Firearm Component Carrier with Magnetic Wrap Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional holsters are cumbersome and require a break-in period for secure firearm carrying, often not accommodating firearms with attachments like lasers or lights, and fail to work across multiple firearms with different external features, necessitating frequent installation and uninstallation based on legal carrying locations.
Innovation Solution
A firearm carrier apparatus featuring a main body, insert member, and wrap member with magnets for secure attachment, allowing quick and secure carrying of various firearms and components without a break-in period, adaptable to multiple firearms and configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional holsters are used to securely carry firearms, then reliability of firearm retention is improved, but device complexity and break-in period requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The holster is divided into distinct functional segments: a retention segment with adjustable retention elements, a carry segment for positioning, and a attachment segment for mounting. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently, reducing overall complexity while maintaining reliable retention through the dedicated retention mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster incorporates dynamic retention elements that can be adjusted or activated as needed. The retention mechanism allows the user to modify the level of retention security based on the situation, providing reliable firearm retention when needed while allowing for easier access when appropriate, thereby reducing the need for complex fixed retention structures.
2Reliability
If traditional holsters are designed for specific firearm models, then reliability of fit and retention is improved, but adaptability to different firearms decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The holster is designed with universal mounting attachments and adjustable retention elements that can accommodate multiple firearm types and configurations. The standardized attachment interface and adjustable components allow the same holster to securely carry different firearms, eliminating the need for multiple specialized holsters while maintaining reliable fit and retention for each firearm type.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster features adjustable and reconfigurable elements that can be modified to fit different firearm shapes, sizes, and attachment requirements. This dynamic adjustability enables a single holster design to adapt to various firearms while maintaining secure retention, providing both reliability and versatility.
3Reliability
If traditional holsters require break-in period for proper fit, then reliability of retention is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holster is pre-configured with properly tensioned retention elements and pre-positioned mounting attachments during manufacturing. This preliminary setup ensures that the holster provides reliable retention security immediately upon use, eliminating the need for a break-in period while maintaining secure firearm retention from the first use.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster uses retention mechanisms with adjustable parameters that can be precisely set during manufacturing to provide optimal retention security without requiring field adjustment or break-in. The retention force, mounting position, and component tension are pre-optimized to deliver reliable performance immediately, reducing time loss while ensuring security.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple holster variations are produced for different firearms, then adaptability to various firearms is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The holster employs universal mounting attachments and standardized retention mechanisms that work across multiple firearm types. This single versatile design eliminates the need to produce multiple specialized holster variations, reducing device complexity and manufacturing requirements while maintaining adaptability to various firearms through adjustable and reconfigurable components.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster is designed as modular with standardized interface segments that can accommodate different firearms. This segmentation allows a single base holster design to be used with multiple firearm types by simply changing or adjusting the attached components, reducing the need for multiple complete holster variations while maintaining broad adaptability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick, secure, and versatile carrying of firearms and components across multiple models, reducing the need for multiple holster variations and simplifying daily use by eliminating the break-in period and accommodating various firearm configurations.
Implementation Method 1
The wrap member includes a magnet to secure the firearm component relative to the main body
Data Source
AI summary
A firearm component carrier apparatus is disclosed. The firearm component carrier apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a main body, an insert member, and a wrap member. The insert member is coupled to the main body and is oriented to insert into a firearm component. The wrap member is coupled to the main body. The wrap member is shaped to wrap at least partially around the firearm component to secure the firearm component relative to the main body.