Pistol Frame Disassembly Bed with Y-Block and Drawer Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Pistol disassembly is challenging due to instability and the risk of lost or damaged parts, with existing methods failing to provide a secure and safe environment for maintenance, particularly for firearms like the Ruger LC series with complex pin systems and potential for accidental discharge.
Innovation Solution
A Pistol Frame Disassembly Bed (PFDB) with a three-dimensional pistol bed and trigger mechanism housing aperture, along with a drawer system for part storage, provides a stable and secure platform for disassembly and reassembly, incorporating pass-through apertures and securement mechanisms like Y-Block and key notches to prevent part loss and ensure safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a pistol is held or supported in an unstable way during disassembly, then the disassembly process can be completed, but parts can slip and roll away and the pistol can be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into multiple functional segments: a base with recesses for holding small parts, vertical walls to contain parts, and a top surface for supporting the pistol. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function of preventing part loss and pistol damage while maintaining overall stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The device acts as an intermediary between the pistol and the work surface. Instead of directly placing the pistol on a flat surface or using unstable hand-holding, the pistol is positioned on the device's top surface, which provides a stable intermediate platform that prevents parts from slipping and the pistol from being damaged.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a clamp type device is used to secure the pistol, then stability is achieved, but the pistol might be damaged at the point where clamp pressure is applied
Solution Approach 1:
The device provides localized support through vertically extending walls positioned at specific locations where support is needed. These walls provide stability through distributed contact along the pistol's length rather than concentrated clamp pressure at a single point, preventing damage while maintaining stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The base with its recesses and the overall structure are designed beforehand to cushion and absorb any potential impacts or movements. The recesses in the base are positioned to catch parts before they can slip away, and the walls are designed to contain parts within the device boundaries, preventing damage before it occurs.
3Ease of operation
If a flat surface is used for disassembly, then the process can be performed, but parts can be lost and the pistol can be damaged due to instability
Solution Approach 1:
The device transitions from a two-dimensional flat surface to a three-dimensional structure with vertically extending walls and a recessed base. This addition of the vertical dimension creates a contained environment that prevents parts from slipping off in any direction while still providing easy access to the pistol for disassembly operations.
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AI summary
A firearm disassembly bed system comprised of a top unit a base unit, and apparatus for attaching the top unit and base unit to each other in a reversible manner. The firearm disassembly bed system is further comprised of a Y-block and apparatus for securely fitting the Y-block to the top unit in a manner to provide for safe maintenance of a firearm.