Electromagnetic Projectile Launcher Coil Driver
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional projectile launchers rely on springs or compressed air, which are prone to wear, noisy, and limited in their ability to deliver rewards in training scenarios, especially in enclosed areas or at a distance, and lack a programmable sound feature.
Innovation Solution
An electro-magnetically operated projectile launcher with a coil and magnet driver, powered by a motor with a copper or aluminum wire winding, capable of remote operation and sound generation, allowing for efficient and quiet launching of various objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a spring driver is used in the projectile launcher, then energy storage and quick release are achieved, but the mechanical components are subject to wear and breakage and are noisy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical spring driver with an electromagnetic driver consisting of a coil and magnet assembly. This substitution eliminates mechanical wear and breakage while reducing operational noise, directly resolving the contradiction between reliability and harmful factors.
2Ease of operation
If a compressed air driver is used in the projectile launcher, then simplistic operation is achieved, but a cylinder and pressurization system are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the compressed air system with an electromagnetic driver that requires no cylinder, pressurization equipment, or complex mechanical infrastructure. The electromagnetic coil and magnet assembly provides simplified operation while eliminating the complexity of air compression systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional mechanical training devices are used, then reward delivery is achieved, but the reward type is restricted to specific shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The electromagnetic driver design allows the projectile launcher to accommodate various reward types including soft treats, hard treats, and objects of different shapes and sizes. The electromagnetic field propels rewards without mechanical constraints, providing universality and adaptability for different training scenarios.
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 electro-magnetic launcher simplifies operation, reduces wear, provides a quiet and efficient means of launching objects, and enables remote and programmed sound assistance for training purposes, enhancing training effectiveness and versatility.
Implementation Method 1
An electro-magnetically operated projectile launcher with a coil and magnet driver
Implementation Method 2
The coil may include a diaphragm capable of producing sounds. When an electrical current is applied to the winding, the coil can vibrate according to the audio frequency to make a desired sound
Data Source
AI summary
A projectile launcher having a magnet based driver motor. The driver motor is constructed of a coil winding suspended within a magnetic field formed by the combination of a front plate, a magnet and a pole piece attached to a back plate. An electrical controller is electrically coupled to the driver motor and allows for remote operation of the launcher. The coil may include a diaphragm capable of producing sounds wherein electrical current applied to the coil winding causes the coil to vibrate according to an audio frequency to make a desired sound, or travel a predetermined distance so as to cause an ejection of a projectile placed over the coil.