Nov 4, 2025

US12460894 - Crossbow with cocking mechanism

A crossbow includes a draw string configured to move between a released position and a drawn position, a trigger box configured to selectively retain the draw string, and a cocking mechanism configured to move the trigger box and move the draw string between the released position and the drawn position. The cocking mechanism includes a tether a cord coupled with a front end of the trigger box, and a spool including a first recess configured to receive the tether and a second recess configured to receive the cord, the spool configured to rotate in a first direction to unwind the tether therefrom and wind the cord thereon and a second direction to wind the tether thereon and unwind the cord therefrom. During operation of the crossbow, as the spool rotates in the first direction, the cord pulls the trigger box in a direction towards a front end of the crossbow.

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

This patent describes a crossbow featuring a cocking mechanism that utilizes a spool to control the movement of a draw string between a released and drawn position. The mechanism includes a tether and a cord that work together to pull the trigger box as the spool rotates, enhancing the efficiency of cocking the crossbow.

Claim 1

1 . A crossbow, comprising: a frame; a first flexible limb coupled to the frame; a second flexible limb coupled to the frame; a draw string coupled to the first flexible limb and the second flexible limb and configured to move between a released position and a drawn position; a trigger box configured to selectively retain the draw string as the draw string moves between the released position and the drawn position; and a cocking mechanism configured to move the trigger box, the cocking mechanism including: a tether; a cord coupled with a front end of the trigger box; and a spool including a first recess configured to receive the tether and a second recess configured to receive the cord, the spool configured to rotate in (i) a first direction to unwind the tether therefrom and wind the cord thereon and (ii) a second direction to wind the tether thereon and unwind the cord therefrom; wherein, during operation of the crossbow, as the spool rotates in the first direction, the cord pulls the trigger box toward a front end of the crossbow. a frame; a first flexible limb coupled to the frame; a second flexible limb coupled to the frame; a draw string coupled to the first flexible limb and the second flexible limb and configured to move between a released position and a drawn position; a trigger box configured to selectively retain the draw string as the draw string moves between the released position and the drawn position; and a cocking mechanism configured to move the trigger box, the cocking mechanism including: a tether; a cord coupled with a front end of the trigger box; and a spool including a first recess configured to receive the tether and a second recess configured to receive the cord, the spool configured to rotate in (i) a first direction to unwind the tether therefrom and wind the cord thereon and (ii) a second direction to wind the tether thereon and unwind the cord therefrom; a tether; a cord coupled with a front end of the trigger box; and a spool including a first recess configured to receive the tether and a second recess configured to receive the cord, the spool configured to rotate in (i) a first direction to unwind the tether therefrom and wind the cord thereon and (ii) a second direction to wind the tether thereon and unwind the cord therefrom; wherein, during operation of the crossbow, as the spool rotates in the first direction, the cord pulls the trigger box toward a front end of the crossbow.

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