Archery Peep and Apparatus Constrictor
The archery apparatus constrictor allows a peep sight or other device to be easily served into a bowstring or bow cable without requiring a professional. A user simply splits the bowstring or bow cable strands then inserts the archery apparatus with an associated device, guiding the bowstring in a channel alongside the apparatus. The offset pegs couple the constrictor tightly to the bowstring or bow cable applying minimal stress with minimal resultant wear. The attachment mechanism may be incorporated as a single unit into peep sights, knotting devices, cable weights or other devices of use to an archer or bow hunter. A standalone version may also be used to spread and then constrict cable strands to support other items. Though designed to meet the needs of an archer or bow hunter with regard to a bowstring or bow cable, the described mechanism is scalable for other uses as well.
This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/454,871, filed Mar. 27, 2023, entitled “Archery Apparatus Constrictor”, which is incorporated here by reference in its entirety.
TECHNICAL FIELDThe apparatus described herein relates generally to an attachment to a compound archery bowstring or cable, collectively called a bow cord, in particular an improved structure and mechanism for attaching an attachment to a bow cord utilizing a constriction of the opposing bundles of fibers of a split bow cord to retain the apparatus.
BACKGROUNDA compound archery bow typically includes a pair of pulleys, with at least one of the pulleys having a cam surface to provide a mechanical advantage while drawing the bow. Typically, an archer will purchase a bow at a Pro shop and frequently return the bow for tuning and maintenance. Once a bow (used or new) is purchased, there is a need to place a peep within the bowstring. The peep will have to be adjusted to correct eye level before the archer can see the pins attached to the bow sight. After the peep is adjusted to the correct eye level, the peep must be secured within the bowstring.
A bowstring may consist of up to twenty or more strands of string to make a complete bowstring. Approximately one-half of the total bowstring will follow a groove on the peep, while the other half will follow the groove on the other side of the peep. If not properly secured, with BCY, or other string material, the peep will move with ease, or fly forward independently of the bowstring once shot. The serving process takes time and skill. Usually, Pro Shops do this process as a customer service associated with the purchase of a new bow. The same process occurs when tying in a cord that attaches between the drop away rest and cable. Each time this process occurs, it costs both the customer and dealer time and money.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe embodiments described in this disclosure enable an archer to secure an eye piece, referred to as a peep sight, or simply a peep, on a bowstring without having to “serve” or secure it to the bowstring. The embodiments described are applicable to both bowstrings and bow cables. In this disclosure, a reference to a bow cord therefore may be considered as being applicable to a bowstring or a bow cable.
With the inventive concepts disclosed herein, there is no longer a need to serve or clamp a peep, or any other apparatus mounted on a bow cord (bowstring or cable). The bowstring or cable generally is divided or split in half into two bundles of fibers, with one side following the channel or string path on one side of the peep, and the other follows the same on the other side. A series of pegs extends outward and forms a travel path, causing a taught bowstring or cable to wrap on each peg, so the string or cable no longer is linear, and the other side doing the same. The non-linear travel path in the channels constricts the peep sight and restricts its movement. While the term peg is used, any substrate or other projection that changes the course of a taut bowstring, or cable, within the channel can be used within the scope of the invention.
The device is inserted into the bowstring or cable when the bow limbs are collapsed such as by a bow press, removing tension on the cable and string. The peep can then move freely due to no constriction between the bowstring and the pegs. After the bow limbs have been released, the string tightens and effectively wraps in the channels of the pegs, securing the peep in place.
The constriction of the parted bowstring wrapping around the pegs or any substrate that deflects or changes the natural course of a taut bowstring or cable, will hold any apparatus from moving up or down on the bowstring or cable. In addition to a peep being secured by a peg or similar substrate, a speed weight, kisser button, d-loop, or any apparatus, may also be secured by the deterrent pegs located on the peripheral edge of the aperture, or incorporated in the stem(s).
Another use for this securing device is to secure a drop-away rest cord to the bow cable. Common current designs require that the drop-away rest cord be served-in, or crimped by a clam with a screw, to secure the position of the drop-away rest cord to the cable. The other option is to serve the end of the drop-away cord to the cable. This is very time consuming and requires experimentation to get the correct length of cord necessary to activate the drop-away rest. The need to quickly install a peep, weight, or drop-away rest cord is paramount for the end user or employee of the Pro Shop in terms of time, money, and functionality. With the design described here, the bow cord (bow string or cable) weaves through the captured device in one or more deflection points, and holds in place, any apparatus deemed necessary to aid the archer.
