Ergonomic Archery Finger Tab With Pivotable Palm Extender
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing archery finger tabs are not ergonomically designed and fail to adapt to different hand sizes or configurations, limiting comfort and protection for archers during repetitive shots.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable archery finger tab with an ergonomic plate, a pivotable palm extender, and adjustable components such as a spacer and shelf, made from flexible materials like leather and suede, to accommodate various hand sizes and positions, providing maximum protection and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rigid palm plate with fixed strips is used, then finger protection is provided, but adaptability to different hand sizes and configurations is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The palm plate is made pivotable relative to the finger tab body, allowing it to dynamically adjust to different hand sizes and configurations. The hinge connection enables the palm plate to rotate and adapt to various archer hand positions while maintaining protective function.
Solution Approach 2:
The finger tab is divided into separate functional components: a finger tab body with finger strips, a pivotable palm plate, an adjustable spacer, and a shelf. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted or positioned to suit different archer needs.
2Ease of operation
If fixed positioning is used, then manufacturing is simple, but comfort and accurate positioning for repetitive shots is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The palm plate's pivotable design allows it to move dynamically to achieve accurate positioning against the archer's palm during each shot. This dynamic adjustment enhances comfort and consistency for repetitive shooting while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If no ergonomic design is used, then manufacturing is easier, but finger and tendon protection is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The finger tab features localized ergonomic elements including contours on the palm plate that match the archer's palm shape, a shelf for thumb support, and properly positioned finger strips. These localized ergonomic features provide enhanced protection without requiring complete redesign of the entire structure.
4Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable components are added, then adaptability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge connection enables the palm plate to pivot and adapt to different hand configurations dynamically during use. This single dynamic mechanism provides significant adaptability without requiring multiple separate adjustable components.
Solution Approach 2:
The palm plate serves multiple functions: it provides palm support, protects the tender area, and adapts to different hand sizes and positions through its pivotable design. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components.
Data Source
AI summary
An ergonomic finger tab includes a tab plate with a contoured upper surface to receive and support the fingers of an archer during execution of an archer shot. The upper surface contains a plurality of spaced parallel contours extending from the forward edge of the tab plate to a position short of the rear edge of the tab plate. A palm extender is adjustably connected with the tab plate adjacent to its rear edge. The palm extender preferably includes a pivotal palm plate which can be pivoted to provide a reference point for the archer when positioning the shooting hand on the finger tab.