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Crossbow trigger mechanism

CA 1188583 A · Owner: Excalibur Crossbow Inc. · Inventors: Troubridge, William C.

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A novel trigger mechanism for a crossbow is disclosed, in which a relatively large mechanical advantage is employed to obtain reduced trigger pressures in comparison with trigger pressures in the prior art. The mechanism has two main components, namely a trigger and a catch pivotally, mounted in a case which is in turn mounted in the crossbow stock. The trigger has a trigger arm extending downwardly from the trigger pivot point and out of the case and a sear, arm extending forwardly and having a rearward-facing sear surface. The catch is installed with its pivot point slightly above the plane of a bowstring entry area in the case, and thus slightly above the plane of the bowstring. The …

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  • Granted June 11, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 11, 2002.
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FiledApril 17, 1984
GrantedJune 11, 1985
Term endedJune 11, 2002
Patent numberCA 1188583 A
Classification (IPC)F41B5/00 +1 more

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198519871989199119931995199719992001Application filedApril 17, 1984Patent grantedJune 11, 1985Term endedJune 11, 2002

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