Firearm Barrel Holder With Quick-Release Surface Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for securing long guns are either cumbersome, costly, or unsuitable for quick deployment in various environments, such as military settings, where they may be needed for rapid access and stability during activities like sighting or maintenance, and often risk damage to the weapon.
Innovation Solution
A multipurpose weapon holder (MPWH) device with two platforms and a connecting support piece, featuring attachment mechanisms like magnets, deformable components, and a strap system, allowing secure attachment to various surfaces, canting for aiming, and easy removal, while providing stability and protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If permanently affixed storage weapon lockers and weapon racks are used, then adequate storage solution is provided, but time and effort for installation is required and valuable space is taken up
Solution Approach 1:
The weapon holder is divided into separate components: a body portion with attachment mechanisms and a support portion with a barrel receiving cavity. This segmentation allows the device to be quickly deployed without complex installation, as it can be attached to surfaces or vehicles in a simplified manner compared to permanent lockers and racks.
Solution Approach 2:
The weapon holder is designed as a multi-functional device that can be attached to various surfaces (walls, vehicles, aircraft) and provides both storage and stabilization functions. The attachment mechanisms include multiple options (magnetic, adhesive, mechanical) to accommodate different deployment scenarios, making it universally applicable without requiring permanent installation.
2Reliability
If permanently affixed storage weapon lockers and weapon racks are used, then adequate storage solution is provided, but valuable space is taken up and unnecessary weight is added
Solution Approach 1:
The weapon holder is divided into separate components: a body portion with attachment mechanisms and a support portion with a barrel receiving cavity. This segmentation allows the device to be quickly deployed without complex installation, as it can be attached to surfaces or vehicles in a simplified manner compared to permanent lockers and racks.
Solution Approach 2:
The weapon holder utilizes thin, flexible attachment mechanisms such as adhesive layers and magnetic components that provide secure attachment without adding significant weight or bulk. The support portion features a streamlined design with minimal material usage while maintaining structural integrity for stabilizing the weapon.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a hard surface is used to rest the weapon barrel for sighting, then stable positioning is achieved, but damage to the barrel occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The support portion includes a barrel receiving cavity with cushioning material positioned beforehand to protect the barrel from damage. This cushioning layer is integrated into the device structure, ensuring that when the weapon is placed for sighting or storage, the barrel is immediately protected from contact with hard surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The barrel receiving cavity acts as an intermediary between the weapon barrel and any external surfaces. It provides a protected interface that allows stable positioning of the weapon while preventing direct contact between the barrel and potentially damaging surfaces, thus mediating the interaction to prevent harm.
4Reliability
If the device is securely attached to the surface, then stable weapon support is provided, but difficulty in removal occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanisms are designed with dynamic characteristics that allow for easy engagement and disengagement. The magnetic attachment provides strong holding force during use but can be easily released by overcoming the magnetic force. The adhesive attachment allows for controlled removal by applying sufficient force to break the adhesive bond without damaging the surface or device.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to be temporarily attached to surfaces for its intended use, then easily removed and potentially reattached to different locations. The attachment mechanisms allow for straightforward detachment without leaving residue or causing damage, enabling the device to be recovered and redeployed as needed.
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
Enables secure, versatile, and rapid attachment and detachment of firearms in diverse environments, reducing the risk of damage and improving accessibility, with a design that balances security and ease of use, even in dynamic conditions.
Implementation Method 1
The magnetic component is configured and arranged to generate a magnetic attraction force
Implementation Method 2
The deformable component can be deformed in order to engage the firearm securing apparatus
Implementation Method 3
The friction force between the firearm and the deformable component can assist in securing the firearm in the firearm securing apparatus
Data Source
AI summary
Consistent with various embodiments, a firearm securing apparatus has a first securing interface that is configured to generate a holding force between the apparatus and a support surface in response to an applied pressure. A second securing interface is configured and arranged to receive and secure a firearm barrel and includes a graspable feature. A support piece is configured and arranged to physically connect the two securing interfaces and to provide space, to allow a person's fingers to seize a graspable feature and to allow the person to apply pressure sufficient to overcome the holding force between the apparatus and the surface in order to remove the firearm from the apparatus when desired.