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- This disclosure relates generally to archery devices, and more particularly to a bow stabilizer assembly for counteracting movement of a bow when shooting an arrow.
- the bow stabilizer assembly also may include a bow stick mounting assembly to further assist in stabilizing a bow.
- vibration and torque applied to the hand grip can cause inaccuracy of the shot. This can be more severe, depending on whether the bow is a compound bow, the way in which the bow is gripped, the strength of the archer with respect to supporting a bow in a free bow hand and the desired shot distance. At close range or when using less than a full draw, the torqueing, vibration and resulting inaccuracy may not be very extreme. However, this is not the case when shooting a longer distance.
- Prior art stabilizers for bows commonly are configured to extend forward from a mounting position on the face of the riser and below the hand grip.
- the stabilizers are intended to reduce noise and vibration, by increasing the inertia of the bow, and ultimately to resist movement.
- the common low, fixed, forward extending configuration for bow stabilizers appears to have limited potential to dampen bow movement that is due to torqueing the bow, especially when shooting greater distances or with the bow in more extreme shooting positions.
- use of bow sticks or a leg extending straight downward from a bow to help stabilize and support a bow have not been particularly advantageous because they tend to lack adjustability and limit the position of the bow when aiming. As such, they tend to be ineffective in resisting torqueing of the bow. Accordingly, there is a continuing need for improved stabilization of a bow to improve accuracy by resistance to torqueing of the bow and enhanced support for a bow, especially if electing to shoot greater distances.
- the present disclosure addresses one or more disadvantages of the prior art and provides effective bow stabilizer assembly arrangements capable of providing improved bow stability and resistance to movement when shooting an arrow.
- the devices provide improvements with respect to resistance to torqueing of a bow, and ability to adjust directional resistance to torqueing of a bow, as well as providing a bow stick mounting assembly that when used in combination with a bow stick assembly provides more fluid support for a bow when aiming and shooting an arrow.
- this disclosure provides a bow stabilizer assembly for stabilizing an archery bow having a hand grip on a riser portion of the bow, the bow stabilizer assembly including a rod having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the rod connects to the riser portion at a location spaced above the hand grip.
- the bow stabilizer assembly further includes a bow stick mounting assembly comprising a bracket rotatably connected to the rod, a pivot connected to the bracket and extending below and perpendicular to the rod, and a coupling connected to the pivot and having a distal end that is movable toward and away from the bow.
- a bow stick assembly may be connected to the coupling to use in combination with the bow stabilizer assembly.
- the bow stick assembly may be rotatable relative to the coupling.
- the bow stick assembly may provide further support while stabilizing the bow and permitting more fluid ability to aim and shoot the bow.
- novel and nonobvious structures disclosed herein allow for unique advantages in bow stabilization with respect to bow torqueing, noise and vibration, as well as enhanced support, and present various configurations to provide desired features for end users.
- FIG. 1 is a side view of a bow stabilizer assembly connected to a bow, including a bow stick mounting assembly and a bow stick assembly connected thereto.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of bow stabilizer assembly of FIG. 1 , without the bow stick assembly.
- FIG. 3 is a closer view of the bow stabilizer assembly of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 is a closer side perspective view of the bow stabilizer assembly of FIG. 1 , with the bow stick assembly.
- FIG. 5 is a side view of the bow stabilizer assembly, with the bow stick assembly in a folded position.
- FIG. 6 is a closer front perspective view of the bow stabilizer assembly of FIGS. 1 - 5 , with the bow stick assembly in a folded position.
- FIG. 7 is a closer front perspective view of the bow stabilizer assembly of FIGS. 1 - 6 with a damper removed.
- FIG. 8 is a closer front perspective view of a bow riser portion having an opening above the hand grip for mounting of a bow stabilizer assembly.
- FIG. 9 is a closer lower perspective view of a first connector that connects to a coupling of the bow stick mounting assembly.
- FIG. 10 is closer upper perspective view of a second connector that connects a bow stick assembly to the first connector of the bow stick mounting assembly.
- FIG. 11 is a side view of the bow stick assembly of FIGS. 1 and 5 .
