Accessory Mount for Firearms with Trigger Guard Wedge

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing accessory mount technologies for firearms, such as those for light beam generators, often require additional structural features of the firearm for securement, which can complicate the mounting process, especially on recurved trigger guards.

Innovation Solution

An accessory mount with a rail that directly secures to a firearm's recurved trigger guard using a downwardly projecting appendage with a resilient member wedged against the trigger guard, providing stable and removable attachment without needing other structural features.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If existing accessory mount technologies are used, then accessory devices can be secured to firearms, but additional structural features of the firearm are required which complicates the mounting process

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting processVSAvoidstructural features required

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the mounting function from complex firearm structures by creating a standalone adapter assembly that attaches directly to the trigger guard. The adapter body with downwardly projecting appendage separates the mounting mechanism from the firearm's other structural features, allowing attachment without requiring additional firearm components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The adapter assembly serves multiple functions: it provides a mounting interface for accessories, attaches to the trigger guard structure, and creates a secure connection point. The downwardly projecting appendage with resilient member creates a universal mounting solution that works with the trigger guard geometry without requiring firearm-specific modifications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If accessory mounts require additional structural features for securement, then secure attachment is achieved, but the mounting process becomes complicated especially on recurved trigger guards

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidmounting process

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The invention applies local quality by concentrating the attachment function in the downwardly projecting appendage that specifically engages with the recurved geometry of the trigger guard. The resilient member localized at the appendage tip provides targeted engagement with the trigger guard's curved surface, ensuring reliable attachment without complicating the overall mounting process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The adapter assembly acts as an intermediary between the accessory device and the firearm's trigger guard. The downwardly projecting appendage with resilient member serves as a mediator that translates the trigger guard's recurved geometry into a secure attachment point, simplifying the mounting process while maintaining attachment reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Stability of the object's composition

If a resilient member is wedged against the trigger guard, then positional stability is provided, but the mount must be precisely fitted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepositional stabilityVSAvoidfitting precision

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The resilient member provides dynamic adjustment capability, allowing the adapter to self-adjust to variations in trigger guard geometry. The resilience of the member enables it to deform and conform to the recurved trigger guard surface, providing positional stability without requiring extremely tight manufacturing tolerances.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The resilient member changes its physical state (deformation) to accommodate variations in the trigger guard geometry. By allowing the resilient member to compress and expand, the system compensates for dimensional variations, reducing the need for high manufacturing precision while maintaining stable positioning.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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 quick and detachable securement of accessory devices like light beam generators to firearms with recurved trigger guards, ensuring positional stability and ease of installation and removal.

Implementation Method 1

a resilient member configured for being received by the cavity and adapted to be wedged against the front wall and the trigger guard recurved front section

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS7395627B2Accessory mount for a firearm

Publication Date: 2008.07.08 SUREFIRE LLC

AI summary

An accessory mount or interface adapter having a rail for removably mounting an accessory (such as a light beam generator) to a firearm, the accessory mount being removably securable to a recurved trigger guard of a firearm without necessarily utilizing other structural features of the firearm for effecting the securement.