US20080149084A1 - Back Tension Bow Release - Google Patents
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- the present invention generally relates to archery, and more particularly to back tension release devices used by an archer to release a bowstring.
- Archery bows were originally drawn by hooking two or more fingers over the bowstring and pulling the string back from the bow. Archery technology has advanced over the centuries and now includes bowstring release devices used to assist the archer in gripping the bowstring securely and releasing it smoothly. This eliminates distractions caused by the effort of gripping a bowstring directly with the fingers, and the resulting finger fatigue and soreness after multiple shots. These distractions impair an archer's concentration on aiming, and reduce the accuracy and repeatability of shots by changing the timing, consistency, and smoothness of the release of the bowstring.
- Archers use release devices to protect their fingers from injury and to enable them to release a bowstring with minimal adverse influence of involuntary movements made during the aiming of the arrow and releasing of the bowstring.
- involuntary movements of the hand, finger or other components of the body result in inaccurate striking of a target, so also do such involuntary movements result in inaccurate hitting of an archery target with an arrow.
- a major source of such involuntary movements is the archer's mental anticipation of moving his hand to release the bowstring.
- the anticipation induces anxiety and tension in the hand and fingers, which translates into involuntary movements.
- These involuntary movements in turn cause variances in the aiming and alignment of the bow and arrow with the intended target. This can then result in a variety of unintended consequences including missing a target in competition or a game animal in hunting.
- an archery bowstring release which provides faithfully reproducible releases.
- an archery bowstring release that provides an archer with the ability to modify the positions of the release pieces so as to accommodate the feel and configuration desired by the archer.
- the present invention is a new design for a back tension bow release for archery.
- This style of release is called back tension release because, typically, the release of the bowstring from the device occurs as the archer flexes his back muscles and squeezes his shoulder blades together.
- the release mechanism releases the bowstring after the archer has pulled the bowstring into a full draw position.
- the archer then makes a final movement that causes the arm to move in the horizontal plane, thereby changing the position of the release hand.
- This change in hand position causes the release mechanism to release the bowstring.
- the archer is not fully cognizant of precisely when the bowstring will be released and the arrow projected from the bow towards the target. This feature eliminates involuntary movements that tend to occur when an archer readies to release an arrow with other types of releases. In as much as the involuntary movements are eliminated, greater accuracy and precision can be obtained because the archer can more fully concentrate on aiming rather than on releasing the bowstring.
- the present invention provides adjustable finger holds so that the release can be custom fit to accommodate the particular hand size, shape, and bone structure of a particular archer.
- the archer may also adjust the release to produce a desired string let-off (or release) point by adjusting the finger holds.
- the present invention provides a release that increases comfort, accuracy, precision when targeting, and subsequent projection of an arrow to a target. It reduces the hesitation and flinching common with the prior art releases.
- the archer adjusts the finger holds of the release until finding the most comfortable or desired position for the individual archer.
- the archer then places a bowstring within the release mechanism and pulls back on the release to draw the bowstring toward a full draw position while aiming the arrow at a target.
- the archer makes a final movement causing the hand which holds the release to naturally turn at a particular location.
- the bowstring will release from the release device and the arrow will be projected toward the target. Because the exact time at which this release occurs is not mentally known to the archer, the archer does not anticipate the release and does not make involuntary movements that would alter the path or trajectory of the arrow. This results in better accuracy and precision.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a release in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a partial cross-section of the release of FIG. 1 , taken generally along the plane 2 - 2 in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a release in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a side elevation of the release in FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a side elevation of a release in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a side elevation of a release in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a partial cross section of the release of FIG. 4 , taken generally along the line 7 - 7 in FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 8 is a cross-section of the release of FIG. 7 , taken generally along the line 8 - 8 in FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 1-2 show one embodiment of a release 20 in accordance with the present invention.
- the primary components of the release 20 are a base 22 , an upper finger hold 24 , a lower finger hold 26 , and a string release mechanism 28 .
- the base 22 is generally circular in shape and has a generally rounded finger insert 30 having a surrounding flange 32 .
- the shape and dimensions of the base 22 may be varied depending on the preferences of the manufacturer without departing from the invention, e.g., an oval, squared, or other shape might be used.
