US20210404765A1 - Multiple-position firearm holster and system - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to holsters for firearms, such as handguns, and, more particularly, to holster systems that are repositionable with respect to the user, such as while the holster system is being worn by the user, as well as components of repositionable holster systems and methods related to repositionable holster systems.
- the first position may be associated with a standing position of the user and/or the second position may be associated with a sitting position of the user.
- the holster adapter may be configured so that the firearm holster is disposed relative to an upper body of the user in substantially the same orientation in both of the first position and the second position.
- the holster adapter may be repositionable from the second position to the first position by a one-handed, gross-motor-skill movement of the firearm holster along the arcuate path.
- the holster adapter may include a selectively actuated locking mechanism configured to selectively secure the holster adapter in the first position.
- a holster adapter may be configured to operatively couple a firearm holster and an attachment component, the firearm holster being configured to hold a firearm and the attachment component being configured to be secured on a user's body.
- the holster adapter may include an attachment component element configured to be secured relative to the user via the attachment component, a holster element configured to be secured to the firearm holster, and/or a locking mechanism configured to selectively secure the holster element with respect to the attachment component element in a first position.
- the first position may include a first location and/or a first orientation.
- One of the attachment component element or the holster element may include a traveler and the other of the attachment component element or the holster element may include a track.
- the track may define an arcuate path along which the traveler may be selectively movable between the first position and a second position.
- the second position may include a second location, different from the first location, and a second orientation, different from the first orientation.
- the first position may include a first location and a first orientation
- the second position may include a second location, different from the first location, and a second orientation, different from the first orientation. Movement along the arcuate path may simultaneously change both a relative orientation and a relative location of the holster element relative to the attachment component element.
- Assembling the holster adapter may include operatively connecting a traveler and a track.
- the holster element may include the traveler and/or the attachment component element may include the track.
- the track may define the arcuate path.
- the traveler may be selectively movable along the arcuate path between the first position and the second position.
- Assembling the holster adapter may include installing a latch bolt arranged to selectively secure the holster element relative to the attachment component element when the holster element is in the first position.
- the method may include installing a retaining element configured to selectively retain the holster element in the second position.
- FIG. 2B is a side elevation view of the exemplary holster system of FIG. 1 in a second position.
- FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of the exemplary holster adapter of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary holster system for a baton.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary holster system 10 , according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure.
- the holster system 10 may be configured to facilitate a user 12 carrying a firearm 14 , typically a handgun (e.g., a pistol or revolver).
- the holster system 10 may include a firearm holster 16 , which may be configured to hold the firearm 14 .
- the holster system 10 may include an attachment component 18 , which may be configured to be secured on the user 12 .
- the attachment component 18 may comprise one or more belt loops configured to secure the holster system to a belt, such as a duty belt, and/or elements configured to engage a thigh strap.
- the holster system 10 may include a holster adapter 100 , which may operatively couple the firearm holster 16 and the attachment component 18 .
- the holster adapter 100 may be configured to allow the user to reposition the firearm holster 16 relative to the attachment component 18 .
- the exemplary holster adapter 100 may include a locking mechanism, such as a selectively actuated locking mechanism 200 , which may be configured to selectively secure the holster system 10 in at least one position.
- the locking mechanism 200 may be configured to releasably secure the traveler 108 relative to the track 106 in the first position, thereby securing the holster system 10 in the first (e.g., standing) position.
- the latch bolt 204 may include an angled face 232 .
- the angled face 232 may be oriented generally towards traveler 108 when the traveler 108 is in the second position, thus allowing the traveler 108 to push the latch bolt 204 aside as the traveler 108 moves from the second position to the first position.
- the exemplary holster adapter 100 may include one or more springs 118 , which may be arranged to bias the traveler 108 away from the first position.
- the springs 118 may be disposed proximate the first-position portion of the track 106 so that the traveler 108 at least partially compresses the springs 118 as the traveler 108 reaches the first position. While the traveler 108 is held in the first position by the latch bolt 204 , the springs 118 remain compressed.
- the latch bolt 204 is retracted (e.g., by the user depressing button 210 )
- the springs 118 may move the traveler 108 away from the first position and towards the second position.
- the user may overcome the force of springs 118 to place the traveler 108 into the first position.
- Some exemplary holster adapters 100 may include one or more housing elements, 122 , 124 , which may be configured to provide structural support for and/or to contain various other components.
- the attachment component element 102 comprises housing elements 122 , 124 .
- the actuator 208 e.g., button 210
- the actuator 208 may be positioned so that it may be actuated and the firearm holster 16 may be repositioned using one hand.
- the actuator 208 may be positioned on a generally forward-facing portion of the housing 122 , 124 when the holster system 10 is worn.
