Modular Firearm Suppressor With Nested Baffles and Gas Bypass
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm suppressors face challenges in adjusting length, weight, and performance based on the type of firearm and caliber, as adding more baffles increases length and weight, and there is a need for customizable configurations.
Innovation Solution
A modular firearm suppressor design featuring modules formed via additive manufacturing, including a mount, first and second modules, and modular baffles, with taper locks and peripheral pathways for customizable length and performance, using additive and machining processes to create differently shaped baffles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If the number of baffles is increased to improve sound suppression, then the suppression performance is improved, but the length and weight of the suppressor increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nested baffles where one baffle is positioned inside another concentrically. This allows multiple baffles to occupy a reduced axial space, enabling improved sound suppression without proportionally increasing suppressor length. The nested configuration maintains the necessary baffle surface area for noise reduction while compacting the overall device dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a linear arrangement of baffles to a multi-dimensional nested configuration. Instead of placing baffles in series along the axial direction, the invention positions baffles in concentric layers, utilizing radial and axial dimensions simultaneously. This dimensional reorganization reduces the suppressor length required to accommodate multiple baffles while maintaining suppression effectiveness.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the number of baffles is increased to improve sound suppression, then the suppression performance is improved, but the weight of the suppressor increases
Solution Approach 1:
The nested baffle configuration allows multiple baffles to share the same axial space through concentric positioning. This reduces the total material volume required compared to linearly arranged baffles, thereby achieving improved sound suppression with reduced suppressor weight. The nested design optimizes material distribution to maximize suppression performance per unit weight.
3Length of moving object
If the suppressor is made shorter to reduce weight and improve maneuverability, then the weight and length are reduced, but the number of baffles must be reduced compromising suppression performance
Solution Approach 1:
The nested baffle design enables the packing of multiple baffles into a shorter axial length by utilizing concentric positioning. This allows the suppressor to maintain effective sound suppression performance with a reduced overall length, resolving the contradiction between compact size and suppression effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
By organizing baffles in concentric layers rather than linear sequence, the invention utilizes radial space to accommodate multiple baffles within a shortened axial envelope. This dimensional reorganization enables reduced suppressor length while preserving the number and effectiveness of baffles for sound suppression.
4Ease of manufacture
If a fixed baffle configuration is used to simplify manufacturing, then the manufacturing process is simplified, but the adaptability to different firearm types and calibers is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The suppressor is divided into modular sections including interchangeable baffle assemblies and adjustable components. This segmentation allows different baffle configurations to be manufactured separately using standardized processes, then assembled to match specific firearm types and calibers. Each module can be optimized for particular applications while maintaining overall manufacturing efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The suppressor incorporates adjustable and interchangeable components that allow the baffle configuration to be dynamically changed based on the specific firearm application. Users can swap baffle sets or adjust baffle positions to optimize performance for different calibers and firearm types, providing versatility without requiring completely different suppressor designs.
Data Source
AI summary
A firearm suppressor that includes a mount configured to connect the firearm suppressor to a barrel of a firearm. The firearm suppressor includes a first module connected to the mount. The interior of the first module is a first chamber and the first module does not include a baffle. The firearm suppressor includes a second module connected to the first module. The second module includes a plurality of baffles and at least one peripheral pathway that bypasses a second baffle of the plurality of baffles by fluidly connecting an exterior of a first baffle of the plurality of baffles with an exterior of an exterior of a third baffle of the plurality of baffles. The firearm suppressor includes an end cap connected to the second module.