Archery bow assembly

Abstract

An archery bow riser for an archery bow is disclosed. The archery riser, in an embodiment, includes a first section, a frame connected to the first section and a second section connected to the frame. The frame defines a cavity or inner space, and the frame is configured to reduce deformation of at least part of the archery bow riser.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. An archery bow riser assembly comprising:
 a first flexible limb;  
 a first section supporting the first flexible limb, the first section comprising:
 a first section front configured to at least partially face in a forward direction toward a shooting target when the archery bow riser first section is aimed at the shooting target; 
 a first section back configured to at least partially face in a backward direction away from the shooting target when the archery bow riser first section is aimed at the shooting target; 
 a plurality of first section sides positioned spaced apart from each other, wherein a lateral axis extends between the first section sides and intersects with the first section sides by a first dimension; 
 a limb mount surface comprising a mount surface point located centrally between the first section sides, the mount surface point being located in a first vertical plane when the archery bow riser is vertically positioned, wherein the lateral axis intersects with the first vertical plane; 
 
 a frame connected to the first section;, 
 wherein the frame comprises a plurality of frame members arranged to define:, wherein the frame at least partially bounds an interior cavity, wherein the plurality of the frame members are spaced apart from each other by a second dimension that is greater than the first dimension; 
 a first frame opening extending in a first frame plane, wherein the lateral axis intersects with the first frame plane; 
 a second frame opening extending in a second frame plane, wherein the lateral axis intersects with the second frame plane; 
 a third frame opening extending in a third frame plane, wherein the forward direction intersects with the third frame plane; and 
 a fourth frame opening extending in a fourth frame plane, wherein the backward direction intersects with the fourth frame plane; 
 
 wherein the frame comprises a frame point located centrally between the first and second frame planes; 
 wherein the first frame plane, the second frame plane, the third frame plane and the fourth frame plane surround an inner space; and 
 
 a second section connected to the frame, wherein the second section comprises:
 a second section front configured to face in the forward direction when the archery bow riser is aimed at the shooting target; 
 a second section back configured to face in the backward direction when the archery bow riser is aimed at the shooting target; 
 a plurality of second section sides spaced apart from each other; and 
 a second section point located centrally between the second section sides, 
 
 wherein the second section point is located in a second vertical plane when the archery bow riser is vertically positioned, 
 wherein the second vertical plane is offset from the frame point, 
 wherein the second vertical plane is offset from the first vertical plane; and
 a second section front configured to at least partially face in the forward direction when the second section is aimed at the shooting target; 
 a second section back configured to at least partially face in the backward direction when the second section is aimed at the shooting target; 
 a second section right side configured to at least partially face in a rightward direction when the second section is aimed at the shooting target; 
 a second section left side configured to at least partially face in a leftward direction when the second section is aimed at the shooting target; and 
 a portion that at least partially defines a space, wherein the portion comprises:
 (a) an arrow shelf comprising a shelf end, wherein the arrow shelf extends in one of the rightward or leftward directions to the shelf end; and 
 (b) a segment connected to the arrow shelf, 
 
 wherein the segment comprises a segment end, 
 wherein, when the archery bow assembly is vertically oriented, the segment extends upward from the arrow shelf to the segment end, 
 wherein at least part of the segment is configured to face in one of the rightward or leftward directions, 
 wherein the shelf end and the segment end are disconnected from each other to form an entryway configured to at least partially receive a shaft of an arrow so that, when the arrow is oriented to be aimed at the target, the arrow is movable in one of the rightward or leftward directions from an environment into the space; and  
 
 a third section connected to the second section, wherein the third section comprises a handle that at least partially extends along a longitudinal handle axis, wherein the longitudinal handle axis remains extended along a bowstring plane that faces in one of the rightward or leftward directions. 
 
     
     
       2. The archery bow riser assembly of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first section comprises a top riser section; 
 the second section comprises a middle riser section; and 
 the third section comprises a bottom riser section extending from the handle; 
 the archery bow assembly comprises a second flexible limb supported by the bottom riser section; and 
 the first section, the second section, and the third section are formed as a single piece. 
 
