Archery bow axle with fastener

Abstract

An archery bow having a limb with a pair of opposed apertures, a shaft having ends supported by the apertures with a threaded portion positioned in at least one of the ends, and a fastener arranged to engage the threaded portion. A rotatable member, defining a bowstring track, is supported by the shaft and configured to rotate with respect to the shaft. A bearing is positioned between the rotatable member and the shaft, having a first portion and a second portion moveable with respect to the first portion. The shaft contacts the second portion, and the rotatable member contacts the first portion. The shaft extends from one aperture, through the bearing to the other aperture, with the bearing positioned between the apertures.

Description

1 Archery Bow Axle with Fastener 5 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION IO This invention relates to archery bows having axles. Compound bows are known in the art and typically include rotating members that are supported by axles. Each axle is typically supported by a bow limb. Prior art axles generally have a predetermined length and a single groove at each end. The length of an axle is generally greater than the width of a limb that 15 supports the axle, allowing the grooved end portions of the axle to protrude from the limb. Each groove accepts a retaining clip, often a spring tension clip having an Econfiguration. The E-clips lock onto the axle grooves and abut the outer sides of the limb, thereby securing the axle in place. Although the E-clips or other resiliently deformable snap-on clips are 20 generally secure, assembly and disassembly can cause fatigue as the clips are repeatedly deformed. Additionally, a large impact load applied to a bow might inadvertently deform a clip, potentially causing it to release from the axle groove. There remains a need for novel archery bow axle arrangements that are more secure than prior arrangements. 25 There remains a need for novel archery bow axle arrangements that allow for greater precision in locating the axle and items supported by the axle ( e.g. rotating member) with respect to items that support the axle (e.g. limb members). There remains a need for novel archery bow axle arrangements that allow for greater precision in locating and positioning limbs, axles, rotating members and / or bearings when 30 compared to prior art designs. Date Re9ue / Date Received 2023-02-06 5 2 Without limiting the scope of the invention a brief summary of some of the claimed embodiments of the invention is set forth below. Additional details of the summarized embodiments of the invention and / or additional embodiments of the invention may be found in the Detailed Description of the Invention below. A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification is provided as well. The abstract is not intended to be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION IO In at least one embodiment, an archery bow comprises a limb and an axle assembly supported by the limb. The axle assembly comprises a shaft and a fastener. The shaft comprises a threaded portion and the fastener is arranged to engage the threaded portion. In some embodiments, the fastener comprises a screw that is received in 15 a cavity in the shaft. In some embodiments, one or more bushings are used between the limb and the shaft. In some embodiments, the shaft supports a bearing comprising a first portion and a second portion moveable with respect to the first portion. The shaft 20 contacts the second portion and the first portion contacts a rotatable member. In some embodiments, the rotatable member does not contact the shaft directly. In some embodiments, the shaft extends through an aperture in the limb. In some embodiments, the shaft is supported by a pillow block, and the pillow block is supported by the limb. 25 These and other embodiments which characterize the invention are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and forming a part hereof. However, for a better understanding of the invention, its advantages and objectives obtained by its use, reference can be made to the drawings which form a further part hereof and the accompanying descriptive matter, in which there are illustrated and 30 described various embodiments of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Date Re9ue / Date Received 2023-02-06 5 3 A detailed description of the invention is hereafter described with specific reference being made to the drawings. view. view. Figure 1 shows an embodiment of an axle assembly. Figure 2 shows an embodiment of an axle assembly in exploded view. Figure 3 shows another embodiment of an axle assembly in exploded Figure 4 shows another embodiment of an axle assembly. Figure 5 shows another embodiment of an axle assembly in exploded Figure 6 shows another embodiment of an axle assembly in exploded view. Figure 7 shows an embodiment of an axle assembly and an embodiment of a limb reinforcing assembly. Figure 8 shows an embodiment of an axle assembly with the limb 15 spaced apart from the axle assembly. 