Pocket Ammunition Carrier with Hinged Clips for Revolver Loading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ammunition carriers for revolvers are either bulky, fail to conceal cartridges, or do not simplify the process of loading ammunition efficiently, particularly for concealed carry and pocket storage.
Innovation Solution
A compact pocket ammunition carrier with U-shaped clips and a pivotally hinged design that securely holds cartridges and allows direct loading into a revolver's swing out cylinder, minimizing bulk and enhancing ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a Speedloader is used to load cartridges instantly, then loading speed is improved, but the device becomes bulky and cannot be concealed in a pocket
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the ammunition storage into multiple separate compartments within a compact carrier, each compartment holding a small number of cartridges. This segmentation allows the device to maintain a pocket-friendly size while still providing efficient loading capability through organized access to multiple cartridges.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier utilizes vertical stacking and multi-level compartments to maximize storage capacity within a compact footprint. By organizing cartridges in three-dimensional space rather than simple linear arrangement, the device achieves efficient storage and access without increasing overall device volume.
2Volume of moving object
If a pouch is used to conceal cartridges in a pocket, then concealability is improved, but loading becomes as difficult as hand-loading single cartridges
Solution Approach 1:
The cartridges are pre-organized and secured in specific compartments within the carrier, with each compartment positioned for optimal access. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for searching or handling loose cartridges, allowing the user to quickly grasp and load cartridges in sequence while maintaining concealability.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier acts as an intermediary device between concealed storage and the revolver cylinder. It provides a structured interface that facilitates smooth transfer of cartridges from concealed storage to the weapon, combining the benefits of concealment with efficient loading operation.
3Ease of operation
If loose cartridges are carried in a pocket, then accessibility is improved, but they are not securely held and may be lost or discharged accidentally
Solution Approach 1:
Each compartment within the carrier is designed with specific retention features tailored to hold cartridges securely. The compartments provide localized security through friction fits, recesses, or retaining mechanisms that prevent accidental discharge while maintaining easy accessibility when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The cartridges are pre-secured in their respective compartments before being placed in the pocket. This preliminary securing action ensures that cartridges remain in place during normal activities, preventing loss or accidental discharge, while still allowing quick access when loading is required.
Data Source
AI summary
A carrier and loader for cartridges with a base component hinged to a cover component. A clip portion with rib formations provides resilient clips for frictional engagement and holding the cartridges, which are pried from the channel of the clips for loading. With the carrier in an open position, cartridges are inserted one or two at a time directly into the swing-out cylinder of a revolver without handling the cartridges.