Trigger Shoe Assembly with Magazine-Well Set Screw Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional 1911 pistols have suboptimal assembly processes for trigger shoe assemblies, requiring complete disassembly for adjustments, and lack efficient engagement features.
Innovation Solution
A trigger shoe assembly with a trigger bow and set screw configuration that allows for secure engagement and adjustable positioning without full firearm disassembly, utilizing angled surfaces, lips, and a vertically extending set screw for precise adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional trigger shoe assembly process is used, then the trigger shoe assembly can be installed through the magazine well, but complete disassembly of the firearm is required for adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger shoe assembly is segmented into modular components including the trigger shoe, trigger bow, and set screw mechanism. This segmentation allows the set screw to be accessed and adjusted independently through the magazine well opening, eliminating the need for complete firearm disassembly while enabling precise adjustment of the trigger shoe position and engagement characteristics.
2Reliability
If traditional trigger shoe engagement is used, then the trigger shoe can be installed through the magazine well, but the engagement feature is not optimized
Solution Approach 1:
A set screw acts as an intermediary mechanism between the trigger shoe and trigger bow, providing controlled engagement and adjustment capability. The set screw passes through the magazine well and engages with the trigger shoe assembly, allowing for reliable positioning and engagement adjustment without complex assembly procedures. This intermediary mechanism enables precise control over the engagement characteristics while maintaining ease of assembly.
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AI summary
Trigger assembly with a trigger shoe, a trigger bow, and a set screw.