20 Figure 9 shows another embodiment of an axle assembly with the limb spaced apart from the axle assembly. Figure 10 shows another embodiment of an axle assembly and rotatable member. Figure 11 shows an exploded view of the embodiment of Figure 10. Figure 12 shows another exploded view of the embodiment of Figure 10 from a different viewing angle. Figure 13 shows another view of the embodiment of Figure 10. Figure 14 shows an exploded view detail of a portion of the 25 embodiment shown in Figure 10. Figure 15 shows another embodiment of an axle assembly wherein the axle is supported in a pillow block. Figure 16 shows another view of the embodiment shown in Figure 15. 30 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION While this invention may be embodied in many different forms, there are described in detail herein specific embodiments of the invention. This description is an Date Re9ue / Date Received 2023-02-06 5 4 exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiments illustrated. For the purposes of this disclosure, like reference numerals in the figures shall refer to like features unless otherwise indicated. Figure 1 shows an embodiment of an archery bow axle assembly 10. Figure 2 shows an exploded view of an embodiment of an archery bow axle assembly 10. The axle assembly 10 desirably supports a rotatable member 50 of an archery bow, and is supported a bow limb 60. The limb 60 is typically supported by a riser (not shown) as known in the art. 10 In some embodiments, a limb 60 comprises a single limb member having a forked end portion. As shown in Figure 1, the limb 60 comprises a splitlimb assembly having a first limb portion 61 and a second limb portion 62. In some embodiments, the axle assembly 10 comprises a shaft 20 and at least one fastener 30 arranged to engage the shaft 20. In some embodiments, the 15 shaft 20 comprises at least one threaded portion 22 and the fastener 30 comprises a threaded portion 32 arranged to engage one another. In some embodiments, a threaded portion 22 is located at a first end 26 of the shaft 20, and the fastener 30 is arranged to engage the first end 26. In some embodiments, the first end 26 comprises a cavity 18, and a 20 portion of the fastener 30 is received in the cavity 18. In some embodiments, the threaded portion 22 comprises internal threading within the cavity 18. In some embodiments, a fastener 30 comprises external threading. In some embodiments, a fastener 30 comprises a screw, such as a machine screw. In some embodiments, a limb 60 comprises an aperture 64 and the 25 shaft 20 extends into the aperture 64. In some embodiments, the shaft 20 extends through the aperture 64. Desirably, the fastener 30 attaches to the shaft 20 and prevents the shaft 20 from disengaging the limb 60. In some embodiments, the fastener 30 comprises a flange, head or other surface sized larger than the aperture 64. 30 In some embodiments, the shaft 20 comprises a second threaded portion 24, for example located at a second end 28. In some embodiments, the second threaded portion 24 comprises a cavity having internal threading. Date Re9ue / Date Received 2023-02-06 5 In some embodiments, a second fastener 31 is configured for attachment to the second end 28 of the shaft 20. In some embodiments, the shaft 20 extends into a second aperture 66 in the limb 60. In some embodiments, the shaft 20 extends through the second aperture 66. In some embodiments, a portion of the 5 second fastener 31 is received in a cavity at the second end 28. In some embodiments, a second fastener 31 comprises external threading. In some embodiments, a second fastener 31 comprises a screw, such as a machine screw. Desirably, the second fastener 31 attaches to the second end 28 of shaft 20. 10 In some embodiments, a first fastener 30 and a second fastener 31 engage the respective opposed ends 26, 28 of the shaft 20 and collectively fasten the axle assembly 10 to the limb 60. In some embodiments, the first fastener 30 and second fastener 31 are similar to one another, for example comprising a similar part. In some embodiments, one or more bearing members 40 are positioned 15 between the limb 60 and the axle assembly 10. In some embodiments, a bearing member 40 is received in an aperture 64, 66 in the limb 60. In some embodiments, a bearing member 40 comprises a bushing. In some embodiments, a bearing member 40 comprises a tubular portion 42, and the shaft 20 extends into the tubular portion 42. In some embodiments, the shaft 20 extends through the tubular portion 42. In some 20 embodiments, a cross-sectional shape of the tubular portion 42 is similar to a crosssectional shape of the shaft 20. ln some embodiments, a bearing member 40 comprises a flange 44, for example comprising a flanged bushing 46. In some embodiments, the flange 44 of a bearing member 40 comprises a bearing surface located between a limb 60 and a 25 fastener 30, 31. In some embodiments, the flange 44 comprises a bearing surface located between a limb 60 and a rotatable member 50, or between a limb 60 and a bearing 70 that supports a rotatable member 50. In some embodiments, a tubular portion 42 of a first flanged bushing 46a is positioned in an aperture 64 of a first limb portion 61, and the flange 44 of the first 30 flanged bushing 46a is positioned between a sidewall of the first limb portion 61 and the first fastener 30. A tubular portion 42 of a second