Elastomeric Handgun Grip with Breakaway Nodes for Recoil Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing handgun grips do not effectively reduce shock, muzzle jump, or felt recoil when a handgun is fired, impacting shooter comfort and accuracy.
Innovation Solution
The development of elastomeric handgun grips with an integral tab for thumb protection, external grooving for non-slip surfaces, and breakaway nodes at the rear to absorb recoil, made from stretchable materials like NAVCOM®, which fit various pistol models and secure through adhesive or peel strips.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional handgun grips are used, then the grip provides basic support, but shock, muzzle jump, and felt recoil are not reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The grip incorporates elastomeric material with breakaway nodes that collapse progressively under recoil force, providing beforehand cushioning to absorb shock and reduce felt recoil before it reaches the shooter's hand
Solution Approach 2:
The elastomeric material's physical parameters (elasticity, compression) are specifically engineered to change under recoil load, allowing the grip to dynamically adjust its stiffness and cushioning properties to reduce muzzle jump and shock
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the grip uses elastomeric material with breakaway nodes, then recoil reduction is achieved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The elastomeric grip is segmented into multiple breakaway nodes along its length, where each node acts as an independent shock-absorbing element that collapses progressively, distributing the recoil force reduction across multiple simple structural elements rather than requiring a single complex mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The grip uses a flexible elastomeric shell structure that inherently absorbs shock through its material properties and deformation, eliminating the need for rigid mechanical shock-absorbing components and simplifying the overall structure
3Ease of operation
If the grip is made from stretchable elastomeric material, then comfort and recoil reduction are improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The elastomeric material's stretchable parameters allow the grip to be manufactured in standard sizes that can then be stretched and molded to fit different pistol models, reducing manufacturing precision requirements while maintaining comfort and secure attachment
Solution Approach 2:
The elastomeric grip design provides universal fit across multiple pistol models through its stretchable properties, allowing a single grip design to serve multiple functions on different platforms without requiring model-specific precision manufacturing
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a secure, comfortable grip that reduces recoil-related pain and discomfort, enhances accuracy, and prevents pistol twisting during firing, making handguns easier to handle and aim.
Implementation Method 1
Grip 22 is fabricated from a stretchable, elastomeric material such as NAVCOM®. Upon being slipped onto pistol butt 26, the elastomeric material relaxes, ensuring that grip 22 stays in place.
Implementation Method 2
An array 34 of inwardly extending impact nodes 36 is provided on the inner side of the sleeve's rear wall 38. When pistol 20 is fired, these nodes progressively collapse. This tuned progressive resistance, known as break-away technology, provides maximum reduction of felt recoil
Implementation Method 3
The adhesive is covered by a peel strip 72. After grip 62 has been slipped onto pistol butt 64, peel strip 72 is removed, and the tab is pressed against the frame 74 of pistol 60.
Data Source
AI summary
Slip-on handgun grips which contribute to accuracy and speed of target acquisition and make shooting a handgun a more pleasant experience by providing a comfortable, secure grip; and by isolating a shooter's thumb from impact and reducing shock, muzzle jump, twist, and recoil when the handgun is fired. The grip is fabricated from a stretchable elastomeric material. This material plus breakaway technology, external grooving, and a thumb-isolating tab maximize the enumerated benefits.