Interchangeable Holster Mounting Structures for Load Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holster attachment systems lack versatility and stability, particularly in securely attaching and distributing the load of a holster to various mounting surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A holster-mounting system comprising multiple mounting structures, securing structures, and a holster structure, which uses magnetic and threaded attachments to securely fasten the holster to a mounting surface, allowing for both temporary and permanent attachment, and distributes the load through interchangeable securing structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing holster attachment systems use simple attachment methods, then ease of operation is improved, but stability and load-bearing capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is divided into separate mounting structures and securing structures that can be independently selected and combined. The mounting structures attach to the mounting surface while the securing structures connect the holster to the mounting structures, allowing each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system reliability and ease of operation.
2Reliability
If existing holster attachment systems use fixed attachment methods, then stability is improved, but adaptability to different holster types and mounting surfaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides universal attachment capability through multiple mounting structures designed for different mounting surfaces (magnetic mounting structures for metal surfaces, adhesive mounting structures for non-metal surfaces, mechanical mounting structures for various surfaces) and multiple securing structures that can accommodate different holster types, allowing a single system to adapt to diverse applications while maintaining stable attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from fixed attachment methods to dynamic, interchangeable attachment components. Users can select and swap between different mounting and securing structures based on the specific holster type and mounting surface, enabling the system to adapt dynamically to different requirements while maintaining reliable attachment through proper component selection.
3Device complexity
If existing holster attachment systems use single-point attachment, then device complexity is reduced, but load distribution and stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system uses multiple mounting structures and securing structures distributed across the holster rather than a single attachment point. This segmentation of the attachment function into multiple distributed connection points improves load distribution and stability while keeping each individual mounting and securing component relatively simple in design.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a stable and versatile attachment method that can accommodate different holster types and mounting surfaces, ensuring secure and load-bearing capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic mounting structure to attach to a metal mounting surface
Implementation Method 2
an adhesive mounting structure to attach to a non-metal mounting surface
Data Source
AI summary
The holster mounting system is a load bearing structure. The holster mounting system includes a plurality of mounting structures, a plurality of securing structures, and a holster structure. The holster mounting system attaches the holster structure to a mounting surface. Any securing structure selected from the plurality of securing structures secures the holster structure to the plurality of mounting structures. Any securing structure selected from the plurality of securing structures transfers the load of the holster structure to the plurality of mounting structures. The plurality of mounting structures secures any securing structure selected from the plurality of securing structures to the mounting surface.