Archery Bow Cam Protrusion for Stable Upright Resting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Archery bows lack a stable support mechanism that allows them to be safely set upright on a surface without requiring manual holding, which can lead to instability and potential damage when not in use or during retrieval of arrows.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a component with elastomeric material that protrudes beyond the cam assembly's periphery to form an engagement surface, enabling the bow to be securely positioned upright on a support surface, with the upper cam assembly displaced further from the surface than the lower cam assembly, providing stability without manual support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the archery bow is set down on the ground or another surface without a support mechanism, then the archer can easily place and retrieve the bow, but the bow becomes unstable and may tip over or cause damage
Solution Approach 1:
A support surface engagement component is introduced as an intermediary element between the bow and the ground. This component includes an engagement surface that contacts the support surface, creating a stable intermediary connection that prevents the bow from tipping over while maintaining ease of placement and retrieval operations
2Ease of operation
If the cam assembly contacts the support surface directly, then the bow can be positioned on the surface, but the cam and bowstring may experience unnecessary wear or damage from ground contact
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement surface acts as a protective intermediary that bears the load of the bow on the support surface, preventing direct contact between the cam assembly and the ground. This intermediary structure allows the bow to be positioned on the surface while protecting the cam and bowstring from wear and damage through proper load distribution
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 allows the archery bow to remain upright and stable on a surface, preventing contact between the cam and bowstring with the ground, thus maintaining structural integrity and ease of use during breaks or arrow retrieval.
Implementation Method 1
The elastomeric material forms a surface configured to contact a support surface when the archery bow is placed upright on the support surface
Data Source
AI summary
An archery bow includes a cam assembly having a component projecting or extending beyond a periphery of the cam assembly of the archery bow to enable an archer to set the archery bow upright on a support surface. For example, the component can be affixed to one or more elements of the cam assembly (e.g., a cam, a module, etc.) and can displace the cam assembly a distance from the support surface when the archery bow is disposed upright on the support surface.