Arrow Rest Device With Microtune Bracket
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Solution Overview
Problem
The archery industry faces imbalances in bow assemblies due to lateral mounting of accessories, which affects accuracy and stability, as standard mounting methods do not allow for precise micro-adjustments or interchangeability of accessories relative to the bow's centerline and center of gravity.
Innovation Solution
A geometrically shaped arrow rest device with a mounting bracket that can be attached to the aft-facing vertical plane of a bow riser, featuring a coupler mount with a microtune adjustment mechanism, allowing for lateral, vertical, and forward/aft adjustments, and enabling quick interchangeability of arrow rest assemblies for different arrow configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If accessories are mounted laterally from the centerline of the bow using standard AMO threaded holes, then accessories can be easily installed, but the bow assembly becomes unbalanced and stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a mounting bracket attached to the bow riser at the optimal balance location, and a coupler that interfaces with the accessory. This segmentation allows the bracket to be positioned for optimal balance while the accessory can be easily attached to the coupler without disturbing the balance configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket and coupler assembly serve as an intermediary between the bow riser and the accessory. This intermediary component enables the accessory to be mounted at the optimal location for balance and stability while maintaining ease of installation and removal through the coupler interface.
2Ease of manufacture
If accessories are mounted at fixed positions using standard threaded holes, then manufacturing is simple, but micro-adjustments for optimization cannot be made
Solution Approach 1:
The coupler is designed with a movable element that can be adjusted along the length of the coupler body. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the accessory to be positioned at various locations to achieve optimal balance and performance, while the overall mounting system remains relatively simple in construction.
3Device complexity
If arrow rest assemblies are fixed for a specific arrow configuration, then the system is simpler, but interchangeability for different arrow configurations is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The coupler is designed as a universal interface that can accommodate different arrow rest assemblies for various arrow configurations. The adjustable positioning capability of the coupler allows it to adapt to different accessory types and configurations, providing multi-functionality without requiring multiple specialized mounting systems.
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AI summary
An arrow rest device is disclosed. The example arrow rest device includes a geometrically shaped mounting bracket. The example arrow rest device also includes a coupler for connecting to the geometrically shaped mounting bracket. The example arrow rest device also includes a base of the coupler, the base having a parallel clamp with two components. The example arrow rest device also includes a plank member that is perpendicular to the base. The example arrow rest device also includes a coupling mechanism that positions the coupler relative to the geometrically shaped mounting bracket.