Firearm Case Frame Assembly for Optics-Safe Transit Restraint
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hard-sided cases for storing and transporting firearms often rely on foam inserts that can be damaged, require separate securing of optics, and provide inadequate security and stability during transit.
Innovation Solution
A frame assembly system within the case, comprising a rear frame with projections for magazine wells and a front frame with seats for forestocks, along with a locking bar, securely holds firearms in place without detaching optics, using lightweight and durable materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If foam inserts are used to support firearms, then firearms can be stored and transported, but the foam inserts can be damaged by sharp edges and hot firearms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces durable foam inserts with a rigid frame assembly made of metal or hard plastic that can withstand damage from sharp edges and hot firearms. The frame assembly is designed to be indestructible under normal use conditions, eliminating the need for replaceable foam inserts.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame assembly combines metal or hard plastic materials that provide both structural strength and heat resistance. This composite approach creates a support structure that resists damage from both sharp edges and hot firearms simultaneously.
2Ease of operation
If foam inserts are used to support firearms, then firearms can be stored, but separate securing of optics is required
Solution Approach 1:
The frame assembly merges the functions of firearm support and optic retention into a single integrated structure. The frame simultaneously holds the firearm body and provides attachment points for optics, eliminating the need for separate securing mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame assembly serves multiple functions: supporting the firearm, retaining optics, and providing structural integrity. This multi-functional design simplifies the overall system by combining what would otherwise require separate components.
3Reliability
If foam inserts are used to support firearms, then firearms can be transported, but inadequate security and stability are provided during transit
Solution Approach 1:
The frame assembly is divided into multiple segments including a rear frame, front frame, and locking bar that work together to secure the firearm. This segmented design provides multiple points of contact and restraint, enhancing stability during transit.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame assembly is pre-configured with projections and seats that automatically engage with the firearm when inserted. The locking bar is positioned to secure the firearm before transit begins, providing preliminary stabilization that prevents movement during transport.
Data Source
AI summary
An equipment case for carrying firearms. The equipment case includes a lid connected with a base to define an interior volume. The lid is movable between a closed position, at which a peripheral surface of the lid engages a peripheral surface of the base, and an open position. The peripheral surface of the base lies on a first plane. At least one frame assembly is disposed in the interior volume and includes a rear frame and a front frame. The rear frame comprises a plurality of first projections each dimensioned to receive a respective magazine well of a firearm and each defining a respective first projection axis. Each respective first projection axis lies on a second plane that extends at a nonzero angle to the first plane. The front frame comprises a plurality of seats dimensioned to receive the forestocks of respective firearms coupled with the rear frame.