Nov 4, 2025

US12460892 - Crossbow with trigger box

A crossbow includes a first plate including a slot, a second plate including a slot, the second plate coupled to the first plate and extending substantially parallel to the first plate, the second plate spaced apart from the first plate, an upper flexible limb coupled with the first plate, a lower flexible limb coupled with the second plate, a draw string operatively engaged with the upper flexible limb and the lower flexible limb, the draw string configured to move from a released position to a drawn position, and a trigger box slidably coupled with the first plate the second plate and engaged with the slot of the first plate and the slot of the second plate, the trigger box configured to selectively engage with the draw string to move the draw string between the released position the drawn position.

Assignee: Ravin Crossbows, LLC
Inventors: Craig Yehle
Filing date: 2024-12-05

The patent describes a crossbow featuring a unique trigger box mechanism that allows for the selective engagement of a draw string, facilitating the transition between a released and drawn position. This design incorporates two parallel plates with slots, upper and lower flexible limbs, and a draw string that enhances the crossbow’s functionality and ease of use.

Claim 1

1 . A crossbow, comprising: first plate including a slot; a second plate including a slot, the second plate coupled to the first plate and extending substantially parallel to the first plate, the second plate spaced apart from the first plate; an upper flexible limb coupled with the first plate; a lower flexible limb coupled with the second plate; a draw string operatively engaged with the upper flexible limb and the lower flexible limb, the draw string configured to move from a released position to a drawn position; and a trigger box slidably coupled with the first plate the second plate and engaged with the slot of the first plate and the slot of the second plate, the trigger box configured to selectively engage with the draw string to move the draw string between the released position and the drawn position. first plate including a slot; a second plate including a slot, the second plate coupled to the first plate and extending substantially parallel to the first plate, the second plate spaced apart from the first plate; an upper flexible limb coupled with the first plate; a lower flexible limb coupled with the second plate; a draw string operatively engaged with the upper flexible limb and the lower flexible limb, the draw string configured to move from a released position to a drawn position; and a trigger box slidably coupled with the first plate the second plate and engaged with the slot of the first plate and the slot of the second plate, the trigger box configured to selectively engage with the draw string to move the draw string between the released position and the drawn position.

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