US20150136106A1 - Dual Inverted Limb - Google Patents
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- Archery bows have been in existence in many forms for thousands of years. Many ancient civilizations had variety of shaped bows that gave the bow unique features and more power. In recent years, crossbows, compound bows, and recurve bows have also had many improvements to increase power, improve accuracy, decrease overall size and weight, and decrease the shock that the weapon produces during and after the shot. The shape of the limbs can have a significant impact on the displaced energy.
- the dual inverted limb includes a pair of limbs where each limb extends from a central riser in the forward direction away from the shooter and has a limb tip that ends on the opposite side of the riser near the shooter.
- a bow is adapted to shoot a projectile along a direction of flight.
- the bow includes a riser, a first limb, a second limb, and a drawstring.
- the riser extends between a first end and a second end in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of flight.
- the riser includes a first side and a second side that each extend between the first and the second ends of the riser.
- the first side of the riser is spaced from the second side of the riser along the direction of flight.
- the riser includes a first mount that is adjacent the first end of the riser and a second mount that is adjacent the second end of the riser.
- the first limb extends along a first contour from a proximal end to a distal end.
- the first limb is mounted to the first mount of the riser adjacent the proximal end of the first limb.
- the first contour includes a first attachment segment that extends from a proximal end to a distal end.
- the first attachment segment is positioned adjacent the first mount.
- the second limb extends along a second contour from a proximal end to a distal end.
- the second limb is mounted to the second mount of the riser adjacent the proximal end of the second limb.
- the second contour includes a second attachment segment that extends from a proximal end to a distal end.
- the second attachment segment is positioned adjacent the second mount.
- the drawstring is operably connected to the first and the second limbs adjacent the distal ends of the first and the second limbs.
- the first and the second attachment segments at least partially extend in the direction of flight from the proximal end to the distal end of the corresponding attachment segment.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bow according to the principles of the present disclosure, in particular FIG. 1 illustrates a recurve crossbow;
- FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the bow of FIG. 1 , the bow illustrated in an undrawn configuration;
- FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the bow of FIG. 1 , the bow illustrated in a drawn configuration;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a bow according to the principles of the present disclosure, in particular FIG. 4 illustrates a recurve bow;
- FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view of the bow of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a bow according to the principles of the present disclosure, in particular FIG. 6 illustrates a compound crossbow;
- FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the bow of FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a bow according to the principles of the present disclosure, in particular FIG. 8 illustrates a compound bow
- FIG. 9 is a left side elevation view of the bow of FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 10 is a left side elevation view of a bow according to the principles of the present disclosure, in particular FIG. 10 illustrates a compound bow in a drawn configuration;
- FIG. 11 is a left side elevation view of the bow of FIG. 10 , the bow illustrated in an undrawn configuration;
- FIG. 12 is a left side elevation view of a bow including a riser of the bow of FIG. 10 ;
- FIG. 13 is a left side elevation view of the bow of FIG. 8 .
- crossbow manufacturers are making crossbows with almost parallel limbs to reduce recoil, but are also faced with reducing powerstroke in accomplishing the task. Furthermore, they are increasing the size and width of the riser to position the limbs to get them in position to be mounted near parallel. Essentially, getting the limbs to this position reduces powerstroke and increases the weight of the crossbow which are both negative aspects. Finally, crossbow manufacturers have been designing the foot stirrup into the riser to take advantage of the extra space provided by the larger riser.
- Modern recurve bows do not attempt to cancel recoil from the shot.
- Modern recurves need the limbs pointing in the near vertical direction to get enough draw length from the flexing of the limbs tips, and therefore they are very long (e.g., 38′′ or more) with long slightly curved limbs to get sufficient limb tip flex to obtain the draw length.
- Dual Inverted Limb Systems include configurations that provide various advantages over prior art bows using prior art limb and riser systems.
- the Dual Inverted Limb Systems disclosed herein can be used to make compound bows, crossbows, recurve bows, compound crossbows, and/or recurve crossbows to reduce felt hand shot recoil, improve compactness, improved energy density, and/or improve accuracy.
- the Dual Inverted Limb Systems preserve powerstroke in compound crossbows by starting the limbs in a forward direction, thereby moving cams of the compound crossbow forward.
- Dual Inverted Limb Systems reduce the riser size and/or weight for all types of crossbows and bows by allowing lightweight composite limbs (e.g., carbon fiber based composites, glass fiber based composites, etc.) to make up more of the bow.
- lightweight composite limbs e.g., carbon fiber based composites, glass fiber based composites, etc.
- the Dual Inverted Limb Systems may include one or more of the following features: 1) parallel limbs or parallel limb portions; 2) reduced riser size; 3) limb contour paths continuing forward from riser mount, reversing direction, and ending reward at limb tip; 4) limb tension system that may include a pivot, a tension bolt, and a clamp and may be adjustable; 5) limbs that rotate about a neutral axis to maintain string alignment; and, 6) limbs with sweeping shape that extends a contour length of the limb for increases flex. Any one of the aforementioned items provide new improvements over prior art technologies, and, alone or combined, produce improvements to prior art bows.
- a crossbow, compound bow, recurve bow, compound crossbow, and/or recurve crossbows can be produced that is shorter, lighter, more accurate, and/or lower cost.
- Certain embodiments provide a method of producing a recurve bow with limb portions that are near perpendicular with the riser to reduce recoil hand shock.
- a bow 600 of FIG. 11 includes limbs 650 A, 650 B according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- a bow 700 of FIG. 12 includes prior art limbs 750 A, 750 B.
- the limbs 650 A, 650 B have a unique sweeping pattern/contour that starts the limbs 650 A, 650 B at a proximal end 152 A, 152 B from a riser 610 in a forward direction but end the limbs 650 A, 650 B rearward of the starting point at a distal end 154 A, 154 B.
- This unique sweep/contour allows the limbs 650 A, 650 B to end with a tip adjacent the distal end 154 A, 154 B of the limbs 650 A, 650 B either parallel, near parallel, or past parallel and thereby cancel all recoil felt or to thereby cancel a substantial portion of the recoil otherwise felt.
- the limbs can be a single cantilevered limb or a set of split limbs to accomplish the task.
- the limbs 650 A, 650 B can have various shapes/contours from that which is shown as long as the limbs 650 A, 650 B start in the forward direction and end behind the starting point. This allows the limb design and shape/contour to adjust braceheight, powerstroke, and riser size.
- the corresponding contours of the first and the second limbs 650 A, 650 B are shaped such that at least a portion of movement 966 A of the first limb 650 A is opposite at least a portion of movement 966 B of the second limb 650 B when the first and the second limbs 650 A, 650 B move from a drawn configuration 94 to an undrawn configuration 92 .
- the movements 966 A, 966 B of the first and the second limbs 650 A, 650 B thereby at least partially cancel recoil.
- the Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology allows the riser (e.g., the riser 610 ) to be minimized to the grip and sight window and the limbs (e.g., the limbs 650 A, 650 B) shaped to position the limb tips to meet the braceheight, axle-to-axle spacing, and overall size of the bow for crossbows, compound bows, recurve bows, compound crossbows, and/or recurve crossbows thereby reducing cost and weight.
- the riser e.g., the riser 610
- the limbs e.g., the limbs 650 A, 650 B
- the Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology uses limbs that are either laminated to shape, cast to shape, or molded to shape.
- the limbs 650 A, 650 B are then preloaded about 2′′ to 4′′ from the relaxed state to preload a draw string 194 .
- the limb design allows for increased limb length in a very compact space by the sweeping shape/contour. More specifically, the limbs 650 A, 650 B are strategically started in the forward direction and then swept back in at about a 1′′ to 10′′ radius to position the limb tip in the ideal location.
- the limbs 650 A, 650 B can also have additional sweeps in other directions to increase preloading of the limbs 650 A, 650 B, but preferably end rearward of the starting point.
- the Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology uses a new type of limb tension system. Unlike prior art cantilevered limbs which are tensioned with a mid point pivot and an end tensioning block (where the limb is essentially bent over a fixed mandrel and the limb is flexed by tensioning or pulling down on the limb end), the Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology does this oppositely, in that the limb end is fixed and the mid-point pivot is the tensioning means. Also, the limb tensioning means are on the opposite side of the limb or the interior of the limb side. Allowing the limb tension to work in this manner permits the limb to move about the neutral axis when combined with the limb shape.
- the Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology has a cantilevered limb that has an overall arc shape that folds in a near semi-circle. Inherent to this design, when the limbs move or pivot left to right, the cam position moves about the center of rotation and keeps the cam in almost the same position. This is in contrast to a cantilevered limb that will pivot about a small arc where the limb tip or cams have significant or amplified movement with a small amount of limb movement.
- the Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology allows for an extended limb length in a very compact area.
- the increased limb length allows the limbs (e.g., the limbs 650 A, 650 B) to have an extreme radius and flex over the entire length of the limb.
