Archery draw stop system and method

An archery draw stop system and method are disclosed herein. The archery draw stop system, in an embodiment, includes a limb engager configured to be mounted to a limb portion of a limb of an archery bow. The archery draw stop system also has a draw stopper portion configured to engage a member that is coupled to a rotary of the archery bow.

BACKGROUND

Cams have been used on compound bows for some time. Cam assemblies are designed to yield efficient energy transfer from the bow to the arrow. Some compound bows have opposing limbs, extending from a handle portion, that support the cam assemblies. Typically, each cam assembly is rotatably mounted on an axle which is then mounted on the applicable limb of the bow. Compound bows have a bowstring attached to the cam which sits in a track and also, typically, two power cables that each sit in a track on a separate module of the cam. The power cables are anchored to the cam, a limb or an axle. When the bowstring is pulled to full draw position, the cam is rotated, and the power cables are “taken up” on their respective ends to increase energy stored in the bow for later transfer, with the opposing ends “let out” to provide some give in the power cable.

Most compound bows are outfitted with either single cam systems or dual cam systems, and are set to accommodate a specific draw length for a given user. The draw length can be determined as the distance at full draw between the nocking point of the arrow on the bowstring to the back of the handle grip on the bow. Each user can customize the user's particular draw length to accommodate the user's unique arm span, body size and shooting preferences.

Some cam assemblies include a cam-mounted draw stop (e.g., a pin stop) that provides a stopping location in the draw cycle of the bowstring. The stopping location is intended to correspond to the user's predetermined draw length so that the user does not retract the bowstring beyond the predetermined draw length.

This known cam-mounted draw stop is designed to be directly fastened to the cam. As the cam rotates, the cam-mounted draw stop contacts the applicable limb, causing the cam to stop rotating. Certain cam-mounted draw stops can be repositioned on the cam to adjust the draw length setting. In such design, the cam defines an arc-shaped slot, and the user can slide the cam-mounted draw stop in such slot until reaching a desired position.

However, relying entirely upon these cam-mounted draw stops can have several disadvantages. For example, it can be difficult to control micro or fine adjustments of the cam-mounted draw stop in such arc-shaped slot. In addition, the collision of the cam-mounted draw stop with the limb surface can damage or otherwise induce wear on the surface of the limb.

The foregoing background describes some, but not necessarily all, of the problems, disadvantages and shortcomings related to the known draw stop approaches for archery bows.

SUMMARY

In an embodiment, the archery draw stop system includes a body having a limb engager configured to be mounted to a limb portion of a limb of an archery bow. The limb engager defines an opening, and the limb portion extends along an axis. The limb portion has an end wall. The archery draw stop system also has a draw stopper portion configured to contact a member that is coupled to a rotary of the archery bow wherein the rotary is coupled to the limb. Also, the archery draw stop system has a stabilizer configured to engage the end wall of the limb portion to inhibit movement of the limb engager relative to the axis. The archery draw stop system includes a limb coupler configured to be inserted through the opening to couple the limb engager to the limb.

In another embodiment, the archery draw stop system includes: (a) a limb engager configured to be mounted to a limb portion of a limb of an archery bow, wherein the limb portion defines an opening; (b) a draw stopper portion configured to engage a member that is coupled to a rotary of the archery bow, wherein the rotary is coupled to the limb and configured to support a draw cord; and (c) a limb coupler configured to be inserted through the opening to couple the limb engager to the limb portion.

In yet another embodiment, a method for manufacturing an archery draw stop system includes: (a) structuring a limb engager so that the limb engager is configured to be mounted to a limb portion of a limb of an archery bow; and (b) structuring a draw stopper portion so that the draw stopper portion is configured to engage a member that is coupled to a rotary of the archery bow, wherein the rotary is coupled to the limb and configured to support a draw cord.

Additional features and advantages of the present disclosure are described in, and will be apparent from, the following Brief Description of the Drawings and Detailed Description.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIGS. 1A-1Billustrate an embodiment of an archery bow2. The archery bow2has a front6facing in a forward direction4toward a shooting target5and a back8facing in a rearward direction10opposite the shooting target5. The back8is positioned closer to an archer or user who readies the archery bow2in position to fire a projectile or arrow12along the shooting axis14.

