Spring-Loaded Concealed Carry Holster with Remote Latch
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional concealed carry holsters for firearms are uncomfortable, reveal the weapon's presence, impede quick access, lack locking mechanisms, and do not provide remote access or geolocation reporting, making them unsuitable for secure and tactical use.
Innovation Solution
A portable, remotely lockable container with a geolocation receiver and processor that allows secure carrying of firearms, enabling quick access and remote monitoring, featuring a spring-loaded retractable cover mechanism and electromechanical latch for secure storage and tactical deployment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional concealed carry holsters are used, then the firearm can be carried on the person, but the holster reveals the weapon's presence and is uncomfortable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the holster with a smartphone case into a single integrated unit. The firearm is concealed within the holster portion, while the smartphone case provides external coverage that matches the appearance of a regular phone case, thereby concealing the weapon's presence while maintaining comfort and normal appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The device serves multiple functions: it acts as both a firearm holster and a smartphone case. The same structure that conceals the weapon also protects and carries the smartphone, eliminating the need for separate holsters and phone cases while improving concealment effectiveness.
2Ease of operation
If conventional holsters are used, then the firearm can be carried, but quick access is impeded
Solution Approach 1:
The holster is designed with a pre-positioned opening or access point that aligns with the user's hand position. The firearm is held in a ready position within the holster, and the opening is预先 prepared to allow immediate grasping and drawing of the weapon without requiring manual manipulation of closure mechanisms.
3Reliability
If conventional holsters are used, then the firearm can be carried, but locking mechanisms are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The electromechanical latch acts as an intermediary locking mechanism that can be controlled remotely via wireless communication. The latch provides secure locking of the firearm in the holster, while the remote control capability eliminates the need for complex manual locking mechanisms, thereby improving security without proportionally increasing structural complexity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional holsters are used, then the firearm can be carried, but remote access and geolocation reporting are not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The holster is integrated with a smartphone that provides remote access control, geolocation tracking, and monitoring capabilities. The smartphone's existing electronics serve multiple purposes: controlling the electromechanical latch, tracking the holster's location via GPS, and communicating with the user remotely, thereby adding versatility without requiring separate dedicated electronic systems in the holster itself.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The container provides secure, comfortable, and quick access to firearms while preventing unauthorized access and allowing remote monitoring of the firearm's status and geolocation, enhancing personal and tactical safety.
Implementation Method 1
featuring a spring-loaded retractable cover mechanism
Implementation Method 2
electromechanical latch for secure storage
Data Source
AI summary
A container for a firearm or other valuable, which may be worn on a belt, comprising and enclosure having an interior volume and containing an opening in a surface thereof, a retractable cover for covering the opening when the retractable cover is in a non-retracted position, a firearm retaining mechanism disposed within the interior volume; a firearm extending mechanism disposed within the interior volume; and a releasable latch for maintaining the firearm extending mechanism in a retracted position. A user may manually retract the cover causing a firearm contained within the interior volume to be extended for easy access. Geolocation, status and other information may be communicated to a remote user through a wireless data link. A camera may be activated by retracting the cover were upon video data may be transmitted to a remote monitor. The container may be remotely locked or unlocked. The container may be a holster.