Ammunition Magazine Securing Device with Angled Receiving Ramp
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ammunition magazines are traditionally loaded by hand, which is inefficient and requires manual handling, and existing loader devices often only fit one size of magazine, making it difficult to apply sufficient pressure and maintain stability during loading.
Innovation Solution
A device with a metal or plastic block and a slider mechanism that accommodates various magazine sizes, using a thrust bolt to securely clamp the magazine in place, allowing for easier loading and unloading by positioning the magazine at an angle that prevents tilting and allows for straight-line arm movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a traditional hand-loading method is used, then manual control is maintained, but loading efficiency is low and requires continuous manual handling
Solution Approach 1:
The magazine loading system is designed to load ammunition automatically once positioned in the device. The magazine self-secures to the angled receptacle and can be loaded without continuous manual handling, allowing the system to serve itself during the loading process
Solution Approach 2:
The magazine is pre-positioned on the angled receptacle before loading begins. The securing mechanism is pre-configured with the thrust bolt and slider arrangement, so that when the magazine is placed, it is already prepared for automatic loading without requiring additional manual setup steps
2Productivity
If existing loader devices are used, then loading speed is improved, but they only fit one size of magazine, reducing versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism is designed with universal compatibility to accommodate multiple magazine sizes and types. The angled receptacle and slider arrangement can adjust to fit different magazine dimensions, allowing a single device to serve multiple functions across different ammunition configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The slider is designed to move dynamically along the angled receptacle to accommodate different magazine sizes. The thrust bolt mechanism allows the slider to adjust its position and apply appropriate clamping force for various magazine dimensions, making the system adaptable rather than fixed
3Force
If manual pressure is applied during loading, then control is maintained, but sufficient clamping pressure cannot be consistently applied
Solution Approach 1:
The angled receptacle is designed with a specific curvature and angle that leverages the user's arm weight and gravity to generate consistent clamping pressure. As the user moves their arm in a straight line during loading, the angled surface naturally applies downward force, converting simple linear motion into effective clamping pressure without requiring additional manual effort
Solution Approach 2:
The thrust bolt mechanism acts as a counterweight system that maintains consistent clamping pressure throughout the loading process. The bolt's position and the slider's arrangement create a mechanical advantage that sustains force application without requiring continuous user effort to maintain pressure
4Stability of the object's composition
If magazines rest on flat surfaces, then stability is reduced causing tilting, but using angled receptacles improves stability and prevents tilting
Solution Approach 1:
The receptacle is designed with an asymmetric angled surface rather than a flat horizontal surface. This asymmetric geometry is specifically configured to match the magazine's base angle, creating a stable fit that prevents tilting. The asymmetric design naturally guides the magazine into the correct orientation and maintains stability during loading
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables faster and more convenient loading and unloading of ammunition by securing the magazine in a vertical upright position, reducing manual effort and preventing awkward bending, while accommodating different magazine sizes and types.
Implementation Method 1
The thrust bolt is rotated in a clockwise direction, it drives the slider towards a receiving ramp... When the thrust bolt is rotated in the opposite direction, it retreats away from the slider and releases any clamping pressure
Implementation Method 2
The receiving ramp slopes in a downward manner from the front edge of the metal block towards a rear stop... An ammunition magazine slides down the receiving ramp until it engages the stop
Data Source
AI summary
A device to secure and hold an ammunition magazine includes a block using a channel, a receiving ramp, and a slider to accommodate a variety of sizes for the magazine. The block can be made of metal or plastic. The block includes a front edge and a back edge. The front edge includes an opening for the receiving ramp. The metal block also includes side edges. A first side edge includes a machine hole to receive a thrust bolt having a knob that turns to move the slider within the channel. The second side edge is removable and borders the receiving ramp. The slider extends into the receiving ramp as moved by the thrust bolt to secure the magazine. The receiving ramp descends at an angle from the front edge to the back edge to accommodate the magazine.