Resilient Bracket Mounting Arrow Quiver to Bow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing releasably-mounted arrow quivers for archery bows suffer from noise and vibration issues due to loose interference fits, requiring improved designs that minimize mass and maximize secure attachment without tools.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight releasable mount system comprising mounting posts and a C-shaped bracket with notches, allowing for tool-free attachment and minimizing noise and vibration by using a resilient bracket that exerts inward or outward forces on the posts for secure engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a resilient elastomeric portion with interference fit is used to mount the quiver, then the quiver is securely attached to the bow, but the mass of the mounting system increases and noise and vibration are generated
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a C-shaped bracket attached to the bow, and mounting posts attached to the quiver. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the bracket provides secure attachment through its geometry and interaction with the posts, while the overall system can be made lightweight by using thin-walled construction and eliminating the need for heavy elastomeric materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts and eliminates the resilient elastomeric portion from the mounting system. Instead of using elastomeric material to provide both secure attachment and vibration damping, the design uses a pure mechanical engagement between the C-shaped bracket and mounting posts, removing the harmful mass and vibration-generating elements while maintaining attachment security.
2Reliability
If an interference fit mounting arrangement is used, then the quiver is firmly held to the bow, but the fit becomes loose with continued use generating noise and vibration
Solution Approach 1:
The C-shaped bracket is designed to be resilient and flexible, allowing it to dynamically adapt to the mounting posts. The bracket can elastically deform during attachment and operation, maintaining consistent contact pressure and engagement with the posts. This dynamic behavior ensures reliable attachment while the controlled elasticity reduces impact and vibration compared to rigid interference fits.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system replicates the secure attachment function of interference fit mounts through a different mechanism - the C-shaped bracket geometry creates a mechanical interlock with the mounting posts that achieves firm attachment without the harmful side effects. The bracket's shape and the posts' configuration work together to provide attachment reliability equivalent to or better than traditional interference fits, while eliminating noise and vibration.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If elastomeric components are used to absorb vibrations, then noise and vibration are reduced, but the mass of the mounting system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention completely removes elastomeric vibration-absorbing components from the mounting system. Instead of using heavy elastomeric materials to dampen vibrations, the design achieves vibration reduction through the lightweight C-shaped bracket and mounting posts configuration, which naturally minimizes vibration transmission while maintaining secure attachment.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a secure, tool-free attachment of arrow quivers to archery bows, reducing noise and vibration while maintaining a lightweight design, enhancing the reliability and usability of the quiver attachment.
Implementation Method 1
a resilient, generally C-shaped bracket having a pair of ends, each with a notch
Data Source
AI summary
In some embodiments, an archery accessory attachment system comprises an accessory body comprising a mounting post and a mounting bracket suitable for attachment to an archery bow. The mounting bracket comprises a notch and a lead-in lip positioned next to the notch. The system has a disengaged orientation wherein the accessory body is disengaged from the mounting bracket, and an engaged orientation wherein the accessory body is attached to the mounting bracket and the mounting post is oriented in the notch.