Cluster of arrow heads and a method of manufacturing the same

Abstract

An arrow head cluster is created utilizing an injection mold. An upper cluster cavity is formed in an upper die member and a lower cluster cavity is created in a lower die member. The upper and lower cluster cavities, when joined create a cluster cavity. The cluster cavity is used to create the arrow head cluster, after molten material is injected into the injection mold. The cluster cavity includes a plurality of chambers for creating a plurality of arrow heads. The plurality of chambers are connected to each other with a plurality of flow channels and a support frame. The injected material includes metals, ceramic and plastic. The materials are injected into the cluster cavity through the plurality of flow channels. The plurality of flow channels allow the material to flow evenly through the plurality of cluster cavities.

Claims

1. An arrow head cluster comprising: a cluster of a plurality of arrow heads joined with each other and a frame; each arrow head includes a threaded section to threadably engage an end of an arrow; and said frame retains said plurality of arrow heads with said frame as a single unit.

2. The arrow head cluster of claim 1 wherein: said plurality of arrow heads are retained on said frame with a break away connection.

3. The arrow head cluster of claim 1 wherein: said threaded section is external on the arrow head.

4. The arrow head cluster of claim 1 wherein: said threaded section is internal in said arrow head.

5. The arrow head cluster of claim 1 wherein: said cluster having at least two arrow heads.

6. The arrow head cluster of claim 1 wherein: the threads of the arrow head are external and self-tapping.

7. An arrow head comprising: an arrow head which includes a frontal section and an arrow head rear section, external self-tapping threads are formed on the arrow head rear section; and said arrow head is created in a cluster of a plurality of arrow heads joined with each other and a frame.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is a partial top perspective view of an arrow head cluster in accordance with the present invention.

(2) FIG. 2 is a partial bottom perspective view of an arrow head cluster in accordance with the present invention.

(3) FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of an arrow head cluster in accordance with the present invention.

(4) FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective view of an arrow head cluster in accordance with the present invention.

(5) FIG. 5 is a side view of an arrow head cluster in accordance with the present invention.

(6) FIG. 6 is a side view of an arrow head cluster including small game style arrow heads in accordance with the present invention.

(7) FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of an end of an arrow positioned adjacent an arrow head cluster in accordance with the present invention.

(8) FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an arrow threaded into an arrow head of an arrow head cluster in accordance with the present invention.

(9) FIG. 9 is an enlarged partial perspective view of an arrow threaded into an arrow head of an arrow head cluster in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(10) With reference to FIGS. 1-9, an arrow head cluster 10 is created utilizing an injection mold (not shown). An upper cluster cavity is formed in the upper die member and a lower cluster cavity is created in the lower die member. The upper and lower cluster cavities are joined to create a cluster cavity. The cluster cavity is used to create the arrow head cluster 10, after molten material is injected therein. The cluster cavity includes a plurality of chambers for creating a plurality of arrow heads 60. The plurality of chambers are connected to each other with a plurality of flow channels 30 and a support frame 20. The injected material preferably includes metals, ceramic and plastic. High strength composite materials are injected into the cluster cavity through the plurality of flow channels. The plurality of flow channels 30 allow the material to flow evenly through the plurality of arrow head cavities. The plurality of flow channels are engineered to provide the correct flow of material and being large enough to support the individual arrow heads within the arrow head cluster, until final use. After the molding operation, the arrow head cluster 10 is removed from the injection mold and allowed to cool. After cooling, the arrow head cluster 10 is ready for packaging, after the steps of counting, assembling, and sharpening.

(11) Each arrow head 60 is retained on the cluster frame 20 with at least one break away connection 40. At the time of first use, the user removes the cluster frame 20 from the packaging. An arrow 80 is threadably joined with one of the arrow heads 60. The arrow 80 is rotated in a first direction to the point where threads 90 of the arrow 80 and threads 50 of the arrow head 60 are completely engaged. Once the threads 50, 90 are completely engaged, the user rotates the arrow 80 in the same direction just enough to break the arrow head 60 away from the cluster frame 20.

(12) The arrow head 60 may be a broadhead having internal threads or external threads. The arrow head 70 may be a small game head having internal threads or external threads. The arrow head 60 may be a field point having internal threads or external threads. The arrow head 60 may be a judo point having internal threads or external threads. The arrow head clusters may include 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or more arrow heads 60. In another embodiment, the arrow head cluster 10 may be molded with a protective, disposable hood (not shown). The disposable hood is attachable to a bow or crossbow. The arrows 80 would be threadably joined with the arrow heads 60, while still retained in the arrow head cluster 10.

(13) 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.