Shotgun Pump Handle with Replaceable Grip and Hand Loop
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional shotgun pump handles lack elements that provide comfort and improved engagement, necessitating a design that incorporates a replaceable grip member and a loop member for enhanced operation.
Innovation Solution
A shotgun pump handle with a body made of cast aluminum, featuring a replaceable grip member made of foam rubber, a loop member extending downward, and integrated light and laser members for improved functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional pump handle designs are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but user comfort and engagement are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The pump handle is divided into separate components: a body portion and a removable grip portion. This segmentation allows the grip to be replaced and customized independently to improve user comfort while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The grip portion is designed to be removable and replaceable, transforming a static component into a dynamic one. This allows users to adjust the grip based on their preferences and needs, enhancing ease of operation without permanently complicating the device structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed grip design is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but adaptability to different users is limited
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the grip from the body, the invention enables different grip sizes and designs to be manufactured independently and attached to the same body, providing adaptability without requiring complex custom manufacturing for each user variant.
Solution Approach 2:
The body portion serves as a universal component that can accommodate multiple grip portions with different sizes and configurations, allowing a single body design to serve multiple user needs and applications.
3Productivity
If traditional pump handle design is used, then the device is simple, but operational efficiency and engagement are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The separation of the grip portion allows for optimized ergonomic design that can improve operational efficiency during pump handle usage, while the modular nature keeps the added complexity manageable and focused only on the grip component rather than the entire device.
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AI summary
A shotgun pump handle that is slidably coupled to a magazine tube of a shotgun that includes a body having a replaceable grip member and a loop portion. The shotgun pump handle includes a body that is manufactured from aluminum or other similar material wherein the body includes a first end and a second end. A grip member is releasably secured to a lower portion of the body wherein the grip member is manufactured from foam rubber or similar material and is provided in alternate sizes. A loop member is integrally formed with the body wherein an end of the loop member is contiguous with the bottom portion of the body proximate the second end and the distal end is formed with the bottom of the body proximate the first end. The loop member creates a void for a human hand to be journaled thereinto.