubbles, the air bubble volume not exceeding approximately 25% of the total adjustable shoulder pad volume, excluding slot volume. 15. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 12 in which the slots are disposed at an angle to the horizontal, such angle being between 5° and 30°. 16. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 12 in which the slots are between approximately 1/2" to 7/8" in length, and 1/8" to 3/8" in width. 17. The adjustable shoulder pad as defined in claim 12 in which the struts defined between the slots are between 3/16" to 7/8" in thickness. 18. An adjustable shoulder pad for a rifle or shotgun constructed to be fired from a designated shoulder of a shooter, said pad having a plurality of angled, elongate slots extending in a generally parallel array through said pad, said slots being disposed downwardly at an angle of between 5° to 30° to the horizontal with respect to two intersecting orthogonally disposed planes, with one of such planes being in the direction in which the bullet or shot is to travel, and the other commencing at the shoulder from which the shooter is to fire the gun, and leading away from the shooter's body, said slots being spaced on the order of 3/16" to 7/8" apart, thus to define a plurality of struts angling downwardly from the shooter's shoulder at a compound angle, said slots being adapted to receive one or more insertions of energy-absorbing material provided in strip form, such insertions making it possible for the user to selectively vary the energy absorption characteristics of the pad. 19. The shoulder pad as defined in claim 18 in which the pad is constructed of an elastomer in which approximately 25% or less of its volume is constituted by tiny air bubbles. 20. The shoulder pad as defined in claim 18 in which the slots are between approximately 1/2" to 7/8" in length, and 1/8" to 3/8" in width.
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