Abstract: An archery bow comprising a riser extending between opposing first and second ends, with a limb coupled to each end. Each limb has a first end for connecting to the riser and a second distal end. An axle pivotally connects at least one of the limbs to one end of the riser. An actuator operatively couples between at least one of the limbs and the riser adjacent the axle for supporting the limbs about the riser. The actuator includes a resilient member for storing energy as the bow is drawn, and releasing energy as the bow is released. The resilient member pivotally attaches to the riser and the limb, elongating or compressing to dynamically change the angle between the riser and the limb while the bow is in use. After the shot, the resilient member acts as a shock absorber to damp the vibration of the bow.

Abstract: A composite riser for an archery bow formed from fibers embedded in resin in such a way that resin rich areas, dry fibers and voids are eliminated, providing consistent risers of high quality. The location of structural fibers, such as a carbon fibers or fiberglass composite materials, is ensured within a mold used to form the riser and relative to the resin which bonds the fibers together. Various processes may be used to form the riser with control of the fibers and resin maintained. For example, structural reaction injection molding, liquid composite molding, continuous fiber molding, modified compression molding, resin transfer molding and variable infusion molding processes can be used.

Abstract: An archery bow comprising a riser extending between opposing first and second ends, with a limb coupled to each end. Each limb has a first end for connecting to the riser and a second distal end. An axle pivotally connects at least one of the limbs to one end of the riser. An actuator operatively couples between at least one of the limbs and the riser adjacent the axle for supporting the limbs about the riser. The actuator includes a resilient member for storing energy as the bow is drawn, and releasing energy as the bow is released. The resilient member pivotally attaches to the riser and the limb, elongating or compressing to dynamically change the angle between the riser and the limb while the bow is in use. After the shot, the resilient member acts as a shock absorber to damp the vibration of the bow.

Abstract: An archery bow component includes a preform having a plurality of fiber tows braided to each other. A polymeric material is applied to the preform. The polymeric material coats the plurality of fiber tows during molding of the preform. The dispersal of the polymeric material throughout the preform is effected by the braiding of the plurality of fiber tows to each other.

Abstract: An archery bow comprising a riser extending between opposing first and second ends. A limb is coupled to each end of the riser. Each limb has a first end for connecting to the riser and a second distal end. A pocket axle pivotally connects the first ends of each limb to one end of the riser. A strut assembly is operatively coupled between each of the limbs and the riser adjacent the pocket axle for selectively pivoting the limbs relative to the riser thereby allowing manual assembly and tuning of the bow by varying the distance between the distal ends of the limbs.

Abstract: A composite riser for an archery bow formed from fibers embedded in resin in such a way that resin rich areas, dry fibers and voids are eliminated, providing consistent risers of high quality. The location of structural fibers, such as a carbon fibers or fiberglass composite materials, is ensured within a mold used to form the riser and relative to the resin which bonds the fibers together. Various processes may be used to form the riser with control of the fibers and resin maintained. For example, structural reaction injection molding, liquid composite molding, continuous fiber molding, modified compression molding, resin transfer molding and variable infusion molding processes can be used.

Abstract: A compound archery bow comprising a body having first and second flexible ends. A bowstring has at least a portion of itself trained about a rotational assembly and is anchored to a cam assembly. In addition, an anchor cable has a first cable end fixed to the first end of the bow and a second cable end secured to the cam assembly. The cam assembly has a bowstring anchor projection and an anchor cable anchor projection for anchoring the bowstring and the anchor cable, respectively and an anchor cable track for taking in the anchor cable as the bow is being drawn. The cam assembly also has a bowstring track for letting out bowstring cable as the bow is being drawn and a mechanical linkage permitting limited relative motion between the bowstring cable track and the anchor cable track.

Abstract: A dampening assembly is provided for an archery bow component. The dampening assembly includes a first constraining layer formed from a portion of the component. The dampening assembly also includes a second constraining layer formed from the remaining portion of the component. The first constraining layer is coupled to the second constraining layer. In addition, the dampening assembly includes a dampening layer positioned between the first and second constraining layers for absorbing vibrational energy and noise as a load bears upon the component.

Abstract: A suspension system is provided for dampening vibrational energy and noise in an archery bow. The suspension system includes a limb including an axle clearance hole extending axially therethrough, an axle shaft extending through the axle clearance hole, and a bushing seated within the axle clearance hole for rotatably receiving the axle shaft therethrough. In addition, the suspension system includes a dampening member positioned and extending radially between the bushing and the limb for decoupling the axle shaft from the limb and dampening vibrational energy exerted through the axle shaft.

Abstract: An archery bow comprising a riser extending between opposing first and second ends. A limb is coupled to each end of the riser. Each limb has a first end for connecting to the riser and a second distal end. A pocket axle pivotally connects the first ends of each limb to one end of the riser. A strut assembly is operatively coupled between each of the limbs and the riser adjacent the pocket axle for selectively pivoting the limbs relative to the riser thereby allowing manual assembly and tuning of the bow by varying the distance between the distal ends of the limbs.

