Archery Sight Mounting Assembly With Separated Adjustment Knobs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing archery sight mounting devices suffer from an unwieldy and imbalanced design due to the overlapping arrangement of elevation and windage adjustment knobs, which adversely affects shooting accuracy.
Innovation Solution
The design includes an elevation rail with a longitudinal axis, a slidably mounted elevation carriage, and a windage assembly positioned beyond the inner circumference of the elevation adjustment knob, along with a rail guide assembly for accurate alignment, tension clamps for retention, and a lock lever to control tension, ensuring a balanced and ergonomic setup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the elevation and windage adjustment knobs are arranged in an overlapping configuration, then the device structure is compact, but the assembly becomes unwieldy and imbalanced which adversely affects shooting accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The windage adjustment knob is positioned in a different spatial dimension relative to the elevation adjustment knob, specifically beyond the inner circumference of the elevation knob rather than overlapping it. This dimensional separation maintains compactness while eliminating the imbalance and unwieldiness caused by direct overlap, thereby preserving shooting accuracy.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the windage adjustment knob is positioned beyond the inner circumference of the elevation adjustment knob, then the assembly balance is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is segmented into distinct functional zones: the elevation adjustment knob operates in one region while the windage adjustment knob is positioned in another region beyond its inner circumference. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently for balance and function, reducing overall assembly complexity despite the increased spatial arrangement.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the extension bar is made of extended length to accommodate various target distances, then the adaptability is improved, but the weight of the target end increases
Solution Approach 1:
The extension bar is designed with adjustable characteristics that allow it to adapt to various target distances without requiring a fixed extended length. This dynamic capability enables the bar to be configured appropriately for different shooting scenarios, maintaining adaptability while minimizing unnecessary weight at the target end.
Data Source
AI summary
An archery sight mounting assembly includes an elevation rail having a longitudinal axis, an elevation carriage mounted on the elevation rail and a windage assembly connected with the elevation carriage. An elevation adjustment knob is connected with the elevation carriage and is operable to displace the carriage relative to the elevation rail. The windage assembly is operable to displace a scope in a direction normal to the longitudinal axis of the elevation rail. The windage assembly is spaced from the inner circumference of the elevation adjustment knob and includes a windage adjustment knob arranged on a side of the elevation carriage opposite the elevation knob. Alternatively, the windage adjustment knob may be arranged on a side of the elevation rail opposite and beyond the elevation adjustment knob relative to the archer. Rail guide and tension assemblies are also provided between the elevation carriage and the elevation rail.