TW202134590A - Arrow loading guide - Google Patents

Abstract

An arrow loading guide configured for enabling an archer to correctly load and nock an arrow or bolt using tactical feedback only, i.e., without “watching” the process. The arrow loading guide includes a central bore for receiving at least a portion of a shaft of an arrow or bolt, a plurality of radial slots extending from the central bore, and a pair of opposing slots extending from the central bore and through an exterior surface of the arrow loading guide. Each radial slot is configured for receiving at least a portion of a vane coupled to the shaft of the arrow or bolt. The pair of opposing slots are configured for receiving at least a portion of a bowstring.

Description

Arrow Loading Guide

The invention relates to a guide for loading an arrow or crossbow and hitting the arrow to one of a crossbow to tighten the bowstring.

Loading an arrow or crossbow on the conventional crossbow and placing the arrow or crossbow on the bow string requires visual feedback. That is, an archer must look at the buckle and the buckle end of the shaft of the arrow or crossbow, and properly orient the shaft to ensure that the buckle is correctly positioned for engaging the bowstring. However, under low light conditions, this visual feedback may be difficult or impossible.

Therefore, there is a need for a configuration that enables an archer to use only tactical feedback to load arrows or crossbow arrows and the arrows of the arrows are loaded into the guide, that is, without "watching" the program.

A non-limiting exemplary embodiment of an arrow loading guide includes: a central hole for receiving at least a part of an arrow or a shaft of a crossbow arrow; a plurality of radial slots, etc. A central hole extends; and a pair of opposing slots, which extend from the central hole and pass through the arrow to load an outer surface of the guide. Each radial slot is configured to receive at least a part of a feather of the shaft member coupled to the arrow or crossbow. The pair of opposing slots are configured to receive at least a portion of a bowstring.

This application is a national phase application claiming priority of the International Patent Application No. PCT/US20/64876 filed on December 14, 2020, and it claims a U.S. provisional patent application filed on December 19, 2019 The priority of the case No. 62/950,457, the entire contents of these cases are incorporated into this article by reference.

One or more non-limiting exemplary embodiments are disclosed herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein similar element symbols indicate similar (but not necessarily the same) elements. It should be clearly understood that the embodiments described with reference to the drawings are only illustrative, and any one or more of them can be implemented in alternative ways that can be understood by a person skilled in the art. Figures are not necessarily to scale. The specific structural and/or functional features and details disclosed in this article should not be construed as restrictive, but should be regarded as a basis for teaching general technology. It is not intended (implied or otherwise) to limit the present invention to the embodiments illustrated and described herein in any way, shape or form. Therefore, all variants for providing a structure and/or functionality similar to the structure and/or functionality described herein for the exemplary embodiments are deemed to be within the scope of the present invention.

1A, 1B, and 1C respectively show a perspective view, a front view, and a side view of a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of an arrow loading guide 10 of the present invention. In the illustrated embodiment, the arrow loading guide 10 includes a central hole 12, a plurality of radial slots 14 and a pair of opposite slots 16.

In some embodiments, the central hole 12 is configured to receive at least a part of a shaft (not shown) of an arrow or a crossbow (not shown). In a particular embodiment, the central hole 12 is configured to receive at least a portion of the shackle at the end of the shaft. In some embodiments, the central hole 12 is configured to receive at least a portion of the notch and the notch end of the shaft.

As is well known in the art, an arrow or a crossbow arrow usually includes a plurality of arrow feathers, and the plurality of arrow feathers are arranged close to the butt end of the shaft member. In some embodiments, a plurality of radial slots 14 extend from the central hole 12. Each radial slot 14 is configured to receive or accommodate or retain at least a part of one of the feathers of an arrow or a shaft of a crossbow that is loaded or inserted or placed in the central hole 12. Although the embodiment of the arrow loading guide 10 is illustrated as having three radial slots 14a, 14b, and 14c (collectively referred to as "radial slots 14"), this should not be construed as a limitation. In some embodiments, the arrow loading guide 10 has two radial slots 14 for receiving a shaft with two feathers. In a specific embodiment, the arrow loading guide 10 has more than three radial slots 14 for receiving a shaft with more than three feathers. In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, a plurality of radial slots 14 are equally spaced apart. In some embodiments, the plurality of radial slots 14 are non-equally spaced apart.