- the actuator 208 may be at least partially protected by one or more guards 230 , which may reduce the risk of unintentional actuation of the actuator 208 .
- the actuator 208 may be positioned on other aspects of the housing 122 , 124 , such as on the top of the housing 122 , 124 .
- the holster mounting plate 26 may include one or more adapter attachment elements, such as holes 30 configured to receive threaded fasteners for attachment to one or more corresponding holes 32 of the holster element 104 .
- Each hole 32 of the holster element 104 may be positioned in a boss 34 , which may extend through a slot 36 in the housing element 122 .
- the slot 36 may be shaped generally similar to the path 110 ( FIG. 4A ) to allow movement of the holster element 104 relative to the attachment component element 102 between the first and second positions.
- the holster mounting plate 26 may be first secured to the holster 16 . Then, the holster mounting plate 26 may be secured to the holster element 104 of the holster adapter 100 .
- one or more access holes 240 through the housing 102 may be generally aligned with the holes 32 of the holster element 104 . Accordingly, fasteners may be inserted through the access holes 240 to extend between and couple the holster element 104 to the holster mounting plate 26 .
- Some alternative exemplary embodiments may be configured so that the firearm holster 16 may be directly coupled to the holster element 104 (e.g., without the use of a holster mounting plate 26 ) in a generally similar manner, such as by fasteners extending between and coupling the holster element 104 to the firearm holster 16 . See, for example, FIG. and the corresponding description below.
- the traveler 108 contacts the angled face 232 of the latch bolt 204 , causing the latch bolt 204 to move aside.
- the traveler 108 reaches the first position (e.g., FIG. 4A )
- the latch bolt 204 is aligned with the notch 116 and the spring 206 may cause the latch bolt 204 to engage the notch 116 , thereby automatically engaging and securing the traveler 108 in the first position.
- repositioning from the second position to the first position may require only gross motor skills and/or may be performed with one hand.
- exemplary embodiments configured for use on a user's right hip
- various alternative exemplary embodiments may be configured for use in other locations on a user's body, such as on the left hip, at any other location around or near the waist, under or adjacent to either armpit, on either leg, on either ankle or calf, on the chest, or on other locations on a user's body.
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Abstract
An exemplary holster system may include an attachment component configured to be secured on a user; a firearm holster configured to hold a firearm; and a holster adapter operatively coupling the firearm holster and the attachment component. The holster adapter may be configured for one-handed repositioning of the firearm holster relative to the attachment component along an arcuate path between a first position and a second position while the holster system is worn by the user. The first position may include a first location and a first orientation, and the second position may include a second location, different from the first location, and a second orientation, different from the first orientation.
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- This application is a continuation of prior U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/201,079, filed Mar. 15, 2021, which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/994,054, filed Mar. 24, 2020, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
- The present disclosure relates generally to holsters for firearms, such as handguns, and, more particularly, to holster systems that are repositionable with respect to the user, such as while the holster system is being worn by the user, as well as components of repositionable holster systems and methods related to repositionable holster systems.
- The present disclosure contemplates that law enforcement personnel, military personnel, and other users may carry a variety of firearms, including handguns such as pistols and revolvers. A handgun may be carried in a holster, which may be constructed from materials such as molded plastic, leather, and/or imitation leather. A firearm holster may be secured to the user's body, such as by being worn on a duty belt.
- The present disclosure contemplates that it may be desirable for a firearm holster to be repositionable, such as by allowing adjustment of the holster's orientation (e.g., cant angle) and/or location (e.g., drop height). For example, a user may adjust the cant angle and/or drop height of a holster to hold the firearm at a desired position with respect to the user's body. Some firearm holsters are adjustable, but adjustment may require removal of the holster from the user's body and at least partial disassembly of the holster.
- The present disclosure contemplates that, in some circumstances, it may be desirable for a user to reposition a firearm holster while the holster is being worn. For example, it may be desirable for a user to reposition a firearm holster when the user moves from a standing position to a sitting position and/or when the user moves from a sitting position to a standing position.
FIG. 6 is a side elevation view of a priorart holster system 500 with the user in a sitting position. The present disclosure contemplates that the priorart holster system 500 may not be readily repositionable by a user while theholster system 500 is being worn and/or may be configured for use primarily by a standing user. When the user is in a sitting position, the firearm may be positioned such that the muzzle end of the firearm (or the corresponding end of the holster) contacts the seat. Similarly, the grip of the firearm may be positioned near or in contact with the seat back. As a result, theholster system 500 may be uncomfortable when the user is in a sitting position, and theholster system 500 may interfere with use of a seatbelt. Further, it may be difficult for the user to draw the firearm when seated due to the awkward positioning of the firearm. - Although some holsters may be repositionable while being worn, the present disclosure contemplates that there is a need for additional improvements related to repositionable holsters for firearms, particularly with respect to repositionable holsters configured to facilitate one-handed operation and/or operation under stress (e.g., employing muscle-memory and gross motor skills).
