Archery Release Assembly with Rotating Bearing Ring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing archery releases, particularly trigger-based systems, often result in inconsistent finger placement and release alignment, affecting shooting accuracy due to lack of feedback and control.
Innovation Solution
A triggerless back tension archery release featuring a rotating bearing ring and removable high mass finger extensions, which provide consistent release alignment and increased control through subtle movement feedback, with at least 50% of the release's weight in the finger extension for improved tactile feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a trigger mechanism is used in archery releases, then the release can be activated by finger pressure, but the finger placement and release alignment become inconsistent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a bearing ring that rotates in response to finger pressure on the finger extension. This rotation provides tactile feedback to the archer about the state of the release mechanism, allowing for consistent finger placement and alignment. The bearing ring's rotation angle corresponds to the degree of finger pressure, creating a feedback loop that ensures repeatable and precise release alignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a rotating bearing ring that dynamically adjusts its position based on finger pressure. This dynamic element allows the release mechanism to adapt to variations in finger placement while maintaining consistent alignment. The bearing ring rotates freely within a range, enabling the system to compensate for minor inconsistencies in archer finger positioning.
2Ease of operation
If the release has low mass, then it is easier to manipulate, but the archer cannot feel subtle movements for precise control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the mass parameter of the finger extension by incorporating high-density materials such as tungsten, lead, or steel. This increases the mass of the finger extension to at least 50% of the total release weight, allowing the archer to feel subtle movements and vibrations through the finger extension. The increased mass provides better tactile feedback for precise control while maintaining ease of manipulation through the extended finger design.
3Weight of moving object
If the finger extension is made from lightweight material, then the release is easier to handle, but tactile feedback and control are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material density parameter of the finger extension, selecting high-density materials like tungsten, lead, or steel to achieve the desired mass distribution. This parameter change ensures that at least 50% of the total release weight is concentrated in the finger extension, providing sufficient mass for tactile feedback while maintaining the overall lightweight design for ease of handling.
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AI summary
An archery release assembly and method are disclosed herein. The assembly, in an embodiment, includes a body having a first structure having a first finger engagement surface and a second structure defining a recess and an axial space. The assembly also includes a hook pivotally coupled to the body and an extension having a protrusion configured to be inserted into the recess. Also, the assembly includes a member configured to be at least partially positioned within the axial space.