Firearm Adapter Quick-Release Grip Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm grip replacement methods require specialized tools and knowledge, making it difficult and unsafe for less experienced users to quickly swap grips, especially in outdoor settings where small parts can be lost, leading to suboptimal grip usage.
Innovation Solution
A firearm adapter with a latching mechanism, including resilient buttons, allows for easy and tool-free swapping of grips by sliding the adapter into the handgrip body, securely engaging with the firearm receiver using existing hardware, enabling quick grip changes without specialized knowledge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional replacement grips are used with specialized tools and knowledge, then the grip can be securely mounted to the receiver, but the process takes several minutes and requires specialized tools that can be lost in outdoor areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary quick-release mechanism consisting of a retention button and spring-loaded latch system that mediates between the user and the grip-receiver connection. This intermediary device allows grip removal and attachment without specialized tools by providing a user-friendly interface (push-button operation) that actuates the internal latching mechanism, thereby resolving the contradiction between secure mounting and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The quick-release mechanism employs a spring-loaded latch that automatically engages with the receiver when the grip is attached and can be released by simply pressing the retention button. The system serves itself by using the spring force to maintain engagement and the button press to trigger release, eliminating the need for external tools or complex manual manipulation, thus improving ease of operation while maintaining reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional grip removal and replacement is performed, then grip swapping is possible, but small parts such as springs and bolts can be lost, rendering the firearm unusable
Solution Approach 1:
The quick-release mechanism is designed as a universal system where the retention button and latch assembly serve multiple functions: securing the grip to the receiver, enabling tool-free removal, and preventing loss of internal components. The spring-loaded latch remains contained within the grip structure throughout the removal process, and the modular design allows the entire mechanism to be replaced as a single unit if needed, thereby maintaining firearm functionality while enabling adaptability for grip swapping.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where the spring-loaded latch and retention button are housed within the grip body, which itself attaches to the receiver. This nesting ensures that small internal parts (spring, latch) remain contained within the larger grip structure during removal and attachment operations, preventing loss of small components while maintaining the ability to swap grips. The nested design also protects internal parts from exposure and potential loss.
3Ease of operation
If less experienced individuals use the firearm with a non-optimal grip, then they avoid disassembly risks, but they cannot quickly adapt to optimal grip configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The quick-release mechanism is pre-configured with the spring-loaded latch and retention button system ready for operation. Users do not need to learn complex disassembly procedures or prepare specialized tools beforehand. The mechanism is designed to be intuitively operated (press button, remove grip) with no preliminary training required, allowing less experienced individuals to immediately benefit from quick grip swapping capability without risking firearm disassembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical system of tool-based grip removal (requiring hex keys, screwdrivers, and specialized knowledge) with a simplified push-button actuation system. This substitution eliminates the need for complex mechanical manipulation and specialized tools, making grip swapping accessible to users of all experience levels while dramatically reducing the time required to change grips from several minutes to seconds.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to quickly and safely swap grips without tools, ensuring optimal grip usage and preventing loss of small parts, making the process accessible to both experienced and less experienced users.
Implementation Method 1
The latching mechanism includes a resilient member having a pair of buttons extending outward therefrom
Data Source
AI summary
A firearm grip assembly includes a firearm adapter having functionality for engaging the receiver of a firearm. An elongated handgrip body having an opening along the top end slidingly receives the bottom end of the adapter. The latching mechanism is positioned within the adapter and includes a resilient member having a pair of buttons extending outward therefrom. The buttons are positioned through a first set of openings located on the adapter body and are selectively positioned within a second pair of openings on the handgrip body when the adapter is positioned within the handgrip body.