Modular Firearm Rack Assembly for Secure Vehicle Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm racks for vehicles face challenges in securing firearms against damage, theft, and unauthorized access, particularly in aircraft where weight, security, and ease of access must be balanced, and they often lack removability and convenience for attachment and detachment.
Innovation Solution
A modular firearm rack assembly with adjustable and lockable components, including a rifle and pistol attachment system, that is removably attachable to vehicles using an assembly post with integrated locks and adjustable apertures, allowing for secure and flexible installation and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a firearm rack is permanently attached to the vehicle structure, then security and stability are improved, but adaptability and ease of removal are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The firearm rack is divided into modular components including a main body section and adjustable end sections that can be independently attached or removed. The assembly post is segmented into adjustable segments with apertures that allow flexible configuration and removal without compromising the security of the attached portion.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack incorporates adjustable elements such as telescopic posts with multiple aperture positions and rotatable attachment mechanisms. These dynamic features allow the rack to transition between secured and removable states, providing both stability when attached and adaptability when reconfiguration is needed.
2Reliability
If heavy-duty locking mechanisms are used to prevent theft and unauthorized access, then security is improved, but device complexity and weight are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary locking pin mechanism that simplifies the locking process. Instead of complex multi-component locks, a single pin extends through aligned apertures in the assembly post and vehicle structure to provide secure attachment, reducing complexity while maintaining security.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism is designed to be self-securing through the alignment of apertures and insertion of the locking pin. The design inherently guides the pin into the correct position and provides visual confirmation of proper engagement, eliminating the need for complex locking procedures or multiple components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple attachment points and adjustable components are added to improve flexibility and security, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly post serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, contains adjustable apertures for different attachment positions, incorporates locking mechanisms, and allows for height adjustment. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby maintaining adaptability while controlling complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Adjustability and security features are concentrated at specific locations such as the ends of the assembly post rather than distributed throughout the entire structure. This localized approach provides flexibility where needed while keeping the main body simple and easy to manufacture.
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AI summary
A firearm rack assembly for securing at least one firearm that is removably attachable to a vehicle. The rack including a rifle attachment assembly, a pistol attachment assembly, an assembly post assembly wherein the rifle attachment assembly and pistol attachment assembly are removably joined to the assembly post and the assembly post is removably attachable to the vehicle.