One-Sided Holster Segmentation for Concealment and Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Prior art holster designs are cumbersome, often causing the handgun to be caught in the holster material when drawn, and fail to effectively conceal the handgun, leading to safety concerns and intimidation issues in emergency situations.
Innovation Solution
A holster design featuring an outside panel with a retention device that includes a resilient retention plug engaging the handgun's trigger guard, allowing for reliable and safe drawing of the handgun without pulling out the holster, while also providing effective concealment through a shallow pocket and elastic cover for secure carrying.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If prior art holster designs are used, then the handgun can be carried, but the handgun gets caught in the holster material when drawn, causing the holster to be pulled out with the handgun
Solution Approach 1:
The holster is divided into two separate panels: an outside panel that remains in the pocket and an inside panel that holds the handgun. This segmentation allows the handgun to be drawn without pulling the entire holster out, as the inside panel can slide freely relative to the outside panel.
Solution Approach 2:
The retention function is extracted from the holster material itself and transferred to a dedicated retention device (such as a retention strap or button) attached to the outside panel. This separate retention mechanism prevents the holster from being pulled out while allowing smooth handgun drawing.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If prior art holster designs are used, then the handgun can be carried, but the handgun is not effectively concealed, leading to intimidation and safety concerns
Solution Approach 1:
The holster is designed to be carried within a pocket or bag, merging the holster function with the existing carrying article. The outside panel is positioned within the pocket to provide concealment, while the inside panel holds the handgun, achieving effective hiding without adding significant structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster is nested within the pocket or bag structure. The outside panel fits within the pocket opening, and the inside panel with the handgun is nested within the outside panel, creating a compact, concealed arrangement that minimizes visibility and intimidation.
3Reliability
If prior art trigger retention mechanisms are used, then handgun safety is improved, but the mechanisms are cumbersome and impractical for emergency situations
Solution Approach 1:
The retention device is positioned locally at the trigger guard area of the handgun, providing targeted retention control. This localized approach ensures safety through proper trigger protection while maintaining simplicity and quick access during emergencies, avoiding cumbersome full-holster retention mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The retention device is designed to be dynamically adjustable or easily releasable, allowing it to provide secure retention during normal carrying but enabling rapid release during emergency situations. This dynamic characteristic balances safety with quick access needs.
Data Source
AI summary
A holster apparatus includes a taller outside and a shorter inside panel joined together to form a shallow bottom pocket. The holster apparatus is generally open to the inside. The outside of the holster apparatus substantially completely covers the handgun so that the holster apparatus and handgun may be carried in a user's pocket and give the general appearance of a wallet carried within the pocket. The handgun is not discernible to a viewer when the handgun and holster are carried in the user's pocket.