Adjustable arrow rest with deflection indicator

Abstract

An adjustable arrow rest includes an elongated mounting plate provided with a plurality of apertures to facilitate securement of the mounting plate to a bow. The arrow rest also includes a slide block having vertical and horizontal leg portions provided with independently adjustable lead screw mechanisms which allow the precision adjustment of arrow rest launcher arms in vertical and horizontal directions. A substantially vertically extending guide rib disposed adjacent one end of the mounting plate engages a complementary guide channel on the vertical leg portions of the slide block, mounting the slide block for selective reciprocal linear adjustment in a substantially vertical direction relative to the mounting plate. A housing block portion of the arrow rest includes a guide rib disposed in engagement with a complementary guide channel formed on the horizontal leg portion of the slide block, mounting the housing block for selective linear reciprocal movement in a substantially horizontal direction relative to be slide block. A pair of bushings mount a rotary sleeve within a transverse central bore extending through the housing block. A torsional coil spring surrounds the rotary sleeve and provides a restorative spring force. An adjustment dial secured to one end of the torsional coil spring allows selective adjustment of the restorative spring force. A pair of arrow rest launcher arms are secured adjacent one end of a cylindrical shaft secured for rotation within the rotary sleeve by a pair of said screws. The spring adjustment dial includes an outer face provided with a scale that cooperates with an indicator member to provide a visual indication to an archer of the amount of deflection of the arrow rest launcher arms after each shot. The visual indication of deflection allows an archer to make appropriate adjustments to his or her equipment and/or technique.

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