Patent attributes
A crossbow includes a supporting body, a hook unit, a bow and a triggering device. The supporting body includes an elongated portion and a butt detachably connected to the elongated portion. The hook unit is provided on the butt. The bow is provided on the supporting body. The triggering device is located in the elongated portion to control the bow. The triggering device includes a shell, a trigger unit located in the shell, and a security unit movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The security unit abuts against the trigger unit in the locking position to restrain the trigger unit. The hook unit moves the security unit to the unlocking position when the butt is connected to the elongated portion. The security unit moves to the locking position when the butt is moved from the elongated portion.