Tactical Rail Attachment for Concealed Weapon Clip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional concealed weapon clips for handguns, such as the CLIPDRAW, require drilling and tapping screw holes or using adhesives, making them inflexible and inconvenient for repositioning or use on different handguns, as they damage the firearm's finish and cannot be easily moved.
Innovation Solution
A tactical rail attachment is added to the handgun, allowing the concealed weapon clip to be securely fastened without modifying the handgun, using a design with left and right halves that fit into a longitudinal groove and fastened with screws and nuts, enabling easy attachment and repositioning of the clip.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the concealed weapon clip is attached directly to the handgun using screws or adhesives, then the clip can be securely fastened, but the firearm's finish is damaged and the clip cannot be easily repositioned
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a belt clip attachment device as an intermediary component between the handgun and the belt. This device includes a clamp that attaches to the handgun's barrel or frame and a clip that attaches to the belt, thereby mediating the connection without requiring direct attachment to the firearm's finish, thus avoiding damage while maintaining secure fastening
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment system is divided into separate functional components: a clamp portion that attaches to the handgun, a connection portion, and a clip portion that attaches to the belt. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling secure attachment without damaging the firearm's finish
2Strength
If the concealed weapon clip is attached directly to the handgun, then the clip can be securely fastened, but the clip cannot be repositioned without drilling new holes or reapplying adhesives
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp portion of the attachment device incorporates adjustable components that allow the user to modify the position and orientation of the clip relative to the handgun and belt. This dynamic adjustment capability enables repositioning without permanent modifications, maintaining attachment strength while improving ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
By dividing the attachment system into separable components (clamp, connection portion, clip), the patent enables the clip to be easily detached and repositioned. The modular design allows users to adjust the position of individual components without affecting the integrity of the entire attachment system or requiring permanent modifications to the firearm
3Strength
If existing screw holes are used to attach the clip, then the clip can be securely fastened, but the process requires drilling and tapping which damages the firearm
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp serves as an intermediary attachment mechanism that secures to the handgun using existing features (such as the barrel or frame contours) rather than requiring new screw holes. This intermediary approach maintains strong attachment while avoiding the need for drilling and tapping operations that would damage the firearm's finish
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional screw-and-hole mechanical fastening system with a clamp-based mechanical system that utilizes friction, normal force, and geometric interlocking. This substitution eliminates the need for drilling and tapping while providing secure attachment through the clamp's gripping action on the handgun's existing surfaces
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AI summary
A weapon accessory includes a tactical rail attachment attachable to a firearm and a concealed weapon clip attached to the tactical rail attachment.