Bow string release having floating jaws and a trigger force adjustment mechanism
US7314045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41B5/1469
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A string release for providing accurate release of a tensioned bow string. The release has a pair of jaws which are retained and controlled by a pivot ball and a jaw cup. The pivot ball being mounted on a shaft which is attached to an inner race which is in turn contained within a ball housing. The inner race is positioned such that it may slide laterally within the ball housing. In the closed position, a number of balls retain the inner race in an aft position relative to the jaws. A trigger mechanism actuates a locking sleeve which allows the balls to move such that the inner race may slide forward, thereby allowing the jaw to open. The release further includes a trigger force adjusting mechanism that allows adjustment of the force required to activate the trigger mechanism.
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