An archery bow is disclosed. Bows of the present disclosure comprise lever cams. The lever cam includes a base and an elongated lever arm that extends upwards or downwards, depending on which end of the bow the lever cam is attached to. The lever cams are rotatably secured between the split limbs of the bow. In some embodiments, the bows include an adjustment screw to change the position of an offset axle relative to a lever axle. In other embodiments, the bows include a pair of adjustable bowstring modules attachable to the respective elongated lever arms to alter the draw length of the bowstring.
A crossbow may include a stock assembly including a rail with a rail groove, a nock point and a trigger mechanism. A first bracket assembly is pivotally attached to the stock assembly, wherein the first bracket assembly includes a first roller and a first primary cam. A first limb has a rearward end attached to the stock assembly. A first roller engages a forward end of the first limb. A second bracket assembly is pivotally attached to the stock assembly. The second bracket assembly includes a second roller and a second primary cam. The second limb has a rearward end attached to the stock assembly. A second roller engages a forward end of the second limb. The first limb and the second limb extend on opposite lateral sides of the stock assembly. A bowstring extends between the first primary cam and the second primary cam. When the bowstring is pulled along the rail toward the nock point, the bowstring and control cables pull the first primary cam and the second primary cam toward the stock assembly thereby causing the first bracket assembly and the second bracket assembly to pivot toward the stock assembly, wherein during the pivoting the first roller bends the first limb toward the stock assembly to flex and store energy and the second roller bends the second limb toward the stock assembly to flex and store energy.
Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a mechanical broadhead for use with an archery bow and arrow. In certain arrangements, a broadhead is provided that maintains the cutting blades in a retracted or closed position during flight of the arrow. Upon target contact, the blades expand outwardly from the closed position.
Aspects of the present disclosure deal with cams and/or cam systems mounted or mountable on an archery bow. In one embodiment, the cam system is a hybrid cam system with a master/drive cam and a slave/driven cam. The cam system is designed to enable large draw length adjustments to fit a variety of archers. To facilitate the draw length adjustment, the master/drive cam includes a control module. The slave/driven cam includes an adjustable control cable post. In one example, the control module and the control cable post may have three different mounting locations, each corresponding to a different draw length range.
Aspects of the present disclosure deal with archery sights mounted and/or mountable on an archery bow. The sight incorporates a sight hood with a removable sight level. The sight level is configured to snap-fit into one or more apertures defined the sight hood. To configure the sight for left- or right-handed use, an archer rotates the sight hood to the desired orientation and secures the sight level within the preferred aperture.
Embodiments include archery sights mounted or mountable on an archery bow. The sight incorporates a sight pin and an adjustment assembly in combination with an electronic module to indicate or control the desired position of the sight pin. The electronic module calculates and displays correlated target distances based on the position of the sight pin.
Aspects of the present disclosure deal with stabilizers for an archery bow which incorporate a magnetic damping assembly. In one form, the stabilizer includes a housing having a length defining a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured to secure the housing to an archery bow. A ferromagnetic mass formed of a ferromagnetic material is arranged adjacent the distal end of the housing. A magnet is also arranged adjacent the distal end of the housing. The magnet and the mass are spaced a preset distance apart. The ferromagnetic mass is able to oscillate relative to the magnet when vibrations are transferred to the stabilizer. The magnetic field applies a drag force which dampens the oscillation of the magnet relative to the ferromagnetic mass.
F41B 5/14 - Details of bowsAccessories for arc shooting
F16F 15/03 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using electromagnetic means
Modular broadheads for use with an archery bow and arrow include interchangeable bases and tip portions which can be mixed and matched in various permutations as selected by an archer. An archer may conveniently switch between different types of broadheads on an arrow such as field points for target shooting, fixed blade broadheads for hunting, and/or mechanical blade broadheads for hunting without changing the broadhead weight. Alternately, an archer may conveniently change the weight at the front of the arrow by changing one or both of the base and tip portions.
Aspects of the present disclosure deal with bow stabilizers mounted or mountable on an archery bow. The stabilizer incorporates a hollow housing with a proximal end and a distal end. Mounted to the distal end of the housing is a coupling formed of elastic vibration damping material. The coupling includes an outer wall section extending within the housing and a cylinder spaced inward from the outer wall section. Extending between the outer wall section and the cylinder are one or more flexible connectors. The cylinder supports a shaft with an inner weight mounted to a first end and spaced inward from the housing. The shaft and inner weight are arranged in a floating arrangement where oscillation of the shaft and inner weight does not impact the housing.
Aspects of the present disclosure deal with archery sights mounted or mountable on an archery bow. The sight incorporates a sight pin and an adjustment assembly in combination with an electronic module to indicate or control the desired position of the sight pin. The electronic module calculates and displays correlated target distances based on the position of the sight pin.
A back tension archery release aid including a rotatable safety release lever. The safety release lever is engaged and operated by the outer fingers of an archer. Once an archer achieves full draw, the release lever is operated by the archer's outer fingers to lock a portion of a release head assembly in place. Further rotation of the release releases the bowstring and fires an arrow. Certain back tension release aid embodiments include magnets which assist in holding a sear and bridge together within the release head assembly prior to releasing an arrow and assist in resetting the release after an arrow is released.
