Firearm Multi-Tool Sheath with Integrated Bit Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Firearm maintenance tools are often compact and easily misplaced or lost, and require separate bit drivers and bits for disassembly, cleaning, and assembly, which can lead to misplacement and inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
A multi-tool and sheath system with a spring-loaded, magnetic bit driver that pivots for use as both a tool holder and bit driver, integrated with bit storage within the sheath, ensuring the multi-tool is securely stored and easily accessible, and featuring a MOLLE compatible belt clip for convenient carrying.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If multi-tools are made compact for portability, then ease of carrying is improved, but the probability of being misplaced or lost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the multi-tool, bit driver, and bit storage into a single integrated sheath assembly. The multi-tool is retained within the sheath, the bit driver is pivotally connected to the sheath frame, and bits are stored in compartments within the sheath. This merging ensures that all components remain together and cannot be misplaced separately, while maintaining compact portability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate bit driver and bits are used for firearm maintenance, then functional versatility is improved, but the complexity of managing multiple components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the bit driver and multiple bits into a single sheath assembly. The bit driver pivotally connects to the sheath frame and can be rotated into different positions to access different bits stored in the sheath compartments. This merging provides all necessary maintenance functions while simplifying component management to a single organized unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The bit driver is designed with pivotal motion capability, allowing it to rotate between a first position (stored against the frame) and a second position (extended for use). This dynamic movement enables easy access to different bits and tools within the sheath without requiring the user to disassemble or search through separate components.
3Ease of operation
If integrated bit storage is added to the sheath, then organization and accessibility are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nested storage compartments within the sheath frame to house multiple bits. The bit storage compartments are integrated into the sheath structure, with each compartment accessible when the bit driver is positioned accordingly. This nesting approach organizes multiple bits within the existing sheath volume without requiring separate storage containers or complex external attachments.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system reduces the likelihood of the multi-tool being misplaced and provides a convenient, integrated solution for firearm maintenance tasks, ensuring easy access to necessary tools and bits while maintaining organization and portability.
Implementation Method 1
the bit driver can be magnetic and spring-loaded
Data Source
AI summary
A firearm multi-tool and sheath can include a multi-tool having a plurality of tools that are pivotally connected to a frame of the multi-tool; and a sheath for storing the multi-tool. The sheath can include a frame, a spring-loaded bit driver pivotally connected to the frame, a release lever structured and configured to engage with the spring-loaded bit driver to releasably lock the bit driver in place, and bit set storage, wherein the bit set storage is inset in the frame and is structured and configured to house a plurality of bits.