Archery Bow Riser Damper Layout for Stability Without Added Weight
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Solution Overview
Problem
Archery bows face a trade-off between increased weight from vibration dampers and stabilizers, which affect performance by adding weight without providing optimal stability and vibration reduction.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates a vibration damper with a resilient member and weight positioned away from the pivot axis, aligned with limb fasteners, providing both damping and stabilizing characteristics without additional weight.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If vibration dampers and stabilizers are added to the bow, then vibration reduction and stability improve, but the weight of the bow increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the vibration damper and stabilizer into a single integrated assembly mounted on the bow riser. The damper weight and stabilizer are positioned together at a specific location, merging two separate functions (vibration damping and stability) into one component system, thereby achieving both effects without the cumulative weight of separate installations
Solution Approach 2:
The vibration damper utilizes a weight element that serves dual purposes: it provides counterbalance to stabilize the bow during aiming, and simultaneously acts as the damping mass to reduce vibrations. This counterweight approach eliminates the need for additional dedicated stabilization weight
2Object-affected harmful factors
If vibration dampers are added to the bow, then vibration reduction improves, but the weight of the bow increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilizer and vibration damper are merged into a single assembly where the stabilizer weight serves as both the stabilization element and the vibration damping mass. This integration means that one weight component addresses both harmful vibrations and stability needs simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The damper weight performs multiple functions: it acts as the vibrating mass for vibration damping, provides counterbalance for bow stability during aiming, and reduces fatigue on the shooter. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components for each function
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 enhances archery bow stability and vibration reduction without increasing weight, mimicking the effects of traditional stabilizers while maintaining a lightweight structure.
Implementation Method 1
a vibration damper comprising a resilient member and a weight
Implementation Method 2
a vibration damper comprising a resilient member and a suspended weight
Data Source
AI summary
In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser comprising a grip location and a cavity. A first limb is supported by the riser and attached by a first limb fastener. A second limb is supported by the riser and attached by a second limb fastener. A bowstring extends between the limbs. A vibration damper is located in the cavity, the vibration damper comprising a resilient member and a weight. A first distance from the bowstring to the first limb fastener is less than a second distance from the bowstring to the vibration damper.