In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, the arrow loading guide 10 has a plurality of radial slots 14, and the plurality of radial slots 14 are configured or configured to match with a different number of arrow feathers. Many shaft parts are used. In other words, the specific embodiment of the arrow loading guide 10 has a number (ie, more than two) radial slots 14 for accommodating a number of shafts of different configurations, including two A shaft with three feathers, a shaft with four feathers, a shaft with five feathers, etc. That is, the same arrow loading guide 10 can be used for shafts with different numbers of feathers.

In some embodiments, the pair of opposing slots 16 extend from the central hole 12 and pass through an outer surface 18 of the arrow loading guide 10. In certain embodiments, the pair of opposed slots 16 is configured to receive at least a portion of a bowstring (not shown) such that at least a portion of the bowstring extends through the central hole 12 or is exposed in the central hole 12. Therefore, when the buckle end of the shaft member is loaded or inserted into the central hole 12, the arrow or crossbow arrow can be placed on the bowstring extending therethrough.

Therefore, the non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the arrow loading guide of the present invention is configured to assist an archer in loading and setting an arrow or crossbow arrow correctly or appropriately. The arrow or crossbow arrow is loaded correctly or properly and the action of shooting the arrow is assisted or assisted by a plurality of radial slots 14 which are configured to receive the placement of the arrow buckle close to the shaft. At least part of each of the plural arrow feathers. Those familiar with the art will understand that these configurations of the exemplary embodiment of the arrow loading guide are particularly useful and advantageous in low light conditions and/or it is not necessary to visually guide or "look at" The program. The archer places or inserts the buckle and/or the buckle end of the shaft member into the central hole 12 and rotates the shaft member until each arrow feather is aligned with a radial slot 14. This alignment ensures that when the archer inserts the shaft further into the central hole 12, the feathers will be received in the corresponding radial slots. Once the arrow feathers and the radial slot 14 are aligned, the archer further inserts the arrow buckle and/or the arrow buckle end into the center hole 12 until the arrow or crossbow arrow hits the bowstring. In this way, arrows or crossbow arrows use tactical feedback to load and shoot arrows, that is, without "watching" the program.

2A, 2B, and 2C respectively show a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a bowstring hook 20 disposed in the arrow loading guide 10. In some embodiments, the bowstring hook 20 is at least partially defined by a front section 22 and a rear section 24. In certain embodiments, the bowstring hook 20 can be operated between a locked position 26 and an unlocked position 28 in which at least a part of the front section 22 extends into the central hole 12, in the unlocked position In 28, the front section 22 is retracted from the center hole 12. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the arrow loading guide shown in FIG. 1C, in which the bowstring hook 20 is in the unlocked position 28; and FIG. 3B is the arrow loading guide shown in FIG. 1C A cross-sectional view in which the bowstring hook 20 is in the locked position 26. In some embodiments, a biasing element 30 biases the bowstring hook 20 to the unlocked position 28. In a particular embodiment, the arrow loading guide 10 and especially the bowstring hook 20 are configured to receive and maintain a bowstring (not shown) inserted into the pair of opposing slots 16 in the direction 32.

In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, the bowstring hook 20 is operatively coupled to the applicant’s common application and co-owned International Patent Application No. PCT/US20/44756 ("the '756 application"). A launch system 34, the entire content of the case is incorporated herein by reference. In short, in some embodiments, the launch system 34 includes a button that can be operated between an un-cocked position 38 (see FIG. 3A) and a cocked position 40 (see FIG. 3B).机36。 Machine 36. In a particular embodiment, a biasing element 42 biases the button 36 to the unupright position 38.

