A new slingshot

Abstract

The application discloses a novel slingshot, which comprises a bow handle, a bow arm and a bow head, the bow handle is arranged at an angle of not less than 90 degrees with the bow arm, so that when a player holds the bow handle with the middle finger, the ring finger and the little finger, the bow arm can be stretched forward and upward closely to the middle finger, the second section of the index finger and the thumb can be placed on the bow head connected to the front end of the bow arm, and the bow head is provided with a finger nest groove on the side of the bow handle, so that the fingers can be comfortably and stably placed against the bow head. The installation positions of various parts of the slingshot can be adjusted to adapt to different hand shapes; the player can replace various parts of the novel slingshot according to the use habits and the hand shape, select the favorite material or shape, meet different use requirements and have high applicability; the whole structure of the slingshot is simple, and the slingshot is convenient to disassemble, assemble and store, and can meet the experience requirements of the player on the push bow mode of the slingshot without a frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a slingshot, in particular to a novel slingshot. Background Art

[0002] Slingshots are a beloved sport among many sports enthusiasts, especially those who play frameless slingshots (a technique in which a single rubber band is used. The ring finger or pinky holds the band, and the thumb and index finger extend the band, forming a slingshot frame with the fingers). The ease of portability and the effortless, casual style of play make frameless slingshot players addicted. Competitive slingshot events are also becoming increasingly popular. Because frameless slingshots use fingers to hold the rubber band, the bow size is not fixed, putting them at a disadvantage when competing against framed slingshots. Therefore, frameless slingshot competitors are rare in competitions, and even those who do are unlikely to achieve good results. Most frameless players enter the competition with framed slingshots. The current mainstream slingshots are categorized by the bow push method into three types: grab-and-hold, throat-lock, and finger-push. All three bow styles use the middle, ring, and pinky fingers to grip the bow handle. The difference lies in the index finger and thumb: A single-handed grip grips the handle with both the index finger and thumb, pushing the bow with the base of the thumb and index finger; a throat lock grips the limbs with the index finger and thumb, pushing the bow with the base of the index finger and thumb; and a finger push grips the limbs with the index finger and thumb tip. The thick limbs of these three bow styles, as well as the angles between the limbs, the handle, and the bow head, all require the index finger to grip the bow. This prevents the same push as a frameless slingshot, where the second section of the index finger supports the rubber band. This significantly differs in firing feel, making it difficult for frameless slingshot users to adapt when switching between them. It's difficult to achieve the same experience with a frameless slingshot with an existing framed slingshot. Many novice frameless slingshot users give up on frameless slingshots due to incorrect hand posture, which prevents them from properly supporting the rubber band with their fingers, leading to hand smacking. Therefore, providing a slingshot that can be used to push the bow without a frame to meet the player's demand for a slingshot without a frame by using a slingshot with a frame is a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0003] (1) Technical problems solved

[0004] The present invention provides a new type of slingshot that can be fired in a push-bow manner of a frameless slingshot, meeting the player's demand for experiencing a frameless slingshot through a framed slingshot.

[0005] (2) Technical solution

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: it breaks the inherent idea of ​​holding the slingshot comfortably and fully in the hand, takes the bow pushing method of the frameless slingshot as the starting point, and takes the gripping part supporting the part as the design concept, and improves and innovates the connection method and connection angle between the bow arm and the bow handle, as well as the shape and connection angle of the bow arm and the bow head, completing the design of the slingshot of the present invention, and realizing the bow pushing method of the frameless slingshot using the framed slingshot.

[0007] The limbs of existing mainstream slingshots are coplanar or substantially parallel to the handle. Except for the grab-and-grab style, other limbs are thick and adapted to the hand's shape for a comfortable and full grip. The limbs of the slingshot of the present invention are of appropriate thickness and form an angle of no less than 90 degrees with the handle. When a player grips the handle with their middle, ring, and pinky fingers, and bends their index finger, the limbs extend forward and upward, closely aligned with the middle finger, and parallel to the index finger. This prevents the index finger from grasping the limbs and instead rests on them. The slingshot's limbs, unlike existing fixed limbs, can now be moved laterally to adjust the size of the gate (a gate-adjustable slingshot with authorized publication number CN208282680U), or the angle between the limb and the handle (a slingshot with adjustable handle and bow head angles with authorized publication number CN208296677U). The limbs are designed to be slidably connected to a dovetail groove structure at the top of the handle via a trapezoidal guide rail at the rear of the limb, secured with hexagonal socket screws. This allows the limbs to be moved forward and backward to adjust their length according to the size of the player's hand. This ensures that when gripping the handle, the tip of the thumb and the second joint of the index finger rest squarely on the bow head, ensuring a stable hand shape when pushing the bow. The middle portion of the limb can be designed into any shape, such as a triangle, straight, or V-shape, that does not affect the limb's strength.