- It is an aspect of the present disclosure to provide a holster system including an attachment component configured to be secured on a user, a firearm holster configured to hold a firearm, and/or a holster adapter operatively coupling the firearm holster and the attachment component. The holster adapter may be configured for one-handed repositioning of the firearm holster relative to the attachment component along an arcuate path between a first position and a second position while the holster system is worn by the user. The first position may include a first location and a first orientation, and the second position may include a second location, different from the first location, and a second orientation, different from the first orientation.
- The first position may be associated with a standing position of the user and/or the second position may be associated with a sitting position of the user. The holster adapter may be configured so that the firearm holster is disposed relative to an upper body of the user in substantially the same orientation in both of the first position and the second position.
- The holster adapter may be configured so that movement of the firearm holster relative to the attachment component along the arcuate path simultaneously changes both a relative orientation and a relative location of the firearm holster with respect to the attachment component.
- The holster adapter may be repositionable from the second position to the first position by a one-handed, gross-motor-skill movement of the firearm holster along the arcuate path. The holster adapter may include a selectively actuated locking mechanism configured to selectively secure the holster adapter in the first position.
- The holster adapter may be repositionable from the first position to the second position by one-handed disengagement of the locking mechanism and movement the firearm holster along the arcuate path. The holster adapter may include a retaining element configured to releasably retain the holster adapter in the second position. The retaining element may be releasable by application of force on the firearm holster in a direction generally from the second position toward the first position.
- In another aspect, a holster adapter may be configured to operatively couple a firearm holster and an attachment component, the firearm holster being configured to hold a firearm and the attachment component being configured to be secured on a user's body. The holster adapter may include an attachment component element configured to be secured relative to the user via the attachment component, a holster element configured to be secured to the firearm holster, and/or a locking mechanism configured to selectively secure the holster element with respect to the attachment component element in a first position. The first position may include a first location and/or a first orientation. One of the attachment component element or the holster element may include a traveler and the other of the attachment component element or the holster element may include a track. The track may define an arcuate path along which the traveler may be selectively movable between the first position and a second position. The second position may include a second location, different from the first location, and a second orientation, different from the first orientation.
- The traveler and the track may be configured so that movement of the traveler relative to the track along the arcuate path simultaneously changes both a relative orientation and a relative location of the holster element with respect to the attachment component element. The track may include an elongated channel configured to slidably receive the traveler at least partially therein. The attachment component element may include the traveler and the holster element may include the track.
- The locking mechanism may include a spring-biased latch bolt configured to selectively engage the traveler to secure the traveler with respect to the track when the traveler is in the first position. The locking mechanism may include an actuator operable to retract the latch bolt from the traveler. The holster adapter may include a housing at least partially containing the traveler. The actuator may include a depressible button disposed on a generally forward-facing portion of the housing relative to the user's body when a holster system comprising the holster adapter is worn by the user. The locking mechanism may be configured to automatically engage the traveler when the traveler is moved into the first position.
- The holster adapter may include a retaining element configured to selectively retain the traveler in the second position. The retaining element may include a spring-biased tab extending from the track to releasably engage the traveler when the traveler is in the second position. The retaining element may be releasable by application of force on the traveler in a direction generally from the second position toward the first position.
- A holster system may include the holster adapter and the attachment component. At least a portion of the attachment component element may be integrally formed with at least a portion of the attachment component. The holster system may include the firearm holster. At least a portion of the holster element may be integrally formed with at least a portion of the firearm holster.
- In another aspect, a method of assembling a holster system may include assembling a holster adapter by operatively connecting (i) an attachment component element configured to be secured to an attachment component, (ii) a holster element configured to be secured to a firearm holster, and (iii) a locking mechanism. The holster element may be repositionably coupled to the attachment component element for movement along an arcuate path relative to the attachment component between a first position and a second position. The locking mechanism may be configured to selectively secure the holster element with respect to the attachment component element in the first position. The first position may include a first location and a first orientation, and the second position may include a second location, different from the first location, and a second orientation, different from the first orientation. Movement along the arcuate path may simultaneously change both a relative orientation and a relative location of the holster element relative to the attachment component element.
- The method may include (i) integrally forming the attachment component element and at least a portion of the attachment component, and/or (ii) coupling the attachment component element and the attachment component. The method may include attaching the attachment component to a duty belt. The method may include securing the holster element to the firearm holster.
- Assembling the holster adapter may include operatively connecting a traveler and a track. The holster element may include the traveler and/or the attachment component element may include the track. The track may define the arcuate path. The traveler may be selectively movable along the arcuate path between the first position and the second position. Assembling the holster adapter may include installing a latch bolt arranged to selectively secure the holster element relative to the attachment component element when the holster element is in the first position. The method may include installing a retaining element configured to selectively retain the holster element in the second position.
