Magazine Holder Wedge Structure for One-Hand Firearm Reloading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm magazine holders require both hands to swap magazines, leading to delays and vulnerability during armed confrontations.
Innovation Solution
A magazine holder with an integrated wedge body that allows one-hand magazine swaps by pushing the magazine outward and guiding it into the firearm's magazine well, using a back support as a backstop.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional magazine holder is used, then the spare magazine is within easy reach, but both hands are needed to swap magazines causing delays
Solution Approach 1:
The magazine holder is segmented into functional zones: a wedge body at the front to push the magazine outward, push dimples to secure it, and a back support to act as a backstop. This segmentation allows each part to perform a specific function in the one-hand swap sequence, enabling the user to guide the firearm handle along the back support and pop the magazine out without using both hands
Solution Approach 2:
The wedge body acts as an intermediary mechanism between the user's hand and the magazine. By pushing the magazine slightly outward, it creates a clear path for the magazine to be guided into the magazine well, facilitating the swap operation and reducing the time required
2Reliability
If both hands are used to swap magazines, then the magazine can be securely exchanged, but the user becomes vulnerable to attack during armed confrontation
Solution Approach 1:
The wedge body and push dimples are pre-configured to automatically guide and secure the magazine during the swap operation. The wedge body pushes the magazine outward in advance, creating a clear path, while the push dimples are positioned to firmly secure the magazine as it enters the holder. This preliminary arrangement allows the swap to be completed with one hand, maintaining combat readiness
Solution Approach 2:
The magazine holder structure itself performs the securing function through its geometric features. The wedge body and push dimples work together to automatically guide and lock the magazine in place without requiring the user's hands to manipulate separate locking mechanisms, enabling reliable swaps while keeping the other hand free for defense
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AI summary
A magazine holder for use with a firearm. The magazine holder is configured to enable quick, one-hand magazine swaps. To accomplish this task, the user simply guides the firearm handle down along the front side of the back support. An integrated wedge body pushes the magazine slightly outward and away from the back support, thereby providing a clear path for guiding the magazine into the magazine well of the firearm. Once the firearm handle makes contact with the top of the pair of arms, the user pops the magazine out of the pair of arms by rotating the firearm handle outward. Next, while using the back support as a backstop, the user presses down on the firearm handle to slide the magazine fully into the firearm. Upon full insertion, the firearm is loaded and now ready to use.