Weapon Transport Bag

Abstract

A weapons transport bag has a bag, a set of weapon racks, a bullet proof liner, a support assembly, and a handle. The weapon racks are mounted within the bag to subdivide the interior compartment into a set of weapon receptacles. The bulletproof liner is integrated into the bag to form a stopping mechanism for accidentally discharged firearms. The support assembly enables a user to retain the bag in a desired orientation and has a set of length-adjustable legs to facilitate this. The handle is attached to an exterior surface of the bag and enables the user to easily carry or transport the weapons transport bag.

Claims

1. A weapon transport bag comprising: a bag; plurality of weapon racks; a bulletproof liner; a support assembly; at least one handle; the plurality of weapon racks subdividing an interior compartment of the bag; the bulletproof liner being integrated into the bag; the support assembly being laterally mounted to the bag; the handle being laterally attached to the bag; and the handle being positioned offset from the support assembly, across the bag.

2. The weapon transport bag as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the bulletproof liner being a baseplate; and the baseplate being positioned within a base portion of the bag.

3. The weapon transport bag as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a lid; and the lid being mounted over an opening of the interior compartment.

4. The weapon transport bag as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a locking mechanism; a biometric sensor; the locking mechanism being integrated in between the lid and the bag; and the biometric sensor being communicably coupled to the locking mechanism, wherein the biometric sensor generates signals that direct the locking mechanism to transition between a locked and an unlocked state.

5. The weapon transport bag as claimed in claim 1 comprising: at least one auxiliary pocket; and the auxiliary pocket being laterally attached to the bag.

6. The weapon transport bag as claimed in claim 1 comprising: at the support assembly comprising a first length-adjustable leg and a second length-adjustable leg; the first length-adjustable leg being hingedly connected to the bag; and the second length-adjustable leg being hingedly connected to the bag.

7. The weapon transport bag as claimed in claim 6 comprising: at the support assembly further comprising a ballistics shield; and the ballistics shield being connected in between the first leg and the second leg.

8. The weapon transport bag as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a microcontroller; a GPS unit; the microcontroller and the GPS unit being mounted within the bag; and the GPS unit being electronically connected to the microcontroller.

9. The weapon transport bag as claimed in claim 8 comprising: at least one environmental sensor; the environmental sensor being mounted onto the bag; and the environmental sensor being electronically connected to the microcontroller.

10. The weapon transport bag as claimed in claim 8 comprising: a display device; the display device being mounted onto the bag; and the display device being electronically connected to the microcontroller.

11. The weapon transport bag as claimed in claim 8 comprising: a wireless radio; a drone; the wireless radio being integrated into the microcontroller; and the drone being communicably coupled to the microcontroller through the wireless radio.

12. The weapon transport bag as claimed in claim 1 comprising: each of the plurality of weapon racks comprising a rack body and a plurality of anchor points; and the plurality of anchor points being distributed across the rack body.

13. The weapon transport bag as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a plurality of spacing tabs; the plurality of spacing tabs being distributed around the interior compartment; and each of the plurality of weapon racks being pressed against a pair of spacing tabs from the plurality of spacing tabs.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] FIG. 1 is an isometric perspective view of the present invention with the lid open.

[0021] FIG. 2 is a top view of the present invention with the lid open.

[0022] FIG. 3 is an isometric perspective view of the present invention with the lid closed.

[0023] FIG. 4 is a top view of the present invention with the lid closed.

[0024] FIG. 5 is an isometric perspective view of the present invention with firearms inserted.

[0025] FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the connections between electronic components of the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

[0026] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 1 through FIG. 6, the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the weapon transport bag, is a safety-minded carrying case for multiple weapons. The present invention provides a means of storing and transporting firearms that prevents theft, minimizes damage from accidental discharge, and provides useful tools that aid a marksman during hunts or competitions. To achieve the above-described functionality, the present invention, comprises a bag 1, a plurality of weapon racks 9, a bulletproof liner 13 a support assembly 2, and at least one handle 3. The plurality of weapon racks 9 subdivides an interior compartment of the bag 1. Further, the user's firearms are mounted onto the weapon racks 9 and the racks are inserted into the interior compartment. Thus positioned, the plurality of weapon racks 9 forms a plurality of weapon receptacles for the firearms placed within the present invention. The bulletproof liner 13 is an anti-ballistics material that is integrated into the bag 1. As a result, the bulletproof liner 13 prevents bullets that are accidentally discharged by the firearms within the present invention from exiting the bag 1. The bulletproof liner 13 is composed of at least one material selected from the group comprising Kevlar, UHMWPE, Lexan, carbon fiber composite materials, steel, and titanium. In some embodiments, the bulletproof liner 13 is a rigid baseplate 13 that is positioned within a base portion of the bag 1. Preferably, the barrels of firearms that are inserted into the plurality of weapon receptacles are pointed toward the base portion of the bag 1. Thus, the baseplate 13 forms a hard stop for accidentally discharged bullets. The support assembly 2 is an adjustable structure that enables the bag 1 to be retained in a desired orientation while not in use. The support assembly 2 is laterally mounted to the bag 1 so that the bag 1 can be retained ad a desired angle relative to the ground. The handle 3 is laterally attached to the bag 1 and is positioned offset from the support assembly 2. Accordingly, the handle 3 enables a user to carry the present invention from place to place.

