Conical Quick-Detach Mount for Rigid Firearm Support Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounts for firearms and other objects on support structures, such as tripods, lack quick-attach and quick-detach features, making them inconvenient for rapid assembly and disassembly, especially when switching between different types of objects or collapsing the support structure.
Innovation Solution
A mount apparatus comprising an object member with a tapered, conical portion and a notch, and a support member with a complementary receptacle and latch mechanism, allowing for secure and rigid attachment while enabling easy disassembly without tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If threaded fasteners are used to couple the object to the support structure, then the coupling strength and rigidity are improved, but the assembly and disassembly time increases and requires tools
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling system is divided into separate components: a tapered conical object portion that interfaces with a complementary receptacle, and a latch member that secures the connection. This segmentation allows the coupling to be quickly engaged and disengaged without tools, while still maintaining strong connection when latched
Solution Approach 2:
The tapered conical surfaces are pre-configured to guide and align the object portion with the receptacle during approach, enabling quick engagement. The latch member is pre-positioned to automatically secure the connection once the components are aligned, eliminating the need for tool-assisted assembly
2Stability of the object's composition
If threaded fasteners are used to secure the object to the support, then the rigid coupling is achieved, but the quick detach capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling system transitions from a static threaded connection to a dynamic latch-based system. The latch member can be quickly actuated to release the connection, enabling easy detachment. The tapered conical interface maintains rigid coupling when engaged, while allowing rapid state changes between locked and unlocked positions
3Reliability
If conventional mounts are used, then the secure attachment is achieved, but the rapid reconfiguration between different objects is prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The tapered conical object portion and complementary receptacle design creates a universal interface that can accommodate different objects (firearms, optical devices, etc.). The latch mechanism provides secure attachment for each object type while enabling rapid switching between different objects mounted on the same support structure
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for coupling an object to a support has an object member that includes an upper surface configured for attachment to a portion of the object, a lower extent including a generally conical object portion depending from the object member; and a notch formed in a portion of the lower extent. A support member includes a lower surface configured for attachment to the support, an upper surface, and a receptacle formed in the upper surface to receive the lower extent of the object member. The receptacle includes a generally conical support portion to receive and mate with the generally conical object portion. A latch member is selectively operable to engage the notch of the object portion to selectively secure together the object and support members.