Lockable support system

Abstract

The invention relates to a lockable support system comprising: - a plate (100) which has - - a flat area (104) with a central area (118) from which a plurality of arms (120) protrude, - - a preloaded movable irregularity (122), - a counter-plate (200) which has - - a disk-shaped area with a central opening (218) for the passage of the central area (118), - - a plurality of slots (220) for receiving the arms (120). Flat surfaces (234) of the teeth have a stop. The counter-plate (200) has a fixed irregularity (222) that can engage with the movable irregularity (122) when an arm (120) of the plate abuts a stop (236). When the arms (120) pass through slots (220) and an arm (120) abuts a stop (236), an engagement surface (224) of the counter-plate acts on the movable irregularity (122) so as to move it.

Description

Description Title: Lockable Support System

[0001] This application relates to a lockable support system, and more particularly a support system intended for example for a holster, i.e. a case for a weapon, or for another accessory that can be attached to a belt or other clothing such as a harness. technical field

[0002] This disclosure relates to the field of weapon mounts, for example, for handguns. However, it may find applications in other fields, for example, for attaching tool holders to a belt, harness, etc., for a farm worker, vineyard worker, forester, etc. Previous technique

[0003] It is common practice to attach a side plate to a belt or similar device and then mount a counter-plate onto this side plate, which is then secured to a holster, case, or tool holder. The connection between the side plate and the counter-plate can be screwed together, for example, and sometimes intermediate pieces are used. Furthermore, both the side plate and the counter-plate are often made of metal. Summary

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a suitable holster support system that is easy to mount and dismount and can be locked in the mounted position.

[0005] Preferably, the system can be made of synthetic material, will advantageously have a reduced cost price and be ergonomic.

[0006] A lockable support system is proposed, comprising a plate and a counter-plate, in which: - the plate has a flat area with a central protruding area from which extend a plurality of arms radially from an axis perpendicular to the flat area, a space remaining between each arm and the flat area, - the plate also has at least one movable singularity relative to the flat area of ​​the plate and is pre-stressed towards a position called the rest position, - the counter plate includes - - a disc-shaped area with a flat annular area on one face, designed to face the flat area of ​​the plate and having a central opening allowing at least partial passage of the central area, - a plurality of slots arranged in such a way that, in at least one relative position of the counterplate and the mainplate, the slots can receive the arms of the mainplate, The space between two adjacent slots forms a tooth which presents a flat surface parallel to the annular zone and offset from it by a distance corresponding approximately to the distance separating the flat zone of the plate from an arm of the plate. at least some of the said flat surfaces of the teeth have a projection forming a stop, and the counter plate has at least one fixed singularity relative to said counter plate arranged in such a way that, on the one hand, the fixed singularity and the moving singularity engage with each other when an arm of the plate comes against a projection forming a stop for a tooth of the counter plate, and, on the other hand, in a movement of the counter plate relative to the plate in which the arms of the plate pass through slots in the counter plate and at least one arm comes against a projection of a tooth of the counter plate, an engagement surface of the counter plate acts on the moving singularity of the plate to move it.

[0007] This system consists of only two parts. The arms can cooperate with the teeth to create a pull-resistant assembly, while the cooperation of the fixed singularity with the mobile singularity allows for a unlockable locking system.

[0008] The features described in the following paragraphs may optionally be implemented, independently of each other or in combination with each other:

[0009] - the turntable arms are evenly distributed around the central area;

[0010] - the plate has at the periphery of the zone at least one elastic tab separated from the zone by a slot, and a free end zone of the tab has a singularity; in this variant, it can be provided that the plate has two diametrically opposed elastic tabs and / or each elastic tab has a projection outwards from the plate substantially parallel to the plane of the flat zone;

[0011] - the counter plate has a number of slots that is a multiple of the number of arms of the plate;

[0012] - the number of fixed singularities of the counter plate is a multiple of the number of moving singularities of the plate;

[0013] - each tooth has a dihedral shape on the side opposite its flat surface, with the apex of the dihedral being oriented radially;

[0014] - the counterplate is made of synthetic material and is embedded in a belt support so as to form a single piece with the latter.

[0015] In another respect, a holster equipped with a support system as previously defined is also offered here. Brief description of the drawings

[0016] Other features, details, and advantages will become apparent upon reading the detailed description below and analyzing the attached drawings, on which: Fig. 1

[0017] [Fig. 1] shows a holster support in exploded perspective according to one embodiment.