[0008] Existing mainstream slingshots all use short bow heads, which are flush with the limbs. The slingshot of the present invention uses a long bow head, which is slidably connected to the wing plate extending from the front end of the limb via a dovetail groove structure. The bow head can be replaced with different shapes and forms an angle of at least 90 degrees with the limb. This ensures that the tip of the thumb and the second joint of the index finger have sufficient space and angle to support the bow head, achieving the same bow pushing method as a frameless slingshot. Based on the shape of the second joint of the thumb and index finger when pushing the bow, the bow head is designed with a concave finger groove on the side facing the bow handle, ensuring a more comfortable and stable finger push when pushing the bow. In order to facilitate the replacement of rubber bands, a seesaw clip bow head is designed according to the seesaw principle. The bow head includes an inner clip and an outer clip. The inner side of the outer clip protrudes to form an Ω-shaped axis. The inner clip is provided with a C-shaped groove adapted to the Ω-shaped axis. The Ω-shaped axis is connected with the C-shaped groove. The outer clip is provided with a screw under the Ω-shaped axis, and a spring is sleeved on the front end of the screw. The inner clip is provided with a slot above the Ω-shaped axis for clamping the rubber band. Tightening the screw can clamp the rubber band between the inner and outer clips above the Ω-shaped axis. Loosening the screw, the spring sleeved on the front end of the screw can support the outer clip to prevent the outer clip from slipping from both sides of the C-shaped groove of the inner clip. Pressing down the screw with your fingers can open the inner and outer clips above the Ω-shaped axis to replace the rubber band.

[0009] (3) Beneficial effects

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the new slingshot provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] The slingshot of the present invention creates a new bow shape and a new way of pushing the bow. The way of pushing the bow of the slingshot of the present invention is the same as that of the frameless slingshot. When the player pushes the bow, the hand shape of the frameless slingshot is naturally formed. The frameless slingshot players can easily adapt to the conversion because there is a fixed bow gate, so it is more accurate than the frameless slingshot when firing. The frameless slingshot players can use the slingshot of the present invention to compete with other players on an equal footing in the slingshot competition field. The slingshot of the present invention can also correct the hand shape and posture of novice frameless slingshot players, so that they can master the gameplay of the frameless slingshot more quickly. The slingshot of the present invention is also suitable for other players, and it is equally accurate after adapting to its way of pushing the bow. Under the premise of not changing the positioning of the back hand, the slingshot of the present invention can increase the pull length by 2-4 cm compared with other bow pushing methods, and can produce a higher initial velocity when using the same configuration.

[0012] The current surge in popularity of slingshot competitions across the country, coupled with widespread promotional activity on various platforms, has directly driven the development of the slingshot industry. Tens of millions of slingshot enthusiasts are active in China, not least those who enjoy the use of frameless slingshots. Many others, however, are eager to master the effortless, casual style of the frameless slingshot, but have given up on it due to lack of instruction and fear of being beaten. With the slingshot of the present invention, the hand position for pushing the bow naturally develops, making it easy to master the technique. The novel and innovative bow-pushing method of the present slingshot will also attract other players to try it, thus offering a huge market prospect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 An exploded view of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 3 It is a side view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the connection between the bow handle and the bow limb of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the connection between the bow arm and the bow head of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bow head in the open state of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bow pushing method of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the T-shaped bow arm of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the V-shaped limb of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention, Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention. Figure 3 It is a side view of the present invention.

[0024] The present invention provides a new type of slingshot, including a bow handle 1, a bow arm 2, and a bow head 3. The bow arm 2 is slidably connected to the bow handle 1, and the bow head 3 is slidably connected to the bow arm 2. There is an angle of not less than 90 degrees between the bow handle 1 and the bow arm 2, preferably an obtuse angle, so that the bow arm 2 can be closely attached to the middle finger and extended forward and upward.

