Bowstring Damper Aperture Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing string dampers for archery bows are difficult to attach, move, and remove from the bowstring without disassembling the bow, as they often require securing between strands or around the string, making adjustments and servicing cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
A string damper design featuring a body portion and aperture portion that can transition between a relaxed and bound configuration, with a locking mechanism to securely attach to the bowstring without disassembly, allowing for easy attachment, movement, and removal by forming a closed loop and using a tapered locking portion for secure engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional string dampers are secured between strands or around the bowstring, then secure fixation is achieved, but attachment and removal require disassembly of the bow
Solution Approach 1:
The string damper is divided into separate components: a body portion and an aperture portion. These segments can be independently manipulated to attach and detach from the bowstring without requiring disassembly of the entire bow assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The body portion is designed to pass through the aperture portion, creating a nested configuration when attached. This nesting allows the damper to secure itself to the bowstring while maintaining easy attachment and removal capabilities.
2Reliability
If the string damper uses a locking mechanism to prevent accidental loosening, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to automatically engage and secure the body portion to the aperture portion without requiring additional components or complex operations. The system self-secures through the interaction of its existing structural elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The aperture portion incorporates a flexible or elastomeric material that allows the locking mechanism to function through deformation and elastic recovery, rather than requiring rigid mechanical components. This flexibility simplifies the overall device structure while maintaining reliable locking.
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 easy installation, adjustment, and removal of the string damper on archery bows without disassembling the bow, providing secure fixation and effective vibration and noise damping through a design that maintains tension and prevents accidental loosening.
Implementation Method 1
a vibration damper attached to a bowstring for damping vibration and noise in the bowstring
Implementation Method 2
The string damper is formed from an elastomeric material
Data Source
AI summary
A bow string vibration and noise damper includes an aperture and a body portion. The string vibration and noise damper is configured to be mounted on the bowstring. In this way, a closed loop is created by inserting at least a portion of the body portion through the aperture. The closed loop encircles a portion of the bowstring thereby attaching the string vibration and noise damper to the bowstring.