Crossbow Trigger-release Aid

Abstract

A device providing for the disarming of a loaded crossbow in order to relieve the tension of the bow safely and facilitating an unloading process is described. The device employs a pair of bow grip handles equipped with J-shaped hooks, designed to grip the bowstring during the application and release of bow tension. The bow grip handles are fashioned with a receptacle configured to receive a mounting member in order to hold the bow grip handles in place against the body of the crossbow, providing for the tension of the bow to be safely released after the trigger of the crossbow is disarmed. Each embodiment of the device is preferably equipped with an anti-fire bolt for use with anti-fire trigger systems.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A crossbow bowstring unloading apparatus comprising:
 a first bowstring grip;   a second bowstring grip;   a first hook, said first hook attached to said first bowstring grip;   a second hook, said second hook attached to said second bowstring grip;   a first handle, said first handle in communication with said first bowstring grip; a second handle, said second handle in communication with said second bowstring grip;   a bowstring grip anchor;   a mounting receptacle, said mounting receptacle in communication with the crossbow;   wherein said bowstring grip anchor extends from the sides of said mounting receptacle;   a mounting member; and   wherein said first handle and said second handle are configured to interface with said bowstring grip anchor via said mounting member to hold tension within said first bowstring grip and said second bowstring grip.   
     
     
         2 . The crossbow bowstring unloading apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first hook is j-shaped; and
 wherein said second hook is j-shaped.   
     
     
         3 . The crossbow bowstring unloading apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said bowstring grip anchor extends perpendicularly to the crossbow. 
     
     
         4 . A device for unloading a crossbow comprising:
 a first bowstring grip;   a second bowstring grip;   a first hook, said first hook attached to said first bowstring grip;   a second hook, said second hook attached to said second bowstring grip;   a first handle, said first handle in communication with said first bowstring grip;   a second handle, said second handle in communication with said second bowstring grip;   a bowstring grip anchor;   a mounting receptacle, said mounting receptacle in communication with the crossbow;   wherein said bowstring grip anchor extends from the sides of said mounting receptacle;   a mounting member;   wherein said first handle and said second handle are configured to interface with said bowstring grip anchor via said mounting member to hold tension within said first bowstring grip and said second bowstring grip; and   an anti-fire mechanism, said anti-fire mechanism in communication with said first bowstring grip and said second bowstring grip.   
     
     
         5 . The device for unloading a crossbow of  claim 4 , wherein said bowstring grip anchor is affixed to the crossbow via at least one screw.