Indexed scale fastener with damping means for use in conjunction with an archery bow
US5388563A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41B5/1426
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention apparatus is a novel and unique combination of a damping member adapted to an indexed scale fastener for use with an archery bow. The indexed scale fastener and the damping member can be used together or separately. The damping member can be used at locations on the archery bow which are remote from the indexed scale fastener. The concept is to have the indexed scale fastener adapted to the conventional threaded openings where the prior art hex screws are located. A user can screw the indexed scale fastener to the archery bow and measure the poundage applied to the archery bow by simply reading the scale provided on the indexed scale fastener. The damping member can be threadedly mounted to the indexed scale fastener or to the archery bow, where the damping member absorbs the vibrations and shock in both the longitudinal and lateral directions caused by releasing of the arrow from the archery bow. The damping member also serves to dampen the sound of the archery bow and make the shooting of the arrow smoother.
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