flanged bushing 46a is also received in the aperture 64, for example being inserted in the other side. The flange 44 of the Date Re9ue / Date Received 2023-02-06 6 second flanged bushing 46b is positioned between a sidewall of the first limb portion 61 and the rotatable member 50. A tubular portion 42 of a third flanged bushing 46c is positioned in an aperture 66 of a second limb portion 62, and the flange 44 of the third flanged bushing 46c is positioned between a sidewall of the second limb portion 66 and 5 the rotatable member 50. A tubular portion 42 of a fourth flanged bushing 46d is also received in the aperture 66, for example being inserted in the other side. The flange 44 of the fourth flanged bushing 46d is positioned between a sidewall of the second limb portion 62 and the second fastener 31. In some embodiments, one or more bearings 70 are positioned between 10 the rotatable member 50 and the shaft 20 of the axle assembly 10. In various embodiments, the bearing(s) 70 can be considered a portion of the rotatable member 50 or can be considered a portion of the axle assembly 10. In some embodiments, a bearing 70 comprises a first portion 72 that is moveable (e.g. rotatable) with respect to a second portion 74. For example, in some 15 embodiments, the first portion 72 comprises an outer race and the second portion 74 comprises an inner race moveable with respect to the outer race. In some embodiments, a bearing 70 comprises a rolling bearing, for example comprising rolling elements such as ball bearings, needle bearings, etc. In some embodiments, the shaft 20 extends through the bearing 70 and 20 contacts the inner portion 74 of the bearing 70. The outer portion 72 of the bearing 70 contacts the rotatable member 50. In this arrangement, the inner portion 74 tends to remain fixed with respect to the shaft 20 and the outer portion 72 tends to remain fixed with respect to the rotatable member 50. As the rotatable member 50 rotates with respect to the shaft 20, the inner portion 74 of the bearing 70 rotates with respect to the 25 outer portion 72. In some embodiments, a bearing 40 such as a flanged bushing 46 contacts a bearing 70 that supports the rotatable member 50. In some embodiments, the flange 44 of a flanged bushing 46 contacts the inner / second portion 74 of the bearing 70. In some embodiments, the flange 44 of the flanged bushing 46 does not contact the 30 outer / first portion 72 of the bearing 70. For example, the flange 44 can have a diameter that is greater than an outermost diameter of the inner / second portion 74 but less than an innermost diameter of the outer / first portion 72 of the bearing 70. Thus, the flange 44 Date Re9ue / Date Received 2023-02-06 5 7 contacts elements that are considered non-moving with respect to the shaft 20 (e.g. limb 60, inner / second portion 74 of the bearing 70), but does not contact elements considered moveable with respect to the shaft 20 ( e.g. rotatable member 50, outer / first portion 72 of the bearing 70). Figure 3 shows another embodiment of an axle assembly 10, in an exploded view. Like reference characters in the Figures refer to like features. In some embodiments, the axle shaft 20 comprises a first end 26 comprising a flange 27 or head 68 formed integrally with the shaft 20. In some embodiments, the head 68 is configured for engagement with a tool, for example 10 comprising a hexagonal shape ( e.g. bolt head), one or more slots ( e.g. flathead and phillips), a shaped cavity 69 (e.g. allen or torx), etc. In some embodiments, the second end 28 of the axle shaft 20 comprises a threaded portion 22 arranged to receive a fastener 30. Thus, in some embodiments, the head 68 of the shaft 20 and the fastener 30 can be engaged and tightened against one 15 another. In some embodiments, the axle shaft 20 comprises a binding post, shoulder screw, flanged captive standoff, barrel nut or the like. Figure 4 shows another embodiment of an axle assembly 10. Figure 5 shows another embodiment of an axle assembly 10 in exploded view. Like reference 20 characters in the Figures refer to like features. In some embodiments, the shaft 20 comprises a first end 26 having a threaded portion 22, wherein the threads are external, for example comprising an outer surface of the first end 26. In some embodiments, the shaft 20 comprises a second end 28 having a second threaded portion 24, wherein the threads are external, for example 25 comprising an outer surface of the second end 28. In some embodiments, the shaft 20 comprises a hardened shaft with threaded ends. In some embodiments, a fastener 30 comprises an aperture 36 and internal threads 37 configured to engage the shaft 20. In some embodiments, a fastener 30 comprises a nut, such as a hex nut, a lock nut, etc. In some embodiments, a fastener 30 30 comprises a cavity having internal threads, such as an acorn nut. In some embodiments, a second fastener 31 comprises an aperture 36 and internal threads 37 configured to engage the shaft 20, for example at the second end 28. Date Re9ue / Date Received 2023-02-06 8 Figure 6 shows another embodiment of an axle assembly 10. Like reference characters in the Figures refer to like features. In some embodiments, the axle shaft 20 comprises a first end 26 