Air Distribution Device for Selective Barrel Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dual barrel air guns require users to either pull the trigger for simultaneous discharge from both barrels or select a specific trigger for single-barrel discharge, lacking a convenient and efficient method to selectively route compressed air to either barrel with a single trigger, which increases follow-up shot time and is not cost-effective or user-friendly.
Innovation Solution
An air distribution device with a selector stem and transfer ports allows users to selectively route compressed air to either barrel of a dual barrel air gun using a single trigger, featuring a body portion, selector stem with multiple openings, and transfer ports that align to direct air flow to specific barrels, ensuring efficient and safe operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a dual barrel air gun uses two separate triggers for single-barrel discharge, then the user can selectively fire from either barrel, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an air distribution device as an intermediary component between the single trigger and the two barrels. This device includes a selector stem with openings that can align with different transfer ports, acting as a mediator that routes compressed air to either the first or second barrel based on selector position, thereby enabling selective firing without requiring two separate triggers
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the barrel selection function from the trigger mechanism itself and places it in a separate air distribution device. By removing the selection logic from the trigger and placing it in the air routing system, the trigger remains simple while the air distribution device handles the complexity of selective routing
2Adaptability or versatility
If the air distribution device includes a selector stem with multiple openings and transfer ports, then selective air routing to either barrel is enabled, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into the air distribution device: the selector stem with its plurality of openings, the transfer ports, and the air routing channels are all integrated into a single component or assembly. This consolidation reduces the number of separate parts that need to be manufactured and assembled, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining selective routing capability
Solution Approach 2:
The air distribution device is designed as a universal component that can route air to either barrel through its selector mechanism. The selector stem with multiple openings serves multiple positions, and the transfer ports can direct air flow to different destinations, making the device multi-functional and reducing the need for separate components for each function
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to quickly and easily switch between barrels with a single trigger, reducing follow-up shot time and maintaining cost-effectiveness while ensuring safe and efficient air distribution, enhancing user experience.
Implementation Method 1
a selector stem with a plurality of openings therein; a first transfer port that is capable of aligning with one of said openings so that a blast of air or other gas is capable of passing from said selector stem through said first transfer port
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AI summary
An air distribution device for a dual barrel air gun is disclosed that routes air or other gases exhausted from an air gun tank to a select one of the air gun barrels which allows the user to fire a follow up shot with less delay. More specifically, the device of the present invention allows the user to control the routing of air to either barrel of the air gun through the use of a stem selector, a first transfer port and a second transfer port.