Abstract: A compound archery bow includes a bow handle having projecting limbs, and first and second pulleys mounted on the limbs for rotation around respective axes. A bowstring cable extends from a bowstring anchor through a bowstring let-out groove on the first pulley and then toward the second pulley. A first power cable extends from a first power cable anchor toward the second pulley, and a second power cable extends from the second pulley through a power cable take-up arrangement on the first pulley to a second power cable anchor on the first pulley. A set of at least first and second bowstring cable draw length adjustment modules is provided for alternate mounting on the first pulley to adjust draw length of the bowstring cable away from the handle.

Abstract: A compound archery bow includes a bow handle having projecting limbs, and first and second pulleys mounted on the limbs for rotation around respective axes. A bow cable arrangement includes a bowstring cable extending from a bowstring anchor through a bowstring let-out groove on the first pulley and then toward the second pulley. A first power cable extends from a first power cable anchor through a power cable let-out arrangement on the first pulley toward the second pulley, and a second power cable extends from the second pulley through a power cable take-up arrangement on the first pulley to a second power cable anchor on the first pulley. Draw of the bowstring cable away from the handle lets out bowstring cable from the bowstring let-out groove and rotates the first pulley around the first axis, lets out the first power cable from the power cable let-out arrangement on the first pulley and takes up the second power cable into the second power cable take-up arrangement on the first pulley.

Abstract: A compound archery bow includes a bow handle having at least one limb and a pulley rotatably mounted on the limb. A cable system includes a bowstring cable extending from the pulley and spaced from the handle for movement away from and toward the handle to propel an arrow, and at least one power cable extending from the pulley to control rotation of the pulley as a function of draw of the bowstring cable. A cable slide rod extends from the handle adjacent to the cable system. A cable slide is engaged with the power cable and slidable on the cable slide rod to hold the power cable away from the bowstring cable as the bowstring cable is drawn and released. The cable slide rod is non-linear, and preferably includes an end portion spaced from the handle that is curved toward the bowstring cable.

Abstract: An archery bow limb attachment construction includes a limb bolt washer having a flat undersurface opposed to an outer surface on the limb, a leg extending from the undersurface into a non-round opening in the limb to prevent rotation of the limb bolt washer with respect to the limb, a through-opening having a cylindrical countersink at an end opposed to the undersurface, and an internally threaded lateral opening communicating with the through-opening between the countersink and the undersurface. An annular bearing washer has a cylindrical outer periphery received in the countersink of the limb bolt washer, and a through-opening having a conical countersink remote from the limb bolt washer. A cap screw has a head received in the conical countersink of the bearing washer and an externally threaded shank that extends through the bearing washer, the limb bolt washer and the archery bow limb into an internally threaded opening in an archery bow handle riser.

Abstract: A compound archery bow includes a handle having at least one projecting limb, and a pulley mounted for rotation on the limb. Bow cable segments extend from the bow pulley, including a bowstring cable segment extending from a bowstring let-out groove on the pulley, a second cable segment extending from second cable let-out on the pulley, and a third cable segment extending from a cable take-up groove on the pulley. Draw of the bowstring cable segment away from the handle withdraws the bowstring cable segment from the let-out groove on the pulley and rotates the pulley around its axis, withdraws the first cable segment from the cable let-out on the pulley, and winds the second cable segment into the cable take-up groove on the pulley. The cable take-up groove is contoured such that the draw force on the bowstring cable segment increases as a function of draw to a first level, and then decreases to a second level less than the first level and at which draw force remains substantially constant.

Abstract: A compound archery bow includes a handle having projecting limbs. A first pulley is mounted for rotation around a first axis on a first of the limbs, and a second pulley is mounted for rotation around a second axis on a second of the limbs. A bow cable arrangement extends between the pulleys, and includes a bowstring cable extending from bowstring let-out grooves in the first and second pulleys so that, as the bowstring cable is drawn away from the handle, the bowstring cable lets out or unwraps from the bowstring grooves and rotates the pulleys around the respective axes. First and second cables extend from cable take-up grooves on the respective pulleys to first and second cable let-out means on the respective opposite pulleys. Thus, as the bowstring cable is drawn away from the handle, the first and second cables are each taken up or wound at one end onto one of the pulleys and let out or unwound at the other end from the other pulley.

