Firearm Sight Mounting Plate for Quick Configuration Changes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Changing the configuration of red dot sights on firearms, such as moving them from in front of the rear iron sight to behind it, or removing the iron sight entirely, is often difficult, time-consuming, and may require special tools, making it challenging for shooters to adapt their setups according to personal preference or application needs.
Innovation Solution
A universal firearm sight mounting plate assembly that can securely mount various red dot and iron sights, featuring a recessed design on the firearm slide and a mounting plate with dovetail slots and sockets, allowing easy attachment and detachment without specialized tools, and accommodating different sight configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional firearm sight mounting methods are used, then the firearm can be equipped with sights, but changing sight configurations becomes difficult, time-consuming, and requires special tools
Solution Approach 1:
The sight mounting system is divided into separate modular components: a mounting plate that attaches to the firearm slide, and interchangeable sight assemblies that mount to the plate. This segmentation allows the sight portion to be changed without affecting the mounting infrastructure, enabling quick configuration changes without tools or special procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate incorporates dynamic adjustment features including multiple aperture positions and rotating adjustment mechanisms that allow the sight configuration to be changed on-the-fly. The system transitions from a static, fixed mounting approach to a dynamic, adjustable system that can adapt to different shooting applications without requiring disassembly or special tools.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional fixed sight mounting is used, then the firearm has a stable sight configuration, but adaptability to different shooting applications and preferences is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is designed as a universal base that can accommodate multiple types of sights including red dot sights, iron sights, and magnified optics. The plate features standardized mounting interfaces and multiple aperture configurations that work with various sight types, providing multi-functionality without requiring separate mounting systems for each sight type.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system uses a nested structure where the mounting plate attaches to the firearm slide, and sight assemblies attach to the plate. This nested arrangement allows multiple sight options to be integrated into a single unified system, increasing versatility while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that doesn't add excessive complexity.
3Ease of operation
If red dot sights are mounted in front of the rear iron sight, then the shooter has one configuration option, but changing to behind-the-sight configuration or removing the iron sight becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is segmented into distinct functional zones: a base portion that attaches to the slide, and multiple aperture portions that can be independently positioned or removed. This segmentation allows the apertures to be arranged in different configurations (front, behind, or removed entirely) while keeping the mounting infrastructure simple and unchanged.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate incorporates dynamic reconfiguration capabilities through rotatable aperture portions and adjustable positioning mechanisms. These features allow the shooter to change from one sight configuration to another by simple rotation or adjustment rather than disassembly, enabling easy transitions between front-mounted, behind-mounted, or removed iron sight configurations.
Data Source
AI summary
A firearm mounting plate assembly is provided. The firearm mounting plate assembly includes a firearm slide with a first side, a second side, and a top side. A recess defined by a first slide wall and a recess base surface is disposed on the firearm slide top side. The recess includes a rib. The firearm mounting plate assembly includes a mounting plate with a top surface, a bottom surface, a front side, and a rear side. The mounting plate includes one or more bosses. The mounting plate is configured to secure within the recess of the firearm slide.