[0018] [Fig. 2] shows a front view of the support plate of figure 1 according to one embodiment. Fig. 3

[0019] [Fig. 3] shows the plate of figure 2 in section along the section line lll-lll of figure 2. Fig. 4

[0020] [Fig. 4] shows the plate of figures 2 and 3 in perspective. Fig. 5

[0021] [Fig. 5] shows a platinum plywood in front view. Fig. 6

[0022] [Fig. 6] shows the platinum plywood of figure 5 in section along the section line VI-VI of figure 5. Fig. 7

[0023] [Fig. 7] shows the platinum plywood of figures 5 and 6 in perspective. Fig. 8

[0024] [Fig. 8] shows a platinum plywood associated with a belt support. Description of the implementation methods

[0025] Reference is now made to Figure 1. This figure illustrates a support designed to hold a holster and to attach to a belt, harness, or similar device. The holster, or case for a handgun such as a pistol or revolver, is attached to a first part, hereafter referred to as plate 100, while another part, called plate 200, is designed to be attached to a belt. The holster and belt are not shown in the figures. As mentioned, the device described below is also suitable for attaching to a harness or other body armor and can hold a case other than a holster, for example, a tool case used in construction, agriculture (including viticulture), etc.

[0026] The 100 plate, intended to be fixed on a holster-type support, is illustrated in more detail in figures 2 to 4 while the 200 plate plywood is illustrated in figures 5 to 7.

[0027] Figure 2 is a front view of the plate 100 from a top perspective. This figure shows one face, or outer face, of the plate intended to be positioned opposite a holster. The overall shape shown in this figure is circular with two diametrically opposed lugs 102 extending radially outwards from a peripheral circular edge of the plate 100.

[0028] The plate 100, as illustrated in Figure 2 for example, comprises three zones: a central disk 104, a zone forming a peripheral rim 106 surrounding the central disk 104 and a connecting zone 108 linking the peripheral rim 106 to the central disk 104.

[0029] In Figure 2, three bores 110 are visible on the central disc 104, around each of which is a conical recess 112 designed to receive a countersunk screw head. These recesses are shaped to form a projection extending from the central disc 104 onto the face of the disc shown in Figure 2, as can be seen, for example, in Figure 3. These bores 110 are equidistant about the center of the central disc 104.

[0030] The peripheral rim 106 is in the form of a ring, split at two diametrically opposite points. It extends parallel to the central disk 104 but is offset (in a direction perpendicular to the central disk 104). The peripheral rim 106 and the projections corresponding to the housings 112 are located on the same side of the central disk 104. In one embodiment, as illustrated in the drawing, the face of the peripheral rim 106 opposite the central disk 104 can be provided to lie substantially in the same plane as the free ends of the projections corresponding to the housings 112.

[0031] It is noted that a slot 114 is formed at two diametrically opposed points along a portion of the peripheral rim 106, said slot 114 opening at one end outside the plate 100. An elastic tab 116 is thus formed twice at the periphery of the plate 100. Each free end of the elastic tab 116 corresponds to a lug 102 mentioned above. In the illustrated embodiment, it is provided that, in the rest position, each elastic tab lies in the plane of the peripheral rim 106.

[0032] The peripheral rim 106 is connected to the central disk 104 by the connecting zone 108. As can be seen in Figure 3, in the illustrated embodiment, this connecting zone 108 has a frustoconical shape. The slots 114 can be formed in the connecting zone 108 and / or in the peripheral rim 106.

[0033] Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the face, or inner face, of the plate intended to receive the platinum plywood 200. On this face, the central disc 104 has a central area in the form of a hub 118. In the drawing, this hub is a cylinder with a circular cross-section projecting from the center of the central disc 104 and extending perpendicularly from it. This hub 118 carries at least two arms 120 (four in the illustrated form) extending radially from the hub 118, at a distance from the central disc 104. In the illustrated example, the arms 120 are each a bar with a substantially square cross-section. They are preferably arranged equidistantly, that is, here every 90°.

[0034] On the face of the plate illustrated in particular in figure 4, and intended to face the plywood of the plate 200, it is noted that each elastic tab 116 has at its free end a boss 122 associated with a ramp 124 which makes a progressive transition from a substantially flat face of the elastic tab 116 on the side where it is attached to the peripheral rim 106 to the boss 122.

[0035] Figure 5 is a front view of the platinum plywood 200 showing the face, or inner face, of said plywood intended to be opposite the platinum 100.

[0036] The platinum plywood 200 has a circular cylindrical outer contour. On the inner periphery of the platinum plywood 200, there is an evenly spaced succession of eight recessed zones 222, each the shape of which corresponds to a boss 122 of an elastic tongue 116. Each recessed zone 222 is also associated with a ramp 224, preferably with a similar slope to that of a ramp 124, and forming a transition between a flat annular zone 226 and the recessed zone 222.