- The above and other objects and advantages of the present disclosure shall be made apparent from the accompanying drawings and the description thereof.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary holster system in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2A is a side elevation view of the exemplary holster system ofFIG. 1 in a first position. -
FIG. 2B is a side elevation view of the exemplary holster system ofFIG. 1 in a second position. -
FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of the exemplary holster adapter ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3B is an exploded perspective view of the exemplary holster system ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4A is a cross-section view of the exemplary holster adapter ofFIG. 1 in the first position. -
FIG. 4B is a cross-section view of the exemplary holster adapter ofFIG. 1 in an intermediate position. -
FIG. 4C is a cross-section view of the exemplary holster adapter ofFIG. 1 in the second position. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary holster system for a baton. -
FIG. 6 is a side elevation view of a prior art holster system with the user in a sitting position. - Exemplary embodiments according to the present disclosure are described and illustrated below to encompass devices, methods, and techniques relating to holsters for firearms. Of course, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments discussed below are examples and may be reconfigured without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. It is also to be understood that variations of the exemplary embodiments contemplated by one of ordinary skill in the art shall concurrently comprise part of the instant disclosure. However, for clarity and precision, the exemplary embodiments as discussed below may include optional steps, methods, and features that one of ordinary skill should recognize as not being a requisite to fall within the scope of the present disclosure.
- The present disclosure includes, among other things, holsters for firearms, such as handguns, and, more particularly, to holster systems that are repositionable with respect to the user, such as while the holster system is being worn by the user, as well as components of repositionable holster systems and methods related to repositionable holster systems. Some exemplary embodiments according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure may allow a user to readily reposition a firearm holster between a plurality of positions, such as a position suitable for standing and a position suitable for sitting.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of anexemplary holster system 10, according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure. Generally, theholster system 10 may be configured to facilitate auser 12 carrying afirearm 14, typically a handgun (e.g., a pistol or revolver). Theholster system 10 may include afirearm holster 16, which may be configured to hold thefirearm 14. Theholster system 10 may include anattachment component 18, which may be configured to be secured on theuser 12. For example, theattachment component 18 may comprise one or more belt loops configured to secure the holster system to a belt, such as a duty belt, and/or elements configured to engage a thigh strap. Theholster system 10 may include aholster adapter 100, which may operatively couple thefirearm holster 16 and theattachment component 18. Theholster adapter 100 may be configured to allow the user to reposition thefirearm holster 16 relative to theattachment component 18. -
FIG. 2A is a side elevation view of theexemplary holster system 10 in a first (e.g., standing) position andFIG. 2B is a side elevation view of theexemplary holster system 10 in a second (e.g., sitting) position, all according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure. In this exemplary embodiment, theholster adapter 100 may be configured to allow the user to reposition theholster system 10 between the first position (FIG. 2A ) and the second position (FIG. 2B ). As used herein, “position” may refer to an orientation (e.g., an angle of rotation) and a location (e.g., site or point in space). - Referring to
FIG. 2A , in the first position, thefirearm holster 16 may be disposed at a first orientation (e.g., cant angle) 20 and/or a first location (e.g., ride height) 22, such as relative to theattachment component 18. Referring toFIG. 2B , in the second position, thefirearm holster 16 may be disposed at asecond orientation 20 and/or asecond location 22, such as relative to theattachment component 18. Referring toFIGS. 2A and 2B , in some exemplary embodiments, thefirst orientation 20 relative to theattachment component 18 may be different than thesecond orientation 20 relative to theattachment component 18 and/or thefirst location 22 relative to theattachment component 18 may be different than thesecond location 22 relative to theattachment component 18. In some exemplary embodiments, thefirearm holster 16 may move from a relatively downward and rearward location and/or relatively rearward tilt for a standing user 12 (FIG. 2A ) to a relatively forward and upward location and/or forward tilt for a sitting user 12 (FIG. 2B ). For example, the upward-downward repositioning may prevent thefirearm holster 16 from conflicting with the seat bottom, the forward-rearward repositioning may prevent thefirearm holster 16 from conflicting with the seat back, and/or the forward/rearward tilting may orient thefirearm holster 16 to facilitate drawing thefirearm 14. - The present disclosure contemplates that in some high-stress situations, such as situations requiring the use of a firearm, the human body may instinctively rely upon “muscle-memory” and “gross motor skills.” In these high-stress situations, the human body may be unable to perform actions requiring “fine motor skills.” Accordingly, the present disclosure contemplates that some training for firearm users may be designed to condition the user's reflexes to draw a firearm quickly and efficiently while relying on muscle-memory and gross motor skills. This training may be compromised if a firearm holster is positioned substantially differently when the user draws the firearm (e.g., in a high-stress situation) than during the training.