     
     
       3. The archery bow riser assembly of claim  1  2, wherein the frame members comprise a first top step and a second top step:
 the top riser section comprises a first limb mount surface that is configured to be engaged with the first flexible limb; 
 the first flexible limb is configured to support a bowstring; 
 the archery bow assembly comprises a second flexible limb; 
 the third section comprises a second limb mount surface that is configured to be engaged with the second flexible limb; 
 the second flexible limb is configured to support the bowstring; and 
 when the bowstring is retracted backward, the bowstring is configured to:
 apply a first force to the first limb mount surface, wherein the first force is transmitted through the frame members and then to the handle through one of a direct transmission path or an indirect transmission path; and apply a second force to the second limb mount surface, wherein the second force is transmitted to the handle through one of a direct transmission path or an indirect transmission path. 
 
 
     
     
       4. The archery bow riser assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the third section comprises a bottom step extending to the second section, wherein the bottom step comprises an arrow shelf:
 (a) the segment and the arrow shelf are integral with the portion of the second section; 
 (b) the arrow shelf is configured to be positioned below, and spaced apart from, the arrow when the arrow is aimed at the target; 
 (c) the third section is integral with the second section; and 
 (d) the handle is one of integral with or fixedly connected to the third section. 
 
     
     
       5. The archery bow riser assembly of  claim 1 , wherein, when the archery bow riser is positioned vertically, at least one of the first and second frame planes intersects with the first vertical plane comprising:
 a second flexible limb supported by the third section; 
 a bowstring supported by the first and second flexible limbs, wherein a portion of the bowstring is configured to move in the forward direction toward the shooting target, 
 wherein the bowstring plane extends through the portion of the bowstring during a movement of the portion of the bowstring. 
 
     
     
       6. The archery bow riser assembly of  claim 1 , wherein, when the archery bow riser assembly is positioned vertically, at least one of the first and second frame planes is parallel with the first vertical plane:
 the first section at least partially extends along a vertical plane; 
 the first dimension is measurable along a first lateral axis that intersects the vertical plane; and 
 the second dimension is measurable along a second lateral axis that intersects the vertical plane. 
 
     
     
       7. The archery bow riser assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the frame is configured to have a strengthening effect on the first section while the inner space has a weight reduction effect on the first section comprising a cam supported by the first flexible limb, wherein the first flexible limb is configured to be flexed between a plurality of positions relative to the first section, wherein the flexing of the first flexible limb causes the cam to move relative to the first section. 
     
     
       8. The archery bow riser assembly of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the limb mount surface comprises a first limb mount surface that is configured to be engaged with a first flexible limb; 
 the first flexible limb is configured to be coupled to a bowstring; 
 the third section comprises a second limb mount surface that is configured to be engaged with a second flexible limb; 
 the second flexible limb is configured to be coupled to the bowstring; and 
 when the bowstring is retracted backward, the bowstring is configured to:
 apply a first force to the first limb mount surface, wherein the first force is transmitted through the mount surface point, through the frame members and then to the handle; and 
 apply a second force to the second limb mount surface, wherein the second force is directly or indirectly transmitted to the handle 
 
 the frame is configured to have a strengthening effect on the first section while the interior cavity has a weight reduction effect on the first section; and 
 the portion of the second section at least partially comprises a C shape that comprises an open mouth at least partially facing in one of the rightward or leftward directions when the second section is aimed at the shooting target. 
 
