Hinged Gun Mount Assembly with Adjustable Tabs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm-mounted accessory mounting systems lack ease of attachment and detachment, particularly under recoil and during transport, which can affect the accuracy and versatility of firearms in varying environments.
Innovation Solution
A hinged mounting assembly with a static clamp and a hinged clamp member, featuring vertically and horizontally adjustable tabs, allows for secure and adjustable attachment to different rail systems, enabling easy exchange and firm fixation of accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional accessory mount is used on a firearm, then the accessory can be mounted to enhance firearm functionality, but the accessory mounting and removal process is time-consuming and not convenient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device employs a hinged clamp member that can pivot between an open position for quick accessory installation and a closed position for secure fixation. This dynamic mechanism allows the user to rapidly attach or detach accessories by simply moving the hinge, eliminating time-consuming manual fastening operations while ensuring firm attachment during firearm use
2Reliability
If the accessory is firmly attached to maximize accuracy, then the accessory remains fixed during recoil and transport, but the attachment and removal process becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device separates the attachment function into two independent clamp members (static and hinged) that can be operated separately. The hinged clamp member can be opened independently to release the accessory, while the static clamp member maintains positioning. This segmentation allows for quick accessory removal without compromising the overall firmness of the mounting structure during firearm operation
3Adaptability or versatility
If a standardized rail system is used, then various accessories can be mounted on the firearm, but not all rail systems have standardized dimensions making universal mounting difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates adjustable elements including a vertically moveable adjustment tab on the static clamp member and vertically/horizontally moveable adjustment tabs on the hinged clamp member. These adjustable tabs allow the clamp members to adapt to different rail widths and positions, enabling the same mounting device to accommodate various rail system dimensions without requiring multiple specialized mounts
4Productivity
If the accessory is easily attached and removed for quick exchange, then accessory interchangeability is improved, but the security and firmness of attachment during recoil may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The hinged clamp member is designed to be operable independently from the static clamp member. When accessory removal is needed, the user only needs to open the hinged clamp member, effectively extracting the release function from the overall mounting system. This allows for rapid accessory exchange without requiring the entire mounting mechanism to be disassembled, while the static clamp member continues to provide structural support and positioning security
Data Source
AI summary
A hinged mounting assembly for use in connection with a gun-mounted light accessory is disclosed. The assembly has a light source disposed within a housing and a rail clamp connected to the housing. The rail clamp has a fixed clamp member attached to the housing and a hinged clamp member pivotally attached to the housing. The static clamp member and the hinged clamp member are disposed on opposite sides of the housing. A vertically moveable adjustment tab is attached to a first clamp post end. The adjustment tab has a cylindrical member with a lower half that is planar and an upper half that is arcuate. A vertically and horizontally adjustment tab is attached to a second clamp post end. The second adjustment tab also has a lower half that is planar and an upper half that is arcuate.