Rotational Sighting Apparatus With Elastic Automatic Rotation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current sighting mechanisms in toy and actual guns lack automatic or semi-automatic rotational functions, making them inconvenient to use, and the varying designs of front and rear sight molds lead to increased manufacturing costs.
Innovation Solution
A rotational sighting apparatus with a base, an aiming member, and a pressing pivotal axle that allows the aiming member to be automatically rotated from a horizontal to a vertical position using an elastic element and locking mechanism, enabling quick and facilitated operation, and utilizing a single set of molds for cost reduction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional sighting mechanisms are used without rotational function, then the structure is simple and manufacturing cost is low, but the ease of operation is poor and aiming convenience is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The sighting mechanism transitions from a static structure to a dynamic one by enabling the aiming member to rotate between horizontal and vertical positions. The elastic element provides automatic rotation capability, allowing the system to adapt its orientation based on operational needs while maintaining structural simplicity through standardized components.
2Ease of manufacture
If different molds are used for front and rear sight bases, then each sight can be optimized for its specific function, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal base design that can accommodate both front and rear sights through a standardized mounting structure. The base includes a through hole and locking mechanism that works with both types of sights, allowing a single mold to produce bases for different sight configurations, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining functional versatility.
3Productivity
If manual rotation of aiming member is required, then the structure remains simple, but the productivity and aiming speed are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic element is configured to automatically rotate the aiming member from a horizontal position to a vertical position without requiring manual intervention. This self-service mechanism uses the elastic element's inherent properties to perform the rotation action, significantly improving aiming speed while keeping the overall structure simple and avoiding complex motorized or powered rotation systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus provides convenient and quick aiming capabilities while reducing manufacturing costs by allowing the aiming member to be automatically rotated and using a single set of molds for both front and rear sights.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic element configured to drive the pressing pivotal axle to rotate
Data Source
AI summary
A rotational sighting apparatus includes a base, an aiming member and a pressing pivotal axle. The base includes a main body, a side cover and a through hole formed on the side cover. The side cover further includes a locking portion adjacent to the through hole. The aiming member includes a rotating portion and a pivotal attachment hole formed to penetrate through the rotating portion. The pressing pivotal axle penetrates through the pivotal attachment hole to connect with the rotating portion via the through hole. The pressing pivotal axle includes a locking key moveably locked onto the locking portion and an elastic element configured to drive the pressing pivotal axle to rotate. Accordingly, when the locking key disengages from the locking portion, the elastic element drives the pressing pivotal axle to allow the aiming element to rotate from a first position to a second position.