Magnetic trigger release system

Abstract

A trigger release system includes a trigger release that is magnetically-actuated. The trigger on the trigger release is coupled to a mechanical release such that a predetermined amount of force on the trigger causes the mechanical release to trip. A first embodiment uses magnetic repulsion between a magnet on a wearable article worn by the shooter and a magnet on the trigger. A second embodiment uses magnetic attraction between a magnet on a wearable article worn by the shooter and a magnet on the trigger. A third embodiment uses magnetic attraction between a magnet on a wearable article and a trigger made of magnetic metal. All three embodiments provide a magnetically-actuated trigger release. Providing a trigger release system with a magnetically-actuated trigger release provides a surprise actuation of the trigger release, thereby improving accuracy of the shooter.

1 . A trigger release system comprising:
 a trigger release comprising a trigger coupled to a mechanical release, wherein the trigger actuates the mechanical release when a predetermined force is applied to the trigger, the trigger comprising a material that is attracted to magnets; and   a wearable article worn on a shooter's body, wherein the wearable article comprises a magnet in an orientation that provides a magnetic force such that the shooter moving the magnet to be closer to the trigger increases the magnetic force applied to the trigger until the magnetic force provides the predetermined force to the trigger, thereby actuating the mechanical release without the magnet touching the trigger.   
     
     
         2 . The trigger release system of  claim 1  wherein the trigger release is an archery release. 
     
     
         3 . The trigger release system of  claim 1  wherein the trigger release is a firearm release. 
     
     
         4 . The trigger release system of  claim 1  wherein the wearable article comprises a glove that includes the magnet. 
     
     
         5 . The trigger release system of  claim 1  wherein the wearable article comprises a strap that can be attached to the body of the shooter, wherein the strap includes the magnet. 
     
     
         6 . The trigger release system of  claim 1  wherein the wearable article comprises a ring that can be worn on a finger or thumb of the shooter, wherein the ring includes the magnet. 
     
     
         7 . The trigger release system of  claim 1  wherein the wearable article comprises tape attached to the magnet that can be attached to the body of the shooter. 
     
     
         8 . A method for using magnetism to actuate a trigger release that comprises a trigger that actuates the trigger release when a predetermined force is applied to the trigger, the method comprising:
 providing the trigger made of a material that is attracted to magnets;   providing a magnet on a wearable article in an orientation such that moving the magnet closer to the trigger causes a magnetic force between the trigger and the magnet; and   a shooter wearing the wearable article moving the magnet near the trigger until the magnetic force between the trigger and the magnet applies the predetermined force to the trigger, resulting in actuating the trigger release without the magnet touching the trigger.