Quick Release couplers

[Tenchi-Arizonia]

Yes you read the title correctly. Earlier this year i tried to come up with a way to safely implement a quick realease coupler for those who have dual sabers in the staff configuration i had three idea's on how it could be done based on various QR connectors and every day items i came across. The first of which was a beefed up bayonet connector, like is seen in older lamps and lights. As they use milled slots and spring pressure i figured beefing them up could make for a good QR coupler, but i could not find anywhere that could prototype one for me at a reasonable cost so that idea ended up in my scrapped projects file.

My second idea involved a spring latch system this time operated by a button, i had seen this system used several tools as a way to either lock battery packs in or change tool heads quickly. However i quickly disgarded this idea before even going to prototype as after running the numbers the spring pressure required would be too stiff to operate by a button release, and would leave the latch dangerously exposed when the sabers were seperated which is no good for a stunt saber. So thats two idea's junked.

The third idea however was and still is the most promising as i looked at items that use it where there is extreme pressure, namely high caliber guns with interchangable barrels and industrial hoses such as those found on gas tankers. The quarter turn, or half turn locking thread used in these applications could also be used with a light saber, this was confirmed for me by a local gunshop that had a few scrap parts from a clients rifle they were rebuilding. The owner of the store connected the old barrel to the busted reciever, (the internals were seized but the threads where barrel and reciever connected were like new) and swung it by the muzzle in all manner of angles. It did not shift or come loose until he stopped and twisted them apart, the key to this is that the threads are squared not triangular like a conventional screw thread meaning there is more surface area contacting and thus less chance of it slipping. It is my belief that if Ultrasabers wish to make a QR coupler this is the way to go.

Not really sure this is the right section for this thread but i really couldn't think where else to put it.

[Fivefivesixphoto]

I think some of the best quick release systems available on the market are used for suppressors or blast deflectors. If someone could take one of these many available methods and fit it to a saber we could potentially have a very solid and effective system.

[Tenchi-Arizonia]

I think some of the best quick release systems available on the market are used for suppressors or blast deflectors. If someone could take one of these many available methods and fit it to a saber we could potentially have a very solid and effective system.

Based on what i saw it could be done effectivelt with a quarter turn or half turn locking thread, and would not be all that difficult to machine.

[Merkatrig]

I think some of the best quick release systems available on the market are used for suppressors or blast deflectors. If someone could take one of these many available methods and fit it to a saber we could potentially have a very solid and effective system.

I own many suppressors from numerous companies and while a good idea they all are not what I would call quick release. Probably the fastest is my AAC suppressors which requires a quarter turn but is locked in place with a small "lever". One must hold the lever up with a thumb while turning the suppressor - this is not as easy as it sounds and cannot be done on the run. Suppressors are made to be locked in place and QD means you do not have to unscrew it 4 revolutions like the older ones do. Even my bayonet tri-lug for my suppressed HK rifles require a flange to be lifted (which fits tightly) even though it pulls straight off - again not something you can do while spinning or dueling.

The previous idea of a bayonet fixture or spring load is probably more feasible as one could grip, push and turn easily.

[Fivefivesixphoto]

I own many suppressors from numerous companies and while a good idea they all are not what I would call quick release. Probably the fastest is my AAC suppressors which requires a quarter turn but is locked in place with a small "lever". One must hold the lever up with a thumb while turning the suppressor - this is not as easy as it sounds and cannot be done on the run. Suppressors are made to be locked in place and QD means you do not have to unscrew it 4 revolutions like the older ones do. Even my bayonet tri-lug for my suppressed HK rifles require a flange to be lifted (which fits tightly) even though it pulls straight off - again not something you can do while spinning or dueling.

The previous idea of a bayonet fixture or spring load is probably more feasible as one could grip, push and turn easily.

Probably right.