Archery Bow Sight Support for Quick Elevation and Windage Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current optical sighting devices for archery bows are difficult to operate, prone to misalignment over time, and lack quick adjustment capabilities, which can be problematic during bow hunting.
Innovation Solution
A support system for optical sighting devices featuring a support structure with an elevation assembly and windage assembly, utilizing a pinion gear and rack gear design with angled teeth for smooth movement, and a windage actuator that can be locked or unlocked for easy adjustment, along with a yaw block for precise alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional support structures are used for optical sighting devices, then the device can be attached to the bow, but the structure becomes difficult to operate and adjust
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into separate functional modules: an elevation assembly for vertical adjustment, a windage assembly for horizontal adjustment, and a support structure for mounting. Each assembly can be independently operated and adjusted, simplifying the overall operation while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure incorporates movable and adjustable components including telescoping arms, rotating joints, and sliding mechanisms that allow dynamic repositioning of the optical sighting device in both elevation and windage directions, transforming a static attachment into a dynamic adjustment system.
2Reliability
If traditional support structures are used, then the optical sighting device can be aligned initially, but it becomes misaligned over time due to wear or impact
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure incorporates preliminary alignment features such as pre-configured mounting positions, alignment marks, and self-leveling mechanisms that ensure proper alignment is established before use and maintained throughout the service life, preventing misalignment from wear or impact.
Solution Approach 2:
The system includes alignment verification features such as sight lines, target markers, or adjustment indicators that provide feedback on the alignment status, allowing users to detect and correct misalignment over time without replacing the entire support structure.
3Productivity
If traditional support structures are used, then adjustments can be made, but they are not designed for quick adjustments needed during bow hunting
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure incorporates quick-adjust mechanisms such as locking arms, snap-fit connections, and telescoping segments that can be rapidly repositioned and locked in place, enabling quick adjustments during hunting while maintaining operational simplicity through intuitive control elements.
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 system enables quick and precise alignment of the optical sighting device, ensuring accurate arrow targeting by allowing easy adjustments in elevation and windage directions, reducing misalignment issues and enhancing usability during hunting.
Implementation Method 1
The elevation assembly can comprise a pinion gear and the pinion gear can comprise angled teeth that converge toward each other from a first side of the pinion gear to a second side of the pinion gear. The support system can include a rack gear comprising corresponding angled teeth
Implementation Method 2
a pinion gear and the pinion gear can comprise angled teeth that converge toward each other from a first side of the pinion gear to a second side of the pinion gear. The support system can include a rack gear comprising corresponding angled teeth
Implementation Method 3
an O-ring configured to apply a force to the pinion gear along an axis of the pinion gear to cause the angled teeth to engage with the corresponding angled teeth of the rack gear
Implementation Method 4
a lead screw configured to engage the shaft. The wheel can be configured to transfer a torque to the lead screw thereby causing the shaft to rotate and move along a windage direction
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosed technology includes a support system for an optical sighting device of a bow. The support system includes a support structure configured to attach to a bow and an elevation assembly configured to move along an elevation direction relative to the support structure. The support structure can include an elevation actuator configured to cause the elevation assembly to move along the elevation direction when the elevation actuator is actuated and a windage assembly configured to move along a windage direction relative to the support structure. The windage direction can be approximately perpendicular to the elevation direction. The support structure can further include a windage actuator configured to cause the windage assembly to move along the windage direction when the windage actuator is actuated. The windage actuator can be disposed at least partially in the elevation actuator.