Device for storing portable firearms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing handgun storage devices often require excessive time to access and may not adequately prevent unauthorized use, despite legal regulations for secure storage.
Innovation Solution
A device with a rod inserted into the handgun barrel and a bolt that advances through the trigger guard, combined with a security system for authorized access using a code or biometric recognition, ensuring safe storage and quick access for authorized personnel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a rod is inserted into the barrel and a bolt is advanced through the trigger guard, then security against unauthorized access is improved, but access time for authorized persons increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device performs preliminary actions by automatically advancing the bolt through the trigger guard and positioning the rod in the barrel when the handgun is inserted. This preliminary securing action happens automatically upon insertion, eliminating the need for manual locking operations and reducing overall access time while maintaining high security.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage device serves itself by automatically detecting when a handgun is inserted and autonomously advancing the bolt and positioning the rod without requiring user intervention. The system self-activates the security mechanism, combining rapid access with automatic security engagement.
2Productivity
If the handgun is stored with the handle protruding and ready to hand, then quick access is improved, but safety against unauthorized triggering may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The device applies preliminary anti-action by positioning the rod in the barrel and advancing the bolt through the trigger guard before any unauthorized person can access the handgun. This pre-established mechanical barrier prevents both removal and triggering, allowing the handle to remain accessible while maintaining safety through the protruding bolt and rod positioning.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device (1) for storing portable firearms (5), in particular handguns, such as pistols and revolvers, in a housing (2), which device comprises a rod (10) that can be inserted into the barrel (8) of the portable firearm (5). Furthermore, a pin (12) is provided, which can be advanced through the trigger guard (14) to a position in front of the trigger (13) of the portable firearm (5). The advanced pin (12) prevents the portable firearm (5) from being removed from the housing (2) and prevents the trigger (13) from being pulled. Finally, a securing means for preventing the pin (12) from being pushed back without authorization is provided, which securing means comprises an apparatus for entering a security code and/or an apparatus for identifying biometric features, such as fingerprints, faces or eyes, in particular the iris. A sensor (20), which senses the presence of a portable firearm (5) arranged on the rod (10), activates the securing means.