Crossbow Removable Prod Segmentation Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional crossbows have a bulky configuration due to a rigidly mounted prod, making them inconvenient to transport as they must be carried and stored in an assembled state.
Innovation Solution
A crossbow design featuring a stock with a recess and a pivoting latch system that allows the prod to be easily mounted and dismounted, enabling conversion between transport and use configurations, with a releasable fastener for affixing the prod to the stock.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the prod is rigidly mounted to the stock, then the crossbow maintains structural integrity and functionality, but the crossbow becomes bulky and inconvenient to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The crossbow is divided into separable components: the prod can be detached from the stock. The mounting structure includes a recess in the stock that receives the prod, with a releasable fastener system that allows the prod to be securely attached when needed and easily removed for compact transport.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the prod is permanently affixed to the stock, then the crossbow maintains stable configuration, but the device cannot be converted between transport and use configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from a static permanent attachment to a dynamic releasable connection. The pivoting latch and releasable fastener allow the prod to be securely mounted in the transverse position for use, and easily detached or repositioned for compact transport configuration.
3Reliability
If the prod is mounted transversely to the stock, then the crossbow functions properly for shooting, but the crossbow presents a bulky configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The prod and stock are designed as separable components with a recess-based mounting system. When detached, the prod can be positioned parallel to the stock, significantly reducing the overall volume and creating a compact transport configuration while maintaining full functionality when mounted.
Data Source
AI summary
A crossbow (1) comprises α stock (2) having a detachable, pre-struπg prod (10), with the stock (2) including a recess (20) for receiving the pre-strung prod (10), a latch (24) pivotally attached to the stock (2) adjacent the recess (20) for capturing the pre-strung prod (10) within the recess (20), and a fastener (22) for securing the pre-strung prod (10) to the stock (2).