Bendable Strap Holster Mount for Flexible Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Retaining a handgun in a safe but accessible location is challenging, especially when it cannot be carried in a holster on a user's belt, necessitating a solution that secures the handgun in various locations while keeping the trigger covered.
Innovation Solution
A bendable strap assembly with a base plate and clip system that allows a handgun holster to be secured to different locations, utilizing a plastically deformable support member and flexible body to create a versatile mounting system, compatible with standard and custom holsters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a handgun is carried in a holster on a user's belt, then the handgun is accessible, but it cannot be secured in locations where belt carry is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The holster assembly is designed to function in multiple locations beyond traditional belt carry. The bendable strap with base plate and clip mechanism enables the holster to be securely mounted on beds, vehicles, or other surfaces while maintaining the same draw accessibility as traditional belt holsters.
Solution Approach 2:
The bendable strap provides dynamic adaptability, allowing the holster to be configured for different mounting locations and orientations. The strap can be bent and shaped to fit various surfaces and angles, transforming a static holster design into a dynamically adaptable system.
2Reliability
If a handgun is stored in a safe location, then it is secure, but it becomes less accessible
Solution Approach 1:
The holster assembly separates the security function (holster covering the trigger) from the mounting function (bendable strap and clip system). This segmentation allows the handgun to remain securely covered in the holster while the flexible mounting system provides multiple accessible locations, eliminating the trade-off between security and accessibility.
3Reliability
If a custom holster is used, then it provides proper fit and coverage, but it cannot be mounted in various locations
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the custom holster design (which provides proper fit and trigger coverage) with the flexible mounting system (bendable strap, base plate, and clip). This combination preserves the reliability benefits of custom holsters while adding the adaptability to mount in various locations such as beds and vehicles.
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
Enables secure and flexible mounting of a handgun holster in various locations, including belts, beds, and vehicles, ensuring the handgun remains accessible and safe, while maintaining trigger coverage.
Implementation Method 1
a plastically deformable support member and a flexible body
Data Source
AI summary
An assembly for holding an item includes a bendable strap. A base plate is secured at one end of the bendable strap. The base plate includes a plurality of openings therethrough. Each of the openings has a larger diameter portion and a smaller diameter portion. A clip is secured to the openings in the base plate. A holster or other item may be secured to the clip.