Quick mount system for bow and other accessories

Abstract

A quick mount system is disclosed for removably attaching an bow or accessory to a mounting structure. An example quick mount system includes a first interfacing component having a receiving element formed therein. The example quick mount system also includes a second interfacing component having a coupler assembly configured to mate with the receiving element in a first position. The coupler assembly rotates into an engagement position relative to the first interfacing component. The example quick mount system also includes a magnetic coupler. The magnetic coupler maintains the first interfacing component and the second interfacing component in the engagement position to attach the accessory to the mounting structure.

1 . A quick mount system for removably attaching an accessory to a mounting structure, comprising:
 a first interfacing component having a receiving element formed therein;   a second interfacing component having a coupler assembly configured to mate with the receiving element in a first position, and rotate into an engagement position relative to the first interfacing component; and   a magnetic coupler to maintain the first interfacing component and the second interfacing component in the engagement position to attach the accessory to the mounting structure.   
     
     
         2 . The quick mount system of  claim 1 , further comprising an interference interface between the first interfacing component and the second interfacing component, the interference interface limiting rotation of the first interfacing component and the second interfacing component relative to each other. 
     
     
         3 . The quick mount system of  claim 2 , wherein the interference interface comprises at least one ramp formed on the receiving element formed in the first interfacing component, and at least one corresponding ramp on the coupler assembly of the second interfacing component. 
     
     
         4 . The quick mount system of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one ramp formed on the receiving element mates with the at least one corresponding ramp on the coupler assembly, and tighten together as the first interfacing component is rotated in a first direction relative to the second interfacing component. 
     
     
         5 . The quick mount system of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one ramp formed on the receiving element mates with the at least one corresponding ramp on the coupler assembly, and loosen from one another as the first interfacing component is rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction relative to the second interfacing component. 
     
     
         6 . The quick mount system of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one ramp formed on the receiving element has a circular shape such that relative rotation between the first interfacing component and the second interfacing component axially align while limiting the rotation to less than one relative revolution. 
     
     
         7 . The quick mount system of  claim 6 , wherein the at least one corresponding ramp formed on the coupler assembly has an elliptical shape such that relative rotation between the first interfacing component and the second interfacing component taxially align while limiting the rotation to less than one relative revolution. 
     
     
         8 . The quick mount system of  claim 7 , wherein the circular shape of the receiving element has a diameter that is less than the diameter of the ellipse shape of the coupler assembly. 
     
     
         9 . The quick mount system of  claim 1 , wherein the magnetic coupler generates a magnetic force between at least one magnet on the first interfacing component and at least one corresponding magnet on the second interfacing component. 
     
     
         10 . The quick mount system of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one magnet and the at least one corresponding magnet are substantially axially aligned in the engagement position. 
     
     
         11 . The quick mount system of  claim 9 , wherein magnetic fields of the at least one magnet and the at least one corresponding magnet are substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the first interfacing component relative to the second interfacing component, wherein the magnetic fields of the at least one magnet and the at least one corresponding magnet are arranged North-to-South and South-to-North for magnetic coupling. 
     
     
         12 . A quick mount system for removably attaching an accessory to a mounting structure, comprising:
 a first interfacing component having a receiving element formed therein;   a second interfacing component having a coupler assembly configured to mate with the receiving element in a first position, and rotate into an engagement position relative to the first interfacing component;   a magnetic coupler to maintain the first interfacing component and the second interfacing component in the engagement position to attach the accessory to the mounting structure; and   a secondary locking mechanism operable to prevent the first interfacing component from rotating relative to the second interfacing component when in the engagement position.   
     
     
         13 . A quick mount system for removably attaching an accessory to a mounting structure, comprising:
 a first interfacing component having a receiving ramp element formed therein;   a second interfacing component having a coupler assembly configured to mate with the receiving ramp element in a first position, and rotate into an engagement position relative to the first interfacing component, wherein rotation is limited by the respective ramps interfacing with one another;   a magnetic coupler to maintain the first interfacing component and the second interfacing component in the engagement position to attach the accessory to the mounting structure; and   a secondary locking mechanism operable to prevent the first interfacing component from rotating relative to the second interfacing component when in the engagement position.   
     
     
         14 . The quick mount system of  claim 13 , wherein the secondary locking mechanism comprises a set screw and an interference interface between the first interfacing component and the second interfacing component, the interference interface limiting rotation of the first interfacing component and the second interfacing component relative to each other, wherein the interference interface comprises at least one ramp formed on the receiving element formed in the first interfacing component, and at least one corresponding ramp on the coupler assembly of the second interfacing component. 
     
     
         15 . The quick mount system of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one ramp formed on the receiving element mates with the at least one corresponding ramp on the coupler assembly, tightening together as the first interfacing component is rotated in a first direction relative to the second interfacing component, and loosening from one another as the first interfacing component is rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction relative to the second interfacing component. 
     
     
         16 . The quick mount system of  claim 13 , further comprising a countersink for a locking fastener to mate with the countersink beyond a mating surface. 
     
     
         17 . The quick mount system of  claim 13 , wherein the at least one ramp formed on the receiving element has a circular shape such that relative rotation between the first interfacing component and the second interfacing component axially align while limiting the rotation to less than one relative revolution, the at least one corresponding ramp formed on the coupler assembly has an elliptical shape such that relative rotation between the first interfacing component and the second interfacing component to axially align while limiting the rotation to less than one relative revolution. 
     
     
         18 . The quick mount system of  claim 13 , wherein the magnetic coupler generates a magnetic force between at least one magnet on the first interfacing component and at least one corresponding magnet on the second interfacing component. 
     
     
         19 . The quick mount system of  claim 18 , wherein the at least one magnet and the at least one corresponding magnet are substantially axially aligned in the engagement position. 
     
     
         20 . The quick mount system of  claim 19 , wherein magnetic fields of the at least one magnet and the at least one corresponding magnet are substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the first interfacing component relative to the second interfacing component, wherein the magnetic fields of the at least one magnet and the at least one corresponding magnet are arranged North-to-South and South-to-North for magnetic coupling.