Pivoting Firearm Holster Attachments for Multi-Position Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holsters, particularly drop leg holsters, do not provide convenient and quick access to firearms, especially in varying positions such as standing and seated, limiting mobility during tactical operations or outdoor activities.
Innovation Solution
A pivotally connected holster system with a belt attachment component and a holster attachment component that allows the firearm to be rotated and locked in desired positions using a locking mechanism, enabling quick and convenient access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional drop leg holster is strapped around the thigh and connected to a belt, then the firearm is held securely during movement, but access to the firearm is slow and inconvenient in varying positions
Solution Approach 1:
The holster attachment component is designed with a pivotal connection that allows dynamic adjustment between multiple locked positions (e.g., upright when standing, downward when seated). This dynamic positioning capability enables the firearm to be oriented for quick access based on the user's posture and situation, directly improving ease of operation and reducing retrieval time compared to fixed-position holsters
2Adaptability or versatility
If the holster is fixed in a single position, then the structure is simple and stable, but the holster cannot adapt to different user positions (standing, seated) and limits mobility
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotal connection mechanism provides multi-position adaptability, allowing the holster to adjust between upright, downward, and intermediate positions. This dynamic structure achieves adaptability to different user positions (standing, seated, vehicle operations) without requiring multiple separate holsters or complex adjustment mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The holster system is divided into separable components: a belt attachment component and a holster attachment component connected by a pivotal joint. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while maintaining overall structural simplicity and ease of assembly/disassembly
3Productivity
If the holster allows rotation for quick access, then access speed improves, but the locking mechanism must be reliable to prevent accidental movement
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotal connection enables rapid rotation of the holster to desired positions, improving access speed. The locking mechanism engages at specific positions to maintain stability during use, creating a dynamic system that transitions between mobile (during access) and stable (during carry) states
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism is designed to automatically engage when the holster reaches a desired position during rotation. This preliminary locking action ensures the firearm is secured before the user needs to access it, preventing accidental movement while maintaining quick access capability
Data Source
AI summary
Firearm holstering systems having holster attachment components that are pivotally connected to firearm holsters are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a firearm holstering system includes a belt attachment component configured for attachment to a belt. The system also includes a holster attachment component that is pivotally connected to the belt attachment component. The holster attachment component is configured to pivotally connect to a firearm holster. The holster attachment component includes a locking mechanism configured to lock the firearm holster in at least two different positions with respect to the holster attachment component.