US20130233292A1 - Archery bow mounting systems with integrated brackets - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to devices and methods for assisting archery bow hunters in making accurate shots while hunting.
- the present invention discloses various archery bow mounting systems each similar in that they include a bracket integrated with an archery bow and include a support element coupled to the archery bow by the bracket.
- each archery bow mounting system is configured to give a bow hunter stability and range of motion when aiming an archery bow.
- the mounting system also provides a hunter with increased stability when firing an archery bow.
- the support element can comprise a monopod, bipod, tripod, etc. that is fixed in length or adjustable in length.
- Archery bow hunting has become increasingly popular. While hunting, an archery bow hunter, in order to produce an accurate shot, performs simultaneously several different actions. First, the hunter uses one hand to hold the bow at full arm extension while drawing the bowstring with the other hand to the full extension of the bowstring. Second, the hunter then continues to hold the bowstring at full extension while aligning the sighting device on the bow with a target animal. Finally, the archer releases the bowstring while attempting to hold the bow steady and level until the arrow has exited the arrow rest on the bow.
- Such bow stabilizing devices include weighting devices that are attached to a bow to assist in balancing a bow and include support apparatus which is attached to an archery bow and which rests on the ground and provides support for the bow while the bow is used to fire an arrow.
- U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,240,211; 7,047,960; 7,347,402, and US Patent Application 2005/0076896 disclose support elements for resting an archery bow on the ground.
- the prior art also discloses a variety of archery bow stands. Such stands are used to releasably store an archery bow prior to the bow being used to fire an arrow.
- the hunter removes the bow from the bow stand and, when the bow is separate from the bow stand, uses the bow to fire an arrow.
- the bow normally can not, practically speaking, be used to fire an arrow. See U.S. Pat. No. 5,205,272,; 5,547,162, 5,619,981, 9,957,648, 6,749,170 and 7,314,199.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,630,568 illustrates apparatus to stake an archery bow to a tree.
- an archery bow mounting system which could couple to more than one archery bow design and to more than one configuration of a bow when auxiliary equipment is mounted on the bow.
- an archery bow mounting system which stabilizes an archery bow and permits the bow to be moved through a wide range of motion to position the bow prior to releasing an arrow from the bow.
- a mounting system which stabilizes the bow during firing is also desirable.
- Such a support system would also minimize physical fatigue associated with manipulating the bow and with holding the bow in a desired position and orientation prior to and during the release of an arrow from the bow.
- the present invention provides devices and methods to assist an archery bow hunter in making accurate shots with an arrow while hunting in any kind of terrain.
- Various universal archery bow mounting systems are, accordingly, provided to couple a support structure to an archery bow.
- Such mounting systems can be integrated in an archery bow by forming a bracket or other system component as a part of the bow or riser, or by providing means to detachably mount a bracket or other system component on an archery bow.
- the support structure can, as noted, comprise a monopod which can be a substantially unitary member having a fixed length, or can be an adjustable member which permits the length of the monopod to be varied as desired:
- the support structure comprises a bipod, tripod, etc. Each leg of such a bipod, tripod, etc. can be fixed in length or can be adjustable to vary the length of the leg.
- a bracket is provided to facilitate such a mount.
- a bracket is provided which can mount a support structure either at the front or at the side of a bow.
- each bracket provided in accordance with the invention can, since the shape of dimension of prior art archery bows varies, be mounted on more than one archery bow design or configuration.
- One important objective of the invention is to enable an archery bow to be manipulated through a wide range of motion.
- Such a range of motion preferably encompasses rotating an archery bow about one or more generally vertically oriented axes, rotating an archery bow about one or more generally horizontally oriented axes, tilting a bow forwardly and rearwardly, and tilting the bow from side to side, particularly with respect to uneven ground.
- FIG. 1 is a side elevation view illustrating one typical archery bow used for hunting and target practice
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an archery bow mounting system including a monopod positioned at the front of an archery bow;
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the mounting system of FIG. 2 integrated with an archery bow of the kind illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view further illustrating the bracket utilized in the mounting system of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating still another mounting system constructed in accordance with the invention and including a monopod positioned at the side of an archery bow;
- FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the integration of the mounting system of FIG. 6 with an archery bow of the kind illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view illustrating yet another archery bow mounting system constructed in accordance with the invention and including a bipod positioned at the front of an archery bow;
- FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the integration of the mounting system of FIG. 8 with an archery bow of the kind illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a bracket assembly constructed in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the invention.
- a portable archery bow apparatus for transport to any of a plurality of locations to contact the ground at a selected point to provide support and stability while firing an arrow from the bow apparatus.
- the bow apparatus comprises a portable bow unit.
- the bow unit comprises a central riser.
- the central riser has an upper portion; a lower portion; a front and a rear; and, a pair of sides.
- the unit also comprises a hand grip on the central riser; a first upper limb connected to and extending outwardly from the upper portion of said riser; a second lower limb connected to and extending outwardly from the lower portion of the riser; and, rotatable members each mounted on one of the limbs and selected from a group consisting of wheels and cams.
- the bow apparatus also comprises only a single portable ground contacting support pole to contact the ground to provide stability while firing an arrow from the bow unit; and, a first mounting bracket below the hand grip and intermediate the hand grip and the second lower limb.
- the first mounting bracket supports the portable support pole; fixedly attaches the portable support pole directly to the central riser and spaced apart from the central riser such that the bow unit and the portable support pole move simultaneously in unison with the portable support pole remaining in fixed orientation with respect to the bow; and, provides a first stabilizing fixed point of attachment for the portable support pole, such that the portable support pole is positioned substantially completely beneath the hand grip and extends downwardly past the second lower limb.
- a portable archery bow apparatus for transport to any of a plurality of locations to contact the ground at a selected point to provide support and stability while firing an arrow from the bow apparatus.
- the bow apparatus comprises a portable bow unit comprising a central riser having an upper portion, a lower portion, a front and a rear, and a pair of sides; a hand grip on the central riser; a first upper limb connected to and extending outwardly from the upper portion of the riser; a second lower limb connected to and extending outwardly from the lower portion of the riser; and, rotatable members each mounted on one of the limbs and selected from a group consisting of wheels and cams.
- the bow apparatus also comprises only a single portable ground contacting support pole to contact the ground to provide stability while firing an arrow from the bow unit; and, a first mounting bracket below the hand grip and intermediate the hand grip and the second lower limb.
- the first mounting bracket supports the portable support pole; fixedly attaches the portable support pole directly to the central riser and spaced apart from the central riser such that the bow unit and the portable support pole move simultaneously in unison with the portable support pole remaining in fixed orientation with respect to the bow; and, provides a first stabilizing fixed point of attachment for the portable support pole, such that the portable support pole is positioned substantially completely beneath the hand grip and extends downwardly past the second lower limb.
- the bow apparatus also comprises a pole stabilization configuration comprising an elongate arm interconnecting the support pole and the first mounting bracket.
- a portable archery bow apparatus for transport to any of a plurality of locations to contact the ground at a selected point to provide support and stability while firing an arrow from the bow apparatus.
- the bow apparatus comprises a portable bow unit comprising a central riser having an upper portion, a lower portion, a front and a rear, and a pair of sides; a hand grip on the central riser; a first upper limb connected to and extending outwardly from the upper portion of the riser; a second lower limb connected to and extending outwardly from the lower portion of said riser; and, rotatable members each mounted on one of the limbs and selected from a group consisting of wheels and cams.
- the bow apparatus also comprises only a single portable ground contacting support pole to contact the ground to provide stability while firing an arrow from the bow unit; and, a first mounting bracket below the hand grip and intermediate the hand grip and the lower limb.
- the first mounting bracket supports the portable support pole; fixedly attaches the portable support pole directly to the central riser such that the portable support pole is spaced apart from the central riser, and the bow unit and the pole move simultaneously in unison with the portable support pole remaining in fixed orientation with respect to the bow; and, provides a first stabilizing fixed point of attachment for said pole such that the portable support pole is positioned substantially completely beneath the hand grip and extends downwardly past the second lower limb.
- the bow apparatus also includes a second mounting bracket.
- the bow apparatus also comprises only a single portable ground contacting support pole to contact the ground to provide stability while firing an arrow from the bow unit; a first mounting bracket below the hand grip and intermediate the hand grip and the lower limb.
- the mounting bracket supports the portable support pole; fixedly attaches the portable support pole directly to the central riser such that the portable support pole is spaced apart from the central riser, and the bow unit and the pole move simultaneously in unison with the portable support pole remaining in fixed orientation with respect to the bow; and, provides a first stabilizing fixed point of attachment for the pole such that the portable support pole is positioned substantially completely beneath the hand grip and extends downwardly past the second lower limb.
- the bow apparatus also comprises a pole stabilization configuration comprising an elongate arm interconnecting the first mounting bracket and the support pole to provide for the support pole at the elongate arm a second fixed stabilizing point of attachment.
- the bow apparatus also comprises a second mounting bracket fixedly attaching the elongate arm directly to the lower portion of the central riser at a point below and spaced apart from the first mounting bracket and the central riser to provide for the arm at the second mounting bracket a third fixed stabilizing point of attachment to stabilize the pole such that the bow unit and the portable support pole move simultaneously in unison, and the pole is positioned substantially beneath the hand grip and extends downwardly past the second lower limb.
- Bushing 7 is positioned below and adjacent hand grip 6 .
- Bushing 7 is an externally threaded bushing which is turned into an aperture formed in riser 2 .
- Bushing 7 also includes an internally threaded 5/16, #24 aperture 68 ( FIG. 3 ) formed therein and positioned on the front of riser 2 of bow 100 .
- Bushing 7 is commonly termed a stabilizer bushing and is used to mount on the bow a stabilizer device, a support element, fishing line and reel, tracking string, or any other desired device or attachment.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a mounting system 8 adapted for attachment to different bow designs.
- the system 8 includes a bracket assembly including unitary bracket 9 provided for integration with an archery bow; and includes a monopod support assembly including monopod support element, or pole, 10 .
- Bracket 9 is operatively associated with the monopod support assembly to mount pole 10 on bracket 9 .
- the bracket assembly also includes externally threaded bolt or fastener 14 .
