Firearm frame with trigger lock device, system, or method
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current firearm locking systems lack the ability to selectively and remotely lock and unlock firearms, failing to balance security and accessibility, especially in dynamic emergency situations.
Innovation Solution
A firearm frame with an integrated electronic trigger lock system, including a blocking member, electromechanical actuator, and wireless control, allowing remote locking and unlocking, and a comprehensive security system that includes a lockable cabinet with monitoring equipment and a remote monitoring station for enabling and disabling the firearm based on monitored circumstances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional locking system is used to secure the firearm, then security against unauthorized access is improved, but the ability to selectively and remotely lock/unlock the firearm is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical locking systems with an electromechanical actuator system controlled by electronics and a power source. The blocking member is actuated by an electromechanical actuator (such as a solenoid) that can be remotely controlled via wireless signals, enabling selective and remote locking/unlocking while maintaining security. This substitution of mechanical systems with electromechanical systems resolves the contradiction between reliable security and adaptive remote control.
2Reliability
If the firearm is locked to prevent unauthorized use, then safety is improved, but access during emergencies is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic locking system where the blocking member can be rapidly positioned or repositioned in response to changing conditions. The electromechanical actuator enables quick transition between locked and unlocked states, allowing the system to adapt dynamically between providing security during normal conditions and enabling rapid access during emergencies when authorized users provide appropriate credentials or commands.
3Reliability
If a blocking member is introduced to prevent trigger firing, then trigger protection is improved, but the complexity of the firearm mechanism increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the blocking function from the trigger mechanism itself and places it in a separate, dedicated blocking member that operates independently. The blocking member is positioned in the trigger guard to prevent trigger finger insertion or trigger movement, while the trigger mechanism remains unchanged. This separation of functions adds trigger protection without complicating the core trigger mechanism, as the blocking member is a simple physical barrier actuated by the electromechanical system.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances firearm security by providing selective and remote control over access, ensuring the firearm is disabled in unauthorized hands or when no longer needed, while allowing authorized access during emergencies, thus improving safety and security protocols.
Implementation Method 1
an electromechanical actuator configured to actuate the blocking member
Data Source
AI summary
A firearm frame includes a blocking member disposed adjacent to the trigger guard and configured to block the trigger from firing, an electromechanical actuator configured to actuate the blocking member, a power source configured to power the actuator, and electronics configured to receive remote signals and control the actuator. A system for providing firearm security to a premise includes the firearm frame.