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FIGS. 2A and 2B , someexemplary holster systems 10 may be configured so that thefirearm holster 16 is disposed in generally the same orientation and/or location relative to the user's upper body 24 (e.g., chest and/or shoulders) in both the first position and the second position. For example, the change in orientation of thefirearm holster 16 relative to theattachment component 18 may generally correspond to the change in orientation of theattachment component 18 relative to the user'supper body 24 between the first and second positions. As a result, some exemplary embodiments may allow the user to draw thefirearm 14 and/or holster thefirearm 14 in generally the same manner both while standing and while seated. In contrast, the position of the prior art firearm holster shown inFIG. 6 is substantially different than it would be when the user is standing, potentially compromising the user's ability to draw the firearm relying on gross motor skills and muscle memory. -
FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of theexemplary holster adapter 100,FIG. 3B is an exploded perspective view of theexemplary holster system 10,FIG. 4A is a cross-section view of theexemplary holster adapter 100 in the first position,FIG. 4B is a cross-section view of theexemplary holster adapter 100 in an intermediate position,FIG. 4C is a cross-section view of theexemplary holster adapter 100 in the second position, all according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIGS. 3A-3B and 4A-4C , anexemplary holster adapter 100 may include anattachment component element 102, which may be configured to be secured with respect to the user 12 (FIG. 1 ) via the attachment component 18 (FIG. 1 ). In some exemplary embodiments, at least a portion of theattachment component element 102 may be configured to be secured to theattachment component 18, such as by one or more threaded fasteners. In some exemplary embodiments, at least a portion of theattachment component element 102 may be integrally formed with at least a portion of theattachment component 18. As used herein, “integrally formed” may refer to elements that are formed as a single component (e.g., machined from one blank and/or molded as a unitary piece) and/or permanently attached together (e.g., using welding, adhesive, or permanent fasteners) so that the elements are not readily non-destructively separable. - The
exemplary holster adapter 100 may include aholster element 104, which may be configured to be secured with respect to thefirearm holster 16. For example, theholster element 104 may be secured to thefirearm holster 16 by one or more threaded fasteners, which may extend generally as indicated by arrows in the exploded view ofFIG. 3B . In some exemplary embodiments, at least a portion of theholster element 104 may be integrally formed with at least a portion of thefirearm holster 16. - In some exemplary embodiments, the
attachment component element 102 and theholster element 104 may comprise a slidable track and traveler mechanism. For example, theattachment component element 102 may comprise atrack 106 and/or theholster element 104 may comprise atraveler 108. Thetrack 106 and/or thetraveler 108 may be configured so that thetraveler 108 is movable along apath 110 as theholster system 10 is moved between the first position and the second position. Thepath 110 may be at least partially defined by thetrack 106. Thetrack 106 may comprise anelongated channel 112 configured to slidably receive thetraveler 108 at least partially therein. Thetrack 106 may be generally arcuate to at least partially define anarcuate path 110 for thetraveler 108. In some exemplary embodiments, thearcuate path 110 may be arranged so that movement of thetraveler 108 along thearcuate path 110 simultaneously changes both a relative orientation and a relative location of theholster element 104 relative to theattachment component element 102. For example, movement along thearcuate path 110 may change a relative orientation (e.g., angle), a relative ride height (e.g., generally vertical location), and/or a generally forward-rearward location of theholster element 104 relative to theattachment component element 102. In some exemplary embodiments, the attachment between thefirearm holster 16 and theholster element 104 may be substantially rigid. For example, thefirearm holster 16 may not be freely rotatable relative to theholster element 104. Further, the angle of theholster element 104 relative to theattachment component element 102 may determine the relative angle of thefirearm holster 16 relative to theattachment component 18. - Referring again to
FIGS. 3A-3B and 4A-4C , theexemplary holster adapter 100 may include a locking mechanism, such as a selectively actuatedlocking mechanism 200, which may be configured to selectively secure theholster system 10 in at least one position. For example, thelocking mechanism 200 may be configured to releasably secure thetraveler 108 relative to thetrack 106 in the first position, thereby securing theholster system 10 in the first (e.g., standing) position. - The
locking mechanism 200 may include amechanism locking element 202 arranged to selectively engage atraveler locking element 114. For example, themechanism locking element 202 may comprise amovable latch bolt 204, which may be biased by aspring 206 from an unlocked position (FIG. 4B ) towards a locked position (FIG. 4A ). Thetraveler locking element 114 may comprise anotch 116 arranged to selectively engage thelatch bolt 204 to secure thetraveler 108 with respect to thetrack 106. - The
