Integrated Holster Sensor Mount for Reliable Weapon Withdrawal Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holster systems face challenges in reliably mounting sensors for automatic activation of body cameras due to generic brackets that may not fit all holsters, damage during use, and suboptimal sensor placement, leading to unreliable weapon withdrawal detection.
Innovation Solution
A dedicated and integrated sensor mount within the holster body provides a secure and unobstructed mounting solution for sensors, with a protective cover and optimized placement for enhanced detection, minimizing damage and interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If generic brackets are used to mount sensors on holsters, then the sensor mounting is adaptable to different holster types, but the mounting reliability and sensor protection are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor mount is segmented into multiple functional components: a base portion that interfaces with the holster, a mounting portion that secures the sensor, and a protective cover that shields the sensor. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together as an integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor mount acts as an intermediary component between the holster and the sensor. It provides a dedicated interface that adapts to the holster structure while providing secure mounting and protection for the sensor, resolving the conflict between adaptability and reliability.
2Measurement precision
If sensors are mounted without protective covers, then the sensor detection accuracy is maintained, but the sensor is vulnerable to damage during use
Solution Approach 1:
A protective cover made of transparent or translucent material is provided to shield the sensor. The cover is designed to be substantially transparent to the type of energy detected by the sensor (e.g., optical, electromagnetic), allowing the sensor to maintain detection accuracy while being protected from physical damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover is installed beforehand to cushion and protect the sensor from potential damage during holster operations, drawing, and environmental exposure, preventing harm before it occurs.
3Measurement precision
If sensors are placed close to the implement for better detection, then the weapon withdrawal detection accuracy is improved, but the sensor is more exposed to damage and interference
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor is nested within the sensor mount structure, which is itself integrated into or attached to the holster. The protective cover further nests over the sensor, creating multiple protective layers. This nested arrangement allows the sensor to be positioned for optimal detection while being shielded from damage and interference.
4Device complexity
If generic mounting brackets are used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation and reliable mounting are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor mount combines multiple functions into a single integrated component: attachment to the holster, mounting of the sensor, and protection of the sensor. This merging eliminates the need for separate generic brackets and additional protective elements, simplifying the overall system while improving ease of operation and reliability.
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AI summary
A holster for an implement, such as a handgun, includes a holster body and a sensor mount integral to the holster body. The sensor mount has a mounting surface for mounting a sensor, an opening through the mounting surface to an interior of the holster body, and a sensor mount guide comprising a raised portion extending at least partially around a periphery of the mounting surface.