Adjustable Gun Mount with Ratchet Locking Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Police and safety officers face challenges in securely storing and adjusting various sized and types of weapons within their motor vehicles, as existing solutions do not efficiently accommodate different firearm sizes and types, and often lack quick adjustment and secure locking mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable gun mount with a rack and lock device system that includes adjustable arms and lock brackets with ratchet handles, allowing for secure fitting and locking of different weapon sizes and types, featuring a backbone with T-shaped locking slots and a lock head with a U-shaped cradle for versatile weapon support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a standard sized gun rack is used, then the weapon can be stored in the vehicle, but the rack cannot accommodate weapons of different sizes and types
Solution Approach 1:
The gun mount incorporates adjustable arms with multiple positioning holes that allow the mounting structure to dynamically change its configuration. The arms can be repositioned along the backbone to accommodate weapons of different lengths and types, transforming a static rack into a dynamic, adaptable system.
Solution Approach 2:
The gun mount is divided into separate functional components: a fixed backbone, adjustable arms, and a locking mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to provide versatile weapon accommodation.
2Ease of operation
If the weapon is adjusted to fit the officer, then the weapon fits the officer comfortably, but the officer cannot adjust the weapon quickly before entering the vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The gun mount allows the weapon to be pre-adjusted to fit the officer's preferences before the officer enters the vehicle. The adjustable arms can be positioned in advance to accommodate the specific weapon, eliminating the need for time-consuming adjustments at the scene.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable arms with multiple positioning holes enable quick reconfiguration of the mount to accommodate different weapons. The simple hole-alignment mechanism allows for rapid adjustment without complex tools or procedures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the gun mount is designed to hold various sized weapons, then the mount becomes versatile, but the mounting structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable arms can be repositioned along the backbone to accommodate weapons of different sizes. The dynamic repositioning capability allows a single mount structure to handle various weapon types without requiring multiple specialized racks.
Solution Approach 2:
The gun mount is designed as a universal system that can accommodate multiple weapon types and sizes through its adjustable components. The same basic structure serves multiple functions by simply repositioning the arms, eliminating the need for multiple specialized mounts.
4Ease of operation
If the weapon is removed from the rack and adjusted, then the weapon can be customized for the officer, but the weapon is vulnerable to theft or unauthorized access during adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The gun mount enables preliminary adjustment of the weapon while it remains securely mounted in the vehicle. The adjustable arms allow the weapon to be customized for the officer's comfort without being removed from the secure mounting position, maintaining security throughout the adjustment process.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable arms act as an intermediary mechanism between the fixed backbone and the weapon. This intermediary structure allows for customization while maintaining secure attachment, mediating between the need for adjustment and the need for security.
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AI summary
An adjustable gun mount is adapted for use in a motor vehicle and can be adjusted to support different sizes and types of weapons. The gun mount limits the release of a stored weapon to authorized users.