Arrow Clip Door and Spacer for Compact Arrow Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Arrows are delicate and prone to damage, and existing arrow cases are bulky and inefficient in storage and transport.
Innovation Solution
An arrow clip with a moveable door and spacer to securely hold arrows, and an arrow case with a structural tray and flexible cover for compact storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If arrows are placed in individual slots that are spaced apart, then contact between arrows is prevented, but the case becomes relatively large
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple individual arrow slots are merged into a single compact compartment that can hold multiple arrows simultaneously. The clip design allows multiple arrows to be stored in one integrated unit, reducing the overall number of separate slots needed and thereby decreasing case volume while maintaining individual arrow protection through the clip's enclosing structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The arrow clip is designed to nest within the arrow case compartment, with multiple arrows nested within the clip structure. This nested arrangement allows efficient use of space within the case, as the clip and its contained arrows occupy a compact footprint that fits within the larger case volume without requiring excessive spacing between individual arrow slots.
2Reliability
If arrows are placed in individual slots that are spaced apart, then contact between arrows is prevented, but the case becomes bulky
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple individual arrow slots are merged into a single compact compartment that can hold multiple arrows simultaneously. The clip design allows multiple arrows to be stored in one integrated unit, reducing the overall number of separate slots needed and thereby decreasing case volume while maintaining individual arrow protection through the clip's enclosing structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The arrow case incorporates a flexible fabric cover that can conform to the compact shape of the clip and its contained arrows. This flexible covering allows the case to maintain a sleek, non-bulky exterior shape while providing protection for the arrows, as the fabric can accommodate the compact nested arrangement without requiring excessive bulk.
3Volume of stationary object
If a compact arrow storage solution is implemented, then case size is reduced, but arrow accessibility may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The arrow storage system is segmented into modular components: the arrow case, the removable clip, and the individual arrows. This segmentation allows the clip to be easily removed from the case as a complete unit, providing quick access to multiple arrows at once. The modular design maintains compact storage volume while improving accessibility through the removable nature of the clip assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The arrow clip is designed with moveable components, including a door that can open and a spacer with a peak that can engage and disengage from arrow fletching. This dynamic design allows for easy insertion and removal of arrows through simple mechanical actions, maintaining compact storage volume while ensuring ease of operation. The moveable door and adjustable spacer provide intuitive interaction for accessing arrows quickly.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a compact and lightweight solution for storing and transporting arrows, protecting them from damage while maintaining ease of access.
Implementation Method 1
a magnet is arranged to attract the lid to the back
Implementation Method 2
a magnet is arranged to attract the door to the back
Data Source
AI summary
In some embodiments, an arrow clip comprises a body comprising a back and a front defining a cavity arranged to receive an arrow. A door is moveable with respect to the cavity. The door comprises a spacer arranged to extend into the cavity. The spacer comprises a peak.