Arrow Rest Activation Cord Mounting Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current limb attachment systems for archery bow activation cords lack precision and consistency in adjusting the cord's placement, leading to inconsistent arrow rest activation and support time during a shot cycle.
Innovation Solution
An arrow rest activation cord mounting assembly featuring an elongated base, a rail with scale indicia elements, and a movable mounting block that allows precise positioning of the activation cord along the limb, enabling repeatable and incremental adjustments to tune the arrow rest's activation timing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional limb pad with adhesive and pointed projections is used to secure the activation cord, then the cord can be held in a fixed relation along the limb, but the pad can be moved or dislodged due to adhesive heating, and precise reproducible adjustments are difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The limb pad is segmented into a base portion mounted on the limb and a movable mounting block that can slide along the limb. This segmentation allows the cord attachment point to be adjusted independently while maintaining stable mounting through the base portion with multiple engagement features.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting block acts as an intermediary between the limb pad base and the activation cord. It provides a stable, adjustable interface that allows precise positioning of the cord while being securely mounted to the limb through the base portion, solving both stability and adjustability requirements.
2Manufacturing precision
If the activation cord attachment location on the limb is frequently adjusted and calibrated to tune the arrow rest, then the support time can be optimized, but the adjustment process becomes time-consuming and inconsistent results occur
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting block includes pre-marked positions or measurement indicators that allow the archer to quickly set common adjustment positions without time-consuming calibration. This preliminary preparation of reference positions enables rapid, consistent adjustments while maintaining precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates visual feedback through measurement indicators or alignment marks on the mounting block and limb pad. This feedback mechanism allows the archer to verify precise positioning immediately, eliminating guesswork and reducing adjustment time while ensuring consistent, reproducible results.
3Ease of manufacture
If the limb pad projects upwardly from the limb to hold the cord, then the cord can be secured, but the pad occupies space and can interfere with other components
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting block transitions from a traditional upward-projection design to a configuration that utilizes the longitudinal dimension of the limb. By sliding along the limb's length rather than projecting upward, the system secures the cord effectively while minimizing interference with other bow components in the vertical space.
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AI summary
An arrow rest activation cord mounting assembly is provided including an elongated base mountable to a limb of an archery bow, a rail joined with the base, a mounting block moveable between a first end and a second end of the rail along the longitudinal axis to a plurality of discrete locations, and an anchor configured to receive an activation cord. The mounting block can be selectively positioned along the rail to set the anchor and activation cord at one or more different locations relative to the limb and thereby tune the activation of an arrow rest mounted to the archery bow with the activation cord. The rail can include multiple indicia elements of a scale to repeatedly set the block and anchor in discrete locations along the limb. The first end can extend in a cantilevered manner beyond a tip of the limb. A related method of use is provided.