Rail Mountable Weapon Light With Ramp Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional apparatuses for mounting accessory devices on firearms are complex, prone to failure, and difficult to install and service, especially in harsh environments, posing risks in military or police operations.
Innovation Solution
A rail mountable device with a housing and rail clamp featuring a screw receptacle and screw with ramp members that lock together upon rotation, allowing for secure mounting and easy servicing, along with a removable battery pack and user-operable switches for operational control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional mounting apparatuses are used, then the accessory device can be securely mounted, but the mounting system becomes complex with many moving parts that are prone to failure
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into distinct functional components: a clamp body with opposing jaws for securing the accessory, a separate screw mechanism for actuation, and ramp members for force transmission. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while reducing overall complexity compared to integrated conventional designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The screw mechanism is extracted as a separate, removable component from the mounting system. This allows the screw to be easily removed and replaced without disassembling the entire mounting apparatus, simplifying maintenance and reducing the complexity of the overall system while maintaining secure mounting capability.
2Reliability
If conventional mounting apparatuses are used, then the accessory device can be securely mounted, but installation and servicing become difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The ramp members are pre-configured in the clamp body with their inclined surfaces positioned to automatically engage with the screw mechanism. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for complex alignment procedures during installation, allowing the user to simply insert the accessory and tighten the screw for immediate secure mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system incorporates dynamic elements including the movable screw mechanism that can be easily inserted and removed, and the ramp members that convert rotational screw motion into linear clamping force. This dynamic design allows for quick installation and servicing operations while maintaining secure mounting when engaged.
3Reliability
If the accessory device is firmly secured to withstand harsh environments, then mounting reliability improves, but the device becomes difficult to service when left secured to the firearm
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into a permanent clamp body that remains attached to the firearm and a removable screw mechanism. This segmentation allows the clamp body to be firmly secured to withstand harsh environments while the screw can be easily removed for servicing the accessory device without removing the entire mounting apparatus.
Solution Approach 2:
The screw mechanism is extracted as a removable component that can be taken out for servicing while the clamp body remains firmly secured to the firearm. This extraction principle enables easy maintenance and replacement of the accessory device while maintaining the durability and security of the mounted connection.
4Ease of operation
If a simple mounting mechanism is used, then ease of installation improves, but the mounting system becomes bulky and heavy affecting firearm aiming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into compact components including a small clamp body and a slender screw mechanism. This segmentation allows for a lightweight design that minimizes impact on firearm balance and aiming while maintaining simple installation through the modular structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic screw mechanism provides a simple rotational-to-linear motion conversion that achieves secure mounting with minimal mechanical elements. This dynamic approach eliminates the need for bulky static fastening structures, reducing weight while maintaining installation simplicity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a secure, easy-to-install, and serviceable mounting system for accessory devices on firearms, enhancing operational safety and efficiency in tactical environments while allowing for convenient battery replacement and operation.
Implementation Method 1
a screw configured to be threaded into the screw receptacle. The screw and the screw receptacle may be configured to be pulled toward each other in response to a rotation of the screw about an axis in a first direction
Implementation Method 2
a first ramp member coupled to the screw and configured to move relative to the screw, and a second ramp member coupled to the screw receptacle and configured to move relative to the screw receptacle. The first ramp member and the second ramp member may be configured to be pulled toward each other in response to the pulling together of the screw and the screw receptacle
Data Source
AI summary
A rail mountable device may be provided that is configured to be secured firmly to a rail. In one example, the rail mountable device may include a rail clamp that includes a screw, a screw receptacle, a first ramp member coupled to the screw, and a second ramp member coupled to the screw receptacle and configured to move relative to the screw receptacle. Additionally, the rail mountable device may include a removeable battery pack with a battery indicator. Furthermore, the rail mountable device may include a plurality of switches disposed on either side of the rail mountable device. The switches may be coupled to a bracket and a mode of the rail mountable device may be operated through manipulation of the switches. Additional embodiments and related methods are provided.