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Abstract

This invention relates to a shock absorption device for absorbing recoil shock when a camera is mounted to an archery bow. The present invention includes a first mechanism which operates to absorb shock in a generally horizontal plane when the shooting device is being used for shooting and a second mechanism which operates to absorb shock in a generally vertical direction when the shooting device is being used. The two mechanisms operate independently of one another. The mechanism operating in the horizontal plane uses first and second planar members which have polished, greased, flat surfaces abutting each other in a mating relation which members are held together with a wide elastic band tightly encasing the perimeter of the two members. The two members slide relative to one another when the shock force is applied, and after the shock force subsides, the elastic band restores the two members to their normal static resting position. The second absorption mechanism includes a member connected to the bow and another member connected to the camera. The two members are hinged together and are positioned one above the other with a foam-like material sandwiched between them. This mechanism absorbs shock forces which occur in a general vertical direction when the bow is being used.

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