In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, the bowstring hook 20 and the clasp 36 are operatively coupled for receiving, holding, and releasing the bowstring. When the bowstring is inserted into the pair of opposed slots 16 in the direction 32 and the arrow is loaded into the guide 10 (see FIG. 3A), the bowstring abuts on the rear section 24 of the bowstring hook 20 and faces the rear in the direction 32 Section 24 exerts a force. Therefore, the bowstring hook 20 rotates in the direction 44 about the pivot point 46. The end 48 of the bowstring hook 20 is displaced in the direction 50 so that the front section 22 is placed adjacent to the rear section 24 around the bowstring. The end 52 of the bowstring hook 20 is displaced in the direction 54 along a surface 56 of the hook 36. When the end 52 of the bowstring hook 20 is displaced in the direction 54, the hook 36 rotates in the direction 58 about the pivot point 60, whereby the tip 62 of the hook 36 is displaced in the direction opposite to the direction 54. The end 52 of the bowstring hook 20 and the tip 62 of the hook 36 are displaced in opposite directions until the end 52 of the bowstring hook 20 reaches the apex of the tip 62 of the hook 36. In the following, by continuously applying force to the rear section 24 in the direction 32, the end 52 of the bowstring hook 20 "jumps" or "drops" on the apex of the tip 62 of the hook 36, whereby the hook 36 is in contact with Rotate in the direction opposite to the direction 58 and the bowstring hook 20 rotates in the direction opposite to the direction 54 until the hook 36 and the bowstring hook 20 are latched, as shown in FIG. 3B. As shown, the hook 36 is in the upright position 40 and the bowstring hook 20 is in the locked position 26, thereby engaging the bowstring between the front section 22 and the rear section 24, respectively.

In certain embodiments, the biasing elements 30 and 42 are respectively configured or balanced to hold the bowstring hook 20 in the locked position 26 and the hook 36 in the upright position 40, as shown in FIG. 3B, An external force 64 is applied until the end 66 of the hook 36 is close to the hook 36 to release the erection and the bowstring hook 20 is unlocked. In some embodiments, the bowstring hook 20 and the hook 36 have complementary geometric structures that cooperate with the biasing elements 30 and 42 to ensure that the bowstring hook 20 and the hook 36 remain engaged in the locked position 26 and the upright position 40, respectively. The external force 64 is applied until the end 66 close to the buckle machine 36.

In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, an external force 64 is applied near the end 66 of the upright button 36 to rotate the button 36 in the direction 58 about the pivot point 60, whereby the tip 62 of the button 36 is in the same direction as 44 Shift in the opposite direction. The biasing element 42 pushes the bowstring hook 20 to rotate about the pivot point 46 opposite to the direction 44. The end 52 of the bowstring hook 20 is displaced above the tip 62 of the buckle machine 36 to unlock the bowstring hook 20, whereby the end 48 of the bowstring hook 20 is displaced opposite to the direction 50 to disengage and release held in the front section of the bowstring hook 20 The bowstring between 22 and the rear section 24. In certain embodiments, the unlocking of the bowstring hook 20 is assisted by at least some force applied to the front section 22 in the opposite direction 32 by the tensioning bowstring held by the locking bowstring hook 20.

In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, the firing system 34 includes a trigger mechanism that is operable to apply (exert or apply) a force 64 to release the hook 36 from erection, unlock the bowstring hook 20 and release The tensioned bowstring between the front section 22 and the rear section 24 of the bowstring hook 20 is maintained. In some embodiments, the trigger mechanism includes a trigger that can be operated between an upright position and an unupright position. When the upright trigger is pulled, the trigger mechanism operates to exert or apply a force 64 near the end 66 of the hook 36.

As is well known in the art, shooting a bow with empty bullets (that is, releasing and tightening the bowstring, without arrows or crossbow arrows to absorb and release energy) can cause danger to the user and/or damage the equipment. In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, the arrow loading guide 10 includes a bowstring stopper 68 that can be operated as an empty shot suppressor disclosed in the '756 application. In short, in some embodiments, the bowstring stopper 68 is configured to "capture" or "stop" it to release a pull without an arrow or crossbow inserted or placed in the center hole 12. Tighten the bowstring.