Abstract: A single-cam compound archery bow includes a bow handle having projecting limbs. A control wheel is mounted for rotation about an axis at an end of one of the limbs, and has a single peripheral groove that extends around such axis. A power cam is mounted for rotation at an end of the other limb. A bow cable arrangement includes a first cable segment anchored at one end to the one limb and at a second end to the power cam. A second cable segment is anchored to the control wheel and extends to the power cam. A third cable segment is anchored to the control wheel and extends to the power cam. The third cable segment includes a nock point that, when drawn away from the handle, unwraps the third cable segment from the control wheel groove, and wraps the second cable segment into the control wheel groove as the third cable segment is unwrapped from that groove. Drawing of the nock point away from the handle also wraps the first cable segment onto the power cam so as to draw the limbs together.

Abstract: A single-cam compound archery bow that includes a bow handle having projecting limbs, a control wheel rotatably mounted on an end of one of the limbs, and a power cam rotatably mounted on the end of the other limb. The power cam includes a cam base and a draw length adjustment module that is adjustably positioned on or adjustably replaceable on the cam base. A power cable segment is anchored at one end to the one limb and at a second end to the power cam at a position to wrap into and unwrap from a power cable groove on the draw length adjustment module. The sidewalls of the power cable groove are eliminated adjacent to the axis of the power cam to eliminate the undesirable feel of the power cable rubbing against the groove sidewalls at the limit of bow draw. A bowstring cable segment is anchored to the control wheel and to the power cam at positions to wrap into and unwrap from first and second bowstring let-out grooves on the control wheel and the power cam respectively.

Abstract: A single-cam compound archery bow that includes a bow handle having projecting limbs, a control wheel rotatably mounted on an end of one of the limbs remote from the handle, and a power cam rotatably mounted on an end of the other limb also remote from the handle. A power cable segment is anchored at one end to the one limb and at a second end to the power cam at a position to wrap into and unwrap from a power cable groove on the power cam. A bow string cable segment is anchored at the control wheel and at the power cam at positions to wrap into and unwrap from first and second bow string take-up grooves on the control wheel and power cam respectively. A control cable segment is anchored at the control wheel at a position to wrap into and unwrap from a control groove on the control wheel, and is anchored at the power cam. The length of the power cable groove at the power cam and the anchor position of the bow string cable at the control wheel are both adjustable for adjusting draw length of the bow.

Abstract: A single-cam compound archery bow that includes a bow handle from which bow limbs project, a control wheel rotatably mounted on one end of one limb and a power can rotatably mounted at an opposing end of the other limb. A power cable segment is anchored at one end to the one limb and at a second end to the power can at a position to wrap into and unwrap from a power cable groove on the power cam. A bow string cable segment is anchored to the control wheel and to the power cam at positions to wrap into and unwrap from first and second bow string take-up grooves on the control wheel and power cam respectively. The bow string cable segment has a nock point disposed between the spaced limb ends. A control cable segment is anchored at one end to the control wheel at a position to wrap into and unwrap from a control groove on the control wheel, and is anchored at an opposing end to the power cam.

Abstract: A crossbow that includes a barrel having a pair of limbs and a bowstring cable that extends between the limbs, a trigger mechanism for selectively capturing and releasing the bowstring cable against flexure of the limbs, and a guide for supporting a bolt on the barrel when the cable is captured by the trigger mechanism. The trigger mechanism in the preferred embodiment of the invention includes a latch mounted for pivoting between a closed position in which the latch captures the cable and an open position for releasing the cable. A latch release arm is mounted adjacent to and in opposed engagement with the latch. The upper surface of the latch release arm engages the latch for releasably holding the latch in both the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A compound archery bow that includes a handle having a pair of flexible limbs mounted on and projecting from spaced ends of the handle. A bow handle is of cast magnesium construction, and cable guide and limb mounting arrangements employ inexpensive hardware in place of expensive manufacturing processes to provide mounting openings. In one embodiment, the handle includes a laterally opening pocket, a nut received in the pocket, and a screw extending through the limb into the pocket and received in the nut. In another embodiment, a first opening with a threaded insert is provided in the handle. A second threaded opening intersects the first opening. A screw extends through the limb into the first opening. A set screw is provided in the second opening to lock the limb screw. In another embodiment, the handle is provided with an opening that tapers toward the rear. A tapered bushing is received in the opening. A screw extends through a cable guide into the bushing to mount same.

