Force-multiplying compound bow

Details Force-multiplying compound bow Force-multiplying compound bow

1999-09-24

2000-08-08

Ricci, John A.

Mechanical guns and projectors

Spring

Bow

F41B 510

Patent

active

060986077

ABSTRACT:
A compound archery bow comprises: a) a central handle portion having oppositely extending upper and lower bow limbs substantially secured thereto; b) a draw cable; c) an upper let-out/take-up cable; d) a lower let-out/take-up cable; e) a power cable secured to an upper end of the upper bow limb; f) an upper pulley assembly rotatably mounted on the upper bow limb at the upper end thereof for letting out an upper end of the draw cable and taking up an upper end of the upper let-out/take-up cable as the bow is drawn; g) a lower pulley assembly rotatably mounted on the lower bow limb at a lower end thereof and comprising a base cam for letting out a lower end of the draw string as the bow is drawn, d let-out/take-up cam for letting out a lower end of the lower let-out/take-up cable as the bow is drawn, and a power cam for taking up a lower end of the power cable as the bow is drawn; h) a bracket substantially secured to the handle; and i) a middle pulley rotatably mounted on the bracket for letting out a lower end of the upper let-out/take-up cable and taking up an upper end of the lower let-out/take-up cable as the bow is drawn. The middle pulley may be provided with an eccentric weight. The weight should preferably be positioned to dampen vibration, reduce recoil, and/or reduce noise generated by the bow during a shot.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4103667 (1978-08-01), Shepley
patent: 4562824 (1986-01-01), Jennings
patent: 4683865 (1987-08-01), Troncoso
patent: 4718397 (1988-01-01), Remick
patent: 4971020 (1990-11-01), Soderstrom et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Force-multiplying compound bow does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Force-multiplying compound bow, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Force-multiplying compound bow will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1140411