- FIG. 12 is a side view of the bow stick assembly of FIG. 11 in a folded position.
- FIGS. 1 - 12 show advantageous examples of such bow stabilizer assemblies.
- FIGS. 1 - 12 illustrate an example bow stabilizer assembly 10 for stabilizing an archery bow 12 having a hand grip 14 on a riser portion 16 of the bow 12 .
- the bow stabilizer assembly 10 includes a rod 18 having a proximal end 20 and a distal end 22 .
- the proximal end 20 of the rod 18 connects to the riser portion 16 at a location spaced above the hand grip 14 .
- the bow stabilizer assembly 10 also includes a bow stick mounting assembly 30 including a bracket 32 rotatably connected to the rod 18 , a pivot 34 connected to the bracket 32 and extending below and perpendicular to the rod 18 , and a coupling 36 connected to the pivot 34 and having a distal end 38 that is movable toward and away from the bow 12 .
- the connection of the proximal end 20 of the rod 18 to the riser portion 16 may, for example, include an opening 40 in the riser portion 16 that directly receives the proximal end 20 of the rod 18 opening 40 .
- the opening 40 may receive a fitting 42 that receives the proximal end 20 of the rod 18 .
- the fitting 42 may threadably receive a threaded proximal end of the rod or a complementary fitting that holds the proximal end 20 of the rod 18 and permits adjustment of the rotational position of the rod 18 relative to the riser portion 16 of the bow 12 .
- the rod 18 of the bow stabilizer assembly 10 accordingly may be removably connected to the riser portion 16 . While the rod 18 alternatively may have a single or multiple rotational (angular) positions relative to the riser portion 16 , it is advantageous to permit rotation of the rod 18 relative to the riser portion 16 with sufficient friction or detent positions to hold the rod 18 in virtually any selected rotational position. As discussed further herein, this permits unique adjustment relative to directional torqueing of the bow 12 .
- a backstop 46 is located on the rod 18
- the bracket 32 is located between the backstop 46 and the distal end 22 of the rod 18 .
- the bow stabilizer assembly 10 may include at least one damper 48 connected to a distal portion 50 of the rod 18 .
- the damper 48 includes multiple components, such as a first rearward damper 48 a and second forward damper 48 b , and is threadably connected to the distal end 22 of the rod 18 .
- the rod 18 may support multiple separate dampers connected to a rod threadably or by other suitable means.
- the backstop 46 is located on the rod 18
- the bracket 32 is located between the backstop 46 and the at least one damper 48 .
- the bracket 32 may rotate about a longitudinal axis of at least a portion of the rod 18 , here the distal portion 50 , and its relative movement along the rod 18 is blocked rearward by the backstop 46 and forward by the at least one damper 48 .
- a bracket may be rotatably (including pivotally) connect to the rod in a different manner, and that movement along the rod also may be controlled by alternative structures.
- the rod 18 has a plurality of bends and the distal portion 50 extends forward from and at a height below the proximal end 20 of the rod 28 such that the distal end 22 of the rod 18 is in front of at least a portion of the hand grip 14 .
- This provides an advantage by which rotation of the rod 18 relative to the riser portion 16 provides selected directional resistance to torqueing of the bow 12 . It will be appreciated that this occurs upon rotating the rod 18 to displace the distal portion 50 and damper 48 , if so equipped, to the left or right of its neutral bottom dead center location.
- the bow stabilizer assembly 10 permits custom tuning to resist twisting or other torqueing of the bow 12 by adjusting the rotational position of the rod 18 .
- the bow stabilizer assembly 10 may be used in combination with a bow stick assembly 60 that connects to the coupling 36 .
- the bracket 32 is rotatable relative to the rod 18 and may rotate about an axis along a length of the distal portion 50 of the rod 18 .
- the pivot 34 allows pivoting of the coupling 36 toward and away from the bow 12 , such that a bow stick assembly 60 may be pivoted toward or away from a lower portion of the bow 12 .
- the bow stick assembly 60 is rotatable relative to the coupling 36 .
