Firearm Barrel Holding Module With Quick-Release Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm support devices require inconvenient and time-consuming gestures for positioning and removing firearms, are not adaptable to different weapon sizes, and can result in abrupt movements due to limited height adjustment, making them inefficient for quick and natural handling.
Innovation Solution
A modular support device with a butt holding module and a barrel holding module, featuring inclined walls and an anti-projection mechanism, allowing for easy alignment and secure retention of firearms of varying sizes and heights, with a height adjustment mechanism for adaptable installation and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the user presses on the lower wall of the first housing to engage the weapon, then the weapon can be securely held, but the positioning and removal are not quick and convenient
Solution Approach 1:
The lower wall of the first housing is mounted on springs so as to sink automatically when the user introduces the butt of the weapon into the housing, and to rise automatically when the user has released the weapon. This self-actuating mechanism eliminates the need for the user to manually press on the lower wall, making the operation quick and convenient while maintaining secure holding.
Solution Approach 2:
The lower wall is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to sink and rise dynamically in response to weapon insertion and removal. This dynamic behavior enables the system to adapt to user actions automatically, improving ease of operation while maintaining reliability through the spring mechanism.
2Reliability
If the width of the first housing is made very close to the thickness of the butt to ensure correct lateral support, then the weapon is properly supported, but the device will not be suitable for weapons with different butt sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The first housing is designed with movable walls that can expand and contract dynamically. The lateral walls are mounted on guides and springs, allowing them to move outward to accommodate larger butts and inward to fit smaller butts. This dynamic adjustment maintains proper lateral support for each specific weapon while providing versatility across different sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The dimensions of the first housing are made variable rather than fixed. The housing can change its internal volume and cross-sectional area to match the specific dimensions of different weapons. This parameter change capability allows the same housing to provide proper lateral support for weapons with different butt sizes and shapes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the displacement stroke of the lower plate of the first housing is made too great to accommodate weapons of different heights, then various weapon heights can be received, but the reaction of the springs will be large and the movement of the weapon may be abrupt and sudden
Solution Approach 1:
The spring mechanism is designed with progressive resistance characteristics, where the spring stiffness increases as the compression increases. This dynamic spring behavior allows for smooth, controlled movement throughout the entire displacement stroke, preventing abrupt movements even when accommodating weapons of maximum height. The system adapts its resistance dynamically to maintain smooth operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring system is pre-configured to provide cushioning force throughout the displacement stroke. By designing the spring parameters beforehand, the system ensures that the reaction force remains controlled and progressive, preventing sudden movements while still allowing the full range of height adjustment needed for different weapons.
4Reliability
If the user must align the butt precisely in front of the first housing before engaging it, then correct positioning is achieved, but more time is taken to position the weapon
Solution Approach 1:
The first housing is designed with curved or conical entry surfaces that guide the butt of the weapon into the correct position. The curved surfaces naturally direct the weapon along a path that leads to proper alignment, eliminating the need for precise manual positioning. This geometric guidance maintains correct positioning while significantly reducing the time required to engage the weapon.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing design includes self-aligning features such as tapered entrances and guiding surfaces that automatically orient the weapon correctly as it is inserted. The system performs the alignment function automatically without requiring the user to manually position the butt precisely, thereby reducing positioning time while ensuring correct engagement.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick, natural, and secure installation and removal of firearms with a simple gesture, accommodating different firearm dimensions and heights, reducing the risk of abrupt movements and improving handling convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The lower wall of the first housing is mounted on springs so as to sink when the user introduces the butt of the weapon into said housing and presses on the lower wall so as to allow the barrel of the weapon to be placed next to the second housing, then to rise automatically when the user has released the weapon
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AI summary
The invention relates to a modular support device (1) for a firearm (A), comprising a stock holding module (2) comprising a first housing (6) able to receive the stock (C1) of the weapon ( A), and a barrel holding module (3) comprising a second housing (11) capable of receiving the end of the barrel (C2). According to the invention, the first housing (6) is oblong and defined by upwardly inclined walls, the second housing (11) emerges laterally into an inlet/outlet opening (11b) and an anti-projection mechanism is provided (12) comprising a stop element (13a) movable between a blocking position, in which it blocks the barrel (C2) in position in the second housing (11), and a release position, in which it does not block it more, and an actuating element (13b) operable to move the stop element (13a) from the locking position to the releasing position.