Abstract: A replacement buttstock includes a stock body and a locking lever assembly. The stock body has an elongated receiving chamber for receiving a connecting extension of a rifle. The locking lever assembly includes a lever element, a locking pin, a stopper element and a restoring element. The stopper element is operated to allow the lever element to move to an unlock state in which the locking pin is driven to move out of the receiving chamber for unlocking the connecting extension, so that the buttstock is convenient and easy to be quickly assembled with and detached from the rifle while the user does not have to change his or her original aiming gesture.

Abstract: Provided is a crossbow router system comprising a first elongated frame defining a plurality of parallel rotational axes of the first frame; a second elongated frame defining a plurality of parallel rotational axes of the second frame; wherein multiple rotational axes of the first frame are coincident with one multiple rotational axes of the second frame; multiple elongated shafts with each shaft defining a shaft axis, each shaft being coincident with a rotational axis of the first elongated frame, and a rotational axis of the second elongated frame; and each shaft having a bushing thereon.

Abstract: A multi-shot crossbow includes a crossbow arm, bowstrings, and a crossbow body, wherein the crossbow arm is provided with a slider which is slidably connected with the crossbow arm along a longitudinal direction of the crossbow arm, a top of the crossbow arm is fixed with an arrow chamber which is provided with a plurality of longitudinally extending arrow holes, each of the arrow holes is provided with a slidably connected hammer, each hammer is fixedly connected to the slider, the bowstrings are located below the crossbow arm, and when the slider is at a back end point, the slider is movably attached to the crossbow body. Multiple arrows can be simultaneously shot, and the hammers can be arranged side by side and can shoot all the arrows at the same time. All the arrows are evenly driven and are shot with small radius and high hit accuracy.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a crossbow comprises a stock and a bow portion comprising at least one limb and a string. A riser attaches said bow portion to the stock. A latch is located in proximity to a butt of the stock. The latch is configured to retain the string in a drawn condition. A trigger is arranged to release the latch. An extension member extends from the butt of the stock to the latch. The extension member and the stock define a cavity, and the latch assembly is oriented within the cavity.

Abstract: A crossbow having a built in manual cocking mechanism that may also be utilized with an optional built in, removable motor gearbox assembly and power source. The motor gearbox assembly may or may not have a clutch assembly, whereby rotational force reaches a predetermined amount, rotation of the drive shaft ceases. Switches may be provided to start, stop, and reverse the direction of rotation of the motor gearbox assembly, as well as switches and or circuits that may control operation of the motor gear set.

Abstract: A floor cable channel for positioning a cable line element on an underlying surface and for protecting the cable line element. The floor cable channel includes a first channel element and a second channel element for receiving the cable line element and a connection element connecting the first channel element to the second channel element. The connection element allows a rotational movement of the first channel element relative to the second channel element. The floor cable channel can be brought into a transport position in which the channel elements are parallel to each other and into an operating position in which the channel elements are arranged along their longitudinal axes. In the operating position, the first and second channel elements are in contact at their mutually facing front faces to provide a self-locking of the channel elements relative to each other in the operating position.

Abstract: A crossbow includes a barrel, a cocking device, a bow device, a link device and a cartridge. The retention member is moved by the operation of the string of the bow device. The cocking device detachably holds the string. By repeatedly operating the link device and pulling the trigger, the cocking device is moved back and forth repeatedly, and the retention member moves back and forth to control the restriction member to pivot so that the bullets continuously drop to the groove and located in front of the retention member. Therefore, the crossbow can shoot the bullets continuously. The bullets are allowed to be fed into the cartridge one time of feeding.

Abstract: Stocks for aimable devices are provided. In one aspect, stock has a body mechanically associated with the aimable device and movable to determine an aiming axis of the aimable device, a shoulder mount positioned proximate to one end of the body, a firing grip positioned apart from the shoulder mount along a length of the body; a support leg having a mounting end pivotably mounted to the body between the firing grip and an end of the body opposite from the shoulder mount and having a foot end movable between a first range of positions and a second range of positions and a receiver located between the mounting of the support leg to the body and the firing grip and adapted to releasably hold the support leg in the first range of positions wherein the at least one support leg provides a grippable forestock.