- the increased length can be used to allow the Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology to be used on recurve bows that naturally require increased limb movement at the limb tip without the corresponding increased size in the bow.
- the sweeping motion adds limb length and allows the limb to be placed near or past parallel to improve accuracy, reduce recoil, and add energy capacity to the limb.
- a riser and bow limb configuration can be adapted for use in at least four configurations of bows 100 .
- a recurve crossbow 300 as illustrated at FIGS. 1-3 ; a recurve bow 400 , as illustrated at FIGS. 4 and 5 ; a compound crossbow 500 , as illustrated at FIGS. 6 and 7 ; and, a compound bow 600 , 800 , as illustrated at FIGS. 8-11 and 13 , can include the bow and limb configuration, in various embodiments, of the present disclosure.
- certain features of the bows 100 may be combined to create additional bows.
- part reference numbers and feature reference numbers below 200 typically indicate a generic reference number that may be mixed and matched with other embodiments.
- Part reference numbers and feature reference numbers from 200 to 299 typically indicate and illustrate use in a crossbow 200 (e.g., the recurve crossbow 300 , the compound crossbow 500 , etc.).
- Part reference numbers and feature reference numbers from 300 to 399 typically indicate and illustrate use in the recurve crossbow 300 .
- Part reference numbers and feature reference numbers from 400 to 499 typically indicate and illustrate use in the recurve bow 400 .
- Part reference numbers and feature reference numbers from 500 to 599 typically indicate and illustrate use in the compound crossbow 500 .
- Part reference numbers and feature reference numbers from 600 to 699 and from 800 to 899 typically indicate and illustrate use in the compound bow 600 , 800 .
- part reference numbers and feature reference numbers from 700 to 799 typically indicate and illustrate embodiments adapting components of the present disclosure into a conventional configuration.
- the bow 300 is illustrated according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- the bow 300 is a recurve crossbow.
- the bow 300 is a crossbow, in a generic sense.
- the bow 300 is a bow, in a generic sense.
- the bow 300 includes a riser 310 that is adapted for use with crossbows and recurve crossbows.
- a riser cutout 926 is provided for an arrow 96 and fletching.
- the riser 310 also includes certain features and characteristics of a generic riser 110 , further described below.
- the riser 310 includes a first mounting arrangement 320 A and an opposite second mounting arrangement 320 B that are adapted for use with crossbows and recurve crossbows.
- the mounting arrangements 320 A, 320 B also include certain features and characteristics of generic mounting arrangements 120 A, 120 B, further described below.
- the bow 300 includes a first limb 350 A and a second limb 350 B that are adapted for use with crossbows and recurve crossbows.
- the limbs 350 A, 350 B also include certain features and characteristics of generic limbs 150 A, 150 B, further described below.
- the limbs 350 A and 350 B include a first contour 380 A and a second contour 380 B, respectively.
- the contours 380 A, 380 B include certain characteristics of generic contours 180 A, 180 B, further described below.
- the bow 400 is illustrated according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- the bow 400 is a recurve bow.
- the bow 400 is a bow, in a generic sense.
- the bow 400 includes a riser 410 that is adapted for use with bows and recurve bows.
- a handle/grip 914 is provided for the shooter and an arrow rest mount 916 is provided for an arrow rest.
- the riser 410 also includes certain features and characteristics of the generic riser 110 .
- the riser 410 includes a first mounting arrangement 420 A and an opposite second mounting arrangement 420 B that are adapted for use with bows and recurve bows.
- the mounting arrangements 420 A, 420 B also include certain features and characteristics of the generic mounting arrangements 120 A, 120 B.
- the bow 400 includes a first limb 450 A and a second limb 450 B that are adapted for use with bows and recurve bows.
- the limbs 450 A, 450 B also include certain features and characteristics of the generic limbs 150 A, 150 B.
- the limbs 450 A and 450 B include a first contour 480 A and a second contour 480 B, respectively.
- the contours 480 A, 480 B include certain characteristics of the generic contours 180 A, 180 B.
- the bow 500 is illustrated according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- the bow 500 is a compound crossbow.
- the bow 500 is a crossbow, in a generic sense.
- the bow 500 is a bow, in a generic sense.
- the bow 500 includes a riser 510 that is adapted for use with crossbows and compound crossbows.
- the riser cutout 926 is provided for the arrow 96 and fletching.
- the riser 510 also includes certain features and characteristics of the generic riser 110 .
- the riser 510 includes a first mounting arrangement 520 A and an opposite second mounting arrangement 520 B that are adapted for use with crossbows and compound crossbows.
- the mounting arrangements 520 A, 520 B also include certain features and characteristics of the generic mounting arrangements 120 A, 120 B.
- the bow 500 includes a first limb 550 A and a second limb 550 B that are adapted for use with crossbows and compound crossbows.
- the limbs 550 A, 550 B also include certain features and characteristics of the generic limbs 150 A, 150 B.
- the limb 550 A includes a pair of structural members 550 A 1 , 550 A 2
- the limb 550 B includes a pair of structural members 550 B 1 , 550 B 2 .
- the structural members 550 A 1 , 550 A 2 , 550 B 1 , 550 B 2 also include certain features and characteristics of generic structural members 150 A 1 , 150 A 2 , 150 B 1 , 150 B 2 .
- the limbs 550 A and 550 B include a first contour 580 A and a second contour 580 B, respectively.
- the contours 580 A, 580 B include certain characteristics of the generic contours 180 A, 180 B.
- the bow 500 may further include cross over cables 918 .
- the bow 800 is illustrated according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- the bow 800 is a compound bow.
- the bow 800 is a bow, in a generic sense.
- the bow 800 includes a riser 810 that is adapted for use with bows and compound bows.
- a handle/grip 914 is provided for the shooter and an arrow rest mount 916 is provided for an arrow rest.
- the riser 810 also includes certain features and characteristics of the generic riser 110 .
- the riser 810 includes a first mounting arrangement 820 A and an opposite second mounting arrangement 820 B that are adapted for use with bows and compound bows.
- the mounting arrangements 820 A, 820 B also include certain features and characteristics of the generic mounting arrangements 120 A, 120 B.
- the bow 800 includes a first limb 850 A and a second limb 850 B that are adapted for use with bows and compound bows.
- the limbs 850 A, 850 B also include certain features and characteristics of the generic limbs 150 A, 150 B.
- the limb 850 A includes a pair of structural members 850 A 1 , 850 A 2
- the limb 850 B includes a pair of structural members 850 B 1 , 850 B 2 .
- the structural members 850 A 1 , 850 A 2 , 850 B 1 , 850 B 2 also include certain features and characteristics of the generic structural members 150 A 1 , 150 A 2 , 150 B 1 , 150 B 2 .
- the limbs 850 A and 850 B include a first contour 880 A and a second contour 880 B, respectively.
- the contours 880 A, 880 B include certain characteristics of the generic contours 180 A, 180 B.
- the bow 800 may further include cross over cables 918 and a crossover guide 924 .
- the bow 600 is illustrated according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- the bow 600 is a compound bow.
- the bow 600 is a bow, in a generic sense.
- the bow 600 includes a riser 610 that is adapted for use with bows and compound bows.
- a handle/grip 914 is provided for the shooter and an arrow rest mount 916 is provided for an arrow rest.
- the riser 610 also includes certain features and characteristics of the generic riser 610 .
- the riser 610 includes a first mounting arrangement 620 A and an opposite second mounting arrangement 620 B that are adapted for use with bows and compound bows.
- the mounting arrangements 620 A, 620 B also include certain features and characteristics of the generic mounting arrangements 120 A, 120 B.
- the bow 600 includes a first limb 650 A and a second limb 650 B that are adapted for use with bows and compound bows.
- the limbs 650 A, 650 B also include certain features and characteristics of the generic limbs 150 A, 150 B.
- the limbs 650 A and 650 B include a first contour 680 A and a second contour 680 B, respectively.
- the contours 680 A, 680 B include certain characteristics of the generic contours 180 A, 180 B.
- the bow 600 may further include cross over cables 918 and a crossover guide 924 .
- the bow 100 is adapted to shoot the projectile 96 along a direction of flight D F .
- a shooter may use the bow 100 to shoot the projectile 96 at various targets.
- the projectile 96 is an arrow.
- the shooter may use the bow 100 to shoot the arrow 96 at targets such as practice targets and/or at wild game.
- the shooter may hit the target with the projectile 96 traveling at sufficient speed and with sufficient energy to bring down the target.
- the shooter typically stores energy in the bow 100 by drawing a drawstring arrangement 190 from an undrawn configuration 92 (see FIGS. 1 , 2 , 4 - 9 , 11 - 13 ) to a drawn configuration 94 (see FIGS. 3 and 10 ).
- the shooter deforms the first limb 150 A and the second limb 150 B and thereby stores energy in the first and the second limbs 150 A, 150 B.
