Clothing Integrated Firearm Retention System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current concealed carry systems for firearms are complex and require additional training and thought to effectively conceal and rapidly access weapons in life-threatening situations, as they vary for different weapons and scenarios, leading to inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A retention system integrated into clothing, featuring a body with a perimeter wall and retention elements that can be coupled to both the clothing and a weapon system, allowing for secure and concealed carry with a removable retention element that can be easily accessed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If current concealed carry systems are used, then firearms can be concealed and carried, but the systems become complex and require additional training and thought to effectively conceal and rapidly access weapons
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the retention element with the clothing article by integrating it into the fabric structure. The retention element is formed as part of the clothing itself, eliminating the need for separate holsters and retention devices. This integration simplifies the overall system while maintaining reliable concealment and access capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The clothing article serves multiple functions: it provides concealment for the firearm, incorporates the retention mechanism directly into its fabric, and enables rapid access through its design. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate specialized devices, reducing system complexity while maintaining effectiveness.
2Reliability
If current concealed carry systems are used, then firearms can be concealed and carried, but they require varying systems for different weapons and different scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The retention element is designed with dynamic characteristics that allow it to adapt to different scenarios. It can be configured in different positions and orientations within the clothing article, and its retention mechanism can engage with various firearm types. This dynamic design provides versatility across different weapons and carrying scenarios without requiring multiple specialized systems.
3Speed
If a retention element is integrated into clothing, then rapid access is enabled, but the concealment may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The retention element is nested within the structure of the clothing article itself, with the retention mechanism integrated into the fabric layers. This nesting allows the retention element to be accessible for rapid firearm removal while remaining concealed within the clothing's fabric structure, maintaining both fast access and effective concealment.
Data Source
AI summary
A retention device includes a body having a first surface and a second surface and defined by a perimeter wall. The second surface is configured to be coupled to an article of clothing. A first retention element is releasably coupled to the body and is configured to be coupled to a weapon system to maintain the weapon system in a fixed position with respect to the body.