Firearm Butt Securing Mount for Tight-Quarter Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Long guns are difficult to carry and store, especially in tight quarters, leading to potential damage and unsafe conditions due to improper storage, and existing permanent solutions are costly, space-consuming, and require prior knowledge of storage locations.
Innovation Solution
A multipurpose firearm butt securing device with adjustable attachment mechanisms, including magnets, screws, and a strapping system, designed for versatile attachment to various surfaces, allowing for quick and secure storage and retrieval of firearms in different locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If long guns are stored in tight quarters without proper storage solutions, then the weapon can be easily accessed and carried, but the weapon is at risk of falling, bending barrels, breaking sights, and damaging optics
Solution Approach 1:
The securing device is divided into multiple independent attachment mechanisms (magnetic attachment, screw holes, key slots) that can function separately or together, allowing the weapon to be secured in various orientations and locations without requiring a single complex storage system
Solution Approach 2:
The device provides multiple attachment methods (magnets, screws, key slots) and can be used in various orientations (vertical, horizontal, angled) to secure weapons in different locations, making it adaptable to diverse storage needs and environments
2Reliability
If permanent weapon lockers and racks are installed in multiple locations, then weapon storage is secure and organized, but installation time, cost, and space are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanisms allow the device to be dynamically installed and removed from different locations without permanent modification to the structure. The magnetic attachment provides immediate secure fixation, while screw holes and key slots offer adjustable permanent options, enabling flexible deployment based on operational needs
Solution Approach 2:
The device can be attached using different methods (magnetic, screw, key slot) depending on the surface and application requirements, allowing adaptation to various installation environments without requiring the same installation process everywhere
3Reliability
If permanent weapon lockers and racks are installed in multiple locations, then weapon storage is secure and organized, but valuable space and weight are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The securing device is a compact, self-contained unit that can be attached to existing surfaces (walls, floors, vehicle panels) without requiring dedicated storage space. By segmenting the attachment functions into separate mechanisms, the device maintains a small footprint while providing comprehensive securing capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The device utilizes vertical and angular dimensions by allowing attachment to walls, floors, and angled surfaces, converting limited flat surface area into three-dimensional storage capacity. This enables secure weapon storage in tight quarters by exploiting spatial dimensions rather than consuming horizontal floor space
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides secure, portable, and adaptable storage solutions for firearms, preventing damage and ensuring quick access, even in military environments, while being cost-effective and space-efficient.
Implementation Method 1
A magnetic component is configured and arranged to secure the butt of the firearm to the support structure
Data Source
AI summary
Consistent with various embodiments, a firearm securing apparatus comprises a first surface configured and arranged to secure the apparatus to a support structure. Sidewalls extend away from the support structure and are configured and arranged to surround and support the butt of a firearm. A securing component is configured and arranged to prevent removal of the butt of the firearm from between the sidewalls.