ARCHERY CROSSBOW ASSEMBLY
A cross bow assembly that combines the use of a peep sight as a rear sight and the quick range finder as a front sight to quickly ascertain the appropriate target and distance without the aid of other devices. The device alleviates the need to use a separate range finder to find distance because it is incorporated into the front sight giving instant, accurate distances when sighting, saving time and improving the hunter's ability to make precise accurate shots quickly.
This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61/215,898 filed May 11, 2009.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe applicant is unaware of any prior art that incorporates a peep sight and a range finder into the sight of a crossbow.
THE INVENTIONThe invention is an archery crossbow assembly comprising in combination: a gunstock that has a near end and a distal end; an archery crossbow assembly that has an archery bow mounted on the gunstock near the distal end; a bow string mounted on the bow with a stopping means for the bow string when the bow string is in a firing position, and a peep sight. This peep sight is mounted on the gunstock near the near end of the gunstock. The archery crossbow assembly also has a front archery sight that has a front surface and is mounted on the distal end of the gunstock, and, a trigger mechanism for releasing the bowstring. There is a range finder mounted on the front surface of the front sight.
The crossbow assembly of this application combines the use of a rear peep sight with a front sight that incorporates a quick view range finder. The user can quickly raise the crossbow, look through the peep, and determine the distance of the target. This will enable the user to have the knowledge that the target distance is precise and not just an estimate. The sight also has a windage indicator that will allow compensation for wind in the range that is the distance between the shooter and the target, giving even more accuracy than is obtained with standard sights. The sight is also equipped with the ability to be lighted using fiber optic technology.
The sights of this invention may be used on any weapon.
Claims
1. An archery crossbow assembly comprising in combination:
- a. a gunstock having a near end and a distal end, an archery bow mounted on the gunstock near the distal end thereof. a bow string mounted on the bow, a stop means for the bow string when the bow string is in a firing position;
- b. a peepsight, said peepsight mounted on the gunstock and near the near end of the gunstock;
- c. a front archery sight having a front surface. mounted on the distal end of the gunstock, and,
- d. a trigger mechanism for releasing the bowstring.
2. The archery crossbow assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein, in addition, there is a range finder mounted on the front surface of the front archery sight.
Type: Application
Filed: May 11, 2010
Publication Date: Nov 11, 2010
Inventor: Edward J. Humpert (St. Charles, MI)
Application Number: 12/777,484
International Classification: F41G 1/467 (20060101); F41G 1/473 (20060101); F41G 1/08 (20060101);