Patent ID: 8499753

Claim:
A method for installing an integrated cocking device on a crossbow comprising the steps of: (A) inserting a first handle, a first hook member, and a first rope member of the cocking device through a device aperture formed in a stock member of the crossbow, wherein the device aperture is defined by a perimeter; (B) orienting a first base plate of the cocking device in a first orientation, wherein the first base plate is configured to merely allow insertion of the first base plate through the device aperture using the first orientation; (C) inserting the first base plate through the device aperture resulting in a second base plate of the cocking device to abut at least a portion of the stock member, wherein the first base plate and the second base plate are disposed on opposing sides of the stock member, and wherein the device aperture is configured to mitigate passage of the second base plate through the device aperture; and (D) attaching the cocking device to the stock member.