Archery Arm Guard

Abstract

The present invention provides for an attachment to an archery bow to prevent contact of the bowstring with the archer's bow-supporting arm. The attachment comprises an adjustment piece that that is attached to the bow and is adjustable to an individual archer's preferred position on the bow. The adjustment piece includes a quasi-circular portion and securing shaft portion that extends substantially perpendicular away from the quasi-circular portion. The securing shaft portion connects with the bow, normally along a stabilizer bar or cable guard rod. The archer can optimally position the archer's bow-supporting arm relative to the quasi-circular portion of the adjustment piece to enhance shooting performance and to prevent contact of the bowstring with the archer's bow-supporting arm.

Description

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention is generally directed toward an archery arm guard, and more specifically, toward an arm guard for attachment to compound bows of various types to protect the archer's forearm from contact with the bowstring that follows its release.

2. Background

In archery, it is common to have the bowstring, upon its release to drive the arrow towards the intended target, come into contact with the archer's forearm. This contact can cause injury to the arm. Moreover, this contact can cause the archer to move his arm resulting in the arrow to miss its target.

In order to prevent injury to the forearm, the prior art discloses a number of forearm protection sleeves and coverings. While these devices protect against injury they do not stop the bowstring from making contact with the forearm and thus, do not avoid the additional complications caused by the striking of the forearm by the bowstring, namely the interference with the arrow.

Additionally, in the prior art, devices have been disclosed that attempt to position the user's forearm out of the path of the bowstring and thus, attempting to eliminate any contact of the bowstring with the user's forearm.

The prior art devices, however, have a disadvantage in that they are mechanically complicated, increasing the likelihood of an inability to perform. What is needed is a device that is simply constructed and efficient to operate in order to prevent contact by the bowstring with the user's forearm.

Thus, there is a need for an efficient and effective device to prevent contact between the user's forearm and the bowstring.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention satisfies the needs discussed above. The present invention is generally directed toward generally directed toward an archery arm guard, and more specifically, toward an arm guard for attachment to compound bows of various types to protect the archer's forearm from contact with the bowstring that follows its release.

It is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in a variety of ways. It is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

The one aspect of the present invention includes an attachment to an archery bow to prevent contact of the bowstring with the archer's bow-supporting arm. The attachment includes an adjustment piece for attachment to the bow and being adjustable to an individual archer's preferred position on the bow. The adjustment piece includes a quasi-circular portion and securing shaft portion extending substantially perpendicular away from the quasi-circular portion. The securing shaft portion connects to the bow in such a manner that the archer can optimally position the archer's bow-supporting arm relative to the quasi-circular portion to enhance shooting performance and to prevent contact of the bowstring with the archer's bow-supporting arm.

In another aspect of the present invention includes, an improvement to an archer's compound is disclosed. This bow including a riser and two limbs defining a bowed frame, a cable guard rod extending away from and substantially perpendicular to the riser and an armguard device. The armguard device includes an adjustment piece for attachment to the bow and being adjustable to an individual archer's preferred position on the bow. The adjustment piece includes a quasi-circular portion and securing shaft portion extending substantially perpendicular away from the quasi-circular portion. The securing shaft portion is rotatably connected to the cable guard rod. By being rotatably connected, the archer can rotate the adjustment piece about the cable guard rod in order to optimally position the adjustment piece to prevent contact of the bowstring with the archer's bow-supporting arm.

In another aspect of the present invention, the adjustment piece further includes a locking mechanism located along the securing shaft portion. The locking mechanism securely engages the cable guard rod to the securing shaft. This mechanism can include one or more set screws to engage the cable guard rod.

Upon reading the above description, various alternative embodiments will become obvious to those skilled in the art. These embodiments are to be considered within the scope and spirit of the subject invention, which is only to be limited by the claims which follow and their equivalents.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a back view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an additional embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention satisfies the needs discussed above. The present invention is generally directed generally directed toward an archery arm guard, and more specifically, toward an arm guard for attachment to compound bows of various types to protect the archer's forearm from contact with the bowstring that follows its release.