[0028] The plurality of weapon racks 9 forms an adjustable mounting system for a wide variety of firearms and firearm accessories. To achieve this functionality, each of the plurality of weapon racks 9 comprises a rack body and a plurality of anchor points 91. The plurality of anchor points 91 forms a set of connector points 91 that are distributed across the rack body. Thus, enabling the user to mount forearms onto the rack body at a desired orientation and position. The present invention further comprises a plurality of spacing tabs 17. The plurality of spacing tabs 17 is distributed around the interior compartment and each of the plurality of weapon racks 9 is pressed against a pair of spacing tabs 17 from the plurality of spacing tabs 17. As a result, the user is able to modify the size of each weapon receptacle by mating the weapon rack 9 to a desired pair of spacer tabs 17.

[0029] The present invention is designed to securely store the firearms held within the plurality of weapon receptacles. To facilitate this, the present invention further comprises a lid 14, a locking mechanism 4, and a biometric sensor. The lid 14 is mounted over an opening 15 of the interior compartment. Accordingly, the lid 14 can be opened or closed to secure the firearms stored within the bag 1. The locking mechanism 4 is integrated in between the lid 14 and the bag 1, and the biometric sensor is communicably coupled to the locking mechanism 4. Consequently, the biometric sensor generates signals that direct the locking mechanism 4 to transition between a locked and an unlocked state. This configuration prevents unauthorized individuals from accessing the firearms within the bag 1. Embodiments of the present invention are designed with magnetic locking mechanisms 4. In some embodiments, the present invention further comprises at least one auxiliary pocket 16 that is laterally mounted onto the bag 1. Thus, the user is able to store a variety of personal items in locations that are easy to access.

[0030] As described above, the support assembly 2 is an adjustable system that enables the user to retain the bag 1 in a desired orientation. To facilitate this, the support assembly 2 comprises a first length-adjustable leg 21 and a second length-adjustable leg 22. The first length-adjustable leg 21 is hingedly connected to the bag 1 and the second length-adjustable leg 22 is hingedly connected to the bag 1. As a result, the user is able to transition the support assembly 2 between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. While in the stowed configuration, the first length-adjustable leg 21 and the second length-adjustable leg 22 are fully retracted and pressed flat against the exterior surface of the bag 1. While in the deployed configuration the first length-adjustable leg 21 and the second length-adjustable leg 22 are fully extended and angularly offset from the bag 1. Thus, the base portion, the first length-adjustable leg 21 and the second length-adjustable leg 22 form a tripod that retains the bag 1 in an orientation which facilitates loading and storing firearms. Some embodiments of the support assembly 2 further comprise a ballistics shield 23. The ballistics shield 23 is a piece of anti-ballistics material that is stretched between the first length-adjustable leg 21 and the second length-adjustable leg 22. Thus connected, the ballistics shield 23 that the user can hide behind for protection. Preferably, the ballistics shield 23 is rigid assembly 2 with a bifold construction that folds in half when the support assembly 2 is in the stowed configuration. Additionally, the ballistics shield 23 forms a planar structure when the first length-adjustable leg 21 and the second length-adjustable leg 22 are in the deployed configuration.

[0031] The present invention is designed with several features that increase convenience for the user. Specifically, the present invention further comprises a microcontroller 6, a GPS unit 61, at least one environmental sensor 62, a display device 64, a wireless radio 65, and a drone 7. The microcontroller 6 is an integrated circuit that governs the function of the present invention's electronics components. As such, the GPS unit 61, the environmental sensor 62, the display device 64 and the wireless radio 65 are electronically connected to the microcontroller 6. Consequently, the microcontroller 6 is able to send commands to and analyze data generated by the connected components. The GPS unit 61 and the wireless radio 65 are mounted within the bag 1. The GPS unit 61 functions as a location tracking system for the present invention. The wireless radio 65 enables the present invention to wirelessly communicate with external systems. In some embodiments, the wireless radio 65 enables an internal battery of the present invention to be wirelessly recharged. The environmental sensor 62 is mounted onto an exterior surface of the bag 1. Accordingly, the environmental sensor 62 is advantageously positioned to monitor the state of the external environment. In some embodiments the at least one environmental sensor 62 is a plurality of environmental sensors 62 that gather various types of information about the external environment. Preferably, this plurality of environmental sensors 62 comprises a rangefinder, and a proximity sensor. The rangefinder enables the user to determine the distance between themselves and the target. The proximity sensor adds a secondary level of security such that the microcontroller 6 is able to activate the locking mechanism 4 and secure the firearms within the bag 1 if a person comes within a predefined distance of the present invention. The display device 64 is mounted onto the exterior of the bag 1. Thus positioned, the display device 64 enables the user to view a digital representation of the data gathered by the environmental sensor 62. The drone 7 may be stored in one of the auxiliary pockets 16 and is communicably coupled to the microcontroller 6 through the wireless radio 65. Accordingly, the drone 7 enables the user to get a wider view of the surrounding area and to record shots taken. Data captured the drone 7 is displayed on the display device 64. In some embodiments a hydration bladder is mounted within the interior compartment. Thus, enabling the user to carry water as well as weapons.

[0032] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.