Tactical Utility Pole System for Precision Breaching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tactical devices for breaching buildings in hostage situations are inefficient and risky, with existing pole systems lacking precision, reliability, and exposing operators to danger due to timing delays and inadequate means for simultaneous surveillance and entry.
Innovation Solution
A customizable tactical utility pole system with extendable sections, angled attachments, and quick-release couplings for rapid configuration, featuring breaching points and instantaneous distraction device detonation via pin guns, reducing operator exposure and enhancing precision in breaching windows and doors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fuse with 3 second delay is used to detonate the distraction round, then the device can be activated and thrown with some preparation time, but the timing precision is poor and the operator cannot cancel the detonation if needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional fuse-based mechanical timing system with an electronic detonation system. The electronic system allows for precise timing control and the ability to cancel detonation by simply releasing the trigger, eliminating the 3-second delay and providing immediate response capability while maintaining ease of operation.
2Ease of manufacture
If an improvised pole or light-duty BangPole is used, then the device is simple and easy to manufacture, but it lacks the strength to break windows and provide adequate leverage
Solution Approach 1:
The pole system is divided into multiple telescoping sections that can be extended and locked into position. This segmentation allows the pole to achieve the necessary length and strength for window breaching operations while maintaining relative simplicity in construction. The telescoping mechanism provides both the required strength and the ability to adjust length for different operational needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The pole incorporates a telescoping mechanism that allows dynamic adjustment of length. The sections can be extended to provide greater leverage for window breaching and then locked in place to maintain the extended position during the operation. This dynamic capability enables the pole to adapt to different operational requirements while maintaining sufficient strength.
3Length of moving object
If the pole is made longer to reach windows on upper floors, then the reach is improved, but the pole becomes less stable and harder to control
Solution Approach 1:
The pole is constructed from multiple telescoping sections that can be extended to the required length and then locked into place. This segmentation allows the pole to achieve maximum reach for upper floor windows while maintaining stability through the locking mechanism that secures each section in its extended position, preventing excessive movement and improving control.
4Measurement precision
If the operator stands close to the window to deliver the distraction round, then the delivery is more precise, but the operator is exposed to greater risk from the suspect
Solution Approach 1:
The pole system allows the operator to position themselves at a safe distance from the window while still achieving precise delivery of the distraction round. The extended pole acts as a lever that can reach the window and deliver the round with precision while keeping the operator at a remote, safer position, thereby reducing exposure to the threat.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system allows for rapid and precise breaching of structures with reduced operator risk, enabling timely and controlled entry while minimizing exposure to potential threats, thereby enhancing safety for both law enforcement and hostages.
Implementation Method 1
a shock tube extending from the pin gun to the distraction device. Upon firing, the pin gun propels a shotgun shell primer or other type of explosive cap through the shock tube to a distraction device
Implementation Method 2
a distraction device containing an explosive charge. The attachment is swung at a window opening and the explosive charge breaks the glass panes
Data Source
AI summary
A tactical utility pole system for use by law enforcement is described. Embodiments of the system are user configurable depending on a particular tactical need. Variations are described for breaching a locked door, breaching a closed window and delivering and nearly instantaneously detonating a distraction within the associated structure, breaching a closed window and delivering a stream of OC or other chemical spray within the associated structure, and breaching a closed window and delivering a chemical grenade within the structure. Other variations are also contemplated.