Multi Barrel Paint Ball Mine Primer Ignition
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing paint ball mine designs lack the realism of explosive noise and multi-directional paint ball projection, limiting the immersive experience in simulated war games.
Innovation Solution
A multi-barrel paint ball mine powered by a firearm cartridge primer, featuring an expansion chamber with multiple barrels, a primer receptacle, a cocking rod with a firing pin, and a trigger mechanism, which projects paint balls outwardly upon primer ignition, creating a realistic explosive noise and varied projectile patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single barrel design is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the paint ball projection capability and realism are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the paint ball projection system into multiple separate barrels (typically 6-12 barrels arranged in a circular pattern) instead of a single barrel. Each barrel can be independently loaded and fired, enabling multi-directional paint ball projection that simulates the explosive dispersion pattern of a real land mine, thereby significantly enhancing the realism and versatility of the device.
2Reliability
If a firearm cartridge primer is used for power, then the explosive noise and realism are enhanced, but the energy consumption and safety risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses disposable firearm cartridge primers as the power source. Each primer is a low-cost, single-use component that provides a powerful and realistic explosive effect when ignited. After firing, the used primer is discarded and replaced with a fresh one for the next use, eliminating the need for complex reusable power systems while maintaining high realism and minimizing safety risks through controlled, contained explosions.
3Reliability
If multiple barrels are mounted to project paint balls in spread pattern, then the immersive experience is improved, but the manufacturing complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device merges multiple paint ball barrels into a single integrated housing structure arranged in a circular or radial pattern. This unified design allows all barrels to be loaded and fired simultaneously from one device, creating an immersive multi-directional paint ball projection effect that simulates a real land mine explosion, while simplifying manufacturing compared to coordinating multiple separate devices.
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 solution enhances the realism of paint ball games by producing a loud noise and projecting paint balls in a spread pattern, providing a reusable and immersive land mine simulation experience.
Implementation Method 1
A coil tension spring is mounted to the cocking rod for biasing the cocking rod toward the firing position
Implementation Method 2
When the primer is discharged, paint balls are projected through multiple barrels outwardly with a resultant explosive noise
Data Source
AI summary
A paint ball mine having an expansion chamber with a plurality of barrels mounted to a top wall of the expansion chamber. Each barrel opens into the expansion chamber and is adapted to receive a paint ball. A primer receptacle opens through one of the end walls of the expansion chamber adapted to receive a primer. A cocking rod having a firing pin is slidably movable from a cocked position to a firing position. A coil tension spring is mounted to the cocking rod for biasing the cocking rod toward the firing position. The cocking rod is movable against the bias force of the spring to the cocked position and apparatus is provided for releasably holding the cocking rod in the cocked position. A trigger device is used for releasing the cocking rod from the cocked position whereby the firing pin is advanced to the firing position.