Archery Bow Axle Connector
AssigneeMcp IP, LLC
InventorMathew A. McPherson
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Abstract
In some embodiments, a connector attaches to an axle of an archery bow and comprises a cable terminal. The connector comprises a first body portion made from a first material and a second body portion made from a second material different from the first material. The first body portion defines an aperture therethrough arranged to engage the axle. The second body portion has a groove extending around at least a portion of its periphery, forming a teardrop shape. In some embodiments, the connector is configured to snap-fit onto an axle and be removable without tools.
Claims20
An archery bow comprising:
- an axle installed on a limb of the archery bow;
- a connector attached to the axle, the connector comprising a first body portion made from a first material and a second body portion made from a second material different from said first material, said first body portion defining an aperture, said second body portion having a groove extending around at least a portion of its periphery, the groove comprising a first straight portion, an arcuate portion and a second straight portion as it is traversed, the first straight portion being non-parallel to the second straight portion;
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- a cable positioned in the groove.
A cable connector for use on an axle of an archery bow, the cable connector comprising:
- a first body portion made from a first material and a second body portion made from a second material different from said first material, said first body portion defining an aperture, said second body portion having a groove extending around at least a portion of its periphery, the groove forming a teardrop shape.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.