Projectile Launcher Distribution Module for Energy-Efficient CEW Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing projectile launchers face challenges in efficiently deploying non-lethal projectiles, particularly conducted electrical weapons (CEWs), due to inefficiencies in energy consumption and inconsistent neuromuscular incapacitation (NMI) effects, which can deplete batteries quickly and require precise electrode spacing for effective stimulus delivery.
Innovation Solution
A projectile launcher system incorporating a handle with integrated components like a power supply, processing circuit, and signal generator, along with a propulsion module, to manage energy distribution and projectile deployment, ensuring consistent neuromuscular incapacitation through controlled stimulus signals and efficient battery usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing projectile launchers deploy conducted electrical weapons, then neuromuscular incapacitation is achieved, but energy consumption increases and battery life decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes electrode spacing and stimulus signal parameters to achieve consistent neuromuscular incapacitation with reduced energy consumption. By carefully controlling the distance between electrodes and adjusting signal characteristics, the system delivers effective stimuli while minimizing power usage, directly addressing the contradiction between reliability and energy consumption.
2Ease of manufacture
If electrode spacing is not precisely controlled, then manufacturing is simpler, but neuromuscular incapacitation effectiveness decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates electrode spacing guidance features directly into the magazine structure during manufacturing. These pre-built guides ensure that when cartridges are loaded, the electrodes are automatically positioned at the correct spacing without requiring precise manual adjustment, thus maintaining manufacturing simplicity while ensuring stimulus delivery effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system controls electrode spacing as a critical parameter through integrated guidance mechanisms. By maintaining specific electrode distances, the system ensures consistent stimulus delivery effectiveness while keeping the manufacturing process straightforward through design-integrated positioning features.
3Device complexity
If energy distribution is not optimized, then power supply design is simpler, but operational consistency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic power distribution system that adapts energy delivery based on operational requirements. The propulsion module and signal generator work together to optimize power distribution in real-time, ensuring consistent performance across multiple shots while managing battery consumption efficiently. This dynamic approach maintains operational consistency without requiring overly complex power supply architecture.
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AI summary
A projectile launcher may comprise a propulsion module configured to deploy, or cause deployment of, one or more projectiles. The projectiles may be housed within a magazine coupled within a bay of the projectile launcher. The propulsion module may comprise a distribution module configured to selectively cause deployment of one or more projectiles. The distribution module may be configured to rotate into one or more deployment positions. Each deployment position may align with a separate projectile housed within the magazine. The distribution module may be configured to translate from a resting position to a deployment position.