ARCHERY LIMB HOLDER AND METHOD

Abstract

An archery limb holder and method are disclosed herein. The archery limb holder, in an embodiment, includes a first body portion configured to at least partially receive an end of a limb of an archery bow. The archery limb holder also includes a second body portion that has a riser mount. The riser mount includes a mounting surface configured to face a front surface of a riser of an archery bow. In addition, the riser mount has a riser coupler that defines an opening configured to receive a coupling member.

Claims

1. An archery limb holder comprising: a first body end; a second body end; a body extending from the first body end to the second body end, the body comprising: a first body portion comprising a limb mount configured to at least partially receive an end of a limb of an archery bow, wherein the limb is configured to at least partially support a draw cord that is moveable along a shooting plane to launch a projectile toward a target plane, wherein the target plane is extendable through a target; a second body portion structured to be coupled to a riser of the archery bow, the second body portion comprising a riser mount, wherein the riser mount comprises a mounting surface configured to engage a front surface of the riser, wherein, when the archery bow is vertically oriented and aimed at the target, the front surface is configured to at least partially face the target plane; wherein the riser mount comprises a riser coupler configured to engage a side surface of the riser, wherein the riser coupler defines: (a) a pivot opening configured to receive a first coupling member that extends along a first axis; and (b) a positioning opening configured to receive a second coupling member that extends along a second axis; and an adjuster configured to be coupled to the riser, wherein a movement of the adjuster during an adjustment mode causes the body to move relative to the riser, wherein, when the riser mount couples the body to the riser of the archery bow: the body is pivotal about the first axis during the adjustment mode until a desired position is reached; and the second coupling member is configured to secure the body in the desired position after the adjustment mode.

2. The archery limb holder of claim 1, wherein the first body portion and the second body portion comprise concave-shaped structures that face in opposite directions.

3. The archery limb holder of claim 1, wherein the positioning opening is bordered by a plurality of guide surfaces that define an elongated arc shape.

4. The archery limb holder of claim 1, wherein the second coupling member is configured to cooperate with the adjuster such that the movement of the adjuster causes the second coupling member to rise along one or more of the plurality of guide surfaces.

5. The archery limb holder of claim 1, wherein the second coupling member is configured to cooperate with the adjuster to interchangeably lock and unlock the adjuster.

6. The archery limb holder of claim 1, wherein the first axis is parallel to the second axis.

7. The archery limb holder of claim 1, wherein: the riser comprises a plurality of distal portions that each comprise: (a) a riser end; and (b) a plurality of mount regions that are differently located relative to the riser end; and the riser mount is configured to be removed from one of the mount regions and secured to another of the mount regions so as to change a distance between the riser mount and the riser end.

8. An archery limb holder comprising: a first body portion configured to at least partially receive an end of a limb of an archery bow, wherein the limb is configured to at least partially support a draw cord that is moveable in a forward direction along a plane to launch a projectile toward a target; and a second body portion comprising a riser mount, wherein the riser mount comprises a mounting surface configured to face a front surface of a riser of the archery bow, wherein, when the archery bow is vertically oriented and aimed at the target, the front surface is configured to at least partially face in the forward direction; wherein the riser mount comprises a riser coupler that defines an opening configured to receive a coupling member.

9. The archery limb holder of claim 8, wherein: the opening comprises a first opening; the coupling member comprises a first coupling member; the first opening is configured to receive the first coupling member that extends along a first axis; and the second opening is configured to receive a second coupling member that extends along a second axis.

10. The archery limb holder of claim 8, further including an adjuster configured to be coupled to the riser, wherein a movement of the adjuster causes the riser mount to move relative to the riser.

11. The archery limb holder of claim 8, wherein: the riser comprises a plurality of distal portions that each comprise: (a) a riser end; and (b) a plurality of mount regions that are differently located relative to the riser end; and the riser mount is configured to be removed from one of the mount regions and secured to another of the mount regions so as to change a distance between the riser mount and the riser end.

12. An archery set that comprises a first limb holder and a second limb holder, wherein the first limb holder comprises the archery limb holder of claim 11.

13. A recurve archery set that comprises a first limb holder and a second limb holder, wherein the first limb holder comprises the archery limb holder of claim 11.