- the energy stored in the first and the second limbs 150 A, 150 B is released and delivered to the projectile 96 .
- the projectile 96 thereby accelerates along the direction of flight D F and is thereby launched from the bow 100 .
- the bow 100 returns to the undrawn configuration 92 .
- the drawstring arrangement 190 includes a first connection arrangement 192 A that is connected to a first string mounting arrangement 178 A of the first limb 150 A and a second connection arrangement 192 B that is connected to a second string mounting arrangement 178 B of the second limb 150 B.
- the connection arrangements 192 A, 192 B and the string mounting arrangements 178 A, 178 B may include any known components, techniques, configurations that join a drawstring to a limb.
- the drawstring arrangement 190 includes the drawstring 194
- the drawstring 194 includes the first and the second connection arrangements 192 A, 192 B (e.g., a knot) at opposite ends 194 A, 194 B of the drawstring 194
- the first limb 150 A includes a first string engaging portion 904 A (see FIGS. 2 and 5 ) that is adjacent the first string mounting arrangement 178 A.
- the first string engaging portion 904 A engages a first portion 906 A of the drawstring 194 adjacent the first connection arrangement 192 A when the bow 300 is in the undrawn configuration 92 .
- the second limb 150 B includes a second string engaging portion 904 B that is adjacent the second string mounting arrangement 178 B.
- the second string engaging portion 904 B engages a second portion 906 B of the drawstring 194 adjacent the second connection arrangement 192 B when the bow 300 is in the undrawn configuration 92 .
- the drawstring arrangement 190 includes the drawstring 194 , a first cam 908 A, and a second cam 908 B (see FIGS. 6 , 7 , 9 , and 10 ).
- the first connection arrangement 192 A includes the first cam 908 A that is rotatably connected to the first string mounting arrangement 178 A.
- the second connection arrangement 192 B includes the second cam 908 B that is rotatably connected to the second string mounting arrangement 178 B.
- the first cam 908 A engages a first portion 910 A of the drawstring 194
- the second cam 908 B engages a second portion 910 B of the drawstring 194 .
- the drawstring arrangement 190 may be released by the shooter pulling a trigger 920 (see FIG. 1 ) and thereby causing a string latch 902 to release the drawstring arrangement 190 .
- the shooter may use a site 922 and thereby improve accuracy of the projectile 96 .
- the shooter may hold the bow 100 by a stock 900 .
- the shooter may hold the bows 400 , 600 , and 800 by the handle 914 (i.e., the grip).
- the shooter may draw the drawstring 194 of the drawstring arrangement 190 with his/her fingers and thereby deliver energy to the first and the second limbs 150 A, 150 B.
- the drawstring 194 propels the projectile 96 along the direction of flight D F .
- the riser 110 and the limbs 150 A, 150 B include unique and beneficial relationships with each other.
- the first limb 150 A is connected to the second limb 150 B by the riser 110 .
- the riser 110 includes the first mounting arrangement 120 A and the opposite second mounting arrangement 120 B.
- the riser 110 extends between a first end 112 and a second end 114 .
- the riser 110 generally extends between the first end 112 and the second end 114 in a direction D R .
- the direction D R is generally perpendicular to the direction of flight D F .
- the bows 200 , 300 , and 500 typically orient the riser 110 with the direction D R extending generally horizontally.
- the bows 400 , 600 , and 800 typically have the riser 110 oriented with the direction D R extending in a vertical direction.
- the riser 110 includes a first side 116 and a second side 118 .
- the first and the second sides 116 , 118 generally extend between the first and the second ends 112 , 114 of the riser 110 .
- the first side 116 is generally spaced from the second side 118 along the direction of flight D F .
- the first side 116 of the riser 110 may generally define a first plane P 1 .
- the second side 118 of the riser 110 may generally define a second plane P 2 .
- the first mounting arrangement 120 A may include a first mount 122 A adjacent the first end 112 of the riser 110 . In certain embodiments, the first mount 122 A adjoins the first end 112 of the riser 110 . As illustrated at FIGS. 9 and 13 , the first mount 122 A may define a first mounting plane P 3 .
- the second mounting arrangement 120 B may include a second mount 122 B. The second mount 122 B may be adjacent to the second end 114 of the riser 110 . In certain embodiments, the second mount 122 B adjoins the second end 114 of the riser 110 .
- the second mount 122 B may define a second mounting plane P 4 . As illustrated at FIGS.
- the first mount 122 A and the second mount 122 B angle outwardly away from each other and away from the direction of flight D F .
- the first mounting plane P 3 and the second mounting plane P 4 angle outwardly away from each other and away from the direction of flight D F .
- An included angle ⁇ may be defined between the first mount 122 A and the second mount 122 B and/or may be defined between the first mounting plane P 3 and the second mounting plane P 4 .
- the included angle ⁇ may range from about 0° to about 160°. In other embodiments, the included angle ⁇ may range from about 15° to about 145°. In still other embodiments, the included angle ⁇ may range from about 30° to about 130°. In still other embodiments, the included angle ⁇ may range from about 45° to about 75°. In yet other embodiments, the included angle ⁇ may range from about 55° to about 65°.
- the nominal value of the included angle ⁇ may be 60°, as illustrated. As illustrated, the included angle a opens in the direction of flight D F .
- the included angle ⁇ may form a vertex positioned on the bow 100 (see FIG. 2 ). In other embodiments, the included angle ⁇ may form a vertex that is positioned opposite the direction of flight D F (i.e., in a direction D S of the shooter) in relation to the riser 110 (see FIG. 13 ).
- the first limb 150 A may include a first attachment arrangement 156 A.
- the first attachment arrangement 156 A may be mounted to the first mounting arrangement 120 A of the riser 110 .
- the first limb 150 A may be attached to the first mount 122 A adjacent the proximal end 152 A.
- the proximal end 152 A may be adjacent the first mount 122 A.
- the proximal end 152 A may adjoin the first mount 122 A.
- the first mounting arrangement 120 A may angle the held portion of the first limb 150 A about the first mounting plane P 3 .
- the second limb 150 B may include a second attachment arrangement 156 B.
- the second attachment arrangement 156 B may be mounted to the second mounting arrangement 120 B of the riser 110 .
- the second limb 150 B may be attached to the second mount 122 B adjacent the proximal end 152 B.
- the proximal end 152 B may be adjacent the second mount 122 B.
- the proximal end 152 B may adjoin the second mount 122 B.
- the first limb 150 A extends from the proximal end 152 A to the distal end 154 A.
- the first limb 150 A may extend along the first contour 180 A.
- the first contour 180 A may include a first attachment segment 182 A.
- the first attachment segment 182 A may extend along the first limb 150 A running adjacent to the first attachment arrangement 120 A.
- the second limb 150 B extends from the proximal end 152 B to the distal end 154 B.
- the second limb 150 B may extend along the second contour 180 B.
- the second contour 180 B may include a second attachment segment 182 B.
- the second attachment segment 182 B may extend along the second limb 150 B running adjacent to the second attachment arrangement 120 B.
- the first limb 150 A may include the first string mounting arrangement 178 A.
- the first string mounting arrangement 178 A may be positioned adjacent the distal end 154 A. In certain embodiments, the first string mounting arrangement 178 A adjoins the distal end 154 A of the first limb 150 A.
- the first attachment segment 182 A may extend from a proximal end 182 A P to a distal end 182 A D .
- the first attachment segment 182 A may be substantially linear and the first limb 150 A may define substantially planar mounting surfaces adjacent the first attachment segment 182 A.
- the second limb 150 B may include a second string mounting arrangement 178 B.
- the second string mounting arrangement 178 B may be positioned adjacent the distal end 154 B.
- the second string mounting arrangement 178 B adjoins the distal end 154 B of the second limb 150 B.
- the second attachment segment 182 B may extend from a proximal end 182 B P to a distal end 182 B D .
- the second attachment segment 182 B may be substantially linear and the second limb 150 B may define substantially planar mounting surfaces adjacent the second attachment segment 182 B.
- the contours 180 A, 180 B may define various curvatures, tangencies, inflexion points, reversals of curvature, and otherwise define a winding path.
- a length L C may define a length of the contours 180 A and/or 180 B as they extend along their path (see FIG. 9 ).
- a distance L D may define a direct distance between the proximal end 152 A, 152 B and the distal end 154 A, 154 B of the limbs 150 A and/or 150 B, respectively.
- the length L C may be substantially longer than the length L D .
- the length L C may be at least one and one-half times longer than the length L D . In other embodiments, the length L C may be at least two times longer than the length L D . In still other embodiments, the length L C may be at least three times longer than the length L D .
- the limb 150 A includes a single monolithic structural member.
- the limb 150 B includes a single monolithic structural member.
- the limbs 150 A and/or 150 B may include a pair of the limb members 150 A 1 150 A 2 and/or 150 B 1 150 B 2 , respectively.
