US Patent 10488144 Flexible cable guard

In certain embodiments, an archery bow comprises an archery bow body defining opposing limb tips having rotational elements and a bowstring extending between the limb tips. At least one cable portion extends between the limb tips. A flexible cable guard extends from the archery bow body. The flexible cable guard is formed from a center shaft mounted to the archery bow body, the support core having at least a first section having a greater diameter or cross sectional width than that of a second distal section. A flexible cover or sleeve may be arranged over the shaft. The cover may have a low-friction surface to enable the cables or a slide assembly to slide freely thereon.