Limb-Mounted Archery Bow Connection Apparatus for Vibration Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional archery bows experience excessive shock and vibration due to the return of stored energy, which is not effectively dissipated, leading to discomfort and noise for the user, as existing solutions primarily focus on mounting accessories to the riser rather than the limbs.
Innovation Solution
A connection apparatus is positioned on the upper or lower limbs of the archery bow, allowing for the mounting of accessories such as dampening members and stabilizers, which can be threaded or snap-fit mounted, providing improved vibration isolation and flexibility in placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If accessories are mounted directly to the riser portion of the bow, then shock and vibration dissipation is achieved, but the effectiveness of vibration isolation is insufficient and user comfort remains compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a connection apparatus as an intermediary component mounted on the limb between the bowstring and the riser. This intermediary structure provides a dedicated mounting point for vibration-dissipating accessories, positioning them optimally to intercept and dissipate vibrations before they reach the user's hand, thereby improving upon direct riser mounting
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from the conventional single-dimension approach of mounting accessories only on the riser to a multi-dimensional solution by enabling accessory mounting on the limbs at various positions. This dimensional expansion allows accessories to be placed in optimal locations for vibration dissipation, creating multiple pathways for energy dissipation throughout the bow structure
2Object-affected harmful factors
If accessories are mounted on the limbs rather than the riser, then vibration isolation effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional connection apparatus
Solution Approach 1:
The connection apparatus is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously serves as a structural element of the bow limb and a mounting interface for accessories. This universal design allows the same component to provide both structural support and accessory attachment functionality, avoiding the need for separate dedicated mounting hardware and thereby reducing overall device complexity
3Ease of operation
If connection apparatus is positioned on the limb, then accessibility for accessory mounting is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection apparatus is designed as a separable, modular component that can be independently manufactured and then assembled to the limb. This segmentation allows the connection apparatus to be precisely manufactured in isolation using standard tolerances, and then attached to the limb without requiring extremely tight tolerances on the limb itself, thereby reducing overall manufacturing precision requirements while maintaining accessibility
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
This solution effectively reduces bow hand shock and noise by dissipating vibrations more efficiently through the use of limb-mounted accessories, enhancing shooting performance and user comfort.
Implementation Method 1
dissipating shock and vibration in traditional archery bows
Implementation Method 2
excessive movement of various bow components resulting in bow hand shock and system vibrations
Data Source
AI summary
A traditional archery bow includes a handle assembly, a bowstring, and at least one connection apparatus. The handle assembly includes a riser, an upper limb, and a lower limb. The upper and lower limbs each include a proximal end connected to the riser and a distal end. The bowstring extends between the distal ends of the upper and lower limbs. The at least one connection apparatus is mounted to at least one of the upper or lower limbs. An accessory such as a bushing or stabilizer may be mounted to one of the limbs with the connection apparatus.