Wiped Muzzle Device Gas Redirection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing muzzle devices, such as brakes and compensators, struggle to effectively redirect muzzle blast gases, leading to inadequate recoil reduction and muzzle rise control.

Innovation Solution

Integration of a wipe into the muzzle device, which is configured to receive and position transversely to the firing axis, enhances the redirection of muzzle blast gases through vents, improving the performance of the muzzle device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a traditional muzzle brake or compensator is used, then the device structure is simple, but the ability to redirect muzzle blast gases is insufficient leading to inadequate recoil reduction and muzzle rise control

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverecoil reduction effectivenessVSAvoidmuzzle device structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a wipe element (originally from sound suppressors) with a muzzle brake or compensator structure. The wipe is positioned within the muzzle device to work synergistically with the vent system, forcing more gases through the vents to enhance recoil reduction and muzzle rise control effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The wipe acts as an intermediary element between the muzzle blast gases and the vent system. It forces or directs the gases through the vents rather than allowing them to escape directly forward, thereby mediating the gas flow to achieve better recoil management.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If more muzzle blast gases are redirected through vents, then recoil reduction and muzzle rise control improve, but the device complexity increases due to integration of additional components

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemuzzle rise controlVSAvoidvent and wipe integration

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wipe element, originally designed for sound suppressors to control gas flow and reduce noise, is now used in muzzle brakes and compensators to control gas flow for recoil reduction. This multi-functional application of the same component across different device types simplifies the overall design while achieving the desired performance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If a wipe is integrated into the muzzle device, then the redirection of muzzle blast gases is enhanced, but the device complexity and manufacturing complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegas redirection efficiencyVSAvoidmuzzle device assembly

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The muzzle device is segmented into distinct functional components: the main body (brake or compensator), the wipe element, and the vent system. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured and optimized independently, then assembled together, which can actually simplify the overall manufacturing process despite the increased functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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 incorporation of a wipe into the muzzle device significantly increases the amount of muzzle blast gases redirected through vents, thereby enhancing recoil reduction and minimizing muzzle rise.

Implementation Method 1

The incorporation of a wipe into the muzzle device significantly increases the amount of muzzle blast gases redirected through vents

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPressure gradient: Pressure Gradient

Data Source

PatentUS12241705B2Wiped muzzle device

Publication Date: 2025.03.04 SILENCERCO WEAPONS RESEARCH LLC

AI summary

A wiped muzzle device, such as a compensator, brake or flash suppressor. The wipe improves the function of the muzzle device by forcing muzzle blast gases through the ports or vents to either counter the force vector created by the muzzle blast gases or alter the mixing of gases to reduce muzzle flash.