- the coupling 36 having a first connector 62 and a proximal end 64 of the bow stick assembly 60 having a second connector 66 that is rotatable relative to the first connector 62 about a common axis though the first connector 62 and second connector 66 .
- the first connector 62 is in the form of a hub and the second connector 66 is in the form of a hub receiver that receives and is rotatable relative to the hub.
- the connectors may have a quick connect and disconnect configuration. This provides advantageous convenience in connecting and disconnecting the bow stick assembly 60 relative to the bow 12 when transporting, using and/or stowing the bow 12 and bow stick assembly 60 .
- the first and second connectors could have alternative structures by which they would be permanently rotatably or fixedly joined, or may have a quick connect and disconnect configuration but not be rotatable relative to each other.
- the bow stick assembly 60 and first connector 62 essentially utilizes components from a rifle support known as the Stoney Point® Rapid Pivot Folding Bipod.
- a rifle support known as the Stoney Point® Rapid Pivot Folding Bipod.
- the inventor is not aware of a previously known way in which one could utilize such components to be a bow stick assembly and to provide the advantages provided by the bow stabilizer assembly 10 and the bow stick mounting assembly 30 .
- the example bow stick assembly 60 is an example of a bow stick assembly that may be combined for use with the bow stabilizer assembly 10 .
- first connectors and bow stick assemblies having second connectors may be utilized, whether having one or more sticks, so as to provide a monpod, bipod, tripod or other supporting structure.
- the bow stick assembly may take many different forms.
- the bow stick assembly 60 shown in combination with the bow stabilizer assembly 10 in the present example includes a bipod having two elongated sticks 70 having proximal ends 72 that are pivotally connected. As illustrated, the elongated sticks 70 are pivotally connected to each other and to the second connector 66 , which is the hub receiver in this example.
- the elongated sticks 70 of the example bow stick assembly 60 also are foldable, by having slidably receivable connectors that are linked by resilient cords. It will be appreciated that the elongated sticks 70 may be of any desired length or be length adjustable, so as to provide bow support when a person is standing or kneeling, or for persons of different heights.
- the elongated sticks 70 may be rigid but it has been found to be more advantageous to have the elongated sticks 70 of the bow stick assembly 60 be flexible. This permits more body movement, whether forward or rearward, set high or low, and/or leaning side to side, and more variability when aiming.
- the multiple pivot axes effectively provided by the bow stabilizer assembly 10 and the bow stick mounting assembly 30 enable multiple stabilizing adjustments including resistance to torqueing, reduced noise and vibration and support that facilitates more fluid and dynamic movement when aiming a bow.
- the bow stick assembly 60 shown also provides for rotation of the first connector 62 relative to the second connector 66 , to turn side-to-side relative to the position of the elongated sticks 70 having distal ends in contact with the ground.
Abstract
A bow stabilizer assembly for stabilizing an archery bow having a hand grip on a riser portion of the bow, the bow stabilizer assembly including a rod having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the rod connects to the riser portion at a location spaced above the hand grip. The bow stabilizer assembly further includes a bow stick mounting assembly comprising a bracket rotatably connected to the rod, a pivot connected to the bracket and extending below and perpendicular to the rod, and a coupling connected to the pivot and having a distal end that is movable toward and away from the bow. A bow stick assembly may be connected to the coupling to use in combination with the bow stabilizer assembly.
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- This disclosure relates generally to archery devices, and more particularly to a bow stabilizer assembly for counteracting movement of a bow when shooting an arrow. The bow stabilizer assembly also may include a bow stick mounting assembly to further assist in stabilizing a bow.
- When gripping a bow, aiming and shooting an arrow, vibration and torque applied to the hand grip can cause inaccuracy of the shot. This can be more severe, depending on whether the bow is a compound bow, the way in which the bow is gripped, the strength of the archer with respect to supporting a bow in a free bow hand and the desired shot distance. At close range or when using less than a full draw, the torqueing, vibration and resulting inaccuracy may not be very extreme. However, this is not the case when shooting a longer distance.
