Holster System With Rotatable Joint And Adjustable Spacer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing carrying cases for police and military equipment are often limited in flexibility, prone to snagging, and risk equipment loss or damage, especially in rugged environments where quick access and durability are critical.

Innovation Solution

A holster system with a flexible clip and adjustable spacer, combined with a resilient lock and rotatable joint, allows for secure attachment to belts of varying sizes and prevents accidental opening or equipment loss, ensuring reliable and flexible carrying of essential gear.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a rigid container is used to protect equipment, then durability is improved, but the container is prone to snagging on obstacles and slows movement

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequipment protectionVSAvoidsnagging on obstacles

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a flexible holster made of durable material that can bend and conform to the officer's movements without snagging on brush or obstacles, while still providing protection for the equipment carried within

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Reliability

If a secure attachment system is used to prevent equipment loss, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequipment retentionVSAvoidattachment system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes a dynamic rotatable joint that allows the holster to rotate and adapt to different positions and movements, providing secure attachment through mechanical advantage rather than complex locking mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment system is divided into separate functional components: a clip for belt attachment, a rotatable joint for positioning, and a holster body for equipment retention, allowing each component to be optimized independently

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Manufacturing precision

If a fixed configuration holster is used, then manufacturing precision is improved, but adaptability to different equipment sizes is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveholster configuration precisionVSAvoidequipment size adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The rotatable joint enables the holster to dynamically adjust its orientation and position to accommodate different equipment sizes and shapes while maintaining a precise, consistent manufacturing configuration for each individual component

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10362856B2Carrying case for police or military equipment

Publication Date: 2019.07.30 ARMAMENT SYSTEMS & PROCEDURES INC

AI summary

A holster system including an elongated backer plate having a plurality of slots, a hinge that pivotally connects a first end of the backer plate to a first end of the cover plate, a resilient lock that releasably connects a second end of the backer plate to the second of the cover plate, an adjustable spacer located between the backer plate and cover plate, the cover plate, the hinge and resilient lock is adapted to accept a range of different sizes of belts worn by a human user and wherein the adjustable spacer may be inserted into any of the plurality of slots to accommodate the different sizes of belts and a police or military holster rotatably attached to the backing plate.