Archery Bow Axle Connector with Teardrop Groove
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing archery bow axle connectors often require tools for installation and removal, leading to potentially noisy and choppy operation due to frictional engagement, which detracts from the archery experience.
Innovation Solution
A novel axle connector design featuring a first body portion made from a low-friction material and a second body portion with a teardrop-shaped groove, allowing for snap-fit installation and removal without tools, minimizing friction and wear through the use of materials like polyoxymethylene (POM) and reinforced plastic, and a groove structure that anchors cables securely.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional axle clips are used, then secure engagement with the axle is achieved, but tool-free installation and removal cannot be accomplished
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into two distinct body portions: a first body portion made from low-friction material for smooth engagement, and a second body portion with the groove structure for cable anchoring. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized for its specific function, enabling tool-free operation while maintaining secure engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector utilizes composite construction with a first body portion made from low-friction material (such as polyoxymethylene or POM) and a second body portion made from different material. This composite approach allows the low-friction portion to enable smooth, tool-free engagement while the second portion provides structural support and cable anchoring capability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If frictional engagement is used for cable anchoring, then secure cable retention is achieved, but noisy and choppy operation results
Solution Approach 1:
The groove is designed with specific geometric parameters including a teardrop shape with a first straight portion, an arcuate portion, and a second straight portion that are non-parallel. This parameter optimization allows the cable to be retained securely through the groove geometry rather than friction, eliminating noise and choppy operation while maintaining reliability.
3Ease of manufacture
If single-material construction is used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but optimized friction reduction and cable anchoring cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The connector employs composite construction with a first body portion made from low-friction material optimized for smooth engagement and removal, and a second body portion made from different material that provides structural support and houses the groove for cable anchoring. This composite approach enables both friction reduction and secure cable retention in a single manufacturable component.
Solution Approach 2:
The single connector component integrates multiple functions: the first body portion provides low-friction engagement for tool-free operation, while the second body portion with the teardrop groove provides cable anchoring. This multi-functionality is achieved within a unified structure that can be manufactured as an integrated piece.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides smoother and quieter operation of archery bows by reducing frictional engagement and allowing tool-free assembly and disassembly, enhancing the archery experience by minimizing vibrations and noise.
Implementation Method 1
The first material comprises a lower coefficient of friction than the second material
Data Source
AI summary
In some embodiments, a connector attaches to an axle of an archery bow and comprises a cable terminal. The connector comprises a first body portion made from a first material and a second body portion made from a second material different from the first material. The first body portion defines an aperture therethrough arranged to engage the axle. The second body portion has a groove extending around at least a portion of its periphery, forming a teardrop shape. In some embodiments, the connector is configured to snap-fit onto an axle and be removable without tools.