- the pair of the limb members 150 A 1 150 A 2 and/or 150 B 1 150 B 2 may straddle at least a portion of the mounting arrangements 120 A and 120 B, respectively.
- the limbs 150 A, 150 B may include a fork at the proximal ends 152 A, 152 B, respectively, and thereby straddle at least a portion of the mounting arrangement 120 A, 120 B.
- the single monolithic structural member and/or the pair of limb members 150 A 1 150 A 2 and/or 150 B 1 150 B 2 may taper as the limbs 150 A, 150 B extends along the contour 180 A, 180 B.
- the limbs 150 A, 150 B may taper both in thickness and/or in width, and thereby match structural loads (e.g., bending moments) placed on the limbs 150 A, 150 B as the limbs 150 A, 150 B are moved between the undrawn configuration 92 and the drawn configuration 94 and/or otherwise actuated.
- structural loads e.g., bending moments
- the limbs 150 A, 150 B may be made of a composite material (e.g., a carbon fiber based composite material, a glass fiber based composite material, etc.).
- the limbs 150 A, 150 B may be molded.
- the limbs 150 A, 150 B may be laid up over a mandrel and thereby receive their shape from the mandrel.
- the proximal ends 152 A, 152 B of the limbs 150 A, 150 B may include a round, a hole, a pin, and/or other member that allows for rotational mounting.
- the mounting arrangements 120 A, 120 B may include a cradle, a pin, and/or a round that receives the proximal ends 152 A, 152 B of the corresponding limb 150 A, 150 B.
- the limbs 150 A, 150 B may thereby connect at the proximal ends 152 A, 152 B, respectively, with the mounting arrangements 120 A, 120 B and thereby form a rotationally free mount 950 .
- the rotationally free mount 950 may include friction.
- the rotationally free mount 950 may allow the corresponding limb 150 A, 150 B to rotate relative to the corresponding mounting arrangement 120 A, 120 B and thereby substantially relieve bending moments that may otherwise be transferred from the limb 150 A, 150 B to the mounting arrangement 120 A, 120 B at the proximal end 152 A, 152 B or adjacent to the proximal end 152 A, 152 B.
- the mounting arrangements 120 A, 120 B may further include a clamp 952 that holds (i.e., constrains) the corresponding limb 150 A, 150 B from rotating about the corresponding mounting arrangement 120 A, 120 B.
- the clamp 952 is adjustable and thereby allows the limb 150 A, 150 B to be angularly adjusted with respect to the riser 110 about the rotationally free mount 950 .
- the clamp 952 may include a tension plate 930 and/or a tension bolt 928 . By actuating the tension bolt 928 , a varying amount of load may be placed on the corresponding attachment arrangement 156 A, 156 B of the limb 150 A, 150 B.
- the tension bolt 928 By adjusting the tension bolt 928 , the angular position between the corresponding limb 150 A, 150 B and the riser 110 may be adjusted.
- the adjustment of the clamp 952 or bracket may serve several purposes.
- the clamp 952 may be used to preload the draw string arrangement 190 .
- the adjustment of the clamp 952 may be used to set an amount of tension in the draw string arrangement 190 .
- the actuation of the clamp 952 may allow for quick and easy assembly and disassembly of the limb 150 A, 150 B from the riser 110 and thereby facilitate quick and easy assembly and/or disassembly of the bow 100 .
- the adjustment of the clamp 952 may be used to fine tune the bow 100 .
- the adjustment of the clamp 952 may be used to adjust the first limb 150 A differently than the second limb 150 B and thereby tune the bow 100 .
- proximal ends 152 A, 152 B of the limbs 150 A, 150 B may each be spaced in the direction D S from the plane P 2 that generally bounds the second side 118 of the riser 110 .
- the proximal ends 152 A, 152 B may each be positioned along the plane P 2 , or the proximal ends 152 A, 152 B may each be positioned between the first plane P 1 that generally bounds the first side 116 of the riser 110 and the second plane P 2 of the riser 110 .
- the distal ends 154 A, 154 B of the limbs 150 A, 150 B may each be spaced from the plane P 2 in the direction D S .
- the distal ends 154 A, 154 B may each be positioned along the plane P 2 when the bow 100 is in the undrawn configuration 92 .
- the distal ends 154 A, 154 B may each be positioned between the first plane P 1 and the second plane P 2 when the bow 100 is in the undrawn configuration 92 .
- the distal ends 154 A, 154 B may each be spaced from the plane P 1 in the direction of flight D F when the bow 100 is in the undrawn configuration 92 .
- the distal ends 154 A, 154 B may each be spaced from the plane P 2 in the direction D S when the bow is in the drawn configuration 94 .
- the interface geometry between the limbs 150 A, 150 B and the riser 110 may vary in various embodiments.
- at least opposite portions of the first and the second attachment segments 182 A, 182 B may be angled relative to each other such that the opposite portions of the attachment segments 182 A, 182 B extend outwardly away from each other as the attachment segments 182 A, 182 B at least partially extend in the direction of flight D F .
- at least a portion of each of the first and the second attachment segments 182 A, 182 B are substantially linear.
- the first and the second attachment segments 182 A, 182 B are substantially parallel to each other, at least about the substantially linear portions.
- first and the second attachment segments 182 A, 182 B are angled relative to each other, at least about the substantially linear portions. In certain embodiments, the first and the second attachment segments 182 A, 182 B are angled relative to each other, at least about the substantially linear portions, such that the first and the second attachment segments 182 A, 182 B extend outwardly away from each other as the attachment segments 182 A, 182 B partially extend in the direction of flight D F . In other embodiments, the first and the second attachment segments 182 A, 182 B may continuously curve, and the included angle ⁇ may be defined between positions on opposite curves.
- the riser 110 spaces the proximal ends 152 A, 152 B of the limbs 150 A, 150 B apart from each other a distance D L .
- the proximal ends 152 A, 152 B of the limbs 150 A, 150 B are spaced apart in the direction D R .
- the distance D L may vary depending on the configuration of the bow 100 , the configuration of the limbs 150 A, 150 B, and/or the configuration of the riser 110 .
- the distance D L may be zero and the proximal ends 152 A, 152 B of the limbs 150 A, 150 B may therefore adjoin each other.
- the proximal ends 152 A, 152 B of the limbs 150 A, 150 B may be structurally connected directly to each other.
- the first contour 180 A and the second contour 180 B may have unique and beneficial shapes.
- the contours 180 A, 180 B may each include a protruding segment 180 A P , 180 B P , respectively, that follows the corresponding attachment segment 182 A, 182 B.
- the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P may each extend beyond the first plane P 1 .
- a proximal end of each of the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P may adjoin the distal end of the corresponding attachment segment 182 A, 182 B.
- each of the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P may extend a distance M of at least 2 inches in the direction of flight D F beyond the plane P 1 . In certain embodiments, each of the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P may extend a distance M of at least 1 inch in the direction of flight D F beyond the plane P 1 . The protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P may follow the corresponding attachment segment 182 A, 182 B.
- each of the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P may extend a distance L of at least 1 inch from the proximal end 152 A, 152 B of the corresponding limb 150 A, 150 B in a direction D M parallel to the substantially linear portion of the corresponding attachment segment 182 A, 182 B.
- the distance L may be at least 2 inches. In certain embodiments, the distance L may be at least 5 inches. In certain embodiments, the distance L may range between 2 inches and about 10 inches. In certain embodiments, the distance L may range between 1 inch and about 10 inches.
- the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P curve inwardly toward each other adjacent the proximal ends of the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P . In certain embodiments, the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P curve outwardly away from each other adjacent the proximal end of the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P .
- the protruding segments 180 A P 180 B P of the first and the second contours 180 A, 180 B each follow the corresponding attachment segment 182 A, 182 B.
- the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B p may each extend beyond the plane P 1 .
- the proximal end of each of the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P may adjoin the distal end of the corresponding attachment segment 182 A, 182 B.
- Each of the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P may linearly extend adjacent the proximal end of the corresponding protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P in the direction D M .
- the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P may each reach a plane of maximum protrusion P M while curving outwardly away from each other. In certain embodiments, the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P each curve tangent to the plane P M of maximum protrusion. In certain embodiments, the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P reach the plane P M of maximum protrusion and curve toward the plane P 1 .
- the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P may each reach a distal end of the corresponding protruding segment 180 A P , 180 B P upon the first and the second contours 180 A, 180 B reaching the first plane P 1 , and the distal ends of the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P are spaced farther from each other than the proximal ends of the protruding segments 180 A P , 180 B P are spaced from each other.
- the first and the second contours 180 A, 180 B each continue from the distal end of the corresponding protruding segment 180 A P , 180 B P to the distal end of the corresponding limb 150 A, 150 B.