- Flange 32 includes a plurality of screw holes 34 and, like the base 22 , may take different forms.
- Upper finger hold 24 and lower finger hold 26 both include a finger grip 36 and a mounting plate 38 with screw holes 40 .
- the mounting plate 38 of the finger holds 24 , 26 is positioned over flange so as to align the screw holes 40 in the mounting plate 38 with the screw holes 34 in the flange 32 .
- Securing screws 42 are positioned through screw holes 40 in the mounting plate 38 and threaded into screw holes 40 to secure the finger holds 24 , 26 to the release base 22 .
- FIG. 1 shows the use of two securing holes 40 in each mounting plate 38 but other numbers, e.g., one, could be used if desired and if the parts are configured so that the finger holds 24 , 26 can be adequately secured to the release base 22 .
- the position of the finger holds 24 , 26 with respect to the release base 22 may be adjusted from a first position (shown in solid lines in FIG. 1 ) to a second position (shown in dashed lines in FIG. 1 ) by removing the securing screws 42 , repositioning the mounting plate 38 with respect to the flange 32 , and then screwing the securing screws 42 into the screw holes 34 in the flange 32 through the screw holes 40 in the mounting plate 38 .
- the heads of securing screws 42 may take any of a variety of configurations, e.g., flat head, Phillips head, TORX® head, and may be threaded in a wide variety of manners. Locking pins, bolts, and other securing means could also be used instead of the securing screws shown.
- FIGS. 3 , 4 , 7 , and 8 reflect one alternative embodiment of a release 20 in accordance with the present invention.
- the primary components of the release 20 are a base 22 , an upper finger hold 24 , a lower finger hold 26 , and a string release mechanism 28 .
- the base 22 is also generally circular and includes a generally rounded finger insert 30 .
- Surrounding finger insert 30 is a slotted mounting flange 62 that preferably includes a screw engagement groove 64 .
- Upper finger hold 24 and lower finger hold 26 both include a finger grip 36 and a mounting plate 38 with a screw hole 40 therethrough (the underlying and hidden screw hole 40 is indicated by the phantom lines in FIG. 4 ).
- the mounting plate 38 of the finger holds 24 , 26 is slidably positioned over the slotted mounting flange 62 such that the screw hole 40 is in alignment with the screw engagement groove 64 .
- Securing screws 42 (not shown in FIG. 3 or 4 , shown in FIGS.
- the position of the finger holds 24 , 26 with respect to the release base 22 may be adjusted from a first position (shown in solid lines in FIG. 4 ) to a second position (shown in dashed lines in FIG. 4 ) by loosening the securing screws 42 from their frictional engagement in the slotted mounting groove 62 , repositioning the mounting plates 38 with respect to the slotted mounting flange 62 , and then tightening the securing screws 42 back down to create a frictional engagement in the slotted mounting groove 62 . While preferable to include, it would be possible to eliminate the use of the screw engagement groove 64 and have the frictional engagement of the securing screws 42 be made against the side of the slotted mounting flange 62 .
- FIGS. 5 and 6 reflect additional embodiments of the release 20 .
- extended finger grips 86 are attached to either or both of the upper finger hold 24 and/or the lower finger hold 26 . Extended finger grips 86 may be locked into place using a locking screw 88 or other similar mechanism.
- lower finger hold 26 could be replaced, if desired, with a thumb rest 90 with a thumb post mounting hole 92 therein.
- a conventional thumb post could be screwed into or otherwise fastened into thumb post mounting hold 92 .
- a thumb rest or thumb post could also be used, if desired, with the previously described embodiments.
- the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described as having two adjustable finger holds, it would also be possible to have a permanently positioned finger hold coupled with an adjustable finger hold in accordance with the present invention.
- the preferred embodiments have been illustrated with particular release mechanisms 28 , a variety of release mechanisms could be used as the release mechanism 28 in the present invention.
- the release mechanism could be the simple hook shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the pivot release shown in FIG. 1 , the mechanical release disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,965,884 to Killian, the rope release disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,694,915 to Summers, or any other suitable release mechanism.
- the hook release mechanism illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 may be adjustable/positionable to allow for different bowstring release points or may be permanently fixed in position.
