Firearm Magnet Mount With Barrel Insert for Stable Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gun mounts fail to meet users' needs for easier operation, simpler structure, and higher stability in storage and transportation.
Innovation Solution
A magnet mount with a mounting plate, magnets, and a barrel insert that allows the firearm to rotate, providing adjustable support and stabilization, using strong neodymium magnets for secure holding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional gun mounts are used, then the structure is simple, but the stability and ease of operation are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The gun mount is divided into separate functional components: a mounting plate for attachment, one or more magnets for holding, and a barrel insert for stabilization. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally, improving overall stability while maintaining reasonable structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The barrel insert is designed to be inserted into the firearm's barrel, creating a nested configuration where the mount components are housed within the firearm itself. This nesting approach improves stability by securing the firearm in place while avoiding excessive external structural complexity
2Ease of operation
If traditional gun mounts are used, then the structure is simple, but the ease of operation is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The barrel insert is extracted as a separate, removable component that can be independently inserted into and removed from the firearm barrel. This extraction allows users to easily assemble and disassemble the mount without manipulating the entire system, significantly improving ease of operation while keeping the overall structure manageable
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic mounting system provides self-aligning and self-holding capabilities, where the magnets automatically attract and secure the firearm in the correct position without requiring precise manual alignment. This self-service feature simplifies operation while the modular structure remains relatively simple
3Force
If magnets are used for holding, then the holding power is sufficient, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
Magnetic holding force is concentrated at specific locations where the magnets are positioned on the mounting plate, providing sufficient holding power precisely where needed to secure the firearm. This localized application of magnetic force achieves strong holding capability without requiring a complex distribution of multiple magnetic components throughout the entire structure
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The magnet mount offers enhanced stability, ease of operation, and versatility in mounting firearms, allowing for secure storage and transportation while minimizing damage to the firearm.
Implementation Method 1
one or more magnets affixed to the mounting plate... configured for providing a holding power to support at least a portion of the weight of the firearm
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a magnet mount for securely holding a firearm. The magnet mount includes a mounting plate, one or more magnets affixed to the mounting plate, and a barrel insert that is substantially in parallel with the surface of the mounting plate. The magnets are configured for providing a holding power to support at least a portion of the weight of the firearm. The barrel insert can be inserted into the barrel of the firearm and stabilizes the firearm. Also provided is a method of securely holding a firearm using the magnet mount.