Self-Powered Electric Shock Ammunition Round
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric shock non-lethal ballistic artifacts are limited by effective range and require custom firearms and external power sources for ammunition, restricting their compatibility and usability.
Innovation Solution
An electric shock ammunition round with an electroshock generation unit integrated into a standard projectile housing, featuring a power source, generator, transformer, voltage multiplier, and triggering element, which is activated upon firing from industry-standard firearms, eliminating the need for external power and allowing compatibility with various firearms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If custom electric shock ammunition rounds are developed, then electric shock functionality is achieved, but compatibility with standard firearms is lost and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The projectile housing is designed to serve multiple functions: it contains the electroshock generation unit, accommodates various firearm-specific components (breach element, propellant, primer), and maintains compatibility with standard firearms while delivering electric shock functionality. This universal design allows the same basic structure to work across different firearm types.
Solution Approach 2:
The ammunition round is divided into distinct functional segments: the projectile housing containing the electroshock generation unit, the firearm-specific components (breach element, propellant, primer), and the electrode assembly. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall system compatibility with standard firearms.
2Power
If external power sources are used for electric shock ammunition, then charge capacity is sufficient, but operational independence and ease of operation are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The electroshock generation unit is self-powered through an integrated power source that is contained within the ammunition round itself. The system generates and stores electrical energy independently, then automatically triggers the discharge through the electrodes when the bullet is fired, eliminating the need for external power sources or charging infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The power source is pre-charged during the ammunition manufacturing process or prior to use, storing sufficient electrical energy within the round itself. This preliminary charging action ensures that when the ammunition is deployed, the full charge capacity is immediately available without requiring external power connections during operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If electroshock generation unit is integrated into projectile housing, then compatibility with standard firearms is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electroshock generation unit is nested within the projectile housing, with the power source, generator, transformer, voltage multiplier, and triggering element arranged in a compact, space-efficient configuration. The firearm-specific components (breach element, propellant, primer) are integrated into the same housing structure, creating a densely packed but functional design that fits standard ammunition dimensions.
4Speed
If effective range is extended for electric shock artifacts, then non-lethal capability is improved, but device complexity and power requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The voltage multiplier component transforms the electrical output parameters, converting the generator's output into sufficiently high voltage to achieve effective ranged non-lethal applications. By adjusting and optimizing the voltage parameters through the multiplier circuit, the system extends its effective range while maintaining the non-lethal nature of the electroshock delivery.
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
Enables effective non-lethal ranged applications with enhanced compatibility and operational independence from external power sources, expanding the utility of electric shock rounds in law enforcement and security contexts.
Implementation Method 1
The electroshock generation unit comprises a power source, a generator, a transformer, a voltage multiplier, and a triggering element
Implementation Method 2
The generator is electronically connected to the transformer. The transformer is electronically connected to the voltage multiplier
Implementation Method 3
The transformer is electronically connected to the voltage multiplier. The voltage multiplier is electronically connected to the triggering element
Implementation Method 4
The voltage multiplier is electronically connected to the triggering element. The triggering element is electrically connected to the plurality of electrodes
Data Source
AI summary
An electric shock round utilized in projectile launching systems suitable for ranged non-lethal applications is presented. The electric shock round contains a projectile housing, a nose cap, an electroshock generation unit, and a plurality of electrodes. The electroshock generation unit is connected within the projectile housing. The plurality of electrodes is connected to the electroshock generation unit, opposite to the projectile housing. The nose cap is connected adjacent to the projectile housing, where the nose cap houses and secures the plurality of electrodes.