Firearm Barrel Attachment Guide Beam Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm barrel attachment systems face challenges in maintaining proper alignment of components before, during, and after discharge, which affects the effective operation of accessories such as compensators, weighted attachments, and flash hiders.
Innovation Solution
The development of barrel attachment assemblies that incorporate an elongated guide beam and guide slot configuration, along with indexing devices like tapered posts and guide teeth, to securely attach and maintain the alignment of various accessories like compensators, weighted attachments, and flash hiders on the firearm barrel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional barrel attachment systems are used, then accessories can be attached to the firearm, but proper alignment of components before, during, and after discharge cannot be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is divided into separate functional components: an elongated guide beam that extends from the accessory along the barrel, a guide slot in the barrel that receives the guide beam, and an indexing device at the rear. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific alignment function independently, ensuring precise positioning before, during, and after discharge.
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment mechanism transitions from a single-point attachment to a multi-dimensional constraint system. The guide beam extends longitudinally along the barrel axis, the guide slot provides lateral guidance, and the indexing device constrains rotational movement, creating alignment control in multiple spatial dimensions simultaneously.
2Reliability
If accessories are securely attached to the barrel, then alignment is maintained, but rotation of accessories cannot be prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The indexing device employs asymmetric geometric features including a tapered post with a specific angle and a corresponding recess with matching asymmetric geometry. This asymmetric design creates a mechanical interlock that physically prevents rotational movement of the accessory while maintaining secure attachment to the barrel.
3Ease of operation
If traditional attachment methods are used, then accessories can be attached, but tool-free detachment and reattachment cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system incorporates dynamic characteristics through the tapered post and recess design, which allows the accessory to be easily inserted and attached without tools. The tapered geometry provides progressive engagement that guides the accessory into proper alignment during attachment, while the indexing features maintain precision once attached.
Data Source
AI summary
A firearm assembly is disclosed. The firearm assembly may include a slide comprising a guide slot and a barrel attachment comprising a main body and an elongated guide beam. The elongated guide beam may be configured to slide within the guide slot.