latch bolt 204 may be moveable by a user-operatedactuator 208. For example, abutton 210 may be depressible by a user to retract thelatch bolt 204. Theactuator 208 may be operatively coupled to thelatch bolt 204 by a pivotable crank 212. The crank 212 may be pivotable about an axis 214, which may be defined by one or more pins 216. The crank 212 may include afirst arm 218 coupled to theactuator 208 and/or asecond arm 220 coupled to thelatch bolt 204. Thefirst arm 218 may include aslot 222 configured to slidably and/or pivotably engage apin 224 disposed on theactuator 208. Similarly, thesecond arm 220 may include aslot 226 configured to slidably and/or pivotably engage apin 228 disposed on thelatch bolt 204. - The
latch bolt 204 may include anangled face 232. Theangled face 232 may be oriented generally towardstraveler 108 when thetraveler 108 is in the second position, thus allowing thetraveler 108 to push thelatch bolt 204 aside as thetraveler 108 moves from the second position to the first position. - The
exemplary holster adapter 100 may include one ormore springs 118, which may be arranged to bias thetraveler 108 away from the first position. For example, thesprings 118 may be disposed proximate the first-position portion of thetrack 106 so that thetraveler 108 at least partially compresses thesprings 118 as thetraveler 108 reaches the first position. While thetraveler 108 is held in the first position by thelatch bolt 204, thesprings 118 remain compressed. When thelatch bolt 204 is retracted (e.g., by the user depressing button 210), thesprings 118 may move thetraveler 108 away from the first position and towards the second position. When moving from the second position to the first position, the user may overcome the force ofsprings 118 to place thetraveler 108 into the first position. - The
exemplary holster adapter 100 may include one ormore retaining elements 234 configured to selectively retain thetraveler 108 in the second position. An exemplary retaining element may comprise atab 236 which may be biased towards thechannel 112 by aspring 238. Thetab 236 may be rounded and/or may be arranged to selectively engage acutout 120 on thetraveler 108. In some exemplary embodiments, the engagement of thetab 236 with thecutout 120 may be sufficient to hold thetraveler 108 in the second position, such as sufficient to maintain thetraveler 108 in the second position despite weight of thefirearm 14 andfirearm holster 16. In some exemplary embodiments, the retaining element(s) 234 may be releasable by application of external force on thefirearm 14 and/or thefirearm holster 16 in a direction generally from the second position toward the first position (e.g., by a user). Accordingly, theholster adapter 100 may be repositionable from the second position to the first position by a one-handed, gross-motor-skill movement of thefirearm holster 16 along thearcuate path 110. - Some
exemplary holster adapters 100 may include one or more housing elements, 122, 124, which may be configured to provide structural support for and/or to contain various other components. In the exemplary embodiment illustrated inFIG. 3A , theattachment component element 102 compriseshousing elements FIGS. 3A and 3B , in some exemplary embodiments, the actuator 208 (e.g., button 210) may be positioned so that it may be actuated and thefirearm holster 16 may be repositioned using one hand. For example, theactuator 208 may be positioned on a generally forward-facing portion of thehousing holster system 10 is worn. Theactuator 208 may be at least partially protected by one ormore guards 230, which may reduce the risk of unintentional actuation of theactuator 208. In alternative exemplary embodiments, theactuator 208 may be positioned on other aspects of thehousing housing - Referring to
FIGS. 3A and 3B , various components of theholster system 10 may be attached to one another using various fasteners, such as threaded fasteners (e.g., screws, nuts, and/or bolts). For example, in some exemplary embodiments, theholster 16 may be secured to theholster element 104 using aholster mounting plate 26. Theholster mounting plate 26 may include one or more holster attachment elements, such as bosses or holes 28 configured to receive threaded fasteners for attachment to theholster 16. The present disclosure contemplates thatdifferent holsters 16, such asholsters 16 produced by different manufacturers, may be configured for use with different holster attachment elements. Accordingly,holster mounting plates 26 having specific holster attachment element configurations may be used withspecific holsters 16. Alternatively, some exemplaryholster mounting plates 26 may include holster attachment elements designed accommodate more than oneholster 16, such as by includingholes 28 configured for use with more than oneholster 16. In some example embodiments, theholes 28 may be configured to allow assembly with thefirearm holster 16 at different angles relative to theholster mounting plate 26. For example, multiple sets ofholes 28 at different angles may be provided and/or one or more of theholes 28 may be in the form of an elongated slot. Thefirearm holster 16 may be coupled to theholster mounting plate 26 and may be secured at the desired relative angle. Theholster mounting plate 26 may include one or more adapter attachment elements, such asholes 30 configured to receive threaded fasteners for attachment to one or morecorresponding holes 32 of theholster element 104. Eachhole 32 of theholster element 104 may be positioned in aboss 34, which may extend through aslot 36 in thehousing element 122. Theslot 36 may be shaped generally similar to the path 110 (FIG. 4A ) to allow movement of theholster element 104 relative to theattachment component element 102 between the first and second positions. In some exemplary embodiments, theholster mounting plate 26 may be first secured to theholster 16. Then, theholster mounting plate 26 may be secured to theholster element 104 of theholster adapter 100. For example, with theholster element 104 in a predetermined position (e.g., the lower, first position), one ormore access holes 240 through thehousing 102 may be generally aligned with theholes 32 of theholster element 104. Accordingly, fasteners may be inserted through the access holes 240 to extend between and couple theholster element 104 to theholster mounting plate 26. Some alternative exemplary embodiments may be configured so that thefirearm holster 16 may be directly coupled to the holster element 104 (e.g., without the use of a holster mounting plate 26) in a generally similar manner, such as by fasteners extending between and coupling theholster element 104 to thefirearm holster 16. See, for example, FIG. and the corresponding description below. - An
