Modular Muzzle Device Adapter with Detent Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current firearm muzzle devices, such as compensators, do not allow for fast and repeatable attachment to a firearm barrel, leading to inconsistent positioning and increased recoil during rapid firing, which affects accuracy.

Innovation Solution

A modular muzzle device adapter system with a detachable adapter and muzzle device configuration, featuring a spring-biased detent mechanism and dovetail projections, allowing for secure and repeatable attachment to the firearm barrel via threaded or frictional engagement, enabling quick attachment and detachment of various muzzle devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a conventional one-piece compensator is used, then the structure is simple, but it does not allow for fast and repeatable attachment to the firearm barrel

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment speedVSAvoidsystem structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into separate components: a firearm barrel, an adapter assembly, and a muzzle device. The adapter assembly itself is segmented into an adapter body and a detachable muzzle device with independent attachment mechanisms. This segmentation enables fast attachment and detachment while maintaining structural integrity through standardized interfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The muzzle device incorporates a detent mechanism with spring-loaded elements that allow dynamic engagement and disengagement. The detent can be actuated to release the muzzle device from the adapter, enabling rapid attachment and detachment operations while maintaining a secure locked state during firing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a threaded attachment system is used, then the connection is secure, but the attachment process is time-consuming and not repeatable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment consistencyVSAvoidattachment time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The adapter and muzzle device incorporate pre-configured threaded interfaces and alignment features that guide the attachment process. The threads are pre-cut to precise specifications, and alignment pins or keys are pre-positioned to ensure correct orientation, eliminating the need for time-consuming alignment adjustments during attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces traditional fully threaded attachment with a hybrid mechanism combining threads for axial retention and a detent mechanism for rotational positioning and lateral retention. This substitution reduces the number of threading rotations required while maintaining secure connection through the detent's mechanical locking action.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If a modular adapter system is implemented, then quick detachment is enabled, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemuzzle device replacement speedVSAvoidnumber of components

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The adapter body and muzzle device are merged through a standardized interface that combines threaded engagement, detent locking, and alignment features into a single attachment action. This merging of multiple retention mechanisms into one integrated system reduces the number of separate components and operations required compared to using multiple independent attachment devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Adaptability or versatility

If existing compensators are used, then recoil reduction is achieved, but customization for individual users is not possible

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser customizationVSAvoidconfiguration options

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The adapter assembly serves multiple functions: it provides a standardized mounting interface for various muzzle devices, enables quick attachment and detachment, ensures proper alignment through mechanical features, and allows users to swap between different muzzle devices (compensators, flash hiders, suppressors, etc.) to customize the firearm for different shooting applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 modular system provides consistent and repeatable attachment of muzzle devices, reducing recoil and improving accuracy by allowing for quick and easy attachment and detachment, enhancing the user's ability to maintain target alignment during rapid firing.

Implementation Method 1

featuring a spring-biased detent mechanism

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSpring mechanism: Spring

Implementation Method 2

threaded or frictional engagement

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS10767952B1Modular muzzle device adapter system

Publication Date: 2020.09.08 BATTLEARMS IP LLC

AI summary

A modular muzzle device adapter system having an adapter, wherein the adapter comprises an adapter body portion and an adapter projection portion, wherein the adapter includes an adapter barrel aperture formed so as to extend through the adapter; and a muzzle device, wherein the muzzle device comprises a muzzle device body portion and a muzzle device recess, wherein the muzzle device is repeatably securable to and removable from the adapter, via at least some interaction between the adapter projection portion of the adapter and the muzzle device recess of the muzzle device.