Method and apparatus for supporting bow and arrow

摘要

A bow and arrow support which allows a disabled individual to use the bow and arrow with some help from an assistant. Disclosed is a vertical support for the bow wherein the primary vertical support is elevated on an upright member which is supported by a base member. Also disclosed is a primary horizontal support member to which a trigger mechanism is attached so that the assistant can pull the string of the bow backwardly to a point where the trigger mechanism can grasp the string firmly. Thereafter, the assistant can step away and the disabled user can approach the bow and arrow and then fire the bow and arrow by actuating the trigger mechanism.

主权项

1. An apparatus for supporting a bow and arrow, the bow having a string thereon, comprising:
a) a first support, wherein the bow is disposed on said first support in an upright position ready to be drawn; b) a second support extending from said first support; c) a trigger mechanism being disposed on said second support not directly attached to said bow and in a position to receive a nock of the arrow when the bow and arrow is drawn, said trigger, mechanism comprising at least one movable jaw and a trigger, wherein said jaw and said trigger cooperate with each other so that said jaw moves in response to movement of said trigger between a first position, when said jaw is closed, to a second position when said jaw is open, wherein the string of the bow can be captured in said jaw when said jaw is in said first position and the bow and arrow is drawn and ready to be released; d) an upright member for supporting said first support, said upright member having upper and lower end portions, wherein said upper end portion is connected to said first support; and, e) a base for supporting the apparatus, wherein said base is connected to said lower end portion of said upright member.