Programmable Electrical Switch Device for Firearm Accessories
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical switch devices for firearm accessories lack flexibility in positioning and user-controlled operation, as they are often fixed to the firearm and lack programmable functionality.
Innovation Solution
An electrical switch device with a flexible cable connection and user-selectable programs, allowing remote positioning and secure mounting to various firearm interfaces, featuring a watertight housing with programmable switches for controlling electrically powered accessories like lasers and illumination tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If electrical accessories are positioned close to and parallel with the firearm barrel, then operational effectiveness is improved, but positioning flexibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate components: the firearm accessory, the flexible cable, and the switch device. This segmentation allows the accessory to remain positioned near the barrel for operational effectiveness while the switch device can be independently positioned at various locations along the cable for user convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible cable acts as an intermediary connection between the firearm accessory and the switch device. This intermediary element transmits electrical power and control signals while allowing physical separation and flexible positioning of the switch device away from the accessory.
2Device complexity
If fixed switch devices are used on firearms, then structural simplicity is maintained, but user-controlled operation and programmability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The switch device incorporates multiple functions including momentary contact operation, constant on operation, and programmable modes. This multi-functionality allows a single device to provide both simple fixed switching and complex user-controlled operation with various programmable settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The switch device transitions from static fixed positioning to dynamic flexible positioning through the flexible cable connection. Additionally, the switch provides dynamic operational modes that can be changed through programming, allowing the system to adapt to different user needs and tactical situations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If remote positioning of the switch device is enabled via flexible cable, then positioning flexibility is improved, but connection reliability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible cable with connector is used to connect the switch device to the firearm accessory. This flexible connection maintains electrical reliability while allowing the switch device to be positioned remotely and adjusted to various locations without compromising the electrical connection.
4Adaptability or versatility
If programmable switches are incorporated, then user-controlled operation is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The switch device integrates multiple operational modes (momentary contact, constant on, programmable) within a single unit. This consolidation provides enhanced user control while managing complexity by combining multiple functions in one device rather than requiring separate switches for each mode.
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AI summary
Implementations of an electrical switch device are provided. In some implementations, the electrical switch device may be used to operate electrically powered firearm accessories (e.g., lasers and illumination tools). In some implementations, the electrical switch device may be conductively connected to a firearm accessory by a flexible cable having a connector thereon. In this way, the electrical switch device may be remotely positioned relative to the firearm accessory to which it is attached. In some implementations, the electrical switch device may be secured to a mounting interface (e.g., KeyMod or M-LOK® accessory mounting slots and/or a Picatinny rail) for firearm accessories. In some implementations, the electrical switch device may include user selectable programs that control the operation of connected firearm accessories.