Firearm rack kits for wire shelf systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for storing firearms are bulky, heavy, and difficult to ship, and they often require unlocking mechanisms, making them less suitable for public settings.
Innovation Solution
The firearm rack kit includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and an upper support member, which are complementarily configured to mount to a wire shelf system. The kit is adjustable to accommodate different sized firearms and includes a barrel cutout for support, allowing for flat packability for economical shipping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional firearm storage solutions are used, then firearm security and storage capability are improved, but weight and bulk increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The firearm storage rack is designed to be universally compatible with standard wire shelf systems, allowing the same rack structure to serve both as structural support and firearm storage. The rack utilizes the existing wire shelf framework, eliminating the need for separate heavy storage enclosures while maintaining security through proper mounting and support mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the essential firearm storage function from bulky traditional cases and enclosures, isolating only the necessary components (rack structure, mounting brackets, support members) needed to securely hold firearms on wire shelves. This removes unnecessary weight while preserving core storage capability.
2Reliability
If traditional firearm storage solutions are used, then firearm storage capability is improved, but shipping ease deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The firearm storage system is divided into separate modular components including individual rack units, mounting brackets, and support members that can be packaged separately and assembled at the destination. This segmentation enables flat-pack shipping and reduces shipping volume while ensuring secure firearm storage when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack components are designed with dynamic assembly capabilities, allowing parts to be configured in different orientations during shipping and then assembled into the final storage configuration. This dynamic design enables economical flat-pack shipping while maintaining structural integrity for firearm storage.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable firearm storage is implemented, then adaptability to different firearm sizes is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rack incorporates localized adjustment features at specific points where firearms contact the rack (barrel support points, stock support points) rather than requiring overall structural adjustments. This allows different firearm sizes to be accommodated through simple local positioning changes while maintaining a simple overall rack structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack is pre-configured with multiple predetermined adjustment positions and mounting options during manufacturing. Users can quickly adapt the rack to different firearm sizes by selecting from these pre-established positions without requiring complex adjustments or modifications, thereby reducing perceived complexity while maintaining versatility.
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AI summary
Firearm rack kits for wire shelf systems. The firearm rack kits include a first bracket, a second bracket, and an upper support member. The first bracket and the second bracket are complementarily configured with the wire shelf system to releasably mount to a wire shelf of the wire shelf system. The second bracket is complementarily configured to releasably mount to the wire shelf in a position laterally spaced from the first bracket. The upper support member defines a barrel cutout configured to receive and support a barrel of a firearm. The upper support member is configured to span between the first bracket and the second bracket and to releasably couple to the first bracket and to the second bracket. In some examples, the firearm rack kit includes a floor member. In some examples, the firearm rack kit includes a butt support member.