exemplary holster system 10 according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure may be operated as follows. Starting in the first position (e.g.,FIG. 4A ), theuser 12 may depress thebutton 210 to retract the latch bolt 204 (e.g., overcoming the force of spring 206). With thelatch bolt 204 retracted, thesprings 118 may move thetraveler 108 away from the first position and towards the second position (e.g., generally upward) as shown inFIG. 4B . Theuser 12 may move thetraveler 108 along thepath 110 to the second position as shown inFIG. 4C , such as by pulling upwards on thefirearm 14 and/or thefirearm holster 16. Thespring 206 may return thelatch bolt 204 to the extended position and/or thebutton 210 to the undepressed position. As thetraveler 108 approaches the second position, thetraveler 108 may contact the retainingelements 234, pressing them outward by overcoming the force of thesprings 238. When thetraveler 108 reaches the second position, thecutouts 120 of thetraveler 108 align with thetabs 236 of the retainingelements 234, and thetabs 234 extend into thecutouts 120, thereby retaining thetraveler 108 in the second position. Generally, repositioning from the first position to the second position may be performed with one hand. - Starting in the second position (e.g.,
FIG. 4C ), theuser 12 may apply an external force to thefirearm 14 and/or thefirearm holster 16 in a direction generally from the second position to the first position. This force may overcome the retention of thetraveler 108 in the second position by the retainingelements 234. As shown inFIG. 4B , as thetraveler 108 approaches the first position, thetraveler 108 may contact thesprings 118. Theuser 12 may press thefirearm 14 and/or thefirearm holster 16 toward the first position, overcoming the force of thesprings 118 and at least partially compressing thesprings 118. Also, as thetraveler 108 approaches the first position, thetraveler 108 contacts theangled face 232 of thelatch bolt 204, causing thelatch bolt 204 to move aside. When thetraveler 108 reaches the first position (e.g.,FIG. 4A ), thelatch bolt 204 is aligned with thenotch 116 and thespring 206 may cause thelatch bolt 204 to engage thenotch 116, thereby automatically engaging and securing thetraveler 108 in the first position. Generally, repositioning from the second position to the first position may require only gross motor skills and/or may be performed with one hand. - An exemplary method of assembling a
holster system 10 according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure may include assembling aholster adapter 100 by operatively connecting anattachment component element 102, aholster element 104, and alocking mechanism 200. The method may include installing various other components of theholster adapter 100 described herein. The method may include integrally forming at least a portion of theattachment component element 102 and at least a portion of theattachment component 18 and/or coupling theattachment component element 102 and theattachment component 18. The method may include attaching theattachment component 18 to a duty belt or webbing attachment system (e.g., MOLLE) and/or securing theholster element 104 to thefirearm holster 16. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternativeexemplary holster system 300 for abaton 302, according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure. Theholster system 300 may include abaton holster 304, which may be configured to hold thebaton 302. Theholster system 300 may include anattachment component 306, which may be configured to be secured to theuser 12. Theholster system 300 may include aholster adapter 308, which may operatively couple thebaton holster 304 and theattachment component 306. Theholster adapter 308 may be configured to allow the user to reposition thebaton holster 304 relative to theattachment component 306. Generally, thisexemplary holster system 300 may be constructed and operated similar to theholster system 10 described above, and repeated description is omitted for brevity. In this exemplary embodiment, thebaton holster 304 is coupled directly to theholster adapter 308 without a component corresponding to holster mountingplate 26 discussed above with respect toholster system 10. - The description above and the drawings referenced therein have focused on exemplary embodiments associated with holsters for firearms and batons. Alternative exemplary embodiments may be associated with other law enforcement or military carrying apparatus for other objects, such as knives, nightsticks, flashlights, ammunition cartridges, or other devices. Further, other alternative embodiments may be associated with carrying objects for civilian use (e.g., not law enforcement, not military). Generally, any aspect or feature of any exemplary embodiment described herein may be utilized in connection with any other embodiment.
