Hand-Mounted Flashlight Assembly for Hands-Free Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tactical lights mounted on firearms require the gun to be drawn for non-emergency situations, making them cumbersome and limiting the user's hand availability.
Innovation Solution
A hands-free flashlight assembly that can be mounted ergonomically on the back of a wearer's hand, allowing for adjustable positioning and enabling both hands to remain functional, with features such as a switch activation mechanism and optional laser integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If tactical lights are mounted on firearms for hands-free use, then hand availability is improved, but the firearm must be drawn in non-emergency situations which creates harm
Solution Approach 1:
The flashlight is extracted from the firearm and repositioned to be worn on the user's hand or wrist, separating the lighting function from the firearm. This allows the flashlight to be used hands-free without requiring the firearm to be drawn or visible, eliminating the harmful effect of unnecessary firearm exposure while maintaining hand availability.
2Illumination intensity
If traditional flashlights are held in hand, then lighting function is provided, but hand functionality is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The flashlight is designed to be worn on the user's own hand or wrist, using the user's body to support and position the device. This self-service approach eliminates the need to actively hold the flashlight, providing continuous lighting while keeping the hand free to perform other functions such as gripping, manipulating objects, or maintaining readiness.
3Adaptability or versatility
If flashlight is mounted on hand with multiple components, then functionality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The flashlight assembly is designed with universal mounting capabilities that can accommodate different flashlight models and configurations. The mounting system includes adjustable components and universal attachment mechanisms that work with various flashlight sizes and shapes, providing versatile functionality without requiring complex customizations for each specific flashlight model.
Data Source
AI summary
Implementations of a flashlight assembly having a padded article of manufacturer configured to secure a lighting to the back of a wearer's hand and to secure a switch to activate the light adjacent a user's index figure with at least a portion of the wearer's hand and fingers exposed is provided.