Gas-Powered Gun With Detachable Plenum for Increased Firing Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gas-powered guns with internal compressed gas sources have limited firing power and an unappealing visual appearance, and existing plenum devices are typically external, affecting the gun's aesthetics.
Innovation Solution
A gas-powered gun design featuring a coaxial compartment for compressed gas with a detachable plenum chamber below the barrel, connected via a pressure regulator for controlled pressure, and a valve to discharge projectiles, allowing for increased firing power while maintaining a realistic appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If the source of compressed gas is arranged internally around the barrel, then the gun resembles a real gun aesthetically, but the firing power is very limited
Solution Approach 1:
The plenum chamber is nested within a detachable module that attaches to the gun body, creating a nested structure where the plenum is contained within the module housing. This allows the compressed gas storage to be integrated into the gun's overall structure while maintaining aesthetic appearance and providing sufficient volume for adequate firing power.
Solution Approach 2:
The plenum chamber is divided into multiple cylindrical bores within the detachable module, segmenting the gas storage space. This segmentation allows for efficient use of space while maintaining structural integrity and withstanding high pressure, thereby increasing the effective volume available for firing power without compromising the compact design.
2Power
If a plenum is provided to increase firing power, then the compressed gas volume is increased, but the gun's visual appearance is affected by external plenum devices
Solution Approach 1:
The plenum chamber is nested within a detachable module that attaches to the gun body, creating a nested structure where the plenum is contained within the module housing. This allows the compressed gas storage to be integrated into the gun's overall structure while maintaining aesthetic appearance and providing sufficient volume for adequate firing power.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable module is designed to resemble a magazine for bullets in appearance, creating a visual copy of a familiar gun component. This design choice allows the module to serve its functional purpose of housing the plenum chamber while maintaining the aesthetic appearance of a realistic gun, as magazines are standard components of real firearms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the plenum module is made detachable, then interchangeable modules with different volumes and appearances can be provided, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The detachable module incorporates a universal interface design that can accommodate different module types with varying plenum chamber volumes and appearances. The standardized interface allows various modules to be interchangeably attached to the same gun body, providing adaptability and versatility while managing complexity through standardization.
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 design provides a combination of internal compressed gas source and enhanced firing power, with the detachable plenum module enhancing visual appeal by resembling a magazine, and enabling interchangeable modules for varied performance.
Implementation Method 1
a pressure regulator connected between the compartment and a pressure chamber, so as to ensure a controlled pressure in the pressure chamber
Implementation Method 2
a valve arranged to release compressed gas from the pressure chamber to thereby discharge a projectile provided in the barrel
Implementation Method 3
The gas-powered gun further comprises a plenum chamber in fluid connection with the pressure chamber
Data Source
AI summary
A gas-powered gun comprising an inner barrel (31), a compartment (40) for compressed gas formed coaxially around the inner barrel (31), a pressure regulator (42) connected between the compartment (40) and a pressure chamber (10), so as to ensure a controlled pressure in the pressure chamber (10), and a valve (15) arranged to release compressed gas from the pressure chamber (10) to thereby discharge a projectile (13) provided in said inner barrel (31). The gas-powered gun further comprises a plenum chamber (70) in fluid connection with the pressure chamber (10), the plenum chamber being formed in a detachable module (7) arranged below the barrel during normal use.