- Generally, long distance bow hunting has been frowned upon and there have not been desirable solutions for achieving enhanced accuracy in shooting a substantial distance, such as over 40 yards. However, in recent years, interest has increased in shooting longer distances, such as for target practice. In such instances, the torque applied to the bow and the vibration and noise when shooting is exacerbated and can cause unsteadiness that results in an arrow straying a few feet or more from the intended target.
- Prior art stabilizers for bows commonly are configured to extend forward from a mounting position on the face of the riser and below the hand grip. The stabilizers are intended to reduce noise and vibration, by increasing the inertia of the bow, and ultimately to resist movement. However, the common low, fixed, forward extending configuration for bow stabilizers appears to have limited potential to dampen bow movement that is due to torqueing the bow, especially when shooting greater distances or with the bow in more extreme shooting positions. In addition, use of bow sticks or a leg extending straight downward from a bow to help stabilize and support a bow have not been particularly advantageous because they tend to lack adjustability and limit the position of the bow when aiming. As such, they tend to be ineffective in resisting torqueing of the bow. Accordingly, there is a continuing need for improved stabilization of a bow to improve accuracy by resistance to torqueing of the bow and enhanced support for a bow, especially if electing to shoot greater distances.
- The scope of the present disclosure is defined solely by the appended claims, and nothing in this summary is intended to limit the claims. Moreover, there are aspects of the present subject matter that may be embodied separately or together in various bow stabilizer assemblies. These aspects may be employed alone or in combination with other aspects of the subject matter described herein and the description of these aspects together is not intended to preclude use of these aspects separately or the claiming of such aspects separately or in different combinations, as set forth in the claims appended hereto.
- The present disclosure addresses one or more disadvantages of the prior art and provides effective bow stabilizer assembly arrangements capable of providing improved bow stability and resistance to movement when shooting an arrow. Indeed, in addition to providing noise and vibration suppression, the devices provide improvements with respect to resistance to torqueing of a bow, and ability to adjust directional resistance to torqueing of a bow, as well as providing a bow stick mounting assembly that when used in combination with a bow stick assembly provides more fluid support for a bow when aiming and shooting an arrow.
- In one aspect, this disclosure provides a bow stabilizer assembly for stabilizing an archery bow having a hand grip on a riser portion of the bow, the bow stabilizer assembly including a rod having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the rod connects to the riser portion at a location spaced above the hand grip. The bow stabilizer assembly further includes a bow stick mounting assembly comprising a bracket rotatably connected to the rod, a pivot connected to the bracket and extending below and perpendicular to the rod, and a coupling connected to the pivot and having a distal end that is movable toward and away from the bow.
- In accordance with another aspect, a bow stick assembly may be connected to the coupling to use in combination with the bow stabilizer assembly. The bow stick assembly may be rotatable relative to the coupling. The bow stick assembly may provide further support while stabilizing the bow and permitting more fluid ability to aim and shoot the bow.
- The novel and nonobvious structures disclosed herein allow for unique advantages in bow stabilization with respect to bow torqueing, noise and vibration, as well as enhanced support, and present various configurations to provide desired features for end users.
- In describing the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawing figures wherein like parts have like reference numerals, and wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a side view of a bow stabilizer assembly connected to a bow, including a bow stick mounting assembly and a bow stick assembly connected thereto. -
FIG. 2 is a side view of bow stabilizer assembly ofFIG. 1 , without the bow stick assembly. -
FIG. 3 is a closer view of the bow stabilizer assembly ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 4 is a closer side perspective view of the bow stabilizer assembly ofFIG. 1 , with the bow stick assembly. -
FIG. 5 is a side view of the bow stabilizer assembly, with the bow stick assembly in a folded position. -
FIG. 6 is a closer front perspective view of the bow stabilizer assembly ofFIGS. 1-5 , with the bow stick assembly in a folded position. -
FIG. 7 is a closer front perspective view of the bow stabilizer assembly ofFIGS. 1-6 with a damper removed. -
FIG. 8 is a closer front perspective view of a bow riser portion having an opening above the hand grip for mounting of a bow stabilizer assembly. -
FIG. 9 is a closer lower perspective view of a first connector that connects to a coupling of the bow stick mounting assembly. -
FIG. 10 is closer upper perspective view of a second connector that connects a bow stick assembly to the first connector of the bow stick mounting assembly. -
FIG. 11 is a side view of the bow stick assembly ofFIGS. 1 and 5 . -
FIG. 12 is a side view of the bow stick assembly ofFIG. 11 in a folded position. - It should be understood that the drawings are not to scale. While some details of bow stabilizing assemblies and other plan and section views of the particular components have not been included, such details are considered to be within the comprehension of those of skill in the art in light of the present disclosure. It also should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the examples illustrated.
