Bow Grip with Adjustable Wrist Angle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional archery bow grips are not adjustable, limiting their ability to accommodate individual archers' unique wrist positions, leading to inconsistencies in arrow flight and accuracy due to heeling, toeing, and torquing.
Innovation Solution
A grip assembly with a pivotally adjustable grip bed heel and an adjustment mechanism, allowing for incremental adjustments to the grip angle without the need for separate modular attachments, using a threaded member and biasing member for secure positioning, and a flexible grip plate for comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional integrally formed bow grips are used, then manufacturing is simple and structure is stable, but the grip cannot be adjusted to accommodate different wrist positions
Solution Approach 1:
The grip assembly is divided into separate components: a grip bed heel portion and a grip plate portion that can pivot relative to each other. This segmentation allows the grip angle to be adjusted while maintaining overall structural stability and simplifying manufacturing of individual parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The grip assembly transitions from a static integrally formed structure to a dynamic adjustable structure through the pivot connection between the grip bed heel and grip plate. This allows the grip angle to be changed according to different wrist positions while maintaining stability when set.
2Adaptability or versatility
If replaceable modular grip attachments are used, then wrist position accommodation is possible, but the grip becomes wider increasing pressure and torque on the bow
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using wider modular attachments, the invention employs a pivot connection that allows the existing grip plate to rotate to different angles. This maintains a compact grip width while accommodating different wrist positions, thereby reducing unnecessary grip pressure and torque on the bow.
3Adaptability or versatility
If replaceable modular grip attachments are used, then wrist position preferences can be accommodated, but specialized tools are required for installation and adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot connection is designed to be easily adjusted without requiring specialized tools. The grip plate can be pivoted to different angles and secured using simple mechanisms that do not require unique installation tools, making the adjustment process accessible to users.
4Measurement precision
If incrementally adjustable grip mechanisms are used, then precise wrist position matching is achieved, but the adjustment mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism is segmented into simple components: a pivot connection allowing rotational movement and a securing mechanism. This segmentation achieves precise incremental adjustment capability while keeping each individual component simple and the overall mechanism easy to understand and manufacture.
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
Enables precise customization of the grip to match an archer's preferred wrist position, improving accuracy and arrow flight consistency by allowing continuous adjustment of the grip angle without specialized tools.
Implementation Method 1
a biasing member, such as a spring, that applies a linear or rotational force against the grip bed heel
Data Source
AI summary
A grip assembly for an archery bow including an incrementally adjustable hand grip that can accommodate several customizable wrist positions for one or more archers without the use of separate attachments. The grip assembly includes a grip bed heel and a grip plate. The angle of the grip bed heel may be selectively adjusted relative to the riser by pivoting the grip bed heel. The grip plate may include an upper portion adapted to be coupled to the riser, a lower portion adapted to be coupled to the grip bed heel, and at least one flexible intermediate portion. The grip assembly can further include an adjustment mechanism for setting the angle of the grip bed heel and a securing mechanism for securing the grip bed heel in a desired angular position. The grip assembly can further include a biasing member applying a rotational counteracting force to the grip bed heel.