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A back tension bow release includes at least one adjustable finger hold positioned with respect to a base. The base has a finger insert portion about which the adjustable finger hold may be positioned. A release mechanism is attached to the base for holding a bowstring until release.
Description
- The present invention generally relates to archery, and more particularly to back tension release devices used by an archer to release a bowstring.
- Archery bows were originally drawn by hooking two or more fingers over the bowstring and pulling the string back from the bow. Archery technology has advanced over the centuries and now includes bowstring release devices used to assist the archer in gripping the bowstring securely and releasing it smoothly. This eliminates distractions caused by the effort of gripping a bowstring directly with the fingers, and the resulting finger fatigue and soreness after multiple shots. These distractions impair an archer's concentration on aiming, and reduce the accuracy and repeatability of shots by changing the timing, consistency, and smoothness of the release of the bowstring.
- Archers use release devices to protect their fingers from injury and to enable them to release a bowstring with minimal adverse influence of involuntary movements made during the aiming of the arrow and releasing of the bowstring. In a manner analogous to the aiming and firing of a rifle or handgun, in which involuntary movements of the hand, finger or other components of the body result in inaccurate striking of a target, so also do such involuntary movements result in inaccurate hitting of an archery target with an arrow.
- A major source of such involuntary movements is the archer's mental anticipation of moving his hand to release the bowstring. When this mental anticipation occurs, the anticipation induces anxiety and tension in the hand and fingers, which translates into involuntary movements. These involuntary movements in turn cause variances in the aiming and alignment of the bow and arrow with the intended target. This can then result in a variety of unintended consequences including missing a target in competition or a game animal in hunting.
- There are a variety of devices that exist in the prior art that are intended to lessen or do away with the unintended consequences of such tension and involuntary movements. Some of these devices are configured so that a bowstring hook is arranged to hook and pull and then release a bowstring by pivoting the device laterally about the archer's hand or fingers. Typically, these devices are either not adjustable to accommodate the hands of different archers or are adjustable only within narrowly defined limitations. As a result of this lack of adjustability, these devices may prove to be more of a bother than a benefit as they may require the archer to make movements that are unnatural and which may cause the arrow to be directed in incorrect directions. Representative examples of prior art bowstring release devices are found in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,853,111 for a rope release, 3,965,884 for a mechanical hook release, 5,692,490 for a rotating bearing and cord release, and 5,694,915 for a back tension rope release.
- Therefore, what is needed is an archery bowstring release which provides faithfully reproducible releases. What is also needed is an archery bowstring release that provides an archer with the ability to modify the positions of the release pieces so as to accommodate the feel and configuration desired by the archer.
- The present invention is a new design for a back tension bow release for archery. This style of release is called back tension release because, typically, the release of the bowstring from the device occurs as the archer flexes his back muscles and squeezes his shoulder blades together. The release mechanism releases the bowstring after the archer has pulled the bowstring into a full draw position. The archer then makes a final movement that causes the arm to move in the horizontal plane, thereby changing the position of the release hand. This change in hand position causes the release mechanism to release the bowstring. The archer is not fully cognizant of precisely when the bowstring will be released and the arrow projected from the bow towards the target. This feature eliminates involuntary movements that tend to occur when an archer readies to release an arrow with other types of releases. In as much as the involuntary movements are eliminated, greater accuracy and precision can be obtained because the archer can more fully concentrate on aiming rather than on releasing the bowstring.
- The present invention provides adjustable finger holds so that the release can be custom fit to accommodate the particular hand size, shape, and bone structure of a particular archer. The archer may also adjust the release to produce a desired string let-off (or release) point by adjusting the finger holds. With a release custom fit to the individual archer's hand and preferences, the present invention provides a release that increases comfort, accuracy, precision when targeting, and subsequent projection of an arrow to a target. It reduces the hesitation and flinching common with the prior art releases.
- In use, the archer adjusts the finger holds of the release until finding the most comfortable or desired position for the individual archer. The archer then places a bowstring within the release mechanism and pulls back on the release to draw the bowstring toward a full draw position while aiming the arrow at a target. After the archer draws the bowstring backward to a full draw position, the archer makes a final movement causing the hand which holds the release to naturally turn at a particular location. When this occurs, the bowstring will release from the release device and the arrow will be projected toward the target. Because the exact time at which this release occurs is not mentally known to the archer, the archer does not anticipate the release and does not make involuntary movements that would alter the path or trajectory of the arrow. This results in better accuracy and precision.
