Holster Barrier for Concealed Carry Comfort
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Solution Overview
Problem
Concealed gun holsters often cause discomfort due to exposed gun parts that can chafe the skin or snag clothing, and there is a lack of methods to modify existing holsters to prevent this issue.
Innovation Solution
A gun holster accessory comprising a flexible material with a larger perimeter than the gun and holster combination, attached using an attaching element to create a barrier between the gun and the body, preventing contact and irritation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If the gun handle is exposed for quick access, then access speed is improved, but chafing and snagging of clothing occurs
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible barrier material is introduced as an intermediary element between the exposed gun handle and the body/clothing. This barrier material prevents direct contact while maintaining the exposed handle configuration for quick access, thereby eliminating chafing and snagging issues without compromising access speed.
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible barrier material, essentially a thin film or shell, is applied to cover the exposed portions of the gun handle. This flexible covering allows the handle to remain accessible while preventing harmful contact with skin and clothing, resolving the contradiction between quick access and comfort.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a barrier is added to prevent chafing, then comfort is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier is implemented as a simple, inexpensive flexible material that can be easily applied and replaced if needed. This approach adds minimal complexity to the holster system while effectively preventing chafing, as the barrier is a straightforward covering rather than a complex mechanical structure.
Solution Approach 2:
By using a flexible thin film or shell as the barrier, the solution maintains simplicity while providing effective protection. The flexible material conforms to the gun and holster shape without requiring complex fastening mechanisms or structural modifications, thus improving comfort without significantly increasing device complexity.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the barrier covers the entire gun, then chafing is prevented, but access speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier material is applied selectively only to the portions of the gun that cause chafing and snagging, such as the handle and trigger guard areas, rather than covering the entire gun. This localized application prevents harmful contact while leaving other parts of the gun exposed and accessible, maintaining quick access speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible barrier acts as a localized intermediary only where needed - between the exposed gun components and the body/clothing. This targeted approach prevents chafing in specific areas while preserving the overall exposed configuration of the gun for rapid access.
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AI summary
A holster accessory apparatus that is configures to modify existing holsters to allow for more comfortable carrying of a gun with an exposed grip. The accessory comprises two elements, a flexible material larger than the perimeter of a combination of a gun holster and an attaching element configures to affix the holster to the flexible material. In one embodiment, method is designed for conceal and carry situations.