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Crossbow trigger with decocking mechanism

US10247507B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

MCP IP, LLC · US

Inventors

Mathew A. McPherson · Norwalk, US
Mark J. Hayes · Sparta, US
Jeffrey A. Ozanne · La Crosse, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 28, 2017
Grant date	Apr 2, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 28, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF41B5/123
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In some embodiments, a crossbow trigger mechanism comprises a housing, a trigger, a latch and a latch retaining mechanism. The housing defines a slot. The latch comprises a string catch and a trigger engaging portion. The latch is moveable with respect to the housing between first and second positions. In the first position, the trigger engaging portion contacts the trigger. In the second position, the trigger engaging portion does not contact the trigger. The latch retaining mechanism is arranged to retain the latch in the second position.

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