For game hunters the ability to record the hunt in an efficient manner is desired. Moreover, the ability to attach other devices such as rangefinders and other electronic devices to the weapon in a manner that does not impede the hunt is also desired. For the reasons stated above and for other reasons stated below which will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the present specification, there is a need in the art for a mount that can attach a device such an electronic device to a bow in an effective and un-intrusive manner.
The above-mentioned problems of current systems are addressed by embodiments of the present invention and will be understood by reading and studying the following specification. The following summaries are provided as way of examples and not by way of limitations. Moreover, the summaries may include more or less elements than are in the claims and are merely provided to give the reader a basic understanding of some of the elements of the present invention.
In one embodiment, an adaptor for a device mount is provided. The adapter includes a threaded attaching portion and an engaging cylinder. The threaded screw portion is adapted to engage internal threads in a bore of a structure. The engaging cylinder is coupled to the threaded attaching portion. The surface of the engaging cylinder is adapted to engage a scope mount ring.
In another embodiment, a device mount system for a bow is provided. The device mount system includes a bow adaptor, a scope mount ring and a device mount. The bow adaptor includes a threaded attaching portion and an engaging cylinder. The threaded attaching portion is adapted to engage the internal threads of a counterweight bar insert of a bow. The engaging cylinder is coupled to the threaded attaching portion. The scope mount ring is adapted to selectively engage a surface of the engaging cylinder of the bow adaptor. The device mount is adapted to selectively engage the scope mount ring. Moreover, the device mount is further adapted to hold a device.
In yet another embodiment, a method of attaching a device to a bow is provided. The method comprises attaching a bow adaptor to the bow. Engaging a scope mount ring about an engaging cylinder of the bow adaptor. Coupling a device mount to the scope mount ring and securing a device to the device mount.
The present invention can be more easily understood and further advantages and uses thereof more readily apparent, when considered in view of the description of the preferred embodiments and the following figures in which:
In accordance with common practice, the various described features are not drawn to scale but are drawn to emphasize specific features relevant to the present invention. Reference characters denote like elements throughout Figures and text.
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the inventions may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that logical, mechanical and electrical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the claims and equivalents thereof.
Embodiments of the present invention provide a bow adapter that is used in combination with a device mount to mount a device to a bow. The device being a device used for hunting such as a video camera, a rangefinder, a game caller and the like. Referring to
A scope mount ring 316 is then attached around a surface of the engaging cylinder 102 as illustrated in
In some embodiments, the device can be any device used in hunting such a video camera, rangefinder and the like. In one embodiment, the device is a game caller 318. In this embodiment, the game caller 318 has an internally threaded bore 321 in its housing. The internal threads are designed to engage external threads of the thumb screw 320 or other threaded device used to mount the game caller 318 to the device mount 306.
Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that any arrangement, which is calculated to achieve the same purpose, may be substituted for the specific embodiment shown. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the present invention. Therefore, it is manifestly intended that this invention be limited only by the claims and the equivalents thereof.
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