comprising a flange 27 or head 68 formed integrally with the shaft 20. In some 5 embodiments, the head 68 is configured for engagement with a tool, for example comprising a hexagonal shape (e.g. bolt head), one or more slots (e.g. flathead and phillips), a shaped cavity 69 (e.g. allen or torx), etc. In some embodiments, the second end 28 of the axle shaft 20 comprises a threaded portion 22 arranged to receive a fastener 30. In some embodiments, the 10 threaded portion 22 comprises external threads. In some embodiments, the axle shaft 20 comprises a shoulder screw. In some embodiments, a fastener 30 comprises an aperture 36 and internal threads 37 configured to engage the threaded portion 20 of the shaft 20. Figure 7 shows an embodiment of an axle assembly 10 and limb portions 15 61, 62 that are each reinforced. The limb 60 can experience high loads where it interacts with portions of the axle assembly l 0, such as the shaft 20. It may be desirable to reinforce the limb 60, especially when relatively large apertures 64, 66 are used. In some embodiments, a reinforcing assembly 54 comprises a plate 56 and at least one fastener 57. Desirably, the fastener 57 and plate 56 are used to place a 20 portion of the limb 60 in compression. In some embodiments, the fastener 57 extends through a borehole 82 formed in the limb 60, such that a flange 59 or head of the fastener 57 abuts a surface of the limb 60, and the fastener 57 engages the plate 56 located on an opposing surface. The reinforcing assembly 54 applies compression between the two limb 60 surfaces. 25 In some embodiments, the borehole 82 is oriented orthogonal to an aperture 64 through which the shaft 20 passes. In some embodiments, a reinforcing assembly 54 comprises a second fastener 58 arranged to engage the plate 56. In some embodiments, the second fastener 58 extends through a second borehole 83 formed in the limb 60. In some embodiments, 30 the first borehole 82 and the second borehole 83 are located on opposite sides of the aperture 64. In some embodiments, the first fastener 57 and the second fastener 58 are located on opposite sides of the aperture 64. Date Re9ue / Date Received 2023-02-06 5 9 In some embodiments, a reinforcing assembly 54 further comprises a load distribution plate 80, which can be placed between the fastener(s) 57, 58 and the limb 60. This distributes the load(s) applied by the fastener(s) 57, 58 to the limb 60 across the area of the load distribution plate 80. In some embodiments, a reinforcing assembly 54 is used on a first limb portion 61, and another reinforcing assembly 54 is used on a second limb portion 62. In some embodiments, a plate 56 comprises a bearing block arranged to engage a bow press, for example defining a cavity, for example as disclosed in US Patent No. 8505526. Figure 8 shows an embodiment of an axle assembly 10 having a shaft 20 having a first cavity 18 located at a first end 26 and a second cavity 19 located at the second end 28. The first cavity 18 comprises a first threaded portion 22, and is arranged to receive the first fastener 30. The second cavity comprises a second threaded portion 24, and is arranged to receive the second fastener 31. 15 The shaft 20 defines a length / , for example a distance between the first end 26 and the second end 28. The limb 60 defines a width w, for example a distance between a first outer side 63 of the limb 60 and a second outer side 65 of the limb 60. In embodiments where multiple limb portions (e.g. 61, 62) comprise a limb 60, the limb width w can be 20 considered the distance from an outer side 63 of the first limb portion 61 to an outer side 65 of the second limb portion 62. In some embodiments, the shaft 20 is oriented orthogonal to a length of the limb 60. In some embodiments, the shaft 20 length I is measured in a direction parallel to the limb 60 width w. 25 In some embodiments, the length l of the shaft 20 is equal to the width w of the limb 60. In some embodiments, the length l of the shaft 20 is less than the width w of the limb 60, for example as shown in Figure 8. This allows the axle assembly 10 to be tightened against the limb 60, thereby eliminating any excess space between 30 components (e.g. rotating members, bearings, etc.) located between the limb portions 61, 62. The e]imination of excess space provides for a zero to1erance situation and keeps the components in proper orientation over time. This also allows a fastener 30 to Date Re9ue / Date Received 2023-02-06 5 be used as a mechanism for adjusting fitment between the components and the limb portions 61, 62. In some embodiments, the length l of the shaft 20 ranges from being 0.04" to 0.1" shorter than the width w of the limb 60. In some embodiments, a thread locking compound is used between the shaft 20 and a fastener 30, 31. Figure 9 shows an embodiment of an axle assembly 10 having a shaft 20 that comprises a binding post, shoulder screw or the like. The shaft 20 comprises a first end 26 having a flange 27 and a second end 28 comprising a cavity 18 comprising a 10 threaded portion 22. The cavity 18 is arranged to receive a fastener 30. The shaft 20 defines an interior length / ;, for example a distance between the inside portion of the flange 27 and the second end 28. The limb 60 defines a width w, for example a distance between a first outer side 63 of the limb 60 and a second outer side 65 of the limb 60. In embodiments 15 where multiple limb portions (e.g. 61, 62) comprise a limb 60, the limb width w can be considered the distance from an outer side 63 of the first limb portion 61 to an outer side 65 of the second limb portion 62. In some embodiments, the interior length / ; of the shaft 20 is equal to the width w of the limb 60. 