Flash Suppressing Muzzle Brake with Conical Element
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing muzzle brake and flash suppressor designs do not effectively combine recoil reduction and muzzle flash suppression, particularly in carbine length weapons, with limitations in gas dispersion and overall performance.
Innovation Solution
A flash-suppressing muzzle brake with a cylindrical body and conical element featuring a first and second flash suppression chamber, radially oriented openings, and a mounting system that includes a crenellated front surface and glass break attachment, utilizing the Coanda Effect to dissipate muzzle gases and counteract recoil.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a simple cone or birdcage flash suppressor is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the flash suppression effectiveness and recoil reduction performance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The flash suppressor is divided into multiple functional chambers: a first flash chamber with circumferential openings for primary flash suppression, and a second flash chamber with radial openings for secondary suppression and gas dispersion. This segmentation allows each chamber to perform a specific function, improving overall effectiveness while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a conical element that creates a three-dimensional gas flow path with axial and radial components. The conical bore and radial openings add a dimensional aspect to gas dispersion, directing gases in multiple directions (axially and radially) rather than simply outward, thereby enhancing flash suppression without significantly increasing structural complexity.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a Krinkov-style brake with expansion chamber is used, then flash suppression improves, but the overall length of the muzzle device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conical element is nested within the cylindrical body, with the conical bore forming an internal chamber. The first and second flash chambers are nested concentrically, with the conical element's tapered external surface defining the second chamber while the conical bore defines the first chamber. This nesting arrangement maximizes functional volume within a compact length.
Solution Approach 2:
The conical element creates a dynamic expansion path for gases, where the converging conical bore compresses gases axially, then the radial openings allow expansion in the radial direction. This dynamic gas flow management achieves effective flash suppression in a shorter device length by efficiently utilizing pressure gradients and gas expansion physics.
3Productivity
If radial openings are added to communicate between chambers, then gas dispersion effectiveness improves, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first flash chamber wall is designed with circumferential openings that create a porous-like structure for gas communication. These openings allow gases to pass from the first chamber to the second chamber while maintaining structural integrity. The porous approach simplifies manufacturing compared to creating internal passages, as openings can be formed through standard machining or forming processes.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances flash suppression and recoil reduction by efficiently dispersing muzzle gases and redirecting propellant gases, improving performance over previous designs by reducing muzzle flash and counteracting recoil forces effectively.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing the Coanda Effect to dissipate muzzle gases and counteract recoil
Data Source
AI summary
A flash-suppressing muzzle brake for a firearm has a body defining a substantially cylindrical inner chamber and an open front end. A conical element is received in the inner chamber and has an open front end and a rear end that defines a conical bore. A mounting element has threads adapted to mate with threads on the body and an interior surface that receives the front end of the conical element. A first flash chamber is situated at the rear end of the conical element and has circumferentially-spaced openings and a central passageway providing fluid communication between the first flash chamber and the conical bore. A second flash suppression chamber is defined by the external surface of the conical element, the cylindrical interior surface portion of the body, and the rear portion of the body. Radial openings allow fluid communication of muzzle gases between the first and second flash chambers.