Crossbow cocking apparatus
USRE49372E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A cocking mechanism is disclosed. The cocking mechanism comprises an actuator assembly, a hand crank assembly, and a bow string hook assembly. The actuator assembly further comprises clutch assembly having a bearing housing, a bearing cage, a support axle and bearing elements. The bearing housing is defined by an inner peripheral surface having a plurality of inwardly extending annular ramps, wherein the bearing elements contact a portion of the ramps to prevent rotation of the support axle in a first direction, but allows for rotation of the support axle in a second direction when the actuator assembly is in a locked configuration. This provides for immediate braking action against any unforeseen forward motion of the bow string of a crossbow such as when inadvertently or accidently releasing the removable hand crank assembly during the cocking operation.
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