Rotatable Ballistic Shield for Firearm Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional body armor provides inadequate protection for users in non-upright positions, such as when firing a weapon from a prone position, and compromises mobility due to the weight and rigidity of high-strength materials used for ballistic protection.
Innovation Solution
A personal protection shield system for firearms, featuring a quick-attach and quick-detach ballistic plate that can be mounted to a weapon, providing ballistic protection to the torso, neck, and head areas, and allowing for easy detachment and reattachment between weapon and body armor, minimizing weight and maximizing mobility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If body armor uses more high strength material to increase protection level, then ballistic protection capability is improved, but weight increases and mobility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The ballistic protection system is divided into modular components: a lightweight shield body and removable ballistic plates. The ballistic plates can be quickly attached and detached, allowing users to obtain protection only when needed and to distribute the weight of high-strength materials only during combat situations, rather than carrying heavy armor continuously.
Solution Approach 2:
The shield incorporates a rotatable second portion that can move between retracted and extended positions, allowing the ballistic plate to be deployed when protection is needed and retracted when mobility is prioritized. This dynamic configuration enables the system to adapt between protection and mobility states.
2Reliability
If body armor uses high strength material to improve ballistic protection, then protection level is improved, but flexibility deteriorates and mobility is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the flexible shield body from the rigid ballistic plates. The shield body can be made of lightweight, flexible materials that do not restrict movement, while the ballistic protection is provided by removable plates that are only attached when combat threat is present, allowing full mobility during non-combat activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable mounting mechanism allows the ballistic plate to be dynamically positioned and removed as needed. When the second portion rotates to the retracted position, the ballistic plate can be easily detached, restoring full mobility to the user. This dynamic system allows transition between protected and mobile states.
3Reliability
If body armor is designed to protect torso in upright position, then protection against projectiles is improved, but protection effectiveness deteriorates when wearer is in non-upright positions
Solution Approach 1:
The shield with rotatable second portion can be dynamically repositioned to protect different body areas. When the user transitions from upright to prone position, the ballistic plate can be rotated and repositioned to maintain protective coverage over the torso and vital areas, making the protection system adaptable to various combat positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The shield system is designed to provide protection in multiple positions and orientations. The rotatable mechanism and removable ballistic plates allow the same shield to effectively protect the user whether upright, kneeling, or in prone position, making it a universal protection solution for various combat scenarios.
4Ease of operation
If quick-attach and quick-detach mechanism is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a mounting structure with first and second portions, and a ballistic plate with attachment features. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, with the mounting structure providing quick-attach/detach capability through simple mechanical interfaces while the ballistic plate remains a separate, easily replaceable element.
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AI summary
A personal protection shield for use with a weapon, such as a firearm, may be used to protect the operator of the weapon. The shield may include one or more ballistic plates and one or more mounting assemblies to mount a ballistic plate to the weapon.