Articulated Trigger Guard Blocking Device for Holster Stabilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Handgun holsters with trigger guard engagement portions on their bottom wall fail to stabilize handguns equipped with lights mounted below the barrel, as the holster's design may not engage the trigger guard, and the larger opening compromises trigger security.
Innovation Solution
An articulated trigger guard blocking device and spring mechanism within the holster body, which slides along the bottom wall and engages the trigger guard to stabilize the handgun and limit access, accommodating handguns with mounted lights.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the holster is made tall (deep) enough to receive the light with clearance, then the handgun assembly with light can be accommodated, but the bottom wall is far enough away from the top wall that there is no engagement between the holster and the trigger guard, resulting in loss of stabilizing benefit
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger guard blocking device is made movable rather than fixed. It can shift position to engage the trigger guard when needed, and retract when the handgun is removed. This dynamic mechanism allows the holster to provide stabilization only when required, without interfering with light accommodation.
Solution Approach 2:
The articulated trigger guard blocking device acts as an intermediary element between the holster body and the trigger guard. It transfers the stabilizing function from the holster structure to the trigger guard, enabling engagement even when the bottom wall is positioned far from the top wall to accommodate the light.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the holster is made large enough to accommodate the handgun assembly that includes the light, then the light fits with clearance, but the opening into the holster provides easier access to the trigger than is desired
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger guard blocking device serves as a protective intermediary that physically blocks access to the trigger through the holster opening. It allows the holster opening to remain large enough for light accommodation while preventing unauthorized trigger access by positioning the blocking device in the path of potential trigger manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The blocking device is positioned in advance to prevent potential harmful action (trigger access). By having the blocking device already in place before any trigger manipulation attempt, it proactively prevents the harmful effect of unauthorized trigger access while maintaining the larger opening needed for light accommodation.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a trigger guard engagement portion is included on the bottom wall to engage and block movement of the trigger guard, then stabilization is provided, but this design fails when the bottom wall is far away from the top wall due to light accommodation
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger guard blocking device transitions from a static engagement portion to a dynamic, movable mechanism. It can extend to engage the trigger guard when the handgun is inserted and retract when removed, allowing the holster to maintain stabilization functionality regardless of the distance between the top wall and bottom wall caused by light accommodation requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The stabilization function is separated from the main holster structure into a distinct, movable blocking device. This segmentation allows the blocking function to be independently positioned and activated only when needed, enabling the holster to accommodate the light assembly while still providing trigger guard engagement for stabilization.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively stabilizes handguns with lights by engaging the trigger guard and reducing accidental trigger access, ensuring secure storage while maintaining compatibility with varying handgun configurations.
Implementation Method 1
a spring in the holster body biased for movement of the blocking device along the bottom wall in the removal direction
Data Source
AI summary
A holster for a handgun having a trigger guard includes a holster body defining a chamber for receiving a portion of the handgun. The holster body has an entranceway enabling insertion of the gun into the holster and removal of the handgun from the holster chamber. The holster includes a blocking device separate from the holster body that helps to block movement of the handgun trigger guard relative to the holster body when the handgun is in the chamber. The blocking device is supported on the holster body for movement relative to the holster body between an open position and a blocking position. The blocking device has a tail portion that projects from the bottom wall in a direction away from the top wall when the blocking member is in the open position. The blocking device moves from the open position to the blocking position in response to insertion of a handgun through the entranceway into the chamber. The blocking device tail portion moves in a direction toward the holster top wall during movement of the blocking device from the open position to the blocking position.