Abstract: A compound bow utilizes tension cables and bowstring cables acting on grooved cam pulley assemblies. The tension cables are not continuous to the bowstring cables but are individually anchored at each end. Looped ends of the bowstring cable are transfixed by a rigid cross pin which can be selectively lodged in one of a plurality of cross slots intersecting a diametrical groove in a side surface of a pulley. The bowstring is captured in a groove as it enters the pulley by a segment of a tension cable pulley.

Abstract: A compound bow utilizes tension cables and bowstring cables acting on grooved cam pulley assemblies. The tension cables are not connected to the bowstring cables at the pulley assemblies but rather are separated at the pulleys and each separate end is formed as a loop. An attachment knob is formed integrally within the confines of the pulley and is provided with a re-entrant notch to provide a retainer attachment for the looped ends of a bowstring cable. A similar attachment can be provided for the ends of the tension cables. The concept may also be used to adjust draw length or tuning of the wheel timing as effected by the cable length by providing more than one knob spaced to allow shifting a looped end from one knob to another. The knobs with appropriate notches for the tension cables face in a direction opposite to those which receive the loop of the bowstring cable.

Abstract: An archery bow of the compound type with eccentrically mounted cam wheels or pulleys, one to carry the bowstring at each end, and one to carry the tension cable at each end. The tension cables are anchored at each end on small grooved discs which retain closed loops at the anchor end of the cables. The discs are centrally perforate to receive and be retained by an axle which also mounts the pulleys. Each disc has a plurality of slotted openings, or notches around a center, terminating in bights which are progressively at different distances from the center. This allows selective tensioning on the tension cables to tune the bow and adjust cable length.

Abstract: A high energy compound bow having multiple pulley sheaves eccentrically mounted on a common axis at each bifurcate distal end of the respective bow limbs. The bowstring is extended at each end over the pulley sheaves to a return cable, the ends of which are looped over anchor sheaves at the respective axles. The anchor sheaves are clustered centrally of the space between the bifurcate sections of the bow limbs with the bowstring pulley and a transition pulley which is positioned between the bowstring pulley and the anchor sheave. The transition sheave has a curved path which originates laterally of the bow limb essentially at the lateral position of the anchor sheave in the at-rest position of the bowstring. This sheave path shifts laterally as the bow is drawn to a position central to the bowstring pulley and the anchor sheave thereby centralizing the tension stress on the bow limbs to eliminate torque on the limbs at the high tension phase of the draw and release.

Abstract: A compound archery bow with a bowstring and coincident cable return runs in connection with an overcenter pulley at opposite bow limbs. A cable positioner adjacent the extremity of each bow limb embraces the cable return runs and prevents bowstring and cable interference in the operation of the bow.

Abstract: A compound bow having multiple pulley sheaves on a common axis at each distal end of the bow limbs, the sheaves having a cross-over groove which carries the bow string to the center of the bow limb during the draw of an arrow to prevent a twisting torque on the bow limbs at the periods of greatest stress and bending of the limbs.

Abstract: A quiver holder for archery bows which includes a small attachment plate permanently fastened to a bow handle and a quick attach-detach lug and socket arrangement on a bow quiver to cooperate with the attachment plate requiring no screws or bolts or other fastening device to secure the quiver.

Abstract: A single-cam compound archery bow that includes a bow handle from which bow limbs project, a control wheel rotatably mounted on one end of one limb and a power can cam rotatably mounted at an opposing end of the other limb. A power cable segment is anchored at one end to the one limb and at a second end to the power can cam at a position to wrap into and unwrap from a power cable groove on the power cam. A bow string cable segment is anchored to the control wheel and to the power cam at positions to wrap into and unwrap from first and second bow string take-up grooves on the control wheel and power cam respectively. The bow string cable segment has a nock point disposed between the spaced limb ends. A control cable segment is anchored at one end to the control wheel at a position to wrap into and unwrap from a control groove on the control wheel, and is anchored at an opposing end to the power cam.