Toy Gun Feed Neck Module with UV Projectile Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for improved charging of luminescent projectiles used in toy guns, particularly in low-lighting environments, to enhance visibility and tracking during games without requiring players to exit the playing field.
Innovation Solution
A feed neck module for toy guns that includes a housing with a conduit and a light source, such as a UV LED, which emits light onto luminescent projectiles as they pass through, along with a sensor to activate the light source and a power source, allowing for quick and efficient charging of the projectiles while remaining in the game.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If players charge luminescent projectiles outside the playing field, then projectiles can be charged effectively, but players lose game time and must exit the playing field
Solution Approach 1:
The feed neck module pre-charges projectiles with luminescent material before they are needed in the game. The charging mechanism is integrated into the feed system, so projectiles are continuously or periodically charged as they pass through the feed neck, eliminating the need for players to stop and charge them manually during gameplay.
Solution Approach 2:
The feed neck module autonomously charges projectiles without requiring player intervention. The system includes a light source that automatically activates when a projectile passes through the feed neck, and a sensor detects the projectile's presence to trigger the charging process, making the system self-regulating and hands-free.
2Productivity
If a light source is integrated into the feed neck module, then projectiles can be charged quickly during gameplay, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The feed neck module serves multiple functions: it feeds projectiles into the launcher, charges them with luminescent material using an integrated light source, and uses a sensor to detect projectile presence. By combining these functions into a single integrated module rather than separate components, the patent reduces overall system complexity while maintaining high charging speed.
3Illumination intensity
If luminescent material is used in projectiles, then visibility in low-light conditions improves, but the projectiles require external light sources to charge effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The luminescent projectiles automatically receive charging light from the feed neck module's integrated light source as they pass through the feed channel. The sensor detects when a projectile is in position and triggers the light source, creating a self-regulating system that charges projectiles on-demand without requiring external equipment or manual intervention.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The feed neck module effectively charges luminescent projectiles, ensuring they glow brightly, improving visibility and tracking in low-light conditions, thus enhancing gameplay experience by allowing players to see their projectiles and identify hits without needing to leave the field.
Implementation Method 1
a light source, wherein the light source emits light onto the projectile passing through the conduit, wherein the projectile includes a luminescent material and absorbs the light
Implementation Method 2
the projectile includes a luminescent material and absorbs the light
Implementation Method 3
the projectile includes a luminescent material and absorbs the light
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AI summary
A feed neck module that is easily attached or detached to a toy gun and a loader. The feed neck module has a mounting bracket for the toy gun and threads for the loader. The mounting bracket and threads are compatible with a variety of different toy guns and loaders. Furthermore, the feed neck module has a conduit which allows projectiles (paintballs, airsoft BBs, gel balls, etc.) to travel from the loader to the toy gun. The conduit may include a funnel to control the flow of the projectiles. The projectiles may be made of a luminescent material (e.g., the projectiles glow in the dark). Furthermore, the feed neck module may have a UV light source that radiates light onto the projectiles as they travel through the conduit. The UV light source may fully charge the projectiles before the projectiles enter the toy gun.