In some embodiments, the bowstring stopper 68 includes a biasing element 70 that is configured to bias the bowstring stopper 68 to "vertical" or in an activated position 72 to be captured in To release the bowstring when there is no crossbow or arrow. Fig. 3B shows an exemplary embodiment in which the hook 36 is erected, the bowstring hook 20 is locked around a tensioned bowstring (not shown), and since the buckle end of the shaft member has not been inserted into the central hole 12 (ie, a The arrow or crossbow arrow has not been hit to the tension of the bowstring), so the bowstring stopper 68 is activated. Therefore, if the tensioned bowstring is released intentionally or accidentally, it will be immediately "stopped" or "captured" or "stopped" by the activated or vertical bowstring stopper 68. However, if an arrow or crossbow arrow has been placed on the tensioned bowstring, the shaft will "push" the bowstring stopper 68 away from the path for releasing the bowstring. When the bowstring stopper 68 enters the pair of opposed slots 16 and advances toward the bowstring hook 20, the bowstring stopper 68 will be immediately retracted or "pushed" away by the bowstring.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are respectively a perspective view and a front/rear view of a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of an arrow or a crossbow arrow 74 configured to support an arrow near one of its distal ends. The illustrated embodiment of the arrow rest 74 is roughly Y-shaped, with one of the ends 78a and 78b (collectively referred to as the “end 78”) placed on the sides 80a and 80b of the "Y" (collectively referred to as the "side 80") A channel 82 is defined by the opposite rollers 76a and 76b (collectively referred to as "rollers 76") and the side 80. The arrow rest 74 is usually placed near one of the distal ends of the crossbow, and the roller 76 is configured to support the arrow or the shaft of the crossbow arrow on the tensioned bowstring held by the bowstring hook 20. In some embodiments, the channel 82 is configured to pass the arrow feathers received or placed in the radial slot 14c after the arrow or crossbow is released or fired.

In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, the arrow loading guide 10, the launch system 34, and the bowstring stopper 68 are integrated or arranged in a common housing 84 (also referred to as a bowstring carrier). Figure 5 is a perspective view of a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a crossbow 86 equipped with an embodiment of an arrow rest 74 and a housing 84, the housing 84 having an arrow loading guide integrally disposed therein 10. An embodiment of the launch system 34 and the bowstring stopper 68.

In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, a winch or retractor 88 having a strap (not shown) coupled to the housing 84 is provided for the purpose of removing the housing 84 by retracting the housing 84 in the proximal direction. Tighten the bowstring. For example, after a projectile (eg, an arrow or a crossbow arrow) has been launched, the bowstring 90 will be positioned close to one of the distal ends 92 of the crossbow 86 upon release. The archer manually advances or moves the housing 84 toward the distal end 92 until the bowstring hook 20 engages the released bowstring 90. Then, the archer operates the winch or retractor 88 to tighten the bowstring held in the bowstring hook 20 by retracting the housing 84. The non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the winch or retractor 88 is disclosed in the applicant's joint application and jointly owned international patent application No. PCT/US19/55159 ("'159 application"), the entire content of the case Incorporated into this article by reference.

In short, the '159 application discloses a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a winch (or expander), which has a bearing housing, a one-way bearing arranged in the bearing housing, a bearing hub, and a friction circle. The disc, a crank reel, a crank housing configured to rotatably hold the crank reel, a crank shaft member, and a crank handle coupled to the second end of a thread of the crank shaft member. In some embodiments, the one-way bearing includes an outer ring attached to the bearing housing, and an inner ring. In certain embodiments, the bearing hub includes a cylindrical section and a disk. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the cylindrical section is disposed within and attached to the inner ring of the one-way bearing. In a specific embodiment, the friction disc includes a first surface and a second surface opposed to each other, wherein the first surface is adjacent to the disc of the bearing hub. In some embodiments, the crank reel includes a first disk and a second disk opposed to each other, wherein the first disk is adjacent to the second surface of the friction disk. In a particular embodiment, the crankshaft extends through the bearing hub, through the friction disc, and into the crank spool, wherein a first end of the crankshaft is coupled to the crank spool.

The '159 application additionally discloses a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a winch, which has a bearing housing, a one-way bearing disposed in the bearing housing, a bearing hub, a crank reel, and is configured to be rotatable Ground holding a crank housing of the crank reel, a crank shaft, and a threaded crank handle coupled to a threaded second end of the crank shaft. In some embodiments, the one-way bearing includes an outer ring attached to the bearing housing, and an inner ring. In certain embodiments, the bearing hub includes a cylindrical section and a disk. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the cylindrical section is disposed within and attached to the inner ring of the one-way bearing. In a specific embodiment, the crank reel includes a first disk and a second disk that are opposed to each other, wherein the first disk is adjacent to the disk of the bearing hub. In some embodiments, the crankshaft extends through the bearing hub and into the crank spool, wherein a first end of the crankshaft is coupled to the crank spool.

In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, a crossbow erection device is provided for grabbing or hooking the released bowstring 90 and retracting or pulling the bowstring in the proximal direction and causing the bowstring to enter the arrow loading guide The piece 10 is in engagement with the bowstring hook 20. In these embodiments, the housing 84 accommodating the arrow loading guide 10, the launching system 34, and the bowstring stopper 68 can be placed close to the handle of the crossbow. A non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a crossbow erection device is disclosed in the patent case jointly owned by the applicant No. US 10,295,299 B2 ("the '299 patent case"), the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference .

