Bow Carrier System with Loop Hook and Latch
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bow carrying solutions are inconvenient, noisy, require two attachment points, and can damage the bow, making it difficult to transport and use in the field.
Innovation Solution
A bow connector system with a loop hook and external attachment point, featuring a strap and latch, that allows for hands-free transportation and silent manipulation, designed to match standardized mounting hole patterns on bows, made from durable materials like steel and carbon fiber, with optional cutouts for weight reduction and design elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a standard bow sling is used, then the bow can be carried, but it is loud and requires two attachment points
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the attachment function into two separate components: a mounting attachment that attaches to the bow and an external attachment point that connects to the backpack. This segmentation allows the bow carrier to be attached to the bow at a single location while providing a separate connection point for the backpack, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bow carrier acts as an intermediary device between the bow and the backpack. Rather than requiring direct attachment of the backpack to the bow at multiple points, the carrier mediates this connection with a single mounting attachment on the bow and a separate external attachment point, simplifying the overall attachment system.
2Ease of operation
If prior bow devices are used, then the bow can be transported, but they are cumbersome and may take both hands to remove
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting attachment and external attachment point are designed to be quickly connected and disconnected. The dynamic nature of these attachments allows for rapid bow removal with one hand, contrasting with cumbersome static devices that require two hands for removal. The design enables fast deployment while maintaining structural integrity during transport.
3Ease of operation
If prior bow devices are used, then the bow can be carried, but they contact the string and cams which can damage the bow
Solution Approach 1:
The device extracts the attachment points from contact with the bow's string and cams. The mounting attachment connects to the bow body at locations away from the string and cam mechanisms, and the external attachment point connects to the backpack separately. This extraction eliminates the harmful contact that could damage delicate bow components while maintaining bow carrying capability.
4Ease of operation
If attachment points are placed in the backpack, then the bow can be stored, but it makes it cumbersome to remove the bow
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of placing attachment points inside the backpack as in prior devices, this invention inverts the approach by providing an external attachment point on the backpack exterior. The mounting attachment on the bow connects to this external point, allowing quick one-handed removal while maintaining secure transport. This inversion resolves the contradiction between bow accessibility and attachment configuration complexity.
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AI summary
A system, method, and apparatus for securely carrying a bow comprises: a body, a first end of the body further comprising a loop hook configured on the first end, a second end of the body, a bow mount configured on the second end of the body, and an external attachment point comprising: a strap, a loop in the strap configured to engage the loop hook; and a latch.