Gunman Employs Unconventional Projectile Delivery Mechanism, Not for Expected Purposes
&(Let's Dive Into the Weird & Wonderful) with [It's on my MIND]'s BB Blaster! This bad boy features a clever design constructed with a four-bar linkage, all in one kitchen-sink print. No need for extra nuts and bolts here, babes!
The BB Blaster's trick is turning a simple trigger pull into a BB launch. Sure, there's a spring, but it's just here to play nice with the trigger, not to blast your buddies with plastic projectiles. So, you might be wondering, "How in the heck does it work?"
Well, most contraptions like this typically work by pulling back a striker with a spring—which, you know, common sense—and then, when released, the striker smacks a BB and sends it flying. But, in this case, [It's on my MIND] throws convention out the window.
Instead, the trigger is a slick four-bar linkage that converts a rearward pull into a forward push of the striker—without needing a striker! Yes, you read that right—the BB is gravity-fed from a hopper, so it's already in position when the striker arrives. The tension? It's all thanks to the BB's forward motion being halted by a physical detente, which the striker shoves from behind. When that tension surpasses a limit, you guessed it, the BB sails through the detente and straight into your enemies' eye!
Thanks to the mechanical advantage of the four-bar linkage, your pinky finger can pull off some serious feats with minimal effort. The spring? It's just there to reset the trigger between shots.
So, without any additional hardware or pesky spring-loading, take a gander at this BB Blaster in action in the video below! Just remember, boys and girls; safety first!
(P.S. If you're curious about the nitty-gritty details of the BB Blaster's components and mechanisms, look no further!)
- Four-Bar Linkage: This clever contraption transforms the rearward motion of the trigger into a forward push of the striker, smartly printing as a single piece for easier construction.
- Gravity-Fed Hopper: The BBs are automatically fed into the launcher from a hopper, ensuring a steady supply of ammo and promoting rapid-fire action!
- Trigger Mechanism: When you give the trigger a good pull, it activates the four-bar linkage, which then pushes the striker forward against a BB. The tension builds up due to the physical detente, which arrests the BB's forward motion when the striker strikes. When the tension reaches a predetermined limit, the BB sails past the detente and soars into the great beyond!
- Spring: Unlike traditional designs, the spring in this bad boy isn't responsible for propelling the BB. Instead, it simply resets the trigger after each shot, ensuring that it returns to its original firing position.
This BB Blaster is a game-changer because it shoots BBs without the help of a spring to propel them. Instead, it utilizes the mechanical power of the four-bar linkage and the detente to launch its deadly payload.
The BB Blaster, instead of relying on a traditional striker and spring mechanism, uses a four-bar linkage to propel BBs, showcasing innovative technology in its design. This gravity-fed gadget also boasts a hopper that automatically feeds BBs into the launcher, enhancing its rapid-fire capabilities.