- the corresponding contours 180 A, 180 B of the first and the second limbs 150 A, 150 B may each extend from the proximal end at least partially in the direction of flight D F to a farthest forward position 962 beyond the riser 110 along the direction of flight D F and then reverse and extend at least partially in the direction D S to a farthest rearward position 964 .
- a foot stirrup 912 may be advantageously positioned within the recess 968 .
- the first and the second contours 180 A, 180 B include opposing segments 180 A O 180 B O that move opposite each other when the projectile 96 is shot and thereby at least partially cancel recoil.
- the bow 100 includes a unique and beneficial mounting arrangement between the riser 110 and the limbs 150 A, 150 B.
- the riser 110 includes a main body 124 that extends between a first end 126 and a second end 128 .
- the main body 124 includes a first mounting area 126 A that is adjacent the first end 126 and a second mounting area 128 A that is adjacent the second end 128 .
- the first limb 150 A includes a tensilely stressed side 150 A T and a compressively stressed side 150 A C .
- the first limb 150 A is mounted to the riser 110 with the tensilely stressed side 150 A T facing the first mounting area 126 A of the main body 124 of the riser 110 .
- the second limb 150 B includes a tensilely stressed side 150 B T and a compressively stressed side 150 B C .
- the second limb 150 B is mounted to the riser 110 with the tensilely stressed side 150 B T facing the second mounting area 128 A of the main body 124 of the riser 110 .
- the tensilely stressed sides 150 A T , 150 B T of the first and the second limbs 150 A, 150 B may at least partially face each other.
- the tensilely stressed sides 150 A T , 150 B T of the first and the second limbs 150 A, 150 B may be positioned opposite each other.
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A bow is adapted to shoot a projectile along a direction of flight. The bow includes a riser, a first limb, a second limb, and a drawstring. The riser extends perpendicular to the direction of flight. The riser includes a first mount adjacent a first end and a second mount adjacent a second end of the riser. The first and the second limbs extend along first and second contours from a proximal end to a distal end. The first limb is mounted to the first mount of the riser. The first contour includes a first attachment segment positioned adjacent the first mount. The second limb is mounted to the second mount of the riser. The second contour includes a second attachment segment positioned adjacent the second mount. The drawstring is operably connected to the first and the second limbs adjacent the distal ends. The first and the second attachment segments at least partially extend in the direction of flight from the proximal end to the distal end of the corresponding attachment segment.
Description
- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/489,736, filed on May 25, 2011, titled DUAL INVERTED LIMB, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- Archery bows have been in existence in many forms for thousands of years. Many ancient civilizations had variety of shaped bows that gave the bow unique features and more power. In recent years, crossbows, compound bows, and recurve bows have also had many improvements to increase power, improve accuracy, decrease overall size and weight, and decrease the shock that the weapon produces during and after the shot. The shape of the limbs can have a significant impact on the displaced energy.
- In general terms, this disclosure is directed to a dual inverted limb for a bow. In one possible configuration and by non-limiting example, the dual inverted limb includes a pair of limbs where each limb extends from a central riser in the forward direction away from the shooter and has a limb tip that ends on the opposite side of the riser near the shooter.
- According to certain aspects of the present disclosure, a bow is adapted to shoot a projectile along a direction of flight. The bow includes a riser, a first limb, a second limb, and a drawstring. The riser extends between a first end and a second end in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of flight. The riser includes a first side and a second side that each extend between the first and the second ends of the riser. The first side of the riser is spaced from the second side of the riser along the direction of flight. The riser includes a first mount that is adjacent the first end of the riser and a second mount that is adjacent the second end of the riser. The first limb extends along a first contour from a proximal end to a distal end. The first limb is mounted to the first mount of the riser adjacent the proximal end of the first limb. The first contour includes a first attachment segment that extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The first attachment segment is positioned adjacent the first mount. The second limb extends along a second contour from a proximal end to a distal end. The second limb is mounted to the second mount of the riser adjacent the proximal end of the second limb. The second contour includes a second attachment segment that extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The second attachment segment is positioned adjacent the second mount. The drawstring is operably connected to the first and the second limbs adjacent the distal ends of the first and the second limbs. The first and the second attachment segments at least partially extend in the direction of flight from the proximal end to the distal end of the corresponding attachment segment.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bow according to the principles of the present disclosure, in particularFIG. 1 illustrates a recurve crossbow; -
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the bow ofFIG. 1 , the bow illustrated in an undrawn configuration; -
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the bow ofFIG. 1 , the bow illustrated in a drawn configuration; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a bow according to the principles of the present disclosure, in particularFIG. 4 illustrates a recurve bow; -
FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view of the bow ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a bow according to the principles of the present disclosure, in particularFIG. 6 illustrates a compound crossbow; -
FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the bow ofFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a bow according to the principles of the present disclosure, in particularFIG. 8 illustrates a compound bow; -
FIG. 9 is a left side elevation view of the bow ofFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 10 is a left side elevation view of a bow according to the principles of the present disclosure, in particularFIG. 10 illustrates a compound bow in a drawn configuration; -
FIG. 11 is a left side elevation view of the bow ofFIG. 10 , the bow illustrated in an undrawn configuration; -
FIG. 12 is a left side elevation view of a bow including a riser of the bow ofFIG. 10 ; and -
FIG. 13 is a left side elevation view of the bow ofFIG. 8 . - Various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent like parts and assemblies throughout the several views. Reference to various embodiments does not limit the scope of the claims attached hereto. Additionally, any examples set forth in this specification are not intended to be limiting and merely set forth some of the many possible embodiments for the appended claims.
- Today, most crossbow manufacturers are making crossbows with almost parallel limbs to reduce recoil, but are also faced with reducing powerstroke in accomplishing the task. Furthermore, they are increasing the size and width of the riser to position the limbs to get them in position to be mounted near parallel. Essentially, getting the limbs to this position reduces powerstroke and increases the weight of the crossbow which are both negative aspects. Finally, crossbow manufacturers have been designing the foot stirrup into the riser to take advantage of the extra space provided by the larger riser.
- Most compound bow manufacturers are designing bows to reduce felt hand shock and recoil. The most common method is to get the limbs either flexed or positioned to be in a near parallel position. In doing so, the riser for the bow becomes much longer and deeper and adds weight to the overall bow. Furthermore, manufacturers are attempting to minimize limbs movement to keep the limbs on center, shot after shot. The limb designs do not pivot left/right about their neutral axis, thus causing the string to move with the slightest movement in the limb pocket tensioning system.
- Modern recurve bows do not attempt to cancel recoil from the shot. Modern recurves need the limbs pointing in the near vertical direction to get enough draw length from the flexing of the limbs tips, and therefore they are very long (e.g., 38″ or more) with long slightly curved limbs to get sufficient limb tip flex to obtain the draw length.
- According to the principles of the present disclosure, limb, riser, and limb tensioning systems, referred to herein as Dual Inverted Limb Systems, include configurations that provide various advantages over prior art bows using prior art limb and riser systems. The Dual Inverted Limb Systems disclosed herein can be used to make compound bows, crossbows, recurve bows, compound crossbows, and/or recurve crossbows to reduce felt hand shot recoil, improve compactness, improved energy density, and/or improve accuracy. Furthermore, the Dual Inverted Limb Systems preserve powerstroke in compound crossbows by starting the limbs in a forward direction, thereby moving cams of the compound crossbow forward. Also, the Dual Inverted Limb Systems reduce the riser size and/or weight for all types of crossbows and bows by allowing lightweight composite limbs (e.g., carbon fiber based composites, glass fiber based composites, etc.) to make up more of the bow. The Dual Inverted Limb Systems may include one or more of the following features: 1) parallel limbs or parallel limb portions; 2) reduced riser size; 3) limb contour paths continuing forward from riser mount, reversing direction, and ending reward at limb tip; 4) limb tension system that may include a pivot, a tension bolt, and a clamp and may be adjustable; 5) limbs that rotate about a neutral axis to maintain string alignment; and, 6) limbs with sweeping shape that extends a contour length of the limb for increases flex. Any one of the aforementioned items provide new improvements over prior art technologies, and, alone or combined, produce improvements to prior art bows. By combining certain of these items, a crossbow, compound bow, recurve bow, compound crossbow, and/or recurve crossbows can be produced that is shorter, lighter, more accurate, and/or lower cost. Certain embodiments provide a method of producing a recurve bow with limb portions that are near perpendicular with the riser to reduce recoil hand shock.
