Integrated Air Valve Assembly for Easier Air Gun Manufacturing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air guns have air valves composed of multiple components, making assembly difficult and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An integrally-formed air valve with a first and second pin that can move relative to the cylinder to open and close air passages, simplifying assembly by integrating the air valve into a single structure with detachable connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the air valve is composed of multiple components, then the functionality can be achieved, but the assembly becomes difficult and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple air valve components (valve body, valve core, spring, sealing elements) into a single integrally-formed air valve structure. This merging of previously separate components into one unified part directly resolves the technical contradiction by simplifying assembly operations while preserving all necessary air valve functions for controlling compressed air flow to the bullet.
2Productivity
If the air valve is integrally formed, then assembly is simplified, but the connection stability between components may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The integrally-formed air valve structure merges previously separate components into a single monolithic part, eliminating assembly steps and improving productivity. The integrated design ensures inherent connection stability as all components are formed as one piece, removing any potential weak points from mechanical connections between separate parts.
Solution Approach 2:
While the air valve itself is integrally formed, the patent maintains detachable connection between the air valve assembly and the cylinder through the first pin mechanism. This segmentation at the appropriate level allows for maintenance and replacement while preserving the integrated structure's assembly advantages.
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AI summary
An air gun, includes: a cartridge including a launching chamber, a cylinder including an air chamber, an air valve, a first pin, and a second pin. The air valve is disposed in the air chamber and partially extends out of the cylinder to connect to the cartridge; the air valve is an integrally-formed structure and includes an air passage comprising an air inlet and an air outlet; the air inlet is connected to the air chamber, the air outlet is connected to the launching chamber; the first pin is movable relative to the cylinder to open and close the air inlet, and the second pin is movable relative to the cylinder to open and close the air outlet.