Holster Lock System With Three-Point Lever Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pistol holster systems fail to effectively prevent unintentional displacement of the pistol, and they often lack a mechanism to quickly release the pistol for immediate use.
Innovation Solution
A pistol holster system with a three-point locking mechanism that includes a cord safety part, a picatinny rail lock system, and adjustable mounting apparatus for secure attachment to the chest, leg, and waist, allowing for easy release of the pistol via lever activation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a three-point locking mechanism is implemented to prevent unintentional pistol displacement, then safety and security are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is divided into three separate locking points (trigger guard lock, body lock, and rail lock) that independently secure the pistol at different locations. This segmentation allows each locking point to be simple in design while collectively providing robust security, resolving the contradiction between reliability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism uses nested components where the lever system activates multiple locks through a single action. The cord, spring, and lever components are nested within each other, allowing a compact structure that provides multiple locking functions without proportionally increasing external complexity.
2Reliability
If multiple lock mechanisms are added to ensure secure locking, then reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple locking functions are merged into a single lever mechanism. Pulling one lever simultaneously releases all three locking points (trigger guard, body, and rail locks), allowing the user to quickly remove the pistol despite the presence of multiple locks. This combining principle resolves the contradiction by maintaining high reliability through multiple locks while preserving ease of operation through unified control.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded components are pre-positioned to automatically engage the locking points when the pistol is inserted. The system performs the locking action in advance, so that during removal, the user only needs to activate the release lever without manually manipulating multiple separate mechanisms, thus maintaining ease of operation.
3Ease of operation
If a lever-based release mechanism is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lever mechanism is designed to automatically coordinate the release of all locking points through mechanical linkage. When the lever is pulled, it self-coordinates to disengage the cord, compress the spring, and release the locks simultaneously without requiring additional control mechanisms. This self-service capability provides ease of operation while minimizing the need for complex external control systems.
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 securely prevents unintentional pistol displacement while enabling quick release for immediate use, ensuring the pistol remains locked until manually released by the user, enhancing safety and usability across various body platforms.
Implementation Method 1
a compression spring (16) shown in Figure 11, moves forward at a 90 ° angle to the pistol (Fig. 11.2)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a pistol holster system which can be placed on the chest, leg and waist and prevents the pistol from exiting unintentionally when the pistol is inserted.