Archery Bow Support with Offset Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a reliable and secure way to temporarily place archery bows in an upright position on a support surface, allowing archers to easily retrieve their bows without the risk of them falling or being damaged.
Innovation Solution
A support system for archery bows that includes a mounting block and one or more repositionable members. These members can be adjusted to contact a support surface at a distance of at least 3.75 inches from the center plane of the mounting block, providing stability and preventing the bow from tipping over.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the support members are positioned close to the mounting block, then the device complexity is reduced, but the stability against lateral forces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a single-plane support concept to a multi-dimensional stability solution by positioning support members both laterally (at least 3.75 inches from center plane) and vertically (with specific length requirements of at least 6.25 inches). This spatial distribution in multiple dimensions creates a stable triangular support geometry that resists lateral forces while maintaining manageable device complexity.
2Force
If the support members are positioned far from the center plane, then the resistance to lateral forces is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by concentrating the stability function specifically at the distal ends of support members that are positioned laterally offset from the center plane. Rather than distributing complexity throughout the entire structure, the design focuses the lateral force resistance function at specific locations (the support member feet contact points), allowing the mounting block and proximal regions to remain relatively simple while achieving high lateral stability at the critical contact points with the support surface.
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AI summary
A support for retaining an archery bow on a support surface includes a mounting block affixable to the archery bow and a member adjustably coupled to the mounting block. The member can be repositionable between two or more configurations relative to the mounting block. For example, the member can be rotatable between two or more orientations relative to the mounting block. In some examples, the member can be linearly repositionable relative to the mounting block. In some examples, the member can be a first member and the support can further include a second member adjustably coupled to the mounting block.