Adjustable Concealable Holster for IWB Weapon Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inside-the-waistband (IWB) holsters are limited in their attachment methods, restricting the angle and height at which a weapon can be concealed, making it difficult to optimize the position and orientation according to the wearer's stature and arm reach.
Innovation Solution
A holster design featuring a band with adjustable clips and a strap that allows vertical and angular adjustment, enabling the weapon to be positioned in various orientations, such as left or right handed, straight draw, or cross draw, while allowing the shirt to be tucked in for concealment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing holsters use fixed attachment methods, then the holster structure is simple, but the weapon position and orientation cannot be optimized according to wearer's stature and arm reach
Solution Approach 1:
The holster employs adjustable attachment mechanisms with multiple hole positions on the band and clips, allowing the wearer to dynamically reposition the holster vertically and angularly. This transforms a static holster into a dynamic system that can adapt to different body types and drawing preferences, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment system is segmented into multiple discrete adjustment points (holes in the band and corresponding holes in the clips), enabling incremental positioning adjustments. This segmentation allows fine-tuning of holster position without requiring a completely complex adjustment mechanism, balancing adaptability with structural simplicity.
2Ease of operation
If the holster allows multiple orientations and positions, then the concealment and accessibility are optimized, but the attachment mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable attachment system enables the holster to be positioned in multiple orientations (left-handed, right-handed, straight draw, cross draw) and at various heights, optimizing weapon accessibility for different wearers and situations. The dynamic adjustability directly improves ease of operation by allowing customization to the wearer's specific needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism serves multiple functions: securing the holster to the waistband, enabling vertical adjustment, enabling angular adjustment, and providing repeatable positioning. This multi-functionality consolidates what could be multiple separate mechanisms into a single integrated system, minimizing the increase in complexity while maximizing operational flexibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the holster is made adjustable for different positions, then the adaptability to different wearers is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment capability is achieved through segmented hole patterns in the band and clips, which can be easily manufactured using standard drilling and punching processes. This segmentation approach allows adaptability to be built into the basic design without requiring complex adjustable mechanisms, maintaining ease of manufacture while providing customization.
Solution Approach 2:
The design provides adaptability through parameter changes in position (multiple hole locations) rather than through complex mechanical adjustments. This allows the holster to be manufactured with fixed features that provide adjustable functionality, simplifying the manufacturing process compared to mechanisms with moving parts or adjustable components.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a holster for holding an object in a left handed, a right handed, a straight draw, and/or a cross draw arrangement in a first orientation or a second orientation. The holster is worn between the torso of the wearer and the wearer's waistband for carrying or concealing the weapon. The holster is vertically and angularly adjustable for providing a comfortable fit and easy access to the weapon by the wearer. The holster mounts onto the wearer's waistband while allowing the wearer to tuck his shirt between the holster and the waistband.