Weapon mounting system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing weapon mounting systems for vehicles lack flexibility and efficient storage solutions, particularly in accommodating different types and sizes of weapons, and do not provide adequate independent adjustment and secure locking mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A weapon mounting system featuring uprights with multiple tracks and slide mounts that allow for vertical and horizontal adjustment of weapon holders, along with an integrated article lockbox, providing secure and flexible mounting options for various weapons and accessories within the vehicle passenger compartment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed weapon mounting system is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but the adaptability to different weapon types and sizes is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustability through slide mounts that can move along tracks within the uprights, allowing weapon holders to be positioned at different heights and locations. This dynamic configuration enables the system to adapt to various weapon types and sizes while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure based on modular components.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system uses universal uprights with multiple tracks and adjustable weapon holders that can accommodate different weapon configurations. The same basic upright structure serves multiple functions by supporting various weapon types through vertical and horizontal adjustment, eliminating the need for multiple specialized mounting structures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple independent weapon holders are provided, then the versatility increases, but the device complexity and interference between holders increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system divides the support structure into separate uprights, each with its own track system and weapon holder. This segmentation allows each upright to be independently adjusted and positioned without affecting others, enabling multiple weapons to be mounted with independent control while avoiding interference between holders through lateral spacing.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable mounting positions are provided, then the adaptability improves, but the locking reliability and secure mounting decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs a dynamic locking mechanism where slide mounts can be freely adjusted along the tracks during positioning, then securely locked when reaching the desired position. This dynamic behavior provides both adjustability during installation and reliable secure mounting during operation, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
A weapon mounting system including a base and an upright for supporting a weapon holder. The weapon holder is supported for sliding movement along the upright.