Rail-Mounted Firearm Accessory Shield for Contact Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm accessory mounts and guards are inadequate in protecting accessories from damage during use, transport, or storage, often adding weight and requiring removal before use, and are not specifically designed for rail mount systems.
Innovation Solution
A protector assembly with a base and shield that envelopes the accessory, using adjustable clamping and indexing to secure to the rail, providing protection without adding substantial weight, and includes sighting elements for quick alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a guard is used to protect the firearm accessory, then protection from damage is improved, but the guard adds substantial weight to the firearm
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a thin-walled cylindrical shell structure that provides protective enclosure for the firearm accessory while maintaining minimal weight. The shell acts as a flexible yet protective barrier that prevents contact damage without requiring heavy materials, directly resolving the contradiction between protection and weight.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a guard is used to protect the firearm accessory, then protection from damage is improved, but the guard is easily dislocated during contact
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the guard structure with the mounting system by integrating the cylindrical shell with the rail mount base. The guard becomes a unified assembly with the mounting mechanism, preventing dislocation during contact while maintaining protective function. The indexing elements and fasteners create a combined structure that remains stable under impact.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a guard is used to protect the firearm accessory, then protection from damage is improved, but the guard is removed when using the firearm
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates sighting elements directly on the guard structure, allowing the user to perform sighting operations through the guard without removing it. The preliminary integration of functional elements into the guard enables the guard to remain in place during firearm operation, eliminating the need for removal while maintaining both protection and usability.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If a prior guard design is used, then protection is provided, but the guard is not specifically designed for rail mount systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the guard with universal compatibility features including a base that interfaces with standard rail mount systems using indexing elements and fasteners. The guard structure can accommodate various firearm accessories while maintaining compatibility with common rail configurations, achieving both specialized adaptation and universal applicability.
Data Source
AI summary
A protector assembly for mounting a firearm accessory on a firearm includes a base having a rail opening for receiving an elongated rail on the firearm extending parallel to the barrel. The base of the protector assembly includes an accessory opening sized and shaped for receiving and attaching the firearm accessory, such as a sight, to the base. The protector assembly further comprises a shield attached to the base that is longer than the firearm accessory to at least partially envelope the firearm accessory without contacting the firearm accessory when the firearm accessory is attached to the base to protect the firearm accessory from damage due to contact between the firearm accessory and other objects during use, transport, or storage of the firearm.