- Although the following discloses examples of bow stabilizer assemblies, persons of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the teachings of this disclosure are in no way limited to the specific examples shown. On the contrary, it is contemplated that the teachings of this disclosure may be implemented in alternative configurations, with alternative materials.
- In general, the example bow stabilizer assemblies described herein facilitate convenient enhanced stabilization when aiming and shooting a bow.
FIGS. 1-12 show advantageous examples of such bow stabilizer assemblies. -
FIGS. 1-12 illustrate an examplebow stabilizer assembly 10 for stabilizing anarchery bow 12 having ahand grip 14 on ariser portion 16 of thebow 12. Thebow stabilizer assembly 10 includes arod 18 having aproximal end 20 and adistal end 22. Theproximal end 20 of therod 18 connects to theriser portion 16 at a location spaced above thehand grip 14. Thebow stabilizer assembly 10 also includes a bowstick mounting assembly 30 including abracket 32 rotatably connected to therod 18, apivot 34 connected to thebracket 32 and extending below and perpendicular to therod 18, and acoupling 36 connected to thepivot 34 and having adistal end 38 that is movable toward and away from thebow 12. - The connection of the
proximal end 20 of therod 18 to theriser portion 16 may, for example, include an opening 40 in theriser portion 16 that directly receives theproximal end 20 of therod 18 opening 40. Alternatively, the opening 40 may receive afitting 42 that receives theproximal end 20 of therod 18. It will be appreciated that the opening may receive such afitting 42, as shown inFIG. 8 . Thefitting 42 may threadably receive a threaded proximal end of the rod or a complementary fitting that holds theproximal end 20 of therod 18 and permits adjustment of the rotational position of therod 18 relative to theriser portion 16 of thebow 12. Therod 18 of thebow stabilizer assembly 10 accordingly may be removably connected to theriser portion 16. While therod 18 alternatively may have a single or multiple rotational (angular) positions relative to theriser portion 16, it is advantageous to permit rotation of therod 18 relative to theriser portion 16 with sufficient friction or detent positions to hold therod 18 in virtually any selected rotational position. As discussed further herein, this permits unique adjustment relative to directional torqueing of thebow 12. - As may be best seen in
FIGS. 3 and 6 , abackstop 46 is located on therod 18, and thebracket 32 is located between thebackstop 46 and thedistal end 22 of therod 18. Thebow stabilizer assembly 10 may include at least onedamper 48 connected to adistal portion 50 of therod 18. In the present example, as shown inFIGS. 6 and 7 , thedamper 48 includes multiple components, such as a firstrearward damper 48 a and secondforward damper 48 b, and is threadably connected to thedistal end 22 of therod 18. However, it will be appreciated that therod 18 may support multiple separate dampers connected to a rod threadably or by other suitable means. Also, thebackstop 46 is located on therod 18, and thebracket 32 is located between thebackstop 46 and the at least onedamper 48. Thus, thebracket 32 may rotate about a longitudinal axis of at least a portion of therod 18, here thedistal portion 50, and its relative movement along therod 18 is blocked rearward by thebackstop 46 and forward by the at least onedamper 48. However, it will be appreciated that a bracket may be rotatably (including pivotally) connect to the rod in a different manner, and that movement along the rod also may be controlled by alternative structures. - Another unique feature of the present example
bow stabilizer assembly 10, as may be seen inFIGS. 1-6 , is that therod 18 has a plurality of bends and thedistal portion 50 extends forward from and at a height below theproximal end 20 of the rod 28 such that thedistal end 22 of therod 18 is in front of at least a portion of thehand grip 14. This provides an advantage by which rotation of therod 18 relative to theriser portion 16 provides selected directional resistance to torqueing of thebow 12. It will be appreciated that this occurs upon rotating therod 18 to displace thedistal portion 50 anddamper 48, if so equipped, to the left or right of its neutral bottom dead center location. Thus, thebow stabilizer assembly 10 permits custom tuning to resist twisting or other torqueing of thebow 12 by adjusting the rotational position of therod 18. - As seen in
