Ambidextrous Compound Bow Riser with Rotating Handle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Most modern compound bows are designed for either left- or right-handed archers, limiting their use for ambidextrous archers and requiring separate bows for different hand configurations, which can be inconvenient for archers who need to carry their bows over long distances.
Innovation Solution
A compact compound bow design featuring a riser assembly with two parallel riser plates, split limbs, and a re-locatable handle that allows conversion between right- and left-handed configurations without adjusting the drawstring tension, enabling ambidextrous use and easy handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a compound bow is designed for a specific handedness (left or right), then the bow can be optimized for that configuration, but it cannot be used by archers of the opposite handedness, requiring separate bows and increasing carrying burden
Solution Approach 1:
The riser assembly incorporates a movable handle that can be repositioned between a first position (for right-handed archers) and a second position (for left-handed archers). This dynamic reconfiguration allows a single bow to adapt to different handedness requirements, eliminating the need for separate bows while maintaining optimized performance for each configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The single compound bow is designed to serve multiple functions by accommodating both right-handed and left-handed archers through the repositionable handle mechanism. This multi-functionality allows one bow to replace what would traditionally require two separate bows, directly addressing the versatility versus complexity contradiction
2Adaptability or versatility
If the handle is repositioned to convert between handedness configurations, then ambidextrous use is enabled, but the drawstring tension may change, requiring adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The riser assembly is designed with a symmetric structure where the first and second riser plates are substantially similar, allowing the handle to be repositioned between configurations without altering the mechanical geometry that determines drawstring tension. The system serves itself by maintaining consistent tension characteristics across both handedness configurations, eliminating the need for manual tension adjustment during conversion
3Volume of moving object
If the bow is made compact to fit in backpacks, then portability is improved, but the structural integrity and power may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The compound bow is designed with a compact form factor that nests essential components efficiently within a reduced volume. The riser assembly with its two parallel plates and the positioning of limbs and pulleys create a space-efficient configuration that fits within backpack dimensions while maintaining the structural integrity necessary for functional performance
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AI summary
Embodiments include a compact compound bow. In various embodiments, the compact compound bow includes a first riser plate and a second riser plate. The bow can further include a first limb and a second limb, the first limb and second limb can be coupled to the first riser plate and the second riser plate. The bow can further include a re-locatable handle configured to be coupled to at least one of the first riser plate or the second riser plate in a first position and coupled to at least one of the first riser plate or the second riser plate in a second position. The re-locatable handle can be rotated 180 degrees from the first position to the second position. Other embodiments are also included herein.