Firearm Lighting Assembly Sealed Switch Force Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting assemblies for firearms suffer from inadequate switch operation due to the adverse influence of elastic sealing elements, leading to poor responsiveness and usability.
Innovation Solution
The lighting assembly incorporates a force transmission element embedded within the sealing element, which optimizes the transmission of force from the actuating element to the switch, minimizing the disruptive influence of the sealing element's flexibility and enhancing switch responsiveness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a sealing element is used to seal the housing interior, then sealing performance is improved, but switch responsiveness deteriorates due to the elastic sealing element's adverse influence on force transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the sealing element into two functional zones: a first region that allows force transmission from the actuating element to the switch, and a second region that provides sealing against the housing wall. This segmentation enables the sealing element to simultaneously provide both sealing performance and switch responsiveness without compromising either function.
2Reliability
If the sealing element flexibility is high to ensure sealing, then force transmission from actuating element to switch is adversely influenced, but switching operation requires adequate force transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by giving different regions of the sealing element different properties: the first region has optimized thickness and material characteristics for efficient force transmission, while the second region provides sufficient flexibility and elasticity for sealing against the housing wall. This localized differentiation resolves the contradiction between sealing flexibility and force transmission efficiency.
3Ease of operation
If the overlap of sealing element with force transmission path is minimized to improve switch response, then sealing coverage is reduced, but adequate sealing coverage is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing element is segmented into a first region with minimal overlap for force transmission and a second region with sufficient overlap for sealing coverage. This segmentation ensures that the force transmission path remains clear and responsive while the sealing region provides adequate coverage to maintain environmental sealing of the housing interior.
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
This design improves the switch's response time and simplifies the operation of the firearm's lighting assembly, ensuring flexible adaptability to different users and easy operation.
Implementation Method 1
a force transmission element is formed, wherein the force transmission element is embedded in the sealing element, wherein the force transmission element is designed for force transmission from the actuating element to the switch
Implementation Method 2
a sealing element, which is used for sealing off the interior of the housing from the environment
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AI summary
The invention relates to a lighting assembly (10) for a firearm (1), the lighting assembly (10) comprising: - a housing (12) with an interior (23) for receiving electronic components, wherein the housing (12) extends in a longitudinal direction (11); - a light source (24), wherein the light source (24) is received in the interior (23) of the housing (12); - a switch (29, 30), which is used for switching the light source (24) on and off, wherein the switch (29, 30) is received in the interior (23) of the housing (12); - a sealing element (78), which is used for sealing off the interior (23) of the housing (12) from the environment, - an actuating element (31, 33), which is used for actuating the switch (29, 30). Furthermore, a force transmission element (43, 42) is formed, wherein the force transmission element (43, 42) is embedded in the sealing element (78), wherein the force transmission element (43, 42) is designed for force transmission from the actuating element (31, 33) to the switch (29, 30).