Shotgun Receiver Locking Box for Secure Wall Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gun safes are expensive, heavy, and inconvenient for wall mounting, and often hinder prompt access to the gun, failing to provide a cost-effective and convenient solution for controlled access, especially in home environments where quick access is desired while preventing access by children or intruders.
Innovation Solution
A locking box designed to securely encase the receiver portion of a shotgun, featuring a base portion, a movable lid with securing members, and a lock assembly, allowing for secure mounting on a wall and easy operation, with the lid locked to prevent access until the correct combination is entered.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional gun safes are used to control access to guns, then access protection is provided, but the device becomes expensive and heavy
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the gun storage protection function into segments: a compact locking box for the receiver portion and separate storage for the barrel. This segmentation allows the critical access control point (receiver) to be secured in a lightweight box while the barrel remains accessible, resolving the contradiction between providing access protection and minimizing weight.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the essential access control function from the traditional full-coverage gun safe. By securing only the receiver portion (which contains the trigger and firing mechanisms) in a locking box, the patent provides adequate access protection without the need for a heavy, full-size safe that would restrict access to the entire gun.
2Reliability
If conventional gun safes are used to control access to guns, then access protection is provided, but the device becomes expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the gun into two parts for storage purposes: the receiver portion (secured in locking box) and the barrel (stored separately). This segmentation allows the use of a smaller, less expensive locking box instead of an expensive full-size gun safe, while still providing adequate access protection for the critical components.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention employs a cost-effective locking box design that provides essential security without the high cost of conventional gun safes. The box uses standard locking mechanisms and simple construction methods, making it an affordable solution that delivers reliable access protection without expensive features.
3Reliability
If conventional gun safes are used to control access to guns, then access protection is provided, but prompt access to the gun is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the gun storage system so that only the receiver portion requires locking/unlocking operations. The barrel can be accessed more quickly since it is stored separately or in an accessible position. This segmentation reduces the time required for access compared to opening a full-size safe containing the entire gun.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the time-consuming aspect of full gun safe access by securing only the critical receiver portion. Users can quickly access the barrel or reposition the gun without undergoing the complete locking/unlocking sequence required for traditional safes, thereby reducing access time while maintaining protection.
4Weight of stationary object
If a locking box covering only the receiver portion is used, then the device becomes lightweight and convenient for wall mounting, but the coverage area is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the gun into two functional parts: the receiver portion (containing trigger and firing mechanisms) and the barrel. The locking box is designed to cover only the receiver portion, which is sufficient for access control purposes. This segmentation allows the box to be small and lightweight while still providing adequate protection for the critical components.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention applies protection selectively to the most critical area (receiver portion) rather than uniformly covering the entire gun. The locking box is designed with dimensions specifically matched to the receiver area, providing concentrated protection where it is most needed while minimizing overall size and weight.
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AI summary
The article includes a body portion which is large enough to accommodate and cover a receiver portion of a shotgun, leaving the stock and most of the barrel of the shotgun exposed outside of the body portion when the shotgun is positioned within the body portion. The body portion includes a base portion, a rotatable lid portion with two extending latch members and a lock assembly, wherein the receiver portion of the shotgun fits between the base portion and the cover portion when the cover portion is locked to the lock assembly by the two latch members.