Magnetic Shotgun Shell Holder Segmentation and Retention

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional shotgun shell holders often result in shells becoming damaged, soiled, or lost due to repeated access and handling during hunting and transportation, as they rely on friction fits which may not provide adequate protection or accessibility.

Innovation Solution

A magnetic shotgun shell holder comprising two halves with magnetic members that retain shells, allowing for easy access and protection through a configurable design that can be worn or attached to a shotgun, featuring a loop for secure retention and protection from damage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If shells are stored in pockets or bags for repeated access, then accessibility is improved, but shells become damaged, soiled, or lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessibility to shellsVSAvoidprotection of shells from damage

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The shell holder is divided into two separable halves that can be opened for easy access to shells while closed to provide protective enclosure. This segmentation allows the device to transition between accessible and protective states, resolving the contradiction between ease of access and shell protection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Magnetic members are introduced as an intermediary force between the holder halves and the shells. The magnetic field provides continuous retention of shells within the holder during movement and access, preventing shells from falling out or becoming damaged while allowing easy opening and closing of the holder.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If friction fit is used to retain shells, then device complexity is reduced, but shell retention reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of retention mechanismVSAvoidshell retention

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The mechanical friction fit system is replaced with a magnetic retention system. Instead of relying solely on friction between surfaces, magnetic members create a magnetic field that actively retains shells, providing more reliable retention while maintaining relatively simple device construction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The retention mechanism transitions from passive friction (contact-based) to active magnetic retention (field-based). This parameter change in the retention mechanism allows for more reliable shell holding without significantly increasing device complexity, as the magnetic members are integrated into the holder structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If shells are frequently accessed during hunting, then reloading speed is improved, but shells become soiled or damaged

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereloading speedVSAvoidsoiling and damage to shells

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The holder is pre-configured with multiple shell slots and magnetic retention before hunting begins. Shells are loaded into the holder in advance and securely retained, allowing hunters to quickly access pre-positioned shells without handling loose shells that could become soiled or damaged during frequent access.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic members and enclosed holder structure provide protective cushioning for shells before they are accessed. This protective environment prevents shells from becoming soiled or damaged during transport and storage, while still allowing quick access when needed for reloading.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

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 magnetic shotgun shell holder ensures shells remain secure and protected from damage during hunting and transportation, providing easy access and preventing soiling, while allowing for versatile configuration and attachment options.

Implementation Method 1

A magnetic member is disposed within each of the first half and the second half. The magnetic member retains each of the plurality of shells within the first half and the second half.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS12085373B2Magnetic shotgun shell holder

Publication Date: 2024.09.10 MYERS KENNETH CHANCE

AI summary

A magnetic shotgun shell holder is disclosed, including a first half and a second half each configured to retain a plurality of shells therein. A magnetic member is disposed within each of the first half and the second half. The magnetic member retains each of the plurality of shells within the first half and the second half. The magnetic shotgun shell holder is configured to be worn by a user or retained on a shotgun or other object and protects the shells from damage during hunting, transportation, and other shooting activities.