Adjustable Tree Stand Bow Holder for Secure Bow Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hunters face challenges in securely and conveniently storing their archery bows while hunting, as existing solutions do not offer adequate adjustability and versatility to accommodate different bow types and user preferences for tree stand placement.
Innovation Solution
A vertically and horizontally adjustable bow holder with a securement mechanism that couples to a tree stand, featuring a fixed limb and a vertically adjustable limb, along with O-rings and adjustment screws for customizable fit and orientation, allowing the bow holder to face either side or rotate for different hunting styles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed bow holder is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but it cannot accommodate different bow types and user preferences for tree stand placement
Solution Approach 1:
The bow holder incorporates vertically adjustable limbs that can be repositioned along vertical tracks, allowing the structure to adapt to different bow types and user preferences while maintaining a relatively simple overall design. The adjustability mechanism enables dynamic reconfiguration without requiring a completely different structure for each configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The bow holder is divided into separate adjustable components including vertically adjustable limbs, rungs with O-rings, and a securement mechanism that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while providing overall versatility across different bow types and placement scenarios.
2Ease of operation
If a securely fastened bow holder is used, then the bow is stable and safe, but it reduces ease of adjustment and repositioning
Solution Approach 1:
The bow holder includes pre-configured adjustment mechanisms such as vertically adjustable limbs with tracks and rungs positioned at predetermined intervals. These preliminary configurations allow users to easily adjust and reposition the bow holder without requiring complex adjustment procedures, while the securement mechanism ensures stability once positioned.
Solution Approach 2:
The securement mechanism acts as an intermediary between the adjustable components and the tree stand, providing a reliable connection that maintains stability while allowing for easy adjustment. The O-rings on the rungs serve as intermediaries that secure the bow in place while enabling simple repositioning along the vertical tracks.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable limbs are added to accommodate different bow configurations, then versatility improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vertically adjustable limbs and rungs with O-rings serve multiple functions: they secure the bow, allow vertical adjustment, accommodate different bow types, and provide repositioning capability. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function, thereby limiting the increase in overall device complexity while achieving high versatility.
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AI summary
A bow holder is vertically and horizontally adjustable for holding limbs of an archery bow during hunting. A securement mechanism couples a fixed limb of the bow holder to the tree stand. A vertically adjustable limb is coupled to the fixed limb. A series of rungs hold variable position o-rings in position for side-to-side securement of the bow to the bow holder.