Abstract: Crossbow bowstring positioning systems are provided. In one aspect of the invention a crossbow bowstring positioning system has a crank housing supporting an axle and positioning a first connector at a front facing surface of the crank housing, a length of rope connected between two separated points on the axle; a bowstring connector joined to the length of rope and connectable to a bowstring of the crossbow, a mounting having a buffer tube mount mountable to a buffer tube of a crossbow; and a crank operable to rotate the axle to control an extent to which the rope is wound onto the axle and a position of the bowstring connector relative to the axle. The crank housing and mounting can be readily assembled in a small space and an efficient manner while providing paths through which a force experienced by the axle during use can be resisted.

Abstract: Provided is a crossbow trigger apparatus comprising a housing, a first lever operationally engaged with the housing to pivot about a first pivot axis; a second lever operationally engaged with the housing to pivot about a second pivot axis between an actuated orientation and an unactuated orientation; a third lever operationally engaged with the housing to pivot about a third pivot axis between an actuated orientation and an unactuated orientation; a fourth lever operationally engaged with the housing to pivot about a fourth pivot axis between an actuated orientation and an unactuated orientation wherein the fourth lever comprises a fourth lever catch adapted to selectably engage the second lever to prevent the second lever from operating to move from the unactuated orientation of the second lever to the actuated orientation of the second lever when the fourth lever is in the unactuated orientation of the fourth lever.

Abstract: A crossbow assembly may include a riser and a pair of bow limbs that attach to the riser. The limb attachment surfaces on the riser may be separated such that a minimum distance between them is not greater than 5 inches. The minimum distance may be at least as wide as a user's foot. The riser may have a U-shaped opening that extends between the limb attachment surfaces. The limb attachment surfaces may be angled between 60 and 30 degrees. The riser may have a foot stirrup that begins behind the limb attachment surfaces and extends beyond them.

Abstract: Provided is a crossbow barrel comprising a first elongated shaft having a proximal end of the first elongated shaft and a distal end of the first elongated shaft opposite the proximal end of the first elongated shaft; and a second elongated shaft having a proximal end of the second elongated shaft, a distal end of the second elongated shaft opposite the proximal end of the second elongated shaft.

Abstract: A crossbow cocking system may include a sled having first and second arms, an elongated cocking cable, a first handle, a second handle, a first engagement feature and a second engagement feature. The first and second engagement features may be used to engage the first handle to the first arm and the second handle to the second arm, respectively. Each engagement feature may include at least one cavity and at least one protrusion that is received in the cavity for engagement. The handles may be disengaged to permit a user to cock the crossbow.

Abstract: A crossbow in some embodiments may include two power cables and two power cable wheels. Each power cable may extend from a bowstring wheel, to a power cable wheel and then back to the bowstring wheel. A crossbow in some other embodiments may include four power cables and two power cable wheels. Each power cable may extend from a bowstring wheel, to a power cable wheel and then to a portion of the crossbow that does not move relative to the main beam.

Abstract: An arrow comprising: an arrow shaft including a toggle movable between a first state and a second state; an arrowhead including an arrowhead body and an arrowhead tip, wherein the arrowhead body includes a first end and a second end, the second end being attached to the arrow shaft; and at least one barb vane including a first end and a second end, the first end being pivotally mounted to the arrowhead body at a pivot, wherein the barb vane is pivotably movable between a first configuration and second configuration; wherein, when the toggle is in the first state, the barb vane is locked in the first configuration and, when the toggle is in the second state, the barb vane is permitted to move freely into the second configuration.

Abstract: A crossbow includes a stock, a bow connected to the stock, a string connected to the bow, a string loader for loading the string, and a trigger and safety apparatus for controlling the string. The trigger and safety apparatus includes a trigger unit, a trigger safety unit and a string safety unit. Due to the use of the string safety unit, loading and locking of the string are synchronously executed, and loading of the arrow and disabling of the string safety unit are synchronously executed. The trigger safety unit is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. In the locking position, the trigger safety unit unlocks the trigger unit.

Abstract: Provided is a crossbow comprising a bow having: a riser having a first riser side and a second riser side; a first cam set having a first shaft, a first power cord cam of the first cam set, a bowstring cam, and a second power cord cam of the first cam set; a second cam set having a second shaft, a first power cord cam of the second cam set, a bowstring cam, and a second power cord cam of the second cam set; a first power cord engaged with the first power cord cam of the first cam set and the first riser side; a second power cord engaged with the first power cord cam of the second cam set and the second riser side; and a third power cord engaged between the second power cord cams.

