Abstract: A dynamic stabilizer comprising an elastomerically cushioned weight coaxially and movably mounted on an elastomerically cushioned support rod. In the preferred embodiment, the stabilizer includes a support rod, end caps, a vibration-absorbing mechanism, and a weight. The support rod is a generally cylindrical, elongated rigid member. The end caps are removably attached to each end of the support rod along the longitudinal central axis of the support rod. A threaded shaft, coaxial with the longitudinal central axis of the support rod, projects from the free end of one end cap to permit the stabilizer to removably attach to a threaded aperture in the forward face of a bow, or to a threaded aperture in a shock dampener or other archery bow accessory. The free end of the other end cap includes a threaded aperture, also coaxial with the longitudinal central axis of the support rod, to permit the removable attachment of other bow accessories to the stabilizer.
Abstract: An archery bow shock dampener includes three main components—a base, a vibration-absorbing body, and a securement ring. The vibration-absorbing body is formed of an elastomeric material, such as a visco-elastic polymer and is sandwiched between the base and a securement ring. Within the vibration-absorbing body is a central disk having a shaft mounted to one face and projecting outwardly through the vibration-absorbing body and through an opening in the securement ring. An integrated threaded shaft on the base permits the shock dampener to be mounted, in a conventional fashion, on to the body of a bow while the threaded shaft on the central disk permits additional accessories, such as stabilizers, to be connected to the dampener. The dampener also includes an integrated washer, disposed between the vibration-absorbing body and the securement ring, which may tightened against the vibration-absorbing body to eliminate any sag that may occur if additional accessories are mounted on the dampener.