- Bolt 14 extends through ovate aperture 13 and turn into an internally threaded aperture 68 ( FIG. 3 ) formed in stabilizer bushing 7 to couple and fixedly detachably secure bracket 9 to bushing 7 .
- Ovate aperture 13 permits the position of bracket 9 on bushing 7 to be slidably adjusted laterally in the manner indicated by arrows F and G in FIG. 2 . Once bracket 9 is slidably adjusted to a desired position, bolt 14 is used to tighten bracket 9 in the desired position.
- Bracket 9 includes outwardly extending leg, or extension, 15 .
- Extension 15 includes spaced apart elongate parallel slots 63 and 65 formed in either side of extension 15 and laterally from elongate slot 64 .
- Bracket 9 is shaped and dimensioned to be integrated and coupled with riser 2 and be mounted on stabilizer bushing 7 ( FIG. 1 ). Bracket 9 is operatively associated with the monopod support assembly to mount pole 10 on bracket 9 in a selected fixed position.
- the monopod support assembly also includes internally threaded collar element “ce”, orthogonal member 60 , and externally threaded fastener 18 .
- Member 60 includes aperture 16 and at least a pair of internally threaded apertures 61 .
- Each aperture 61 receives one of a pair of externally threaded fasteners 62 .
- Each fastener 62 extends through slot 63 , and into one of apertures 61 .
- the position of member 60 in slot 64 is slidably adjusted therealong. The position of member 60 in slot 64 is fixed when each fastener 62 is inserted through slot 63 and is turned and tightened in an aperture 61 .
- Element “ce” is configured to mount fixedly on or in the upper end of pole 10 .
- Fastener 18 extends through aperture 16 and turns into collar element ce.
- the first pole stabilization configuration basically utilizes elongate arm 35 in conjunction with collar element 66 and bracket 8 .
- Fasteners 62 each extend through an opening 69 formed in the upper end of arm 35 , through slot 63 , and into an aperture 61 formed in orthogonal member 60 .
- Collar element 66 is mounted on an intermediate portion of pole 10 .
- An externally threaded fastener 21 A extends through slot 38 (or some other opening formed through the lower end of arm 35 ) and turns into an internally threaded opening 66 A formed in collar element 66 .
- the first pole stabilization configuration is also illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7 in conjunction with bracket 24 A.
- the second pole stabilization configuration secures pole 10 to bow 100 at a second attachment point on riser 2 which is located below and spaced apart from bracket 9 .
- Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 2 does not utilize arm 35 , collar element 66 , or fastener 21 A. Instead, Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 2 utilizes brackets 19 and 20 and fastener 21 and limb bolt 3 .
- Fastener 21 extends through apertures in brackets 20 and 19 to attach bracket 19 to bracket 20 .
- Limb bolt 3 extends through an aperture in bracket 20 (which aperture is concealed behind the lower end of arm 35 in FIG. 2 ) to attach bracket 20 to riser 2 , or, to attach bracket 20 to any other desired location on the lower riser of bow 100 .
- a fastener other than limb bolt 3 can be utilized to secure bracket 20 to riser 2 .
- both the lower end of arm 35 and pole 10 are anchored to riser 2 at a point spaced apart from bracket 9 .
- pole stabilization assembly 11 Utilization of the pole stabilization assembly 11 is optional. Although assembly 11 further stabilizes pole 10 , the invention of FIG. 2 can be employed without utilizing assembly 11 .
- Bracket 9 is shaped and dimensioned to couple with and be mounted on stabilizer bushing 7 ( FIG. 1 ).
- Bracket 9 includes a pair 71 , 72 of flat inner planar faces which co-terminate. Faces 71 , 72 presently are perpendicular to one another, although the angle between faces 71 and 72 can vary as desired and can greater or less than ninety degrees.
- the length, indicated by reference character 12 , of face 71 can vary as desired but is selected to provide a contact surface area between face 71 and a side of riser 2 sufficient to provide, when bracket 9 is mounted on riser 2 , reasonable stability and rigidity between pole 10 and the bow.
- bracket 9 and the surface areas of faces 71 and 72 are designed to insure that under normal operational parameters bracket 9 remains in fixed position and in contact with a side of riser 2 and respect to the front of riser 2 or to bushing 7 while the archery bow is manipulated and then held in fixed position to aim and fire, respectively, an arrow from the bow.
- the width, indicated by the bracket associated with reference character “a” in FIG. 2 , of face 72 is in the range of three-quarters to about two and one-half inches, and preferably about seven-eights of an inch to two inches. More preferably, the width of face 72 is about one inch.
- the diameter, or width, of pole 10 can vary as desired but is presently in the range of about one-half to one inch, preferably about five-eighths to seven-eighths of an inch. More preferably, the present diameter of pole 10 is about three-fourths of an inch.
- any pole 10 utilized in any embodiment of the invention described herein can be provided in an adjustable or non-adjustable configuration.
- Adjustable configurations include telescoping poles, a pole with a shock mechanism (gas, air, etc.) or spring mechanism incorporated therein, and any other configuration such as, for example, a spring lock which permits the length of pole 10 to vary or be adjusted.
- a shock mechanism gas, air, etc.
- spring mechanism incorporated therein
- any other configuration such as, for example, a spring lock which permits the length of pole 10 to vary or be adjusted.
- Various adjustable telescoping pole constructions are well known in the art and are not further detailed herein.
- the size or “foot print” of lower end 70 can be expanded as desired such that the size of the surface area resting on and contacting the ground is increased.
- bracket 9 is secured to the front of archery bow 100 by inserting externally threaded fastener 14 through ovate aperture 13 of bracket 9 and by then turning the distal end of fastener 14 into internally aperture 68 of stabilizer bushing 7 to fixedly detachably secure bracket 9 to the front of bow 100 .
- Pole 10 can be attached to bracket 9 prior to or after bracket 9 is secured to the front of bow 100 .
- faces 71 and 72 contact are flush with, and are securely maintained in contact with a side of riser 2 and with the front of riser 2 or stabilizer bushing 7 .
- bracket Prior to tightening fastener 14 to secure bracket 9 to bushing 7 , bracket can be slid laterally over fastener 14 to adjust the position of bracket 9 so that faces 71 and 72 each contact riser 2 and in essence bound and frame one side and the front of riser 2 .
- the bracket assembly of FIGS. 4 and 4A also includes externally threaded bolt or hand nut 28 .
- Bolt 28 extends through ovate aperture 27 and turns into an aperture 68 ( FIG. 3 ) formed in stabilizer bushing 7 to couple bracket 24 to bushing 7 at the front of an archery bow 100 .
- Ovate aperture 27 permits the position of bracket 24 on bushing 7 to be slidably adjusted laterally in the same manner that bracket 9 is adjusted as indicated by arrows F and G in FIG. 2 .
- One advantage of ovate aperture 27 (and ovate aperture 13 ) is that it permits bracket 24 to be adjusted laterally to accommodate various central riser widths. Once bracket 24 is slidably adjusted to a desired position, fastener 28 is used to tighten bracket 24 in the desired position in which bracket 24 bounds and frames the front and one side of riser 2 .
- Bracket 24 is shaped and dimensioned to couple and be integrated with riser 2 and be mounted on stabilizer bushing 7 ( FIG. 1 ). Bracket 24 is operatively associated with the monopod support assembly of FIGS. 4 and 4A to mount pole 10 on bracket 24 in a selected fixed position at the side of an archery bow.
- the monopod support assembly of FIGS. 4 and 4A can also, if desired include a collar element 25 and externally threaded fastener 29 .
- Collar element 25 is slidably inserted in the upper end of hollow pole 10 and fixedly secured therein with adhesive, with a fastener, by welding, etc.
- Fastener 29 is inserted through aperture 31 and turned into internally threaded aperture 30 to secure fixedly collar element 25 and pole 10 to bracket 24 , and therefore to an archery bow 100 on which bracket 24 is mounted.
- Collar element 25 includes a ledge or lip “s”. The lower edge of bracket 24 seats on ledge “s”; this prevents pole 10 from rotating about fastener 29 and from rotating with respect to bracket 24 .
- Pole 10 can, if desired, be directly attached to bracket 24 without utilizing collar element 25 .
- the mounting system 23 is, as is mounting system 8 , comprised of relatively small lightweight components, and pole 10 can be fabricated from aluminum, from carbon fibers, from a polymer, or from some other lightweight material. Consequently, mounting system 23 is, by its nature, lightweight and facilitates a hunter or archer carrying a bow with the mounting system 23 installed on the bow.
- Bracket 24 is shaped and dimensioned to couple with and be mounted on riser 2 and stabilizer bushing 7 ( FIG. 1 ).
- Bracket 24 includes a pair 81 , 82 of flat inner planar faces which co-terminate. Faces 81 , 82 presently are perpendicular to one another, although the angle between faces 81 and 82 can, as was the case with faces 71 and 72 , vary as desired and can be greater or less than ninety degrees.
- the length, indicated by reference character 26 , of face 81 can vary as desired but is selected to provide a contact surface area between face 81 and a side of riser 2 sufficient to provide reasonable stability and rigidity between pole 10 and the bow.
- the length of face 81 (or face 71 ) is about equivalent to the depth of riser 2 , which depth extends from the front of riser 2 to the rear of riser 2 .
- the length of face 81 is in the range of one to five inches, preferably one and one-half inches to two inches.
- the length, indicated by reference character “c” in FIG. 4 can vary as desired but is selected to provide a contact surface area between face 82 and the front of riser 2 or bushing 7 sufficient to provide reasonable stability and rigidity between pole 10 and the bow.
- the length of face 82 is in the range of about one and one-half to three inches. More preferably, the length of face 82 is about one inch.
- each face 81 and 82 contacts and is flush either (1) with a side of riser 2 (as is the case for face 81 ) or (2) with the front of riser 2 or with bushing 7 (as is the case for face 82 ).
- the overall width, indicated by dimension “d” in FIG. 4A , of bracket 24 is in the range of one inch to five inches, preferably one and one-half to three inches. More preferably, the overall length of bracket 24 is about two and one-quarter inches.
- the width “d” ( FIG. 4A ) is sufficient such that pole 10 is spaced apart from riser 2 and clears the lower limb 3 B as pole 10 extends downwardly past lower limb 3 B toward the ground.
- Lower end 70 of pole 10 normally rests on the ground when an archer is aiming and firing bow 100 .
