Modular Crossbow

Abstract

A crossbow comprising a tiller, a prod and a trigger mechanism. The tiller comprises a butt and at least one track, and is configured to support a bolt. The prod comprises a bow; a bow string; and a bow base arranged to connect the bow to the track(s). The trigger mechanism is arranged to hold the bow string in a cocked state and to allow releasing the bow string and thereby shooting the bolt. Either the prod; the trigger mechanism; or both, are movably connected to the track(s) such that cocking the bow string utilizes the movable connection. The crossbow exhibits a predefined drawing weight. One crossbow comprises a force enhancing mechanism arranged to allow cocking the bow string with a cocking weight substantially smaller than the predefined drawing weight, utilizing the movable connection of the prod, the trigger mechanism, or both, to the track(s).

1 . A crossbow comprising:
 a tiller comprising a butt and at least one track, the tiller configured to support a bolt;   a prod comprising a bow; a bow string; and a bow base, the bow base arranged to connect the bow to the at least one track; and   a trigger mechanism arranged to hold the bow string in a cocked state and to allow releasing the bow string and thereby shooting the bolt,   wherein at least one of: the prod; and the trigger mechanism, are movably connected to the at least one track such that cocking the bow string is carried out utilizing the movable connection.   
   
   
       2 . The crossbow of  claim 1 , the crossbow exhibiting a predefined drawing weight, and further comprising a force enhancing mechanism arranged to allow cocking the bow string with a cocking weight substantially smaller than the predefined drawing weight, wherein the force enhancing mechanism utilizes the movable connection of the at least one of: the prod; and the trigger mechanism, to the at least one track. 
   
   
       3 . The crossbow of  claim 1 , wherein the trigger mechanism is movably connected to the at least one track, and is arranged to allow cocking the bow string. 
   
   
       4 . The crossbow of  claim 1 , wherein the prod is movably connected to the at least one track, and is arranged to allow cocking the bow string. 
   
   
       5 . The crossbow of  claim 1 , wherein both the prod and the trigger mechanism are movably connected to the at least one track, and are arranged to allow cocking the bow string utilizing the movable connection. 
   
   
       6 . The crossbow of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one track comprises two parallel tracks. 
   
   
       7 . The crossbow of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one track comprises one track. 
   
   
       8 . The crossbow of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one accessory connected to the tiller, the at least one accessory comprising at least one of: a bolt magazine; a basis configured to support the bolt; sights; and bipod. 
   
   
       9 . A crossbow comprising:
 a tiller comprising a butt and at least one track, the tiller configured to support a bolt;   a prod comprising a bow; a bow string; and a bow base, the bow base arranged to connect the bow to the at least one track;   a trigger mechanism arranged to hold the bow string in a cocked state and to allow releasing the bow string and thereby shooting the bolt; and   a drawing element movably connected to the at least one track and arranged to entrain and allow cocking the bow string.   
   
   
       10 . The crossbow of  claim 9 , the crossbow exhibiting a predefined drawing weight, and further comprising a force enhancing mechanism arranged to allow cocking the bow string with a cocking weight substantially smaller than the predefined drawing weight, wherein the force enhancing mechanism utilizes the movable connection of the drawing element to the at least one track. 
   
   
       11 . The crossbow of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one track comprises two parallel tracks. 
   
   
       12 . The crossbow of  claim 9 , wherein the at least one track comprises one track. 
   
   
       13 . The crossbow of  claim 9 , further comprising at least one accessory connected to the tiller, the at least one accessory comprising at least one of: a bolt magazine; a basis configured to support the bolt; sights; and bipod. 
   
   
       14 . A method of configuring a crossbow comprising a tiller, a prod comprising a bow string, and a trigger mechanism, the method comprising:
 connecting at least one track to the tiller; and   connecting the prod and the trigger mechanism to the at least one track,   
     wherein the connection is arranged to allow a modular assembly of the crossbow. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein connecting the prod and the trigger mechanism to the at least one track comprises movably connecting at least one of: the prod; and the trigger mechanism, to the at least one track such that cocking the bow string is carried out utilizing the movable connection. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the crossbow exhibits a predefined drawing weight, the method further comprising:
 connecting a force enhancing mechanism to the crossbow; and   arranging the force enhancing mechanism to allow cocking the bow string with a cocking weight substantially smaller than the predefined drawing weight,   wherein the force enhancing mechanism utilizes the movable connection of at least one of: the prod; and the trigger mechanism, to the at least one track.   
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 movably connecting a drawing element to the at least one track; and   arranging the drawing element to allow cocking the bow string.   
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the crossbow exhibits a predefined drawing weight, the method further comprising:
 connecting a force enhancing mechanism to the crossbow; and   arranging the force enhancing mechanism to allow cocking the bow string with a cocking weight substantially smaller than the predefined drawing weight,   wherein the force enhancing mechanism utilizes the movable connection of the drawing element to the at least one track.   
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising connecting at least one accessory to the tiller, the at least one accessory comprising at least one of: a bolt magazine; a basis configured to support the bolt; sights; and bipod.