Dual-Switch Housing for Individual and Simultaneous Rail Activation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote switches for firearm-mounted accessories often lack the capability to securely mount and efficiently activate two separate devices on a rail interface system, limiting tactical flexibility and operational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A dual-switch housing configured to securely mount two separate switches on a rail interface system, featuring an actuator that allows end-users to activate both switches individually or simultaneously, enhancing tactical flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single remote switch is mounted on a rail interface system, then the device occupies minimal space and has simple structure, but it lacks the capability to activate multiple devices simultaneously, limiting tactical flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two separate switch housings into a single integrated dual-switch housing that mounts to the rail interface system as one unit. The housing includes two switch receptacles positioned side-by-side, each capable of receiving a separate switch, while sharing common mounting features and an integrated actuator mechanism that can activate both switches simultaneously or individually.
Solution Approach 2:
The dual-switch housing is designed with universal functionality to accommodate multiple switch configurations. The actuator can be positioned to activate only the first switch, only the second switch, or both switches simultaneously, providing multi-functional operation from a single device structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If two separate remote switches are mounted individually on the rail interface system, then each switch can be activated independently, but the overall structure becomes more complex and occupies more space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two separate switch housings into one integrated structure that occupies less rail mounting space than two individual switches would require. The housing includes two switch receptacles positioned adjacent to each other, sharing common mounting features, cable access points, and structural support elements.
3Productivity
If an actuator is designed to activate both switches simultaneously, then operational efficiency is improved, but the actuator structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The actuator is designed with dynamic positioning capability, allowing it to be positioned in different locations to activate different switches. The actuator can be positioned to activate only the first switch, only the second switch, or both switches simultaneously, providing flexible operational control without requiring multiple separate actuators.
Data Source
AI summary
The dual-switch housing is configured to secure two separate switches on a rail interface system and includes an actuator that allows an end-user to activate both switches individually or simultaneously. An example dual-switch housing comprises: a housing including rail clamp portions for removably mounting the dual-switch housing to the rail interface system; and an actuator configured to actuate the first and second switches individually or simultaneously. The actuator comprises a first actuation button configured to actuate only the first switch, a second actuation button configured to actuate both the first switch and the second switch, and a third actuation button configured to actuate only the second switch.