In some embodiments, an archery bow is configurable between a first draw orientation and a second draw orientation. The bow comprises a limb and a limb support. The limb defines an unsupported length in either orientation, wherein the unsupported length of the limb is less in the second draw orientation than in the first draw orientation.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a bow and a method for reducing torque. An exemplary bow includes a riser having a pair of limbs having a string assembly operably coupled to each one of the pair of limbs, the riser with the pair of limbs operable to maintain a tension in the string assembly. The bow further includes a handle, the handle having a ball joint maintained in the handle operable to rotate relative to the handle, wherein the handle is rotatably affixed to the riser at the ball joint free floating bow including a riser having two ends, and a pair of limbs, each extending from one end of the riser.

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.

A system for a smart bow includes an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a user interface, and processing circuitry. The accelerometer is configured to measure acceleration of the smart bow. The gyroscope is configured to measure orientation of the smart bow. The processing circuitry is configured to receive the acceleration and the orientation of the smart bow from the accelerometer and the gyroscope. The processing circuitry is configured to perform an analysis on the acceleration and the orientation of the smart bow to identify an action performed with the smart bow. The processing circuitry is configured to operate the user interface to display a result of the analysis.

The present invention relates to methods and apparatus that may enable the folding of a multi-point compression powered archery bow. More specifically, the present invention relates to a foldable archery bow, powered by multiple compression devices, wherein the upper limb and the lower limb may be drawn independently and released together. In some aspects, the bow may be to adjustable for draw weight, draw length, and draw weight let-off at full draw length in a fixable frame that may be folded and unfolded.

A toy bow configured to adjust an angle of both ends of its limb by an angle adjustor, thereby enabling the user to easily change the size and the angle of the limb, if necessary. The benefit not only extends to using the bow, but also to storing and carrying to bow due to its reduced size. Preferably, the limb is detachably mountable to a stock of a crossbow to conveniently change its application from a toy bow to a toy crossbow and vice-versa.

A riser for a bow is disclosed. The riser, in an embodiment, includes an upper section, a structure, a middle section, and a lower section. The structure defines a cavity, and the structure is configured to reduce deformation of at least part of the riser.

A conveniently portable archery device and a method for calibrating the center shot of a bow using the outer sidewall of a riser as a reference point, and without requiring attachment of the device to the bow. The device may easily and quickly allow the transverse position of the bow string to be marked, and also allow the position of the arrow rest to be adjusted so that an arrow may be correctly centered along its length with respect to the bowstring for more accurate firing. In one embodiment, the device is an improvement of a bow square article that in addition to being used to measure the nock point and brace height, equalize the tiller distances, and measure the peep sight, may also assist in calibrating center shot.

A weight for an archery bowstring comprises a tubular shape defining an internal cavity. The weight can comprise a single piece of material. The weight desirably frictionally engages a bowstring and has the same shape before and after installation. The weight comprises a continuous structure surrounding the bowstring that will not become detached.

A crossbow with an inertia brake cocking device preferably utilizes a one-way bearing to control rotation of the drive unit used to wind (take-up) an elongated connecting device. Functional properties of an inertia brake mechanism (IBM) are well known. In its simplest form, an IBM has at least a first plate floating within a cavity, the first plate having a protrusion along an edge, and the cavity having recesses radially about its perimeter. Under controlled rotation in either direction, the IBM allows for the unrestricted rotation of the mechanism to which it is coupled. If the IBM senses a rapid acceleration of the spool, inertia moves the plate to engage a recess in the perimeter of the cavity, stopping uncontrolled rotation of the spool.