Flip-Up Gun Sight Dynamics for Compact Stowage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional gun sights are bulky, protruding, and static, making them hazardous for carrying and storage, as they can catch on clothing or other objects, and limit the mounting of other firearm accessories due to their upright configuration, which also creates space issues when stacking firearms.
Innovation Solution
A flip-up gun sight with a base member, supporting member, and sight housing that can pivotally and slidably move between a raised and down position using a locking and folding mechanism, allowing for quick stowage and alignment without re-alignment, featuring sliding slots, a torsion spring, and a locking groove for secure operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the sight mechanism is mounted in a traditional static and upright structure, then it can assist the operator to locate the target, but it protrudes outside the contour of the firearm and creates opportunities for catching on clothing or brushes
Solution Approach 1:
The sight mechanism is designed to be movable between an upright position for aiming and a folded position for safe carrying. The sight housing can pivot relative to the base member, allowing the operator to dynamically adjust the sight configuration based on whether the firearm is being used or carried, thereby eliminating the hazard of catching on clothing while maintaining target location capability when needed
2Reliability
If the traditional sight mechanism is mounted on the barrel, then it can assist aiming, but it requires detaching and re-attaching the sight mechanism for alignment, which is time-consuming and dangerous in field conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The sight mechanism is divided into separable components (sight housing, base member, supporting member) that can be independently positioned. The sight housing can be folded down and locked in a non-interfering position, allowing the firearm to be carried safely without requiring complete detachment. The modular design enables quick transition between carrying and aiming modes without time-consuming realignment procedures
3Reliability
If the sight mechanism is mounted in an upright position, then it can provide aiming assistance, but it prevents other accessories from being mounted on the barrel at the same time due to shadowing
Solution Approach 1:
The sight mechanism's movable design allows it to be positioned out of the way when not in use, clearing the barrel's accessory mounting areas. This dynamic repositioning enables other accessories such as illumination light modules to be mounted on the barrel without shadowing issues, while the sight can still be deployed to its upright position when needed for aiming, thereby supporting multiple accessories simultaneously
4Reliability
If the sight mechanism is mounted in a protruded and upright configuration, then it can provide aiming assistance, but it creates clearance between firearms when piled, causing them to fall down
Solution Approach 1:
The sight mechanism can be folded down to a compact position that maintains a streamlined contour for the firearm. This allows multiple firearms to be stacked or piled together without creating clearance or instability, as the folded sight does not protrude beyond the firearm's outline. The sight can then be quickly deployed to the upright position when the firearm is needed for aiming
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe and efficient carrying and storage of firearms by folding the sight mechanism for compactness and secure alignment, allowing for simultaneous mounting of other accessories without shadowing issues, enhancing operational safety and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a torsion spring, and a locking groove for secure operation
Data Source
AI summary
A flip up gun sight includes a sight body which includes: a sight housing having a pivotal end; a base member having a right tab and a left tab slidably connected with the pivotal end of the sight housing; a supporting member having a first supporting end pivotally connected with the sight housing, and a second supporting end pivotally connected with the base member; and a locking and folding mechanism which includes a pair of sliding slots formed on the right and left tabs, and a first mounting pin adapted to pivotally connect with the sight housing and sight base member to guide the sight housing for operating between a raised position and a down position.