Firing Device Stock Control Mechanism for Simultaneous Turret Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing control mechanisms for armored vehicle turrets require operators to remove their hand from the firing device to operate turret rotation controls, which is impractical for various firing devices.
Innovation Solution
A control mechanism securely attachable to the stock of a firing device, featuring an actuation component and attachment apparatus with securing members, allowing simultaneous aiming and operation of the firing device while generating control signals for turret rotation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hand-operated joystick is used to control turret rotation, then the operator can position the joystick at a location on or within the vehicle, but the operator must remove at least one hand from the firing device to operate the joystick
Solution Approach 1:
The control mechanism is merged with the firing device by mounting it to the stock, allowing both turret rotation control and firing device operation to be performed simultaneously with one hand on the same device
Solution Approach 2:
The control mechanism acts as an intermediary between the operator and the turret rotation system, providing thumbstick controls that can be operated while maintaining grip on the firing device
2Ease of operation
If a thumbstick device is mounted to the hand grips of a weapon, then the operator can control turret rotation via thumbs while holding the handles, but it is impractical for use with other types of firing devices
Solution Approach 1:
The control mechanism is designed with universal adaptability to be mounted on various types of firing devices including rifles, shotguns, and other weapons with stocks, not limited to specific hand grip configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The control mechanism is separated from the firing device into an independently mountable unit that attaches to the stock, allowing it to be adapted to different firing devices without modifying the original weapon design
3Extent of automation
If a control mechanism is integrated into the vehicle structure, then the operator can control turret rotation, but the operator cannot simultaneously operate the firing device with the same hand
Solution Approach 1:
The control mechanism is positioned in a different spatial dimension (mounted on the stock rather than in the vehicle interior), allowing the operator to access both the control mechanism and firing device controls simultaneously without removing hands
Data Source
AI summary
A control mechanism securable to a firing device is provided. The control mechanism includes an actuation component adapted to generate signals in response to activation of the actuation component. Further, the control mechanism includes an attachment apparatus adapted to support the actuation component adjacent to a stock of the firing device. The attachment apparatus has at least one securing member for securement of the attachment apparatus to the stock of the firing device.