- Still other objects and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from the following detailed description wherein only the preferred embodiment of the invention are shown and described, simply by way of illustration of the best mode contemplated for carrying out the invention. As will be realized, the invention is capable of modification in various obvious respects all without departing from the invention, including the manufacture of components from various materials. Accordingly, the drawings and description of the preferred embodiment are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not as restrictive in nature.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a release in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a partial cross-section of the release ofFIG. 1 , taken generally along the plane 2-2 inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a release in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a side elevation of the release inFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a side elevation of a release in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a side elevation of a release in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention -
FIG. 7 is a partial cross section of the release ofFIG. 4 , taken generally along the line 7-7 inFIG. 4 ; and -
FIG. 8 is a cross-section of the release ofFIG. 7 , taken generally along the line 8-8 inFIG. 7 . - While the invention is susceptible of various modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments thereof are shown in the drawings and described below in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific forms disclosed. On the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
- Referring now to the drawings,
FIG. 1-2 show one embodiment of arelease 20 in accordance with the present invention. The primary components of therelease 20 are abase 22, an upper finger hold 24, a lower finger hold 26, and astring release mechanism 28. In this embodiment, thebase 22 is generally circular in shape and has a generally rounded finger insert 30 having a surroundingflange 32. The shape and dimensions of thebase 22 may be varied depending on the preferences of the manufacturer without departing from the invention, e.g., an oval, squared, or other shape might be used.Flange 32 includes a plurality ofscrew holes 34 and, like thebase 22, may take different forms. Upper finger hold 24 and lower finger hold 26 both include afinger grip 36 and amounting plate 38 withscrew holes 40. Themounting plate 38 of the finger holds 24, 26 is positioned over flange so as to align thescrew holes 40 in themounting plate 38 with thescrew holes 34 in theflange 32. Securingscrews 42 are positioned throughscrew holes 40 in themounting plate 38 and threaded intoscrew holes 40 to secure the finger holds 24, 26 to therelease base 22.FIG. 1 shows the use of two securingholes 40 in each mountingplate 38 but other numbers, e.g., one, could be used if desired and if the parts are configured so that the finger holds 24, 26 can be adequately secured to therelease base 22. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , the position of the finger holds 24, 26 with respect to therelease base 22, may be adjusted from a first position (shown in solid lines inFIG. 1 ) to a second position (shown in dashed lines inFIG. 1 ) by removing the securing screws 42, repositioning the mountingplate 38 with respect to theflange 32, and then screwing the securing screws 42 into the screw holes 34 in theflange 32 through the screw holes 40 in the mountingplate 38. The heads of securingscrews 42 may take any of a variety of configurations, e.g., flat head, Phillips head, TORX® head, and may be threaded in a wide variety of manners. Locking pins, bolts, and other securing means could also be used instead of the securing screws shown. -
FIGS. 3 , 4, 7, and 8 reflect one alternative embodiment of arelease 20 in accordance with the present invention. (The description of this embodiment will use the same reference numerals used above where there is corresponding structure.) In this embodiment, the primary components of therelease 20 are a base 22, an upper finger hold 24, alower finger hold 26, and astring release mechanism 28. In this embodiment, thebase 22 is also generally circular and includes a generally roundedfinger insert 30. Surroundingfinger insert 30 is a slotted mountingflange 62 that preferably includes ascrew engagement groove 64. As in the previously-described embodiment, the shape and dimensions of the base 22 may be varied depending on the preferences of the manufacturer without departing from the invention, e.g., an oval, squared, or other shape might be used. Upper finger hold 24 and lower finger hold 26 both include afinger grip 36 and a mountingplate 38 with ascrew hole 40 therethrough (the underlying and hiddenscrew hole 40 is indicated by the phantom lines inFIG. 4 ). The mountingplate 38 of the finger holds 24, 26 is slidably positioned over the slotted mountingflange 62 such that thescrew hole 40 is in alignment with thescrew engagement groove 64. Securing screws 42 (not shown inFIG. 3 or 4, shown inFIGS. 7 and 8 ) are then threaded into eachscrew hole 40 in the mountingplates 38 to frictionally engage thescrew engagement groove 64 in the slotted mountingflange 62 so as to prevent the finger holds 24, 26 from sliding with respect to the slotted mountingflange 62 of therelease base 22. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , the position of the finger holds 24, 26 with respect to therelease base 22 may be adjusted from a first position (shown in solid lines inFIG. 4 ) to a second position (shown in dashed lines inFIG. 4 ) by loosening the securing screws 42 from their frictional engagement in the slotted mountinggroove 62, repositioning the mountingplates 38 with respect to the slotted mountingflange 62, and then tightening the securing screws 42 back down to create a frictional engagement in the slotted mountinggroove 62. While preferable to include, it would be possible to eliminate the use of thescrew engagement groove 64 and have the frictional engagement of the securing screws 42 be made against the side of the slotted mountingflange 62. -
