Quick-Eject Handgun Case with Configurable Receiver
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing handgun storage devices are cumbersome and slow to access, particularly for quick retrieval in emergency situations, and are not adaptable to varying handgun sizes and weights, limiting their compatibility and effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A portable, lightweight handgun storage device with a quick-eject mechanism that allows single-handed access and deployment, featuring a configurable receiver and adjustable tension to accommodate different handgun sizes and weights, and utilizing biometric authorization for secure and rapid access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing safe mechanisms (keylocks, biometric readers) are used to securely store handguns, then security and safety are improved, but access time increases significantly (10 seconds or more)
Solution Approach 1:
The handgun is pre-positioned in the case and the authorization component is pre-configured to recognize the user's biometric data. When authorized, the ejection mechanism is pre-loaded and immediately deploys the handgun without requiring manual retrieval, thus reducing access time while maintaining security through biometric verification
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs the retrieval operation automatically once authorization is granted. The ejection component self-actuates to deploy the handgun without requiring the user to manually open the case or reach in to retrieve the weapon, enabling single-handed operation and significantly reducing access time
2Ease of manufacture
If generic handgun cases are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but compatibility with varying handgun sizes and weights is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The ejection mechanism includes an adjustable-tension component that can be modified to accommodate different handgun weights and sizes. This dynamic adjustment capability allows a single case design to work with multiple handgun types while maintaining optimal ejection force for each specific weapon
Solution Approach 2:
The configurable receiver and adjustable-tension ejection component allow the case parameters to be modified for different handgun calibers, sizes, and weights. This enables a universal case design that adapts to various firearms without requiring multiple specialized cases, balancing manufacturing simplicity with versatility
3Reliability
If two-handed operation is required to open the case and retrieve the gun, then secure handling is improved, but operational speed and ease of use in emergency situations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The case is designed so that once biometric authorization is granted, the ejection mechanism automatically deploys the handgun without requiring the user to manually open the case or use both hands to retrieve it. The system serves itself by performing the retrieval action, enabling single-handed operation while maintaining secure biometric authentication
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical retrieval process (opening the case and reaching in to grab the gun) is replaced with an automated ejection mechanism that uses a spring-loaded or motorized system to deploy the handgun. This substitution eliminates the need for two-handed operation while maintaining security through biometric verification
Data Source
AI summary
In accordance with the embodiments disclosed herein, the present disclosure is related to a storage device for safely securing handguns while simultaneously enabling the handgun user to be immediately armed. Novel features comprise a quick-eject component that requires the user to use only one hand to both open the case and retrieve the gun; a configurable receiver that allows for the case to be compatible with different-size handguns; and an adjustable-tension component that enables configuration of the necessary tension so that the handgun is deployed with only the necessary amount of force. The disclosed storage device is mobile and lightweight and may be opened through various mechanisms, such as a biometric fingerprint reader. Methods for the manufacturing of such storage devices are also disclosed herein.