Rotating Weapon Sight Mount Pivot Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing weapon accessory mounting systems do not efficiently allow for quick alignment and repositioning of accessories like magnifiers with sighting scopes, making it difficult to switch between use and storage positions.
Innovation Solution
A mount system with a base portion that attaches to a weapon rail and an upper portion that pivots between a use position and a storage position, utilizing a pivot mechanism and locking pins to securely align and retract accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an accessory is mounted to a weapon rail using a fixed mounting system, then the accessory remains securely attached, but it cannot be quickly repositioned or removed when not needed
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from a static fixed position to a dynamic adjustable position through a pivot mechanism. The upper portion of the mount can rotate about a pivot axis, allowing the accessory to move between a use position (aligned with the scope) and a storage position (out of the way), enabling quick repositioning while maintaining secure attachment during use
Solution Approach 2:
The mount is divided into distinct functional segments: a base portion that attaches to the rail, an upper portion that holds the accessory, and a pivot mechanism connecting them. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each component - the base remains fixed to the rail while the upper portion can rotate, achieving both secure attachment and quick repositioning
2Productivity
If a pivot mechanism is added to allow quick repositioning, then the accessory can be moved between use and storage positions, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A simple pivot mechanism enables rapid transition between use and storage positions. The pivot allows the upper portion to rotate smoothly about a fixed axis, and combined with spring biasing and detent elements, achieves quick deployment without complex actuators or control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The pivot mechanism incorporates spring-loaded detent elements that automatically engage with corresponding features to lock the upper portion in the use position. This self-locking mechanism eliminates the need for manual locking operations, allowing the accessory to be quickly deployed and secured without complex controls
Data Source
AI summary
A mount for mounting an accessory to a weapon includes a base portion with a forward edge and a rearward edge with a fore-aft axis extending therebetween. The fore-aft axis is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the weapon when attached thereto. An upper portion of the mount has a mounting surface for receiving an accessory. A pivot interconnects the base portion and the upper portion. The pivot has a pivot axis for rotation of the upper portion with respect to the base portion between a use position and a storage position. The upper portion in the use position is disposed above the base portion and in the storage position is disposed to a side of the base portion. The upper portion has a first edge that is a forward edge in the use position and a rearward edge in the storage position.