Bow Riser Leveling Device for Archery Accessory Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Archery bows, particularly compound bows, require precise leveling for accurate installation and tuning of accessories like arrow rests and peep sights, but existing methods lack effective solutions for ensuring the bow riser is maintained in a level vertical orientation during these processes.
Innovation Solution
The development of leveling devices and methods that include a housing with aligned through holes for mounting on the bow riser, featuring multiple level elements to indicate orthogonal directions, allowing for adjustment and secure positioning of the bow riser and arrow rest in a vertical orientation, using standard mounting holes and adjustable hardware.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional methods are used for installing accessories on archery bows, then the process is simple and quick, but the alignment precision and leveling accuracy are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The leveling device integrates multiple level elements (first and second level elements) into a single housing that can be mounted on the bow riser, allowing simultaneous measurement of leveling in multiple directions (first direction orthogonal to longitudinal axis, and second direction orthogonal to both first direction and longitudinal axis). This multi-functional approach improves measurement precision without proportionally increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing acts as an intermediary structure that mounts to the bow riser using mounting holes and mounting bolts, providing a stable platform for the level elements. This intermediary device bridges the gap between the bow riser and the leveling measurement system, enabling accurate alignment without directly modifying the bow structure.
2Manufacturing precision
If the bow riser is not properly leveled during accessory installation, then the installation process is faster, but the alignment of accessories such as arrow rests and peep sights is inaccurate
Solution Approach 1:
The leveling device enables preliminary leveling of the bow riser before accessory installation. By establishing the correct vertical orientation and alignment of the bow riser in advance, subsequent accessory installations (arrow rests, peep sights, sighting devices) can be performed with accurate alignment, preventing the need for rework and reducing overall installation time.
Solution Approach 2:
The level elements provide real-time visual feedback through level indicators that show whether the bow riser is properly leveled in both the first and second directions. This feedback mechanism allows the installer to immediately see and correct alignment issues during the installation process, ensuring precise accessory alignment without requiring multiple adjustment cycles.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a simple mounting method is used, then the installation is quick, but the stability and fixed positioning of the bow riser in vertical orientation cannot be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is designed with specific local features including mounting holes positioned at predetermined locations, a first cavity for the first level element, and a second cavity for the second level element. These localized structural qualities provide stable mounting and proper positioning of level elements without requiring complex overall device design, balancing ease of mounting with vertical orientation stability.
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 leveling of archery bows, ensuring accurate alignment and installation of accessories, enhancing the tuning and installation processes by providing a reliable method to maintain the bow riser in a vertical level orientation, facilitating precise arrow flight and accessory alignment.
Implementation Method 1
The first level element provides a level indication along a first direction that is orthogonal to a central longitudinal axis of the bow riser, and the second level element provides a level indication along a second direction that is orthogonal to both the first direction and the central longitudinal axis of the bow riser
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AI summary
Leveling devices and methods are provided for use in tuning and installing accessories on archery bows such as compound bows. For example, devices and methods are provided for leveling bow risers and arrow rest components of archery bows to enable proper accessory installation and tuning of archery bows.