Adjustable bowstring release device
AssigneeTruGlo, Inc.
InventorsPaul LoRocco, John Estridge, Damon Lamont Coalson
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Abstract
A bowstring release mechanism includes first and second jaws pivotally connected to a housing with a trigger section operably associated with the jaws for moving the jaws between open and closed positions. The jaws include opposing faces that are in a juxtaposed relationship when the release mechanism is in a closed position. Due to deviations in manufacturing tolerances and wear, a gap between the jaw faces may vary in size. To that end, an adjustment portion is operably associated with the trigger and jaws for precisely adjusting the size of the gap. A second adjustment portion for adjusting the sensitivity of the trigger section is also provided.
Claims20
A bowstring release mechanism comprising:
- a housing;
- a first jaw operatively associated with the housing, the first jaw having a first face;
- a second jaw operatively associated with the housing, the second jaw having a second face disposed in juxtaposition with the first face;
- at least one of the jaws being movable with respect to the other of the jaws between closed and open positions for respectively retaining and releasing a bowstring;
- a trigger section operatively associated with the housing and the at least one jaw for moving the at least one jaw between the closed and open positions;
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- an adjustment portion operatively associated with one of the jaws for adjusting a gap between the first and second faces;
- wherein the adjustment portion forms part of the trigger section;
- wherein the adjustment portion comprises:
- a bifurcated body formed at one end of the trigger section, the bifurcated body including a first leg and a second leg separated by a slot that extends into the body from a top surface thereof, the first leg being pivotally connected to the at least one jaw;
- and an adjustment member adapted for movement toward and away from the slot to thereby vary a width of the slot and cause movement of the at least one jaw to thereby vary the gap between the first and second faces.
A bowstring release mechanism comprising:
- a housing;
- a first jaw pivotally connected to the housing, the first jaw having a first face;
- a second jaw pivotally connected to the housing, the second jaw having a second face disposed in juxtaposition with the first face;
- at least one of the jaws being movable with respect to the other of the jaws between closed and open positions for respectively retaining and releasing a bowstring;
- a trigger section having an adjustment portion located in the housing and a lever portion extending out of the housing for manipulation by a user, the adjustment portion being pivotally connected to the first jaw for adjusting a gap between the first and second faces;
- wherein the adjustment portion comprises:
- a bifurcated body formed in the trigger section, the bifurcated body including a first leg and a second leg separated by a slot that extends into the body, the first leg being pivotally connected to the first jaw and the second leg being connected to one of a link arm and a sear roller;
- and an adjustment member adapted for movement toward and away from the slot to thereby vary a width of the slot and cause movement of the first and second jaws to thereby vary the gap between the first and second faces.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.