Firearm Stock Center Support Rail Barrel Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional firearms face misalignment issues due to gravitational, heat, and operational concerns, leading to changes in harmonic frequency and reduced accuracy, with existing support mechanisms being either inadequate or overly complex and heavy.
Innovation Solution
An improved firearm design featuring a center support rail and pair of side rails between the barreled action and stock, along with a harmonic tuner assembly, which includes a tuning fork for adjustable harmonic energy, providing comprehensive support and alignment while allowing for vibration control and ammunition feeding system integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a support mechanism is embedded in the stock at the forward end of the barrel, then both ends of the barrel are supported, but the intermediate sections of the barrel remain unsupported and subject to misalignment
Solution Approach 1:
The support mechanism is divided into multiple discrete support elements (first support element and second support element) positioned at different locations along the barrel. This segmentation allows each element to support specific sections of the barrel independently, ensuring comprehensive support while maintaining structural simplicity and ease of manufacturing.
2Reliability
If counterweights are added beneath the firearm to maintain barrel alignment, then alignment stability improves, but weight and size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The harmful gravitational effect causing barrel misalignment is extracted and counteracted by the support elements positioned within the stock structure. Instead of adding external counterweights that increase overall firearm weight, the support elements are integrated into the stock and use localized structural support to neutralize the detrimental effects of gravity on the barrel alignment.
3Device complexity
If the barrel is left in a cantilever position, then the firearm structure remains simple, but the barrel becomes susceptible to misalignment due to gravity, heat, and operational concerns
Solution Approach 1:
The support elements are pre-positioned within the stock structure before the barrel is installed or during the assembly process. This preliminary placement ensures that when the barrel is mounted, it is immediately supported at multiple points, preventing misalignment from occurring due to gravitational forces, heat expansion, or operational stresses. The support mechanism is prepared in advance to counteract potential alignment issues.
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
The design ensures stable barrel alignment and optimal firing conditions by providing continuous support and adjustable harmonic tuning, enhancing firearm accuracy and reducing vibration transmission.
Implementation Method 1
the barrel was susceptible to misalignment due to gravitational, heat, manufacturing, weather and operational concerns
Implementation Method 2
a firearm produces a harmonic frequency in the barrel during the course of firing
Data Source
AI summary
An improved firearm. The improved firearm includes a barreled action; a stock; and a support located between the barreled action and the stock. In one preferred embodiment, the support includes a center support rail and a pair of side rails located parallel to the center support rail.