Abstract: An archery bow has at least one dampener to reduce noise and vibration of the bow in use. Desirably, at least one dampener, and preferably a plurality of individual dampeners may be disposed in the area of the connection of a limb to a riser or handle portion of the bow to reduce vibrations transferred to the riser by the limb. Additionally, the archery bow preferably has a cam adapted to receive a dampener to reduce the noise and vibration passing between the cam and the limb. Any number of dampeners may be used in combination, or the dampeners may be used separately as desired.

Abstract: A compound archery bow comprising a body having first and second flexible ends. A bowstring has at least a portion of itself trained about a rotational assembly and is anchored to a cam assembly. In addition, an anchor cable has a first cable end fixed to the first end of the bow and a second cable end secured to the cam assembly. The cam assembly has a bowstring anchor projection and an anchor cable anchor projection for anchoring the bowstring and the anchor cable, respectively and an anchor cable track for taking in the anchor cable as the bow is being drawn. The cam assembly also has a bowstring track for letting out bowstring cable as the bow is being drawn and a mechanical linkage permitting limited relative motion between the bowstring cable track and the anchor cable track.

Abstract: A composite riser for an archery bow formed from fibers embedded in resin in such a way that resin rich areas, dry fibers and voids are eliminated, providing consistent risers of high quality. The location of structural fibers, such as a carbon fibers or fiberglass composite materials, is ensured within a mold used to form the riser and relative to the resin which bonds the fibers together. Various processes may be used to form the riser with control of the fibers and resin maintained. For example, structural reaction injection molding, liquid composite molding, continuous fiber molding, modified compression molding, resin transfer molding and variable infusion molding processes can be used.

Abstract: An archery bow has at least one dampener to reduce noise and vibration of the bow in use. Desirably, at least one dampener, and preferably a plurality of individual dampeners may be disposed in the area of the connection of a limb to a riser or handle portion of the bow to reduce vibrations transferred to the riser by the limb. Additionally, the archery bow preferably has a cam adapted to receive a dampener to reduce the noise and vibration passing between the cam and the limb. Any number of dampeners may be used in combination, or the dampeners may be used separately as desired.

Abstract: A connector for adjustably mounting a limb of a compound archery bow to a riser of the bow has a connector, a first washer with a sliding surface and a guide surface complementary to and received against the sliding surface and permitting the first washer to pivot in substantially any direction relative to the connector. In assembly, a threaded shank of the connector is received in a threaded blind bore in the riser and a head of the connector traps the first washer against the limb. The connector may be loosened or backed out of the riser to permit adjustment of the orientation of the limb relative to t he riser to thereby adjust the draw weight of the bow. As the orientation of the limb is changed, the orientation of the first washer relative to the connector is likewise changed without changing the orientation of the connector to limit the bending or lateral forces applied to the connector and prevent it from being sheared or otherwise failing.

Abstract: A cam for a compound archery bow has an adjustable draw cam and a draw stop arm, each releasably and adjustably carried by the cam to permit rapid adjustment of the draw length and let-off characteristics of the cam without having to completely disassemble the bow and without having to replace either of the adjustable draw cam or draw stop arm with different components. Therefore, a plurality of draw lengths as well as let-offs may be achieved by the consumer without having to completely disassemble the bow or purchase a plurality of different, specialized parts. Advantageously, the number of different parts which need to be produced to provide a wide range of draw lengths and let-offs is drastically reduced to greatly facilitate the economical manufacture of cams for archery bows.

Abstract: A compound bow having a pair of cam modules or secondary cams with at least one cam module having a draw stop integral therewith to engage a harness string of the compound bow at the optimum draw length of the bowstring to prevent this optimum draw length from being exceeded and to efficiently and repeatably store the same quantity of energy in the compound bow. The integral draw stop decreases vibration of the bow in use and cannot be moved to thereby insure that the optimum draw length can be readily achieved throughout the life of the bow. A floor or post is also preferably provided on each cam module to firmly hold and retain one end of a harness string.

Abstract: A composite reinforced limb of an archery bow is at least partially covered with a dry film of a polymeric coating initially applied in a generally liquid mixture adjacent to and firmly engaging at least a portion of the limb to prevent the underlying composite layers or fibers of the limb from becoming noticeably detached from the limb, to reinforce the limb and to reduce vibration and noise of the bow during use. Preferably, a substantial portion of the periphery of the limb is covered by the polymeric coating which is preferably sprayed on to the limb with a spray applicator. Preferably, the spray applicator is automated and several limbs are coated in an assembly line fashion by the spray applicator. Alternatively, the polymeric coating can be brushed on or the limb can be dipped into a supply of the coating material to cover at least that portion of the limb. The polymeric coating dries to a film in generally solid but pliable state and does not effect the draw length or draw weight of the bow in use.

Abstract: A composite reinforced limb of an archery bow is at least partially encased in a flexible plastic material which closely overlies and firmly engages the limb to substantially prevent the composite layers or fibers adjacent the limb from becoming detached from the limb. The plastic material is preferably in the form of a tube which contracts when heated and conforms to the shape of and firmly engages the limb. Encasing the limbs also reduces vibration of the limb and noise of the bow during use and thus, enhances the performance of the bow. Further, the tube encasing the limb tends to confine any pieces of the limb which may tend to injure an archer if the limb cracks, splinters or otherwise breaks in use.