14. The archery limb holder of claim 8, wherein the riser coupler is configured to engage a side surface of the riser.

15. The archery limb holder of claim 8, wherein the positioning opening comprises an arc shape.

16. A method of manufacturing an archery limb holder, the method comprising: structuring a first body portion to at least partially receive an end of a limb of an archery bow, wherein the structuring of the first body portion comprises structuring the limb to at least partially support a draw cord that is moveable in a forward direction along a plane to launch a projectile toward a target; and structuring a second body portion to comprise a riser mount, wherein the structuring of the second body portion comprises structuring the riser mount to: comprise a mounting surface that is structured to face a front surface of a riser of the archery bow, wherein, when the archery bow is vertically oriented and aimed at the target, the front surface is structured to at least partially face in the forward direction; and comprise a riser coupler that defines an opening structured to receive a coupling member.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein: the opening comprises a first opening; the coupling member comprises a first coupling member; and the structuring of the second body portion comprises: structuring the first opening to receive the first coupling member that extends along a first axis; and structuring the second opening to receive a second coupling member that extends along a second axis.

18. The method of claim 16, further comprising structuring an adjuster to be coupled to the riser, wherein a movement of the adjuster causes the first and second body portions to move relative to the riser.

19. The method of claim 16, further comprising: structuring the riser to include a plurality of distal portions that each comprise: (a) a riser end; and (b) a plurality of mount regions that are differently located relative to the riser end; and structuring the riser mount to be removable from one of the mount regions and secured to another of the mount regions so as to change a distance between the riser mount and the riser end.

20. A method of manufacturing a recurve archery bow assembly, wherein the method comprises: attaching a first limb holder to the riser of claim 16; and attaching a second limb holder to the riser of claim 16, wherein the first limb holder comprises the archery limb holder of claim 16.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The disclosure provided herein may include a reference to certain embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the drawings illustrate only certain embodiments of the subject matter described herein and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the scope of the subject matter encompasses other embodiments. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis generally being placed upon illustrating the features of certain embodiments of the disclosed subject matter. In the drawings, like numerals are used to indicate like parts throughout the various views. Thus, for further understanding of the disclosed subject matter, reference can be made to the following detailed description, read in connection with the drawings.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of an archery bow with a riser including a plurality of mounting regions and plurality of limb holders according to embodiments of the disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up, side view of an embodiment of the riser and the plurality of limb holders according to embodiments of the disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a close-up, side isometric view of an embodiment of one of the plurality of limb holders coupled to one of the plurality of mounting regions of the riser and supporting a portion of an archery limb according to embodiments of the disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a close-up, side isometric view of an embodiment of one of the plurality of limb holders coupled to one of the plurality of mounting regions of the riser and supporting a portion of an archery limb according to embodiments of the disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a close-up, side isometric view of an embodiment of one of the plurality of limb holders coupled to one of the plurality of mounting regions of the riser according to embodiments of the disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the embodiments of FIGS. 4 and 5.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a close-up, side isometric view of the embodiments of FIGS. 4 and 5 with the limb holder removed.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the limb holder according to embodiments of the disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 9 is a front isometric view of an embodiment of a riser with an embodiment of a projectile support according to embodiments of the disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10 is a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 9.

[0022] FIG. 11 is the embodiment of FIG. 9 with the projectile support detached from the riser.

[0023] FIG. 12 is a top isometric view of an embodiment of the projectile support according to embodiments of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following disclosure relates to various embodiments of an archery bow riser, an archery limb holder, and related methods of manufacturing. It will be understood that the herein described versions are examples that embody certain concepts of the subject matter described herein. To that end, the scope of such subject matter covers variations and modifications thereof. In addition, certain terms are used throughout this disclosure to provide a suitable frame of reference with regard to the accompanying drawings. These terms such as upper, lower, forward, rearward, interior, exterior, front, back, top, bottom, inner, outer, first, second, right, left, and the like are not intended to limit these concepts.

[0025] Throughout this disclosure, the word including indicates or means including, without limitation, the word includes indicates or means includes, without limitation, the phrases such as and e.g. indicate or mean including, without limitation, and the phrase for example refers to a non-limiting example.

