Archery Bow Sight Housing with Curved Sections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional archery bow sights have a limited range due to the size and shape of their housings, which can interfere with the path of the arrow, leading to decreased accuracy and distance of projectile launch.
Innovation Solution
The archery bow sight features a housing with a unique design that allows for adjustable sections, enabling the pin to be positioned closer to the arrow's path without contact, thereby increasing the maximum aimable distance by optimizing the proximity between the housing and the arrow's trajectory.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the housing is made larger to accommodate the pin and level indicator, then the sight functionality is improved, but the housing interferes with the arrow path and decreases accuracy and range
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into multiple sections with different curvature radii. The first section has a larger radius of curvature while the second section has a smaller radius of curvature, allowing each section to serve different functions - the first section provides structural support and housing for components while the second section minimizes interference with the arrow path
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the housing have different geometric properties - the first section has a larger radius of curvature for structural integrity and component housing, while the second section has a smaller radius of curvature to reduce interference with the arrow. This local differentiation allows the housing to simultaneously provide functionality and minimize harmful interference
2Length of moving object
If the pin is positioned closer to the arrow path to increase range, then the maximum aimable distance is improved, but the risk of contact with the arrow increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is segmented into sections with different curvature characteristics. The second section with its smaller radius of curvature allows the pin to be positioned closer to the arrow path without increasing contact risk, as the reduced curvature creates a narrower profile that clears the arrow while still providing sufficient housing space
Solution Approach 2:
The housing design utilizes three-dimensional curvature variation to solve the two-dimensional problem of pin positioning. By changing the radius of curvature in different sections along the housing length, the design creates vertical clearance that allows the pin to be positioned optimally for range while maintaining safety from arrow contact
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AI summary
An archery bow sight can include a housing, one or more pins, and a level indicator. In some examples, the housing has a first section that defines a radius of curvature. A second section of the housing can be disposed closer to a center of the curvature than the first section. In some examples, a first section of the housing can define a projected shape and a minimum distance between a second section and the center of the projected shape can be less than a radius of the projected shape. In some examples, the housing can include first and second lateral sections having respective distal ends that are displaced from one another.