Holster with Flexible Wings and Spacers for Weapon Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing weapon holsters fail to provide effective concealment and comfort while securely carrying weapons, particularly for undercover officers who require discreet carrying solutions.
Innovation Solution
A holster device with a shell and backing that conforms to the body or clothing, featuring flexible wings and spacers to adapt to different shapes, combined with secure attachment features like clips and closed loops, allowing for flexible and secure weapon retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a rigid holster structure is used to securely carry a weapon, then weapon retention is improved, but concealment and comfort are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The holster is divided into multiple segments including a rigid shell for weapon retention, flexible wings for adaptation, and spacers for cushioning. This segmentation allows each component to fulfill its specific function while collectively resolving the contradiction between security and comfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster combines rigid materials (for the shell) with flexible materials (for the wings and spacers), creating a composite structure that simultaneously provides secure weapon retention and comfortable adaptability to body contours for effective concealment.
2Reliability
If a rigid holster structure is used to securely carry a weapon, then weapon retention is improved, but user comfort is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The holster is divided into multiple segments including a rigid shell for weapon retention, flexible wings for adaptation, and spacers for cushioning. This segmentation allows each component to fulfill its specific function while collectively resolving the contradiction between security and comfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster combines rigid materials (for the shell) with flexible materials (for the wings and spacers), creating a composite structure that simultaneously provides secure weapon retention and comfortable adaptability to body contours for effective concealment.
3Ease of manufacture
If a fixed-size holster is used to secure a weapon, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but adaptability to different body shapes is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The holster incorporates flexible wings that can dynamically adjust and conform to different body shapes and clothing surfaces, allowing a single fixed-size holster design to adapt to various users while maintaining simple manufacturing of the base structure.
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 holster device effectively conceals the weapon, enhances user comfort, and facilitates quick access while maintaining secure retention, addressing the need for both concealment and practicality.
Implementation Method 1
A first spacer is positioned between the first wing and the first end of the first shell, the first spacer having a flexible or compressible material that allows the first wing to flex relative to the first shell
Data Source
AI summary
A utility carrier device has a first shell, a backing and a first wing. The first shell is shaped to cover a part of a first item to be secured. The backing is secured to the first shell, thereby forming a first pocket between the first shell and the backing. The first pocket is configured to secure the first item to the utility carrier device. The first wing is attached to and extends from a first end of the first shell. A first spacer is positioned between the first wing and the first end of the first shell, the first spacer having a flexible or compressible material that allows the first wing to flex relative to the first shell.