20 In some embodiments, the interior length / ; of the shaft 20 is less than the 25 width w of the limb 60, for example as shown in Figure 9. This allows the axle assembly 10 to be tightened against the limb 60, thereby eliminating excess space between components as discussed above. In some embodiments, the interior length / ; of the shaft 20 ranges from being 0.04" to 0.1" shorter than the width w of the limb 60. Figure 10 shows another embodiment of an axle assembly. In some embodiments, a rotatable member 50 comprises a structure as described in US Patent Application No. 14 / 725468. Figure 11 shows an exploded view of the components shown in Figure 10. Figure 12 shows an exploded view from another viewing angle. In some embodiments, a limb portion 61, 62 comprises a width, and a 30 bearing member 40, such as a flanged bushing 46, comprises a length that occupies a substantial portion of the limb width. Date Re9ue / Date Received 2023-02-06 11 Figure 13 shows the assembly of Figure 10 with a limb 60 shown as hidden. A bearing member 40 is used on each side of the second limb portion 62. In some embodiments, the bearing members 40 used on opposite sides of a limb portion 61, 62 will contact one another. For example, the bearing members 40 can contact one 5 another within the limb 62. Figure 14 shows another exploded view of the assembly of Figure 10. In some embodiments, the axle shaft 20 extends through the rotatable member 50 but does not contact the rotatable member 50. In some embodiments, the rotatable member 50 includes an inner portion 52 that surrounds the shaft 20, but a gap remains and the inner 10 portion 52 does not contact the shaft 20. In some embodiments, the rotatable member 50 is supported by one or more bearings 70, wherein the bearing 70 contacts the shaft 20 and also contacts the rotatable member 50. In some embodiments, a bearing 70 comprises a first portion 72 that is rotatable with respect to a second portion 74. In some embodiments, a bearing 70 comprises a roller bearing. In some embodiments, the 15 first portion 72 contacts the rotatable member 50 and the second portion 74 contacts the shaft. Figures 15 and 16 show another embodiment of an axle assembly 10 wherein the axle shaft 20 is supported in a pillow block 76, and the pillow block 76 is attached to the limb 62. 20 In some embodiments, a pillow block 76 is incorporated into a reinforcing assembly 54. In some embodiments, a pillow block 76 comprises a distribution plate 80. When a pillow block 76 is used, the axle shaft 20 as described herein can extend through an aperture in the pillow block 76, and the limb 62 does not include an 25 aperture to receive the shaft 20. Bearing members 40 and flanged bushings 46 as herein described can abut and extend into the pillow block 76 instead of the limb 60. The above disclosure is intended to be illustrative and not exhaustive. This description will suggest many variations and alternatives to one of ordinary skill in this field of art. All these alternatives and variations are intended to be included within 30 the scope of the claims where the term "comprising" means "including, but not limited to." Those familiar with the art may recognize other equivalents to the specific Date Re9ue / Date Received 2023-02-06 12 embodiments described herein which equivalents are also intended to be encompassed by the claims. Further, the particular features presented in the dependent claims can be combined with each other in other manners within the scope of the invention such that 5 the invention should be recognized as also specifically directed to other embodiments having any other possible combination of the features of the dependent claims. For instance, for purposes of claim publication, any dependent claim which follows should be taken as alternatively written in a multiple dependent form from all prior claims which possess all antecedents referenced in such dependent claim if such multiple 10 dependent format is an accepted format within the jurisdiction ( e.g. each claim depending directly from claim l should be alternatively taken as depending from all previous claims). In jurisdictions where multiple dependent claim formats are restricted, the following dependent claims should each be also taken as alternatively written in each singly dependent claim format which creates a dependency from a prior 15 antecedent-possessing claim other than the specific claim listed in such dependent claim below. This completes the description of the preferred and alternate embodiments of the invention. Those skilled in the art may recognize other equivalents to the specific embodiment described herein which equivalents are intended to be 20 encompassed by the claims attached hereto. Date Re9ue / Date Received 2023-02-06

