Adjustable Finger Bed Mechanism for Archery Release Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing handheld archery releases have fixed side portions that inhibit repeatable finger bed placement, limiting shot accuracy due to non-perpendicular alignment of the release head with the target.
Innovation Solution
The handle of the archery release features angularly adjustable finger beds, allowing for pivotable finger support through projections and locking mechanisms, enabling precise angular adjustment for optimal alignment with the target.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the side portions of the release handle are fixed, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the finger bed placement cannot be repeated which limits shot accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The finger beds are made adjustable through a drive assembly that allows angular repositioning. The drive assembly includes a screw mechanism that rotates to move the finger beds between multiple angular positions, transforming the static handle structure into a dynamic one that can be configured for repeatable finger placement and improved shot accuracy.
2Manufacturing precision
If the finger beds are fixed in position, then the device complexity is reduced, but the release head cannot be aligned perpendicular to the target which reduces shot accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The finger beds are made adjustable through a drive assembly that allows angular repositioning. The drive assembly includes a screw mechanism that rotates to move the finger beds between multiple angular positions, transforming the static handle structure into a dynamic one that can be configured for repeatable finger placement and improved shot accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The angular position of the finger beds is changed as a parameter to achieve proper alignment. By adjusting the angular parameter of the finger beds relative to the handle longitudinal axis, the release head can be oriented perpendicular to the target, improving shot accuracy through parameter optimization.
3Ease of operation
If radially adjustable finger pieces are provided as in prior art, then finger support is improved, but the side portions remain fixed which still limits accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The finger beds are made adjustable through a drive assembly that allows angular repositioning. The drive assembly includes a screw mechanism that rotates to move the finger beds between multiple angular positions, transforming the static handle structure into a dynamic one that can be configured for repeatable finger placement and improved shot accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is divided into separate components: the handle portion and the adjustable finger beds. This segmentation allows the finger beds to be independently adjusted angularly relative to the handle, enabling both comfortable finger support and accurate shot alignment by decoupling these two functions.
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable finger support for an archery release includes a handle portion having a longitudinal axis, top and bottom portions and interior and exterior side surfaces. A finger bed is pivotally connected with the handle portion for movement about a pivot axis at the top of the finger bed parallel to the longitudinal axis. Preferably, the finger bed is arranged in a recess in the handle portion exterior side surface for pivotal movement therein relative to the handle portion. The bottom portion of the finger bed is spaced from the handle portion at an angle desired by the archer and locked into place. Angular adjustment provides an optimal fit for the archer and better positions a head portion of the archery release toward a target.