Locking and quick release mechanism for handgun holsters
First Claim
1. A holster comprising:
- a) a locking block comprising a groove formed in the locking block wherein the groove is configured to receive at least a portion of a handgun trigger guard;
b) a controller track attached to the locking block wherein the controller track is positioned at an acute angle relative to the groove;
c) a sliding block slidably secured to the controller track such that the sliding block translates along the controller track, wherein said sliding block comprises at least one upper tooth configured to substantially cooperate with the trigger guard of said handgun when the trigger guard is placed in the groove of the locking block; and
d) a bias assembly attached to the sliding block and configured to limit motion of said sliding block with frictional force such that when the handgun trigger guard is not present in the locking block, the sliding block remains positioned in an upper position and the upper tooth remains substantially retracted from the groove.
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Abstract
A mechanical mechanism which allows a holster to firmly support and hold steady a pistol or revolver, allowing a smooth and quick release of this locking mechanism when required on the draw. This mechanical mechanism can grip the gun only on the trigger guard area, achieving a solid grip and smooth release by means of a sliding block formed around the shape of the front end of the trigger guard, which slides sideways out of the way as the gun is drawn upwards. Tension adjustment is achieved by applying more or less pressure on this sliding block as it moves up in its track, while the gun is drawn upwards. Total locking is achieved by means of a rotating lever, which locks the sliding block in place, preventing it from moving up at all, when securing the gun is required.
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18 Claims
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1. A holster comprising:
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a) a locking block comprising a groove formed in the locking block wherein the groove is configured to receive at least a portion of a handgun trigger guard; b) a controller track attached to the locking block wherein the controller track is positioned at an acute angle relative to the groove; c) a sliding block slidably secured to the controller track such that the sliding block translates along the controller track, wherein said sliding block comprises at least one upper tooth configured to substantially cooperate with the trigger guard of said handgun when the trigger guard is placed in the groove of the locking block; and d) a bias assembly attached to the sliding block and configured to limit motion of said sliding block with frictional force such that when the handgun trigger guard is not present in the locking block, the sliding block remains positioned in an upper position and the upper tooth remains substantially retracted from the groove. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A holster comprising:
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a) a locking block comprising a groove formed in the locking block wherein the groove is configured to receive at least a portion of a trigger guard of said a handgun; b) a sliding block slidably positioned adjacent the locking block such that the sliding block translates between and upper position and a lower position at an acute angle relative to the groove and wherein said sliding block comprises at least one upper tooth configured to substantially cooperate with the trigger guard of said handgun when the trigger guard is placed in the groove of the locking block; and c) a bias assembly attached to the sliding block wherein the bias assembly is configured to apply frictional force against displacing said sliding block such that when the handgun trigger guard is not present in the locking block, the sliding block remains in the upper position and the upper tooth remains substantially retracted from the groove. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A holster comprising:
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a) a locking block comprising a groove formed in the locking block wherein the groove is configured to receive at least a portion of a handgun trigger guard; b) a controller track attached to the locking block and positioned at an acute angle relative to the groove; c) a sliding block slidably secured to the controller track such that the sliding block translates along the controller track between an upper position and a lower position, wherein said sliding block comprises; i) an upper tooth configured and positioned to protrude into the groove of the locking block when the sliding block is in the lower position and to substantially clear the groove of the locking block when the sliding block is in the upper position; and ii) a lower tooth configured and positioned to protrude into the groove of the locking block when the sliding block is in the upper position; and d) an adjustable bias assembly attached to the sliding block and configured to frictionally limit motion of the sliding block along the controller track such that when the handgun trigger guard is not present in the locking block, the sliding block remains in the upper position. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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