- A bow 600 of
FIG. 11 includeslimbs 650A, 650B according to the principles of the present disclosure. In contrast, abow 700 ofFIG. 12 includesprior art limbs 750A, 750B. Thelimbs 650A, 650B have a unique sweeping pattern/contour that starts thelimbs 650A, 650B at aproximal end limbs 650A, 650B rearward of the starting point at adistal end 154A, 154B. This unique sweep/contour allows thelimbs 650A, 650B to end with a tip adjacent thedistal end 154A, 154B of thelimbs 650A, 650B either parallel, near parallel, or past parallel and thereby cancel all recoil felt or to thereby cancel a substantial portion of the recoil otherwise felt. Furthermore, the limbs can be a single cantilevered limb or a set of split limbs to accomplish the task. Also, thelimbs 650A, 650B can have various shapes/contours from that which is shown as long as thelimbs 650A, 650B start in the forward direction and end behind the starting point. This allows the limb design and shape/contour to adjust braceheight, powerstroke, and riser size. - As illustrated at
FIG. 10 , the corresponding contours of the first and thesecond limbs 650A, 650B are shaped such that at least a portion ofmovement 966A of thefirst limb 650A is opposite at least a portion of movement 966B of the second limb 650B when the first and thesecond limbs 650A, 650B move from a drawnconfiguration 94 to anundrawn configuration 92. Themovements 966A, 966B of the first and thesecond limbs 650A, 650B thereby at least partially cancel recoil. - The Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology allows the riser (e.g., the riser 610) to be minimized to the grip and sight window and the limbs (e.g., the
limbs 650A, 650B) shaped to position the limb tips to meet the braceheight, axle-to-axle spacing, and overall size of the bow for crossbows, compound bows, recurve bows, compound crossbows, and/or recurve crossbows thereby reducing cost and weight. - In considering details of the swept shape/contour of the
limbs 650A, 650B, instead of the limbs starting in a rearward direction, towards the shooter, and staying in that direction, the Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology uses limbs that are either laminated to shape, cast to shape, or molded to shape. Thelimbs 650A, 650B are then preloaded about 2″ to 4″ from the relaxed state to preload adraw string 194. The limb design allows for increased limb length in a very compact space by the sweeping shape/contour. More specifically, thelimbs 650A, 650B are strategically started in the forward direction and then swept back in at about a 1″ to 10″ radius to position the limb tip in the ideal location. Thelimbs 650A, 650B can also have additional sweeps in other directions to increase preloading of thelimbs 650A, 650B, but preferably end rearward of the starting point. - The Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology uses a new type of limb tension system. Unlike prior art cantilevered limbs which are tensioned with a mid point pivot and an end tensioning block (where the limb is essentially bent over a fixed mandrel and the limb is flexed by tensioning or pulling down on the limb end), the Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology does this oppositely, in that the limb end is fixed and the mid-point pivot is the tensioning means. Also, the limb tensioning means are on the opposite side of the limb or the interior of the limb side. Allowing the limb tension to work in this manner permits the limb to move about the neutral axis when combined with the limb shape.
- The Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology has a cantilevered limb that has an overall arc shape that folds in a near semi-circle. Inherent to this design, when the limbs move or pivot left to right, the cam position moves about the center of rotation and keeps the cam in almost the same position. This is in contrast to a cantilevered limb that will pivot about a small arc where the limb tip or cams have significant or amplified movement with a small amount of limb movement.
- The Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology allows for an extended limb length in a very compact area. The increased limb length allows the limbs (e.g., the
limbs 650A, 650B) to have an extreme radius and flex over the entire length of the limb. Furthermore, the increased length can be used to allow the Dual Inverted Limb Systems technology to be used on recurve bows that naturally require increased limb movement at the limb tip without the corresponding increased size in the bow. The sweeping motion adds limb length and allows the limb to be placed near or past parallel to improve accuracy, reduce recoil, and add energy capacity to the limb. - According to the principles of the present disclosure, a riser and bow limb configuration can be adapted for use in at least four configurations of bows 100. In particular, a recurve crossbow 300, as illustrated at
FIGS. 1-3 ; a recurve bow 400, as illustrated atFIGS. 4 and 5 ; a compound crossbow 500, as illustrated atFIGS. 6 and 7 ; and, a compound bow 600, 800, as illustrated atFIGS. 8-11 and 13, can include the bow and limb configuration, in various embodiments, of the present disclosure. In certain embodiments, certain features of the bows 100 may be combined to create additional bows. In the figures, part reference numbers and feature reference numbers below 200 typically indicate a generic reference number that may be mixed and matched with other embodiments. Part reference numbers and feature reference numbers from 200 to 299 typically indicate and illustrate use in a crossbow 200 (e.g., the recurve crossbow 300, the compound crossbow 500, etc.). Part reference numbers and feature reference numbers from 300 to 399 typically indicate and illustrate use in the recurve crossbow 300. Part reference numbers and feature reference numbers from 400 to 499 typically indicate and illustrate use in the recurve bow 400. Part reference numbers and feature reference numbers from 500 to 599 typically indicate and illustrate use in the compound crossbow 500. Part reference numbers and feature reference numbers from 600 to 699 and from 800 to 899 typically indicate and illustrate use in the compound bow 600, 800. And, part reference numbers and feature reference numbers from 700 to 799 typically indicate and illustrate embodiments adapting components of the present disclosure into a conventional configuration. - Turning now to
FIGS. 1-3 , the bow 300 is illustrated according to the principles of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the bow 300 is a recurve crossbow. In addition, the bow 300 is a crossbow, in a generic sense. Furthermore, the bow 300 is a bow, in a generic sense. The bow 300 includes a riser 310 that is adapted for use with crossbows and recurve crossbows. For example, a riser cutout 926 is provided for anarrow 96 and fletching. The riser 310 also includes certain features and characteristics of a generic riser 110, further described below. The riser 310 includes a first mountingarrangement 320A and an opposite second mountingarrangement 320B that are adapted for use with crossbows and recurve crossbows. The mountingarrangements arrangements first limb 350A and a second limb 350B that are adapted for use with crossbows and recurve crossbows. Thelimbs 350A, 350B also include certain features and characteristics ofgeneric limbs limbs 350A and 350B include afirst contour 380A and a second contour 380B, respectively. Thecontours 380A, 380B include certain characteristics ofgeneric contours - Turning now to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , the bow 400 is illustrated according to the principles of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the bow 400 is a recurve bow. In addition, the bow 400 is a bow, in a generic sense. The bow 400 includes a riser 410 that is adapted for use with bows and recurve bows. For example, a handle/grip 914 is provided for the shooter and anarrow rest mount 916 is provided for an arrow rest. The riser 410 also includes certain features and characteristics of the generic riser 110. The riser 410 includes a first mountingarrangement 420A and an opposite second mountingarrangement 420B that are adapted for use with bows and recurve bows. The mountingarrangements generic mounting arrangements first limb 450A and a second limb 450B that are adapted for use with bows and recurve bows. Thelimbs 450A, 450B also include certain features and characteristics of thegeneric limbs limbs 450A and 450B include a first contour 480A and asecond contour 480B, respectively. Thecontours 480A, 480B include certain characteristics of thegeneric contours - Turning now to
FIGS. 6 and 7 , the bow 500 is illustrated according to the principles of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the bow 500 is a compound crossbow. In addition, the bow 500 is a crossbow, in a generic sense. Furthermore, the bow 500 is a bow, in a generic sense. The bow 500 includes a riser 510 that is adapted for use with crossbows and compound crossbows. For example, the riser cutout 926 is provided for thearrow 96 and fletching. The riser 510 also includes certain features and characteristics of the generic riser 110. The riser 510 includes a first mountingarrangement 520A and an opposite second mountingarrangement 520B that are adapted for use with crossbows and compound crossbows. The mountingarrangements generic mounting arrangements first limb 550A and a second limb 550B that are adapted for use with crossbows and compound crossbows. Thelimbs 550A, 550B also include certain features and characteristics of thegeneric limbs limb 550A includes a pair ofstructural members structural members structural members limbs 550A and 550B include afirst contour 580A and a second contour 580B, respectively. Thecontours 580A, 580B include certain characteristics of thegeneric contours cables 918. - Turning now to
FIGS. 8 , 9, and 13, the bow 800 is illustrated according to the principles of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the bow 800 is a compound bow. In addition, the bow 800 is a bow, in a generic sense. The bow 800 includes a riser 810 that is adapted for use with bows and compound bows. For example, a handle/grip 914 is provided for the shooter and anarrow rest mount 916 is provided for an arrow rest. The riser 810 also includes certain features and characteristics of the generic riser 110. The riser 810 includes a first mountingarrangement 820A and an opposite second mountingarrangement 820B that are adapted for use with bows and compound bows. The mountingarrangements generic mounting arrangements first limb 850A and a second limb 850B that are adapted for use with bows and compound bows. Thelimbs 850A, 850B also include certain features and characteristics of thegeneric limbs limb 850A includes a pair ofstructural members structural members structural members limbs 850A and 850B include afirst contour 880A and a second contour 880B, respectively. Thecontours 880A, 880B include certain characteristics of thegeneric contours cables 918 and acrossover guide 924. - Turning now to
