Quick Release Firearm Mount with Multi-Can Cradle
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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 number of ammunition cans they can support, leading to frequent switching between empty and full cans.
Innovation Solution
A quick release firearm positioning system with pivotable arm segments and a cradle that supports multiple ammunition cans, allowing for rapid mounting and releasing of firearms and easy switching between different types of ammunition.
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 requires multiple steps and is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components: a mount base, a cradle assembly, and a release mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be independently optimized and enables rapid assembly by simply attaching the cradle to the mount base and engaging the release, eliminating the need for complex multi-step installation procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The cradle is pre-configured with a pintle and socket arrangement that aligns automatically with the mount base. The release mechanism is pre-set to engage automatically when the cradle is positioned correctly, eliminating the need for manual alignment and adjustment steps during installation.
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 extracted as a separate, independently operable component from the main mount structure. This allows the release function to be simplified and made easily operable by a single action (such as pressing a button or moving a lever), while the main mount structure remains simple and robust.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount base and cradle assembly are designed with universal features that can accommodate different firearm types and configurations. The pintle-socket connection and adjustable cradle positioning allow the same basic structure to serve multiple purposes, reducing overall system complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional firearm mounts are used, then the firearm can be mounted, but the mount is limited in the quantity of ammunition cans that can be supplied
Solution Approach 1:
The cradle assembly is designed with a multi-level structure that can accommodate multiple ammunition cans arranged in different spatial dimensions. The cradle can support cans both attached directly to its surface and suspended from it, effectively utilizing three-dimensional space to increase ammunition capacity without increasing the footprint of the mount.
Solution Approach 2:
The cradle structure incorporates nested mounting points that allow ammunition cans to be attached in a hierarchical arrangement. Smaller cans can be nested within or alongside larger cans, and the cradle itself can be nested onto the mount base, creating a compact, space-efficient configuration that maximizes ammunition storage capacity.
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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.