- bracket 24 When the lower end, or foot, 70 of pole 10 rests on the ground, pole 10 supports the weight of an archery bow 100 mounted on top of pole 10 . Further, when lower end 70 rests on the ground, the weight or movement of the archery bow and the resistance of the ground to any movement of lower end 70 can produce a torque force which operate to bend pole 10 and which operates to loosen bracket 24 from points of contact with bushing 7 .
- the construction of bracket 24 and the surface areas of faces 81 and 82 are designed to insure that under normal operational parameters bracket 24 remains in fixed position and contacts a side of riser 2 and the front of riser 2 or bushing 7 while the archery bow is first manipulated to aim the bow and is then held in fixed position to fire, respectively, an arrow from the bow.
- fastener 28 and slot 27 can, as was the case with fastener 14 and slot 13 , vary as desired.
- the current and preferred dimensions of fastener 28 and slot 27 are equivalent to those discussed with reference to fastener 14 and slot 13 .
- the diameter and length of pole 10 can vary as desired, but is equivalent to those earlier discussed with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 .
- the length of pole 10 as used in the embodiment of the invention set forth in FIGS. 4 and 4A may, as earlier discussed with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 , be adjustable or non-adjustable, which is the case with respect to any archery bow support pole 10 , 44 (in a monopod, bipod, tripod, etc.) in any of the embodiments of the invention set forth herein.
- pole 10 When mounting system 23 is placed on a bow 100 in the manner suggested in FIG. 5 and lower end 70 of pole 10 in FIG. 4 is placed on the ground, pole 10 supports the archery bow 100 and, at the same time, provides an archer with freedom to move the bow 100 through wide ranges of motion.
- the bow can be rotated about the longitudinal vertical axis of pole 10 in the same manner as that indicated by arrow A in FIG. 3 , wherein the bow and pole 10 rotate simultaneously about said axis.
- the bow can, simultaneously with pole 10 in FIG. 4 , be tilted forwardly in the same manner indicated by arrow C in FIG. 3 , be tilted rearwardly in the same manner indicated by arrow B in FIG.
- bracket 24 is secured to the front of a bow 100 by inserting externally threaded fastener 28 through aperture 27 and turning the distal end of fastener 28 into internally threaded aperture 68 of bushing 7 of bow 100 .
- Pole 10 is secured to bracket 24 before or after bracket 24 is secured to the front of bow 100 .
- faces 81 and 82 contact, are flush with, and are securely maintained in contact with a side of riser 2 (i.e., face 81 ) and the front of riser 2 or bushing 7 (i.e., face 82 ).
- FIG. 5 also depicts collar element 17 utilized to secure an intermediate portion of pole 10 to a second stabilization point on riser 2 of bow 100 .
- Collar element 17 functions in a manner comparable to brackets 19 and 20 in FIG. 2 .
- the pole stabilization configuration illustrated in FIG. 5 is comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 2 described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 .
- FIGS. 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , and 10 illustrate “side” mounting systems in which a pole 10 is positioned laterally to one side of riser 2 .
- Pole stabilization configurations comparable to Pole Stabilization Configurations 1, 2 or 3 can, if desired, be utilized in such side mounting systems.
- FIGS. 5 and 10 each illustrate a pole stabilization configuration generally comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 2 discussed above.
- FIGS. 5 and 10 each illustrate a pole stabilization configuration generally comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 2 discussed above.
- FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate a pole stabilization configuration generally comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 1 discussed above.
- the pole stabilization configurations in FIGS. 5 and 10 can be combined with the pole stabilization configuration in FIGS. 6 and 7 to produce a pole stabilization configuration comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 3 set forth above.
- FIGS. 6 and 7 A supplemental pole stabilization configuration 34 comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 1 described above is illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7 .
- the mounting system in FIG. 6 includes a bracket assembly and a monopod support assembly including monopod support element which is equivalent to the bracket assembly and monopod support assembly of FIGS. 4 and 5 , except that the bracket 24 has, in FIGS. 6 and 7 , been replaced in FIGS. 6 and 7 by bracket 24 A.
- Bracket 24 A is substantially identical to bracket 24 except that (1) internally threaded apertures 83 have been formed in bracket 24 A to receive externally threaded fasteners 36 , and (2) aperture 84 has been formed in bracket 24 A to reduce the weight of bracket 24 A.
- the supplemental pole stabilization configuration 34 is comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 1 described above in that it includes arm 35 with elongate slot 38 formed therein, includes fasteners 36 , and includes collar element 37 .
- Pole stabilization configuration 34 is utilized in conjunction with the mounting system illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7 .
- Pole stabilization configuration 34 also includes fasteners 36 and collar element 37 .
- Collar element 37 is fixedly detachably mounted on pole 10 and a fastener is inserted through slot 38 and turned into an internally threaded aperture formed in collar element 37 in order to secure the lower end of arm 35 to pole 10 .
- Fasteners 36 are used in the manner noted above to secure the upper end of arm 35 to bracket 24 A.
- the shape and dimension of arm 35 can vary as desired.
- Bar 35 presently has a length in the range of four to sixteen inches, preferably in the range of six to fourteen inches. More preferably, the length of bar presently is about twelve inches.
- Bracket 24 A is mounted on riser 2 and bushing 7 in the same manner as that earlier described for brackets 9 and 24 . In FIG. 6 , pole 10 is again mounted at one side of an archery bow.
- FIG. 7 illustrates how the mounting system of FIG. 6 is affixed to an archery bow 100 to position pole 10 at one side of bow 100 .
- Fastener 28 is inserted through aperture 27 and threaded into internally threaded aperture 68 to secure bracket 24 A to bushing 7 of bow 100 .
- bracket 24 A When bracket 24 A is secured to the front of bow 100 , perpendicular inner faces (comparable to face pairs 71 - 72 and 81 - 82 ) of bracket 24 A contact, are flush with, and are securely maintained in contact with a side surface of riser 2 , and, with a surface on the front of riser 2 or on bushing 7 .
- FIG. 8 illustrates a mounting system 39 which is integrated with a bow 100 and which includes a bracket assembly including unitary bracket 40 provided for integration with an archery bow, and includes a bipod support assembly 41 including a pair of support poles 44 .
- Bracket 40 is operatively associated with the bipod support assembly 41 to mount poles 44 on bracket 40 .
- bracket, or riser boss, 53 is integrated with bow 100 by molding or otherwise forming bracket 53 together the central riser such that bracket 53 comprises a portion of the central riser of bow 100 . Bracket 53 is still, as can be seen in FIG. 10 , positioned beneath the bow handle.
- the mounting system for bow 100 illustrated in FIG. 10 which mounting system includes pole 10 , bracket or riser boss 53 , and the other associated components therewith, is essentially equivalent to the mounting system 23 illustrated in FIG. 4 , except that fastener 28 is not required because bracket 53 is integrated in bow 100 by forming bracket 53 as part of the central riser 2 .
- any of the various adjust or non-adjustable configurations of pole 10 can, as is the case of every mounting system described herein, can be utilized in the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 10 .
- boss 53 is detachably mounted on bow 100 .
- FIG. 11 illustrates an alternate bracket 24 B constructed in accordance with the invention and including generally orthogonal members 70 and 77 .
- Member 70 includes L-shaped aperture 71 formed therethrough, includes internally threaded aperture 72 , and includes internally threaded aperture 73 .
- Elongate dovetail 74 is slidably received by elongate dovetail-shaped opening 75 formed in member 77 .
- Ovate aperture 76 is formed through member 77 .
- the externally threaded end of aperture 78 extends through aperture 76 and turns into an internally threaded aperture (not visible) that extends into dovetail 74 .
- a fastener (not shown) comparable to fastener 28 ( FIG.
- all of the above exemplary embodiments of this invention can be manufactured from multiple different materials and that all materials known in the art suitable for producing all embodiments herein as described above, both in the detailed description of the invention and in the figures, are contemplated and taught herein.
- all of the parts disclosed herein are produced at least in part from at least one of a plastic, metal, fiberglass, carbon/graphite, nylon, or a ceramic material.
- the terms “comprise”, “comprises”, “comprising”, “having”, “including”, “includes”, or any variation thereof are intended to reference a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, composition or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements recited, but can also include other elements not expressly listed and equivalents inherently known or obvious to those of reasonable skill in the art.
- Other combinations and/or modifications of structures, arrangements, applications, proportions, elements, materials, or components used in the practice of the instant invention, in addition to those specifically recited, can be varied or otherwise particularly adapted to specific environments, manufacturing specifications, design parameters or other operating requirements without departing from the scope of the instant invention and are intended to be included in this disclosure.
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Abstract
A portable archery bow apparatus can be transported to any of a plurality of locations to contact the ground and to provide support and stability while firing an arrow from the bow apparatus. The apparatus includes a bow and includes a support pole attached to a side of the bow. The bottom of the pole rests on the ground while the bow is utilized to fire an arrow. The pole permits the bow to be tilted fore and aft, and from side to side while the bow is positioned to fire an arrow from the bow.
Description
- This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims priority based on the U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/481,574, filed Jun. 10, 2009.
- The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for assisting archery bow hunters in making accurate shots while hunting. Generally, in accordance with various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the present invention discloses various archery bow mounting systems each similar in that they include a bracket integrated with an archery bow and include a support element coupled to the archery bow by the bracket. Most preferably, each archery bow mounting system is configured to give a bow hunter stability and range of motion when aiming an archery bow. The mounting system also provides a hunter with increased stability when firing an archery bow. The support element can comprise a monopod, bipod, tripod, etc. that is fixed in length or adjustable in length.
- Archery bow hunting has become increasingly popular. While hunting, an archery bow hunter, in order to produce an accurate shot, performs simultaneously several different actions. First, the hunter uses one hand to hold the bow at full arm extension while drawing the bowstring with the other hand to the full extension of the bowstring. Second, the hunter then continues to hold the bowstring at full extension while aligning the sighting device on the bow with a target animal. Finally, the archer releases the bowstring while attempting to hold the bow steady and level until the arrow has exited the arrow rest on the bow.
