Compound archery bow
US5433792A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41B5/0026
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compound archery bow that includes a handle having a pair of flexible limbs mounted on and projecting from spaced ends of the handle. A bow handle is of cast magnesium construction, and cable guide and limb mounting arrangements employ inexpensive hardware in place of expensive manufacturing processes to provide mounting openings. In one embodiment, the handle includes a laterally opening pocket, a nut received in the pocket, and a screw extending through the limb into the pocket and received in the nut. In another embodiment, a first opening with a threaded insert is provided in the handle. A second threaded opening intersects the first opening. A screw extends through the limb into the first opening. A set screw is provided in the second opening to lock the limb screw. In another embodiment, the handle is provided with an opening that tapers toward the rear. A tapered bushing is received in the opening. A screw extends through a cable guide into the bushing to mount same. In another embodiment, a limb pivot arrangement is provided which includes a pair of concave channels on the handle, and complementary part-spherical bosses on the limb.
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