IP Library Granted Patent US 11,512,921
Granted Patent B1
US 11,512,921 · App. 17/573,365 · Granted Nov 29, 2022

Crossbow

Inventor: Riguo Xiao (Weihai, CN)
Assignee: Shandong Han Shan Composite Material Technology Co., Ltd.
F41B5/123F41B5/0094F41B5/143
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Patent No.
US 11,512,921
App. No.
17/573,365
Granted
Nov 29, 2022
Kind
B1
Abstract

A crossbow includes a frame, where the frame is provided with an arrow track for placing an arrow; the crossbow includes at least one limb; the limb includes a fixed end and a movable end; the movable end is moved toward the fixed end under pressure, such that two sections bent in opposite directions are formed on the limb to make the limb wave-shaped; the movable end is moved in a reverse direction to make the limb restored; and a primary string of the crossbow is directly or indirectly connected to the movable end of the limb. The limb of the crossbow can generate large elastic potential energy and can reduce the kinetic energy consumed by translation, and avoids the problem of different strokes between multiple limbs. The crossbow prevents the winding wheels from translating to consume the kinetic energy, such that the arrow can gain sufficient kinetic energy.

Claims (53)

1. A crossbow, comprising a frame, wherein the frame is provided with an arrow track for placing an arrow;

the crossbow comprises at least one limb; and the at least one limb comprises a fixed end and a movable end;

when the movable end is moved toward the fixed end under pressure, the at least one limb is wave-shaped by forming two sections bent in opposite directions on the at least one limb;

when the movable end is moved in a reverse direction, the at least one limb restores; and

a primary string of the crossbow is directly or indirectly connected to the movable end of the at least one limb.

2. The crossbow according to claim 1 , wherein

winding wheels are symmetrically arranged on left and right sides of the arrow track.

3. The crossbow according to claim 2 , wherein

the winding wheels are connected to the movable end of the at least one limb through a transmission string.

4. The crossbow according to claim 3 , wherein

the transmission string is connected to the primary string through the winding wheels; and

a winding direction of the transmission string on the winding wheels is opposite to a winding direction of the primary string on the winding wheels.

5. The crossbow according to claim 2 , wherein

a blocking piece is provided between a major wheel and a winding wheel shaft of each of the winding wheels.

6. The crossbow according to claim 5 , wherein

when the major wheel rotates in a direction, the major wheel is blocked by the blocking piece and drives the winding wheel shaft to rotate.

7. The crossbow according to claim 6 , wherein

an elastic member is further provided between the major wheel and the winding wheel shaft of each of the winding wheels.

8. The crossbow according to claim 7 , wherein

when the major wheel overcomes a force of the elastic member to rotate in a direction, the major wheel is blocked by the blocking piece and drives the winding wheel shaft to rotate; and

when the major wheel rotates in a reverse direction, the major wheel continues to rotate in the reverse direction under a restoring force of the elastic member.

9. The crossbow according to claim 1 , wherein

the crossbow is provided with a pre-compression structure; and

the pre-compression structure comprises a worm wheel and a worm; and a string receiving wheel is fixed coaxially with the worm wheel.

10. The crossbow according to claim 9 , wherein

a first end of a secondary string is wound on the string receiving wheel;

a second end of the secondary string is wound on a guide wheel and the movable end of the at least one limb and then is fixed, and the movable end of the at least one limb defines a movable pulley structure; and

when the secondary string is tightened, the movable end of the at least one limb is driven to move toward the fixed end.

11. The crossbow according to claim 1 , wherein

the crossbow is provided with a pre-tensioning wheel; and

the pre-tensioning wheel comprises a central shaft and at least two guide pulleys; and the at least two guide pulleys revolve around the central shaft.

12. The crossbow according to claim 11 , wherein

an elastic member is provided on the central shaft; and the pre-tensioning wheel is rotated in a reverse direction to generate a restoring force on the elastic member, and the restoring force pre-tensions a transmission string and a secondary string.

13. The crossbow according to claim 11 , wherein

the pre-tensioning wheel is located on paths of a transmission string and a secondary string.

14. The crossbow according to claim 1 , wherein

a height-adjustable arrow rest is provided at an exit of the arrow track of the crossbow.

15. The crossbow according to claim 14 , wherein

the height-adjustable arrow rest comprises an arrowhead bracket; and the arrowhead bracket is provided with an arrow groove in a direction close to the arrow track.

16. The crossbow according to claim 15 , wherein

the arrowhead bracket rotates vertically with a middle part of the arrowhead bracket as a fulcrum; and the arrowhead bracket rotates in a first direction to position the arrow groove in the arrow track, and the arrowhead bracket rotates in a second direction to make the arrow groove move away from the arrow track.

17. The crossbow according to claim 15 , wherein

the height-adjustable arrow rest further comprises a take-up wheel; and the take-up wheel is fixed relative to the arrow track;

the take-up wheel is rotatable; and

a surface of the take-up wheel is provided with a slide, and the slide spirals upward or downward around a center of the surface.

18. The crossbow according to claim 17 , wherein

in a direction away from the arrow track, the arrowhead bracket is provided with a rotatable tip extending to the slide; and the tip abuts against the slide and slides along the slide; and

when the take-up wheel rotates, the tip rises or falls along the slide, and the arrow groove of the arrowhead bracket moves away from the arrow track or moves toward the arrow track.

19. The crossbow according to claim 18 , wherein

the take-up wheel is provided with two arrow rest control strings, and the two arrow rest control strings are respectively wound on the winding wheels on two sides.

20. The crossbow according to claim 19 , wherein

winding directions of the two arrow rest control strings on the take-up wheel are opposite; and

when the two winding wheels rotate relative to each other, the two arrow rest control strings drive the take-up wheel to rotate.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 12, 2022
From: XIAO, RIGUO
To: SHANDONG HAN SHAN COMPOSITE MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 058707/0337 →
Priority Claims (1)
CN 202111367210.0 · Nov 18, 2021 · national
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