[0026] The archery bow riser and archery limb holder or limb support, in an embodiment, relate to the field of archery equipment. As described below, the embodiments enable an adjustable riser length and draw weight for an archery bow so that the effective length of the riser can be changed as the limb holders are movable closer to each other or apart from each other.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 1, an archery bow 10 (a recurve bow in the illustrated example) has a riser 100 that includes a first distal portion 102 and a second distal portion 104. The first distal portion 102 and the second distal portion 104 are each structured to couple to a limb support or limb holder 200. Each limb holder 200 is structured to support a first end 22 of an archery limb or limb 20. The second end 24 of each archery limb 20 supports an end of a bowstring or draw cord 40. The draw cord 40 is structured to move parallel to or otherwise along a draw cord plane B in order to launch a projectile 50, such as an arrow or bolt, along a shooting plane SP towards a target T positioned along a target plane TP, such as a live animal, a fake animal or a board or sheet marked with a bullseye. The target plane TP extends upward and passes through or along the target T. In some embodiments, the draw cord plane B extends along the shooting plane SP. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, when the longitudinal section of the riser 100 is positioned along a vertical axis V as shown, the riser 100 includes a front surface or forward-facing surface 103, a back surface or a rearward facing surface 105 that faces toward the archer, and side surfaces or left 107 and right (opposing the left facing surface) facing side surfaces.

[0028] The riser 100 is shown in more detail in FIGS. 2-4. The first distal portion 102 of the riser 100 includes a first distal end 108, a mounting region 110, and a mounting region 112. As shown, the mounting regions 110, 112 include guide portions 110a, 112a, respectively. In an embodiment, each of the guide portions 110a, 112a includes an inner perimeter surface or wall that defines an opening 110b, 112b, respectively. Similarly, the second distal portion 104, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, includes a second distal end 114, a mounting region 116 and a mounting region 118. The mounting regions 116, 118 of the second distal portion 104 include guide portions 116a, 118a, respectively. In an embodiment, each of the guide portions 116a, 118a includes an inner perimeter surface or wall. As described below, the guide portion 116a defines an opening 116b, and the guide portion 118a defines an opening 118b.

[0029] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 7-9, the riser 100 includes an intermediary portion or intermediate portion 106 that extends between the first distal portion 102 and the second distal portion 104. The intermediary portion 106 includes or defines a handle or grasp 119 and an arrow shelf or shoulder 120. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the shoulder 120 extends along a shoulder axis that intersects with the draw cord plane B. Furthermore, the shoulder 120 at least partially defines a projectile passage space P. The projectile passage space P is configured to receive the projectile 50 (shown in FIG. 1), enabling the projectile 50 (shown in FIG. 1) to pass through or alongside the riser 100 while traveling toward the target T (shown in FIG. 1). The shoulder 120 further defines a recess, seat, or guide 122 that is structured to support a projectile support 150. In the embodiment shown, the guide 122 defines a cavity or slot defined by a plurality of guide surfaces 124, 126, 128 that are structured to support, retain, or direct a movement of the projectile support 150 relative to the riser 100.

[0030] The projectile support 150 is shown alone in FIGS. 11 and 12, and generally includes a first support portion 152 extending along the shoulder axis and a second support portion 162 that extends away from the first support portion 152 along an axis L that intersects with the shoulder axis . In some embodiments, the axis L and the shoulder axis may be orthogonal to each other. In some embodiments, the first support portion 152 includes a plurality of first support portion surfaces 153, 154a, 154b (positioned on the opposite side of the first support portion from support portion surface 154a), 156, 158. At least some of the first support portion surfaces 153, 154, 156, 158 are structured to slideably interact with or slideably engage the guide surfaces 124, 126, 128 when the archer adjusts the position of the projectile support 150 within the guide 122. For example, in some embodiments, first support surfaces 153, 154a, and 154b are structured to slideably interact with or slideably engage guide surfaces 124, 126a, and 126b, respectively. Accordingly, the projectile support 150 is retained in the guide 122 and structured to be positionally adjusted along or parallel to the shoulder axis while being at least partially positioned within the projectile passage space P. Positionally adjusting the projectile support 150 along or parallel to the shoulder axis may result in translation of the shooting axis SA along the or parallel to the shoulder axis . In the embodiment of the projectile support 150 shown, a transition support portion 157 is positioned between the first support portion 152 and the second support portion 162.

