Device and method for illuminating an arrow nock

摘要

Devices and methods for illuminating an arrow nock or bolt end are disclosed including providing a nock having a first portion adapted to receive the bowstring in a drawn position and a second portion adapted to receive the bowstring after the bowstring is released from the drawn position; a light source assembly at least partially disposed within the nock body and activated when the bowstring is released from the drawn position; the light source assembly comprising a power source, a light source and a switch; and at least a portion of the light source assembly protruding from the end of the nock body so that releasing the bowstring causes the switch to close, thereby activating the light source and illuminating the nock or bolt end. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

主权项

1. A lighted nock comprising:
a nock body comprising an arrow attachment portion and a proximate end having a first arcuately shaped portion and a corresponding second arcuately shaped portion adapted to receive a bowstring, and a third arcuately shaped portion and a corresponding fourth arcuately shaped portion adapted to receive the bowstring after the bowstring is released from a drawn position; and a light source assembly at least partially disposed within the nock body and activated when the bowstring is released from the drawn position; wherein the light source assembly comprises a power source, a light source, and a switch; wherein the light source is not activated prior to the third and fourth arcuately shaped portions receiving the bowstring, and wherein the light source is activated when the third and fourth arcuately shaped portions receive the bowstring; and wherein at least a portion of the light source assembly protrudes into the proximate end.