     
     
       9. An archery bow riser comprising assembly of claim 1, wherein:
 a first section configured to be coupled to a limb, wherein the limb is configured to be coupled to a bowstring, wherein the bowstring is configured to be drawn in a backward direction, and wherein a segment of the bowstring is configured to travel in a forward direction within a bowstring plane after the bowstring is released, wherein the first section comprises:
 a first section front configured to face in the forward direction;   a first section back configured to face in the backward direction;   a plurality of first section sides positioned apart from each other, wherein a lateral axis extends between the first section sides and intersects with the bowstring plane; and   a limb mount surface comprising a mount surface point located midway between the first section sides;   
 a frame connected to the first section;
 wherein the frame comprises a plurality of frame members arranged to define:
 a first frame opening extending along a first frame plane, wherein the lateral axis intersects with the first frame plane; 
 a second frame opening extending along a second frame plane, wherein the lateral axis intersects with the second frame plane; 
 a front opening extending along a third frame plane, wherein the forward direction intersects with the third frame plane; and 
 a back opening extending along a fourth frame plane, wherein the backward direction intersects with the fourth frame plane, 
 
 wherein the first frame plane, the second frame plane, the third frame plane and the fourth frame plane surround an inner space, 
 wherein the frame comprises a frame point within the inner space, 
 wherein the frame point is located midway between the first and second frame planes, 
 wherein the frame point is located within a frame point plane, 
 wherein the lateral axis intersects with the frame point plane, 
 wherein the frame point plane is located apart from the mount surface point; and 
 
 a second section connected to the frame 
 the second section comprises a configuration associated with a level of support for the first section; and 
 the frame is configured to provide an additional level of support for the first section. 
 
     
     
       10. The archery bow riser of  claim 9 , wherein the second section comprises assembly comprising:
 a second section front configured to face in the forward direction; 
 a second section back configured to face in the backward direction; 
 a plurality of second section sides spaced apart from each other; and 
 a second section point located centrally between the second section sides, 
 wherein the second section point is located in a second section point plane, 
 wherein the lateral axis intersects with the second section point plane, 
 wherein the second section point plane is located apart from the mount surface point, 
 wherein the second section point plane is located apart from the frame point 
 a first flexible limb; 
 a first section supporting the first flexible limb, wherein the first flexible limb is configured to support a bowstring, wherein the first flexible limb is configured to be flexed relative to the first section, wherein the bowstring is configured to be drawn in a backward direction, and wherein a segment of the bowstring is configured to travel in a forward direction along a bowstring plane after the bowstring is released, wherein the first section comprises:
 a first section front configured to face in the forward direction; 
 a first section back configured to face in the backward direction; and 
 a plurality of first section sides spaced apart from each other by a first dimension; 
 
 a frame connected to the first section, wherein the frame comprises a plurality of frame members spaced apart from each other by a second dimension, wherein the second dimension is greater than the first dimension, wherein the frame at least partially surrounds an interior cavity; 
 a second section connected to the frame, wherein the second section comprises:
 a second section front configured to at least partially face in the forward direction; 
 a second section back configured to at least partially face in the backward direction; 
 a second section right side configured to at least partially face in a rightward direction; 
 a second section left side configured to at least partially face in a leftward direction; and 
 a portion that at least partially defines a space, wherein the portion comprises: 
 (a) an arrow shelf; and 
 (b) at least one segment connected to the arrow shelf, 
 wherein at least part of the at least one segment is configured to face in one of the rightward or leftward directions, 
 wherein the arrow shelf and the at least one segment form an entryway configured to at least partially receive a shaft of an arrow so that, when the arrow is oriented to be aimed in the forward direction, the arrow is movable in one of the rightward or leftward directions from an environment into the space; and 
 
 a structure comprising a handle shape, 
 wherein the first section, the frame, the second section and the structure are collectively formed as a single piece. 
 
     
     
       11. The archery bow riser assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the second section point plane is parallel to the bowstring plane the structure at least partially extends along the bowstring plane. 
     
     
       12. The archery bow riser assembly of claim  10  11, comprising a third section connected to the second section, wherein the third section comprises the structure, wherein the structure comprises a handle. 
     
     
       13. The archery bow riser assembly of  claim 12 , wherein:, when the archery bow assembly is aimed in the forward direction, the arrow shelf provides a lower boundary of the space
 the first section comprises a top riser section; 
 the second section comprises a middle riser section; 
 the third section comprises a bottom riser section; 
 the bottom riser section comprises a bottom step extending to the second section; 
 the bottom step comprises an arrow shelf; and 
 the frame members comprise a first top step and a second top step. 
 
