Electric Projection Weapon System Using Directionally Controlled Nozzles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric weapons for law enforcement face operational challenges such as impractical reloading and limited use in crowded areas due to linear wire deployment, restricting their effectiveness in surveillance and defense applications.
Innovation Solution
The development of an electric projection system using directionally controlled nozzles and modulating viscosity fluids to create a controlled impedance intersection point, enabling multiple shots, continuous reloading, and precise targeting within a controlled spatial volume, with the ability to project invisible fences or cages for non-lethal control and containment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional electric weapons use projected wire conductors and springs, then they can deliver electric shock, but reloading is not possible or practical without full service
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses pneumatic systems with compressed gas reservoirs to propel conductive fluid through the device. The pneumatic mechanism enables automatic reloading by using gas pressure to push fresh conductive fluid through the projection tube, eliminating the need for manual spring reloading and full service disassembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state of the conductive medium from solid wire to fluid that can be pumped and projected. By using compressible gas to deliver fluid, the system achieves continuous or repeated use without full servicing, transforming the reloading process from complex mechanical manipulation to simpler pneumatic operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If electric weapons deploy wire in a linear path, then they can target along a trajectory, but use is more constraining in crowded areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from one-dimensional linear wire deployment to three-dimensional fluid projection. The conductive fluid can be projected in multiple directions and converges at a controlled intersection point, allowing targeting in crowded areas without the linear constraint that causes collateral damage in traditional systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a localized conductive path at the intersection point where multiple fluid streams converge. This localized approach allows the electric shock to be delivered precisely at the target location rather than along a linear path, reducing collateral damage while maintaining targeting flexibility in crowded environments.
3Speed
If the conductive medium is projected at high velocity, then the weapon effect is delivered faster, but the medium forms droplets reducing continuous jet length
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the viscosity parameter of the conductive medium dynamically. The fluid is kept thin (low viscosity) inside the device for easy projection, then undergoes phase change or viscosity increase in the air to form a longer continuous jet. This parameter change prevents droplet formation while maintaining high projection velocity.
Solution Approach 2:
The conductive medium undergoes phase transition from liquid-like state inside the device to gel or solid-like state in the air. This phase change extends the continuous jet length by preventing droplet formation, while the high velocity projection is maintained during the transition. The phase change occurs rapidly in the air environment without requiring the medium to remain in the same state throughout the entire path.
4Area of stationary object
If multiple media streams are combined to create invisible fences and walls, then coverage area is increased, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple conductive fluid streams into a single projection system that can create multiple converging paths. By combining multiple media streams in a coordinated manner, the system creates invisible fences and walls over expanded coverage areas while managing complexity through integrated control of the fluid delivery and convergence points.
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
This system allows for multiple shots and continuous operation with controlled spatial targeting, enhancing its usability in surveillance, defense, and crowd control scenarios, while minimizing collateral damage and recoil, and enabling effective use in both stationary and drone-mounted applications.
Implementation Method 1
This partial or total material phase change contributes to extend the continuous laminar jet length (the length without forming droplets)
Implementation Method 2
By using the unique physical properties of some compounds that change their viscosity in a fast and defined way, fluid exit conductivity and breakdown can be controlled
Implementation Method 3
The generated streams join within breakdown voltage at the target and a shock of controllable power can be imparted on the target
Data Source
AI summary
An electric projection weapon system is provided. The weapon system includes a targeting system for projecting conductive fluid beams towards a focal point at a target location in space. The electric projection weapon comprises at least two nozzles configured to project the conductive fluid beams towards the focal point. At least one of the nozzles is actuated by a nozzle actuator and is directionally controlled to control convergence of the conductive fluid beams towards the focal point. The weapon includes isolated pressurized reservoirs in fluid communication with the nozzles and containing a high conductance ionic solution, forming the fluid beams when projected from the nozzles. A high voltage power supply applies an electric potential difference between the conductive fluid beams.