Quick Release Firearm Mount with Ammunition Rails
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional firearm mounts are cumbersome and time-consuming to install, requiring multiple steps, and are limited in the quantity of ammunition they can supply, necessitating frequent switching of empty for full ammunition cans.
Innovation Solution
A quick release firearm positioning system with pivotable arm segments and a cradle that supports multiple ammunition cans, allowing rapid mounting and releasing of firearms and enabling easy switching between different types of ammunition by sliding the ammunition can container along rails.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional firearm mounts are used, then the firearm can be mounted to a surface, but the installation process is cumbersome and time-consuming requiring multiple steps
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components: a mount base, a cradle assembly, and a release mechanism. Each component can be independently assembled and adjusted, allowing for quick installation without requiring multiple complex steps. The segmentation enables the firearm to be mounted by simply attaching it to the cradle, which is already positioned on the mount base.
Solution Approach 2:
The cradle is pre-positioned on the mount base before the firearm is attached. The release mechanism is pre-configured to automatically engage when the firearm is placed in the cradle. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for multiple adjustment steps during installation, as all components are already in their correct positions and orientations.
2Ease of operation
If conventional firearm mounts are used, then the firearm can be secured, but the mounting process is cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The release mechanism is designed to automatically engage and secure the firearm when it is placed in the cradle. The mechanism self-activates through the natural act of inserting the firearm, eliminating the need for manual operation of complex mounting procedures. The system serves itself by automatically performing the securing action without requiring additional user intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount system incorporates movable and adjustable components that can dynamically adapt to different firearm configurations. The cradle can be positioned at various angles and heights, and the release mechanism can accommodate different firearm sizes and shapes. This dynamic capability simplifies the mounting procedure by allowing the system to self-adjust to the specific firearm being mounted.
3Quantity of substance
If conventional firearm mounts are used, then the firearm can be mounted, but the quantity of ammunition cans that can be supplied is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mount system utilizes three-dimensional space efficiently by positioning multiple ammunition cans at different heights, angles, and depths around the firearm. The cradle structure extends in multiple dimensions, allowing ammunition cans to be arranged in a circular or radial pattern around the firearm's barrel area. This dimensional arrangement increases the quantity of supplyable ammunition without requiring a larger overall mount footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount structure incorporates nested arrangements where smaller ammunition cans are positioned within or around larger container structures. The cradle itself can be configured to hold multiple nested canisters, with smaller ammunition cans fitting within the spaces created by the cradle's geometry. This nesting capability maximizes the quantity of ammunition that can be supplied within a compact mount configuration.
4Productivity
If conventional firearm mounts are used, then the firearm can be secured, but switching of empty ammunition cans for full ammunition cans must be done frequently
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple ammunition cans are pre-positioned in the mount structure at predetermined locations. The cradle and release mechanism are configured to allow for the rapid exchange of ammunition cans without requiring disassembly or reconfiguration of the mount. This preliminary arrangement of multiple ammunition supplies enables the user to quickly switch from an empty can to a full can by simply removing the empty can and replacing it with a full one from the pre-positioned locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The cradle acts as an intermediary structure that facilitates the exchange of ammunition cans. It provides a stable interface between the firearm and the ammunition supply system, allowing for the quick removal and replacement of cans. The release mechanism serves as an intermediary that automatically engages and disengages the ammunition cans, enabling rapid switching without manual manipulation of complex fastening mechanisms.
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AI summary
A firearm positioning system and methods of use are provided. The system comprises a first arm segment pivotably engaged to a primary body and a second arm segment pivotably engaged to the first arm segment. The system also comprises a cradle pivotably engaged to the second arm segment. The cradle is configured to support a firearm. The cradle comprises a pair of channels at a first end and a backstop assembly at a second end opposite the first end. The pair of channels are configured to receive a front end of a firearm and the backstop assembly is configured to releasably secure a back end of the firearm to the cradle.