Interchangeable Blaster Nozzles with Powered Lasers and Lights
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Solution Overview
Problem
Blasters used for shooting projectiles face challenges in aiming accuracy due to obstructive components and environmental conditions, which impair the user's aim.
Innovation Solution
Interchangeable nozzles with integrated electrical components, such as lasers and lights, that attach to the blaster barrel and draw power from the blaster's power source to enhance visibility and accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If large components such as hoppers, handle variations, and other accessories are added to blasters for functionality and cosmetic choices, then the blaster's functionality and cosmetic variety are improved, but the user's aim and shooting accuracy are impaired due to blocked view
Solution Approach 1:
The blaster system is divided into separate modular components: a main blaster body and interchangeable nozzle assemblies. The nozzle assemblies can be attached or detached independently, allowing users to remove obstructive components when aiming is required, while retaining access to various functionalities and cosmetic options when nozzles are attached.
Solution Approach 2:
The nozzle assemblies are designed to be dynamically attachable and detachable from the blaster barrel. This dynamic configuration allows the system to switch between states of enhanced functionality (with nozzles attached) and improved aiming accuracy (with nozzles removed or in transparent mode).
2Adaptability or versatility
If environmental conditions such as low or no light, fog, mist, smoke, and poor air quality occur, then the blaster can still be used in various conditions, but the user's aim is impaired due to reduced visibility
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle assemblies incorporate illuminating components including LEDs and lasers that emit visible light in various colors and patterns. These optical elements project visible beams and illuminate the target area, enabling users to maintain accurate aim in low-light conditions, fog, mist, smoke, and poor air quality by providing visual reference points.
3Measurement precision
If electrical components such as lasers and lights are integrated into interchangeable nozzles, then aiming accuracy and visibility are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle assemblies are designed as universal, multi-functional units that combine mechanical attachment features with integrated electrical components (lasers, LEDs, illuminators). A single nozzle assembly provides multiple functions: projectile guidance, target illumination, and visual aiming assistance, reducing the need for separate devices while managing complexity through consolidation.
Solution Approach 2:
The nozzle assemblies are designed to be self-contained units with integrated electrical connections that automatically engage with the blaster's power system upon attachment. The nozzles self-power from the blaster's battery through contactless or plug-and-play electrical connections, eliminating the need for separate power sources or complex wiring harnesses.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Improves aiming accuracy by providing visible laser projections and illumination, allowing users to better aim and shoot in various conditions.
Implementation Method 1
The components and add-ons may include visibility and/or accuracy enhancing parts such as lights and/or lasers
Implementation Method 2
The components and add-ons may include visibility and/or accuracy enhancing parts such as lights and/or lasers
Data Source
AI summary
Nozzles, nozzle assemblies, and blaster assemblies featuring interchangeable nozzles having externally powered electrical components or accessories. A nozzle assembly may include a body. The body may have a projectile opening defined therethrough. The nozzle assembly may further include an electrical component that is attachable to the body. The nozzle assembly may further include an electrical connection member coupled to the body and the electrical component. The electrical connection member may be configured to electrically connect the electrical component to the blaster.