FIGS. 1, 4-7 and 11-12 , thebow stabilizer assembly 10 may be used in combination with abow stick assembly 60 that connects to thecoupling 36. In this example, thebracket 32 is rotatable relative to therod 18 and may rotate about an axis along a length of thedistal portion 50 of therod 18. Thepivot 34 allows pivoting of thecoupling 36 toward and away from thebow 12, such that abow stick assembly 60 may be pivoted toward or away from a lower portion of thebow 12. In addition, thebow stick assembly 60 is rotatable relative to thecoupling 36. This is provided by thecoupling 36 having afirst connector 62 and aproximal end 64 of thebow stick assembly 60 having asecond connector 66 that is rotatable relative to thefirst connector 62 about a common axis though thefirst connector 62 andsecond connector 66. - As may best be seen in
FIGS. 3-4, 6-7, 9-10 and 12 , in the present example, thefirst connector 62 is in the form of a hub and thesecond connector 66 is in the form of a hub receiver that receives and is rotatable relative to the hub. As may be seen in the examples of afirst connector 62 in the form of a hub and thesecond connector 66 in the form of a hub receiver, the connectors may have a quick connect and disconnect configuration. This provides advantageous convenience in connecting and disconnecting thebow stick assembly 60 relative to thebow 12 when transporting, using and/or stowing thebow 12 and bowstick assembly 60. However, it will be appreciated that the first and second connectors could have alternative structures by which they would be permanently rotatably or fixedly joined, or may have a quick connect and disconnect configuration but not be rotatable relative to each other. - As shown, the
bow stick assembly 60 andfirst connector 62 essentially utilizes components from a rifle support known as the Stoney Point® Rapid Pivot Folding Bipod. However, the inventor is not aware of a previously known way in which one could utilize such components to be a bow stick assembly and to provide the advantages provided by thebow stabilizer assembly 10 and the bowstick mounting assembly 30. Moreover, it will be appreciated that the examplebow stick assembly 60 is an example of a bow stick assembly that may be combined for use with thebow stabilizer assembly 10. However, one will appreciate that various different first connectors and bow stick assemblies having second connectors may be utilized, whether having one or more sticks, so as to provide a monpod, bipod, tripod or other supporting structure. Indeed, the bow stick assembly may take many different forms. - The
bow stick assembly 60 shown in combination with thebow stabilizer assembly 10 in the present example includes a bipod having two elongated sticks 70 having proximal ends 72 that are pivotally connected. As illustrated, the elongated sticks 70 are pivotally connected to each other and to thesecond connector 66, which is the hub receiver in this example. The elongated sticks 70 of the examplebow stick assembly 60 also are foldable, by having slidably receivable connectors that are linked by resilient cords. It will be appreciated that the elongated sticks 70 may be of any desired length or be length adjustable, so as to provide bow support when a person is standing or kneeling, or for persons of different heights. The elongated sticks 70 may be rigid but it has been found to be more advantageous to have the elongated sticks 70 of thebow stick assembly 60 be flexible. This permits more body movement, whether forward or rearward, set high or low, and/or leaning side to side, and more variability when aiming. - The multiple pivot axes effectively provided by the
bow stabilizer assembly 10 and the bowstick mounting assembly 30 enable multiple stabilizing adjustments including resistance to torqueing, reduced noise and vibration and support that facilitates more fluid and dynamic movement when aiming a bow. Thus, it is highly advantageous to have the ability to change the rotational position and thereby tune the damping provided by the rod 18 (with or without a damper element connected thereto), to rotate thebow 12 androd 18 relative to thebracket 32 of the bowstick mounting assembly 30, and to pivot thebow 12 androd 18 about thepivot 34 so as to permit angular adjustment of thecoupling 36 that is connected to thebow stick assembly 60. Thebow stick assembly 60 shown also provides for rotation of thefirst connector 62 relative to thesecond connector 66, to turn side-to-side relative to the position of the elongated sticks 70 having distal ends in contact with the ground. - Although described in terms of preferred and alternative examples, the present subject matter may be employed in other configurations and with other materials without departing from the principles of the subject matter as described above and as set forth in the following claims.