Archery equipment, namely, vibration dampers for archery bow risers sold as a component of archery bows; archery equipment, namely, vibration dampers sold as a component of archery bows
A crossbow assembly uses an arrangement with two pairs of limbs, with one pair of opposing limbs on each side of the stock. The two limbs within each pair are arranged in opposition to each other in a vertical plane. The limb tips are each connected to an axle assembly with respective limb cables. The axle has a pair of axle pulleys at opposing ends. A bowstring has opposing ends connected to each axle pulley. The bowstring extends forward from each axle pulley and extends across the stock, passing between two bowstring pulleys. The middle of the bowstring forms the nock point.
Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a mechanical broadhead for use with an archery bow and arrow. In certain arrangements, a broadhead is provided that maintains the cutting blades in a retracted or closed position during flight of the arrow. Upon target contact, the blades expand outwardly from the closed position.
An arrow rest arrangement in a capture style arrow rest for an archery bow. The arrow capture portion may be formed as an inverted brush. The arrow capture portion defines a central aperture through which an arrow shaft extends. The aperture may include two straight slanted lower side portions forming a “V” profile to support the arrow.
A crossbow assembly uses an arrangement with two pairs of limbs, with one pair of opposing limbs on each side of the stock. The two limbs within each pair are arranged in opposition to each other in a vertical plane. The limb tips are each connected to an axle assembly with respective limb cables. The axle has a pair of axle pulleys at opposing ends. A bowstring has opposing ends connected to each axle pulley. The bowstring extends forward from each axle pulley and extends across the stock, passing between two bowstring pulleys. The middle of the bowstring forms the nock point.
A crossbow assembly uses an arrangement with two pairs of limbs, with one pair of opposing limbs on each side of the stock. The two limbs within each pair are arranged in opposition to each other in a vertical plane. The limb tips are each connected to an axle assembly with respective limb cables. The axle has a pair of axle pulleys at opposing ends. A bowstring has opposing ends connected to each axle pulley. The bowstring extends forward from each axle pulley and extends across the stock, passing between two bowstring pulleys. The middle of the bowstring forms the nock point.
An arrow rest arrangement in a capture style arrow rest for an archery bow. The arrow capture portion may be formed as an inverted brush. The arrow capture portion defines a central aperture through which an arrow shaft extends. The aperture may include two straight slanted lower side portions forming a “V” profile to support the arrow.
A serve-less peep sight is configured for use with an archery bow with bowstring fibers. The fibers are separated into two groups that diverge at an upper junction and converge at a lower junction. The peep sight is installed with the bowstring fibers extending around an upper portion and a lower portion and with the fibers crossing within a transverse channel. The peep sight is locked in place when the bowstring is under tension without the need to use serving material.
(1) Archery equipment, namely, arrow rests; arrow rest components in the nature of replacement synthetic bristle brushes for surrounding an arrow shaft
An arrow rest arrangement in a capture style arrow rest for an archery bow. The arrow capture portion may be formed as an inverted brush. The arrow capture portion defines a central aperture through which an arrow shaft extends. The aperture may include two straight slanted lower side portions forming a “V” profile to support the arrow.
An arrow rest arrangement in a capture style arrow rest for an archery bow. The arrow capture portion may be formed as an inverted brush. The arrow capture portion defines a central aperture through which an arrow shaft extends. The aperture may include two straight slanted lower side portions forming a "V" profile to support the arrow.
In certain embodiments, an archery bow comprises an archery bow body defining opposing limb tips having rotational elements and a bowstring extending between the limb tips. At least one cable portion extends between the limb tips. A flexible cable guard extends from the archery bow body. The flexible cable guard is formed from a center shaft mounted to the archery bow body, the support core having at least a first section having a greater diameter or cross sectional width than that of a second distal section. A flexible cover or sleeve may be arranged over the shaft. The cover may have a low-friction surface to enable the cables or a slide assembly to slide freely thereon.
In certain embodiments the limb pocket of an archery bow includes at least one rocker positioned between the limb pocket and the bow limbs. The rocker is designed to rest or loosely fit in a groove in the limb pocket, and is arranged between the groove and fulcrum points on the limb. The rocker has a length with an upper face which defines one or two limb channels; with each channel engaging the butt end of a limb. In certain embodiments, the rocker sidewalls flex as the limb pocket is assembled to apply a clamping force to the limbs.
Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a mechanical broadhead for use with an archery bow and arrow. In certain arrangements, a broadhead is provided with a retaining clip that maintains the cutting blades in a retracted or closed position during flight of the arrow. Upon target contact, the blades expand outwardly from the closed position.
Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a fitting for attaching a cable to a bow. The cable attachment fitting attaches near a cam to provide an offset between the cam of the bow and a cable attached at the cable attachment fitting.
A crossbow system is illustrated with a rail, a stock and a riser assembly. In certain embodiments, flexible limbs extend forward from riser assembly, in the direction of shooting, and include cams at the limb tips for the power cable arrangement at their ends. In certain embodiments, the riser assembly is made in a triangular arrangement with a crosspiece and a pair of struts extending rearward and are braced at an apex. Optionally, the crosspiece and struts can be formed separately and connected during assembly, facilitating manufacture and ease of assembly of the crossbow and allowing greater flexibility in the choice of manufacturing methods, materials and mounting arrangements.
Embodiments of the present disclosure include a bowfishing slide arrangement for use with an archery bow. In certain embodiments, the arrangement includes a slide having a slide body configured to slide along an arrow shaft. The arrangement further includes a stop used in cooperation with the slide. The stop is arrangeable on the arrow shaft in a manner to prevent the slide from sliding off of the arrow shaft. A dampening material is secured to the rear of the slide and arranged between the slide and the stop.
