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Dec 2, 2025

US12487057 - Mounting rail assembly for a crossbow

A crossbow includes a stock, a riser, a barrel rail coupled between the stock and the riser and defining a projectile axis, a limb assembly coupled to the riser, and a mounting rail assembly. The mounting rail assembly includes a mounting rail defining a first axial end and a second axial end, a first mounting bar coupled to the barrel rail and the first axial end of the mounting rail, and a second mounting bar coupled to the barrel rail and the second axial end of the mounting rail.

The patent describes a crossbow featuring a mounting rail assembly that includes a mounting rail with two axial ends and mounting bars connected to a barrel rail. This design enhances the structural integrity and functionality of the crossbow by providing a stable platform for additional accessories.

Claim 1

1 . A crossbow, comprising: a stock; a riser; a barrel rail coupled to the stock and the riser and defining a projectile axis; a limb assembly coupled to the riser; and a mounting rail assembly including: a mounting rail defining a first axial end and a second axial end; a first mounting bar coupled to the barrel rail and the first axial end of the mounting rail; and a second mounting bar coupled to the barrel rail and the second axial end of the mounting rail. a stock; a riser; a barrel rail coupled to the stock and the riser and defining a projectile axis; a limb assembly coupled to the riser; and a mounting rail assembly including: a mounting rail defining a first axial end and a second axial end; a first mounting bar coupled to the barrel rail and the first axial end of the mounting rail; and a second mounting bar coupled to the barrel rail and the second axial end of the mounting rail. a mounting rail defining a first axial end and a second axial end; a first mounting bar coupled to the barrel rail and the first axial end of the mounting rail; and a second mounting bar coupled to the barrel rail and the second axial end of the mounting rail.

Google Patents

https://patents.google.com/patent/US12487057

USPTO PDF

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