[0037] In the center of the platinum plywood 200, a circular bore 218 is provided to allow at least partial passage of the hub 118. From this circular bore 218 extend radial slots 220, each allowing the passage of an arm 120. There are eight radial slots 220, that is to say, twice the number of arms 120. This number of slots is preferably a multiple of the number of arms: they are then preferably equidistant around the circular bore 218.

[0038] Between each pair of radial slots 220 is a tooth 228. On the side of the face shown in Figure 5, each tooth 228 has a dihedral-shaped surface 230, allowing an arm 120 facing a tooth 228 to be oriented towards the nearest radial slot 220. Around the teeth 228 and the radial slots 220, the platinum plywood 200 has a flat annular area 204 corresponding to the central disk 104.

[0039] Figure 7 illustrates one face of the platinum plywood 200 intended to face a belt, harness, or similar device. This face, called the outer face, of the platinum plywood 200 has a flat peripheral area 232 which can extend, as in the illustrated embodiment, to the teeth 228.

[0040] Each tooth 228 has an outer face (figure 7 in particular) with a flat part 234 that can receive an arm 120 and a radial stop 236 bordering the flat part 234, all radial stops 236 being oriented in the same way with respect to the corresponding flat part 234.

[0041] The operation of this support is, for example, as proposed below.

[0042] The plate 100 is, for example, screwed onto a holster (not shown) using three screws (not shown) that pass through the bores 110 and whose heads fit into the recesses 112. The outer face of the plate is then against the holster. Similarly, the plate plywood 200 can be attached to a belt (not shown in the drawing). Radial holes 238 visible in Figure 7 can be used for this purpose. The outer face of the plywood is then against the belt.

[0043] In one embodiment, the platinum plywood 200 is integrated into a belt support 240. If both the platinum plywood 200 and the belt support 240 are made of synthetic material, the platinum plywood 200 can be embedded within the belt support 240, so that the plywood is integrated into the support, which then forms a single piece, as illustrated in Figure 8. Of course, the platinum plywood 200 can also be integrated into another type of support, such as a thigh plate. The belt support 240 features initial slots 242 forming loops to allow the belt support 240 to be attached to a belt (not shown). The illustrated belt support 240 also includes secondary slots 244 near the plywood plate 200 to potentially allow for improved holster retention with an additional attachment system (not shown).

[0044] The plate 100 is then, for example, brought closer to the plywood plate 200, with the inner face of the plate 100 facing the inner face of the plywood plate 200. The plate 100 is brought closer to the plywood plate 200 so that the hub 118 faces the circular bore 218. The plate 100 is then rotated around the axis of revolution of the hub 118 so that the arms 120 each face a radial slot 220. In this case, with four arms 120 and eight regularly spaced radial slots, eight relative positions of the plate 100 with respect to the plywood plate 200 allow this alignment of the arms 120 and the radial slots 220. Depending on the chosen geometry (equal distribution or not), the number of arms, and the number of radial slots, it is possible There may be a different number of coincidence positions.A person skilled in the art will understand that a single position of coincidence is sufficient. If a precise relative position between the two parts is required, the geometry can be adapted to create a system commonly known as a keying device, which is well understood by those skilled in the art. Otherwise, several relative positions are possible.

[0045] Once the arms 120 are facing the radial slots 220, the arms 120 are fully inserted through the radial slots 220. The central disc 104 can then be brought onto the flat annular area 204. The space between an arm 120 and the central disc 104 must be at least equal (and preferably approximately equal to minimize play) to the "height" of a tooth 228, that is, the distance separating a flat portion 234 of the tooth from the flat annular area 204 (this flat portion 234 being approximately parallel to the flat annular area 204). By rotating the plate 100 relative to the plate plywood 200, the arms 120 come to rest on the flat portions 234 of the teeth 228 until they abut against the corresponding radial stops 236.

[0046] During this operation, the elastic tabs 116 deform when the arms 120 pass through the corresponding radial slots 220. The bosses 122 of the two elastic tabs 116 then each bear against, for example, a ramp 224 of the plywood plate 200, deforming each of the elastic tabs 116. The recessed areas 222 of the plywood plate 200 are arranged such that two of them coincide with a boss 122 of an elastic tab 116 when the arms 120 abut against a radial stop 236. During the rotation of the plate 100, the bosses 122 slide on the ramps 224 and the deformation of the elastic tabs 116 increases. The ramps 124 and 224 facilitate the introduction of the bosses 122 into corresponding hollow areas 222.The bosses 122 enter the corresponding recessed areas 222 by elasticity, the elastic tabs 116 then deforming towards their rest position. Once the bosses 122 are in the corresponding recessed areas 222, the system is locked. Indeed, if the plate 100 is to be rotated in a first direction, the arms 120 come to rest against the radial stops 236. preventing further turning and pivoting in the other direction is prevented by the interaction of the bosses 122 in the corresponding hollow areas 222.