In short, the '299 patent discloses a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of an erection mechanism having an actuator assembly, a manual crank assembly, and a string hook assembly (for example, in the '299 patent "Bowstring hook assembly 20""). The actuator assembly includes a clutch assembly with a bearing housing, a bearing cage, a supporting shaft and a bearing element. The bearing element and the bearing housing operatively cooperate to prevent the support shaft from rotating in a first direction but allow the support shaft to rotate in a second direction when the actuator assembly is in a locked configuration. This provides immediate braking action for any unforeseen forward movement of the bowstring, such as when the manual crank assembly is released intentionally or accidentally during erection operations.

In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, the arrow loading guide 10 includes a pair of channels 94a and 94b (collectively referred to as "channels 94") disposed on the outer surface 18. In some embodiments, the channel 94 is configured for sliding engagement with a pair of substantially parallel rails 96a and 96b (collectively referred to as "rails 96") disposed on the crossbow 86.

In view of this, modified and/or alternative configurations of the non-limiting exemplary embodiments illustrated and described herein may become known or understood by those skilled in the art. All such variations are deemed to be within the scope of the present invention. For example, although reference may have been made to specific feature(s) and/or function(s), the present invention is deemed to also cover any and all equivalents that provide functionality similar to the functionality described herein with reference to the drawings. Therefore, the spirit, scope, and intention of the present invention include all variations. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended patent application scope and all equivalents thereof.

10: Arrow loading guide 12: Center hole 14a: Radial slot 14b: Radial slot 14c: Radial slot 16: A pair of opposing slots (for bowstrings) 18: External surface 20: Bowstring hook 22: Front section 24: rear section 26: Locked position 28: unlock position 30: Bias element 32: direction 34: Launch System 36: deduction 38: Not erected position 40: upright position 42: Bias element 44: direction 46: pivot point 48: end 50: direction 52: end 54: Direction 56: Surface 58: direction 60: pivot point 62: Tip 64: external force 66: end 68: Bowstring stopper (empty bullet shot suppressor) 70: Bias element 72: start position 74: Arrow Stand 76a: roller 76b: roller 78a: end 78: end 80a: side 80b: side 82: Channel 84: shell 86: Crossbow 88: Retractor (winch) 90: After releasing the bowstring 92: remote 94: Channel 94a: Channel 94b: Channel 96a: Orbit 96b: Orbit

Figure 1A is a perspective view of a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of an arrow loading guide of the present invention;

Figure 1B is a front view of one of the arrow loading guides shown in Figure 1A;

Figure 1C is a side view of the arrow loading guide shown in Figure 1A;

Fig. 2A is a perspective view of a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a bowstring hook placed in the arrow loading guide shown in Fig. 1A;

Figure 2B is a front view of the bowstring hook shown in Figure 2A;

Figure 2C is a side view of the bowstring hook shown in Figure 2A;

Figure 3A is a cross-sectional view of one of the arrow loading guides shown in Figure 1C;

Figure 3B is another cross-sectional view of the arrow loading guide shown in Figure 1C;

Figure 4A is a perspective view of a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of an arrow rest;

Figure 4B is a front view of the arrowhead shown in Figure 4A; and

5 is a perspective view of a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a crossbow equipped with the arrow loading guide shown in FIG. 1A and the arrow stand shown in FIG. 4A.

10: Arrow loading guide

12: Center hole

14a: Radial slot

14b: Radial slot

14c: Radial slot

16: A pair of opposing slots (for bowstrings)

18: External surface

94: Channel

Claims (35)