- Even experienced bow hunters can find it difficult to hold an archery bow steady while shooting an arrow. One reason holding a bow steady can be difficult is that the bow can be relatively heavy and weigh upwards of ten to fifteen pounds. Further, accessories mounted on the bow can alter the balance of the bow. Historically, various bow—stabilizing devices have been provided to assist in balancing an archery bow or in controlling the bow while the bow is used to shoot an arrow. See U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,589,350; 4,135,486; 4,491,123; 4,570,608; 4,907,567; 5,273,022; and 6,817,352. Such bow stabilizing devices include weighting devices that are attached to a bow to assist in balancing a bow and include support apparatus which is attached to an archery bow and which rests on the ground and provides support for the bow while the bow is used to fire an arrow. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,240,211; 7,047,960; 7,347,402, and US Patent Application 2005/0076896 disclose support elements for resting an archery bow on the ground.
- The prior art also discloses a variety of archery bow stands. Such stands are used to releasably store an archery bow prior to the bow being used to fire an arrow. When a hunter wishes to utilize the stored bow, the hunter removes the bow from the bow stand and, when the bow is separate from the bow stand, uses the bow to fire an arrow. When an archery bow is in a bow stand, the bow normally can not, practically speaking, be used to fire an arrow. See U.S. Pat. No. 5,205,272,; 5,547,162, 5,619,981, 9,957,648, 6,749,170 and 7,314,199. U.S. Pat. No. 5,630,568 illustrates apparatus to stake an archery bow to a tree.
- There are many different archery bow designs and different apparatus that can be mounted on an archery bow. This can require a stabilization device or bow stand to be specially designed in order to adapt to a particular archery bow and to the configuration of equipment mounted on the archery bow. Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide an archery bow mounting system which could couple to more than one archery bow design and to more than one configuration of a bow when auxiliary equipment is mounted on the bow. Also desirable is an archery bow mounting system which stabilizes an archery bow and permits the bow to be moved through a wide range of motion to position the bow prior to releasing an arrow from the bow. A mounting system which stabilizes the bow during firing is also desirable. Such a support system would also minimize physical fatigue associated with manipulating the bow and with holding the bow in a desired position and orientation prior to and during the release of an arrow from the bow.
- Therefore, the present invention provides devices and methods to assist an archery bow hunter in making accurate shots with an arrow while hunting in any kind of terrain. Various universal archery bow mounting systems are, accordingly, provided to couple a support structure to an archery bow. Such mounting systems can be integrated in an archery bow by forming a bracket or other system component as a part of the bow or riser, or by providing means to detachably mount a bracket or other system component on an archery bow. In one embodiment of the invention, the support structure can, as noted, comprise a monopod which can be a substantially unitary member having a fixed length, or can be an adjustable member which permits the length of the monopod to be varied as desired: In another embodiment of the invention, the support structure comprises a bipod, tripod, etc. Each leg of such a bipod, tripod, etc. can be fixed in length or can be adjustable to vary the length of the leg.
- In the event a monopod, bipod, etc. is, in accordance with the invention, mounted at the front of an archery bow, a bracket is provided to facilitate such a mount. In the event a monopod, bipod, etc. is, in accordance with the invention, mounted at the side of an archery bow, a bracket is provided to facilitate such a mount. If desired, in accordance with another embodiment of the invention, a bracket is provided which can mount a support structure either at the front or at the side of a bow. Preferably, but not necessarily, each bracket provided in accordance with the invention can, since the shape of dimension of prior art archery bows varies, be mounted on more than one archery bow design or configuration.
- One important objective of the invention is to enable an archery bow to be manipulated through a wide range of motion. Such a range of motion preferably encompasses rotating an archery bow about one or more generally vertically oriented axes, rotating an archery bow about one or more generally horizontally oriented axes, tilting a bow forwardly and rearwardly, and tilting the bow from side to side, particularly with respect to uneven ground.
- A more complete understanding of the present invention, however, may best be obtained by referring to the detailed description when considered in connection with the drawing figures, wherein like numerals denote like elements and wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a side elevation view illustrating one typical archery bow used for hunting and target practice; -
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an archery bow mounting system including a monopod positioned at the front of an archery bow; -
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the mounting system ofFIG. 2 integrated with an archery bow of the kind illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating another archery bow mounting system including a monopod positioned at the side of an .archery bow; -
FIG. 4A is a perspective view further illustrating the bracket utilized in the mounting system ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the integration of the mounting system ofFIG. 4 with an archery bow of the kind illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating still another mounting system constructed in accordance with the invention and including a monopod positioned at the side of an archery bow; -
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the integration of the mounting system ofFIG. 6 with an archery bow of the kind illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view illustrating yet another archery bow mounting system constructed in accordance with the invention and including a bipod positioned at the front of an archery bow; -
FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the integration of the mounting system ofFIG. 8 with an archery bow of the kind illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view illustrating yet still another mounting system constructed in accordance with the invention and integrated with an archery bow of the kind illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a bracket assembly constructed in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the invention. - In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, provided is a portable archery bow apparatus for transport to any of a plurality of locations to contact the ground at a selected point to provide support and stability while firing an arrow from the bow apparatus. The bow apparatus comprises a portable bow unit. The bow unit comprises a central riser. The central riser has an upper portion; a lower portion; a front and a rear; and, a pair of sides. The unit also comprises a hand grip on the central riser; a first upper limb connected to and extending outwardly from the upper portion of said riser; a second lower limb connected to and extending outwardly from the lower portion of the riser; and, rotatable members each mounted on one of the limbs and selected from a group consisting of wheels and cams. The bow apparatus also comprises only a single portable ground contacting support pole to contact the ground to provide stability while firing an arrow from the bow unit; and, a first mounting bracket below the hand grip and intermediate the hand grip and the second lower limb. The first mounting bracket supports the portable support pole; fixedly attaches the portable support pole directly to the central riser and spaced apart from the central riser such that the bow unit and the portable support pole move simultaneously in unison with the portable support pole remaining in fixed orientation with respect to the bow; and, provides a first stabilizing fixed point of attachment for the portable support pole, such that the portable support pole is positioned substantially completely beneath the hand grip and extends downwardly past the second lower limb.
- In another embodiment of the invention, provided is a portable archery bow apparatus for transport to any of a plurality of locations to contact the ground at a selected point to provide support and stability while firing an arrow from the bow apparatus. The bow apparatus comprises a portable bow unit comprising a central riser having an upper portion, a lower portion, a front and a rear, and a pair of sides; a hand grip on the central riser; a first upper limb connected to and extending outwardly from the upper portion of the riser; a second lower limb connected to and extending outwardly from the lower portion of the riser; and, rotatable members each mounted on one of the limbs and selected from a group consisting of wheels and cams. The bow apparatus also comprises only a single portable ground contacting support pole to contact the ground to provide stability while firing an arrow from the bow unit; and, a first mounting bracket below the hand grip and intermediate the hand grip and the second lower limb. The first mounting bracket supports the portable support pole; fixedly attaches the portable support pole directly to the central riser and spaced apart from the central riser such that the bow unit and the portable support pole move simultaneously in unison with the portable support pole remaining in fixed orientation with respect to the bow; and, provides a first stabilizing fixed point of attachment for the portable support pole, such that the portable support pole is positioned substantially completely beneath the hand grip and extends downwardly past the second lower limb. The bow apparatus also comprises a pole stabilization configuration comprising an elongate arm interconnecting the support pole and the first mounting bracket.
- In a further embodiment of the invention, provided is a portable archery bow apparatus for transport to any of a plurality of locations to contact the ground at a selected point to provide support and stability while firing an arrow from the bow apparatus. The bow apparatus comprises a portable bow unit comprising a central riser having an upper portion, a lower portion, a front and a rear, and a pair of sides; a hand grip on the central riser; a first upper limb connected to and extending outwardly from the upper portion of the riser; a second lower limb connected to and extending outwardly from the lower portion of said riser; and, rotatable members each mounted on one of the limbs and selected from a group consisting of wheels and cams. The bow apparatus also comprises only a single portable ground contacting support pole to contact the ground to provide stability while firing an arrow from the bow unit; and, a first mounting bracket below the hand grip and intermediate the hand grip and the lower limb. The first mounting bracket supports the portable support pole; fixedly attaches the portable support pole directly to the central riser such that the portable support pole is spaced apart from the central riser, and the bow unit and the pole move simultaneously in unison with the portable support pole remaining in fixed orientation with respect to the bow; and, provides a first stabilizing fixed point of attachment for said pole such that the portable support pole is positioned substantially completely beneath the hand grip and extends downwardly past the second lower limb. The bow apparatus also includes a second mounting bracket. The second mounting bracket fixedly attaches the portable support pole directly to the lower portion of the central riser at a point below and spaced apart from the first mounting bracket to provide a second fixed stabilizing point of attachment for the pole, and spaced apart from the central riser, such that said bow unit and said portable support pole move simultaneously in unison; and, provides a second stabilizing fixed point of attachment for the portable support pole such that the pole is positioned substantially beneath the hand grip and extends downwardly past the second lower limb.
- In still another embodiment of the invention, provided is a portable archery bow apparatus for transport to any of a plurality of locations to contact the ground at a selected point to provide support and stability while firing an arrow from the bow apparatus. The bow apparatus comprises a portable bow unit comprising a central riser having an upper portion, a lower portion, a front and a rear, and a pair of sides; a hand grip on the central riser; a first upper limb connected to and extending outwardly from the upper portion of the riser; a second lower limb connected to and extending outwardly from said lower portion of said riser; and rotatable members each mounted on one of the limbs and selected from a group consisting of wheels and cams. The bow apparatus also comprises only a single portable ground contacting support pole to contact the ground to provide stability while firing an arrow from the bow unit; a first mounting bracket below the hand grip and intermediate the hand grip and the lower limb. The mounting bracket supports the portable support pole; fixedly attaches the portable support pole directly to the central riser such that the portable support pole is spaced apart from the central riser, and the bow unit and the pole move simultaneously in unison with the portable support pole remaining in fixed orientation with respect to the bow; and, provides a first stabilizing fixed point of attachment for the pole such that the portable support pole is positioned substantially completely beneath the hand grip and extends downwardly past the second lower limb. The bow apparatus also comprises a pole stabilization configuration comprising an elongate arm interconnecting the first mounting bracket and the support pole to provide for the support pole at the elongate arm a second fixed stabilizing point of attachment. The bow apparatus also comprises a second mounting bracket fixedly attaching the elongate arm directly to the lower portion of the central riser at a point below and spaced apart from the first mounting bracket and the central riser to provide for the arm at the second mounting bracket a third fixed stabilizing point of attachment to stabilize the pole such that the bow unit and the portable support pole move simultaneously in unison, and the pole is positioned substantially beneath the hand grip and extends downwardly past the second lower limb.
