Hinge Release with Locking Hook and Reset Click

Abstract

Aspects described herein may relate to an archery bowstring release system that may include a handle, a release neck engaged with the handle, a release hook engaged with the release neck and configured to releasably engage an archery bowstring, and a release sear assembly positioned within the handle and engaged with the release hook, wherein the release sear assembly is configured to permit the release hook to pivot from a first reset position to a second tactile position, and wherein the release sear assembly is further configured to permit the release hook to pivot from the second tactile position to a third firing position.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An archery bowstring release comprising:
 a handle;   a release neck engaged with the handle;   a release hook engaged with the release neck and configured to releasably engage an archery bowstring and   a release sear assembly positioned within the handle and engaged with the release hook, wherein the release sear assembly is configured to permit the release hook to pivot from a first reset position to a second tactile position, wherein the release hook emits a tactile feel or vibration rather than an audible click when pivoting to the second position, and wherein the release sear assembly is further configured to permit the release hook to pivot from the second tactile position to a third firing position.   
     
     
         2 . The archery bowstring release of  claim 1 , wherein the release hook is resettable from the second tactile position to the first reset position. 
     
     
         3 . The archery bowstring release of  claim 2 , wherein the release sear assembly comprises an adjustable speed sear and an adjustable click sear. 
     
     
         4 . The archery bowstring release of  claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a first, a second, and a third finger position. 
     
     
         5 . The archery bowstring release of  claim 4 , wherein the third finger position is adjustable via a removable set screw. 
     
     
         6 . The archery bowstring release of  claim 1 , wherein the handle further comprises a lanyard attachment slot. 
     
     
         7 . The archery bowstring release of  claim 1 , wherein the release sear assembly and the release hook pivot within handle. 
     
     
         8 . The archery bowstring release of  claim 1 , wherein the release hook is lockable. 
     
     
         9 . The archery bowstring release of  claim 1 , further comprising a detachable thumb peg assembly. 
     
     
         10 . The archery bowstring release of  claim 9 , wherein the handle further comprises a thumb peg attachment slot configured to engage the detachable thumb peg assembly. 
     
     
         11 . A method of forming an archery bowstring release system comprising the steps of:
 forming a handle;   forming a release neck engaged with the handle;   forming a release hook engaged with the release neck and configured to releasably engage an archery bowstring; and   forming a release sear assembly positioned within the handle and engaged with the release hook, wherein the release sear assembly is configured to permit the release hook to pivot from a first reset position to a second tactile position, wherein the release hook emits a tactile feel or vibration rather than an audible click when pivoting to the second position, and wherein the release sear assembly is further configured to permit the release hook to pivot from the second tactile position to a third firing position.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the release hook is resettable from the second tactile position to the first reset position, and wherein the release hook emits an audible click when reset to the first rest position. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the release sear assembly comprises an adjustable speed sear and an adjustable click sear. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the handle comprises a first, a second, and a third finger position. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the third finger position is adjustable via a removable set screw. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the release sear assembly and the release hook pivot within handle. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the handle is formed of aluminum, brass, steel, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the release neck is formed of steel. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the release neck and the release hook form a caliper style full capture system. 
     
     
         20 . An archery bowstring release system comprising:
 a handle;   a detachable thumb peg assembly configured to engage the handle;   a release neck engaged with the handle;   a release hook engaged with the release neck and configured to releasably engage an archery bowstring; and   a release sear assembly positioned within the handle and engaged with the release hook, wherein the release sear assembly is configured to permit the release hook to pivot from a first reset position to a second tactile position, wherein the release hook emits a tactile feel or vibration rather than an audible click when pivoting to the second position, and wherein the release sear assembly is further configured to permit the release hook to pivot from the second tactile position to a third firing position, and wherein the release hook is resettable to the first reset position, and wherein the release hook and the release sear assembly emit an audible click when the release hook is reset to the first reset position.