Flexible Trigger Plug for Firearm Safety
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Solution Overview
Problem
Firearms lack effective, quick-release safety mechanisms to prevent accidental discharges, particularly in designs like revolvers and small conceal-and-carry semiautomatics, where internal or external safeties are either absent or only suitable for long-term storage, and conventional trigger locks are cumbersome for rapid use.
Innovation Solution
A flexible, adjustable trigger plug made of rubberized material that fits behind the firearm trigger, acting as a physical obstruction to prevent accidental discharge and can be easily installed and removed, accommodating various firearm designs and sizes through adjustable features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional trigger locks are used to prevent accidental discharge, then safety is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to complex installation and removal procedures requiring combinations or keys
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger plug is made of flexible rubberized material that can be easily inserted and removed from the trigger guard, eliminating the need for complex locking mechanisms, combinations, or keys while maintaining effective trigger blocking capability
Solution Approach 2:
The trigger plug is designed as a separate, removable component that fits within the trigger guard space, allowing independent installation and removal without affecting the firearm's integrated safety mechanisms
2Reliability
If trigger locks with multiple installation steps are used, then safety is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to time-consuming installation and removal processes
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible rubberized construction allows the trigger plug to be quickly inserted and removed in a single motion, eliminating multistep installation procedures and enabling rapid deployment when safety is needed
Solution Approach 2:
The trigger plug is pre-formed with the appropriate shape and flexibility characteristics, allowing it to be ready for immediate insertion without requiring assembly or adjustment steps during the safety activation process
3Reliability
If fixed-design trigger locks are used, then safety is improved, but adaptability deteriorates as they are limited to specific firearm models
Solution Approach 1:
The rubberized material allows the trigger plug to conform to various trigger guard geometries and sizes across different firearm models, providing universal compatibility while maintaining effective trigger obstruction
Solution Approach 2:
The trigger plug is designed as a universal safety device that can be adapted to multiple firearm types including revolvers and semiautomatic pistols, serving as a versatile safety solution across different platforms
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 flexible trigger plug effectively prevents accidental discharges by blocking the trigger from being pulled while allowing quick installation and removal, enhancing firearm safety without the need for complex mechanisms, and is adaptable to a wide range of firearm models.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible rubberized material that is formed into the present invention
Data Source
AI summary
A flexible adjustable trigger plug is a device that is utilized to prevent the accidental pressing and subsequent discharge of a firearm trigger. The device features a plug that may be fitted behind the trigger as well as a first lip and a second lip that are able to hold the plug in place behind the trigger. A first concave cavity and a second concave cavity are present as well in order to facilitate insertion and removal of the device by pressing. The device serves as a physical obstruction that prevents the trigger from being accidentally pressed. The device is flexible and may be adjusted by turning the device when in place behind the firearm trigger, allowing the device to be utilized with a wide variety of firearms. The device may feature a lanyard arch and opening that allow a lanyard clasp or clip to be secured to the device.