Distributed mass, inertial archery bow stabilizer and vibration damper

Abstract

The invention disclosed utilizes distributed mass in an inertial archery bow stabilizer and vibration damper. It employs internal flow limiting structure and a high density fluid inertial mass. The device comprises two major subassemblies. The first subassembly is a stabilizing element which includes an elongated casing plugged at each end, and having therein the flow limiting structure, preferably in the form of baffles, and fluid to provide the arrow release stabilization and vibration damping effect, the latter being influenced in its action by the presence and design of the baffles. The second subassembly is a housing which holds the first subassembly and preferably comprises a rigid tube or outer housing, end plugs, mounting structure at one end of the tube, and a cushioning bushing. The thrust stabilization is achieved by the relatively large mass of high density fluid retained within the rigid tube enclosing the stabilizing subassembly. Vibration damping is achieved by movement of fluid through and around the flow limiting structure within the casing.

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