[0025] Combine Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the bow handle and the bow arm of the present invention. The bow handle 1 and the bow arm 2 are connected by a dovetail groove structure. The dovetail groove structure includes a dovetail groove provided at the top of the bow handle 1 or the bottom of the bow arm 2 and a trapezoidal slide rail adapted to the dovetail groove provided at the bottom of the bow arm 2 or the top of the bow handle 1. The trapezoidal slide rail can be slidably passed through the dovetail groove, so that the bow arm 2 can be adjusted to a fixed position on the bow handle 1 to adapt to different palm sizes and facilitate players to hold it. Preferably, the dovetail groove 11 is provided at the top of the bow handle 1, and the trapezoidal slide rail 21 is extended from the bottom of the bow arm 2. A screw hole 20 is provided on the bow arm 2, and an inner hexagon screw 22 is connected in the screw hole 20. The inner hexagon screw 22 is tightened to support the bow handle 1, and the bow arm 2 is fixed to the bow handle 1 for easy adjustment and use.

[0026] Combine Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the bow arm and the bow head of the present invention. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bow arm in the open state. The bow arm 2 and the bow head 3 are connected by a dovetail groove structure. The dovetail groove structure includes a dovetail groove 30 opened at the bottom of the bow head 3 or the top of the bow arm 2 and a trapezoidal slide rail 23 set at the top of the bow arm 2 or the bottom of the bow head 3. The cross-sectional shape of the trapezoidal slide rail 23 is adapted to the dovetail groove 30. The trapezoidal slide rail 23 can be slidably passed through the dovetail groove 30, which is convenient for players to adjust the distance between the bow heads 3, so that the fingers can comfortably and stably support the bow head 3, achieving a better striking experience and effect. Preferably, a dovetail groove 30 is provided at the bottom of the bow head 3, and a trapezoidal slide rail 23 is provided on the bow arm 2. The cross-sectional shape of the trapezoidal slide rail 23 is adapted to the dovetail groove 30. The bow head 3 can be slidably mounted on the trapezoidal slide rail 23 through the dovetail groove 30. A screw hole 24 is provided at the bottom of the bow arm 2, and a screw is provided in the screw hole 24. The bow arm 2 and the bow head 3 are fixed with the screw. After the bow head 3 adjusts the spacing, it can be quickly locked by the screw, and the screw is passed from bottom to top, and the screw head faces downward without affecting the appearance of the slingshot.

[0027] See Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the T-shaped bow arm of the present invention, Figure 9 Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the V-shaped limb of the present invention. The middle portion of limb 2 is an isosceles triangle, a T-shaped straight plate, or a V-shape. An isosceles triangle is preferably used. The vertex of the isosceles triangle extends to form a straight plate 201 and the bottom edge extends to form a wing plate 202. The trapezoidal slide rail 21 and the trapezoidal slide rail 23 are respectively integrally formed by the bottom of the straight plate 201 and the top of the wing plate 202. The limb 2 is connected to the bow handle 1 through the straight plate 201 and is connected to the bow head 3 through the wing plate 202. This ensures the structural strength of the limb 2 and facilitates the installation and connection with the bow handle 1 and the bow head 3.

[0028] The bow head 3 includes an inner clip 32 and an outer clip 31. The inner side of the outer clip 31 protrudes to form an Ω-shaped shaft 311. The inner clip 32 is provided with a C-shaped groove 321 adapted to the Ω-shaped shaft 311. The Ω-shaped shaft 311 is connected with the C-shaped groove 321. The outer clip 31 is connected to the Ω-shaped shaft 311 below the axis by a screw 313. The spring 312 is sleeved on the front end of the screw 313. The inner clip 32 is provided with a slot 322 above the C-shaped slot 321 for clamping the rubber band. The bow head 3 adopts the principle of a seesaw. In principle, the outer clip 31 is connected to the C-shaped groove 321 on the inner clip 32 through the Ω-shaped shaft 311. Tightening the screw 313 on the outer clip 31 can clamp the rubber band on the other side of the Ω-shaped shaft 311. Loosening the screw 313 on the outer clip 31, the spring 312 on the front end of the screw 313 can support the outer clip 31 to prevent the outer clip 31 from sliding off the two sides of the C-shaped groove 321 of the inner clip 32. Pressing down the screw 313 with your fingers can loosen the rubber band on the other side of the Ω-shaped shaft 311 for replacement.

