Electric-Pulse Bullet Electrode Ejection Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric-pulse bullets, such as the Taser XREP, face issues with electrode spacing being too short for effective target control, difficulty in penetrating targets due to lack of energy, and increased weight and drag leading to reduced range and accuracy.
Innovation Solution
The electric-pulse bullet features a striking module with electrodes that eject and separate to achieve a minimum spacing of 100 millimeters, a flexible connection module to maintain this spacing, and a dynamic structure that includes a circuit module lagging behind the striking module, with a connection module that keeps the electrodes aligned and prevents excessive separation, reducing weight and drag.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the spacing distance between electrodes is increased to at least 100 millimeters to ensure effective target control, then the control effect is improved, but the device size and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bullet is divided into separate functional modules: striking module with electrodes, circuit module, connection module with flexible wire body, and ejection device. This segmentation allows the electrodes to be positioned at optimal spacing while keeping the overall structure manageable and the circuit module compact.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection module uses a flexible wire body that can dynamically adjust during flight, and the ejection device actively propels the electrodes outward to achieve the required 100 millimeter spacing. This dynamic approach allows the system to maintain compact form while achieving large electrode separation when needed.
2Device complexity
If the bullet carries its own circuit module and electronic components to eliminate long wire connections, then the wire length and device complexity are reduced, but the bullet weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The circuit module generating pulse current is integrated directly into the bullet body, merging the power generation function with the projectile. This eliminates the need for long external wire connections while keeping the overall system compact and self-contained, despite the added weight of electronic components.
3Length of moving object
If a separate launching device with powerful propellant is used to increase bullet range to about 30 meters, then the shooting range is improved, but the device complexity and portability decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The electric-pulse bullet is designed to be compatible with conventional shotgun launchers, allowing it to use existing powerful propellant systems for extended range while maintaining the ability to be deployed with standard law enforcement equipment. The bullet itself contains all necessary electronic components to function independently once launched.
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 design enhances the range, accuracy, and target striking ability of the electric-pulse bullet by maintaining a stable and controlled electrode spacing, reducing weight and aerodynamic resistance, and ensuring the electrodes remain aligned for effective penetration.
Implementation Method 1
the power assembly in the magazine are excited, resulting in the instantaneous release of high-pressure gas
Implementation Method 2
the circuit module in the main body transmits the current to the target through wires, resulting in the tonic contraction of the whole body muscles
Implementation Method 3
an ejection device adjacent to the electrodes, and configured to eject and separate the electrodes outwards when the electric-pulse bullet is launched
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are a long-range electric-pulse bullet and a weapon. The electric-pulse bullet includes a striking module, a circuit module, a connection module and an ejection device. The striking module includes at least a pair of electrodes for launching to a target. The circuit module is for generating a pulse current. The connection module is for electrically connecting the electrodes and the circuit module, and conducting the pulse current to the target through the electrodes. The ejection device is adjacent to the electrodes, and configured to eject and separate the electrodes outwards when the electric-pulse bullet is launched, making a spacing between the electrodes immediately reach at least 100 millimeters.