Firearm Sling Adapter with Loop Channels and Pins
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Solution Overview
Problem
The diverse range of firearms with varying swivels requires adaptable solutions to couple them with a wide variety of firearm slings without modifying the firearms, which is essential for collectors to maintain the value of their classic firearms.
Innovation Solution
A flexible sling adapter system comprising an adapter subassembly with loop channels and a strap, allowing for secure attachment of firearm slings to different swivels, enabling a small set of slings to be used with multiple firearms by looping and pinning segments through swivel holes and channels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If collectors use multiple customized slings for different firearms, then each firearm can have a dedicated sling, but the number of slings required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The sling adapter is designed with multiple loop channels (first loop channel, second loop channel) and corresponding pins that can accommodate different swivel configurations. This universal design allows a single adapter to interface with various firearm types and swivel styles, enabling one sling to serve multiple firearms rather than requiring dedicated slings for each weapon.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter acts as an intermediary component between the firearm swivel and the sling. It includes an adapter body with a swivel hole that receives the firearm swivel, and loop channels with pins that connect to the sling. This intermediate device bridges the interface between different swivel types and a standardized sling connection, resolving the incompatibility issue without requiring multiple customized slings.
2Adaptability or versatility
If collectors modify classic firearms to accommodate different slings, then sling adaptability improves, but the value of classic firearms decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The solution segments the sling system into three independent components: the firearm swivel (original, unmodified), the adapter (new intermediate component), and the sling (standardized). By introducing the adapter as a separate, removable component, the original firearm remains unmodified and preserves its value, while the adapter provides the necessary adaptability interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter serves as a non-invasive intermediary that attaches to the original firearm swivel without requiring any modification to the classic firearm. This mediator component enables sling compatibility while leaving the original firearm intact, thus avoiding any harm to its collectible value.
3Quantity of substance
If a standardized sling connection is used for all firearms, then the number of slings needed decreases, but the ability to accommodate different swivel types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter incorporates multiple loop channels (first loop channel, second loop channel) with corresponding pins positioned to accommodate different swivel configurations. This multi-functional design allows the same adapter to work with various swivel types, maintaining adaptability while using a standardized sling connection interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter design allows for flexible configuration where pins can be positioned in different loop channels depending on the specific swivel type being accommodated. This dynamic adaptability enables a single adapter to interface with multiple swivel configurations while maintaining a standardized connection to the sling.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for coupling different types of firearm sling swivels to a variety of detachable slings are provided. In one embodiment, the sling adapter includes an adapter subassembly, a first loop channel, a second loop channel and a strap. The adapter subassembly includes a pin and an adapter body with a pin hole and a swivel hole. The pin is inserted into the pin hole of the adapter body. The swivel hole securely accommodates a detachable firearm's sling. The strap includes a first loop segment, a first pin segment, a second loop segment, a swivel segment, a third loop segment, a second pin segment and a fourth loop segment.