Angled Laser Module With Mirror Redirecting Beam Parallel to Barrel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mounting lasers on small guns, such as concealed revolvers, is challenging due to size constraints, causing interference with gun operation and concealment difficulties.
Innovation Solution
A laser module is integrated into the gun grip at an angle of 0°-45° from the vertical axis, with a mirror redirecting the light beam parallel to the gun barrel, allowing for sighting without obstructing the gun's operation or concealment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a laser is mounted on a small gun, then sighting capability is improved, but the gun's concealability and operation are interfered with
Solution Approach 1:
The laser module is positioned at an angle (0°-45° from vertical axis) rather than aligned with the barrel's longitudinal axis, redirecting the beam through a mirror to travel parallel to the barrel. This dimensional repositioning allows the laser to be mounted on small guns without interfering with concealability or operation while still providing effective sighting capability.
2Device complexity
If a laser module is positioned in line with the gun barrel, then alignment is simplified, but the gun becomes larger and more difficult to conceal
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of positioning the laser module in line with the barrel (longitudinal axis), the module is angled at 0°-45° from the vertical axis with a mirror redirecting the beam. This uses a different spatial dimension to achieve the same alignment function without increasing the gun's volume or compromising concealability.
Solution Approach 2:
A mirror is introduced as an intermediary component to redirect the laser beam from an angled position to travel parallel to the barrel's longitudinal axis. This allows the laser module to be positioned away from the barrel line without compromising alignment accuracy, thereby reducing the overall device volume and improving concealability.
3Volume of moving object
If the laser module is mounted at an angle, then concealability is maintained, but alignment precision must be ensured through proper mirror positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The mirror serves as a precision intermediary that redirects the laser beam at specific angles. By positioning the mirror adjacent to the laser module's light emission point, the system achieves accurate beam redirection parallel to the barrel while maintaining a compact form factor that preserves concealability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effective sighting on small guns without interfering with their operation or concealment, providing a compact and functional lighting solution for alignment.
Implementation Method 1
A mirror is positioned adjacent the end of the laser module that emits light, and the mirror redirects the light, preferably parallel to the longitudinal axis of the gun barrel to enable a user to sight the gun.
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AI summary
A lighting device for a gun includes a mirror to redirect a light beam emanating from the lighting device. The light beam can be redirected along the side or top of the gun and preferably parallel to the axis of the gun barrel. The lighting device preferably is or includes a laser module.