Arrow rest for archery bows

Abstract

An arrow rest for archery bows which includes a mounting bracket which may be fixed to the bow. The mounting bracket may be of an extended rearward length, such that the arrow rest may be employed with arrows having a shorter length. The mounting bracket supports a pivot cylinder for rotation therein. Mounted about the pivot cylinder is a support collar which may be adjusted circumferentially and longitudinally of the cylinder. The collar mounts a pair of arrow supports which are elongated and extend outward toward free ends. Adjustment means are provided to vary the distance between the free ends for different arrow types. A coil spring is located within the cylinder and is fixed to one end thereof. The mechanism for fixing the spring to the cylinder may also function as a limit on the rotation of the cylinder. An adjustment member is releasably fixed to the mounting bracket and extends into the cylinder. The second end of the coil spring is fixed to the adjustment member, such that relative rotation between the adjustment member and the cylinder will place different torsional forces upon the coil spring which are transferred to the cylinder. This allows adjustment of the force required to deflect the arrow support members.

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