Smallarms

US12704344 - Bipod for a small arms weapon, variably selectable surface interface apparatus, and method for reconfiguring same

A variably selectable surface interface (VSSI) for the leg of a small arms bipod is disclosed. The VSSI may include a modular anchor 26 . The modular anchor may include a body 40 and a distal support member 24 pivotably connected to the body. The distal support member may include an articulating surface interface (ASI) 42 and a control mechanism 44 for selectively fixing the ASI with respect to the body. The control mechanism may include a disperse load-bearing configuration 120 such that the VSSI is arranged with respect to the body to form a disperse load-bearing support (e.g., a claw-shaped support). Also, the control mechanism may include a point force load bearing configuration 140 such that the VSSI is arranged with the body to form a point force load bearing support (e.g., a spike-shaped support).