- Although the description and drawings have focused on exemplary embodiments configured for use on a user's right hip, various alternative exemplary embodiments may be configured for use in other locations on a user's body, such as on the left hip, at any other location around or near the waist, under or adjacent to either armpit, on either leg, on either ankle or calf, on the chest, or on other locations on a user's body.
- The description and drawings have focused on exemplary embodiments in which the
firearm holster 16 or thebaton holster 304 comprises a single piece or assembly that is intended to remain attached to theholster adapter - While the present disclosure includes a description of various exemplary embodiments, and while these exemplary embodiments have been described in considerable detail, it is not intended to restrict or in any way limit the scope of the appended claims to such detail. The various features shown and described herein may be used alone or in any combination. Additional advantages and modifications will readily appear to those skilled in the art. The disclosure in its broader aspects is therefore not limited to the specific details, representative apparatus and methods, and illustrative examples shown and described. Accordingly, departures may be made from such details without departing from the spirit and scope of the general inventive concept.
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1. A holster adapter for a holster system, the holster system comprising a holster and an attachment component, the attachment component being configured to be secured on a user's body, the holster adapter comprising:
an attachment component element configured to be secured relative to the user via the attachment component; and
a holster element operatively coupled to the attachment component element, the holster element being configured to be secured to the holster;
wherein the holster element is repositionable relative to the attachment component element along an arcuate path between a first position and a second position while the holster system is worn by the user;
wherein the first position comprises a first location and a first orientation, and the second position comprises a second location, different from the first location, and a second orientation, different from the first orientation.
2. The holster adapter of claim 1 , further comprising a locking mechanism configured to selectively secure the holster element with respect to the attachment component element in the first position.
3. The holster adapter of claim 2 , further comprising a retaining element configured to releasably retain the holster element with respect to the attachment component in the second position.
4. The holster adapter of claim 3 ,
wherein the holster element is repositionable relative to the attachment component element from the first position to the second position by one-handed disengagement of the locking mechanism and movement the holster element along the arcuate path; and
wherein the retaining element is releasable by application of force on the holster element in a direction generally from the second position toward the first position.
5. The holster adapter of claim 1 ,
wherein one of the attachment component element or the holster element comprises a traveler; and
wherein the other of the attachment component element or the holster element comprises a track, the track defining the arcuate path.
6. The holster adapter of claim 5 ,
further comprising a locking mechanism configured to selectively secure the holster element with respect to the attachment component element in the first position;
wherein the locking mechanism comprises
a latch bolt configured to selectively engage the traveler to secure the traveler with respect to the track when the traveler is in the first position, and
an actuator operable to retract the latch bolt.
7. The holster adapter of claim 6 , wherein the locking mechanism is configured to automatically engage the traveler when the traveler is moved into the first position.
8. The holster adapter of claim 6 , wherein the latch bolt is spring-biased from an unlocked position towards a locked position.
9. The holster adapter of claim 6 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises a pivotable crank operatively coupling the actuator to the latch bolt.
10. The holster adapter of claim 6 , wherein the actuator comprises a depressible button.
11. The holster adapter of claim 10 ,
further comprising a housing at least partially containing the traveler;
wherein the button is disposed on a generally forward-facing portion of the housing relative to the user while the holster system is worn by the user.
12. The holster adapter of claim 5 , further comprising at least one spring arranged to bias the traveler away from the first position.
13. The holster adapter of claim 12 , wherein the at least one spring is positioned so that the at least one spring is at least partially compressed as the traveler reaches the first position.
14. A holster system, comprising:
the holster adapter of claim 1 ;
the holster; and
the attachment component.
15. The holster system of claim 14 , wherein the holster comprises one of a firearm holster or a baton holster.
16. A method of assembling a holster system, the method comprising:
assembling a holster adapter by operatively connecting (i) an attachment component element configured to be secured to an attachment component and (ii) a holster element configured to be secured to a holster so that the holster element is repositionably coupled to the attachment component element for movement along an arcuate path relative to the attachment component between a first position and a second position,
wherein the first position comprises a first location and a first orientation, and the second position comprises a second location, different from the first location, and a second orientation, different from the first orientation; and
wherein movement along the arcuate path simultaneously changes both a relative orientation and a relative location of the holster element relative to the attachment component element while the holster system is worn by a user.
17. The method of claim 16 , wherein assembling the holster adapter comprises installing a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism being configured to selectively secure the holster element with respect to the attachment component element in the first position.
18. The method of claim 17 , further comprising integrally forming the attachment component element and at least a portion of the attachment component.
19. The method of claim 17 , further comprising coupling the attachment component element and the attachment component.
20. The method of claim 17 , further comprising securing the holster element to the holster.
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