Firearm Chronograph with Integrated Barrel Orientation Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
When firing over long distances, shooters face challenges in accurately accounting for the drop in projectile height due to the lack of effective systems for measuring projectile velocity and barrel orientation in real-time, which affects the precision of aiming.
Innovation Solution
A chronograph system comprising a frame attachable to a firearm's barrel, featuring optical sensors to detect projectiles and record timestamps, an accelerometer to track barrel orientation, and a processor module to calculate projectile velocity, which communicates with a mobile device to display and analyze data for scope adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional chronograph systems are used to measure projectile velocity, then velocity measurement capability is provided, but the system cannot provide real-time data and barrel orientation information simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple measurement functions into a single integrated chronograph system. The frame structure integrates optical sensors for velocity measurement, accelerometer for orientation tracking, and heat sensor for temperature monitoring, allowing simultaneous collection of velocity, orientation, and environmental data without requiring separate systems
Solution Approach 2:
The chronograph system is designed with multi-functionality to perform velocity measurement, orientation tracking, and temperature monitoring through a single device platform. The processor module handles multiple data types from different sensors and provides comprehensive analysis for long-range shooting adjustments
2Reliability
If real-time velocity and orientation data are collected using multiple sensors, then shooting accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides measurement functions into separate sensor modules (optical sensors for velocity, accelerometer for orientation, heat sensor for temperature) that are integrated into a common frame. This modular segmentation allows each sensor to specialize in its measurement while the frame provides structural support and data coordination through the processor module
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
The system provides accurate real-time velocity data and barrel orientation information, enabling users to adjust their aim effectively and account for projectile drop, enhancing shooting accuracy over long distances.
Implementation Method 1
at least two optical sensors attached to the frame, wherein a first optical sensor of the at least two optical sensors is separated from a second optical sensor of the at least two optical sensors by at least three inches, and wherein each optical sensor is configured to detect a projectile and record a timestamp as the projectile passes each respective optical sensor
Implementation Method 2
an accelerometer attached to the frame and configured to track an orientation of the barrel
Data Source
AI summary
A chronograph system with a frame, at least two sensors, an accelerometer, and a processor module. The frame is configured to removably couple to a barrel of a firearm. The sensors are attached to the frame and are configured to detect a projectile as the projectile passes each sensor. A first of the sensors may be separated from a second of the sensors by at least three inches. The accelerometer is attached to the frame and configured to track an orientation of the barrel. The processor module is communicatively coupled to the sensors and to the accelerometer and may be configured to receive timestamps from the sensors and the orientation of the barrel from the accelerometer, use the timestamps to determine a velocity of each projectile, and analyze the velocity data and the orientation of the barrel to aid a user in adjusting a scope of the firearm.