Bayonet Muzzle Assembly for Fast Locking and Rotation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm muzzle assemblies lack a quick and reliable attachment mechanism that prevents rotation and allows for easy interchangeability of components.
Innovation Solution
A muzzle device with locking teeth and channels, a tubular muzzle adapter with lugs and channels, and a clutch collar system that allows for secure attachment and rotation prevention, enabling quick assembly and disassembly while maintaining alignment and preventing movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional threaded attachment mechanism is used, then the muzzle device can be securely attached to the barrel, but the attachment and detachment process is time-consuming and lacks quick interchangeability
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is segmented into distinct functional elements: locking teeth on the muzzle device, corresponding locking lugs on the adapter, and rotational locking mechanisms. This segmentation allows for quick engagement through simple alignment followed by rapid rotational locking, eliminating time-consuming threaded operations while maintaining secure attachment through distributed locking points
Solution Approach 2:
The muzzle device and adapter are designed with pre-configured locking teeth and lugs that are already positioned for engagement. The user only needs to perform a simple rotational motion to engage the pre-positioned locking elements, rather than threading components together. This preliminary configuration of locking elements enables rapid attachment while ensuring reliable mechanical interlocking
2Ease of operation
If a simple attachment mechanism is used, then the assembly is easy to operate, but it cannot prevent rotation of the muzzle device relative to the barrel
Solution Approach 1:
The locking teeth and locking lugs are designed with asymmetric profiles that engage in a specific rotational orientation. The asymmetric geometry allows the components to be easily aligned and engaged, but once engaged, the asymmetric shapes prevent rotation by creating mechanical interference. This asymmetric design simultaneously achieves ease of operation through simple alignment and rotational stability through oriented locking
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter acts as an intermediary component between the muzzle device and the barrel assembly. It incorporates locking lugs that interface with the locking teeth of the muzzle device, and simultaneously provides a mounting interface for the barrel. This intermediary structure mediates the connection by providing a rotational locking mechanism that prevents muzzle device rotation while maintaining simple assembly through standardized interfaces
3Stability of the object's composition
If multiple locking mechanisms are added to prevent rotation, then rotational stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism merges multiple functions into a single integrated system: the locking teeth and lugs simultaneously provide both attachment security and rotational prevention. The bayonet-style locking mechanism combines axial engagement with rotational locking in one motion, eliminating the need for separate threading and locking operations. This merging of functions achieves rotational stability without increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The locking teeth and lugs are designed as universal elements that perform multiple functions: they provide mechanical interlocking for attachment security, enable rotational locking to prevent muzzle device rotation, and allow for quick release through reverse rotation. This multi-functionality of the locking elements achieves rotational stability while maintaining simple, versatile attachment and detachment operations
4Reliability
If a secure attachment system is used, then reliability is improved, but the ease of disassembly and component interchangeability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism transitions from a static threaded connection to a dynamic bayonet-style locking system. The locking elements are designed to engage securely through a rotational motion that creates mechanical interlocking, but can be just as easily disengaged by reversing the rotation. This dynamic engagement mechanism provides secure attachment while maintaining equal ease of disassembly, enabling rapid component interchange
Data Source
AI summary
An assembly (1) for a firearm (2). The assembly includes a muzzle device (3) configured to be attached to the firearm (2), a substantially tubular muzzle adapter (9), a substantially tubular attachment mount (15), a substantially tubular clutch collar (19), and a device (23) such as a sound suppressor. The device (23) is releasably attached to the substantially tubular attachment mount (15) by an attachment device (25). The muzzle device (3) is configured to be releasably received in the substantially tubular muzzle adapter (9). The substantially tubular muzzle adapter (9) is attached to the substantially tubular clutch collar (19) for rotation about the longitudinal central axis A together with the substantially tubular clutch collar (19) with respect to the device (23), to the muzzle device (3) and to the substantially tubular attachment mount (15) between (i) a locking position, and (ii) an unlocking position.