Crossbow
US9212862B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41B5/1442
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A crossbow is provided which has an elongated frame and a foot stirrup. The elongated frame has a forward end portion. The foot stirrup is secured to the forward end portion of the elongated frame. The foot stirrup has first and second portions. The first portion of the foot stirrup is configured to extend forward of the elongated frame to the second portion. The second portion of the foot stirrup is configured to extend downwardly from the first portion. The downwardly extending second portion of the foot stirrup provides increased surface area to stabilize the crossbow during a cocking operation. The downwardly extending second portion of the foot stirrup is further configured to act as a bipod when the crossbow is aimed and fired.
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