Suppressor Dual-Point Attachment for Barrel Misalignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm suppressors with a single point of attachment are prone to loosening and misalignment, leading to potential catastrophic failures and undesirable effects on ballistic performance, while also affecting the handling and balance of firearms.
Innovation Solution
A multicameral suppressor design with two points of attachment to a firearm barrel, incorporating a tubular housing with threaded components that securely engage with the barrel, providing advanced sound suppression without lengthening the firearm and maintaining accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a single point of attachment is used for the suppressor, then the device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but the reliability and security of attachment deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The suppressor attachment system is segmented into multiple discrete threaded components positioned at different locations along the barrel. Each component independently engages with the barrel threads, distributing the attachment function across multiple points rather than relying on a single attachment mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment system transitions from a single-point attachment to a multi-point attachment distributed along the longitudinal dimension of the barrel. This spatial distribution of attachment points enhances security without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
2Device complexity
If a single point of attachment is used for the suppressor, then the device complexity is reduced, but the resistance to jarring and misalignment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is divided into multiple independent threaded components that are spaced apart along the barrel. This segmentation allows each component to independently resist jarring forces, distributing mechanical stress and preventing misalignment that would occur with a single attachment point.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If an external suppressor is attached to the muzzle, then sound suppression is achieved, but the handling and balance of the firearm deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The suppressor is designed to overlap with the barrel portion, with the threaded components engaging the barrel from the inside. This nested configuration allows the suppressor to be integrated within the barrel's spatial envelope, minimizing the increase in overall length and reducing the impact on firearm handling and balance.
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AI summary
A suppressor, an integrally suppressed barrel system, and a method for coupling a suppressor to a firearm barrel are provided. In an embodiment, a suppressor is configured to have two distinct fittings, each of which provides a point of contact for coupling with a firearm barrel. The suppressor or integrally suppressed barrel system may comprise an expansion chamber with an expansion chamber baffle and wire mesh to alter the sonic characteristics of a report associated with the discharging of a firearm. In some embodiments, the expansion chamber baffle may be movable, allowing for modification to the sonic properties of a cold bore shot vis-à-vis subsequent shots. The method for coupling the suppressor to the firearm barrel includes engaging first and second threaded portions of the firearm barrel with corresponding threaded inner surfaces of first and second suppressor fittings.