Bow Accessory Coupler With Flexible Dovetail Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing archery bow accessories, such as arrow rests and sights, are difficult to adjust, prone to misalignment, and lack secure installation, leading to performance instability and accuracy issues.
Innovation Solution
A bow accessory coupler with flexible clamp arms that adjust and secure to the bow riser using a dovetail-shaped rail, allowing vertical and lateral positioning adjustments without direct contact with the riser, ensuring stability and alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a rigid mount with locking screw is used to attach sight to bow riser, then the sight can be vertically adjusted along groove, but the locking screw creates gap and point force causing instability and vibration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the locking screw and groove interface that caused instability, extracting the harmful element (locking screw creating gap and point force) from the mounting system. The sight mount directly contacts the riser face without requiring a groove or locking mechanism that creates vibration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a mounting surface with multiple contact points as an intermediary between the sight and riser, distributing forces across a broader area rather than through a single point contact, thereby eliminating the wobble and vibration caused by point forces.
2Reliability
If arrow rest is screwed onto bow riser using preexisting hole, then the arrow rest is securely attached, but it is difficult or cumbersome to adjust position after installation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the mounting system into a removable mount component and the bow riser, allowing the accessory to be detached and repositioned. The mount includes a mounting surface that can be separated from the riser, enabling easy adjustment without permanent attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a dynamic mounting system where the accessory position can be changed during use. The mount allows the user to attach, adjust position, and reattach the accessory multiple times, transitioning from static permanent attachment to dynamic adjustable attachment.
3Ease of manufacture
If adhesive is used to attach arrow rest to bow side, then installation is simple, but adhesion fails after prolonged use and wear and tear
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces chemical adhesion (adhesive) with mechanical attachment using a mount with mounting surface and contact points. This mechanical system provides both ease of installation and long-term durability, overcoming the limitations of adhesive bonding.
4Ease of operation
If accessory is kept installed during transportation, then convenience is maintained, but transportation forces cause orientation to become unintentionally changed or misaligned
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates different mounting characteristics at different locations - the mounting surface provides stable contact points that resist transportation forces while allowing controlled adjustment. The local quality of the mounting interface prevents unwanted movement during transport.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy and secure attachment of accessories with precise positioning, reducing misalignment and vibration, thereby enhancing shooting accuracy and performance.
Implementation Method 1
The plurality of riser engagers is configured to be flexed between a first arrangement and a second arrangement. The mount defines a flex space located between the riser engagers. In the first arrangement, the flex space has a first dimension and in the second arrangement, the flex space has a second dimension.
Data Source
AI summary
An archery assembly and method are disclosed herein. The archery assembly, in an embodiment, includes a mount portion, a support portion, and an arrow holder. The mount portion includes a face surface and a first dovetail structure. The face surface is configured to at least partially contact a rear surface of a bow riser when the mount portion is mounted to the bow riser. The support portion includes a second dovetail structure. The arrow holder is supported by the support portion.