- The detailed description of the invention herein shows various exemplary embodiments and the best modes known to the inventors. These exemplary embodiments and modes are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the following disclosure is intended to teach both the implementation of the exemplary embodiments and modes and any equivalent modes or embodiments that are known or obvious to those of reasonable skill in the art. Additionally, all included figures are non-limiting illustrations of the exemplary embodiments and modes, which similarly avail themselves to any equivalent modes or embodiments that are known or obvious to those of reasonable skill in the art.
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standard archery bow 100 is illustrated inFIG. 1 and has acentral riser 2.Central riser 2 comprises the intermediate section of the bow and terminates at either end where each of the limbs is attached vialimb bolts 3. Accessories can be attached to the archery bow at any desired location but typically are mounted on thecentral riser 2. Eachlimb central riser 2 by a different one oflimb bolts 3. A wheel, or cam, 5 is rotatably mounted on the distal end of each one oflimbs Tensioned archery string 4 extends between and aroundwheels 5.Central riser 2 includeshand grip 6 positioned just below the mid-point ofriser 2.Bushing 7 is positioned below andadjacent hand grip 6.Bushing 7 is an externally threaded bushing which is turned into an aperture formed inriser 2.Bushing 7 also includes an internally threaded 5/16, #24 aperture 68 (FIG. 3 ) formed therein and positioned on the front ofriser 2 ofbow 100.Bushing 7 is commonly termed a stabilizer bushing and is used to mount on the bow a stabilizer device, a support element, fishing line and reel, tracking string, or any other desired device or attachment. - As referenced above, the configuration and architecture of each archery bow varies from one bow manufacturer to another as well as the result of personal modifications made by archers to their bows. For example, the shape and size of
main body 1 typically varies from one archery bow manufacturer to another and varies between different models produced by the same manufacturer. As a result, the shape of thecentral riser 2, the position of the limb bolts, the position and shape ofhand grip 6, and the position of thestabilizer bushing 7 can vary from one archery bow manufacturer to another and can vary between different models produced by the same manufacturer. Consequently, stabilization devices which are intended to be attached to an archery bow often must compensate for different bow designs by being specially configured to attach to each particular bow. - In accordance with one embodiment of the invention,
FIG. 2 illustrates a mountingsystem 8 adapted for attachment to different bow designs. Thesystem 8 includes a bracket assembly includingunitary bracket 9 provided for integration with an archery bow; and includes a monopod support assembly including monopod support element, or pole, 10.Bracket 9 is operatively associated with the monopod support assembly to mountpole 10 onbracket 9. - The bracket assembly also includes externally threaded bolt or
fastener 14.Bolt 14 extends throughovate aperture 13 and turn into an internally threaded aperture 68 (FIG. 3 ) formed instabilizer bushing 7 to couple and fixedly detachablysecure bracket 9 tobushing 7.Ovate aperture 13 permits the position ofbracket 9 onbushing 7 to be slidably adjusted laterally in the manner indicated by arrows F and G inFIG. 2 . Oncebracket 9 is slidably adjusted to a desired position, bolt 14 is used to tightenbracket 9 in the desired position. -
Bracket 9 includes outwardly extending leg, or extension, 15.Extension 15 includes spaced apart elongateparallel slots extension 15 and laterally fromelongate slot 64. -
Bracket 9 is shaped and dimensioned to be integrated and coupled withriser 2 and be mounted on stabilizer bushing 7 (FIG. 1 ).Bracket 9 is operatively associated with the monopod support assembly to mountpole 10 onbracket 9 in a selected fixed position. - The monopod support assembly also includes internally threaded collar element “ce”,
orthogonal member 60, and externally threadedfastener 18. -
Member 60 includesaperture 16 and at least a pair of internally threadedapertures 61. Eachaperture 61 receives one of a pair of externally threadedfasteners 62. Eachfastener 62 extends throughslot 63, and into one ofapertures 61. The position ofmember 60 inslot 64 is slidably adjusted therealong. The position ofmember 60 inslot 64 is fixed when eachfastener 62 is inserted throughslot 63 and is turned and tightened in anaperture 61. - Element “ce” is configured to mount fixedly on or in the upper end of
pole 10.Fastener 18 extends throughaperture 16 and turns into collar element ce. - Although any desired construct can be utilized to provide additional support and stabilization for
pole 10, at present three separate supplemental pole stabilization configurations are presently preferred in the practice of the invention. - The first pole stabilization configuration basically utilizes
elongate arm 35 in conjunction withcollar element 66 andbracket 8.Fasteners 62 each extend through anopening 69 formed in the upper end ofarm 35, throughslot 63, and into anaperture 61 formed inorthogonal member 60.Collar element 66 is mounted on an intermediate portion ofpole 10. An externally threadedfastener 21A extends through slot 38 (or some other opening formed through the lower end of arm 35) and turns into an internally threadedopening 66A formed incollar element 66. - In the first pole stabilization configuration,
pole 10 is anchored to theriser 2 ofbow 100 only viabracket 9. The lower end ofarm 35 is not connected to bow 100, nor ispole 10 connected to bow 100 at a second point separate from the point at whichbracket 9 is connected toriser 2. - The first pole stabilization configuration is also illustrated in
FIGS. 6 and 7 in conjunction withbracket 24A. - The second pole stabilization configuration secures
pole 10 to bow 100 at a second attachment point onriser 2 which is located below and spaced apart frombracket 9. Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 2 does not utilizearm 35,collar element 66, orfastener 21A. Instead, Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 2 utilizesbrackets fastener 21 andlimb bolt 3.Fastener 21 extends through apertures inbrackets bracket 19 tobracket 20.Limb bolt 3 extends through an aperture in bracket 20 (which aperture is concealed behind the lower end ofarm 35 inFIG. 2 ) to attachbracket 20 toriser 2, or, to attachbracket 20 to any other desired location on the lower riser ofbow 100. As would be appreciated by those of skill in the art, a fastener other thanlimb bolt 3 can be utilized to securebracket 20 toriser 2. - The third pole stabilization configuration basically utilizes
elongate arm 35 in conjunction with abracket 20 and withcollar element 66.Fasteners 62 each extend through anopening 69 formed in the upper end of arm, throughslot 63, and into anaperture 61 formed inorthogonal member 60. The lower end ofarm 35 is connected toriser mounting bracket 20 by an externally threadedfastener Fastener 21 also extends into internally threadedaperture 66A formed incollar element member 66.Collar element 66 is mounted on an intermediate portion ofpole 10 at a location spaced apart frombracket 9.Bracket 20 is connected toriser 2 by an externally threadedlimb bolt 3, or is otherwise connected toriser 2. An alternate embodiment of the invention attachescollar element 66 at the lower end ofarm 35 and attachesbracket 20 toarm 35 at a point intermediate the lower end ofarm 35 andbracket 9.Bracket 20 is used to connectarm 35 toriser 2 to help anchorpole 10 to the riser. - In the third pole stabilization configuration, both the lower end of
arm 35 andpole 10 are anchored toriser 2 at a point spaced apart frombracket 9. - As would be appreciated by those of skill in the art, the
various brackets 20 orcollar elements 66 utilized to secure the lower end ofarm 35 topole 10 or toriser 2, or tosecured pole 10 to the lower end ofarm 35, can be shaped and dimensioned as desired. - The bracket assembly, monopod support assembly, and, if desired one of the pole stabilization configuration noted above are, in the manner described above, used to adjustably fixedly attach
pole 10 to an archery bow in a selected fixed position. The particular fixed position ofpole 10 with respect to an archery bow can, as noted, be adjusted by slidably positioningorthogonal member 60 alongslot 64 to movepole 10 toward or away from the from the front of the bow. Once, however, a desired position is selected andmember 60 is secured in that position,pole 10 is in a fixed position such thatpole 10 moves in unison and simultaneously with the bow, i.e., thepole 10 and bow tilt or rotate simultaneously together through the same arc and at the same rate or speed. When thelower end 70 ofpole 10 is placed on the ground,pole 10 supports the archery bow and, at the same time, provides an archer with freedom to move the bow through wide ranges of motion. For example, the bow can be rotated about the longitudinal vertical axis ofpole 10 in the manner indicated by arrow A inFIG. 3 , wherein the bow andpole 10 rotate simultaneously about said axis. And, the bow can, simultaneously withpole 10, be tilted forwardly in the manner indicated by arrow C inFIG. 3 , be tilted rearwardly in the manner indicated by arrow B inFIG. 3 , be tilted to one side as indicated by arrow D, to the other side as indicated by arrow E, etc. The freedom of movement accorded by the mountingsystem 8 facilitates an archer in aiming the bow, in holding the bow in a drawn position, and in improving the accuracy of an arrow fired from the bow. - The mounting
system 8 is comprised of relatively small lightweight components, andpole 10 can be fabricated from aluminum, from carbon fiber, from a polymer, or from some other lightweight material. Consequently, mountingsystem 8 is, by its nature, lightweight and facilitates a hunter or archer carrying a bow with the mountingsystem 8 installed on the bow. - Utilization of the
pole stabilization assembly 11 is optional. Althoughassembly 11 further stabilizespole 10, the invention ofFIG. 2 can be employed without utilizingassembly 11. -
Bracket 9 is shaped and dimensioned to couple with and be mounted on stabilizer bushing 7 (FIG. 1 ).Bracket 9 includes apair reference character 12, offace 71 can vary as desired but is selected to provide a contact surface area betweenface 71 and a side ofriser 2 sufficient to provide, whenbracket 9 is mounted onriser 2, reasonable stability and rigidity betweenpole 10 and the bow. Similarly, the length, indicated by reference character “a” inFIG. 2 , offace 72 can vary as desired but is selected to provide a contact surface area betweenface 72 and the front ofriser 2 orbushing 7 sufficient to provide, whenbracket 9 is mounted on the bow, reasonable stability and rigidity betweenpole 10 and the bow. When the lower end, or foot, 70 ofpole 10 rests on the ground,pole 10 supports the weight of the archery bow mounted on top ofpole 10. Further, whenlower end 70 rests on the ground, the weight or movement of the archery bow and the resistance of the ground to any movement oflower end 70 can produce a torque force which operates to bendpole 10 and which operates to loosenbracket 9 from points of contact withbushing 7. The construction ofbracket 9 and the surface areas offaces operational parameters bracket 9 remains in fixed position and in contact with a side ofriser 2 and respect to the front ofriser 2 or tobushing 7 while the archery bow is manipulated and then held in fixed position to aim and fire, respectively, an arrow from the bow. - The shape and dimension of
