Compound Bow Limb Pocket Conversion for Handedness Adaptability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current compound bow designs require separate configurations for left-handed and right-handed archers, leading to increased manufacturing complexity and component variability, which hinders efficiency in product lines.

Innovation Solution

A compound bow design that can be converted between left-handed and right-handed configurations through adjustable limb pockets and anchor systems, allowing for pivotable movement and tensioning cable routing to compensate for sideloads, thereby accommodating both configurations with a single set of components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate configurations are provided for left-handed and right-handed compound bows, then each configuration can be optimized for its specific use, but the number of different components and manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of both left-handed and right-handed archersVSAvoidnumber of different components and configurations

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal bow design where the riser assembly can serve both left-handed and right-handed configurations through reversible limb pocket mounting. The limb pockets are designed with symmetric mounting features that allow them to be installed on either side of the riser, enabling a single bow to function for both-handed archers without requiring separate component sets

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The bow is segmented into modular components, specifically the limb pockets are designed as separable units that can be independently mounted or removed from the riser. This segmentation allows the same limb pocket component to be repositioned for different handedness configurations, reducing the need for entirely separate left and right-handed bow assemblies

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If separate configurations are provided for left-handed and right-handed compound bows, then each configuration can be optimized for its specific use, but manufacturing and distribution efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of both left-handed and right-handed archersVSAvoidmanufacturing and distribution efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The riser assembly is designed as a universal component that can accommodate both left-handed and right-handed configurations through reversible limb pocket mounting. This universality allows manufacturers to produce a single standardized riser design that serves both market segments, streamlining manufacturing processes and simplifying distribution logistics

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The configuration is changed by modifying the mounting position and orientation of the limb pockets on the riser rather than creating entirely different components. This parameter change approach allows a single base component to be adapted for different handedness requirements through simple repositioning rather than complete redesign

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11828566B1Bow convertible between a left handed and a right handed configuration

Publication Date: 2023.11.28 PRECISION SHOOTING EQUIP

AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a compound bow that can be converted between a left handed bow configuration and a right handed bow configuration. The compound bow has pockets that are moveable relative to the riser between a left handed mounting configuration in which left handed sideload compensation is provided and a right handed mounting configuration in which right handed sideload compensation is provided.