Archery Bow Stand With Frame-Engaging Vertical Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing archery bow stands either require attachment to the bow's limbs, which can impact performance, or provide insufficient support, causing the bow to be placed horizontally when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A bow stand design featuring a first body portion with a cavity, a second body portion that is rotatable and movable with respect to the first, and a third body portion that is also movable, forming an engagement cavity that supports the bow without contacting its limbs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If prior bow stands engage the limb members, then the bow can be supported vertically, but the bow performance is impacted and the stand must be detached during use
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the bow stand support function from the limb members and relocates it to the bow's frame (riser). The engagement cavity is specifically shaped to receive and support the frame rather than the limbs, eliminating the harmful interaction with flexing limb members while maintaining vertical support stability
Solution Approach 2:
The engagement cavity acts as an intermediary structure that provides vertical support through the frame without direct contact with the limbs. This mediator approach allows the stand to support the bow vertically while isolating the limbs from any interfering contact, preserving bow performance
2Ease of operation
If the bow is placed horizontally on the ground, then no attachment is needed, but the bow cannot be properly supported when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The bow stand is designed to be self-supporting through its multi-body structure with engagement cavities that securely hold the bow frame. The device automatically provides stable vertical support without requiring bow attachment or complex setup procedures, achieving both ease of operation and support stability
3Stability of the object's composition
If limb-attached bow stands are used, then vertical support is achieved, but the stand must be detached when the bow is in use
Solution Approach 1:
The support function is extracted from the limb attachment location and relocated to the frame engagement cavity. This allows the stand to remain attached to the bow during use, eliminating the need for detachment while maintaining vertical support stability
Solution Approach 2:
The engagement cavity is designed with movable body portions that can adapt to the bow frame dimensions, allowing the stand to transition from a static attachment to a dynamic, adjustable support system that maintains contact and support during bow usage
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AI summary
In some embodiments, a bow stand comprises a first body portion comprising a first cavity. A second body portion is moveable with respect to the first body portion. The second body portion comprises a second cavity. A third body portion is moveable with respect to the first body portion and comprises a third cavity. The first cavity, the second cavity and the third cavity form an engagement cavity arranged to engage a frame of an archery bow.