Retrofit Trigger and Safety Device for Remote Firearm Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm systems lack remote operability and safe mode adjustment capabilities, posing risks to operators in dangerous situations.
Innovation Solution
A retrofit trigger and safety mechanism device that includes a device body, trigger mechanism, and safety mechanism, allowing remote operation and adjustment between firing and safe modes via a belt drive system and communication components, enabling secure and efficient firearm control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a firearm is made remotely operable with a trigger device, then operator safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger device is divided into separate functional components: a device body for attachment, a trigger mechanism with actuating component, and a safety mechanism with selector component. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, improving overall system reliability while managing complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The trigger actuating component acts as an intermediary between the remote control system and the firearm's trigger. It translates remote inputs into mechanical trigger actuation, enabling remote operation without direct operator contact with the firearm, thus improving safety while maintaining controlled complexity.
2Reliability
If a safety mechanism is added to adjust between firing and safe modes, then operator safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The safety mechanism is integrated with the trigger device body, sharing the same housing and attachment system. The safety selector component is coupled with the device body and works in conjunction with the trigger mechanism, merging safety functions with the existing trigger structure to avoid adding separate complex systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The device body serves multiple functions: it houses the trigger mechanism, accommodates the safety mechanism, provides attachment to the firearm receiver, and positions both mechanisms correctly. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components and simplifies the overall device structure.
3Extent of automation
If the trigger actuating component is positioned within the trigger guard adjacent to the trigger, then remote firing capability is achieved, but ease of operation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The manual trigger pull operation is replaced with a remotely actuated mechanical system. The trigger actuating component is positioned within the trigger guard to directly engage the firearm's trigger, but is actuated through a belt drive mechanism from a remote location, substituting the operator's direct mechanical action with a remote mechanical system.
4Ease of manufacture
If a single bolt attachment system is used for the device body, then ease of manufacture is improved, but reliability of attachment may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device body is pre-configured with attachment features and the single bolt is positioned to engage critical attachment points before final assembly. This preliminary positioning ensures that the simplified single-bolt attachment system achieves reliable securing of the trigger device to the firearm receiver without requiring complex multi-bolt assemblies.
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AI summary
A trigger device that is attachable to a firearm includes a device body, a trigger mechanism, and a safety mechanism. The trigger device is configured to enable remote firing of the firearm. The device body that is attachable to the firearm to removably couple the trigger device to the firearm. The trigger mechanism is coupled with the device body and is configured to engage a trigger of the firearm to effect firing of the firearm. The safety mechanism is also coupled with the device body and is configured to engage a safety of the firearm to adjust the firearm between a firing mode and a safe mode.