Concealment Caddy Shoulder Holster Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gun holsters fail to provide complete concealment of handguns without bulkiness, easy access, and secure weather protection, especially during active activities like running, and often require multiple devices for various transport options.
Innovation Solution
The Concealment Caddy Shoulder Holster features a secure, zipper-accessible compartment within a shoulder harness that completely conceals handguns, allows hands-free transport, and attaches to belts or bodies for stability, with detachable options for versatile use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the handgun is concealed inside or under one's clothing, then complete concealment is achieved, but access to the handgun becomes difficult and the holster becomes mobile and uncomfortable during activities
Solution Approach 1:
The holster system is divided into separate functional components: a concealed carry holster for hidden transport and a separate accessible holster for easy retrieval. This segmentation allows the handgun to be concealed effectively while providing a separate, easily accessible location for quick retrieval without requiring clothing manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
A belt is introduced as an intermediary element that connects the concealed carry holster to the accessible holster. The belt serves as a mediator that allows the holster to be securely positioned while enabling easy access to the handgun through the belt's accessibility, resolving the contradiction between concealment and access.
2Ease of manufacture
If the holster is placed under or inside clothing for concealment, then complete concealment is achieved, but the holster becomes highly mobile and swings back and forth causing discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The holster system separates the concealment function from the stability function. The concealed carry holster provides hidden transport, while the accessible holster secured to the belt provides stability and prevents swinging. This segmentation allows each component to optimize its specific function without compromising the other.
Solution Approach 2:
The belt acts as an intermediary that provides a stable anchoring point for the accessible holster. By securing the holster to the belt rather than relying on clothing, the system achieves both concealment and stability, eliminating the swinging and discomfort caused by clothing-based holsters.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices are used for various transport options, then versatility is improved, but device complexity and the need to purchase multiple devices increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holster system is designed with multi-functionality to serve multiple transport and concealment needs through a single integrated system. The concealed carry holster and accessible holster can be used together for concealed transport, while the accessible holster can be used independently for easy access scenarios, eliminating the need for separate devices like fanny packs or briefcases.
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges the functions of concealed carry and easy access into a single integrated holster assembly that can be secured to a belt. This combination provides versatile transport options (concealed carry, easy access, and belt attachment) without requiring multiple separate devices, reducing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
A universal type shoulder holster caddy, designed specifically to conceal hand guns of various sizes. This invention is unique in that it provides multiple transport options in a single handgun concealment device. It provides for complete concealment of a gun holster and handgun within an enclosed Concealment compartment. It provides multiple transport methods through its' zipper and snaps detachability feature and a series of loops and a band loop for attaching to a user's belt.