Clamping Retention Clip With Rotating Flap For Firearm Holster
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional firearm holsters lack discreet concealability and adequate retention, as U-shaped metal or plastic clips are visible and do not utilize leverage and pressure effectively, risking detachment during critical situations.
Innovation Solution
A Clamping Retention Clip that uses a 30-degree angled clamping head and a rotating flap to apply pressure and leverage, reducing the visible area and enhancing retention by securing the holster or pouch through a combination of a metal or plastic lower unit and a separately fabricated flap, providing increased concealability and retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional U-shaped metal or plastic clip is used to secure the holster, then the holster can be attached to the desired location, but the clip is visible affecting discreet concealability and does not provide adequate retention under stress
Solution Approach 1:
The clip is divided into two separate components: a lower unit that attaches to the holster and a flap that attaches to the user's clothing. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the lower unit can be minimized for concealability while the flap provides the retention mechanism through leverage and pressure when closed.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a rotational dimension by making the flap movable relative to the lower unit. The flap can be opened for attachment and closed to apply retention pressure, transforming a static clip into a dynamic system that provides retention only when needed while maintaining concealability when closed.
2Reliability
If a traditional U-shaped clip is used, then the structure is simple, but it does not utilize leverage and pressure effectively for retention
Solution Approach 1:
The flap is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to rotate and apply dynamic pressure to the holster. This dynamic mechanism enables the retention system to adapt to different holster positions and apply consistent retention force through leverage, rather than relying on a static rigid structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the operational parameters of the clip by introducing rotational movement and variable pressure application. The flap can be positioned at different angles during attachment and then closed to apply maximum retention pressure, transforming a simple static structure into a system with adjustable retention parameters.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The Clamping Retention Clip offers improved concealability and retention by minimizing the visible area and increasing the clamping strength, ensuring the firearm or item remains securely attached, even under stress, thus enhancing usability in life-threatening situations.
Implementation Method 1
uses a 30-degree angled clamping head and a rotating flap to apply pressure and leverage
Implementation Method 2
apply pressure and leverage, reducing the visible area and enhancing retention by securing the holster or pouch
Data Source
AI summary
A two part clamping retention clip is provided comprising a mounting area for attachment to a holster, bag, pouch or other device and a clamping head with adjacent flap for reversible and secure engagement to a material worn by the user.