Firearm Offhand Finger Rest with Holster Locking Channel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm offhand grip devices are obtrusive, require multiple components, and often need assembly, failing to provide adequate comfort and support for recoil management and do not serve a secondary purpose like coupling with a holster.
Innovation Solution
A compact firearm offhand grip device with an attachment body that engages the firearm's rail system, featuring a thumb rest and finger rest for ergonomic comfort, and a design that allows integration with a holster through a locking channel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing offhand grip devices are used, then thumb grip support is provided, but the device occupies significant space and has an obtrusive profile
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the thumb rest and finger rest into a single integrated attachment device that mounts to the firearm rail. This merging of multiple grip support functions into one compact unit reduces the total space occupied compared to separate thumb grip devices, while still providing both thumb and finger support for improved offhand grip stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment device serves multiple functions: it provides thumb rest support, finger rest support, and includes a holster coupling feature. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace what would otherwise require multiple separate attachments, reducing overall space occupation while maintaining comprehensive grip support.
2Ease of operation
If existing offhand grip devices are used, then grip support is provided, but multiple components and assembly are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the thumb rest, finger rest, and holster coupling mechanism into a single monolithic attachment body. This consolidation eliminates the need for multiple separate components and their associated assembly steps, while still providing comprehensive grip support functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The single attachment device performs multiple functions simultaneously: supporting the thumb, supporting the fingers, and coupling with the holster. This multi-functionality in a single component reduces device complexity compared to using multiple separate components to achieve the same goals.
3Ease of operation
If existing offhand grip devices are used, then thumb grip is added, but secondary purposes like holster coupling are not served
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device is designed with multi-functionality, incorporating a holster coupling feature in addition to the thumb and finger rests. This allows the same device that provides grip support to also serve as a mounting point for the holster, eliminating the need for separate holster attachment hardware and improving overall system versatility.
Data Source
AI summary
A handgun offhand finger rest apparatus for comfort and support when using the offhand for recoil management includes an attachment body having a body top side, a body bottom side, a body left side, a body right side, a body front side, and a body back side. The body top side is selectively engageable with an underside of a firearm in front of a trigger guard of the firearm. A thumb rest is coupled to the attachment body and perpendicularly extends from either the body left side or the body right side. A finger rest is coupled to the body bottom side of the attachment body adjacent the body back side to rest adjacent the trigger guard of the firearm.