fastener 14 andslot 13 can vary as desired. Currently slot 13 has a length in the range of about 5/16 inch to one and a half inches, more preferably about one-half to one inch. Most preferably slot 13 has a length of about three-quarters of an inch.Fastener 14 presently comprises a 5/16, #24 stabilizer bolt. The height ofovate slot 13 can vary as necessary to receive a fastener having a given diameter. - The width, indicated by the bracket associated with reference character “a” in
FIG. 2 , offace 72 is in the range of three-quarters to about two and one-half inches, and preferably about seven-eights of an inch to two inches. More preferably, the width offace 72 is about one inch. - If desired,
bracket 9 need not include anadjustable extension 15 which permits the position ofpole 10 to be adjusted toward or away from the front of a bow. Instead, thepole 10 can be attached tobracket 9 at only a single non-adjustable location. - When an
adjustable extension 15 is provided inbracket 9, the length ofextension 15 can vary as desired, andextension 15 is shaped and dimensioned to permitpole 10 to be positioned alongextension 15 such thatpole 10 clearsmain body 1 andlimb bolts 3. Currently, the overall length ofextension 15 is in the range of about two to ten inches, and preferably in the range of about four to eight inches. More preferably, the length ofextension 15 is about six inches. - The diameter, or width, of
pole 10 can vary as desired but is presently in the range of about one-half to one inch, preferably about five-eighths to seven-eighths of an inch. More preferably, the present diameter ofpole 10 is about three-fourths of an inch. - The length of
pole 10 can vary as desired but is presently in the range of about eighteen inches to about five feet, preferably about two feet to three feet. More preferably,pole 10 currently has a length of about thirty-four inches. - As noted, any
pole 10 utilized in any embodiment of the invention described herein can be provided in an adjustable or non-adjustable configuration. Adjustable configurations include telescoping poles, a pole with a shock mechanism (gas, air, etc.) or spring mechanism incorporated therein, and any other configuration such as, for example, a spring lock which permits the length ofpole 10 to vary or be adjusted. Various adjustable telescoping pole constructions are well known in the art and are not further detailed herein. - In order to better distribute the weight supported by
lower end 70 whenlower end 70 is set on the ground, the size or “foot print” oflower end 70 can be expanded as desired such that the size of the surface area resting on and contacting the ground is increased. - In
FIG. 3 ,bracket 9 is secured to the front ofarchery bow 100 by inserting externally threadedfastener 14 throughovate aperture 13 ofbracket 9 and by then turning the distal end offastener 14 into internallyaperture 68 ofstabilizer bushing 7 to fixedly detachablysecure bracket 9 to the front ofbow 100.Pole 10 can be attached tobracket 9 prior to or afterbracket 9 is secured to the front ofbow 100. Whenbracket 9 is secured to the front ofbow 100, faces 71 and 72 contact, are flush with, and are securely maintained in contact with a side ofriser 2 and with the front ofriser 2 orstabilizer bushing 7. Prior to tighteningfastener 14 to securebracket 9 tobushing 7, bracket can be slid laterally overfastener 14 to adjust the position ofbracket 9 so that faces 71 and 72 eachcontact riser 2 and in essence bound and frame one side and the front ofriser 2. - In accordance with another embodiment of the invention,
FIGS. 4 and 4A illustrate a mountingsystem 23 adapted for attachment to different bow designs. Thesystem 23 includes a bracket assembly including unitary mountingbracket 24 provided for integration with an archery bow; and includes a monopod support assembly including monopod support element, or pole, 10.Bracket 24 is operatively associated with the monopod support assembly to mountpole 10 onbracket 24. - The bracket assembly of
FIGS. 4 and 4A also includes externally threaded bolt orhand nut 28.Bolt 28 extends throughovate aperture 27 and turns into an aperture 68 (FIG. 3 ) formed instabilizer bushing 7 to couplebracket 24 tobushing 7 at the front of anarchery bow 100.Ovate aperture 27 permits the position ofbracket 24 onbushing 7 to be slidably adjusted laterally in the same manner thatbracket 9 is adjusted as indicated by arrows F and G inFIG. 2 . One advantage of ovate aperture 27 (and ovate aperture 13) is that it permitsbracket 24 to be adjusted laterally to accommodate various central riser widths. Oncebracket 24 is slidably adjusted to a desired position,fastener 28 is used to tightenbracket 24 in the desired position in whichbracket 24 bounds and frames the front and one side ofriser 2. -
Bracket 24 is shaped and dimensioned to couple and be integrated withriser 2 and be mounted on stabilizer bushing 7 (FIG. 1 ).Bracket 24 is operatively associated with the monopod support assembly ofFIGS. 4 and 4A to mountpole 10 onbracket 24 in a selected fixed position at the side of an archery bow. - The monopod support assembly of
FIGS. 4 and 4A can also, if desired include acollar element 25 and externally threadedfastener 29.Collar element 25 is slidably inserted in the upper end ofhollow pole 10 and fixedly secured therein with adhesive, with a fastener, by welding, etc.Fastener 29 is inserted throughaperture 31 and turned into internally threadedaperture 30 to secure fixedlycollar element 25 andpole 10 tobracket 24, and therefore to anarchery bow 100 on whichbracket 24 is mounted.Collar element 25 includes a ledge or lip “s”. The lower edge ofbracket 24 seats on ledge “s”; this preventspole 10 from rotating aboutfastener 29 and from rotating with respect tobracket 24.Pole 10 can, if desired, be directly attached tobracket 24 without utilizingcollar element 25. - The mounting
system 23 is, as is mountingsystem 8, comprised of relatively small lightweight components, andpole 10 can be fabricated from aluminum, from carbon fibers, from a polymer, or from some other lightweight material. Consequently, mountingsystem 23 is, by its nature, lightweight and facilitates a hunter or archer carrying a bow with the mountingsystem 23 installed on the bow. -
Bracket 24 is shaped and dimensioned to couple with and be mounted onriser 2 and stabilizer bushing 7 (FIG. 1 ).Bracket 24 includes apair reference character 26, offace 81 can vary as desired but is selected to provide a contact surface area betweenface 81 and a side ofriser 2 sufficient to provide reasonable stability and rigidity betweenpole 10 and the bow. In one embodiment of the invention the length of face 81 (or face 71) is about equivalent to the depth ofriser 2, which depth extends from the front ofriser 2 to the rear ofriser 2. The length offace 81 is in the range of one to five inches, preferably one and one-half inches to two inches. - Similarly, the length, indicated by reference character “c” in
FIG. 4 , offace 82 can vary as desired but is selected to provide a contact surface area betweenface 82 and the front ofriser 2 orbushing 7 sufficient to provide reasonable stability and rigidity betweenpole 10 and the bow. The length offace 82 is in the range of about one and one-half to three inches. More preferably, the length offace 82 is about one inch. - Regardless of the shape and dimension and size and orientation of
faces bracket 24 is mounted on abow 100, eachface riser 2 or with bushing 7 (as is the case for face 82). - The overall width, indicated by dimension “d” in
FIG. 4A , ofbracket 24 is in the range of one inch to five inches, preferably one and one-half to three inches. More preferably, the overall length ofbracket 24 is about two and one-quarter inches. The width “d” (FIG. 4A ) is sufficient such thatpole 10 is spaced apart fromriser 2 and clears thelower limb 3B aspole 10 extends downwardly pastlower limb 3B toward the ground.Lower end 70 ofpole 10 normally rests on the ground when an archer is aiming and firingbow 100. - When the lower end, or foot, 70 of
pole 10 rests on the ground,pole 10 supports the weight of anarchery bow 100 mounted on top ofpole 10. Further, whenlower end 70 rests on the ground, the weight or movement of the archery bow and the resistance of the ground to any movement oflower end 70 can produce a torque force which operate to bendpole 10 and which operates to loosenbracket 24 from points of contact withbushing 7. The construction ofbracket 24 and the surface areas offaces operational parameters bracket 24 remains in fixed position and contacts a side ofriser 2 and the front ofriser 2 orbushing 7 while the archery bow is first manipulated to aim the bow and is then held in fixed position to fire, respectively, an arrow from the bow. - The shape and dimension of
fastener 28 andslot 27 can, as was the case withfastener 14 andslot 13, vary as desired. The current and preferred dimensions offastener 28 andslot 27 are equivalent to those discussed with reference tofastener 14 andslot 13. - The diameter and length of
pole 10 can vary as desired, but is equivalent to those earlier discussed with reference toFIGS. 2 and 3 . The length ofpole 10 as used in the embodiment of the invention set forth inFIGS. 4 and 4A may, as earlier discussed with reference toFIGS. 2 and 3 , be adjustable or non-adjustable, which is the case with respect to any archerybow support pole 10, 44 (in a monopod, bipod, tripod, etc.) in any of the embodiments of the invention set forth herein. - When mounting
system 23 is placed on abow 100 in the manner suggested inFIG. 5 andlower end 70 ofpole 10 inFIG. 4 is placed on the ground,pole 10 supports thearchery bow 100 and, at the same time, provides an archer with freedom to move thebow 100 through wide ranges of motion. For example, the bow can be rotated about the longitudinal vertical axis ofpole 10 in the same manner as that indicated by arrow A inFIG. 3 , wherein the bow andpole 10 rotate simultaneously about said axis. And, the bow can, simultaneously withpole 10 inFIG. 4 , be tilted forwardly in the same manner indicated by arrow C inFIG. 3 , be tilted rearwardly in the same manner indicated by arrow B inFIG. 3 , be tilted to one side as the same manner indicated by arrow D inFIG. 3 , be tilted to the other side in the same manner indicated by arrow E inFIG. 3 , etc. Being able to move an archery bow in this fashion enables an archer both to manipulate the three dimensional orientation of the bow and to vary the height of the bow above the ground. The freedom of movement accorded by the mounting system 23 (or by mounting system 8) facilitates an archer positioning a bow prior to holding the bow in a selected fixed position and firing an arrow from the bow while it is in the selected fixed position. - In
FIG. 5 ,bracket 24 is secured to the front of abow 100 by inserting externally threadedfastener 28 throughaperture 27 and turning the distal end offastener 28 into internally threadedaperture 68 ofbushing 7 ofbow 100.Pole 10 is secured tobracket 24 before or afterbracket 24 is secured to the front ofbow 100. Whenbracket 24 is secured tobushing 7 at the front ofbow 100, faces 81 and 82 contact, are flush with, and are securely maintained in contact with a side of riser 2 (i.e., face 81) and the front ofriser 2 or bushing 7 (i.e., face 82). -
FIG. 5 also depicts collar element 17 utilized to secure an intermediate portion ofpole 10 to a second stabilization point onriser 2 ofbow 100. Collar element 17 functions in a manner comparable tobrackets FIG. 2 . The pole stabilization configuration illustrated inFIG. 5 is comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 2 described with reference toFIGS. 2 and 3 . - As would be appreciated by those of skill in the art, a supplemental pole stabilization configuration comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 1, 2 or 3 can, if desired, be incorporated with mounting