FIGS. 10 and 11 , the bow 600 is illustrated according to the principles of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the bow 600 is a compound bow. In addition, the bow 600 is a bow, in a generic sense. The bow 600 includes a riser 610 that is adapted for use with bows and compound bows. For example, a handle/grip 914 is provided for the shooter and anarrow rest mount 916 is provided for an arrow rest. The riser 610 also includes certain features and characteristics of the generic riser 610. The riser 610 includes a first mountingarrangement 620A and an opposite second mounting arrangement 620B that are adapted for use with bows and compound bows. The mountingarrangements 620A, 620B also include certain features and characteristics of thegeneric mounting arrangements first limb 650A and a second limb 650B that are adapted for use with bows and compound bows. Thelimbs 650A, 650B also include certain features and characteristics of thegeneric limbs limbs 650A and 650B include afirst contour 680A and a second contour 680B, respectively. Thecontours 680A, 680B include certain characteristics of thegeneric contours cables 918 and acrossover guide 924. - Hereinafter, the generic bow 100 will be referred to and will further apply to bows 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 800, where applicable. The bow 100 is adapted to shoot the projectile 96 along a direction of flight DF. A shooter may use the bow 100 to shoot the projectile 96 at various targets. Typically, the projectile 96 is an arrow. The shooter may use the bow 100 to shoot the
arrow 96 at targets such as practice targets and/or at wild game. By shooting the projectile 96 from the bow 100, the shooter may hit the target with the projectile 96 traveling at sufficient speed and with sufficient energy to bring down the target. - The shooter typically stores energy in the bow 100 by drawing a
drawstring arrangement 190 from an undrawn configuration 92 (seeFIGS. 1 , 2, 4-9, 11-13) to a drawn configuration 94 (seeFIGS. 3 and 10 ). By drawing thedrawstring arrangement 190, the shooter deforms thefirst limb 150A and thesecond limb 150B and thereby stores energy in the first and thesecond limbs drawstring arrangement 190, the energy stored in the first and thesecond limbs undrawn configuration 92. - The
drawstring arrangement 190 includes afirst connection arrangement 192A that is connected to a firststring mounting arrangement 178A of thefirst limb 150A and asecond connection arrangement 192B that is connected to a second string mounting arrangement 178B of thesecond limb 150B. Theconnection arrangements string mounting arrangements 178A, 178B may include any known components, techniques, configurations that join a drawstring to a limb. - In the recurve crossbow 300 and the recurve bow 400, the
drawstring arrangement 190 includes thedrawstring 194, and thedrawstring 194 includes the first and thesecond connection arrangements drawstring 194. Thefirst limb 150A includes a firststring engaging portion 904A (seeFIGS. 2 and 5 ) that is adjacent the firststring mounting arrangement 178A. The firststring engaging portion 904A engages afirst portion 906A of thedrawstring 194 adjacent thefirst connection arrangement 192A when the bow 300 is in theundrawn configuration 92. Thesecond limb 150B includes a second string engaging portion 904B that is adjacent the second string mounting arrangement 178B. The second string engaging portion 904B engages asecond portion 906B of thedrawstring 194 adjacent thesecond connection arrangement 192B when the bow 300 is in theundrawn configuration 92. - In the compound crossbow 500 and the compound bows 600 and 800, the
drawstring arrangement 190 includes thedrawstring 194, afirst cam 908A, and asecond cam 908B (seeFIGS. 6 , 7, 9, and 10). Thefirst connection arrangement 192A includes thefirst cam 908A that is rotatably connected to the firststring mounting arrangement 178A. Thesecond connection arrangement 192B includes thesecond cam 908B that is rotatably connected to the second string mounting arrangement 178B. Thefirst cam 908A engages afirst portion 910A of thedrawstring 194, and thesecond cam 908B engages asecond portion 910B of thedrawstring 194. - In the bows 200, 300, and 500, the
drawstring arrangement 190 may be released by the shooter pulling a trigger 920 (seeFIG. 1 ) and thereby causing astring latch 902 to release thedrawstring arrangement 190. Prior to pulling thetrigger 920, the shooter may use asite 922 and thereby improve accuracy of the projectile 96. The shooter may hold the bow 100 by astock 900. - The shooter may hold the bows 400, 600, and 800 by the handle 914 (i.e., the grip). The shooter may draw the
drawstring 194 of thedrawstring arrangement 190 with his/her fingers and thereby deliver energy to the first and thesecond limbs drawstring 194, thedrawstring 194 propels the projectile 96 along the direction of flight DF. - According to the principles of the present disclosure, the riser 110 and the
limbs first limb 150A is connected to thesecond limb 150B by the riser 110. - The riser 110 includes the first mounting
arrangement 120A and the opposite second mountingarrangement 120B. The riser 110 extends between afirst end 112 and asecond end 114. The riser 110 generally extends between thefirst end 112 and thesecond end 114 in a direction DR. The direction DR is generally perpendicular to the direction of flight DF. The bows 200, 300, and 500 typically orient the riser 110 with the direction DR extending generally horizontally. The bows 400, 600, and 800, typically have the riser 110 oriented with the direction DR extending in a vertical direction. The riser 110 includes afirst side 116 and asecond side 118. The first and thesecond sides first side 116 is generally spaced from thesecond side 118 along the direction of flight DF. Thefirst side 116 of the riser 110 may generally define a first plane P1. Thesecond side 118 of the riser 110 may generally define a second plane P2. - The
first mounting arrangement 120A may include afirst mount 122A adjacent thefirst end 112 of the riser 110. In certain embodiments, thefirst mount 122A adjoins thefirst end 112 of the riser 110. As illustrated atFIGS. 9 and 13 , thefirst mount 122A may define a first mounting plane P3. Thesecond mounting arrangement 120B may include asecond mount 122B. Thesecond mount 122B may be adjacent to thesecond end 114 of the riser 110. In certain embodiments, thesecond mount 122B adjoins thesecond end 114 of the riser 110. Thesecond mount 122B may define a second mounting plane P4. As illustrated atFIGS. 9 and 13 , thefirst mount 122A and thesecond mount 122B angle outwardly away from each other and away from the direction of flight DF. In the depicted embodiment, the first mounting plane P3 and the second mounting plane P4 angle outwardly away from each other and away from the direction of flight DF. - An included angle α may be defined between the
first mount 122A and thesecond mount 122B and/or may be defined between the first mounting plane P3 and the second mounting plane P4. In certain embodiments, the included angle α may range from about 0° to about 160°. In other embodiments, the included angle α may range from about 15° to about 145°. In still other embodiments, the included angle α may range from about 30° to about 130°. In still other embodiments, the included angle α may range from about 45° to about 75°. In yet other embodiments, the included angle α may range from about 55° to about 65°. The nominal value of the included angle α may be 60°, as illustrated. As illustrated, the included angle a opens in the direction of flight DF. In certain embodiments, the included angle α may form a vertex positioned on the bow 100 (seeFIG. 2 ). In other embodiments, the included angle α may form a vertex that is positioned opposite the direction of flight DF (i.e., in a direction DS of the shooter) in relation to the riser 110 (seeFIG. 13 ). - The
first limb 150A may include afirst attachment arrangement 156A. Thefirst attachment arrangement 156A may be mounted to the first mountingarrangement 120A of the riser 110. In particular, thefirst limb 150A may be attached to thefirst mount 122A adjacent theproximal end 152A. In certain embodiments, theproximal end 152A may be adjacent thefirst mount 122A. In other embodiments, theproximal end 152A may adjoin thefirst mount 122A. By holding thefirst limb 150A, the first mountingarrangement 120A may angle the held portion of thefirst limb 150A about the first mounting plane P3. Thesecond limb 150B may include a second attachment arrangement 156B. The second attachment arrangement 156B may be mounted to the second mountingarrangement 120B of the riser 110. In particular, thesecond limb 150B may be attached to thesecond mount 122B adjacent theproximal end 152B. In certain embodiments, theproximal end 152B may be adjacent thesecond mount 122B. In other embodiments, theproximal end 152B may adjoin thesecond mount 122B. By holding thesecond limb 150B, the second mountingarrangement 120B may angle the held portion of thesecond limb 150B about the second mounting plane P4. - The
first limb 150A extends from theproximal end 152A to thedistal end 154A. Thefirst limb 150A may extend along thefirst contour 180A. Thefirst contour 180A may include afirst attachment segment 182A. Thefirst attachment segment 182A may extend along thefirst limb 150A running adjacent to thefirst attachment arrangement 120A. Thesecond limb 150B extends from theproximal end 152B to the distal end 154B. Thesecond limb 150B may extend along thesecond contour 180B. Thesecond contour 180B may include a second attachment segment 182B. The second attachment segment 182B may extend along thesecond limb 150B running adjacent to thesecond attachment arrangement 120B. - The