[0029] A finger socket 300 is provided on the side of the bow head 3 facing the handle. The thumb and index finger can comfortably support the bow head 3 through the finger socket, which improves the feel of use. According to the shape of the second section of the thumb and index finger when pushing the bow, the finger socket corresponding to the index finger is small and shallow on the outside and large and deep on the inside, and the finger socket corresponding to the thumb is consistent.

[0030] In terms of material selection, the bow handle 1, bow arm 2, and bow head 3 can be made of metal blocks such as titanium alloy, and processed into finished products using processes such as wire cutting and CNC numerical control; metal rods can also be used, and their structural shape can be bent according to the size of the palm, and the bow head 3 can be installed to make the finished product; or materials such as plastic resin can be injection molded according to their structural shape to make the finished product.

[0031] Combine Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bow pushing method of the present invention. Before using the slingshot of the present invention, you need to adjust the installation position of the bow arm 2 relative to the bow handle 1 according to the size of your palm, adjust the size of the bow gate (the distance between the bow heads 3) according to your own habits, and install the rubber band; when pushing the bow, hold the bow handle 1 with the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, bend the index finger, and the bow arm 2 will naturally be located between the middle finger and index finger and extend forward and upward. Use the tip of the thumb and the second section of the index finger to support the bow head 3 connected to the front end of the bow arm 2, so that the slingshot forms a stable triangular positioning, and naturally forms the bow pushing hand shape of the frameless slingshot, install steel balls in the leather pocket of the rubber band, pinch the leather pocket with the other hand, pull the rubber band to aim at the target, and after releasing the rubber band, the steel balls are driven by the steel band to complete the firing.

[0032] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A new type of slingshot, comprising a handle, a limb, and a bow head, characterized in that: The bow arm forms an angle of not less than 90 degrees with the bow handle, so that when the player's middle finger, ring finger and little finger grasp the bow handle, the bow arm can be closely attached to the middle finger and extended forward and upward; the bow head adopts a long bow head and forms an angle of not less than 90 degrees with the bow arm. There are two bow heads, and each bow head is provided with a finger socket groove on the side facing the bow handle. The direction of the finger socket groove is opposite to the direction of pushing the bow, so that the player's thumb and the second section of the index finger have enough space and angle to stably support the bow head, forming the same bow pushing method as a frameless slingshot.

2. The novel slingshot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bow arm is slidably connected to the bow handle through a dovetail groove structure and fixed with an inner hexagonal screw. The length of the bow arm can be adjusted according to the size of the player's palm to ensure the correct hand shape for pushing the bow.

3. The novel slingshot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bow head includes an inner clip and an outer clip, the inner side surface of the outer clip protrudes to form an Ω-shaped shaft, the inner clip is provided with a C-shaped groove adapted to the Ω-shaped shaft, the Ω-shaped shaft is cooperatively connected to the C-shaped groove, the outer clip is provided with a screw below the Ω-shaped shaft, and a spring is sleeved on the front end of the screw, and the inner clip is provided with a slot above the Ω-shaped shaft for clamping the rubber band. Tightening the screw can clamp the rubber band between the inner and outer clips above the Ω-shaped shaft. Loosening the screw, the spring sleeved on the front end of the screw can support the outer clip to prevent the outer clip from slipping from both sides of the C-shaped groove of the inner clip. Pressing the screw with your fingers can open the inner and outer clips above the Ω-shaped shaft and replace the rubber band.

4. The novel slingshot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The finger socket structures of the two bow heads are different. According to the shapes of the second sections of the thumb and index finger when pushing the bow, the finger socket corresponding to the index finger is small and shallow on the outside and large and deep on the inside, while the finger socket corresponding to the thumb is consistent.

5. The novel slingshot according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The middle part of the limb is in the shape of an isosceles triangle, a straight plate or a V-shape. The rear part of the isosceles triangle, straight plate or V-shape is extended to form a straight plate connected to the bow handle, and the front part is extended to form a wing plate connected to the bow head.

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