Abstract: An arrow supply assembly for a bow includes an operation box connected to riser of a bow, and a cartridge is connected to the operation box. The operation box includes a first passage defined axially through two sides thereof, and a string of the bow movably extends through the first passage. The cartridge includes a second passage communicating with the first passage. The second passage includes an insertion path and an entrance. The insertion path accepts multiple arrows to be stored in the cartridge. A press member is pivotably connected to the cartridge and biased by a resilient member so as to press and supply the arrows in the cartridge into the first passage. The users pull the string continuously to shoot the arrows that are fed into the first passage of the operation box.

Abstract: A stock for a weapon, such as a crossbow stock, that includes one or more central dampeners, such as first, second, and third central dampeners, and/or one or more component dampeners, such as first, second, and third component dampeners, that function to reduce vibrations transmitted through the stock as a result of weapon firing. The central and/or component dampeners may be positioned in the stock's foregrip section, pistol grip section, crank cocking device section, thumb grip section, rearward end section, and cheek rest section.

Abstract: Provided is a crossbow comprising a bow having a riser having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a first limb set engaged to the first side, a second limb set engaged to the second side, a first cam set engaged to the first limb set, a second cam set engaged to the second limb set; an adjustable pulley set having at least a first pulley and a second pulley, wherein the pulley set is operationally engaged with and selectably movable with respect to the first cam, or the second cam, or the riser; a first power cord set extending from the first cam set and at least partially around the first pulley; and a second power cord set extending from the second cam set and at least partially around the second pulley.

Abstract: A crossbow with built in cocking device includes a manual crank and a built-in, removable motor gearbox assembly and power source. Rotational forces applied to a drive shaft rotate in a first direction, causing first and second string carriages to engage a bow string, moving the bow string towards a string catch. Once the string catch is latched to the bow string, a drive shaft is rotated in a second direction to move first and second string carriages to the a rest position.

Abstract: A projectile launching device includes self-timing without cam lean. The projectile launching device may include a rail, a riser, two energy storing components, (such as two limbs), two cams, a launch string, and at least two cables. The ends of the launch string are attached to the two cams. Opposing ends of first and second cables are coupled to the first and second cams. A mid-portion of the first and second cables are slideably engaged with the first and second cable pulleys, respectively. The two cams are preferably built as mirror images of each other at a centerline of the rail. The two cams include a launch string track, having identical, but mirrored, upper and lower cable tracks.

Abstract: A cranking mechanism preferably includes a crank shaft, a one way bearing, a clutch, a reel shaft, a driven gear and at least one reel. The clutch preferably includes a clutch housing, a clutch pack and a pressure washer. The clutch housing includes a clutch pack housing and a drive gear. The one way bearing and the clutch are retained on the crank shaft. A hand knob is threaded on to a threaded end of the crank shaft to exert pressure on the clutch pack. The driven gear is pressed on to the reel shaft. The at least one reel is retained on at least one end of the reel shaft. The hand knob is tightened against the clutch pack to frictionally engage the crank shaft with the drive gear. The drive gear rotates the at least one reel.

Abstract: A crossbow includes a barrel with a bow connected to the top thereof, a handle cooperated with a trigger, a retention unit and a cocking device. The cocking device includes two slots respectively defined in two sides of the barrel and each slot includes a holding member slidably located therein. A link unit is connected between the two holding members and barrel. The holding members are moved toward the front end of the barrel to hook the string, and the holding members are moved toward the rear end of the barrel to hook the string to the stop member of the retention unit by operation of the link unit. When pulling the trigger, the stop plate moves downward to release the string to shoot the arrow.

Abstract: An extreme reverse style crossbow, a reverse style crossbow or a reverse style crossbow with a single stirrup includes two cams, one string, two pulleys and two cables. The pulleys are rotatably retained on the limbs, adjacent the two cams. A dual stirrup crossbow includes two cams, one string, two pulleys and one cable. The two pulleys are rotatably retained on two cam axles. A second dual stirrup crossbow includes two cams, one string, two pulleys and two cables. The two pulleys are rotatably retained on two cam axles. A non-conventional crossbow includes two cams, one string, two pulleys and one cable. The two cams are rotatably retained on limbs between the proximal and distal ends thereof. The two pulleys are rotatably retained on two cam axles. A vertical bow includes two cams, one string, two pulleys and one cable. The two pulleys are rotatably retained on two cam axles.

