Wireless Electronic Lock for Firearm Trigger Safety
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of effective solutions to prevent accidental discharge or misuse of firearms, as existing technologies have not provided any original equipment or aftermarket products to address this issue.
Innovation Solution
A Short-Range Wireless Electronic Lock is introduced, comprising a band that forms a loop around a firearm handle and trigger, with a locking mechanism operable via a wireless signal, a blocking mechanism to prevent trigger depression, and a safety button that engages the blocking mechanism when activated by a wireless signal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wireless electronic lock is added to prevent accidental discharge, then safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple safety functions (trigger blocking, locking mechanism, wireless control) into a single integrated device that wraps around the firearm. The band structure integrates the blocking mechanism, locking system, and wireless receiver into one unified apparatus, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive safety protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless signal acts as an intermediary control mechanism that enables safe operation without direct physical contact with the trigger. The electronic lock serves as an intermediary device between the user and the firearm, mediating access control through remote wireless authentication while preventing accidental discharge.
2Reliability
If a blocking mechanism is added to prevent trigger depression, then safety is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical key-based locking systems with a wireless electronic control mechanism. Instead of requiring physical manipulation of keys or combinations, the blocking mechanism is released through wireless signals, eliminating complex mechanical interactions while maintaining secure trigger protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The blocking mechanism is designed to automatically engage and disengage based on wireless signal input, eliminating the need for manual intervention to operate the safety feature. The system serves itself by automatically securing the trigger when activated and releasing it when the proper wireless authentication is received.
3Ease of operation
If a wireless locking mechanism is implemented, then convenience is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the control functionality from the mechanical locking system and separates it into a wireless communication module. This allows the locking mechanism to be controlled remotely without requiring complex integrated circuits or power management systems within the lock itself, simplifying the overall device architecture while maintaining wireless convenience.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a Bluetooth operated lock for a trigger or a sheath. It is designed to limit the users' access to the use of the firearm. The only way to release the lock is through a wireless signal from a cell phone or another remote device. The disclosure includes a band having a first end and a second end configured to form a continuous loop around a firearm handle inside or outside the trigger. The disclosure also includes a locking mechanism connecting the first end and the second end which is operable via a wireless signal. The disclosure additionally includes a blocking mechanism on the band and configured to block a depression of the trigger and operable via the locking mechanism. The disclosure further includes a safety button on the band configured to engage the blocking mechanism when depressed and released via the wireless signal.