Weapon Sight Grip Structure for Easier Pistol Slide Racking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing weapon sights lack effective grip structures that facilitate easy manipulation of the firearm slide, particularly for pistol slides, which can lead to difficulty in operations such as racking the slide.
Innovation Solution
The firearm sight incorporates elastomeric grip pads and ridges on its sides to provide enhanced gripping surfaces, allowing users to easily rack the slide, with features like textured surfaces and resilient materials for increased friction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional pistol sights are used without grip structures, then the sight function is maintained, but the ease of operation for racking the slide deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The grip features are merged with the sight body structure. The elastomeric grip pads are integrated into the sight housing, and the ridges are formed as part of the sight structure, combining the gripping function with the existing sight components rather than adding separate gripping devices
Solution Approach 2:
Grip features are added only at specific locations where fingers naturally contact the sight during slide racking. The elastomeric material is applied only to the gripping surfaces, while the rest of the sight maintains its original structure and materials
2Ease of operation
If smooth surfaces are used on the pistol sight, then the manufacturing is easier, but the friction for gripping deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The surface parameters are changed by introducing textured patterns and ridges on the grip surfaces. These surface modifications increase the coefficient of friction between the user's fingers and the sight, improving grip without requiring complete redesign of the manufacturing process
Solution Approach 2:
Elastomeric material is combined with the rigid sight housing material. The elastomeric grip pads provide high-friction gripping surfaces while the rigid housing maintains structural integrity, creating a composite structure that leverages the advantages of both materials
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The grip features enhance the user's ability to securely grip and manipulate the firearm sight, facilitating smooth operations like racking the slide without the need for additional visual attention.
Implementation Method 1
The grip features enhance the user's ability to securely grip and manipulate the firearm sight
Data Source
AI summary
A weapon sight grip and associated components and methods. The weapon sight can be a firearm sight, such as a red dot type sight. The firearm accessory includes a base configured to be connected to a weapon and a sighting portion configured to assist a user in aiming the weapon. The firearm accessory includes grip structure such as an elastomeric pad, ridge, or other structure configured to facilitate a user in gripping the sight, such as to rack a slide on which the sight is mounted.