Arrow insert with threaded stem for retaining an arrow tip

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to archery and more specifically to an arrow insert with threaded stem for retaining an arrow tip, which includes a pair of O-rings for preventing the arrow tip from loosening from the insert.

2. Discussion of the Prior Art

Arrow tips are commonly retained on threaded stems of inserts. However, the arrow tips have to be frequently replaced, which does not allow a locking compound to be applied to the threads. U.S. Pat. No. 8,337,341 to Huang discloses an arrow tip. U.S. Pat. No. 9,915,510 to Huang discloses a variable weighted arrow tip.

Accordingly, there is a clearly felt need in the art for an arrow insert with a threaded stem for retaining an arrow tip, which includes a pair of O-rings for preventing the arrow tip from loosening from an threaded stem; increasing consistency in shooting the arrow; and maintaining concentricity between the arrow shaft and the arrow tip.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides an arrow insert with threaded stem for retaining an arrow tip, which includes a pair of O-rings for preventing the arrow tip from loosening from the insert. The arrow insert with threaded stem for retaining an arrow tip (arrow tip insert) preferably includes an arrow tip and an arrow insert. The arrow tip includes a tip portion formed on one end and a threaded tap formed in an opposite end of the arrow tip. An O-ring counter bore is formed in the opposite end. The arrow insert preferably includes a barbed shank, an arrow shaft contact portion, an end flange, an arrow tip locator, at least one O-ring groove and a threaded stem. The barbed shank extends from one end of the arrow shaft contact portion. One end of the end flange extends from an opposing end of the arrow shaft contact portion. One end of the arrow tip locator extends from an opposing end of the end flange. The threaded stem extends from an opposing end of the arrow tip locator. The at least one O-ring groove is formed in and around the arrow tip locator.

The arrow tip insert is preferably assembled in the following manner. At least one O-ring is inserted into the at least one O-ring groove. A bonding agent is applied to the barbed shank. The barbed shank is then inserted into an arrow shaft. The threaded stem is then threaded into the threaded tap in the arrow tip. The at least one O-ring will prevent the arrow tip from unthreading from the threaded stem.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an arrow insert with a threaded stem for retaining an arrow tip, which preferably includes a pair of O-rings for preventing the arrow tip from loosening from the threaded stem; increasing consistency in shooting an arrow; and maintaining concentricity between the arrow shaft and the arrow tip.

These and additional objects, advantages, features and benefits of the present invention will become apparent from the following specification.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a side cross sectional view of an arrow tip of an arrow tip insert in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of an arrow insert of an arrow tip insert in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2a is a side view of an arrow insert for a double wall arrow shaft of an arrow tip insert in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side cross sectional view of an arrow insert threaded into an arrow tip and the arrow insert retained in an arrow shaft of an arrow tip insert in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 3a is a side cross sectional view of an arrow insert for a double wall arrow shaft threaded into an arrow tip and the arrow insert retained in the double wall arrow shaft of an arrow tip insert in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front end view of an arrow insert threaded into an arrow tip and the arrow inserted retained in an arrow shaft of an arrow tip insert in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

With reference now to the drawings, and particularly to FIG. 3, there is shown an arrow tip insert 1 retained in an archery arrow shaft 100. With reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, the arrow tip insert 1 preferably includes an arrow tip 10 and an arrow insert 12. The arrow tip 10 includes a tip portion 14 formed on one end and a threaded tap 16 is formed in an opposite end of the arrow tip 10. An O-ring counter bore 18 is formed in the opposite end. The arrow insert 12 preferably includes a barbed shank 20, an arrow shaft contact portion 22, an end flange 24, an arrow tip locator 26, at least one O-ring groove 28 and a threaded stem 30. With reference to FIG. 3, the end flange 24 preferably includes an angular undercut 25, which allows a 45 degree chamfer to be formed on an end of an arrow shaft 100. The 45 degree chamfer resists mushrooming of an of the arrow shaft 100. An outer perimeter of end flange 24 is preferably slopped to match a diameter of the arrow tip 10 and the arrow shaft 100. The barbed shank 20 extends from one end of the arrow shaft contact portion 22. The arrow shaft contact portion 22 locates the arrow insert in an inner perimeter 102 of the arrow shaft 100. The barbed shaft 20 preferably includes a plurality of barb projections 23. One end of the end flange 24 extends from an opposing end of the arrow shaft contact portion 22. One end of the arrow tip locator 26 extends from an opposing end of the end flange 24. The threaded stem 30 extends from an opposing end of the arrow tip locator 26. The at least one O-ring groove 28 is formed in and around the arrow shaft contact portion 26.

The arrow tip insert 1 is preferably assembled in the following manner. At least one O-ring 32 is inserted into the at least one O-ring groove 28. A bonding agent is applied to the barbed shank 20. The barbed shank 20 is then inserted into an arrow shaft 100. The threaded stem 30 is then threaded into the threaded tap 16 in the arrow tip 10. The at least one O-ring 32 will prevent the arrow tip 10 from unthreading from the threaded stem 30; increase consistency in shooting an arrow; and maintaining concentricity between the arrow shaft 100 and the arrow tip 10. A largest perimeter “A” of the arrow tip 10 is preferably slightly larger than a largest perimeter “B” of the end flange 24 to allow the arrow tip insert 1 to be easily removed from a target.

With reference to FIGS. 2a and 3a, an arrow insert 12′ includes a barbed shank 20′ instead of the barbed shank 20. The barbed shank 20′ has a diameter, which is sized to receive an inner diameter of a double walled arrow shaft 102. The barbed shank 20′ includes a plurality of barb projections 23′.

While particular embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications may be made without departing from the invention in its broader aspects, and therefore, the aim in the appended claims is to cover all such changes and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.