Firearm Rail Storage Container with Nested Waterproof Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a customizable storage container that can be mounted on firearms to store batteries while minimizing space usage and protecting them from water and contaminants, as existing solutions do not effectively address the limited space on firearm rails and the requirement for waterproofing.
Innovation Solution
A storage container design that includes a container body with a cavity, a receiver slot for attaching to a firearm rail, a cap for watertight sealing, and a removable sleeve for battery storage, allowing for secure and compact mounting and protection of batteries on a firearm rail.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a storage container is mounted on a firearm rail, then battery storage capability is improved, but rail space availability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The storage container is nested within the firearm rail interface, utilizing the rail's structural space. The container body fits into the rail mounting interface, with the receiver extending below the bottom wall to engage with the rail, effectively nesting the storage function within the existing firearm structure without requiring additional external rail space.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage container utilizes the vertical dimension by extending below the bottom wall of the container body, engaging with the firearm rail in a downward direction. This dimensional approach allows the container to occupy space in the vertical axis rather than competing for horizontal rail surface area, thereby preserving rail space while providing storage capability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a cap with watertight seal is added to the storage container, then water protection capability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
A cap gasket, which is a flexible sealing element, is disposed between the container body and the cap. The gasket creates a watertight seal through its flexible material properties, allowing it to conform to the mating surfaces and prevent water ingress without requiring complex mechanical sealing mechanisms or multiple components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a receiver extending below the bottom wall is added for rail mounting, then mounting capability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the container, enables mounting to the firearm rail through the slot mechanism, and maintains the overall structural integrity of the storage container. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate mounting brackets or additional structural components, thereby managing complexity while improving mounting capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A storage container for a firearm is described. The storage container may contain a female slot for attachment to a rail of the firearm as well as a rail for attachment to a slot of an external device. The storage container may be sealable by a removable cap to protect batteries and other contents from water.