Lockable Firearm Storage Box with Segmented Tether Anchoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm storage solutions fail to simultaneously prevent unauthorized access and theft, with gun safes being too heavy and immobile, while portable locking boxes are easily portable and vulnerable to theft.
Innovation Solution
A lockable firearm storage box with a cup-shaped lid and base, featuring a locking latch mechanism with a tubular key and mechanical advantage, and a tether for securing the box to a fixed location, combined with cushioning to protect the firearm.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a gun safe is used for firearm storage, then security against unauthorized access is improved, but portability deteriorates due to heavy weight and large size
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is divided into two functional components: a portable locking box for secure storage and a separate anchoring system with weights for immobilization. This segmentation allows the box itself to remain lightweight and portable while the security against theft is enhanced by the external anchoring mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary anchoring system is introduced between the portable box and the floor/ground. This intermediary consists of weights connected to the box via chains or tethers, serving as a mediator that prevents theft without requiring the box itself to be heavy.
2Weight of moving object
If a portable locking box is used for firearm storage, then portability is improved, but security against theft deteriorates due to easy movability
Solution Approach 1:
The security function is segmented from the storage box itself and implemented through a separate anchoring system. The box remains lightweight for portability, while the anchoring weights provide theft deterrence through a different mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The solution moves from a single-dimension approach (making the box heavy) to a multi-dimensional approach by adding vertical anchoring weights and horizontal chain connections, creating a three-dimensional security system that prevents theft without compromising portability.
3Ease of operation
If a portable locking box is used for firearm storage, then accessibility is improved, but security against prying open deteriorates due to easy lid manipulation
Solution Approach 1:
The lid and base are constructed from hardened materials with reinforced edges that combine durability with resistance to prying. The composite structure incorporates high-strength materials that maintain ease of legitimate access while providing superior resistance to forced entry attempts.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively secures firearms against both unauthorized access and theft by providing a secure, tamper-resistant storage solution that is difficult to open without authorization and resistant to movement.
Implementation Method 1
a locking latch mechanism with a tubular key and mechanical advantage
Implementation Method 2
a tether for securing the box to a fixed location
Implementation Method 3
combined with cushioning to protect the firearm
Data Source
AI summary
A lockable firearm storage box is provided. The box includes a lid and a base forming a storage chamber for a firearm. The box is provided with a locking device that includes a plurality of latching members that will secure the lid and base of the box in a closed configuration. A tether is also provided for securing the box at a given location.