Shoulder-Fire Firearm Carry Layout for Secure Side Running
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm holsters do not securely attach shoulder-fire firearms to the side of a user, allowing them to move at walking or running paces without the firearm becoming unsecured.
Innovation Solution
A handless shoulder-fire firearm carry system comprising a frame with ferrous and non-ferrous mounts, a belt with a magnetically engageable anchor, and a vest that holds the firearm in a downward position, using securing attachments to attach the firearm to the anchor at the rear or side of the user.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing firearm holsters are used to secure the firearm to the front or back of the user, then the firearm can be carried in those positions, but the user cannot move at walking or running paces without the firearm becoming unsecured
Solution Approach 1:
The firearm carry system is divided into multiple independent components: a belt worn by the user, an anchor attached to the belt, and a vest worn on the torso. The firearm is secured through multiple attachment points distributed across these segments, allowing each component to independently maintain security while enabling user movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional front-or-back carry positions to side carry positions by utilizing three-dimensional spatial arrangement. The anchor can be positioned at different locations on the belt, and the vest can be worn in different orientations, creating multiple secure carry positions (front, rear, left side, right side) that enable mobility while maintaining security.
2Ease of operation
If the firearm is secured to the side of the user in a downward position, then the user can move at walking or running paces, but existing holsters cannot effectively secure the firearm in this position
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor component is designed with universal functionality to accommodate multiple carry positions. It can be attached to the belt at different locations and configured to secure the firearm at the front, rear, left side, or right side. The vest also provides universal positioning capability, allowing the firearm to be held in various downward positions while maintaining security during movement.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple securing attachments are used to facilitate rear and side carry positions, then the firearm can be securely attached at different positions, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple securing attachments are merged into integrated components. The anchor combines belt attachment and firearm securing functions, while the vest integrates torso wear and firearm positioning. This merging reduces the number of separate parts while maintaining the capability to secure the firearm at multiple positions (front, rear, left side, right side).
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AI summary
A handless shoulder-fire firearm carry system for securing a shoulder-fire style firearm to a user moving in a walking pace or in a running pace includes a firearm including a frame having a first section, a second section, and a center section. A belt is worn about a waist of the user. An anchor is coupled to the belt and secures the firearm to the belt. A vest is worn on a torso of the user. The vest holds the firearm in a downward position relative to the user. A pair of securing attachments is coupled to the firearm. Each of the securing attachments facilitates securing the firearm to the anchor. The pair of securing attachments includes a first securing attachment facilitating securing the first section of the firearm to the anchor and a second securing attachment facilitating securing the center section of the firearm to the anchor.