Picatinny Rail Fire Starter with Integrated Striker
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Solution Overview
Problem
Firearms lack a standard mounting system that can also function as a means to start a fire in emergency situations, as existing Picatinny rails are primarily designed for accessory mounting and do not incorporate fire starting capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A combination Picatinny rail and fire starter system that includes a flammable material-based rail and a striker for generating sparks, allowing users to create shavings from the rail for ignition, compatible with various firearms and accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a Picatinny rail is designed solely for accessory mounting, then the mounting system is simple and standardized, but it lacks fire starting capability in emergency situations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a Picatinny rail with fire starting components (flammable material and striker) into a single integrated unit. The rail body itself is made of flammable material and includes a striker, merging the mounting function with fire starting function into one device, thereby resolving the contradiction between versatility and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The Picatinny rail is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as both an accessory mounting system and a fire starting device. The rail can mount various firearm accessories while also providing fire starting capability through its flammable material construction and integrated striker, achieving multi-functionality without requiring separate devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If flammable material is integrated into the rail, then fire starting capability is provided, but the rail material selection becomes limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter of the rail from conventional non-flammable materials to flammable materials such as magnesium or other pyrophoric materials. This parameter change enables the rail to serve dual purposes: mounting accessories and providing fire starting capability, while the material properties are selected to achieve both structural integrity and flammability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the rail serves dual purposes, then emergency preparedness is enhanced, but the rail may not meet standard Picatinny specifications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by maintaining the standard Picatinny rail profile and mounting surface characteristics in specific areas to ensure compatibility with standard accessories, while incorporating flammable material properties and striker components in other areas to provide fire starting capability. This allows the rail to meet mounting standards in critical areas while achieving dual functionality elsewhere.
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
Provides a secure mounting system for firearm accessories while enabling users to start a fire using the integrated flammable material and spark-generating striker, enhancing emergency preparedness without compromising the rail's functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a striker that can be used to create a spark used to ignite the flammable material
Implementation Method 2
a striker that can be used to create a spark
Implementation Method 3
provide a flammable material to help start a fire
Data Source
AI summary
A combination picatinny rail and fire starter system according to various aspects of the present technology is configured to provide a standard mounting system for a firearm that can be used to start a fire in the event of an emergency. Various embodiments of the combination picatinny rail and fire starter system comprise a rail that can be used to provide a flammable material to help start a fire and a striker that can be used to create a spark used to ignite the flammable material.