Quick Release Locking System with Electric and Manual Mechanisms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current firearm storage systems lack a secure and quick release mechanism that ensures the firearm cannot be discharged even when locked away, and there is a need for alternative systems that allow for rapid unlocking without the use of a key.
Innovation Solution
A quick release storage and locking system comprising a base with an electric lock, an L-shaped locking bar, and a locking post, where the electric lock can be activated via wireless communication or a keypad, and the manual lock can be activated with a physical key, allowing for secure attachment and rapid release of firearms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If a traditional manual lock system is used for firearm storage, then the firearm is securely locked away, but the unlocking process requires a physical key and takes considerable time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical key-based locking system with an electric lock mechanism that can be actuated by wireless signals or keypads. The electric lock includes a solenoid that converts electrical energy to mechanical motion to engage and disengage the locking pin, eliminating the need for manual key insertion and turning. This substitution dramatically reduces unlocking time while maintaining security through electronic authentication methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates multiple authentication methods including wireless communication (RFID, Bluetooth) and keypad entry that allow the user to unlock the firearm storage without physical key manipulation. The electric lock automatically actuates upon receiving the correct authentication signal, providing a self-service unlocking experience that eliminates the time-consuming process of key-based manual locking.
2Reliability
If a secure locking mechanism is implemented to prevent firearm discharge, then safety is improved, but the system complexity increases with multiple locking components
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is divided into distinct functional segments: an electric lock component for primary securing, a manual lock component for backup securing, and a trigger lock component for preventing discharge. Each segment operates independently but works together to provide comprehensive security. This segmentation allows the system to achieve high safety reliability through multiple layers of protection while managing complexity by assigning specific functions to each component.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates both electric and manual locking mechanisms that can operate dynamically based on user needs. The electric lock provides rapid automated securing and unlocking, while the manual lock offers a backup mechanical securing method. This dynamic multi-mode operation enhances safety reliability by providing redundant security paths while managing system complexity through modular component design.
3Ease of operation
If an electric lock system with wireless activation is used, then quick release capability is improved, but the device complexity and power requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses wireless communication modules (RFID, Bluetooth) as intermediaries to transmit authentication signals between the user's device and the electric lock. This intermediary layer enables contactless, rapid authentication and lock actuation, dramatically improving ease of operation and quick release capability. The wireless intermediary eliminates the need for physical key manipulation while managing the complexity of electronic systems through standardized communication protocols.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides secure storage and quick release of firearms, enabling them to be unlocked in less than five seconds using wireless communication or a keypad, ensuring safety and convenience without the need for a physical key.
Implementation Method 1
The electric lock may include a microcontroller, a solenoid and a locking pin.
Data Source
AI summary
A quick release storage and locking system with a base, an electric lock, an L-shaped locking bar and a locking post is provided. The L-shaped locking bar comprises a first end movably attached to the base and a second end with a manual lock spaced apart from the first end. The locking post comprises a first locking end and a second locking end spaced apart from the first locking end. The electric lock is configured to engage the first locking end of the locking post such that the locking post is securely attached to the base and the manual lock is configured to engage the second locking end of the locking post such that the locking post is securely attached to the L-shaped locking bar. In some embodiments, the electric lock may be wirelessly activated. In the alternative or in addition to, the electric lock may be keypad activated.