Abstract: An adjustable width bowstring sled preferably includes a first frame member, a second frame member, a first cross rod, a second cross rod, a thumb wheel, and two rollers. The first frame member includes a first rod base and a first line yoke. The second frame member includes a second rod base and a second line yoke. The thumb wheel is rotatably retained in the first rod base. An opposing end of the first cross rod is threadably retained in the second rod base. One end of the second cross rod is slidably retained in the second rod base. An opposing end of the second rod base is secured to the second rod base. The first roller is retained in the first line yoke. The second roller is retained in the second line yoke.

Abstract: A crossbow includes a barrel, a retention unit, a link unit and a positioning unit. When the second link pivots toward the restriction member, the rod is moved with the slot of the restriction member, and the restriction member is pivoted relative to the second link. The pivotal action of the first link drives the retention unit to move in the arrow track and toward the bow. On the contrary, when the retention unit is connected to the bow, the second link is moved to its initial position, and the rod is engaged with the serrated portion to form a stand-by status. When the second link continuously pivots to disengage the rod from the serrated portion, the second link is engaged with the handle to form a completion status. During the cocking action, the users may have multiple stages of action to cock the crossbow.

Abstract: A crossbow with built in electric cocking preferably includes a motor, a drive device, a pair of carriage drive shafts and a pair of string carriages. The motor preferably includes a gearbox with an output shaft. The drive device includes a support frame and a drive shaft rotatably retained in the support frame. A drive gear is retained on one end of the drive shaft. An opposing end of the drive shaft is connected the output shaft. First and second carriage drive shafts each include a threaded drive shaft and a carriage drive gear retained on one end of the threaded drive shaft. The drive gear drives the carriage drive gear. First and second string carriages each include a string catch and a threaded tap. The threaded tap is sized to threadably receive the threaded drive shaft.

Abstract: A trigger mechanism for use in a crossbow comprises a housing having a first slot formed in a first side and a second slot formed in a second side opposite the first side. A trigger lever, a bowstring catch and a disarm mechanism are all moveably mounted in the housing. The catch has a first end configured to engage the trigger lever and a second end configured to retain the bowstring in a cocked position. The disarm mechanism is partially positioned in the second slot and is moveable between a fixed first position proximate the housing second slot toward a second disarm position toward the housing first slot. As the disarm mechanism moves from the first position into the second position, it engages the trigger lever causing it to move out of engagement with the catch first end allowing the user to release the bowstring using the bowstring cocking device from the trigger mechanism without having to engage the trigger.

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.

Abstract: Provided is a crossbow cocking system comprising a sled, an elongated cocking cable, a first handle, and a second handle. The sled may have a first side having a first bowstring retainer, a first arm having a first set of handle engagement features adapted for engagement with a first handle, and a first pulley rotatably engaged with the first arm; and a second side having a second bowstring retainer, and a second arm having a second set of handle engagement features adapted for engagement with a second handle, a second pulley rotatably engaged with the second arm. The first and the second handle may each be engaged to the elongated cocking cable, and be ergonomically adapted to permit an associated user to operate the each handle during a cocking operation with a hand in a vertical hand position.

Abstract: Provided is a crossbow cocking device comprising a speed-sensitive clutch having a housing; an input shaft in operational engagement with an associated crossbow cocking cable, and in selectable rotational engagement with said housing; and wherein, below a critical rotational speed of the input shaft with respect to the housing, the speed-sensitive clutch will maintain a disengaged state, and at or above the critical speed of the input shaft with respect to the housing, said speed sensitive clutch will automatically switch to an engaged state.

Abstract: A trigger mechanism for use in a crossbow having a bowstring, the trigger mechanism comprising a housing having a slot formed therein, a trigger lever pivotally mounted in the housing and having a trigger that extends partially outside the housing, a catch pivotally mounted in the housing, and a disarm mechanism received in the housing that is moveable between a neutral first position and a disarm second position. The catch has a first end configured to retain the bowstring in a cocked position and a second end configured to operatively engage the trigger lever. When the disarm mechanism is in the disarm second position and the user draws the bowstring further into the housing slot, the trigger mechanism is configured to allow the catch to move from the catch first position into the catch second position without requiring the user to engage the trigger (e.g., squeezing or pulling the trigger).

Abstract: In trigger labor-saving structure of a crossbow, the crossbow includes a body, an arcuate limb, and a trigger assembly. The limb is mounted adjacent to a front end of the body and intersects with the body, and the limb includes a bowstring. The trigger assembly includes: a trigger seat arranged on the body, a trigger partially accommodated in the trigger seat and downward extending out of the trigger seat, with the trigger having a stop face; a string hook member housed in the trigger seat and including an engagement face corresponding to the stop face; and at least one concave portion formed on the engagement face of the string hook member and defined between a first periphery and a second periphery of the engagement face. Thus, frictional resistance between the stop face and the engagement face reduces.

