Firearm Safe Box Sliding Container with Automatic Torsion Spring Opening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm safe boxes require manual operation to access stored firearms, which can be inconvenient and unsafe, especially in emergency situations where quick access is necessary.
Innovation Solution
A firearm safe box with a sliding container that automatically opens when the lock mechanism is released, utilizing a rotary gear driven by an energy storage element and a gear rack mechanism, allowing for quick and reliable access without the need for battery power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If manual operation is used to access stored firearms, then device complexity is reduced, but access speed and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The torsion spring is pre-loaded during the closing operation to store mechanical energy, which is then automatically released to open the container when the lock is disengaged. This preliminary energy storage enables rapid opening without requiring power sources or complex control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The opening mechanism is self-actuating through the stored energy in the torsion spring. When the lock releases the container, the spring automatically propels the container outward without requiring manual pulling, battery power, or electronic controls, making the system serve itself.
2Ease of operation
If automatic opening mechanism is implemented, then access convenience is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the closing action itself to load the torsion spring, and the stored energy automatically performs the opening function. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for separate motors, batteries, or electronic controls, maintaining simplicity while achieving automatic operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanism operates in periodic cycles: closing the container winds the torsion spring (storing energy), and opening the container releases the energy. This periodic energy storage and release pattern simplifies the design by using the same mechanical components for both operations.
3Reliability
If battery power is used for opening mechanism, then reliability in emergency situations is improved, but loss of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces battery-powered electric motors with a purely mechanical torsion spring system. The spring stores mechanical energy during container closing and releases it during opening, eliminating battery dependency and ensuring operation during power failures or emergencies.
Solution Approach 2:
The torsion spring is pre-charged with mechanical energy during the normal closing operation. This preliminary energy storage ensures that the opening function is always available without requiring external power sources, providing reliable operation in emergency situations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables rapid and secure access to stored firearms by automatically opening the container when the lock is released, enhancing convenience and safety in emergency situations.
Implementation Method 1
The energy storage element, for example, may comprise a torsion spring coaxial with one of the plurality of rotary gears.
Implementation Method 2
the opening mechanism may comprise at least one rotary gear driven by an energy storage element. For example, the at least one rotary gear may comprise a plurality of rotary gears forming a gear set.
Implementation Method 3
the opening mechanism further comprises a gear rack engaging the at least one rotary gear
Data Source
AI summary
A firearm safe box comprising a housing having sides defining an interior volume and an opening. A container is slidably received in the opening of the housing, the container being movable between a closed position preventing access to the container and an open position allowing access to the container. In this embodiment, the container carries a configured insert adapted to cradle a firearm. A lock mechanism is operative to retain the container in the closed position. An opening mechanism is operative to automatically move the container to the open position when the lock mechanism is released.