US Patent 7856968 Move-away arrow rest

An arrow rest that moves away from a shaft, such as an arrow shaft or a bolt shaft, when the shaft is discharged from a bow, such as an archery bow or a crossbow. An actuator moves between the load position and the discharge position. During movement of the actuator, one or more arms supporting and/or guiding the shaft move away from the shaft, such as to provide clearance for the shaft and/or any corresponding vanes, fletching and/or steering devices.