[0031] The archer may rest the projectile 50 (shown in FIG. 1) on or against the first support portion 152, and/or transition portion 157 and/or the second support portion 162 while aiming. In some embodiments, the projectile 50 (shown in FIG. 1) may rest on or against first support surface 156 of the first support portion 152 while aiming. When the archer launches the projectile 50 (shown in FIG. 1), the projectile 50 (shown in FIG. 1) can touch, slide along and/or be guided by one or more surfaces of the first support portion 152, the transition support portion 157 and/or the second support portion 162. The projectile support 150 may be adjusted in a direction along or parallel to the shoulder axis to further tune the archery bow 10 to the archer.

[0032] Referring to FIG. 12, in an embodiment, the projectile support 150 includes a projectile support lock or projectile support position setter 159. The projectile support position setter 159 defines an opening 161 configured to receive a securement member (not shown), such as a screw, bolt, pin or other type of suitable fastener. Depending on the embodiment, the securement member can be a magnet, spring or other device configured to fix the position of the projectile support 150 relative to the riser 100. Also, depending on the embodiment, the guide 122 can define an opening configured to receive such securement member, or the guide 122 can have a surface that frictionally engages such securement member, in each case, to inhibit movement of the projectile support 150 relative to the riser 100. Accordingly, by operating or physically manipulating such securement member, the archer can adjustably reposition the projectile support 150 along or parallel to the Q axis to vary the distance of the projectile 50 from the riser side 101 (shown in FIG. 11). For example, one archer may prefer to place the projectile 50 at a location X along axis Q (relatively close to the riser side 101) by positioning the projectile support 150 relatively close to the riser side 101. Another archer may prefer to place the projectile 50 at a location Y along axis Q (relatively far from the riser side 101) by positioning the projectile support 150 relatively far from the riser side 101. As shown in FIG. 11, positions X and Y are used as exemplary positions as the projectile support may be adjusted to many other positions along or parallel to the axis in addition to X and Y. In an embodiment, the projectile support 150 includes a micro-adjuster (such as a gear having a knob) that is structured to be actuated in order to incrementally move the projectile support 150 along or parallel to the shoulder axis .

[0033] Referring back to FIGS. 1 and 2, in an embodiment, the archery bow 10, includes a plurality of limb pockets, limb supports or limb holders 200, including an upper limb holder 200a mountable to the first distal portion 102 of the riser 100 and a lower limb holder 200b mountable to the second distal portion 104 of the riser 100. Turning to FIGS. 3-7, the limb holder 200 includes a body 202 extending from a first body end 204 to a second body end 206. In some embodiments, the body 202 comprises a shoe shape. The body 202 further includes a first body portion 210 that includes a limb pocket or limb mount 210a. The limb mount 210a defines a pocket, body cavity, or body recess 212 that is structured to receive and support at least part of the first end 22 of the archery limb 20. As shown, the body 202 defines a plurality of bores or openings 213a, 213b configured to receive a plurality of limb fasteners 213, 215, respectively, such as a screw or bolt, in order to couple the first end 22 of the archery limb 20 to the limb holder 200.

[0034] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, some embodiments of the limb holder 200 include a removable limb support member 214 that fits and is secured within the recess 212 of the body 202. The limb support member 214 provides additional support and stability to the archery limb 20. In some embodiments, the limb support member 214 further engages the first end 22 of the archery limb 20. In some embodiments, engagement of the first end 22 or the archery limb 20 is facilitated by at least one of the limb fasteners 215. In some embodiments the limb support member 214 is structured to retain a first portion 215a of the fastener, which may be configured to at least partially extend through the second end 22 of the archery limb 20 and couple to a second portion 215b of the fastener 215 to secure the second end 22 of the archery limb 20 to the limb holder 200.

[0035] Referring to FIGS. 3-8, the limb holder 200 also includes a second body portion 220 that is coupled to the first body portion 210. The first body portion 210 and the second body portion 220 may be formed as a single or unitary limb holder component or may be formed separately and joined together or coupled together to form the limb holder 200. In an embodiment, the first and second body portions 210, 220 are concave-shaped structures that face in opposite directions. The second body portion 220 comprises a riser mount 221 that is located opposite of the second body portion 220 that faces and interfaces with the riser 100. The riser mount 221 comprises a riser coupler 222 and a mounting surface 223. In some embodiments, the mounting surface 223 is structured to face, contact, or engage the forward-facing surface 103 (shown in FIG. 2) of the riser 100. The riser coupler 222 is structured to be mounted to the riser 100 at one of the mounting regions 110, 112, 116, 118. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the riser coupler 222 is structured to face, contact, or engage at least one of the right 107 (shown in FIG. 2) and left side (side surface opposing right side surface 107) surfaces of the riser 100 when the riser is positioned along a vertical axis V (shown in FIG. 1). Referring to FIGS. 5-6, in an embodiment, the riser coupler 222 defines a pivot opening 224 configured to at least partially receive a pivot member or coupler 225. Also, the riser coupler 222 defines a positioning opening 226 configured to at least partially receive a position lock or position setter 227. In the embodiment shown, the positioning opening 226 comprises an elongated slot having an arc shape that provides angular adjustability through a range of angles.

