Weapon Sight Mounting Mechanism for Recoil Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for reducing recoiling forces on weapon components like sights and range finders often result in uncontrolled absorption of forces, leading to angled barrels, weakened structures, and potential damage to sensitive components, which can affect shooting accuracy and projectile trajectory.
Innovation Solution
A holding device with a shaft or rail allows components to slide relative to the barrel, displacing them before recoiling forces are absorbed, minimizing the impact on the barrel and ensuring the components do not absorb substantial forces until the projectile has left the barrel, using a braking unit with resilient members like springs to absorb forces after the projectile has exited.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If components are fixedly arranged on the barrel, then the components are stable and supported, but the components absorb recoiling forces causing barrel angulation, structural weakening, and trajectory modification
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device transitions from a static fixed arrangement to a dynamic system where the component can move relative to the barrel during firing. The component is initially fixed in a first position, then moves to a second position during recoil, allowing the system to adapt to changing force conditions while maintaining stability when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The component is pre-positioned in a first position where it does not absorb recoiling forces during the critical phase when the projectile is in the barrel. This preliminary positioning ensures accurate trajectory before the component engages to absorb forces after firing
2Strength
If components are fixedly arranged on the barrel, then the components are securely supported, but the glue lines and structural parts are weakened by transferred loads
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device uses a dynamic connection that transitions from an engaged state (providing support) to a disengaged state (avoiding force transfer). The component can move along the holding device, changing from a supported position to a free-moving position, thereby protecting structural integrity while maintaining support when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The holding device acts as an intermediary between the barrel and the component. It provides support through the first and second positions while controlling the interaction between recoiling forces and the component, preventing direct force transfer that would weaken glue lines and structural parts
3Reliability
If components immediately absorb recoiling forces, then the components are protected from damage, but the projectile trajectory is influenced reducing shooting accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The component is pre-positioned in a first position where it does not absorb recoiling forces during the critical phase when the projectile is in the barrel. This preliminary positioning ensures accurate trajectory before the component engages to absorb forces after firing
Solution Approach 2:
The holding device enables periodic engagement and disengagement of the component relative to the barrel. The component disengages during firing (trajectory-critical phase) and engages after firing (recoil-absorption phase), creating a periodic action that separates the conflicting requirements of accuracy and protection
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
This arrangement improves shooting accuracy by minimizing the influence of recoiling forces on the projectile's trajectory and reduces the stress on components, ensuring they do not absorb significant forces until after the projectile has left the barrel, thereby maintaining precision and reducing potential damage.
Implementation Method 1
resilient means such as resilient springs
Implementation Method 2
resilient means such as resilient springs
Implementation Method 3
said at least one component is displaceable along said means for holding
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an arrangement for improving shooting accuracy of a weapon comprising i) a barrel 13, ii) at least one component iii) a holding device mounted on said barrel 13, said holding device comprising means for holding 1a said at least one component allowing said at least one component to be displaced relative to and in parallel with the barrel and the means for holding from 1 mm to 200 mm during which displacement said at least one component does not absorb any substantial recoiling forces.