An arrow loading guide (10) for a crossbow (86). The arrow loading guide includes: A central hole (12), which is used to receive at least a part of an arrow and a shaft; A plurality of radial slots (14) extending from the central hole, each radial slot being configured to receive at least a part of a feather of the shaft member coupled to the arrow; and A pair of opposing slots (16) extending from the central hole and passing through the arrow to load an outer surface (18) of the guide, the opposing slots are configured to receive at least one bowstring Part. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 1, which includes a bowstring hook (20), which is at least partially defined by a front section (22) and a rear section (24), wherein when the rear section is When the section exerts a force, the front section extends into the center hole and engages the bowstring. For example, the arrow of claim 2 is loaded into the guide, wherein the force is applied by the bowstring extending through the opposing slots. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 2 includes a bowstring stopper (68) that is biased to extend into the center hole. If the arrow of claim 4 is loaded into the guide, the bowstring entering the opposite passages causes the bowstring stopper to be immediately retracted from the center hole. For example, the arrow of claim 4 is loaded into the guide, wherein when the shaft of the arrow is inserted into the center hole, the bowstring stopper is retracted from the center hole. For example, the arrow of claim 4 is loaded into the guide, wherein when the bowstring stopper extends into the center hole, the bowstring stopper stops the bowstring. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 4 includes a launching system (34) operably coupled to the bowstring hook, wherein the front section and the bowstring are disengaged when a trigger is pulled. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 8 includes a retractor (88) operable to retract the bowstring. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 8, which includes a retractor (88) operable to retract the arrow loading guide. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 10 includes a pair of channels (94) on opposite sides of the arrow loading guide, and the channels are configured to be placed on the crossbow A pair of substantially parallel rails (96) can be slidably engaged. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 10 includes an arrow stand (74), which is arranged at the distal end of the arrow loading guide, and the arrow stand is configured to support the arrow At least a part of the shaft. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 8, which includes an arrow stand (74), which is arranged at the distal end of the arrow loading guide, and the arrow stand is configured to support the arrow At least a part of the shaft. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 4 includes a retractor (88) operable to retract the arrow loading guide. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 14, which includes a pair of channels (94) on opposite sides of the arrow loading guide, and the channels are configured to be placed on the crossbow A pair of substantially parallel rails (96) can be slidably engaged. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 14, which includes an arrow rest (74), which is arranged at the distal end of the arrow loading guide, and the arrow rest is configured to support the arrow At least a part of the shaft. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 4 includes a retractor (88) operable to retract the bowstring. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 4 includes an arrow stand (74), which is arranged at the distal end of the arrow loading guide, and the arrow stand is configured to support the arrow At least a part of the shaft. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 2, which includes an arrow stand (74), which is arranged at the distal end of the arrow loading guide, and the arrow stand is configured to support the arrow At least a part of the shaft. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 2 includes a launching system (34) operatively coupled to the bowstring hook, wherein the front section and the bowstring are disengaged when a trigger is pulled. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 20 includes an arrow stand (74), which is arranged at the distal end of the arrow loading guide, and the arrow stand is configured to support the arrow At least a part of the shaft. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 20 includes a retractor (88) operable to retract the arrow loading guide. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 22 includes a pair of channels (94) on opposite sides of the arrow loading guide, and the channels are configured to be arranged on the crossbow A pair of substantially parallel rails (96) can be slidably engaged. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 20 includes a retractor (88) operable to retract the bowstring. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 1, which includes a bowstring stopper (68) that is biased to extend into the center hole. If the arrow of claim 25 is loaded into the guide, the bowstring entering the opposite passages causes the bowstring stopper to be immediately retracted from the center hole. For example, the arrow of claim 25 is loaded into the guide, wherein when the shaft of the arrow is inserted into the center hole, the bowstring stopper is retracted from the center hole. For example, the arrow of claim 25 is loaded into the guide, wherein when the bowstring stopper extends into the center hole, the bowstring stopper stops the bowstring. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 25 includes an arrow rest (74), which is arranged at the distal end of the arrow loading guide, and the arrow rest is configured to support the arrow At least a part of the shaft. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 1, which includes a retractor (88) operable to retract the arrow loading guide. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 30 includes a pair of channels (94) on opposite sides of the arrow loading guide, and the channels are configured to be placed on the crossbow A pair of substantially parallel rails (96) can be slidably engaged. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 1, which includes a pair of channels (94) on opposite sides of the arrow loading guide, and the channels are configured to be placed on the crossbow A pair of substantially parallel rails (96) can be slidably engaged. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 1, which includes a retractor (88) operable to retract the bowstring. For example, the arrow loading guide of claim 1, which includes an arrow stand (74), which is arranged at the distal end of the arrow loading guide, and the arrow stand is configured to support the arrow At least a part of the shaft. For example, the arrow of claim 1 is loaded into the guide, wherein the plurality of radial slots are equally spaced apart.

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