[0036] The limb holder 200 is usable to enable at least two different adjustments. One adjustment relates to the angular position of the limb holder 200 relative to the riser 100. In an embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the manufacturer of the riser 100 pivotally mounts the limb holder 200 to the riser 100 through the coupler 225. The manufacturer inserts the position setter 227 through the positioning opening 226, turns the position adjuster 229 clockwise or counterclockwise and at least partially tightens the lock member or position setter 227 or otherwise moves the position setter 227 into the locked position to set the angular position of limb holder 200 relative to the riser 100. In the locked position, the angular position of the limb holder 200 relative to the riser 100 is inhibited from being adjusted. The archer can then loosen the position setter 227 or otherwise move the position setter 227 into the unlocked position, pivot the limb holder 200 to a desired position, and then tighten position setter 227.

[0037] Another adjustment enabled by the limb holder 200 relates to the variable location of the limb holder 200 along a longitudinal axis LA of the riser 100, as shown in FIGS. 2-4. As shown, the longitudinal axis LA extends vertically when the riser 100 extends vertically, and the axis LA extends through at least part of the riser 100. In the illustrated embodiments, the mounting regions 110, 112, 116, 118 of the riser 100 are similar so the operation or interaction of the riser 100 and limb holder 200 will be explained with reference to the embodiments of the mounting regions 116, 118 of the second distal portion 104 shown in FIGS. 4-6. In other words, operation or interaction of the limb holder 200 and the first distal portion 102 of the riser 100 may occur in a similar manner. In this embodiment, the user has the option to mount the limb holder 200 to the mounting region 116 (resulting in a relatively small distance between the ends 24 of the limbs 20) or the mounting region 118 (resulting in a relatively great distance between the ends 24 of the limbs 20). If a user relocates a limb holder 200 so that the limb holder is further from the handle 119, the relocated holder 200 serves as an extender that increases the effective length of the riser 100. If, on the other hand, a user relocates a limb holder 200 so that the limb holder is closer to the handle 119, the relocated holder 200 serves as a retractor that decreases the effective length of the riser 100. The effective riser length, therefore, is the variable distance between the limb holders 200.

[0038] In order to couple the limb holder 200 to the mounting region 118 of the second distal portion 104, the coupler 225 is installed through the opening 118b defined by the guide portion 118a. The position setter 227 extends along a first axis F and into engagement with mounting region 118, as shown in FIG. 6. In an embodiment, the position setter 227 and the mounting region 118 are in threaded engagement.

[0039] Referring to FIGS. 4-7, the coupler 225 is then installed through the riser coupler 222 along a second axis S and is at least partially positioned in the opening 118b of the mounting region 118 of the second distal portion 104, as shown in FIG. 6. In some embodiments, the first axis F and the second axis S are parallel to each other. At this point, the limb holder 200 is installed at the mounting region 118 of the second distal portion 104. The adjuster 229 is then installed at the mounting region 118 and is structured to engage with the coupler 225. Accordingly, the angular position of the limb holder 200 relative to the riser 100 may then be adjusted by pivoting the limb holder 200 about the position setter 227 by turning the adjuster 229 clockwise or counterclockwise, which causes the coupler 225 to ride along the plurality of guide surfaces 118c, 118d of the guide portion 118a. In some embodiments, the adjuster 229 includes an adjuster interface 230 that may be grasped by the user and rotated, or may be structured to accept a tool to facilitate the rotation. In an embodiment, the position setter 227 is configured to cooperate with the adjuster 229 to interchangeably lock and unlock the adjuster 229. In the unlocked state or adjustment mode, the angular position of the limb holder 200 relative to the riser 100 can be adjusted using the adjuster 229, and in the locked state, the angular adjustment of the limb holder 200 relative to the riser 100 is inhibited.