system 23, or with any other mounting system described herein. For example,FIGS. 4 , 5, 6, 7, and 10 illustrate “side” mounting systems in which apole 10 is positioned laterally to one side ofriser 2. Pole stabilization configurations comparable toPole Stabilization Configurations FIGS. 5 and 10 each illustrate a pole stabilization configuration generally comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 2 discussed above.FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate a pole stabilization configuration generally comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 1 discussed above. And, of course, the pole stabilization configurations inFIGS. 5 and 10 can be combined with the pole stabilization configuration inFIGS. 6 and 7 to produce a pole stabilization configuration comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 3 set forth above. - A supplemental
pole stabilization configuration 34 comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 1 described above is illustrated inFIGS. 6 and 7 . The mounting system inFIG. 6 includes a bracket assembly and a monopod support assembly including monopod support element which is equivalent to the bracket assembly and monopod support assembly ofFIGS. 4 and 5 , except that thebracket 24 has, inFIGS. 6 and 7 , been replaced inFIGS. 6 and 7 bybracket 24A.Bracket 24A is substantially identical tobracket 24 except that (1) internally threadedapertures 83 have been formed inbracket 24A to receive externally threadedfasteners 36, and (2)aperture 84 has been formed inbracket 24A to reduce the weight ofbracket 24A. - The supplemental
pole stabilization configuration 34 is comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 1 described above in that it includesarm 35 withelongate slot 38 formed therein, includesfasteners 36, and includescollar element 37.Pole stabilization configuration 34 is utilized in conjunction with the mounting system illustrated inFIGS. 6 and 7 .Pole stabilization configuration 34 also includesfasteners 36 andcollar element 37.Collar element 37 is fixedly detachably mounted onpole 10 and a fastener is inserted throughslot 38 and turned into an internally threaded aperture formed incollar element 37 in order to secure the lower end ofarm 35 topole 10.Fasteners 36 are used in the manner noted above to secure the upper end ofarm 35 tobracket 24A. The shape and dimension ofarm 35 can vary as desired.Bar 35 presently has a length in the range of four to sixteen inches, preferably in the range of six to fourteen inches. More preferably, the length of bar presently is about twelve inches.Bracket 24A is mounted onriser 2 andbushing 7 in the same manner as that earlier described forbrackets FIG. 6 ,pole 10 is again mounted at one side of an archery bow. -
FIG. 7 illustrates how the mounting system ofFIG. 6 is affixed to anarchery bow 100 toposition pole 10 at one side ofbow 100.Fastener 28 is inserted throughaperture 27 and threaded into internally threadedaperture 68 to securebracket 24A tobushing 7 ofbow 100. Whenbracket 24A is secured to the front ofbow 100, perpendicular inner faces (comparable to face pairs 71-72 and 81-82) ofbracket 24A contact, are flush with, and are securely maintained in contact with a side surface ofriser 2, and, with a surface on the front ofriser 2 or onbushing 7. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a mountingsystem 39 which is integrated with abow 100 and which includes a bracket assembly includingunitary bracket 40 provided for integration with an archery bow, and includes abipod support assembly 41 including a pair ofsupport poles 44.Bracket 40 is operatively associated with thebipod support assembly 41 to mountpoles 44 onbracket 40. - As can readily be seen with reference to
FIGS. 2 and 8 ,bracket 40 is identical in structure tobracket 9, except thatbracket 9 includes a leg withface 71 whereasbracket 40 does not include such a leg. Elongate slots “e” correspond toslots FIG. 2 . The ovate aperture formed in portion “a” ofbracket 40 corresponds toovate aperture 13. In one embodiment of the invention, the ovate aperture formed in portion “a” ofbracket 40 preferably is not ovate, but is cylindrical.Rectangular slot 93 corresponds to slot 64.Slot 93 extends substantially the entire distance along the length ofbracket 40 represented by bracket “b”. -
Orthogonal member 86 includes internally threadedapertures 87 formed at either end, and includes internally threadedaperture 92 formed in the center ofmember 86. Each such internally threadedaperture 87 receives one of externally threadedfasteners 47 afterfastener 47 is inserted through anaperture 88 formed in the associatedcylindrical collar element 45. Eachcylindrical collar element 45 is fixedly secured to the upper end of a different one ofpoles 44 in the same manner thatcylindrical collar element 25 is secured in the upper end ofpole 10 inFIG. 6 .Aperture 92 receives externally threadedfastener 42 after it is inserted through the aperture in the center ofmember 85 and throughslot 93. -
Fastener 42 inFIG. 8 is identical tofastener 18 andorthogonal member 85 inFIG. 8 is identical tomember 60 inFIG. 2 . -
Fastener 42 extends through the aperture formed through the center oforthogonal member 85, throughslot 93, and intoaperture 92 formed inorthogonal member 86. Consequently, until externally threaded fasteners are inserted through aslot 93 and into internally apertures formed in a side ofmember 85 to securemember 85 in place in theelongate slot 102 extending distance b,member 85 andorthogonal member 86 are free to slide along saidelongate slot 102 such thatmember 86, and thereforepoles 44, can be positioned a desired distance from the front of abow 100. - Each
collar element 50 is mounted below the upper end of aleg 44 and on an intermediate portion of a different one ofpoles 44. - Each
fastener 52 extends through anaperture 89 formed at a different end ofsupport rib 48 and turns into a different one of internally threadedapertures 91 ofcollar elements 50. -
Bow guide assembly 46 includescollar elements 50,rib 48,fasteners body bracket 49.Bow guide 46 functions to couplelegs 44 toriser 2 of abow 100 at a second lower point of attachment. Use ofbow guide assembly 46 is optional.Guide assembly 46 functions in a manner comparable to Pole Stabilization Configuration No. 2. - In use of
assembly 46, externally threadedfastener 51 is inserted throughslot 90 inrib 48 and threads intoaperture 95 ofbody bracket 49.Body bracket 49 is, to provide a second lower point of attachment to an archery bow, secured to theriser 2 of an archery bow, preferably at or near alimb bolt 3. The first point of attachment occurs whenbracket 40 is secured tobushing 7 at the front of abow 100 in the same manner thatbracket 9 is secured tobushing 7. The second point of attachment is on theriser 2 and is spaced apart from the first point of attachment, as is also the case inFIGS. 2 , 3, 5, and 10. - Mounting
system 39 is attached to the front of anarchery bow 100 such thatlegs 44 generally lie in a vertical plane which is generally parallel to the front of the bow and which is generally perpendicular to the sides of the bow. - The attachment of mounting
system 39 to the front of abow 100 is illustrated inFIG. 9 . Externally threadedfastener 103 extends through theovate aperture 104 inbracket 40 and is threaded into internally threadedaperture 68 formed in thestabilizer bushing 7 ofbow 100 such thatbow 100 can be rotated independently ofbracket 40 aboutfastener 103 and horizontally orientedAxis 1 in the manner indicated by arrows G, and such thatbow 100 andbracket 40 can be swiveled, or rotated, simultaneously aboutfastener 42 and vertically orientedAxis 2 in the manner indicated by arrows H. Further, bow 100 and legs can be simultaneously tilted forwardly or rearwardly as indicated by arrows F inFIG. 9 . Whenbracket 40 is secured to the front ofbow 100, at least one face on bracket 40 (or onbracket riser 2 or onbushing 7. - In
FIG. 10 bracket, or riser boss, 53 is integrated withbow 100 by molding or otherwise formingbracket 53 together the central riser such thatbracket 53 comprises a portion of the central riser ofbow 100.Bracket 53 is still, as can be seen inFIG. 10 , positioned beneath the bow handle. - Bracket, or riser boss, 53 includes an internally threaded
aperture 30A (or other desired fastening system) which, in the same manner asaperture 30 inFIGS. 4 to 7 , permits apole 10 to be attached to the side of a bow by utilizing mounting apparatus of the type described inFIGS. 4 to 7 or by utilizing any other desired mounting apparatus. -
Bushing 7 includes an internally threadedaperture 68A (or other desired fastening system) which, in the same manner asaperture 68 inFIG. 3 , permits apole 10 to be attached at the front of abow 100 by utilizing apparatus of the type described inFIGS. 2 , 3, 8, 9 or by utilizing any other desired mounting apparatus. - A second point of
attachment 54 for apole 10 is also shown inFIG. 10 . - The mounting system for
bow 100 illustrated inFIG. 10 , which mounting system includespole 10, bracket orriser boss 53, and the other associated components therewith, is essentially equivalent to the mountingsystem 23 illustrated inFIG. 4 , except thatfastener 28 is not required becausebracket 53 is integrated inbow 100 by formingbracket 53 as part of thecentral riser 2. And, any of the various adjust or non-adjustable configurations ofpole 10 can, as is the case of every mounting system described herein, can be utilized in the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 10 . If desired,boss 53 is detachably mounted onbow 100. - The mounting system for
bow 100 which is illustrated inFIG. 10 also includes lower bracket, or lower rise boss, 54.Lower riser boss 54 is essentially equivalent to the mounting collar element 17 illustrated inFIG. 5 , except that a fastener is not, in contrast to collar element 17, required to secureboss 54 to bow 100 becausebracket 54 is integrated inbow 100 by formingbracket 54 as part of thecentral riser 2. If desired,boss 54 is detachably mounted onbow 100. -
FIG. 11 illustrates analternate bracket 24B constructed in accordance with the invention and including generallyorthogonal members Member 70 includes L-shapedaperture 71 formed therethrough, includes internally threadedaperture 72, and includes internally threadedaperture 73. Elongate dovetail 74 is slidably received by elongate dovetail-shapedopening 75 formed inmember 77.Ovate aperture 76 is formed throughmember 77. The externally threaded end ofaperture 78 extends throughaperture 76 and turns into an internally threaded aperture (not visible) that extends into dovetail 74. A fastener (not shown) comparable to fastener 28 (FIG. 5 ) extends throughaperture 79 and turns into internally threadedaperture 68 ofbow 100 to securemember 77 to the front ofbow 100. Oncemember 77 is secured to the front ofbow 100,member 70 can be slidably adjusted with respect tomember 77 by looseningfastener 78 and laterally slidingmember 70 such thatfastener 78 slides alongaperture 76 to a desired position. Aftermember 70 andfastener 78 are slid to the desired position,fastener 78 is turned into the aperture (not visible) formed in dovetail 74 so thatmember 70 is secured in fixed position with respect tomember 77.Monopole 10 is secured tobracket 24B by turning a fastener, forexample fastener 29 inFIG. 4A , into internally threadedaperture 73. The faces ofmembers bracket 24B contacts the side and front ofriser 2 in a manner similar to that ofbrackets - One of reasonable skill in the art understands that all of the above exemplary embodiments of this invention can be manufactured from multiple different materials and that all materials known in the art suitable for producing all embodiments herein as described above, both in the detailed description of the invention and in the figures, are contemplated and taught herein. Preferably, in accordance with the various exemplary embodiments of the invention, all of the parts disclosed herein are produced at least in part from at least one of a plastic, metal, fiberglass, carbon/graphite, nylon, or a ceramic material.