- From the description of the above examples, it will be further understood that this disclosure provides bow stabilizer assemblies that may incorporate many advantages over the prior art. Reduced torqueing provides enhanced accuracy and inclusion of the bow stick mounting assembly facilitates use of bow sticks to provide enhanced support of a bow while permitting more fluid aiming.
- Thus, the foregoing detailed description and accompanying drawings have been provided by way of explanation and illustration and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. Many variations in the presently preferred examples illustrated herein will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, and remain within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.
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1. A bow stabilizer assembly for stabilizing an archery bow having a hand grip on a riser portion of the bow, the bow stabilizer assembly comprising:
a rod having a proximal end and a distal end;
the proximal end of the rod connects to the riser portion at a location spaced above the hand grip; and
a bow stick mounting assembly comprising a bracket rotatably connected to the rod, a pivot connected to the bracket and extending below and perpendicular to the rod, and a coupling connected to the pivot and having a distal end that is movable toward and away from the bow.
2. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the proximal end of the rod connects to an opening in the riser portion.
3. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rod is rotatably adjustable relative to the riser portion.
4. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 3 , wherein resistance to torqueing of the bow is adjustable via rotational adjustment of the rod relative to the riser portion.
5. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 1 , wherein a backstop is located on the rod, and the bracket is located between the backstop and the distal end of the rod.
6. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 1 , further comprising at least one damper connected to a distal portion of the rod.
7. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rod has a plurality of bends and a distal portion that extends forward from and at a height below the proximal end of the rod such that the distal end of the rod is directly in front of at least a portion of the hand grip.
8. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 7 , wherein rotation of the rod relative to the riser portion provides selected directional resistance to torqueing of the bow.
9. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 1 in combination with a bow stick assembly, wherein the bow stick assembly connects to the coupling.
10. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 9 , wherein the bow stick assembly is rotatable relative to the coupling.
11. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 9 , wherein the coupling further comprises a first connector and a proximal end of the bow stick assembly further comprises a second connector that is rotatable relative to the first connector.
12. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 11 , wherein the first connector further comprises a hub and the second connector further comprises a hub receiver that receives and is rotatable relative to the hub.
13. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 11 , wherein the first connector and the second connector have a quick connect and disconnect configuration.
14. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 9 , wherein the bow stick assembly further comprises a bipod including two elongated sticks having proximal ends that are pivotally connected.
15. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 14 , wherein the elongated sticks of the bow stick assembly are foldable.
16. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 14 , wherein the elongated sticks of the bow stick assembly are flexible.
17. A bow stabilizer assembly for stabilizing an archery bow having a hand grip on a riser portion of the bow, the bow stabilizer assembly comprising:
a rod having a proximal end and a distal end;
the proximal end of the rod connects to the riser portion at a location spaced above the hand grip; and
wherein the rod has a plurality of bends and a distal portion that extends forward from and at a height below the proximal end of the rod such that the distal end of the rod is directly in front of at least a portion of the hand grip.
18. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 17 , wherein the proximal end of the rod connects to an opening in the riser portion and the rod is rotatably adjustable relative to the riser portion.
19. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 18 , wherein resistance to torqueing of the bow is adjustable via rotational adjustment of the rod relative to the riser portion.
20. The bow stabilizer assembly of claim 17 , further comprising a bow stick mounting assembly comprising a bracket rotatably connected to the rod, a pivot connected to the bracket and extending below and perpendicular to the rod, and a coupling connected to the pivot and having a distal end that is movable toward and away from the bow.
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