Self centering nock
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1. A self-centering nock for partial insertion into a bore of a bolt, the self-centering nock comprising:
- an intermediate portion composed of a rigid polymer substrate, wherein a plurality of compliant projecting protrusions composed of an elastic or viscoelastic material are co-molded onto the intermediate portion;
a proximal end contiguous with the intermediate portion; and
a distal end contiguous with the intermediate portion, the distal end including an opening configured to receive the string of at least one of a bow and crossbow.
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Abstract
A self-centering nock is provided for use in a well-balanced nock-arrow or nock-bolt assembly. The self-centering nock includes compliant projecting protrusions or compliant arms that are substantially rotationally symmetric about a cross section normal to a main axis of the self-centering nock. The compliant projecting protrusions or compliant arms may be received in bolts that have bores of differing internal dimensions.
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1. A self-centering nock for partial insertion into a bore of a bolt, the self-centering nock comprising:
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an intermediate portion composed of a rigid polymer substrate, wherein a plurality of compliant projecting protrusions composed of an elastic or viscoelastic material are co-molded onto the intermediate portion; a proximal end contiguous with the intermediate portion; and a distal end contiguous with the intermediate portion, the distal end including an opening configured to receive the string of at least one of a bow and crossbow. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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