Firearm Accessory Mount with Elastomeric Wedge Stabilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm accessory mounts lack a secure and stable method for positioning light beam generator apparatuses, particularly on handguns with longitudinally moveable slides, as they often require complex adjustments and may not provide adequate positional stabilization.
Innovation Solution
An accessory mount with a transverse pin and elastomeric wedge-shaped member is used, where the pin is secured to the slide stop and the wedge member is positioned between the mount and the trigger guard, allowing for pivotable and adjustable stabilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a transverse pin and elastomeric wedge-shaped member are used to secure the accessory mount to the firearm, then the mounting stability and positional stabilization are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory mount is pre-configured with the transverse pin and elastomeric wedge-shaped member in specific positions before use. The pin is positioned to engage with the trigger guard, and the wedge member is pre-placed to be compressed between the mount and trigger guard, establishing stable positioning in advance without requiring complex adjustments during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The elastomeric wedge-shaped member acts as an intermediary element between the accessory mount and the firearm's trigger guard. This intermediate component absorbs shocks, accommodates positional variations, and provides gradual stabilization, reducing the need for complex adjustment mechanisms while improving mounting reliability
2Adaptability or versatility
If the accessory mount allows pivotable and adjustable stabilization, then the adaptability to different handgun configurations is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory mount incorporates a dynamic adjustment mechanism that allows the mount to pivot and adapt to different handgun configurations. The elastomeric wedge-shaped member can be compressed and released to enable positioning adjustments, providing adaptability while maintaining operational simplicity through intuitive compression and release actions
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for parameter changes in the mounting position and angle by compressing the elastomeric wedge-shaped member to different degrees. This enables adaptation to various handgun configurations through simple parameter adjustment (compression level) rather than complex mechanical reconfiguration
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution provides a secure, adjustable, and stable mounting system for light beam generator apparatuses on firearms, ensuring proper positioning and alignment, even with handguns having longitudinally moveable slides, enhancing the usability and reliability of the accessory mounts.
Implementation Method 1
a generally wedge shaped member, preferably elastomeric and carried by the appendage, for being wedged between the appendage and the trigger guard
Data Source
AI summary
An accessory mount having a rail for removably mounting an accessory (such as a light beam generator) to a firearm, the accessory mount being removably secured to the firearm through utilization of a transverse pin retained by the firearm, and positionally stabilized by utilization of a wedge shaped member urged between the mount and the firearm's trigger guard.