Modular Magazine Release With Detachable Pedal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional magazine releases on firearms, such as those based on the AR platform, require tool-based customization, which is time-consuming and risks damaging the firearm due to unintentional contact with tools during installation or removal.
Innovation Solution
A modular magazine release design featuring a detachable pedal that is slidingly attachable to a coupler, allowing for customization of size, shape, and texture without the need for tool removal or replacement of the magazine release button, using a coupler and sleeve mechanism that interlocks without tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional magazine release button is customized by replacement, then customization capability is improved, but time consumption and risk of damage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The magazine release button is divided into two separable components: a base button portion that remains attached to the firearm and a detachable pedal portion that can be easily removed and replaced. This segmentation allows users to customize the pedal without removing the entire magazine release assembly, significantly reducing time consumption and eliminating the need for tools during the customization process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional magazine release button is customized by replacement, then customization capability is improved, but risk of damage to firearm increases
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the magazine release button into a base portion and a detachable pedal portion, the design isolates the customization element (pedal) from the firearm-mounted portion (base button). This eliminates the need to disassemble or tool the firearm during customization, thereby removing the risk of tool-induced damage while maintaining full customization capability.
3Productivity
If a modular design with detachable pedal is used, then customization speed is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The magazine release button is segmented into a base button portion and a detachable pedal portion connected by a simple interface. This segmentation enables rapid pedal replacement without complex tools or procedures, achieving high customization speed while keeping the added complexity minimal through a straightforward connection mechanism.
Data Source
AI summary
A device implementable on a firearm includes a magazine release having a magazine catch and a magazine release button coupled to the magazine catch. When the magazine release is installed on the firearm, the magazine catch is configured to hold a magazine in a magazine well of the firearm when the magazine release button is not pressed and the magazine catch is configured to release the magazine from the magazine well when the magazine release button is pressed. The magazine release button includes a coupler configured to couple the magazine release button to the magazine catch. The magazine release button also includes a detachable pedal slidingly attachable to the coupler.