Multi-Caliber Revolver Cylinder Barrel System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearms lack versatility and adaptability to different calibers, limiting their effectiveness in various shooting situations.
Innovation Solution
A multi-caliber survival weapon platform system that allows users to quickly and easily switch between multiple calibers using a cylinder barrel (CB) system, featuring interchangeable CB Tubes that can be changed without tools, enabling the use of various calibers from .17 to .308, with options like the Survival CB, Hunter CB, and Battle CB, and additional multi-shot single-caliber CBs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a firearm is designed to support multiple calibers, then versatility and adaptability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The firearm is divided into modular components: a permanent cylinder assembly and interchangeable barrel assemblies (CB Tubes). Each barrel assembly is a self-contained unit that can be independently swapped, allowing caliber changes without redesigning the entire firearm system.
Solution Approach 2:
The cylinder assembly serves multiple functions by accommodating different barrel assemblies through a universal mounting interface. The same cylinder can work with various calibers (.17 to .308) by simply changing the barrel tube, making the core component multi-functional.
2Adaptability or versatility
If caliber changing mechanisms are added to existing firearms, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Barrel assemblies are pre-configured with specific calibers and ready-to-use components including pre-attached sights and handguards. This preliminary preparation allows shooters to quickly swap between calibers without needing to perform complex assembly or adjustment procedures in the field.
Solution Approach 2:
The barrel assemblies are designed to nest within or attach to the permanent cylinder assembly in a compact manner. The interchangeable CB Tubes fit into a dedicated cradle or mounting system, allowing for space-efficient storage and quick access during field operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple caliber options are provided in a single platform, then versatility is improved, but weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The firearm system is segmented into a permanent base platform and removable caliber-specific components. This segmentation allows users to carry only the barrel assemblies needed for specific missions, rather than transporting an unnecessarily heavy multi-caliber integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static single-caliber design to a dynamic multi-caliber platform where components can be reconfigured based on operational needs. This dynamic adaptability allows the firearm to optimize its weight characteristics for each specific shooting scenario.
Data Source
AI summary
A firearm is provided comprising a frame which defines a forward aperture. A cylinder is mounted rotatably to the frame to rotate on a cylinder axis. The cylinder defines a plurality of passages each at a common radius from the axis, each passage includes a chamber and a rifled bore. At least one of the passages is being chambered for a different caliber than at least one other of the passages.