Adjustable Gun Holster With Infinite Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional holsters for handguns require fixed orientation adjustments, limiting their versatility for use by both right- and left-handed shooters and restricting placement options, such as strong side or cross-draw positions.
Innovation Solution
A holster design featuring a shroud and back configuration with laterally extending flanges and reusable fasteners allows for infinite adjustment and positioning, enabling secure attachment in various orientations and locations, accommodating different users and handgun models.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the holster uses a fixed orientation configuration, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the adaptability for different users and positions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The holster is divided into separate components: a back piece and a cover piece that can be independently positioned and attached. This segmentation allows each piece to be optimized for its specific function while enabling flexible combination configurations for different users and carrying positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster transitions from a fixed orientation design to a dynamic, adjustable configuration system. The cover piece can be positioned at multiple orientations relative to the back piece and secured with fasteners, allowing the holster to adapt to different users' preferences and carrying positions rather than being locked into a single fixed orientation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the holster allows infinite position adjustment, then the versatility for different users and positions is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holster design incorporates universal attachment features that enable multiple functions and configurations. The back piece and cover piece can be arranged in various orientations and positions, allowing the same holster components to serve different users (right-handed or left-handed shooters) and different carrying positions (strong side or cross-draw), effectively making one holster design universally adaptable.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster allows adjustment of key parameters including the orientation angle of the cover piece relative to the back piece, the position of attachment along the back piece, and the securing method. These parameter changes enable infinite position adjustment while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through the use of standard fastening mechanisms.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the holster uses permanent attachment, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of operation for adjustment is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The holster incorporates pre-positioned attachment locations and fastening points on both the back piece and cover piece. These preliminary prepared attachment sites allow for quick and easy adjustment of the cover piece orientation and position without requiring complex assembly or disassembly procedures, maintaining both stability and ease of operation.
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AI summary
In accordance with an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein a holster that provides for infinite adjustment and positioning of a gun and gun grip in a concealed or unconcealed location on a person. Accordingly the same holster can be used by a right-handed or left-handed shooter, and by either in a strong side or cross-draw position.