Segmented Rib Holster for Concealment and Moisture Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional handgun holsters often result in visible outlines or bulges under clothing due to their shape and can cause chafing from sweat accumulation, as they are typically designed to resemble the firearm they carry.
Innovation Solution
A handgun holster with a plurality of curved ribs on its exterior side that disrupt the outline when worn, forming channels for improved airflow and reducing moisture buildup, while also featuring a modular design with adjustable ride height and attachment interfaces for secure belt attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the holster is shaped like the firearm to provide proper support and retention, then the firearm is securely held, but the outline or bulge of the firearm becomes visible through clothing
Solution Approach 1:
The holster body is segmented into multiple ribs that are spaced apart to create channels. This segmentation disrupts the continuous outline of the holster, reducing visibility under clothing while maintaining structural integrity for firearm retention.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the holster have different properties: the ribs provide structural support for retention, while the channels between ribs provide airflow and reduce outline visibility. This local differentiation allows the holster to simultaneously achieve concealment and reliable firearm holding.
2Reliability
If the holster is pressed against the body for secure retention, then the firearm is securely held, but sweat accumulates and causes chafing
Solution Approach 1:
The segmented rib structure creates channels that allow sweat and moisture to escape through the holster body, preventing accumulation against the wearer's body while maintaining secure firearm retention through the rib structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The channels between ribs create airflow pathways that facilitate evaporation and ventilation of sweat, reducing moisture buildup and chafing while the holster remains pressed against the body for secure retention.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the holster is designed with a smooth continuous surface for comfort, then chafing is reduced, but the outline of the holster becomes more visible under clothing
Solution Approach 1:
The ribbed segmented surface disrupts the outline visibility while the rounded rib edges and smooth transitions between ribs maintain comfort and reduce chafing, achieving both concealment and comfort simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The ribs are designed with curved, rounded surfaces rather than sharp edges, which maintains comfort and reduces chafing while the curved structures still effectively disrupt the holster outline when worn under clothing.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If the holster is designed with airflow channels to reduce sweat buildup, then comfort is improved, but the structural integrity for secure retention may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The rib segmentation creates airflow channels for moisture reduction while the ribs themselves maintain structural integrity and provide adequate support for secure firearm retention, achieving both comfort and strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster utilizes material properties that provide both structural strength for retention and permeability or flexibility that allows airflow through the channels, combining multiple material functions to achieve both moisture reduction and secure retention.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The ribbed design minimizes visible outlines and sweat accumulation, providing enhanced concealment and comfort by improving airflow and allowing for customizable fit and quick access to the firearm.
Implementation Method 1
The ribs are spaced apart such that a channel is formed between adjacent pairs of ribs. These channels provide for improved airflow between the holster and wearer, thereby reducing the buildup of moisture.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a holster configured to receive a handgun. The holster includes a plurality of ribs on at least one lateral side that are configured to disrupt the outline of the holster when worn under clothing. The ribs are spaced apart such that a channel is formed between adjacent pairs of ribs. These channels provide for improved airflow between the holster and wearer, thereby reducing the buildup of moisture. An example holster includes a holster body that defines a cavity for a handgun. The holster body has an exterior side that includes a plurality of ribs configured to disrupt the outline of the holster when worn under clothing. The ribs are spaced apart such that a channel is formed between adjacent pairs of ribs. Each rib is a curved structure extending between a forward edge and a rearward edge of the exterior side.