     
     
       14. The archery bow riser assembly of claim  12  10, wherein:
 the limb comprises a first flexible limb; 
 the limb mount surface comprises a first limb mount surface that is configured to be engaged with the first flexible limb; 
 the first flexible limb is configured to be coupled to the bowstring; 
 the third section comprises a second limb mount surface that is configured to be engaged with a second flexible limb; 
 the second flexible limb is configured to be coupled to the bowstring; 
 when the bowstring is drawn backward, the bowstring is configured to:
 apply a first force to the first limb mount surface, wherein the first force is transmitted through the mount surface point, through the frame members and then to the handle; 
 apply a second force to the second limb mount surface, wherein the second force is directly or indirectly transmitted to the handle; and 
 
 the frame is configured to have a strengthening effect on the first section while the inner space has a weight reduction effect on the first section (a) the arrow shelf and the at least one segment are integral with the portion of the second section; and (b) the arrow shelf is configured to be positioned below, and spaced apart from, the arrow when the arrow is aimed in the forward direction. 
 
     
     
       15. The archery bow riser assembly of claim  9  10, wherein at least one of the first and second frame planes intersects with the bowstring plane:
 the archery bow assembly comprises a second flexible limb; 
 the first flexible limb supports a first cam; 
 the second flexible limb supports a second cam; 
 the first and second flexible limbs are configured so that when the bowstring is drawn backward, the first and second cams move closer together; and 
 the frame is configured to have a strengthening effect on the first section while the interior cavity has a weight reduction effect on the first section. 
 
     
     
       16. The archery bow riser assembly of claim  9  10, wherein at least one of the first and second frame planes is parallel with the bowstring plane the frame members define a plurality of openings that provide access to the interior cavity. 
     
     
       17. An archery bow riser comprising assembly of claim 16, wherein:
 a first section configured to be coupled to a flexible limb of an archery bow, wherein the flexible limb is configured to be coupled to a bowstring of the archery bow, wherein the bowstring is configured to be drawn in a backward direction causing the flexible limb to flex, wherein the bowstring comprises a bowstring segment comprising a length, wherein the bowstring segment is configured to travel in a forward direction within a bowstring plane after the bowstring is released, wherein the first section comprises:
 a first section front configured to face in the forward direction;   a first section back configured to face in the backward direction;   a plurality of first section sides positioned apart from each other, wherein a lateral axis extends between the first section sides and intersects with the bowstring plane; and   a limb mount surface comprising a mount surface point located midway between the first section sides;   
 a framework connected to the first section, wherein the framework comprises a plurality of frame members arranged to define:
 a first frame opening extending along a first frame plane, wherein the lateral axis intersects with the first frame plane; 
 a second frame opening located opposite of the first frame opening, wherein the second frame opening extends along a second frame plane, wherein the lateral axis intersects with the second frame plane; 
 a third frame opening extending along a third frame plane, wherein the forward direction intersects with the third frame plane; and 
 a fourth frame opening located opposite of the third frame opening, wherein the fourth frame opening extends along a fourth frame plane, wherein the backward direction intersects with the fourth frame plane, 
 wherein the first frame plane, the second frame plane, the third frame plane and the fourth frame plane surround an inner space, 
 wherein the framework comprises a frame point within the inner space, 
 wherein the frame point is located midway between the first and second frame planes, 
 wherein the frame point is located within a frame point plane, 
 wherein the lateral axis intersects with the frame point plane, 
 wherein the frame point plane is offset from the mount surface point; and 
 
 a second section extending from the framework, wherein the second section comprises:
 a plurality of second section sides located opposite of each other, wherein the second section sides intersect with the lateral axis; and 
 a second section point located midway between the second section sides, 
 
 wherein the second section comprises a configuration so that the second section point is offset from the bowstring plane so as to enable the bowstring to launch an arrow in the forward direction without interfering with the second section, 
 wherein the configuration of the second section is associated with a level of support for the first section, 
 wherein the framework is configured to provide an additional level of support for the first section 
 each of the openings extends along a plane; and 
 the interior cavity is surrounded by a combination of the frame members and the planes. 
 
