Universal Holster for Laser-Sighted Handguns
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current handgun holsters are not adaptable for handguns with laser sights, requiring custom-made solutions for specific guns and sights, and fail to maintain concealment during movement.
Innovation Solution
A universal holster design featuring a closed front and rear tab with a pouch that accommodates various handgun sizes and laser sights, including a top opening for the barrel and bottom openings to secure the sight, with adjustable fasteners for comfortable waist or ankle wear, ensuring the handgun remains secure and concealed during movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional holster is custom-made for a specific handgun and laser sight combination, then the handgun fits securely in the holster, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The holster is designed with a universal pouch that can accommodate multiple handgun sizes and laser sight configurations through adjustable retention straps and flexible positioning, eliminating the need for custom-made holsters for each gun-sight combination while maintaining secure fit
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a holster is designed to conceal the handgun during movement, then concealment is improved, but the handgun may shift position when the user bends or moves
Solution Approach 1:
The holster incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through elastic retention straps and flexible pouch material that adapt to user movement, allowing the handgun to remain securely positioned during bending and motion while maintaining proper concealment orientation
3Adaptability or versatility
If a holster accommodates various handgun sizes and laser sights, then adaptability increases, but the holster size and volume increase
Solution Approach 1:
The holster divides the retention system into separate adjustable components including individual retention straps for the handgun and laser sight, allowing each element to be independently positioned and secured, enabling versatility without requiring the entire holster structure to expand
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AI summary
A holster for concealing a laser-sighted handgun is provided. Advantageously, the holster fits lasers and handguns of many sizes. The holster may be readily attached to a belt around the waist or ankle. The holster is configured such that it is comfortable and such that a handgun is concealable with most usual movements of a user. For example, a handgun remains in substantially the same position within the holster when a user bends forward thereby remaining concealed.