The archery bow2also includes a riser16. A limb18,20is coupled to each end of the riser16. Referring toFIG. 1A, a rotational wheel, pulley, cam or rotary22,24is rotatably coupled to each limb18,20. In an embodiment, each of the rotaries22,24rotates about an axis26. At least one of the rotaries22,24is an eccentric member, having one or more elliptical, asymmetric or non-circular lever portions configured to: (a) engage the drawstring, bowstring or draw cord36; (b) engage the power line, power cord set, power cable set or supplemental cord set30; or (c) engage both the draw cord36and supplemental cord set30. The draw cord36and supplemental cord set30are spooled on the rotaries22,24.

In an embodiment, the supplemental cord set30has a plurality of supplemental cord segments32,34arranged to cross each other in an X-fashion, as shown inFIG. 1A. The draw cord36is coupled to at least one rotary22,24at an anchor point27and the supplemental cord set30is coupled to at least one rotary22,24at an anchor point28. When the draw cord36is drawn rearward10, the movement of the draw cord36causes the rotaries22,24to rotate and move toward each other. Because the supplemental cord set30is coupled to the anchor point28of at least one of the rotaries22,24, the rotation of the rotaries22,24causes the supplemental cord set30to be taken-up during drawing of the draw cord36, effectively shortening the length of the supplemental cord set30and drawing the limbs18,20of the bow2closer together. In an embodiment, during the drawback process, the user experiences a decrease or let-off in the force necessary to pull and hold the draw cord36. This force let-off is the result of the elliptical, asymmetric or non-circular lever portions of the rotaries22,24and the power-assisting action of the supplemental cord set30. Drawing the limbs18,20together places them in more tension and generates potential energy that will be used to launch the arrow12upon release.

As illustrated inFIG. 1B, the draw cord36is movable within a bowstring plane38determined by the separated arrangement of the rotaries22,24. In an embodiment, a central point37of the draw cord36travels within the bowstring plane38to launch the arrow12along the shooting axis14. In an embodiment, the arrow12has a protrusion, tail or fletching42(FIG. 1A) to aid in the aerodynamic flight performance of the arrow12. In an embodiment, the supplemental cord set30travels within the power cable plane40.

The bow2is operable in a full draw cycle or full cycle. The full cycle of bow2starts with a brace, release or undrawn condition A (FIG. 1A). Then, the bow2proceeds to a drawn condition B (FIG. 1B). After the user releases the draw cord36, the bow2returns to the brace, release or undrawn condition A.

In the undrawn condition A (FIG. 1A), the user is not pulling rearward10on the draw cord36. The undrawn condition A can occur during a brace event or a release event. During a brace event, for example, the user has not yet pulled rearward10on the draw cord36, so the draw cord36is positioned between the rotaries22,24in the undrawn condition A. During a release event, the user has already pulled rearward on the draw cord36, the user has released the draw cord36, and the draw cord36has returned to a location between the rotaries22,24in the undrawn condition A.

In the drawn condition B (FIG. 1B), the user has pulled or drawn the draw cord36rearward10, and the user is holding the drawstring36in a tight, retracted state. After the user releases the retracted draw cord36, the bow2returns to the undrawn condition A, the generated potential energy is expended, and the draw cord36travels in the forward direction4toward the target5.

Referring toFIG. 2A, in an embodiment, the first or upper rotary22includes a rotary-mounted draw stop80functioning as a rotary-based draw length adjuster for a primary draw stop setting. The rotary-mounted draw stop80cooperates with the rotary-based stop track74. The rotary-based stop track74penetrates laterally through the rotary22and extends along a portion of the circumference of the rotary22. The rotary-based stop track74is arc-shaped and is defined to receive the rotary-mounted draw stop80. The rotary-based stop track74is configured to be adjustably locked or secured to the rotary22within the rotary-based stop track74. In an embodiment, the rotary-mounted draw stop80includes a fastener (e.g., a threaded screw or bolt) insertable through the rotary-based stop track74, and the rotary-based stop track74includes a nut or threaded portion configured to mate with such fastener. The user can untighten the rotary-mounted draw stop80, slide it within the rotary-based stop track74to a desired position, and then tighten the rotary-mounted draw stop80onto the rotary22. In this way, rotary-mounted draw stop80enables the user to set one of a plurality of draw stop positions or draw lengths (e.g., draw length82shown inFIG. 1B) for the primary draw stop setting for the bow2.

In an embodiment, each user of bow2can have a different, predetermined draw length82associated with the user's unique arm span and body size. The rotary-mounted draw stop80enables the user to make a primary adjustment in an effort to set the maximum draw length82to coincide with the point at which the rotaries22,24provide the greatest reduction in force (i.e., “let off”) necessary to pull back the draw cord36.