[0047] To detach the plate 100 from the plywood plate 200, it is possible to manipulate the tabs 102 to dislodge the bosses 122 from the recessed areas 222 in which they are located. The plate 100 can then be released by rotating it in the opposite direction to its insertion. The arms 120 can then be repositioned opposite the radial slots 220, and the plate 100 can then be detached from the plywood plate 200. Industrial application

[0048] The present technical solutions allow for the creation of a holster mount, or for other types of holsters or similar items, with good security. Intentionally, for safety reasons (particularly when it comes to holster mounts), the unlocking mechanisms, in this case the lugs, are difficult to access when mounted. It is virtually impossible to access these unlocking mechanisms when the holster (or other item) is being worn. The belt (or similar item) on which the holster is mounted must be removed to access the release mechanism of the plate and the plate's backing plate.

[0049] The system also offers very good resistance to removal. When the system is locked, the resistance of the plate to being removed from the plate's plywood is very high, and in practice, it is impossible for someone to pull a holster (or similar device) off the belt.

[0050] This system has a simple design. In fact, it only consists of two parts. Moreover, these parts can be made of synthetic material using injection molding.

[0051] This disclosure is not limited to the example of implementation described above, only as an example, and the variants envisaged, but encompasses all the variants that a person skilled in the art may consider within the framework of the protection sought.

Claims

Demands

1. A lockable support system comprising a plate (100) and a counter-plate (200), characterized in that: - the plate (100) has a flat area (104) with a central area (118) projecting from which extend a plurality of arms (120) extending radially from an axis perpendicular to the flat area, a space remaining between each arm (120) and the flat area (104), - the plate (100) further has at least one singularity (122) movable relative to the flat area (104) of the plate and pre-stressed towards a position called the rest position, - the counter plate (200) includes - - a disc-shaped area with on one face a flat annular area (204) intended to face the flat area (104) of the plate and having a central opening (218) allowing at least part of the central area (118) to pass through, - - a plurality of slots (220) arranged in such a way that in at least one relative position of the counter plate (200) and the plate (100), the slots (220) can receive the arms (120) of the plate (100), in that the space between two adjacent slots forms a tooth (228) which has a flat surface (234) parallel to the annular zone and offset from it by a distance corresponding substantially to the distance separating the flat zone (104) of the plate from an arm (120) of the plate, in that at least some of said flat surfaces (234) of the teeth have a projection (236) forming a stop, and in that the sub-plate (200) has at least one singularity (222) fixed relative to said sub-plate (200) arranged such that, on the one hand, the fixed singularity (222) and the movable singularity (122) engage with each other when an arm (120) of the plate abuts against a projection (236) forming a stop for a tooth (228) of the sub-plate, and, on the other hand, in a movement of the sub-plate relative to the plate in which the arms (120) of the plate pass through slots (220) of the sub-plate and at least one arm (120) abuts against a projection (236) of a tooth (228) of the sub-plate, an engagement surface (224) of the sub-plate acts on the singularity (122) mobile of the plate to move it.

2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the arms (120) of the plate (100) are equally distributed around the central area (118).

3. System according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the plate (100) has at the periphery of the flat area (104) at least one elastic tab (116) separated from the flat area (104) by a slot (114), and in that a free end area of ​​the tab has a singularity (122).

4. System according to claim 3, characterized in that the plate (100) comprises two diametrically opposed elastic tabs (116).

5. System according to any one of claims 3 or 4, characterized in that each elastic tab (116) has a projection outwards from the plate (100) substantially parallel to the plane of the flat area (104).

6. System according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the counter plate (200) has a number of slots (220) that is a multiple of the number of arms (120) of the plate (100).

7. System according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the number of fixed singularities (222) of the counter plate (200) is a multiple of the number of movable singularities (122) of the plate (100).

8. System according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that each tooth (228) has on the side opposite its flat surface (234) a dihedral shape (230), the apex of the dihedral being oriented radially.

9. System according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the counterplate (200) is made of synthetic material and is embedded in a belt support (240) so as to form only one piece with the latter.

10. Holster, characterized in that it is equipped with a support system according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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