Threaded Coupler With Integrated Baffle For Firearm Sound Suppressor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional firearm sound suppressors lack an efficient mechanism for additional sound suppression beyond the standard channels and baffles, leading to residual noise from hot gases.
Innovation Solution
A modular sound suppressor system featuring a threaded coupler with integrated supplemental baffles that applies compressive forces to sound suppressor modules, enhancing sound absorption and reducing noise through additional baffle integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional connectors are used to connect sound suppressor components, then the device complexity is reduced, but the sound suppression effectiveness deteriorates due to residual noise from hot gases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is merged with a baffle component to create an integrated assembly. The connector body incorporates internal baffles that are positioned to intercept hot gases flowing through the connector, thereby combining the functions of connection and sound suppression into a single component rather than separate elements
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical connection between sound suppressor components while also acting as a sound suppression element through its integrated baffle structure, eliminating the need for separate connection and suppression components
2Object-affected harmful factors
If additional baffles are integrated into the connector, then the sound suppression effectiveness is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The baffle is integrated into the connector body as a single molded or machined piece rather than being a separate component requiring assembly. This merging of functions into one manufacturable unit reduces the number of parts and assembly steps despite adding sound suppression capability
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the coupler applies compressive force to sound suppressor modules, then the sound suppression performance is enhanced, but the force applied may increase stress on the components
Solution Approach 1:
The coupler is pre-threaded and configured to automatically apply compressive force to the sound suppressor modules upon assembly. The threading mechanism is designed to engage and progressively apply compression as the coupler is screwed onto the modules, ensuring proper sealing and contact without requiring additional adjustment or force application steps
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 modular design with integrated baffles provides enhanced sound suppression, reducing noise amplitude by cooling and slowing hot gases more effectively than conventional connectors, offering improved performance in both short and long configurations.
Implementation Method 1
the first surface of the first portion is configured to apply a compressive force to an adjacent sound suppression module disposed within first housing
Implementation Method 2
The channels reduce both the temperature of the hot gas and the speed with which the hot gas is travelling
Implementation Method 3
The channels reduce both the temperature of the hot gas and the speed with which the hot gas is travelling
Implementation Method 4
the first threads and the second threads are defined on an exterior surface of the first portion and the second portion, respectively
Data Source
AI summary
Examples include a threaded coupler for connecting two portions of a firearm sound suppressor housing together. The threaded coupler includes a sound suppressing baffle. Using the coupler and its integrated baffle provides additional sound suppression compared to sound suppressors with other types of connectors between housing portions.