Referring toFIGS. 2A-8, an embodiment of the archery draw stop system44is illustrated. In this embodiment, the archery draw stop system44provides a static, stable platform for making impact with the rotary-mounted draw stop80. Taking into account the height48(FIG. 4), the user can adjust the rotary-mounted draw stop80to maintain the desired draw length82for such user. In this embodiment, further illustrated byFIGS. 4-8, the draw stop system44includes a body46having the height48. The body46, extending along body axis47, includes: (a) a stopper portion53configured to engage the rotary22or the rotary-mounted draw stop80; and (b) a limb engager54configured to be mounted to a distal limb portion62(FIG. 2A) of the first or upper limb18. The limb portion62extends along a limb axis68(FIG. 2B) and has an end wall92. The archery draw stop system44also includes a stabilizer98that extends upright from the limb engagement surface56(FIG. 5). The stabilizer98engages or contacts the end wall92of the limb portion62to inhibit or prevent twisting or other movement of the limb engager54relative to the limb axis68. For example, in an embodiment, the stabilizer98hooks and holds the limb engager54onto the end wall92so that the body axis47does not rotate, change or move relative to the limb axis68.

In the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 8, the body46extends along the limb axis68when the archery draw stop system44is mounted to the limb18,20. Also, the stabilizer98extends from the body46along a stabilizer axis69. The limb axis68extends in a first plane, and the stabilizer axis69extends in a second plane. The first plane intersects with the second plane. This configuration aids in stabilizing, seating and securing the archery draw stop system44on the limb18,20.

The limb engager54also defines an opening or through hole86extending through the limb engager54. Also, the archery draw stop system44, in an embodiment, includes a limb coupler104, such as a threaded screw, bolt or pin. The limb coupler104is configured to be inserted through the opening86to fasten, mount or otherwise couple the limb engager54to the limb portion62. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 3, the limb portion62defines an internally-threaded limb hole64. The user or an installer can rotate the threaded limb coupler104within the threaded limb hole64to secure the limb engager54to the limb portion62. In another embodiment not shown, the limb coupler104is connected to, integral with or incorporated into the body46. For example, the limb coupler104can include an adhesive or a magnetic characteristic operable to magnetically couple the archery draw stop system44to the limb portion62.

The body46additionally has a draw stopper pad or draw stop surface110(FIG. 4) coupled to the stopper portion53. When the rotary22rotates during a transition of the bow2from the undrawn position A to the drawn position B (FIG. 9), the draw stopper surface110is configured to physically contact the rotary-mounted draw stop80(coupled to the rotary22) to stop the rotation of the rotary22beyond a desired draw stop position. It should be understood that the archery draw stop system44can also be mounted to the second or lower limb20as illustrated inFIG. 10.

In the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 5, the stopper portion53of the body46defines a body cavity50. The body cavity50is bound by the floor111and the side walls113. The body cavity50decreases the amount of material and weight required for the archery draw stop system44. Alternatively, the body cavity50is configured to hold components or elements related to the stopping or coupling functions described above.

In another embodiment, neither of the rotaries22,24include any rotary-mounted draw stops80. Instead, rotary22, for example, includes a portion or member (not shown) that projects from the rotary face25(FIG. 2B). Such rotary member can be statically fixed to the rotary face25, or it can be moveable between a down position in which it lies substantially flat on the face and an up position in which it stands upright on the rotary face25. In either case, such rotary member can be configured so that, as the rotary22rotates, such rotary member interferes with, and makes physical contact with, the stopper surface110. Depending upon the embodiment, such rotary member can be integral with the rotary22as a unitary structure, or such rotary member can be a separate component attached to the rotary22.

In another embodiment, the archery draw stop system44includes a kit of differently sized bodies. Such body kit enables the user to establish a supplemental or secondary draw stop setting for the bow2after the primary adjustment of the rotary-mounted draw stop80. For example, such kit can include: (a) body46having height48(FIG. 4) corresponding to a draw length82(FIG. 1B); (b) a second body of the same shape as body46but having a height two-thirds of height48corresponding to a draw length X greater than draw length82; and (c) a third body of the same shape as body46but having a height one-half of height48corresponding to a draw length Y greater than draw length X. In an embodiment, the body46, second body and third body are differently colored or marked to visually indicate the different draw lengths.

