Firearm Auxiliary Device Mounting System with Integrated Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm-mounted auxiliary devices, such as laser sights and light sources, face limitations in power supply, activation methodologies, and obstruction of the user's forward view, making them less effective in low-light conditions.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising a rail system with powered rails and a control rail, integrated with a handle that includes a power supply and mode selection buttons, allowing for independent power distribution to accessory devices and enabling the attachment of head devices with multiple light sources, reducing visual obstruction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If auxiliary devices are mounted on firearms, then functionality is improved, but power supply limitations occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the power supply into the firearm's integrated power system rather than using separate battery compartments in each accessory. The power distribution system merges multiple accessory power requirements into a unified electrical network managed by the control circuitry, eliminating individual power sources and reducing power supply limitations.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated power system serves multiple functions: it powers various auxiliary devices (lights, lasers, cameras), provides controlled power distribution to different accessories, and enables selective activation through mode selection. This universal power architecture resolves the contradiction by making the power supply adaptable to different accessory requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If auxiliary devices are mounted on firearms, then operational capability is enhanced, but activation methodologies become complex
Solution Approach 1:
The control circuitry serves as a universal control interface that manages multiple auxiliary devices through a single set of activation mechanisms. The mode selection buttons provide multi-functional control, allowing the user to select different operational modes that automatically configure and activate the appropriate accessories, thereby simplifying the activation methodology while maintaining operational capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service through automatic device activation based on mode selection. When a user selects a mode, the control circuitry automatically determines which accessories should be activated and configures the power distribution accordingly, eliminating the need for manual activation of each individual device and reducing activation complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If auxiliary devices are mounted on firearms, then functionality is improved, but obstruction of user's forward view occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions auxiliary devices in three-dimensional space around the barrel using the rail system, distributing them vertically and laterally rather than mounting them all at the same level. This spatial distribution in multiple dimensions allows the devices to be mounted without blocking the user's forward line of sight, resolving the contradiction between functionality and view obstruction.
4Productivity
If multiple accessory devices are mounted on firearms, then operational efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control circuitry merges the control functions of multiple accessories into a single integrated control system. Instead of requiring separate switches and control mechanisms for each device, the system uses unified mode selection buttons that manage multiple accessories simultaneously, thereby maintaining operational efficiency while reducing the apparent complexity for the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the functionality into distinct operational modes, where each mode corresponds to a specific configuration of activated accessories. This segmentation allows the complex multi-device system to be managed through simple mode selection, improving operational efficiency by allowing quick transitions between pre-configured states without requiring the user to understand the underlying complexity.
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AI summary
A mounting system includes a rail system. The rail system can include a plurality of powered rails and at least one control rail. The rail system can be disposed on a firearm, extending along the barrel toward a front of the firearm. The front or forward direction of the firearm extends from the trigger toward the distal end of the barrel. The rail system can extend along the barrel forward of the trigger, stock, and firearm handle.