Firearm Suppressor Baffle Gas Flow Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional firearm suppressors face issues such as loosening attachment, significant heating, and fouling of the firearm due to propellant gases re-entering the firearm, leading to malfunction.
Innovation Solution
A suppressor design featuring a baffle element with a turbine-like surface structure and expansion chambers to direct propellant gases out through exhaust openings, reducing re-entry into the firearm and enhancing cooling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If traditional thread-mounted suppressor design is used, then the suppressor structure is simple, but the attachment loosens during firing due to gas pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The suppressor is divided into multiple functional sections: a first suppressor section with a first end opening, a second suppressor section with a second end opening, and a common section connecting them. This segmentation allows different sections to handle different aspects of gas flow management, with the first section directing gases away from the attachment and the second section providing additional suppression, thereby maintaining secure attachment while preserving structural simplicity.
2Volume of stationary object
If traditional suppressor design is used, then the structure is compact, but significant heating occurs due to propellant gases transferring heat to suppressor structures
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and redirects the hot propellant gases away from the suppressor body through a specifically oriented first end opening. By directing the gas flow path to exit through this opening at an angle away from the suppressor structure, the design removes the harmful thermal interaction between the hot gases and the suppressor walls, significantly reducing heating while maintaining a compact overall size.
3Device complexity
If traditional suppressor design is used, then the construction is simple, but propellant gases re-enter the firearm causing fouling and malfunction
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies local quality by giving different orientations and functions to different openings in the suppressor. The first end opening is specifically oriented to direct propellant gases away from the firearm barrel, while the second end opening provides additional gas discharge capability. This localized directional control of gas flow at specific openings prevents gases from re-entering the firearm, reducing fouling without complicating the overall construction.
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 solution effectively reduces heating and fouling of the firearm, prevents propellant gases from re-entering the firearm, and maintains a secure attachment during firing, improving shooting accuracy and reducing maintenance needs.
Implementation Method 1
The baffle element is adapted to direct a portion of the propellant gas discharged from the firearm in the second expansion chamber onto an inner surface of the outer casing to cool it
Implementation Method 2
within it, there are provided expansion chambers divided by baffles, in which propellant gases can expand and cool
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AI summary
A firearm suppressor with a simple, light, easy-to-manufacture and easy-to clean is provided. In the device and solution provided, the propellant gas is not stopped inside the suppressor but directed to flow in a controlled manner through the suppressor and out of the suppressor. This significantly reduces the heating of the suppressor, the fouling of the firearm by propellant gases and gunpowder firing residues. Moreover, the solution reduces contact of the propellant gases with the shooter's face.