In an embodiment, a duel draw stop system (not shown) includes the body kit described above, the rotary-mounted draw stop80, and the rotary-based stop track74. In this embodiment, the user can primarily adjust the draw length by repositioning the rotary-mounted draw stop80within the rotary-based stop track74. Then, the user can secondarily adjust such draw length, for fine-tuning or micro-tuning purposes, by selecting one of a set of differently-sized bodies (such as body46) and attaching the selected body to the bow2. In doing so, the body height48(FIG. 4) of the selected body effectively decreases the draw length by the magnitude of the body height48.

Another embodiment includes a limb-mountable, adjustable archery draw stop system112, as illustrated inFIGS. 11-13. The adjustable archery draw stop system112includes a body116. Body116includes: (a) a limb engager122configured to be mounted to a limb20; and (b) a stopper portion123configured to engage the rotary24(FIG. 11) or the rotary-mounted draw stop80(FIG. 11). The limb engager122defines an opening128through which a limb coupler134(e.g., a screw, bolt or pin) extends or is inserted to couple the limb engager122to the limb20. The body116also has a stabilizer158extending from the limb engager122and interfacing with the end wall92of the limb20to prevent or inhibit movement of the body116, performing the same function as the stabilizer98.

The body116also defines a body cavity118(FIG. 13) configured to at least partially receive a slidable, angled draw stopper surface, follower or contact member, such as the slidable ramp140shown inFIGS. 12-13. The ramp140is configured to slide within the body cavity118along an axis142between a variety of positions along the axis142. For example, the ramp140can be adjusted from a first position X1(FIG. 12) on axis142in which the ramp140is raised a distance Y1from the body surface146to a second position X2(FIG. 13) on axis142in which the ramp140is raised a distance Y2from the body surface146. In this example, the distance Y2is greater than the distance Y1.

The adjustable archery draw stop system112includes a driver164rotatably coupled to the body116. In this embodiment, the driver164extends along the axis142and is threadably engaged with the body116. The distal end (not shown) of the driver164is located within the cavity118(FIG. 13) and operatively coupled to the ramp140. By rotating the driver164, the user can cause the distal end to move along the axis142which, in turn, causes the ramp140to move along the axis142. A clockwise rotation of driver164will slide the ramp140in a first direction causing an increase in draw length, and a counterclockwise rotation of driver164will slide the ramp140in the opposite direction causing a decrease in draw length. In an embodiment, the driver164includes a grasp or fastener head configured to enable the user to finger-twist the driver164or to rotate the driver164using a tool. The adjustable archery draw stop system112also includes a position lock152, such as a set screw. By tightening and untightening the position lock152, the user can fix and free the position of the ramp140, respectively. This twist-based adjustment method enables the user to perform fine or micro adjustments of the draw length in a controlled, repeatable fashion. Once the user arrives at the desired axial position of the ramp140, the user can operate the position lock152to fix or secure the position of the ramp140relative to the body116. In this way, the archery draw stop system112enables the user to make a secondary adjustment of the draw length for fine-tuning purposes in conjunction with the primary adjustment of the rotary-mounted draw stop80(FIG. 2B).

It should be appreciated that, in another embodiment, the adjustable archery draw stop system112is operable to adjust the draw length of a bow without including or relying upon the rotary-mounted draw stop80or the rotary-based stop track74. For example, the archery draw stop system112can be operable to contact any suitable portion or member (not shown) that projects from the rotary face25(FIG. 2B). Such rotary member can, for example, be moveable between a down position in which it lies substantially flat on the face25and an up position in which it stands upright on the rotary face25. In such embodiment, the user can make all adjustments of the draw length82(e.g., macro and micro adjustments) using the adjustable archery draw stop system112.

In other embodiments, an adjustable archery draw stop system can include a body46or116in combination with any suitable component configured to be moveably coupled to such body46,116. By adjusting the position of such component relative to the body46,116and/or limb18,20, the body46,116(or a portion thereof) can undergo a change in height relative to the limb surface166(FIGS. 2B and 12). This change in height enables the user to adjust the draw length of the bow, as described above. Although the adjustable archery draw stop system112is illustrated inFIGS. 11-13as being coupled to a lower limb20, it should be appreciated that the adjustable archery draw stop system112is configured to be coupled to an upper limb18(FIG. 1A). In such case, the adjustable archery draw stop system112provides the upper rotary22with the same stopping function as for the lower rotary24except that the stopping force is exerted in the opposite direction.