Claims

13 THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:

1. An archery bow comprising: a 5 limb comprising a pair of opposed apertures; a shaft having ends supported by said apertures, said shaft comprising a threaded portion positioned in at least one of said ends; a fastener arranged to engage said threaded portion in said at least one end, for securing said shaft to said limb; 10 a rotatable member defining a bowstring track, said rotatable member being supported by said shaft, and configured to rotate with respect to said shaft; and a bearing positioned between said rotatable member and said shaft, said bearing comprising a first portion and a second portion moveable with respect to said first portion, wherein said shaft contacts said second portion, and said rotatable member 15 contacts said first portion; wherein said shaft extends from one said aperture, and through said bearing to the other said aperture, with said bearing positioned between said apertures.

2. The archery bow of claim 1, wherein said shaft comprises a cavity and said threaded portion is located inside said cavity. 20 3. The archery bow of claim 2, wherein said fastener comprises a screw.

4. The archery bow of claim 2, wherein said shaft comprises an integral flange.

5. The archery bow of claim 4, wherein said flange is located opposite said cavity.

6. The archery bow of claim 2, said shaft comprising a second cavity having a second threaded portion. 25 7. The archery bow of claim 1, wherein said threaded portion comprises threads located on an outer surface of said shaft.

8. The archery bow of claim 7, wherein said fastener comprises a nut.

9. The archery bow of claim 7, wherein said shaft comprises an integral flange. CA 3188622 Date reçue / Received date 2024-09-25 14 10. The archery bow of claim 9, wherein said flange is located opposite said threaded portion.

11. The archery bow of claim 7, wherein said shaft comprises a second threaded portion, said second threaded portion comprising external threads.

12. The archery bo 5 w of claim 1, said shaft having a length that is less than a width of said limb.

13. The archery bow of claim 1, said axle assembly further comprising a bushing located between said limb and said fastener.

14. The archery bow of claim 13, wherein said bushing contacts said second portion 10 without contacting said first portion.

15. The archery bow of claim 14, said bushing comprising a tubular portion and a flange, wherein said flange contacts said second portion.

16. The archery bow of claim 13, wherein a length of said bushing occupies substantially an entire width of a portion of said limb. 15 17. The archery bow of claim 1, wherein said rotatable member is spaced apart from said shaft.

18. The archery bow of claim 1, further comprising a flange supported by said shaft between said bearing and at least one of said apertures.

19. The archery bow of claim 18, wherein said flange contacts said second portion 20 without contacting said first portion 20. The archery bow of claim 19, wherein tightening said fastener in said threaded portion applies a compression force drawing said apertures toward one another. CA 3188622 Date reçue / Received date 2024-09-25