Particular features and advantages will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with one or more of the accompanying
The following Reference Numbers may be used in conjunction with one or more of the accompanying
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- 100 bow
- 110 bow cord
- 120 bowstring
- 122 bowstring first strand
- 124 bowstring second strand
- 130 bow cable
- 132 bow cable first strand
- 134 bow cable second strand
- 300 peep-sighting device
- 310 bowstring offset peg
- 320 bowstring adjacent offset peg
- 350 peep-sighting device aperture
- 352 peep-sighting device body
- 360 peep-sighting device string grooves
- 364 peep-sighting device first side string path
- 366 peep-sighting device second path
- 400 knotting device
- 402 knotting device body
- 410 bow cable offset peg
- 414 knotting device first side string path
- 416 knotting device second side string path
- 420 adjacent bow cable offset peg
- 450 drop-away rest
- 480 drop-away rest cord
A bow 100 as used in archery is depicted in the side perspective view of
to the bow cable. The knotting device is positioned between the opposing strand bundles 132, 134 of the bow cable.
As the archer draws the bowstring 120 the bow cable 130 moves downward taking with it the knotting device 400 which pulls the accessory cord 480 downward causing the drop-away rest 450 to drop support away from the arrow. This allows the arrow fletching to clear the forks of the rest to avoid all contact between the arrow fletching and the rest so as to not impede the arrow's flight path at the time the bowstring 120 is released. After the bowstring is released, the bow cable 130 retreats upward and the drop-away rest 450 is allowed to flatten parallel to the riser shelf.
Each of the knotting device and peep, as well as other accessory attachments can be constructed with features that cause the strands of a split cord to adopt a wave pattern between the features. When the cord is taught, such as when removed from a bow press, the tension of the cord against the projections in a wave (or S-shape) on each side of the apparatus retains the apparatus between the opposing strands of the split cord. The tension in a typical bow cord is high enough to securely retain the device due to the increased friction of the bow string against the pegs/projections.
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encompassing a bow cord 130. Depicted in
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The pegs or projections form a first cord path 364, in this instance a bowstring path, and a second cord path 366 on opposite sides of the peep sighting device.
Claims
1. An apparatus comprising:
- an archery cord constrictor having two parallel outside edges, wherein each of said parallel outside edges having a series of offset alternating projections extending outward from each of said parallel edges, wherein said alternating projections defining a travel path longitudinally along each outside edge for a strand of a bow cord such that said device is positionable between two split strands of the bow cord, said alternating projections being are positioned and configured to deflect one of said two split strands of the bow cord in a wave shape when tension is applied to said archery cord and thus securing said archery cord constrictor between said split strands of said bow cord.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein a peep body defining a peep aperture is positioned between said parallel outside edges.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said peep body is not parallel to said travel path.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein each of said projections is grooved for travel to define said travel path.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said projections extend perpendicular to said parallel edges.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein each of said projections comprise a groove on an inside surface of each of said projections for travel thereon of said bundle.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said groove is U-shaped.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said projections comprise pegs.
9. The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said pegs are grooved on an inside surface to define said travel path.
10. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said archery cord constrictor comprises a knotting device having a knotting device body extending between said outside edges.
11. The apparatus of 9 wherein said knotting device body comprises at least one opening extending through said knotting device body.
12. An archery bow cord constrictor positioned within an archery bow cord wherein:
- said archery bow cord comprising a plurality of strands forming said archery bow cord,
- said archery cord string constrictor comprising two parallel sides comprising a first side and a second side being parallel along of length of each side, wherein said first side defining a first side strand travel path and said second side defining a second side strand travel path, wherein said plurality of strands of said archery bow cord is split at least a first strand of said plurality of strands is positioned in said first side strand travel path and at least a second strand of said plurality of strands is positioned within said second side strand travel path such that said cord string constrictor is positioned between said strands; and
- wherein said bow cord constrictor comprising a series of alternating projections extending into each of said first side strand travel path and said second side strand travel path perpendicularly to said length such that each of said first strand and said second strand travel in a wave configuration through said first side strand travel path and said second side strand travel path respectively.
13. The archery bow cord constrictor of claim 2 further comprising a peep sight body defining a peep aperture positioned between said two opposite sides.
14. A peep sight comprising:
- two parallel side edges having a series of offset projections extending outward from said parallel edges, said offset projections each defining a travel path for one bundle of fibers of a split bowstring such that said bundle of fibers travels through said travel path in a wave configuration;
- a peep body positioned at least partially between said two parallel side edges, said peep body defining a peep aperture, said peep aperture configured for an archer to look through said peep aperture when said peep site is positioned in said bow string.
15. The peep sight of claim 14 where each of said projections comprises a peg.
16. The peep sight of claim 14 wherein each of said projections comprises a channel.
17. The peep sight of claim 16 wherein each of said channels is U-shaped.
18. The peep sight of claim 14 wherein said peep body is round.
19. The peep sight of claim 14 wherein said opposing edges comprise legs extending from said peep body.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 27, 2024
Publication Date: Oct 3, 2024
Inventor: Daniel Ady (Boise, ID)
Application Number: 18/619,074