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Crossbow trigger with decocking mechanism

US9726454B2 · kind B2 · utility

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54References

20Claims

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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	Nov 9, 2016
Grant date	Aug 8, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 9, 2036

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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