FIGS. 5 and 6 reflect additional embodiments of therelease 20. In these embodiments, extended finger grips 86 are attached to either or both of the upper finger hold 24 and/or thelower finger hold 26. Extended finger grips 86 may be locked into place using a lockingscrew 88 or other similar mechanism. As shown inFIG. 6 , lower finger hold 26 could be replaced, if desired, with athumb rest 90 with a thumbpost mounting hole 92 therein. A conventional thumb post could be screwed into or otherwise fastened into thumbpost mounting hold 92. A thumb rest or thumb post could also be used, if desired, with the previously described embodiments. - While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described as having two adjustable finger holds, it would also be possible to have a permanently positioned finger hold coupled with an adjustable finger hold in accordance with the present invention. Similarly, while the preferred embodiments have been illustrated with
particular release mechanisms 28, a variety of release mechanisms could be used as therelease mechanism 28 in the present invention. For example, the release mechanism could be the simple hook shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 , the pivot release shown inFIG. 1 , the mechanical release disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,965,884 to Killian, the rope release disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,694,915 to Summers, or any other suitable release mechanism. The hook release mechanism illustrated inFIGS. 3 and 4 may be adjustable/positionable to allow for different bowstring release points or may be permanently fixed in position. - Many different materials can be used for the various components of the present invention, including metals, composites and plastics. It has been found effective to manufacture the majority of the components by machining them from steel, brass, or aluminum.
- Although the invention has been herein shown and described in what is perceived to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific embodiments set forth above. Rather, it is recognized that modifications may be made by one of skill in the art of the invention without departing from the spirit or intent of the invention and, therefore, the invention is to be taken as including all reasonable equivalents to the subject matter of the appended claims and the description of the invention herein.
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1. A back tension bow release for holding and releasing a bowstring, the back tension bow release comprising:
a release base including a finger insert and a flange, the release base having a release mechanism thereon for holding and releasing the bowstring;
an upper finger hold and a lower finger hold secured to the release base, each of the upper finger hold and the lower finger hold having a finger grip and a mounting plate; and
wherein the upper finger hold and the lower finger hold are selectively positionable with respect to the release base by repositioning the mounting plates.
2. The back tension bow release of claim 1 further comprising screw holes through the mounting plates and screws positioned through the screw holes in the mounting plates so as to secure the mounting plates to the flange.
3. The back tension bow release of claim 2 wherein the flange has a plurality of screw holes therethrough into which the screws may be secured.
4. The back tension bow release of claim 2 wherein the flange has a screw engagement groove therein into which the screws may be frictionally engaged.
5. The back tension bow release of claim 1 further comprising at least one extended finger grip secured to at least one of the upper finger hold or the lower finger hold.
6. A back tension bow release for holding and releasing a bowstring, the back tension bow release comprising:
a release base including a finger insert and a flange, the release base having a release mechanism thereon for holding and releasing the bowstring; and
a finger hold having a finger grip and a mounting plate, the mounting plate of the finger hold repositionably secured to the flange of the release base.
7. The back tension bow release of claim 6 further comprising a second finger hold having a finger grip and a mounting plate, the mounting plate of the second finger hold repositionably secured to the flange of the release base.
8. The back tension bow release of claim 6 further comprising a screw positioned through the mounting plate to secure the mounting plate to the flange.
9. The back tension bow release of claim 6 further comprising at least one extended finger grip secured to the finger hold.
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