Abstract: In a trigger labor-saving structure of a crossbow, the crossbow includes a body, an arcuate limb, and a trigger assembly. The limb is mounted adjacent to a front end of the body and intersects with the body, and the limb includes a bowstring. The trigger assembly includes: a trigger seat arranged on the body, a trigger partially accommodated in the trigger seat and downward extending out of the trigger seat, with the trigger having a stop face, and with the stop face having a first periphery and a second periphery; a string hook member housed in the trigger seat and including an engagement face corresponding to the stop face; and at least one concave portion formed on the stop face and defined between the first periphery and the second periphery. Thus, frictional resistance between the stop face and the engagement face reduces.

Abstract: Provided is a crossbow barrel comprising a first elongated shaft having a proximal end of the first elongated shaft and a distal end of the first elongated shaft opposite the proximal end of the first elongated shaft; and a second elongated shaft having a proximal end of the second elongated shaft, a distal end of the second elongated shaft opposite the proximal end of the second elongated shaft.

Abstract: Provided is a bow assembly comprising a main beam elongated in a first direction to define a distal end, and a proximal end, wherein the distal end has a distal end facing surface from which extend, an upper member, and a lower member having a first set of threads thereon; and a riser having a proximate facing surface, an upper groove dimensioned to engage the upper member, and a lower opening through hole dimensioned to engage the lower member; a threaded fastener adapted to threadedly engaged the first set of threads; and wherein the riser is assembled with the main beam and the threaded fastener such that the upper member is inserted within the upper groove, the lower member is inserted within the lower opening, the distal end facing surface faces the proximate facing surface, and the threaded fastener is threadedly engaged with the first set of threads.

Abstract: Embodiments include a stock for a crossbow or gun that includes two stock plates coupled to each other. The two stock plates define a gap. In an embodiment, the two stock plates are coupled to each other with one or more dampening elements. In an embodiment, the two stock plates diverge from each other towards one end of the stock, such that the gap widens towards the front end of the stock. In an embodiment, the stock is configured to shoot an arrow with the cock feather oriented vertically upwards or away from the stock. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: An improvement upon speargun safeties found in the prior art is disclosed. This system includes a safety capable of being placed in more than one position, with at least one position preventing loading the speargun by blocking engagement of the spear shaft with the trigger group, one position preventing firing of the speargun by blocking rear travel of the trigger and release of the spear and one position allowing firing of the speargun by allowing rear travel of the trigger.

Abstract: A safety device connected to a shooting device or a crossbow includes a safety member that is moved to restrict an activating member from pivoting to prevent unintentionally shooting when replacing arrows at the ready-to-shoot status of the crossbow. A resilient member is used to pull the transmission plate to move toward the second end of a case of the crossbow to deactivate the restriction to the positioning member such that the positioning member pivots and protrudes beyond a notch of the case to stop the shooting action of the string. After a new arrow is positioned, the safety member is moved again to drive the transmission plate from the second end to the first end of the case, and the activating member is released from restriction and the arrow is ready to shoot.

Abstract: A crossbow having a string below the barrel and an arrow rest on top of the barrel. The carriage rides in a track along the length of the barrel. A bottom side of the carriage contacts the string. The upper side of the carriage extends through the upper edge of the barrel and contacts the nock at the aft end of the arrow. The string does not contact the barrel. The string, at about a midpoint, contacts the lower side of the carriage. The string does not rub on the barrel of the crossbow so energy loss and friction damage to the string are avoided.

Abstract: A retention structure of a crossbow contains a fixer including a seat, a rolling element, a resilient element, and a shock absorber. The seat has an affix sheet, a fitting tube, at least one threaded aperture, an accommodation aperture, and an engagement portion. A diameter of the engagement portion is less than that of the accommodation aperture. The seat contacts with the connection mount. At least one screwing element screws with the at least one threaded aperture via the at least one locking orifice. The rolling element is housed in the accommodation aperture of the seat and is limited by the engagement portion. The resilient element is housed in the accommodation aperture and abuts against the connection mount and the rolling element. The shock absorber has a through hole and fits on the fitting tube of the seat by using the through hole.

