Multi-Barrel Hop Adjustment Device for Simulation Guns

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing hop adjustment devices for simulation guns with multiple barrels are complex and unable to reliably adjust the trajectory of bullets of different weights and temperatures, as they require complicated mechanisms and adjustments.

Innovation Solution

A hop adjustment device with pressurization members, link members, and an operation unit that applies rotation to bullets in each barrel, allowing for independent adjustment of the hop amount and trajectory, using a multi-spiral engagement mechanism for fine tuning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing hop adjustment devices are applied to simulation guns with multiple barrels, then trajectory adjustment capability is provided, but the mechanism becomes excessively complicated and reliability decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrajectory adjustment capabilityVSAvoidmechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by using a single operation unit that controls multiple pressurization members through link members. This allows one operation unit to adjust the trajectory for multiple barrels simultaneously, making the device versatile for multi-barrel simulation guns while avoiding the need for separate adjustment mechanisms for each barrel, thus reducing overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges multiple pressurization members into a single integrated adjustment system. By combining the control of multiple pressurization members through a common operation unit and link members, the device achieves coordinated trajectory adjustment across multiple barrels without requiring independent complex mechanisms for each barrel.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If existing hop adjustment devices are applied to simulation guns with multiple barrels, then trajectory adjustment is possible, but the adjustment method becomes excessively complicated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrajectory adjustment capabilityVSAvoidadjustment method simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The operation unit serves multiple functions by controlling pressurization members for multiple barrels through link members. This universal control mechanism allows a single operation to adjust trajectories across all barrels, greatly simplifying the adjustment method compared to requiring separate adjustment procedures for each barrel.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Device complexity

If a single operation unit controls multiple pressurization members, then device complexity is reduced, but precise independent adjustment of each barrel becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemechanism simplicityVSAvoidtrajectory adjustment precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by providing separate link members for each pressurization member while using a common operation unit. This segmented approach allows the operation unit to independently control each pressurization member's position and pressure, enabling precise independent trajectory adjustment for each barrel while maintaining overall system simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The link members are designed to be movable and adjustable, allowing dynamic control of each pressurization member's position. This dynamic capability enables precise adjustment of each barrel's trajectory independently while maintaining a simple overall mechanism structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

Enables easy and reliable adjustment of bullet trajectories in simulation guns with multiple barrels, improving hit precision, flying distance, and hit rate by balancing gravitational and hop-induced forces, and accommodating different bullet types and conditions.

Implementation Method 1

When a hop (= backspin) is applied to an airsoft pellet and the airsoft pellet is shot, force tending to rise is generated in the airsoft pellet. When force of the airsoft pellet tending to fall due to the force of gravity, and force thereof tending to rise due to a hop are balanced, it is possible to fly the airsoft pellet straight farther

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHop effect (backspin): Magnus Effect

Implementation Method 2

a link member that is provided on a side of a gun main body such that one end portion is disposed on a side of the pressurization members and the other end portion is disposed on a side of an operation unit, and transmits an operation of the operation unit to the pressurization members

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical transmission: Mechanical Advantage

Data Source

PatentEP3276296B1Hop-up adjusting device in imitation gun
Publication Date: 2020.07.15 TOKYO MARUI
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AI summary

[Problem] A trajectory of a bullet loaded in a simulation gun having a plurality of barrels is unerringly adjusted. [Solution] A hop adjustment device, which adjusts a course of a bullet to be shot when shooting the bullet loaded in a cartridge portion of each of barrels, in a simulation gun having a plurality of the barrels includes a plurality of pressurization members (61, 62, 63) that add pressure to the bullet loaded in each cartridge portion such that rotation is applied to each bullet; link members 64, 65, 66 that are provided on a side of a gun main body such that one end portion is disposed on a side of the pressurization members and the other end portion is disposed on a side of operation units 67, 68, 69, and transmit operations of the operation units to the pressurization members; and the operation units that are provided on the side of the gun main body in order to adjust a hop amount.