Laser-Induced Firearm Grip Surfaces to Reduce Slippage
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for improved methods to mitigate slippage between firearm surfaces and user grips, as existing technologies do not effectively address this issue, leading to potential accidents and discomfort during use.
Innovation Solution
A pulley assembly with a body and shaft mount, featuring tight tolerancing and laser-infused friction material to increase the coefficient of friction between the pulley and belt, reducing slippage and noise, and a method involving particulate matter fusion using a laser to enhance surface texture for better grip on firearm components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional firearm surfaces are used, then manufacturing is simple, but slippage between surfaces and user grips occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies laser surface treatment to change the physical parameters of the firearm surface, creating a textured pattern that increases the coefficient of friction. This modifies the surface characteristics without changing the base material, thereby improving grip security while maintaining manufacturing efficiency through a controlled laser process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces conventional mechanical surface treatment methods with laser-based treatment. The laser beam provides precise thermal energy to create the desired surface texture, substituting mechanical machining or chemical treatment with a more controlled and adaptable thermal process
2Ease of operation
If smooth surfaces are used on firearms, then manufacturing is easier, but slippage and discomfort during use increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies surface treatment only to specific areas of the firearm where user contact occurs, such as the grip and handguard. This creates local texture variations that improve comfort and control without adding complexity to the entire firearm structure or affecting non-contact surfaces
3Reliability
If friction material is applied to pulley surfaces, then slippage between pulley and belt is reduced, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses laser treatment to modify the surface parameters of the pulley, creating a textured pattern that increases friction with the belt. This changes the physical characteristics of the surface without adding separate friction materials or complex structural elements, thereby improving power transmission while maintaining relatively simple pulley construction
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 solution effectively reduces slippage and noise between the pulley and belt, providing a secure and comfortable grip on firearms by increasing the coefficient of friction, thereby enhancing user control and safety.
Implementation Method 1
The heat may be generated by a laser beam that traces a desired pattern of friction lines
Implementation Method 2
fusing the applied particulate matter to the outer surface by heating the outer surface and the particulate matter
Implementation Method 3
The increased friction mitigates noise by reducing slippage between a belt and the pulley
Data Source
AI summary
A firearm having a laser induced friction surface. A method for forming the laser induced friction surface on the firearm may includes the steps of disposing the laser machine adjacent to a component of the firearm, adjusting the laser machine, then applying the laser beam of the laser machine onto a component surface.