Crossbow carrying case
US4480774A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 1983 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S383/907
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The crossbow carrying case includes opposed based and cover sections having a generally triangular shape and interconnected along one edge to permit movement of the cover section between an open position and a closed position wherein the cover and base sections are in facing relationship and cooperate to define a compartment for receiving an assembled crossbow ready for use. When in the closed position, the base and cover sections are releasably fastened together along the other two edges by a zipper or the like. The crossbow is releasably held in place inside the compartment by a pair of longitudinally spaced tie down straps secured to the inner surface of the base section at locations corresponding to the narrowed hand grip portion of the crossbow stock and the area immediately forward of the forehand grip of the crossbow stock. These tie down straps include opposed free end portions having a combined length sufficient to surround the respective portions of the crossbow and gripping means, such as mating strips of Velcro material, adapted to permit the free end portions to be adjustably and releasably grip each other. A quiver carrying arrows and a cocking mechanism can be releas…
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