- Moreover, unless specifically noted, it is Applicant's intent that the words and phrases in the specification and the claims be given the commonly accepted generic meaning or an ordinary and accustomed meaning used by those of reasonable skill in the applicable arts. In the instance where these meanings differ, the words and phrases in the specification and the claims should be given the broadest possible generic meaning. If it is intended to limit or narrow these meanings, specific descriptive adjectives will be used.
- Absent the use of these specific adjectives, the words and phrases in the specification and the claims should be given the broadest possible meaning. If any other special meaning is intended for any word or phrase, the specification will clearly state and define the special meaning.
- As used herein, the terms “comprise”, “comprises”, “comprising”, “having”, “including”, “includes”, or any variation thereof are intended to reference a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, composition or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements recited, but can also include other elements not expressly listed and equivalents inherently known or obvious to those of reasonable skill in the art. Other combinations and/or modifications of structures, arrangements, applications, proportions, elements, materials, or components used in the practice of the instant invention, in addition to those specifically recited, can be varied or otherwise particularly adapted to specific environments, manufacturing specifications, design parameters or other operating requirements without departing from the scope of the instant invention and are intended to be included in this disclosure.
- The use of the words “function”, “means” or “step” in the specification or claims is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 USC 112,
Paragraph 6, to define the invention. To the contrary , if such provisions are intended to be invoked to define the invention, then the claims will specifically state the phrases “means for” or “step for” and a function. Contrastingly, the intention is NOT to invoke such provision when the claims cite a “means for” or a “step for” performing a function with recitation of any structure, material, or act in support of the function. If such provision is invoked to define the invention it is intended that the invention not be limited only to the specific structure, materials, or act that are described in the preferred embodiments, but in addition to include any and all structures, materials, or acts that perform the claimed function, along with any and all know or later-developed equivalent materials, structures, or acts for performing the claimed function.
Claims (4)
1. A portable archery bow apparatus for transport to any of a plurality of locations to contact the ground at a selected point to provide support and stability while firing an arrow from the bow apparatus, the bow apparatus comprising
I. a portable bow unit comprising
(a) a central riser having
(i) an upper portion,
(ii) a lower portion,
(iii) a front and a rear, and
(iv) a pair of sides;
(b) a hand grip on said central riser,
(c) a first upper limb connected to and extending outwardly from said upper portion of said riser;
(d) a second lower limb connected to and extending outwardly from said lower portion of said riser;
(e) rotatable members each mounted on one of said limbs and selected from a group consisting of wheels and cams;
II. only a single portable ground contacting support pole to contact the ground to provide stability while firing an arrow from said bow unit; and,
III. a first mounting bracket below said hand grip and intermediate said hand grip and said second lower limb, said first mounting bracket
(i) supporting said portable support pole,
(ii) fixedly attaching said portable support pole directly to said central riser and spaced apart from said central riser such that said bow unit and said portable support pole move simultaneously in unison with said portable support pole remaining in fixed orientation with respect to said bow; and,
(iii) providing a first stabilizing fixed point of attachment for said portable support pole,
such that said portable support pole is positioned substantially completely beneath said hand grip and extends downwardly past said second lower limb.
2. A portable archery bow apparatus for transport to any of a plurality of locations to contact the ground at a selected point to provide support and stability while firing an arrow from the bow apparatus, the bow apparatus comprising
I. a portable bow unit comprising
(a) a central riser having
(i) an upper portion,
(ii) a lower portion,
(iii) a front and a rear, and
(iv) a pair of sides;
(b) a hand grip on said central riser,
(c) a first upper limb connected to and extending outwardly from said upper portion of said riser;
(d) a second lower limb connected to and extending outwardly from said lower portion of said riser;
(e) rotatable members each mounted on one of said limbs and selected from a group consisting of wheels and cams;
II. only a single portable ground contacting support pole to contact the ground to provide stability while firing an arrow from said bow unit;
III. a first mounting bracket below said hand grip and intermediate said hand grip and said second lower limb, said first mounting bracket
(i) supporting said portable support pole,
(ii) fixedly attaching said portable support pole directly to said central riser and spaced apart from said central riser such that said bow unit and said portable support pole move simultaneously in unison with said portable support pole remaining in fixed orientation with respect to said bow; and,
(iii) providing a first stabilizing fixed point of attachment for said portable support pole,
such that said portable support pole is positioned substantially completely beneath said hand grip and extends downwardly past said second lower limb; and,
IV. a pole stabilization configuration comprising an elongate arm interconnecting said support pole and said first mounting bracket.
3. A portable archery bow apparatus for transport to any of a plurality of locations to contact the ground at a selected point to provide support and stability while firing an arrow from the bow apparatus, the bow apparatus comprising
II. a portable bow unit comprising
(a) a central riser having
(i) an upper portion,
(ii) a lower portion,
(iii) a front and a rear, and
(iv) a pair of sides;
(b) a hand grip on said central riser,
(c) a first upper limb connected to and extending outwardly from said upper portion of said riser;
(d) a second lower limb connected to and extending outwardly from said lower portion of said riser;
(e) rotatable members each mounted on one of said limbs and selected from a group consisting of wheels and cams;
II. only a single portable ground contacting support pole to contact the ground to provide stability while firing an arrow from said bow unit;
III. a first mounting bracket below said hand grip and intermediate said hand grip and said lower limb, said mounting bracket
(i) supporting said portable support pole,
(ii) fixedly attaching said portable support pole directly to said central riser such that
said portable support pole is spaced apart from said central riser, and
said bow unit and said pole move simultaneously in unison with said portable support pole remaining in fixed orientation with respect to said bow; and,
(iii) providing a first stabilizing fixed point of attachment for said pole such that said portable support pole is positioned substantially completely beneath said hand grip and extends downwardly past said second lower limb; and,
IV. a second mounting bracket
(i) fixedly attaching said portable support pole directly to said lower portion of said central riser at a point below and spaced apart from
said first mounting bracket to provide a second fixed stabilizing point of attachment for said pole, and
said central riser,
such that said bow unit and said portable support pole move simultaneously in unison, and
(ii) providing a second stabilizing fixed point of attachment for said portable support pole such that said pole is positioned substantially beneath said hand grip and extends downwardly past said second lower limb.
4. A portable archery bow apparatus for transport to any of a plurality of locations to contact the ground at a selected point to provide support and stability while firing an arrow from the bow apparatus, the bow apparatus comprising
I. a portable bow unit comprising
(a) a central riser having
(i) an upper portion,
(ii) a lower portion,
(iii) a front and a rear, and
(iv) a pair of sides;
(b) a hand grip on said central riser,
(c) a first upper limb connected to and extending outwardly from said upper portion of said riser;
(d) a second lower limb connected to and extending outwardly from said lower portion of said riser;
(e) rotatable members each mounted on one of said limbs and selected from a group consisting of wheels and cams;
II. only a single portable ground contacting support pole to contact the ground to provide stability while firing an arrow from said bow unit;
Ill. a first mounting bracket below said hand grip and intermediate said hand grip and said lower limb, said mounting bracket
(i) supporting said portable support pole,
(ii) fixedly attaching said portable support pole directly to said central riser such that
said portable support pole is spaced apart from said central riser, and
said bow unit and said pole move simultaneously in unison with said portable support pole remaining in fixed orientation with respect to said bow; and,
(iii) providing for said pole at said first mounting bracket a first stabilizing fixed point of attachment such that said portable support pole is positioned substantially completely beneath said hand grip and extends downwardly past said second lower limb;
IV. a pole stabilization configuration comprising an elongate arm interconnecting said first mounting bracket and said support pole to provide for said pole at said elongate arm a second fixed stabilizing point of attachment;
V. a second mounting bracket fixedly attaching said elongate arm directly to said lower portion of said central riser at a point below and spaced apart from said first mounting bracket and said central riser to provide for said arm at said second mounting bracket a third fixed stabilizing point of attachment to stabilize said pole such that
(i) said bow unit and said portable support pole move simultaneously in unison, and
(ii) said pole is positioned substantially beneath said hand grip and extends downwardly past said second lower limb.
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