Rapid Fire Toy Launcher With Dual Triggered Feeding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing toy projectile launchers lack the capability for dual triggered feeding of projectiles from multiple magazine clips with multiple interlock features, and do not have propelling mechanisms that can receive projectiles based on the combination of several keys, including a propelling mechanism trigger and a fire key, which disables the mechanism after a predetermined period if the gear combination is not in proper orientation.
Innovation Solution
A toy launch apparatus with a clips carriage mounted for translatable movement, using a carriage selector to position clips in line for individual projectile feeding and launch, featuring a propelling mechanism enabled by a combination of several keys, including a propelling mechanism trigger and a fire trigger, with a Home key verifying the gear combination orientation and disabling the mechanism if not in the proper position after a predetermined time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a propelling mechanism is enabled with combination of several keys (trigger key and fire key) for rapid fire operations, then the reliability and safety of projectile discharge is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple interlock features and keys
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger mechanism is segmented into separate functional keys: a propelling mechanism trigger key for advancing projectiles and a fire trigger key for discharge authorization. This segmentation allows independent control of projectile feeding and firing, improving safety while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
An electronic logic element acts as an intermediary that receives inputs from multiple keys (propelling trigger key, fire trigger key, Home key, Detect key) and processes them to control the propelling mechanism. This intermediary component coordinates the complex interactions between multiple keys without requiring direct mechanical interlocks, thereby improving reliability while containing complexity
2Reliability
If a Home key is added to verify gear combination orientation and disable mechanism after predetermined time, then the reliability and operational safety is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The Home key verifies gear combination orientation in advance before enabling fire operations. By checking the correct orientation beforehand, the system prevents unauthorized discharge and ensures proper setup, improving operational safety without requiring complex real-time monitoring mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The Home key provides feedback on gear combination orientation to the electronic logic element. This feedback mechanism allows the system to monitor its own state and make appropriate control decisions, improving reliability through self-verification while using a simple binary signal that does not significantly increase complexity
3Productivity
If dual triggered feeding mechanism is implemented for rapid fire operations, then the productivity of projectile launching is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple magazine clips and positioning mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The clips carriage is designed with translatable movement capability, allowing dynamic repositioning of magazine clips into the firing position. This dynamic positioning system enables rapid exchange between multiple clips without manual intervention, increasing productivity while using a simple linear translation mechanism that avoids excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The propelling mechanism automatically advances projectiles from multiple magazine clips through the feed channel without requiring manual reloading or positioning. The system serves itself by continuously cycling clips and projectiles through the launch sequence, improving productivity while the automated nature reduces the need for complex control mechanisms
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AI summary
Apparatus and methods employing dual triggered feeding of projectiles from plural or multiple magazine clips with multiple interlock features in a rapid fire toy launcher employing a clips carriage mounted for translatable movement using a carriage selector separately positions clips in line for individual projectile feeding and launch. A propelling mechanism receives projectiles from an elongated projectile checking subassembly using a reversible projectile advancing feeder with a gear combination that advances and returns a pusher extension for feeding projectiles through the clips carriage upper portion. The reversible projectile advancing feeder is positioned in the housing forward the inserted magazine clips. Triggers including a propelling mechanism trigger activates a key and a fire key is activated with a fire trigger.