Side-Open Gun Case Segmented Access for Drying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gun cases are difficult to fully open and invert for drying, which hinders moisture evaporation and can lead to rusting of the gun due to their design, and they lack secure closure mechanisms to prevent accidental opening under the gun's weight.
Innovation Solution
A gun case with significant lengthwise access opening and secure closure system, featuring VELCRO hook and loop fasteners for fold-over flaps, allowing complete inversion for drying and secure closure, along with a buoyant and waterproof design to prevent corrosion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the access opening is minimized to maximize security and moisture resistance, then the gun case remains secure and water-resistant, but the case cannot be fully opened and inverted for drying
Solution Approach 1:
The access opening is divided into two separate openings: a first access opening at the butt end and a second access opening along the length of the case. This segmentation allows the second opening to be opened for drying while the first opening maintains security closure, resolving the contradiction between security and drying capability
Solution Approach 2:
The second access opening is designed to occupy a significant portion of the case length, providing sufficient opening area for both drying access and gun removal, while the first opening maintains minimal opening for security. This partial opening approach achieves drying capability without compromising overall security
2Device complexity
If a single access opening is used at the butt end, then the case structure is simple, but the case is almost impossible to dry due to the elongated shape with relatively small opening
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of a single access opening, the design segments the opening into two locations: one at the butt end and another along the length of the case. This segmentation enables effective drying of the elongated case by allowing air circulation through multiple points, while maintaining relatively simple case structure
3Reliability
If the waterproof exterior fabric is used to protect the gun, then moisture resistance is improved, but the inside surface cannot dry quickly because the waterproof properties inhibit drying
Solution Approach 1:
The access openings are segmented to allow the case to be partially or fully opened for drying while maintaining waterproof closure during storage. This enables the interior to dry quickly when needed while the waterproof exterior continues to protect against moisture during transport and storage
Solution Approach 2:
The access openings transition between closed (waterproof) and open (drying) states dynamically. The flaps can be opened to allow rapid drying of the interior while the waterproof exterior remains intact, resolving the contradiction between moisture protection and drying speed
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy access, secure closure, and quick drying of the gun case, while maintaining protection against moisture and weight-induced accidental opening, ensuring the gun remains secure and rust-free.
Implementation Method 1
A first access opening is provided at the widened end of the gun case, and this is closable by a first fold-over flap that attaches to the outside surface of the gun case by suitable attaching means (such as VELCRO hook and loop fasteners). A second access opening is provided along the length of the gun case, and this is closable by a second fold-over flap that attaches to the outside surface of the gun case.
Implementation Method 2
The gun case is preferably formed of a durable, weather/waterproof outside fabric over a padded and buoyant liner, with a fabric liner impregnated with paraffin wax or other petrolatum compound to displace water and to protect the gun from corrosion.
Implementation Method 3
The layered buoyant padding contained within a water-proof outer shell allows the gun case to float even with a gun contained therein.
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AI summary
A gun case having a waterproof outer shell and an oil impregnated inside fabric liner, and conjoined sidelong and end access openings that allow the gun case to be quickly turned inside out and hung for cleaning and/or drying. Secure fold-over VELCRO® closure flaps are provided for both openings to solidly retain the gun within the gun case and to prevent accidental opening and release of the gun. Padding is disposed between the patterned outer shell fabric and inner liner to cushion the gun as it is transported, and to maintain the buoyancy of the gun case so that it floats even with a gun contained therein.