Archery Release Device Slide Adjustment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing archery bowstring release accessories are cumbersome to adjust and lack the ability to make minor, controlled adjustments in draw length, leading to looseness and reduced responsiveness due to a fixed number of holes and inadequate accommodation for varying arm spans, which affects shooting performance.
Innovation Solution
An archery release device with a body featuring finger engagers, a neck that can be moved along an adjustment axis, and a position regulator to secure the neck in place, allowing for multiple draw lengths and adjustable release sensitivity through a combination of spacers and position setters, enabling precise adjustments without disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed number of holes are used to connect grip parts to the bar, then the structure is simple, but the ability to make minor, controlled adjustments of draw length is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the static fixed-hole structure with a dynamic continuous adjustment mechanism. The bar features a continuous槽 (slot) instead of discrete holes, allowing the fastener to be positioned at any point along the slot to achieve precise draw length adjustments. This transforms the adjustment system from a discrete, limited set of positions to a continuous, flexible range of positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the adjustment parameter from discrete hole positions to continuous position along the slot. By using a fastener that can be positioned at any point along the continuous槽, the system enables fine-tuned adjustments of draw length, transforming the adjustment capability from coarse, fixed increments to continuous, precise control.
2Ease of operation
If disassembly and reassembly processes are required to adjust draw length, then the structure is simple, but the adjustment process becomes burdensome and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates the adjustment mechanism into the assembled structure, eliminating the need for disassembly. The fastener can be repositioned along the continuous槽 while the grip parts remain connected to the bar, allowing users to adjust draw length without taking the device apart and reassembling it.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables dynamic adjustment during the assembled state. The fastener can be moved along the continuous槽 to change draw length while the overall structure remains intact, transforming the adjustment process from a static disassembly-reassembly operation to a dynamic in-situ adjustment.
3Ease of operation
If a fastener is inserted into a hole with a gap between the fastener's diameter and the hole's diameter, then the assembly is simple, but internal looseness is created causing ratchety or jerky operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the geometric parameter of the connection from a discrete hole to a continuous槽 with controlled dimensions. The slot is designed with specific width and length parameters that allow the fastener to be securely positioned at any point along its length, eliminating the gap-induced looseness while maintaining simple assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The continuous槽 acts as an intermediary structure between the fastener and the bar body. Instead of a simple hole that creates gaps, the槽 provides a controlled interface that guides and secures the fastener, eliminating internal looseness and ensuring smooth, responsive operation.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple bows or release accessories are purchased to accommodate different draw lengths, then the required draw length coverage is achieved, but the cost increases substantially
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes a single release accessory universal by enabling it to accommodate multiple draw lengths. The continuous槽 combined with the adjustable fastener allows one device to be configured for various draw length requirements, replacing the need for multiple specialized devices and reducing the total quantity of equipment needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic adjustability to a single device, transforming it from a fixed-function component to a multi-functional tool. The ability to reposition the fastener along the continuous槽 enables one release accessory to adapt to different draw lengths, eliminating the need to purchase multiple static devices.
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AI summary
An archery release device has, in an embodiment, a body, a base, a support, a bowstring holder and a driver. The base is pivotally coupled to the body, and the support holds or supports the bowstring holder. The bowstring holder is pivotally coupled to the support. The support is configured to be slid relative to the base in response to an action of the driver.