FIGS. 1-4 illustrated an embodiment of the present invention wherein a typical compound bow 10 is shown. Compound bow 10 comprises a riser 12 and two limbs 16, 22 each having a proximal end 18, 24 connected to riser 12 and having a free distal end 20, 26. Cams 28, 30 are supported at the distal ends 20, 26. A bowstring is entrained around the perimeter of cams 28, 30. A cable guard 34 extends substantially perpendicular to riser 12 in the direction of bowstring 32. Cable slide 48 is secured to cable guard 34 and in secures bowstring 32 in such a mariner so that bowstring 34 does not move into the path of arrow 58.

Upon drawing the bowstring 32, the opposing limb distal ends 20, 26 are drawn closer together. The deflection caused in the limbs represents stored potential energy which propels an arrow upon release of bowstring 32.

Attached to cable guard 34 is an adjustment piece 40 attachable to bow 10 and being adjustable to an individual archer's preferred position on the bow. Adjustment piece 40 includes a quasi-circular portion 42 and securing shaft portion 44 extending substantially perpendicular away from quasi-circular portion 42. Securing shaft portion 44 is rotatably connected to cable guard rod 34. By being rotatable, the archer can optimally position the archer's bow-supporting arm 46 relative to quasi-circular portion 42 to enhance shooting performance and to prevent contact of bowstring 32 with the archer's bow-supporting arm 46.

This embodiment of adjustment piece 40 includes a locking mechanism 50 located along securing shaft portion 44 such that locking mechanism 50 securely engages cable guard rod 34 securing adjustment piece 40 thereto. Locking mechanism 50 includes two set screws 52 to engage cable guard rod 34.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, an additional embodiment of the present invention is shown. In this embodiment an adjustment piece 140 is rotatably connected to cable guard rod 34. Adjustment piece 140 includes a doubled-post portion 142 and a securing shaft portion 156 extending substantially perpendicular away from doubled-post portion 142. A lock-nut apparatus 144 secures shaft portion 44 is rotably secured to cable guard 34. Lock-nut apparatus 144 includes cable guard securing ring 152 connected to a shaft securing portion 150, which is locked into place by nut 154.

The use of a compound bow is illustrative and not meant to be limiting. The present invention can be utilized with any type of archer's bow that includes a stabilizer bar extending away from its riser and toward its bowstring. Further, the number of set screws is illustrative and not meant to be limiting.

While the invention has been described with a certain degree of particularity, it is manifest that many changes may be made in the details of construction and the arrangement of components without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. It is understood that the invention is not limited to the embodiments set forth herein for purposes of exemplification.

Claims

1. A device for attachment to an archery bow to prevent contact of the bowstring with the archer's bow-supporting arm, the device comprising:

an adjustment piece for attachment to the bow and being adjustable to an individual archer's preferred position on the bow,

wherein said adjustment piece includes a quasi-circular portion and securing shaft portion extending substantially perpendicular away from said quasi-circular portion,

said securing shaft portion connected to the bow,

whereby the archer can optimally position the archer's bow-supporting arm relative to said quasi-circular portion of said adjustment piece to enhance shooting performance and to prevent contact of the bowstring with the archer's bow-supporting arm.

2. An archer's compound bow including a riser and two limbs defining a bowed frame, a cable guard rod extending away from and substantially perpendicular to said riser and an armguard device consisting of:

an adjustment piece for attachment to the bow and being adjustable to an individual archer's preferred position on the bow,

wherein said adjustment piece includes a quasi-circular portion and securing shaft portion extending substantially perpendicular away from said quasi-circular portion,

said securing shaft portion being connected to said cable guard rod.

3. The archer's compound bow of claim 2 wherein said adjustment piece further comprises a locking mechanism located along said securing shaft portion wherein said locking mechanism securely engages said cable guard rod securing said adjustment piece thereto.

4. The archer's compound bow of claim 3 wherein said locking mechanism includes one or more set screws to engage said cable guard rod.