Universal Wrist Strap Mounting Assembly for Archery Release Mechanisms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Archery wrist straps with bowstring release mechanisms are not universally compatible due to different connecting arrangements, and existing solutions do not provide a convenient way to lock up the release mechanism when not in use, leading to interference during other activities.
Innovation Solution
A wrist strap with a flexible base and a mounting assembly that accommodates various extension members from different bowstring release mechanisms, featuring a lower and upper mounting portion with locking grooves and a biasing member to securely attach and lock the release mechanism, allowing for adjustable fit and storage positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wrist straps use different connecting arrangements for different bowstring release mechanisms, then each specific release mechanism can be securely connected, but the wrist strap loses universality and adaptability across different release mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate multiple types of extension members through a standardized bearing member and groove structure, allowing a single wrist strap design to work with different bowstring release mechanisms while maintaining secure connections
2Ease of operation
If the bowstring release mechanism is always accessible on the wrist, then it is easily accessible for shooting, but it interferes with other activities such as handling the bow, loading arrows, and climbing tree stands
Solution Approach 1:
The extension member allows the bowstring release mechanism to be dynamically repositioned between a ready position for quick access during shooting and a stowed position against the wrist for comfort during other activities, providing adaptability based on operational needs
Data Source
AI summary
A wrist strap for connection to a plurality of different bowstring release mechanisms via a plurality of different connecting members, includes a flexible base member adapted to fit around the wrist of a user and a mounting assembly connected to the wrist strap. The flexible base member has first and second arms that converge towards an apex area. The mounting assembly is connected to the apex area and is adapted to receive and retain the plurality of different connecting members. The mounting assembly includes a lower mounting portion having a first feature for retaining at least a first of the plurality of extension members and a second feature for retaining a second of the plurality of extension members. The upper and lower mounting portions cooperate to releasably lock one of the extension members in one of two locking positions.