In an embodiment illustrated inFIGS. 14-17, the archery draw stop system210is configured to be mounted to the limb portion212of the limb20. In an embodiment, the archery draw stop system210includes: (a) a support or base214that is attachable to the limb portion212; (b) a draw stopper216that is removably attachable to the base214; (c) a limb coupler217configured to attach or couple the base214to the limb portion212; and (d) a stopper coupler218configured to attach or couple the draw stopper216to the base214.

In an embodiment, the base214defines a pilot hole or opening220configured to receive the limb coupler217. Though the limb coupler217is illustrated as a threaded screw, it should be appreciated that the limb coupler217can include any suitable, screw, bolt, pin or other suitable fastener. A user can attach the base214to the limb portion212by placing the base214on the limb portion212and then inserting the limb coupler217through the opening220and into the threaded hole or opening222of the limb portion212. After rotating the limb coupler217, the base214will be mounted to the limb portion212. In an embodiment, the base214has a hook portion or stabilizer224that extends to engage the end wall226of the limb portion212. As described in other embodiments above, the stabilizer224enhances the securement and stationary seating of the base214on the limb portion212. The base214also defines a threaded hole or opening228and an extension, tab or lip230.

Referring toFIGS. 16A and 17, in an embodiment, the draw stopper216includes: (a) a spacer232having a height234corresponding to a designated adjustment of the draw stop for the rotary24(FIG. 14), as described above; (b) a receiver234configured to receive and engage the base214; and (c) a coupling portion236defining a hole or opening238. The receiver234has an intermediate floor240that is positioned to define an upper cavity242and a lower cavity244. The spacer232has a stopper surface247configured to physically contact rotary24, a portion thereof or the draw stop member80that is coupled to the rotary24. As described above, the interference between the stopper surface247and the rotary24, a portion thereof or the draw stop member80causes the rotary24to stop from rotating relative to the bow2. The stoppage determines the draw length of the bow2.

A user can attach the draw stopper216to the base214by sliding the draw stopper216along the base214until the base214is inserted into the lower cavity242and the lip230protrudes beyond the intermediate floor240, as illustrated inFIGS. 16A-16B. Next, the user can insert the stopper coupler218through the opening238and then screw the stopper coupler218into the threaded hole or threaded opening228. After rotating the stopper coupler218, the draw stopper216will be secured to the base214. Though the stopper coupler218is illustrated as a threaded screw, it should be appreciated that the stopper coupler218can include any suitable, screw, bolt, pin or other suitable fastener.

As illustrated inFIG. 16A, the draw stopper216includes, bears or otherwise displays a stop adjustment indicator246. The stop adjustment indicator246indicates designated data or a designated metric associated with an adjustment of the draw stop setting for the rotary24. In the example shown, the stop adjustment indicator246indicates “+060,” which indicates an increase in the magnitude of draw stoppage (resulting in a decrease in the draw length) by 0.060 inches or 0.60 inches. In an embodiment, the metric indicated by the stop adjustment indicator246is equal to or dependent upon the magnitude of the height234.

Another embodiment includes the base214that is usable in conjunction with a set or a kit of a plurality of different draw stoppers, including the draw stopper216. Each of the draw stoppers in the kit has the same structure, elements and function as the draw stopper216except that the heights of the draw stoppers vary. For example, height234of the draw stopper216may be 0.060 inches, height X of another draw stopper in the kit may be 0.030 inches, and height Y of yet another draw stopper in the kit may be 0.50 inches. The kit of draw stoppers enables the user to easily adjust the draw stop setting by replacing one installed draw stopper with another one. The replacement process is convenient in that it involves unscrewing of a coupler and sliding out of the draw stopper.

In another embodiment illustrated inFIGS. 18-22B, the archery draw stop system310is configured to be mounted to the limb portion312of the limb20. In an embodiment, the archery draw stop system310includes: (a) a support or base314that is attachable to the limb portion312; (b) a draw stopper316that is moveably and adjustably coupled to the base314; (c) a limb coupler317configured to attach or couple the base314to the limb portion312; and (d) a plurality of stopper couplers318configured to attach or couple the draw stopper316to the base314.

In an embodiment, the base314defines a pilot hole or opening320configured to receive the limb coupler317. Though the limb coupler317is illustrated as a threaded screw, it should be appreciated that the limb coupler317can include any suitable, screw, bolt, pin or other suitable fastener. A user can attach the base314to the limb portion312by placing the base314on the limb portion312and then inserting the limb coupler318through the opening320and into the threaded hole or opening322of the limb portion312. After rotating the limb coupler317, the base314will be mounted to the limb portion312. As illustrated inFIG. 20C, in an embodiment, the base314has a hook portion or stabilizer324that extends to engage the end wall226of the limb portion212. As described in other embodiments above, the stabilizer324enhances the securement and stationary seating of the base314on the limb portion312.