first limb 150A may include the firststring mounting arrangement 178A. The firststring mounting arrangement 178A may be positioned adjacent thedistal end 154A. In certain embodiments, the firststring mounting arrangement 178A adjoins thedistal end 154A of thefirst limb 150A. Thefirst attachment segment 182A may extend from aproximal end 182AP to adistal end 182AD. Thefirst attachment segment 182A may be substantially linear and thefirst limb 150A may define substantially planar mounting surfaces adjacent thefirst attachment segment 182A. Thesecond limb 150B may include a second string mounting arrangement 178B. The second string mounting arrangement 178B may be positioned adjacent the distal end 154B. In certain embodiments, the second string mounting arrangement 178B adjoins the distal end 154B of thesecond limb 150B. The second attachment segment 182B may extend from a proximal end 182BP to a distal end 182BD. The second attachment segment 182B may be substantially linear and thesecond limb 150B may define substantially planar mounting surfaces adjacent the second attachment segment 182B. - As the
limbs contours contours contours 180A and/or 180B as they extend along their path (seeFIG. 9 ). A distance LD may define a direct distance between theproximal end distal end 154A, 154B of thelimbs 150A and/or 150B, respectively. As thecontour - In certain embodiments, the
limb 150A includes a single monolithic structural member. In certain embodiments, thelimb 150B includes a single monolithic structural member. In other embodiments, thelimbs 150A and/or 150B may include a pair of thelimb members 150A150 B 1 150B2, respectively. The pair of thelimb members 150A150 B 1 150B2 may straddle at least a portion of the mountingarrangements limbs arrangement limb members 150A150 B 1 150B2 may taper as thelimbs contour limbs limbs limbs undrawn configuration 92 and the drawnconfiguration 94 and/or otherwise actuated. - The
limbs limbs limbs limbs arrangements corresponding limb limbs arrangements free mount 950. The rotationallyfree mount 950 may include friction. The rotationallyfree mount 950 may allow thecorresponding limb arrangement limb arrangement proximal end proximal end - The mounting
arrangements clamp 952 that holds (i.e., constrains) thecorresponding limb arrangement clamp 952 is adjustable and thereby allows thelimb free mount 950. As illustrated atFIG. 6 , theclamp 952 may include atension plate 930 and/or a tension bolt 928. By actuating the tension bolt 928, a varying amount of load may be placed on thecorresponding attachment arrangement 156A, 156B of thelimb corresponding limb clamp 952 or bracket may serve several purposes. For example, theclamp 952 may be used to preload thedraw string arrangement 190. The adjustment of theclamp 952 may be used to set an amount of tension in thedraw string arrangement 190. The actuation of theclamp 952 may allow for quick and easy assembly and disassembly of thelimb clamp 952 may be used to fine tune the bow 100. The adjustment of theclamp 952 may be used to adjust thefirst limb 150A differently than thesecond limb 150B and thereby tune the bow 100. - As illustrated in the figures, various components and features of the bow 100 may have various relative positions to other components and features of the bow 100. In particular, the proximal ends 152A, 152B of the
limbs second side 118 of the riser 110. Alternatively, the proximal ends 152A, 152B may each be positioned along the plane P2, or the proximal ends 152A, 152B may each be positioned between the first plane P1 that generally bounds thefirst side 116 of the riser 110 and the second plane P2 of the riser 110. The distal ends 154A, 154B of thelimbs undrawn configuration 92. Alternatively, the distal ends 154A, 154B may each be positioned between the first plane P1 and the second plane P2 when the bow 100 is in theundrawn configuration 92. Alternatively, the distal ends 154A, 154B may each be spaced from the plane P1 in the direction of flight DF when the bow 100 is in theundrawn configuration 92. Alternatively, the distal ends 154A, 154B may each be spaced from the plane P2 in the direction DS when the bow is in the drawnconfiguration 94. - As illustrated in the figures, the interface geometry between the
limbs second attachment segments 182A, 182B may be angled relative to each other such that the opposite portions of theattachment segments 182A, 182B extend outwardly away from each other as theattachment segments 182A, 182B at least partially extend in the direction of flight DF. In certain embodiments, at least a portion of each of the first and thesecond attachment segments 182A, 182B are substantially linear. In certain embodiments, the first and thesecond attachment segments 182A, 182B are substantially parallel to each other, at least about the substantially linear portions. In other embodiments, the first and thesecond attachment segments 182A, 182B are angled relative to each other, at least about the substantially linear portions. In certain embodiments, the first and thesecond attachment segments 182A, 182B are angled relative to each other, at least about the substantially linear portions, such that the first and thesecond attachment segments 182A, 182B extend outwardly away from each other as theattachment segments 182A, 182B partially extend in the direction of flight DF. In other embodiments, the first and thesecond attachment segments 182A, 182B may continuously curve, and the included angle α may be defined between positions on opposite curves. - As illustrated at
FIGS. 1 and 10 , the riser 110 spaces the proximal ends 152A, 152B of thelimbs limbs limbs limbs limbs - As illustrated in the figures, the
first contour 180A and thesecond contour 180B may have unique and beneficial shapes. In particular, as illustrated atFIG. 13 , thecontours segment corresponding attachment segment 182A, 182B. The protrudingsegments segments corresponding attachment segment 182A, 182B. As illustrated atFIG. 13 , in certain embodiments, each of the protrudingsegments segments segments corresponding attachment segment 182A, 182B. In certain embodiments, each of the protrudingsegments proximal end corresponding limb corresponding attachment segment 182A, 182B. In certain embodiments, the distance L may be at least 2 inches. In certain embodiments, the distance L may be at least 5 inches. In certain embodiments, the distance L may range between 2 inches and about 10 inches. In certain embodiments, the distance L may range between 1 inch and about 10 inches. In certain embodiments, the protrudingsegments segments segments segments - In certain embodiments, the protruding
segments 180Asecond contours corresponding attachment segment 182A, 182B. The protrudingsegments segments corresponding attachment segment 182A, 182B. Each of the protrudingsegments segments - As illustrated at
FIG. 9 , in certain embodiments, the protrudingsegments segments segments segments segment second contours segments segments second contours segment corresponding limb - As illustrated at
FIG. 13 , thecorresponding contours second limbs forward position 962 beyond the riser 110 along the direction of flight DF and then reverse and extend at least partially in the direction DS to a farthestrearward position 964. - As illustrated at
FIGS. 1-3 , 6, and 7, thefirst contour 180A and thesecond contour 180B of thelimbs recess 968 between the protrudingsegments foot stirrup 912 may be advantageously positioned within therecess 968. - As illustrated at
FIG. 9 , in certain embodiments, the first and thesecond contours segments 180A - According to the principles of the present disclosure, the bow 100 includes a unique and beneficial mounting arrangement between the riser 110 and the
limbs FIGS. 9 and 10 , the riser 110 includes amain body 124 that extends between afirst end 126 and asecond end 128. Themain body 124 includes afirst mounting area 126 A that is adjacent thefirst end 126 and asecond mounting area 128 A that is adjacent thesecond end 128. Thefirst limb 150A includes a tensilely stressedside 150AT and a compressively stressedside 150AC. Thefirst limb 150A is mounted to the riser 110 with the tensilely stressedside 150AT facing the first mountingarea 126 A of themain body 124 of the riser 110. Thesecond limb 150B includes a tensilely stressedside 150BT and a compressively stressedside 150BC. Thesecond limb 150B is mounted to the riser 110 with the tensilely stressedside 150BT facing thesecond mounting area 128 A of themain body 124 of the riser 110. The tensilely stressedsides second limbs sides second limbs - The various embodiments described above are provided by way of illustration only and should not be construed to limit the claims attached hereto. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize various modifications and changes that may be made without following the example embodiments and applications illustrated and described herein, and without departing from the true spirit and scope of the following claims.
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76. A bow adapted to shoot a projectile along a direction of flight, the bow comprising:
a riser including a main body extending between a first end and a second end, the main body of the riser including a first mounting area adjacent the first end of the main body and a second mounting area adjacent the second end of the main body;
a first limb including a tensilely stressed side and a compressively stressed side, the first limb extending along a first contour from a proximal end to a distal end, the first limb mounted to the riser with the tensilely stressed side of the first limb facing the first mounting area of the main body of the riser;
a second limb including a tensilely stressed side and a compressively stressed side, the second limb extending along a second contour from a proximal end to a distal end, the second limb mounted to the riser with the tensilely stressed side of the second limb facing the second mounting area of the main body of the riser; and
a drawstring operably connected to the first and the second limbs adjacent the distal ends of the first and the second limbs.
77. The bow of claim 76 , wherein the tensilely stressed sides of the first and the second limbs at least partially face each other.
78. The bow of claim 76 , wherein the tensilely stressed sides of the first and the second limbs are positioned opposite each other.
79. An archery bow comprising:
a riser;
a first limb supported by said riser, said first limb comprising curvature;
a second limb supported by said riser, said second limb comprising curvature;
a drawstring operably connected to the first limb and the second limb;
wherein at least one of said limbs comprises an inflection.
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