Locking Quick Release Clamp Assembly for Firearm Accessories
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional firearm accessory mounts are inflexible, often requiring special tools for installation, and can be damaged by recoil, leading to alignment issues and instability, especially when used by users of different heights or arm lengths.
Innovation Solution
A quick-release mounting system with a locking mechanism that adjusts to accommodate varying rail sizes and provides a secure, durable attachment for accessories without the need for specialized tools, using a cam interface and spring-biased components to maintain constant tension and prevent damage to the rail.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional firearm accessory mounts are used, then accessories can be mounted on the firearm, but the mounts require special tools for installation and are difficult to adjust for different users
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a base that attaches to the firearm rail, a mounting device that holds the accessory, and a quick-release mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies installation and adjustment operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable elements that allow dynamic reconfiguration for different users and accessory types. The quick-release mechanism enables rapid transitions between mounted and unmounted states, providing operational flexibility without complex procedures.
2Reliability
If conventional accessory mounts are used, then accessories can be securely attached, but the mounts can be damaged by recoil leading to alignment issues
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed with recoil compensation features that counteract the effects of firearm recoil before damage can occur. The robust base design and secure engagement mechanisms prevent alignment shifts by anticipating and resisting recoil forces.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system incorporates shock-absorbing elements and flexible connections that cushion against recoil impacts. This protective design prevents damage to both the mount and the accessory while maintaining alignment stability throughout the firing cycle.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional accessory mounts are used, then accessories can be mounted, but the mounts are inflexible and cannot accommodate different user sizes or arm lengths
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed as a universal interface that can accommodate various accessory types and configurations. The standardized base design works with different firearm rails, while the adjustable mounting device adapts to different user preferences and physical characteristics without requiring user-specific customization.
4Productivity
If quick-release mechanisms are used, then accessories can be quickly detached, but the mechanisms may be easily lost or misaligned
Solution Approach 1:
The quick-release mechanism is integrated with the mounting device as a unified assembly. This merging ensures that the release mechanism cannot be lost separately and maintains proper alignment with the base, while still enabling rapid accessory detachment through a simple operating motion.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system ensures secure, repeatable attachment and detachment of accessories, maintains alignment despite recoil, and accommodates different user sizes, reducing downtime and manufacturing complexity while enhancing durability and user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
spring-biased components to maintain constant tension
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for securely mounting devices and/or accessories to vehicles and/or other supporting structures. The systems include a shaft having a longitudinal axis. A pair of clamp bodies cooperates with the shaft so that a distance is defined between the clamp bodies. A lever is engaged with the shaft and operable to alter the distance between the clamp bodies. A lock supported by the lever movably engages the shaft and maintains the orientation of the clamp bodies relative to one another by maintaining an orientation of the lever relative to the shaft so that the lever can only be operated when the lock is disengaged from the shaft.