In addition, as illustrated inFIG. 22A, the base314includes a plurality of base sides328,330, each of which defines a plurality of channels, grooves or slots332. The base side328defines a threaded hole or threaded opening334(FIG. 21B), and the base side330defines a threaded hole or threaded opening338(FIG. 22B).

Referring toFIGS. 21B and 22B, the draw stopper316includes a stopper surface340configured to physically contact the rotary24, a portion thereof or the draw stop member80. As described above, the interference between the stopper surface340and the rotary24, a portion thereof or the draw stop member80causes the rotary24to stop from rotating relative to the bow2. The stoppage determines the draw length of the bow2. Also, the draw stopper316includes: (a) an adjustment interface342configured to slideably interface with the base side332; and (b) an adjustment interface344configured to slideably interface with the base side330. The adjustment interfaces342and344define a plurality of elongated adjustment openings346and348, respectively. The adjustment interface342defines or includes a plurality of inserts or linear protrusions350,352positioned on opposite sides of the adjustment opening346. Likewise, the adjustment interface344defines or includes a plurality of inserts or linear protrusions354,356positioned on opposite sides of the adjustment opening348. Each of the adjustment openings346,348has a first diameter and a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter. For example, the second diameters extending along the longitudinal axes358.

In an embodiment, each of the slots332is associated with a different draw stop setting for the rotary24. For example, as illustrated inFIG. 20A, slot332ais associated with a draw stoppage of magnitude X. As illustrated inFIG. 20B, slot332bis associated with a draw stoppage of magnitude Y. In this example, magnitude Y is greater than magnitude X. As shown, the stopper surface340as positioned inFIG. 20Bis higher, relative to the limb portion312, than the stopper surface340as positioned inFIG. 20A.

A user can attach the draw stopper316to the base314by first selecting a desirable one of the slots332. Next, the user slides the draw stopper316onto the base314by inserting the linear protrusions350,352into the selected slot332on the base side328and by inserting the linear protrusions354,356into the selected slot332on the base side330. Next, the user inserts one of the stopper couplers318through the adjustment opening346and into the threaded opening334(FIG. 21B). Also, the user inserts the other stopper coupler318through the adjustment opening348and into the threaded opening338(FIG. 22B). The user then screws the stopper coupler318, which causes the adjustment interfaces342,344to flex toward each to sandwich the base314. In particular, the adjustment interfaces342,344flex or move toward the base314, generating a compression force on the base314. This secures the draw stopper316to a fixed position relative to the base314. Though each stopper couplers318is illustrated as a threaded screw, it should be appreciated that each stopper coupler318can include any suitable, screw, bolt, pin or other suitable fastener.

If, for example, the user desires to change the draw stop setting from the relatively high setting shown inFIG. 20Bto the lower setting shown inFIG. 20A, the user can unscrew and remove the stopper couplers318. Next, the user can slide the draw stopper316off of the base314and slide the draw stopper316back onto the base314, using the slots332a. Then, the user can insert and tighten the stopper couplers318. This provides users with an improvement in convenience, ease of use and the degree of micro-control over the draw stop setting of the bow2.

As described above, there are several advantages of the limb-mounted archery draw stop systems44,112,210,310and the duel draw stop system described above, including, but not limited to: (a) providing the user with enhanced control over the micro-level adjustment of the draw stop setting of the bow2; (b) easing the process for adjusting the draw stop setting; (c) protecting the limb surface166from direct contact with rotaries22,24, draw stop members80and rotary members; and (d) changing (e.g., decreasing by 10%) the force let-off during the drawback of the draw cord36. Such systems also lessen design constraints on rotary and module designs. Such easing of design constraints results in a more cost effective approach for stopping the draw. In addition, such systems provide enhanced stability and ease of use, in part, because they are supported by bow limbs instead of or in addition to rotaries. Depending upon the embodiment, such systems can also reduce weight-related problems and off-center loading problems associated with complete reliance on rotary-based draw stops. Further, such systems can more readily accommodate various limb configurations than a typical rotary-mounted draw stop and enable the users to have greater control over fine-tuning and micro adjustments of the draw stop setting, as described above.

Additional embodiments include any one of the embodiments described above, where one or more of its components, functionalities or structures is interchanged with, replaced by or augmented by one or more of the components, functionalities or structures of a different embodiment described above.