Replica Weapon Piston Recoil Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing replica weapons for shooting training with immaterial projectiles, such as laser pulses or low-mass plastic balls, fail to replicate the recoil effect experienced with conventional ammunition, and are costly to produce and maintain.
Innovation Solution
A replica weapon design that incorporates a cylinder and piston mechanism, powered by a pressurized fluid source and solenoid valve, to simulate the recoil effect by moving a piston along a longitudinal axis, mimicking the action of firing live ammunition, while using immaterial projectiles like electromagnetic pulses or plastic balls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If replica weapons use immaterial projectiles (laser pulses or low-mass plastic balls), then the cost and danger are reduced, but the recoil effect is not replicated
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the projectile function (laser pulse or low-mass ball) from the recoil function (water-filled balloon). The projectile is fired independently while the recoil is generated separately by releasing water from the balloon, allowing each function to be optimized independently.
Solution Approach 2:
The water-filled balloon acts as an intermediary mechanism that transfers momentum to the weapon system. When water is released from the balloon, it creates a reaction force that simulates recoil, bridging the gap between immaterial projectiles and the need for realistic feedback.
2Reliability
If replica weapons use immaterial projectiles, then safety and cost are improved, but realism in terms of recoil feedback is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a copy of the recoil effect rather than relying on the actual physics of firing immaterial projectiles. The water balloon mechanism reproduces the sensation and magnitude of recoil from real ammunition, providing realistic feedback without using dangerous projectiles.
3Ease of operation
If conventional material projectiles are used for training, then realistic recoil is achieved, but danger and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The dangerous element (conventional ammunition) is extracted from the training system and replaced with immaterial projectiles. The essential training function (recoil feedback) is preserved through the water balloon mechanism, eliminating the need for hazardous materials while maintaining training effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The design allows users to experience a realistic recoil effect during training, improving shooting skills without the hazards and costs associated with live ammunition, while maintaining a low production cost and simplicity in manufacturing.
Implementation Method 1
a pressurized fluid source and solenoid valve, to simulate the recoil effect by moving a piston along a longitudinal axis
Implementation Method 2
a pressurized fluid source and solenoid valve, to simulate the recoil effect
Implementation Method 3
for example electromagnetic pulses such as light pulses produced with in particular a laser generator
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to replica weapons for target practice with immaterial projectiles. The replica weapon according to the invention comprises a frame 1; firing means 2 for immaterial projectiles controllable from an input 3; means for mounting the firing means 2 in cooperation with the frame 1 along a directional axis 4; control means 5 for controlling the firing means 2; a cylinder 10 open at both ends and defined along an axis 11; means for securing the cylinder to the frame 1 so that its axis 11 is substantially coincident with the axis 4; a piston 15 mounted in the cylinder 10 and capable of sliding along the axis 11 between the first 70-1 and second 70-2 positions; means for controlling the movement of the piston 15 between these two positions, and means 20 for returning the piston 15 to its first position.