Non-Pyrotechnic Diversionary Device Using Delayed Gas Compression
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing diversionary devices rely on pyrotechnic and chemical reactions, which pose safety risks and are not suitable for certain environments.
Innovation Solution
A non-pyrotechnical diversionary device using a compressed gas container and triggering mechanism to produce a high decibel explosion sound without igniting any substance or relying on chemical reactions, utilizing a piston to control gas flow and delay for a controlled acoustic effect.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If pyrotechnic or chemical exothermic charges are used to produce diversionary effect, then the diversionary acoustic effect is achieved, but safety risks increase and fire hazard is introduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces pyrotechnic and chemical exothermic systems with a purely mechanical compression system. A compression chamber with movable walls compresses a diatomic gas (such as nitrogen or oxygen) to generate the diversionary acoustic effect through mechanical means alone, eliminating all fire hazards associated with ignitable materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses inert diatomic gases (nitrogen, oxygen) that do not support combustion or chemical reactions. These gases are compressed mechanically to produce the acoustic effect, creating an inert environment that inherently prevents fire propagation and eliminates the safety risks associated with flammable pyrotechnic materials.
2Reliability
If compressed gas is conveyed to payload after predetermined delay, then controlled acoustic effect is produced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The compression chamber and gas storage are prepared in advance during device assembly. The triggering mechanism is pre-configured with a timer or delay mechanism that automatically initiates gas compression after a predetermined time interval, eliminating the need for complex real-time control systems during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates self-regulating mechanisms where the compression chamber automatically compresses the diatomic gas when triggered, and the movable walls self-adjust to optimize compression. The delay mechanism operates autonomously without requiring external control systems, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining controlled acoustic output.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a safe and effective diversionary acoustic effect, simulating explosions without fire risk, suitable for training and tactical operations in various environments.
Implementation Method 1
a compressed gas container containing a compressed gas. The compressed gas is non-flammable
Implementation Method 2
The triggering mechanism is coupled to the compressed gas container, and conveys at least some of the gas from the compressed gas container to the payload after a predetermined delay
Implementation Method 3
The gas conveyed to the payload causes the payload to produce a diversionary acoustic effect
Implementation Method 4
a piston to control gas flow and delay for a controlled acoustic effect
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AI summary
A diversionary device including a triggering mechanism, a payload and a compressed gas container containing a compressed gas. The compressed gas is non-flammable. The triggering mechanism is coupled to the compressed gas container, and conveys at least some of the gas from the compressed gas container to the payload after a predetermined delay after the triggering mechanism is activated. The gas conveyed to the payload causes the payload to produce a diversionary acoustic effect.