Weapon Storage Saddles for Stable Transport and Bagged Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current weapons storage systems face challenges in securely fastening and seating weapons during transport, particularly with the butt end of the stock coming loose due to bumps or vibrations, and fail to accommodate weapons stored in protective bags.
Innovation Solution
A revised mass weapon storage system featuring asymmetrical oval stock saddles with stepped walls and angled surfaces, interlocking capabilities, and universal upper saddles with varying width openings to securely hold weapons, including those in bags, at a slant angle for enhanced stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If weapons are stored vertically in traditional storage systems, then they are easily accessible, but the butt end of the stock comes loose during transport due to bumps or vibrations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs asymmetrical oval openings in the stock saddles that are specifically shaped to match the geometry of weapon stocks. The asymmetrical shape provides different dimensional constraints that prevent the stock from loosening during transport while maintaining secure positioning. This asymmetrical design ensures the weapon remains stable without compromising accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces stepped walls with multiple height levels within the stock saddle, creating a multi-dimensional constraint system. The stepped configuration provides vertical and horizontal positioning surfaces that engage different portions of the weapon stock, preventing movement in multiple directions simultaneously while maintaining easy access during normal operations.
2Device complexity
If traditional storage saddles are used, then simple storage is achieved, but weapons stored in protective bags cannot be securely accommodated
Solution Approach 1:
The upper saddles are designed with universal adaptability to accommodate both bare weapons and weapons in protective bags. The saddles feature multiple engagement surfaces and adjustable constraints that can interface with different weapon configurations and bag types, allowing a single storage system to handle diverse storage requirements without compromising security or simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage system is divided into distinct upper and lower saddle components, each with specialized features. The lower stock saddles provide foundational support while the upper saddles provide additional constraint and bag accommodation. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together as an integrated system.
3Reliability
If weapons are securely fastened in storage, then stability during transport is improved, but accessibility for immediate use may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The weapon is pre-positioned in the storage system during normal operations, with the stock saddle and upper saddle already configured to receive it. The asymmetrical oval opening and stepped walls are pre-formed to guide the weapon into its secure position, eliminating the need for complex fastening operations when the weapon needs to be accessed or repositioned.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage system allows for dynamic adjustment between secure storage and rapid access states. The weapon can be quickly inserted into or removed from the asymmetrical oval opening and stepped wall configuration without requiring disassembly or complex manipulation, enabling the system to transition between stable storage and rapid deployment as needed.
Data Source
AI summary
A weapon storage system includes a substantially vertical wall and a substantially horizontal lower shelf. At least one stock saddle is adapted to rest on the lower shelf. The stock saddle includes an asymmetrical oval opening adapted to receive a butt end of a weapon stock. The stock saddle also includes a plurality of steps. An upper saddle is adapted to receive a weapon in a protective bag. The upper saddle has a first wide opening farthest from a back surface of the upper saddle, an intermediate transition portion where the width of the opening narrows from the wide opening, and a rectangular opening closest to the back surface, a threaded means to attach the upper saddle to the vertical wall. A weapon in sits in the weapon storage system at a slant angle of about 17 degrees plus or minus 10 degrees.