Spring-Loaded Holster Bracket for Quick Waistband Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Concealed carry holsters for handguns lack a system to easily transfer the holster from a user's waistband to an alternate support mechanism without removing the handgun, posing challenges in accessibility and comfort, especially in confined spaces like vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system featuring an elongated clip with a spring mechanism that allows the holster to be removed from the belt and attached to a bracket with adjustable positioning, including a spring action restraint and triangular spacer for angle adjustment, enabling easy transfer and secure latching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the holster is removed from the waistband to another location, then accessibility and comfort are improved, but the handgun is exposed to violation of concealed carry laws
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into two independent components: a belt clip for waistband attachment and a bracket for alternate surface attachment. This segmentation allows the holster to be quickly transferred between locations without removing the handgun, maintaining concealed carry compliance while improving accessibility when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket serves as an intermediary mounting surface between the holster and alternate locations (such as vehicle interiors). This intermediary structure enables the holster to be securely attached to various surfaces without direct contact with the handgun, facilitating quick transfers while maintaining concealment.
2Ease of operation
If the holster is removed from the waistband, then comfort is improved, but the operation becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The belt clip features a spring-loaded mechanism with a push-button release that allows the holster to be easily detached from the waistband without requiring tools or complex operations. The spring tension automatically holds the clip in place during normal wear, while the push-button provides simple one-handed release for quick transfers.
3Length of stationary object
If the bracket is mounted close to the surface, then the profile is reduced, but the holster cannot be removed without sufficient spacing
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket incorporates a dynamic spring-loaded retention mechanism that automatically adjusts to available space. The spring tension can be modified to provide sufficient holding force when mounted close to surfaces, while still allowing easy removal when needed. This dynamic adjustment enables the system to maintain both a low profile and operational accessibility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the holster to be easily removed from the waistband and reattached to a surface without removing the handgun, providing improved accessibility and comfort while maintaining secure attachment.
Implementation Method 1
The clip has a pair of substantially straight opposed side edges extending between its respective first and second ends with the second end terminating in a finger grip so that the clip can be sprung outward to permit the holster to be removed from the belt by lifting the holster upwardly.
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AI summary
A mounting system for a concealed carry holster for securing the holster to a storage location. The mounting system uses a belt clip of the holster to attach the holster to a bracket. The bracket has a spring action restraint that cooperates with the belt clip to retain the holster in the mounting system. The restraint is accessible from a front of the holster to allow easy removal from the bracket.