Archery bow stabilizer

Abstract

A stabilizer for an archery bow including an elongated member having a first portion adapted to flex and oscillate, thereby absorbing bow shock and / or vibration, and a second portion stiffened to maintain at least part of the elongated member in a relatively stationary position, thereby minimizing its movement as the bow is shot. The elongated member can be hollow and tubular, and can be constructed from laminated carbon prepreg, or other lightweight carbon, composite and / or polymeric material. The first portion can include a fabric or other flexible material. The second portion can include a more dense, heavier or other, different material so that the second portion is more rigid, dense, heavy and / or stiff than the first portion. The stabilizer can include an optional weight module having multiple replaceable and selectively positionable weight elements.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to archery, and more particularly, to a stabilizer for attachment to an archery bow for lateral stabilization, for torque reduction, and for absorbing and dampening bow vibration.[0002]There are a variety of stabilizers designed to attach to an archery bow and reduce the tendency of the bow to be laterally and / or rotationally displaced as, and after, an arrow is shot from the bow. In addition, a number of stabilizers attempt to cushion bow shock and vibration, which are common effects when an arrow is shot from the bow.[0003]Most conventional stabilizers are of a simple construction, including a long rod having first and second ends. The first end includes a threaded portion designed to be fastened to the bow. The second end usually includes a weighted body. While providing lateral stability to the bow, most stabilizers can actually amplify vibration and / or oscillation, which can be undesirable. To mitigate thi...

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Benefits of technology

[0004]A stabilizer for an archery bow is provided including an elongated member having a first portion which is adapted to flex and oscillate, thereby absorbing bow shock and / or vibration, and a second portion which is stiffened to maintain at least part of the elongated member in a relatively stationary position, thereby minimizing its movement as the bow is shot.

[0005]In one embodiment, the elongated member includes a first end, which mounts adjacent an archery bow when the stabilizer is attached to the bow, and a second end, which is distal from the bow. The second portion can be stiffened to maintain a distal end of the elongated member in a relatively stationary position, thereby minimizing its movement as the bow is shot.

[0008]In still another embodiment, the second portion can be rigid or stiff, and configured to maintain the distal end of the stabilizer in a relatively stationary position to minimize movement and reduce lateral instability and / or torque when the archery bow is drawn, held and / or shot. The first portion adjacent the bow can be configured to be less rigid or stiff to enable the tube to flex and / or oscillate, and thereby absorb bow shock and vibration.

[0013]In still another embodiment, the weight elements can be selectively positioned in preselected ones of the apertures to provide desired performance characteristics and balance or stabilization features.

[0014]The stabilizer described herein provides a simple and efficient construction that stabilizes an archery bow and absorbs vibration and shock. For example, the stiffer or more rigid portion of the stabilizer maintains the distal end of the stabilizer in a stationary position to minimize lateral displacement and / or rotation of the archery bow when being held and / or shot. The proximal, less stiff or less rigid portion of the stabilizer flexes and / or oscillates, thereby absorbing bow shock and vibration when the bow is shot. Where included, the weight module provides and quick and easily adjusted construction that can redistribute the weight of the stabilizer to the archer's preference, which can greatly enhance shooting accuracy and the archer's confidence.

Problems solved by technology

While providing lateral stability to the bow, most stabilizers can actually amplify vibration and / or oscillation, which can be undesirable.

While this is satisfactory in some cases, it usually does not result in exceptional stabilization and vibration or shock reduction.

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