Holster Clip Adjustment With Vertical Channel and Compressible Spacers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional holsters and sheaths for carrying tools and weapons, such as handguns, knives, and Tasers, often compromise between concealment, comfort, and ready access, particularly when worn inside the waistband, leading to discomfort and limited range of motion due to the need for frequent adjustments to maintain access and concealment.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable clip system with a channeled member and compressible spacers allows for independent adjustment of the holster or sheath's height and position relative to the wearer's waistband or belt, enabling dynamic adjustments without requiring repositioning of the holster or clothing, using a channeled plate with a belt clip and compressible spacers to lock and slide along a vertical channel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a holster is worn inside the waistband for concealment, then concealment is improved, but comfort and range of motion deteriorate due to frequent adjustments needed to maintain access
Solution Approach 1:
The holster system incorporates a dynamic adjustment mechanism that allows the holster to be repositioned along a vertical channel. This enables the wearer to dynamically adjust the holster position between concealed (inside waistband) and accessible (outside waistband) locations, resolving the contradiction between concealment and ease of access.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanism is segmented into independent components: a channeled member with vertical slots, a clip assembly, and compressible spacers. This segmentation allows for smooth, incremental adjustments along the channel while maintaining secure attachment at each position.
2Ease of operation
If a holster is positioned for ready access outside the waistband, then access is improved, but concealment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables dynamic repositioning of the holster along a vertical channel, allowing the wearer to switch between concealed and accessible positions as needed. The compressible spacer mechanism provides smooth transitions between positions while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The compressible spacer acts as an intermediary element between the holster and the channeled member, enabling smooth transitions between concealed and accessible positions while maintaining secure attachment at each position along the vertical channel.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a holster requires frequent repositioning to maintain access and concealment, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and time loss increase
Solution Approach 1:
The compressible spacer mechanism is designed to be self-adjusting through compression and expansion. The wearer simply compresses the spacer to release the holster for repositioning, and the spacer automatically expands to lock the holster in place, eliminating the need for manual fastening or complex locking mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the physical state of the compressible spacer from compressed to expanded to control the holster's position. This simple parameter change (compression state) controls the entire adjustment mechanism, reducing complexity while maintaining adaptability.
4Ease of manufacture
If a holster is worn inside the waistband, then concealment is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to limited range of motion for daily tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The holster system allows dynamic repositioning along a vertical channel, enabling the wearer to adjust the holster to an optimal position for each daily task. This resolves the contradiction by allowing the holster to adapt to different activity requirements while maintaining concealment when appropriate.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system enhances comfort and maintains concealment by allowing seamless adjustments to the holster's position, reducing the need for frequent repositioning and minimizing interference with daily activities, while ensuring ready access to the carried item.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one compressible spacer remains in an expanded state when resting, thereby locking the channeled plate and respective clip together
Implementation Method 2
A wearer may adjust the height of the holster rig by manipulating and squeezing the at least one compressible spacer which causes the channeled plates and/or holster rig to separate and disengage from the clips
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AI summary
The invention relates to an adjustable clip system primarily for use with sheaths, holsters, and/or holster rigs that attach to a user's belt or waistband or pocket via one or more clips. The adjustable clip system allows a user to independently adjust the height of the sheath, holster, or holster rig without requiring the user to raise, lower, or otherwise adjust the user's belt, waistband, pocket, clothing, and/or other attachment point to adjust the height of the sheath, holster, or holster rig.