Weapon Rail Power-Data Ports for Modular Accessory Wiring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing weapon mounting systems lack efficient and streamlined methods for providing electrical and data connections to accessories, leading to complex wiring configurations and inefficient management of multiple devices.
Innovation Solution
A system featuring a first data and power port with rotating tabs and a housing that detachably couples to a slot rail interface, allowing for daisy-chaining of additional ports for simultaneous data and power transmission, and a battery pack interface for seamless power supply.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional wiring configurations are used for weapon accessories, then electrical connections can be established, but the wiring becomes complex and difficult to manage
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the wiring complexity into separate modular segments. Each accessory connects to the rail interface through its own dedicated data and power port, eliminating the need for complex inter-accessory wiring. The rail interface itself is segmented into multiple slots that can independently accommodate different accessories with their own wiring paths to the computer.
Solution Approach 2:
The rail interface acts as an intermediary device between the computer and multiple accessories. Instead of wiring each accessory directly to the computer (creating complex wiring), the rail interface serves as a central hub that manages all electrical connections, simplifying the overall wiring configuration while maintaining full connectivity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple accessories are connected to the weapon, then functionality is enhanced, but managing multiple devices becomes inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The rail interface provides universal connectivity by equipping each slot with identical data and power port capabilities. This allows any accessory to be connected to any slot without requiring different connection methods, simplifying device management while supporting diverse accessory functionality. The system can accommodate lighting, sights, lasers, and other accessories through the same standardized interface.
3Reliability
If a secure connection is provided for the data and power port, then connection reliability is improved, but the port becomes difficult to insert and remove
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating tabs provide a dynamic locking mechanism that changes state based on port status. During insertion, the tabs rotate to a first position that allows the port to be freely inserted. Once inserted, the tabs automatically rotate to a second position that secures the port in place. For removal, the tabs rotate back to the first position, enabling easy removal. This dynamic behavior provides both security and ease of operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for connecting a weapon-mounted accessory to a computer comprises a first data and power port configured to provide data and power transmission between the computer and the weapon-mounted accessory. The first data and power port is configured to detachably couple to a slot in a slot rail weapon interface. In a further aspect, one or more additional data and power ports are capable of providing data and power transmission between the computer and one or more additional weapon-mounted accessories. Each of the one or more additional data and power ports is configured to detachably couple to a slot in a slot rail weapon interface. The first data and power port and the one or more additional data and power ports are configured to be operably connected to each other to form a serial chain in a custom configuration of data and power ports.