Abstract: A compound bow comprises at least one limb that extends continuously between opposed rotatable members. In some embodiments, the bow comprises a second limb that extends continuously between the opposed rotatable members. In some embodiments, the limbs are parallel to one another.

Abstract: A bow-cocking apparatus includes a cocking cord having first and second ends. A first cocking cord handle and a second cocking cord handle are attached to the respective first and second ends of the cocking cord. The apparatus further includes first and second cocking cord connectors, and an elongate spring member. The elongate spring member is anchored at first and second ends thereof to the respective first and second cocking cord connectors. Each cocking cord connector includes a spindle which supports rotation of the cocking cord about the spindle, each cocking cord connector and each respective spindle defining a cocking cord opening sized to allow the cocking cord to move freely there-through. Each cocking cord connector includes a cocking hook to engage a bowstring. The cocking cord passes through the first and second cocking cord openings in the respective first and second cocking cord connectors.

Abstract: A crossbow with a stirrup disposed on the distal end of the body, the stirrup including an arrow protector disposed along the arrow trajectory, on the first end of the body, to generally circumvent the arrow, when the crossbow is used in conjunction with the arrow. An arrow protector adapted to be retrofitted on a crossbow is encompassed by the present application. An arrow protector improving stability of the crossbow when axially resting on the ground is also presented herein.

Abstract: An embodiment provides a crossbow, comprising a stock and a bow portion. The stock comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises a string latch and extends from a rear end to a coupling end. The second portion extends from a coupling end to a front end. The bow portion comprises a riser assembly, a first limb coupled to the riser assembly, a second limb coupled to the riser assembly; and a drawstring extending from a distal end of the first limb to a distal end of the second limb. The bow portion is coupled to the second portion of the stock. The coupling end of the first portion of the stock is detachably coupled to the coupling end of the second portion of the stock at a coupling location. The coupling location is between the string latch and the drawstring in an undrawn position.

Abstract: An extreme reverse style crossbow, a reverse style crossbow or a reverse style crossbow with a single stirrup includes two cams, one string, two pulleys and two cables. The pulleys are rotatably retained on the limbs, adjacent the two cams. A dual stirrup crossbow includes two cams, one string, two pulleys and one cable. The two pulleys are rotatably retained on two cam axles. A second dual stirrup crossbow includes two cams, one string, two pulleys and two cables. The two pulleys are rotatably retained on two cam axles. A non-conventional crossbow includes two cams, one string, two pulleys and one cable. The two cams are rotatably retained on limbs between the proximal and distal ends thereof. The two pulleys are rotatably retained on two cam axles. A vertical bow includes two cams, one string, two pulleys and one cable. The two pulleys are rotatably retained on two cam axles.

Abstract: A crossbow including first and second flexible limbs are attached to a center rail. A draw string extends across the center rail that translates between a released configuration and a drawn configuration. A string carrier including a catch is movable between a closed position that engages the draw string and an open position that releases the draw string. The string carrier slides along the center rail to engage with the draw string in the released configuration and slides to a retracted position that locates the draw string in the drawn configuration. A retaining mechanism retains the string carrier in the retracted position and the draw string in the drawn configuration. A trigger moves the catch from the closed position to the open position to fire the crossbow when the string carrier is in the retracted position.

Abstract: A cocking system for a crossbow. A string carrier slides along the center rail during movement with the draw string in the released configuration to a retracted position that locates the draw string in the drawn configuration. A trigger is positioned to move the catch from the closed position and the open position to fire the crossbow when the string carrier is in the retracted position. At least one cocking rope is configured to engage with the string carrier to retract the string carrier and the draw string to the drawn configuration. A retaining mechanism retains the string carrier in the retracted position and the draw string in the drawn configuration independent of the cocking ropes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bow or prod of a crossbow, said prod having a spring limbs connected with a crosspiece and a working rotatable elements guiding a bowstring and/or cable, and the bowstring and/or the cable, wherein the working rotatable elements guiding the bowstring and/or the cable are located at both ends of the spring limbs, respectively. In one embodiment of the prod, the rear ends of the spring limbs (2) are fastened to both rear ends of the crosspiece (1) by the holders (9) fastened rotatably on the pivots (7a), and the working rotatable elements (3) guiding the bowstring (6) are rotatably fastened to the rear ends of the crosspiece (1) and coaxially with said holders (9), said bowstring (6) is fastened at the fastening point (5) with its for receiving the rear working to the first front end of the crosspiece (1), and similarly with its second end to the second opposite front end of the crosspiece (1).