Bow string release device

Abstract

A bow string release device for providing a low friction, accurate, short release motion for releasing a bow string of an archery bow so that premature releasing of the bow string is prohibited, regardless of the force applied by the bow string. The bow string release device provides a pair of opposed carriers that rotatably support a pair of opposed rollers. The carriers are pivotally connected to a support body for pivotally moving between a closed position, where the rollers are held in contact to retain the bow string, and an open position, where the bow string is allowed to pass between the rollers. The rollers provide a linear contact surface with the bow string so that the bow string does not unduly wear. A linkage assembly provides two linkage members that are pivotally connected to the carriers. A trigger provides a roller that rollingly engages the linkage assembly for moving the carriers between the closed position and the open position. The rolling engagement of the linkage assembly reduces the force required and the friction created to release the bow string from the bow string release device. The trigger is spring biased toward the closed position, and the trigger is adjacent the end of a carrier and a portion of the linkage assembly in the closed position so that the bow string release device cannot prematurely release the bow string, regardless of the force applied by the bow string.