Bowfishing Arrow Rest Assembly with Sliding Slider
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Solution Overview
Problem
In bowfishing and similar activities, there is a risk of arrow entanglement with the fishing line, leading to unpredictable arrow movement and potential injury due to the lack of a mechanism to ensure the arrow slider remains forward of the bow riser during shooting.
Innovation Solution
An arrow rest assembly with a first and second arrow rest portion, where the second portion is designed to slide along the arrow shaft and separate during forward movement, ensuring the arrow travels a direct path and allowing for retrieval by pulling the line, while the first portion provides adjustable support and clearance for the arrow stop.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional arrow rest is used to support the arrow during aiming and shooting, then the arrow is supported and positioned correctly, but the arrow stop can interfere with the arrow rest when the arrow is shot, causing the arrow to deflect away from its intended travel direction
Solution Approach 1:
The arrow rest is divided into two separate portions: a first arrow rest portion that provides adjustable support during aiming, and a second arrow rest portion that acts as a slider on the arrow shaft. This segmentation allows each portion to perform its specific function independently - the first portion supports the arrow during aiming while the second portion travels with the arrow during shooting, eliminating interference and deflection
Solution Approach 2:
The second arrow rest portion is designed to be movable relative to the first portion. During aiming, the second portion is positioned on the arrow shaft and supported by the first portion. During shooting, the second portion slides forward along the arrow shaft and separates from the first portion, dynamically adapting to the different phases of arrow flight to prevent interference
2Ease of operation
If the arrow slider is placed behind the bow riser during aiming and shooting, then the archer may not be as careful with the placement, but this can inadvertently happen during the excitement of bowfishing and creates potential for a catastrophic event
Solution Approach 1:
The first arrow rest portion is positioned and adjusted before the shooting sequence begins, establishing the correct support position. The second portion is then placed on the arrow shaft in a preliminary action that ensures proper positioning. This preliminary setup prevents incorrect placement during the excitement of shooting, as the structure guides proper positioning before the critical shooting moment
Solution Approach 2:
The first arrow rest portion acts as an intermediary structure that guides and supports the second portion (slider) during positioning. This intermediary mechanism ensures the slider is correctly positioned on the arrow shaft before shooting, preventing catastrophic failures while maintaining ease of operation
3Speed
If the line is connected to the slider and the slider moves rearwardly on the arrow shaft during shooting, then the arrow can travel a more direct path, but there is no mechanism or assurance that the slider will always be forward of the bow riser
Solution Approach 1:
The second arrow rest portion is designed to dynamically move with the arrow during shooting. It slides forward along the arrow shaft as the arrow is propelled, maintaining its position relative to the arrow rather than remaining stationary on the bow. This dynamic movement ensures the slider stays forward of the riser while allowing the arrow to travel on a direct path
Solution Approach 2:
The second arrow rest portion (slider) is nested on the arrow shaft, allowing it to move along with the arrow during flight. This nesting arrangement ensures the slider remains attached to and moves with the arrow, maintaining proper positioning forward of the riser while enabling direct arrow travel
Data Source
AI summary
An arrow rest assembly for bowfishing or the like includes a first arrow rest portion for supporting an arrow and a second arrow rest portion releasably connected to the first arrow rest portion, the second arrow rest portion has a bore for slidably receiving the shaft of an arrow. The second arrow rest portion slides along the arrow shaft and separates from the first arrow rest portion in a forward direction during forward movement of the arrow. A line extends between the archery bow and the second arrow rest portion for enabling retrieval of the arrow after it has been shot.