Quick Connect Pistol Suppressor with Wave Spring Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing semi-automatic pistol suppressor systems hinder rapid attachment and detachment due to the need for threading, which is not suitable for military or tactical situations where speed and ease of use are critical.
Innovation Solution
A quick connect system that integrates a Linear Inertial Decoupler (LID) within a housing and piston configuration, utilizing a wave spring and washer mechanism to allow for rapid connection and disconnection of a suppressor, eliminating the need for a separate LID device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a threaded connection is used to attach the suppressor to the LID device, then the connection is secure and reliable, but the attachment and detachment process becomes slow and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into separate components: a quick connect device with locking lugs that engage with notches in the suppressor, and a separate threaded barrel connection. This segmentation allows the suppressor to be rapidly attached to the quick connect device without threading, while maintaining secure connection through the locking mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The quick connect device incorporates a movable locking mechanism with spring-loaded lugs that automatically engage with notches when the suppressor is inserted. The locking lugs can dynamically transition between engaged and disengaged states, enabling rapid attachment and detachment while maintaining reliable connection during use.
2Reliability
If a LID device is used to decouple the suppressor from the barrel, then the firearm can cycle properly with a suppressor attached, but the system becomes more complex and requires additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The quick connect device merges the LID decoupling function with the suppressor mounting function into a single integrated component. The quick connect device includes both the threaded connection to the barrel and the suppressor mounting interface, eliminating the need for separate LID and suppressor adapter components.
Solution Approach 2:
The quick connect device serves multiple functions: it provides threaded connection to the barrel, rapid attach/detach capability for the suppressor, automatic decoupling during recoil, and locking mechanism for secure attachment. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity despite the added capabilities.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the suppressor is permanently attached to the barrel, then the connection is stable and secure, but the suppressor cannot be rapidly removed for tactical situations
Solution Approach 1:
The quick connect device is pre-configured with locking lugs and notches that are positioned to automatically engage when the suppressor is inserted. The spring mechanism is pre-loaded to provide immediate locking action, eliminating the need for manual threading or adjustment during attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The quick connect device acts as an intermediary component between the barrel and suppressor. It provides a standardized interface with notches that receive locking lugs, mediating the connection between the two components and enabling rapid attachment while maintaining stable connection during use.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables rapid and secure attachment and detachment of a suppressor to a semi-automatic pistol, improving usability in high-pressure situations by temporarily uncoupling the suppressor from the barrel during recoil, ensuring efficient firearm cycling.
Implementation Method 1
a wave spring positioned in the upper recess of the piston, the wave spring being positioned adjacent the piston shoulder and a washer positioned within the upper recess of the piston. The quick connect includes a cap having a central opening being positioned adjacent the first end of the housing, a portion of the cap being connected to the first end of the piston, the cap having an internal locking profile. The washer is positioned between the wave spring and the internal locking profile of the cap and the wave spring biases the washer towards the internal locking profile of the cap.
Data Source
AI summary
A quick connect for a pistol suppressor includes a housing having a first end, a second end, and a central bore with an upper portion, a lower portion, and an internal shoulder separating the upper and lower portions. A piston is within the central bore of the housing. The piston includes a piston shoulder that creates an upper recess within a central bore of the piston. A ring having a locking profile is selectively connected to the second end of the piston between the housing and the piston and a spring is positioned around an exterior of the piston. A wave spring is positioned in the upper recess of the piston adjacent the piston shoulder and a washer. A cap with a central opening and an internal locking profile is connected to the piston with the wave spring biasing the washer towards the locking profile.