Firearm Holster Adjustable Inserts for Secure Multi-Model Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm holsters struggle to provide a secure fit for multiple firearm models, especially when accessories like lights or lasers are mounted, and often compromise security for versatility.
Innovation Solution
A firearm holster with adjustable inserts that can be moved relative to the holster body along slots, allowing secure accommodation of various firearms and accessories by adjusting their positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a holster is specifically designed to accommodate a particular model of firearm, then the fit and security for that model is improved, but the versatility to accommodate other firearm models deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holster incorporates adjustable inserts that can be moved along slots within the holster body, allowing the retention features to be dynamically repositioned. This enables the same holster to securely fit different firearm models by adjusting the insert positions to match the specific dimensions and contours of each firearm.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster is divided into functional segments: a fixed holster body and movable adjustable inserts. The inserts are separate components that can be independently positioned along predefined slots, allowing modular adjustment to accommodate various firearm sizes and configurations while maintaining the structural integrity of the overall holster system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a holster is designed to accommodate firearms with accessories, then the adaptability to different configurations is improved, but the fit security for specific models deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable inserts can be repositioned along slots to accommodate varying firearm dimensions, including those with mounted accessories such as lights and lasers. By dynamically adjusting the insert positions, the holster maintains secure retention even when firearms have different accessory configurations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a holster uses a universal design to accommodate various firearm models, then the versatility is improved, but the fit security for specific models deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holster body is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple firearm models, while the adjustable inserts provide model-specific customization. This combination allows a single holster to function universally across different firearm types while maintaining secure, tailored fits for each specific model through insert adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The universal holster achieves model-specific security through dynamic adjustment of the inserts. Users can reposition the inserts along the slots to match the specific contours and dimensions of each firearm model, transforming a universal design into a customized fit for secure retention.
Data Source
AI summary
A holster for a firearm. The holster includes a holster body defining a receptacle that is configured to receive a portion of the firearm therein. The holster body includes a plurality of walls and a plurality of slots defined in one or more of the walls. One or more inserts are movably coupled to the holster body and disposed at least partially within the receptacle. The one or more inserts are configured to selectively move along the slots for adjusting the one or more inserts relative to the holster body.