Portable Archery Target Stand with Adjustable Legs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing archery target stands are not suitable for uneven terrain and are often heavy and difficult to disassemble for transport, limiting the ability of shooters to practice in remote locations.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight, adjustable, and disassemblable archery target stand with various securement methods for the legs, including split flange, tapered insert, finger joint, and high friction finishes, allowing for multiple leg angles and positions to accommodate uneven terrain and facilitate easy transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a sturdy target stand is used to provide stability during shooting, then the stability of the target is improved, but the weight of the stand increases and it becomes difficult to disassemble for transport
Solution Approach 1:
The target stand is divided into multiple separable components including a mounting block and multiple legs that can be detached. This segmentation allows the stand to be lightweight and easy to transport when disassembled, while providing stability when assembled for shooting practice.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed target stand is used to provide stable support, then the stability is improved, but the adaptability to uneven terrain deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The target stand incorporates adjustable legs with multiple positioning options that can be dynamically configured to adapt to uneven terrain. The legs can be positioned at different angles and heights, allowing the stand to maintain stability on various ground conditions while remaining adaptable to the environment.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a heavy target stand is used to ensure stability, then the stability is improved, but the ease of transport deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is designed with detachable legs and a separate mounting block, allowing it to be disassembled into lightweight components for easy transport. When assembled, the components work together to provide the necessary stability for target practice.
4Ease of manufacture
If a simple target stand design is used to reduce complexity, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the adaptability to different shooting conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The stand features adjustable legs with multiple positioning holes and angles, allowing dynamic configuration for different shooting conditions and terrain types. This adjustability provides versatility without significantly complicating the manufacturing process, as the adjustments are achieved through simple drilled holes and slots rather than complex mechanisms.
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 provides a sturdy, portable, and adaptable archery target stand that can be easily set up and adjusted on uneven terrain, ensuring optimal access to the target without leg interference, while being easy to transport and maintain.
Implementation Method 1
high friction finish on the support leg
Data Source
AI summary
A portable archery target support having at least three legs that can be arranged asymmetrically, the legs being dowels or simple tubes; with a non-rigid target suspension feature and stabilizers to prevent the target from swinging or turning excessively after an arrow strike.