Disappearing archery arrow guide

Abstract

Abstract The disappearing archery arrow guide is used with archery bows containing overdraw shelves although it is also applicable to conventional non-overdraw shelves, as well, with arrow rests in the normal position. The guide includes a pair of upraised tines, preferably joined by a lower horizontal bar to form a U-shaped configuration. The bar is in turn connected to the upstanding collars of a bracket having a flat horizontal plate which is connectable to the upper surface of an archery bow shelf. The bracket is provided with a spring, such as a coiled spring, for biasing the tines into the flat position. The tines are spaced laterally from each other a distance sufficient to allow free passage of the shaft of an archery arrow therebetween but insufficient to permit the free passage of the broadhead of a hunting arrow. Instead, the broadhead has the effect of moving, during drawing of the arrow, the tines from the upright operative position to a flat horizontal position (inoperative position) by bumping the tines. Thus, during the draw, the tines prevent the arrow from rolling off the shelf or arrow rest, until the tines are flattened by the broadhead at nearly the end of the draw. Thus, the broadhead moves rearwardly, urging the tines out of the way, permitting free passage of the arrow after it is shot from the bow. In order to aid in holding the tines vertical, one or more detents may be provided in the guide. The guide may also include a handle on one of the tines to assist in moving the tines into the operative position. The guide can be made of metal and is inexpensive and durable.

Inventors

• 👤 Vincent F. Troncoso

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