Firearm Firing Assembly Weight Distribution and Trigger Force
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional firearms have uneven weight distribution and heavy trigger weights, which disrupt straight-line aim, reducing accuracy, precision, timing, and safety.
Innovation Solution
A firing assembly with a pivotable hammer, spring-loaded disconnector, and ergonomic trigger assembly that reduces the force required to pull the trigger, featuring a biasing component to evenly distribute weight and improve maneuverability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a conventional firearm design is used, then the firearm structure is simple, but the weight distribution is uneven and trigger weight is heavy, disrupting aim and reducing accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger assembly is segmented into multiple components including a trigger, trigger bar, hammer release assembly, and disconnector. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, reducing the overall trigger weight while maintaining functional integrity and improving aim stability.
2Ease of operation
If a conventional firearm design is used, then the structure is straightforward, but the weight distribution is uneven, making the firearm feel heavier and reducing maneuverability
Solution Approach 1:
The firing assembly uses an asymmetric arrangement of components within the receiver, positioning the hammer, spring, and trigger mechanisms in a configuration that balances the weight distribution. This asymmetric design counteracts the natural weight bias, making the firearm feel more balanced and easier to maneuver despite the same actual weight.
3Measurement precision
If a heavy trigger weight is used, then the trigger can be reliably actuated, but significant force is required, disrupting straight-line aim and reducing precision
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger assembly incorporates dynamic elements including a spring-loaded trigger bar and movable hammer release assembly. These dynamic components allow the trigger mechanism to adapt to the shooter's input, reducing the static force requirement while maintaining reliable actuation. The spring-loaded elements provide progressive resistance rather than abrupt heavy force, improving precision.
4Reliability
If a conventional hammer release assembly is used, then the mechanism is simple, but the timing and stability are compromised due to heavy trigger weight
Solution Approach 1:
The hammer release assembly is pre-cocked and held in a ready position by the disconnector mechanism before trigger actuation. This preliminary positioning ensures that the hammer is already prepared for immediate release upon trigger pull, improving timing consistency. The spring-loaded components are pre-tensioned to provide consistent release characteristics without adding excessive complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances accuracy, precision, timing, and safety by reducing the effort needed to pull the trigger and ensuring even weight distribution, stabilizing the firearm.
Implementation Method 1
The hammer release assembly may comprise a housing axially connected to the firearm and a spring-loaded disconnector
Implementation Method 2
the firing assembly may comprise a biasing component configured to bias the hammer and housing forwardly and upwardly, respectively
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosed firing assembly for use in a firearm according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a hammer configured to pivot between a cocked position and a firing position. The firing assembly may also comprise a hammer release assembly configured to releasably retain the hammer rearwardly in the cocked position. The hammer release assembly may comprise a housing axially connected to the firearm and a spring-loaded disconnector. In addition, the firing assembly may comprise a biasing component configured to bias the hammer and housing forwardly and upwardly, respectively. The firing assembly may further comprise a trigger assembly connected to the hammer release assembly via a trigger bar and configured to controllably operate the hammer release assembly.