Firearm Accessory Mounting Device with Spring-Loaded Wedge Lock
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for attaching accessories to a Magpul MLOK rail on a firearm are cumbersome, require external tools, and can be dangerous in combat situations where quick attachment or switching of accessories is necessary.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device with an upper and lower portion, and locking mechanisms comprising a releasing pin, spring, and wedge, allowing for quick and tool-free attachment and detachment with single-handed operation, enhancing safety and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used to attach accessories to MLOK rail, then secure attachment is achieved, but the process requires external tools and is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device enables self-service operation where the user can attach and detach accessories using only the hands, without requiring external tools. The releasing pin mechanism allows the user to manually actuate the locking mechanism, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating dependency on additional tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device transitions from a static locked state to a dynamic unlocked state through the action of the releasing pin. The spring-loaded wedge mechanism allows for quick transition between states, enabling rapid attachment and detachment while maintaining secure locking when engaged.
2Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used, then secure attachment is achieved, but external tools are required which complicates the operation
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed to be operated solely by hand without requiring external tools. The releasing pin can be manually actuated by the user to unlock and remove the accessory, and can be manually pushed back to lock it in place, making the entire operation self-service and tool-free.
Solution Approach 2:
The releasing pin is extracted as a separate manually-operated component that can be actuated independently to unlock the mounting device. This extraction of the locking function into a separate accessible component simplifies operation by allowing direct manual control without needing external tools.
3Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used, then attachment is secure, but the process is awkward and cannot be performed with single hand
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is designed to be completely operable with one hand. The releasing pin can be actuated by thumb or finger pressure, and the wedge mechanism responds automatically to the applied force, allowing a single user to securely attach or detach accessories without needing a second hand for tool manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded wedge mechanism provides dynamic response to the user's input force on the releasing pin. When the pin is actuated, the wedge automatically moves to unlock, and when the pin is released, the spring automatically returns the wedge to the locked position, enabling easy single-handed operation while maintaining secure attachment.
4Productivity
If quick-release mechanism is implemented, then attachment speed is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is segmented into distinct functional components: the releasing pin for actuation, the wedge for locking/disllocking action, and the spring for automatic reset. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently, achieving quick-release capability while keeping the overall structure relatively simple and modular.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables rapid and secure attachment/detachment of accessories without external tools, ensuring user safety by allowing single-handed operation and reducing manufacturing costs while improving usability.
Implementation Method 1
each locking mechanism is comprised of a releasing pin, at least one spring and a wedge
Data Source
AI summary
An improved mounting device for enabling a user to quickly and securely attach and detach an accessory (e.g., a scope, light, bayonet, etc.) to a Magpul MLOK rail of a firearm. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device comprises an upper portion, a lower portion, and at least one locking mechanism to enable a user to quickly removably attach the improved mounting device to an MLOK rail on a firearm. In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device also comprises a side wedge and side wedge spring.