Bow Sight Leveling via Berger Hole for Precise Calibration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bow sight leveling methods are ineffective due to the unreliable and varying shapes of bow risers, leading to inaccurate calibration and inaccuracy in archery shots, especially at longer distances.

Innovation Solution

A bow sight leveling device that utilizes a standardized Berger hole on the bow riser, incorporating a level vial and threaded member to ensure the bow is plumb, allowing precise calibration on multiple axes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional bow sight leveling methods are used, then the process is simple, but the alignment accuracy is poor due to unreliable bow riser shapes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealignment accuracyVSAvoidleveling device structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a standardized Berger hole as an intermediary reference feature between the bow riser and the leveling device. This mediator provides a reliable, consistent mounting point that eliminates the problem of varying bow riser shapes, enabling accurate alignment without requiring complex adaptive leveling mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The leveling device is segmented into distinct functional components: a mounting interface that attaches to the Berger hole, a level vial for measurement, and an adjustment mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, achieving high alignment accuracy without overall device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If a standardized Berger hole is used for leveling, then the alignment accuracy improves, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecalibration accuracyVSAvoidleveling device components
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The Berger hole serves multiple functions: it is the standard attachment point for sights, stabilizers, and now the leveling device. This universality allows the same standardized feature to enable accurate calibration without adding specialized complex structures, as the mounting interface leverages existing bow architecture

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The leveling device utilizes the bow's own standardized Berger hole infrastructure to provide calibration services. The device serves itself by using the existing precise threaded interface designed for other bow accessories, eliminating the need for separate complex mounting systems while maintaining high calibration accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

Ensures accurate alignment of the bow sight by confirming the bow's plumbness, enhancing shot accuracy and reliability across varying distances.

Implementation Method 1

incorporating a level vial and threaded member to ensure the bow is plumb

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGravitation: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentUS20260009620A1Bow sight leveling device
Publication Date: 2026.01.08 HOOD JAMES CHRISTOPHER
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AI summary

Improved bow sight leveling devices are described herein. One example device includes a level vial and a threaded member, wherein an axis of the level vial is parallel to an axis of the threaded member.