Elastic Concealment Holster with Adjustable Loop Strap
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of effective solutions for women who need to conceal carry a pistol, balancing concealment, comfort, and accessibility.
Innovation Solution
A holster design featuring a front and back panel with elastic material, a long strap forming a loop, and a belt with a side release buckle, allowing for secure and adjustable concealment of a firearm, potentially integrated into a bra for enhanced comfort and accessibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional conceal carry holster is used, then concealment is achieved, but comfort and accessibility are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The holster is divided into multiple functional panels (front panel, back panel, side panels) that can be independently configured. The front panel includes a pocket for the pistol, while side panels with straps provide adjustability. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall concealment and comfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster incorporates adjustable straps with buckles that allow the user to modify the fit and positioning dynamically. The long strap with buckle enables adjustment of the holster's position on the body, and the elastic material can be repositioned to accommodate different body types and carrying preferences, thereby improving comfort and accessibility while maintaining concealment.
2Reliability
If a secure fit is achieved through rigid straps, then reliability is improved, but ease of adjustment is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The holster uses adjustable straps with buckles that allow the user to modify the fit dynamically. The long strap with buckle enables adjustment of the holster's position, and the elastic material can be repositioned to accommodate different body types and carrying preferences, thereby improving comfort and accessibility while maintaining concealment.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic material and adjustable straps allow for changes in the holster's physical parameters (position, tension, fit) to accommodate different users and carrying needs. The buckle mechanism enables parameter adjustment while maintaining a secure fit, resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of adjustment.
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 provides a comfortable and accessible means for women to conceal a pistol, ensuring both concealment and ease of use, with adjustable straps for customizable fit.
Implementation Method 1
An elastic material is joined to the front panel
Data Source
AI summary
A holster is configured to assist a user in concealing a firearm. The holster has a front panel, joined to a back panel. A short back strap is joined to the back panel. An elastic material is joined to the front panel. A trim seals three edges of the front panel and the back panel. A long strap is joined to the front panel. The long strap is fastened to the short back strap forming a loop. A belt is sewn over the top of the elastic of the front panel and configured to wrap around a human user.