Lockable firearm cabinet
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current firearm cabinets lack the ability to facilitate easy movement and secure transport of firearms while preventing unauthorized access, as they often require complex unlocking mechanisms and do not integrate advanced biometric security features.
Innovation Solution
A lockable firearm cabinet with a locking mechanism that includes a rotatable cam member and biometric unlocking options, allowing authorized users to securely transport and store firearms, featuring a receptacle that can be mounted or used as a portable device with advanced security features like fingerprint detectors and retina scanners for quick access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a locking mechanism with male or female portions is used to securely hold the firearm, then security against unauthorized access is improved, but the complexity of the locking mechanism increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is divided into separate male and female portions that can engage independently. The cam member is segmented into different cam surfaces that interact with separate arm members, allowing the system to achieve secure locking through modular engagement of multiple simpler components rather than a single complex lock.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism uses movable arm members that can dynamically transition between engaged and disengaged states. The cam member rotates to dynamically adjust the position of arm members, transforming a static complex lock into a dynamic system that simplifies the locking and unlocking actions.
2Ease of operation
If biasing means is used to automatically engage the locking mechanism in the first position, then ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The biasing means enables the locking mechanism to automatically engage without external intervention. The spring-loaded arm members self-engage with the male or female portions when the receptacle is closed, making the system self-servicing for the locking function and eliminating the need for manual locking actions.
3Ease of operation
If a rotatable cam member is used to override the biasing means and move the locking mechanism to the second position, then ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cam member utilizes curved cam surfaces that convert rotational motion into linear displacement of the arm members. The curved geometry of the cam surfaces provides a mechanical advantage that allows easy rotation to override the spring bias, transforming a potentially complex unlocking action into a simple rotational motion.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the receptacle is designed to slide completely into the housing for storage, then adaptability is improved, but the locking mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is pre-configured to automatically engage when the receptacle is in the stored position within the housing. The male or female portions are positioned in advance to engage with the arm members as the receptacle slides in, eliminating the need for separate locking actions and simplifying the integration of sliding and locking functions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides secure storage and transport of firearms, ensuring only authorized users can access them, with the ability to disable the firearm remotely if necessary, enhancing safety and security through integrated biometric and electronic communication systems.
Implementation Method 1
the biasing means preferably comprises a spring which is operatively associated with the arm members to urge them toward each other and toward the first position
Implementation Method 2
the overriding means preferably comprises a rotatable cam member that is operatively associated with the arm members, the cam member having arm contact portions of different sizes, wherein, when the cam member is rotated, contact portions of larger dimensions contact the arm members to move them out of engagement with the insertable member and into the second position
Data Source
AI summary
Devices for securing and retaining firearms that include either a lockable firearm cabinet or a firearm securement system. The cabinet includes a receptacle; a locking device and locking mechanism; a spring for biasing the locking mechanism in the locked position; and a bar for overriding the locking mechanism. The securement system includes a wall mounted plate for securing a firearm thereto; a release mechanism that allows the firearm to be removed and electronics for wirelessly communicating with a computer and the firearm to provide information regarding removal of the firearm or firearm cartridge from the wall mounted plate.