Archery Bow Mounting Block Vibration Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional archery arrow rests transmit vibrations from the bowstring to the riser, affecting arrow trajectory, disrupting sights, and causing noise, which is not effectively dampened in existing configurations.
Innovation Solution
An archery rest assembly with a mounting block member and a cover member that dampens vibrations by covering a slotted aperture or recessed feature, using a fastener to connect to the bow riser, allowing for adjustable positioning and secure attachment while reducing vibration transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional fasteners are used to attach the arrow rest to the bow riser, then the arrow rest can be securely mounted, but vibrations are transmitted from the bowstring to the riser
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mounting block member as an intermediary component between the arrow rest and the bow riser. This mounting block absorbs and dampens vibrations from the bowstring before they can be transmitted to the riser, while still providing secure attachment through threaded holes. The intermediary mounting block thus resolves the contradiction by decoupling the vibration transmission path from the mounting function.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the arrow rest is securely attached to the riser, then the arrow is stabilized in position, but vibrations disrupt sights and alter arrow trajectory
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting block member serves as a vibration-absorbing intermediary that maintains the structural connection between the arrow rest and riser while filtering out harmful vibrations. This allows the arrow rest to remain securely positioned for stable arrow placement while preventing vibration transmission that would disrupt sights or alter trajectory.
3Strength
If fasteners penetrate through the arrow rest, then secure connection is achieved, but vibrations are transmitted throughout the bow system
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting block member acts as a vibration-dampening intermediary between the penetrating fasteners and the bow riser. The fasteners maintain strong mechanical connection through the mounting block, while the mounting block's material properties absorb and dissipate vibration energy, preventing it from propagating through the bow system.
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 effectively reduces vibrations transmitted through the bow riser, stabilizing the arrow and minimizing noise, thereby improving the accuracy and stealth of archery shots.
Implementation Method 1
a mounting block member that dampens vibrations
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure describes embodiments of a mounting block member for an archery bow that dampens vibrations. The mounting block member comprises a cover member that dampens vibrations.