     
     
       18. The archery bow riser assembly of claim  17  10, wherein the inner space and the first, second, third and fourth frame openings of the framework are configured to reduce a magnitude of weight added to the archery bow riser by the framework:
 the second section comprises a configuration associated with a level of support for the first section; and 
 the frame is configured to provide an additional level of support for the first section. 
 
     
     
       19. The archery bow riser of  claim 17 , wherein the second section defines at least part of a U-shape, wherein the archery bow riser comprises a third section extending from the second section, wherein the third section comprises a handle assembly comprising:
 a first flexible limb; 
 a first section supporting the first flexible limb, wherein the first flexible limb is configured to support a bowstring, wherein the bowstring is configured to be drawn in a backward direction causing the first flexible limb to flex relative to the first section, wherein the bowstring comprises a bowstring segment comprising a length, wherein the bowstring segment is configured to travel in a forward direction along a bowstring plane after the bowstring is released, wherein the first section comprises:
 a first section front configured to face in the forward direction; 
 a first section back configured to face in the backward direction; 
 a plurality of first section sides positioned apart from each other by a first dimension; and 
 
 a framework connected to the first section, wherein the framework comprises a plurality of frame members spaced apart from each other by a second dimension, wherein the second dimension is greater than the first dimension, wherein the framework 
 at least partially surrounds a first space; 
 a second section connected to the framework, wherein the second section comprises:
 a second section front configured to at least partially face in the forward direction; 
 a second section back configured to at least partially face in the backward direction; 
 a second section right side configured to at least partially face in a rightward direction; 
 a second section left side configured to at least partially face in a leftward direction; and 
 a portion that at least partially surrounds a second space, wherein the portion comprises: 
 (a) an arrow shelf; and 
 (b) at least one segment connected to the arrow shelf, 
 
 wherein the at least one segment is configured to face in one of the rightward or leftward directions, 
 wherein the at least one segment comprises a segment end, 
 wherein, when the archery bow assembly is vertically oriented, the at least one segment extends upward from the arrow shelf to the segment end, 
 wherein at least part of the at least one segment is configured to face in one of the rightward or leftward directions, 
 wherein the shelf end and the segment end are disconnected from each other, 
 wherein the arrow shelf and the at least one segment form an entryway configured to at least partially receive an arrow so that, when the arrow is aimed in the forward direction, the arrow is movable in one of the rightward or leftward directions from an environment into the second space; and 
 a handle that is immovably connected to the second section. 
 
     
     
       20. An archery bow comprising the archery bow riser assembly of  claim 19 , whereinthe archery bow comprises the flexible limb and the bowstring:
 the second section comprises a configuration associated with a level of support for the first section; and 
 the framework is configured to provide an additional level of support for the first section. 
 
     
     
       21. The archery bow assembly of claim 19, wherein:
 the archery bow assembly comprises a third section connected to the second section, wherein the third section comprises the handle; and   the first section, the framework, the second section, and the third section are formed as a single piece.   
     
     
       22. An archery bow comprising the archery bow assembly of claim 19, wherein:
 the second space comprises an arrow receiving space that extends in a lateral direction into the environment;   the lateral direction intersects with the bowstring plane; and   the portion of the second section at least partially comprises a C shape that comprises an open mouth at least partially facing in one of the rightward or leftward directions when the second section is aimed in the forward direction.   
     
     
       23. The archery bow assembly of claim 19, comprising:
 a second flexible limb supported by the second section;   a first cam supported by the first flexible limb; and   a second cam supported by the second flexible limb,   wherein the first and second flexible limbs are configured so that, when the bowstring is drawn backward, the first cam and the second cam move closer together.   
     
     
       24. The archery bow assembly of claim 19, wherein:
 the frame members define a plurality of openings that provide access to the first space;   each of the openings extends along a plane; and   the first space is surrounded by a combination of the frame members and the planes.