Modular Weapon Mounting Layout for Flexible In-Vehicle Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing weapon mounting systems for vehicles lack flexibility and efficient use of space within the passenger compartment, as they often require fixed positions and do not accommodate different weapon types and sizes effectively.
Innovation Solution
A modular weapon mounting system with adjustable uprights and tracks that support multiple weapon holders and an article lockbox, allowing for vertical and horizontal positioning of weapons, and independent adjustment of each holder to accommodate various weapon styles and sizes, along with a lockbox for secure storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed position weapon mounting is used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but flexibility and adaptability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The weapon mounting system employs slide mounts that can move along tracks within the upright, allowing the weapon holders to be positioned at different vertical locations. This dynamic positioning capability provides flexibility to accommodate various weapon types and sizes while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through the use of standardized components.
2Area of stationary object
If multiple weapon holders are mounted closely, then space utilization is improved, but interference between holders occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The system utilizes vertical spacing along the upright's length to separate multiple weapon holders, allowing them to be positioned at different heights rather than only horizontally adjacent to each other. This vertical dimension provides adequate clearance for accessing each weapon while efficiently utilizing the available space within the vehicle's passenger compartment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If independent adjustment of each weapon holder is provided, then adaptability to different weapon types is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into independent modular components, with each weapon holder equipped with its own slide mount that can be independently adjusted along the tracks. This segmentation allows each holder to be positioned separately to accommodate different weapon types and sizes without requiring complex interconnected adjustment mechanisms across the entire system.
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AI summary
A weapon mounting system including a base and an upright for supporting a weapon holder. The weapon holder is supported for sliding movement along the upright.