Patent ID: 9004053
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: F41B

Abstract:
1. A string release adapted to release an arrow from a crossbow, comprising: a string latch having a first sear surface and at least one tang for retaining a bowstring in a drawn position, said string latch and the at least one tang being pivotal about a first pivot point when the bowstring is drawn; a string horn having a top surface and an inclined surface that is inclined relative to the top surface for engaging the bowstring in a drawn position; and a trigger having a second sear surface, said trigger being pivotal about a second pivot point, when the bowstring is drawn, said first sear surface of the string latch being pivoted to engage said second sear surface of the trigger, the bowstring moving across the top surface and along the inclined surface of the string horn, and the at least one tang of the string latch pivoting about the first pivot point to retain the bowstring against the inclined surface of the string horn, and when the trigger is pivoted about the second pivot point, said second sear surface of the trigger disengaging from the first sear surface of the string latch and the disengaged string latch and the at least one tang pivoting about the first pivot point to release the arrow.