[0040] FIGS. 1 and 2 show an embodiment of the riser 100 with the limb holder 200a mounted to the mounting region 112 of the first distal portion 102 and the limb holder 200b mounted to the mounting region 118 of the second distal section 104. This mounting arrangement results in limbs 20 that are relatively far apart from each other, thereby resulting in a relatively long effective riser length.

[0041] The limb holder 200 can be detached from the mounting region 118 by removing the position setter 227 from the position opening 226 of the mounting region 118 and removing the coupler 225 from the mounting region 118. The limb holders 200a, 200b may then each be moved to one of the mounting regions 116 of the second distal portion 104 and attached to the corresponding mounting region 116 and the guide portion 116a in a similar manner as previously described. For this arrangement, the coupler 225 is insertable through the opening 116b defined by the guide portion 116a. This mounting arrangement results in limbs 20 that are relatively close to one another, thereby resulting in a relatively short effective riser length.

[0042] When limb holders 200a, 200b are installed at the mounting regions 110, 116, respectively, as shown in FIG. 2, the riser 100 has the shooting characteristics of a first riser length, which results in a first bow length BL1, as shown in FIG. 1. Alternatively, when limb holders 200a, 200b are installed at the mounting regions 112, 118, respectively, as shown in FIG. 2, the riser 100 has the shooting characteristics of a second riser length, which is longer than the first riser length. The second riser length results in a second bow length BL2, as shown in FIG. 1. Depending upon the type of bow, the first bow length BL1 may correspond to a first draw length DL1 and a first draw weight DW1, and second bow length BL2 may correspond to a second draw length DL2 and a second draw weight DW2. In an embodiment, BL2>BL1, DL2>DL1, and DW2<DW1. In an example, the first riser length of BL1 may correspond to a 17 hunting riser or a 25 target riser, and the second riser length of BL2 may correspond to a 19 hunting riser or a 27 target riser. In an embodiment, draw length is a function of the archer's size and preference, the draw weight increases throughout the draw, and the draw weight is a function of the limb spring force and the riser length.

[0043] As shown in the illustrated embodiments, the riser 100 includes two mounting regions in each of the first and second distal portions 102, 104, however other embodiments may include more than two mounting regions at each distal portion of the riser 100. In still other embodiments, a single mounting region may be positioned at each distal portion 102, 104 and structured to enable the position of the limb holders 200a, 200b to be adjusted along each mounting region to move the limb holders 200a, 200b in a direction towards or away from each other (or towards or away from the intermediate portion 106). In some embodiments, the limb holders 200a, 200b may slidably engage each mounting region to slide relative to or along the riser 100 in a direction towards and away from each other (or towards or away from the intermediate portion 106). In some embodiments, when the position setter 227 is in the locked position, sliding of the corresponding limb holder 200a, 200b relative to or along the riser 100 is inhibited.

[0044] In an embodiment, an archery arrangement, set, or kit includes a plurality of limb holders 200a and 200b. The limb holders 200a, 200b are attachable to the riser 100. As described above, each of the limb holders 200a, 200b is adjustably mountable to different locations on the riser 100. This adjustability enables a user to adjust the effective length of the riser 100.

[0045] The parts, components, and structural elements of the riser 100 and the limb holder 200 can be combined into an integral or unitary, one-piece object through welding, soldering, plastic molding other methods, or such parts, components, and structural elements can be distinct, removable items that are attachable to each other through screws, bolts, pins and other suitable fasteners.

[0046] In the foregoing description, certain components or elements may have been described as being configured to mate with each other. For example, an embodiment may be described as a first element (functioning as a male) configured to be inserted into a second element (functioning as a female). It should be appreciated that an alternate embodiment includes the first element (functioning as a female) configured to receive the second element (functioning as a male). In either such embodiment, the first and second elements are configured to mate with, fit with or otherwise interlock with each other.

[0047] It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure and without diminishing its intended advantages. It is therefore intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the appended claims.

[0048] Although several embodiments of the disclosure have been disclosed in the foregoing specification, it is understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications and other embodiments of the disclosure will come to mind to which the disclosure pertains, having the benefit of the teaching presented in the foregoing description and associated drawings. It is thus understood that the disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein above, and that many modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Moreover, although specific terms are employed herein, as well as in the claims which follow, they are used only in a generic and descriptive sense, and not for the purposes of limiting the present disclosure, nor the claims which follow.