Abstract

A crossbow includes a frame and a projectile that moves along a projectile axis when the crossbow is fired. The crossbow includes pulleys and cams to improve performance of the crossbow. Some embodiments include multiple-wind cams.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41B 5/10 - Compound bows
• F41B 5/12 - Crossbows

Abstract

A projectile launcher includes a frame that has a front and rear end. A projectile is configured to be propelled from the front end of the frame and the projectile is movable along a projectile axis during firing and arming of the projectile launcher. The projectile launcher includes a latch movable between the rear end of the frame and the front end of the frame along a travel axis and is attached to a crank mechanism via a tether. The projectile launcher also includes flexible limbs that drive a drawstring of the projectile launcher during the firing of the projectile launcher.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41B 5/12 - Crossbows
• F41B 5/06 - Quivers
• F41B 5/14 - Bows; Crossbows - Details of bows; Accessories for arc shooting

Abstract

A stock includes a first end that has a stock mounting interface that is configured to mate with a like interface of a weapon. The first end has a quiver mounting feature configured to attach to a quiver. The stock includes a second end that has a quiver pocket defined therein to at least partially receive a portion of a quiver therein. The quiver pocket has at least one quiver grip positioned therein.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41B 5/06 - Quivers
• F41B 5/12 - Crossbows
• F41C 23/20 - Butts; Butt plates; Mountings therefor
• F41C 23/22 - Stocks having space for the storage of objects
• F41B 5/14 - Bows; Crossbows - Details of bows; Accessories for arc shooting

Abstract

A crossbow includes a frame, a riser coupled to the frame, a first flexible limb, a second flexible limb, a third flexible limb, and a fourth flexible limb. A first cam assembly couples to the first flexible limb and the second limb and includes a first draw string journal, a first power cable journal, and a second power cable journal. A second cam assembly couples to the third flexible limb and the fourth flexible limb and includes a second draw string journal, a third power cable journal, and a fourth power cable journal. A draw string is received in the first draw string journal and the second draw string journal. Power cables cross over the center rail, above and below the draw string, and are received in the first power cable journal, the second power cable journal, the third power cable journal, and the fourth power cable journal, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41B 5/12 - Crossbows
• F41B 5/00 - Bows; Crossbows
• F41B 5/10 - Compound bows
• F41B 5/14 - Bows; Crossbows - Details of bows; Accessories for arc shooting
• F41B 5/18 - Bow-string drawing or releasing devices
• F41B 5/22 - Arrow rests or guides

Abstract

A crossbow including pulleys rotatably attached to a center rail of the crossbow. Power cables of the crossbow connect the limbs of the crossbow to the pulleys. The draw string is enclosed in a safety cover. The crossbow includes a cocking system that translates a string carrier along the center rail to cock and de-cock the crossbow.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41B 5/12 - Crossbows
• F41B 5/10 - Compound bows
• F41B 5/14 - Bows; Crossbows - Details of bows; Accessories for arc shooting

Abstract

A crossbow is configured to shoot a projectile. The crossbow includes a frame having a stock positioned at a rear end, the frame defining a horizontal projectile plane at a top side in which a projectile axis is positioned. The projectile moves within the horizontal projectile plane and along the projectile axis during firing and arming of the crossbow, and the projectile is fired from a front end of the frame. The crossbow further includes a drawstring hub connectable to ends of a drawstring. Rotation of the drawstring hub in at least one direction is powered, such as by a force applied by flexed limbs. The crossbow further includes drawstring guides attached to the frame for guiding the drawstring across the projectile axis between the ends of the drawstring. The first and second drawstring guides each include a pulley wheel, wherein the drawstring is guided at least partially around each pulley wheel. A further aspect is a crossbow having a frame comprised of a first frame portion and a second frame portion that are detachably coupled to one another via a fastening mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41B 5/12 - Crossbows