Magazine quiver with singulation and positioning function for archery

Abstract

The magazine quiver with singulation and positioning function is characterized by the fact that it is equipped with a singulation unit (2) which successively places the loaded arrows (3) into a consistent position and orientation and makes them readily accessible for the archer to remove. (6)

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an application in the field of archery. It is a quiver that sequentially and precisely places pre-arranged arrows in the quiver, ensuring they are always in the same position. With optimal carrying, each arrow can be ergonomically and consistently removed from the quiver when reloading the bow. This supports the archer's proficient shooting technique, honed through muscle memory, during rapid succession. Fig. 3) The quiver itself, or an inserted interchangeable magazine, can be pre-tensioned during reloading and then operates autonomously without requiring any further energy input. The quiver can be lightweight, worn in various positions on the body, and remarkably compact despite its semi-automatic function. Positioning the next arrow is activated directly by the removal of the previous one. The entire process of feeding, singulating, and positioning the arrows can be completed in under one second, making it faster than the firing sequence required by experienced archers.

[0002] Various types of quivers are available on the market ( Fig. 1) offered. These quivers each hold a larger quantity of arrows for transport by the archer. Depending on the design, the arrows are then stored in the quiver either unoriented, loose, shaft to shaft, side by side, or spread out.

[0003] Experienced archers are able to quickly reload and shoot at a high rate, even from loose and unoriented arrows in their quiver or from their bow hand. Nevertheless, special quivers have already been developed that hold the arrows in a oriented, clamped position with the nocks spaced appropriately for easy reloading (11). Since all arrows are held and positioned at this same distance, the capacity is limited, and the position of each arrow being retrieved increasingly deviates from the position of the first arrow. This is where the presented invention comes in – the arrows lie close together in the magazine, saving space, yet are still individually positioned and oriented for easy retrieval (12). Reference symbol list 1 magazine quiver, possibly with interchangeable insert 2 singulation and positioning units 3 arrows in the magazine 4 Arrow provided for individual removal 5 conveying strokes for singulation 6 Singulation stroke of the next arrow 7 Possible arrow removal in longitudinal direction 8 Possible arrow removal in the transverse direction 9 Simple back quiver with loose, unoriented arrows 10 belt quivers, shown here schematically with tightly packed, oriented arrows. 11 Example of a quiver with arrows clipped in in an oriented manner, shown spread open here for better access to the nock area for removal 12 Simplified representation of a magazine quiver with the arrow oriented splayed outwards for removal 13. Arrow removal from the quiver is possible immediately after release. 14 Movement of the arrow hand during the shooting process 15 loaded arrows in the magazine Drawings Fig. 1 - Schematic representation of a magazine quiver Fig. 2 - Simplified representation of some quiver systems Fig. 3 - Archer taking a ready arrow from a magazine quiver (Exemplary illustration)

Claims

[1] The magazine quiver with singulation and positioning function is characterized by that it is equipped with a singulation unit (2) which successively places the picked-up arrows (3) into the same position and orientation and makes them easily accessible for the archer to remove. (6) [2] The magazine quiver with singulation and positioning function according to claim 1 is characterized by that the entire process step, including feeding, singling and positioning each arrow, can be realized in a process time of less than one second, thus enabling faster provision than the usual shooting sequence of experienced archers. [3] The magazine quiver with singulation and positioning function according to at least one of the preceding claims is characterized byThe integrated conveying (5) and singulation process (6) is powered exclusively by the energy stored within the quiver assembly itself. This energy can be introduced and stored in various forms. Preferably, this is achieved by manually pre-tensioning a mechanical system. [4] The magazine quiver with singulation and positioning function according to at least one of the preceding claims is characterized by The arrow (4) prepared for removal is held in position by means of a movable or elastic element and is secured against unintentional falling out. The special design of this fixation allows the archer to remove the arrow at any time both longitudinally (7) and transversely (8) to the arrow tip. [5] The magazine quiver with singulation and positioning function according to at least one of the preceding claims is characterized by, that the mechanics of the quiver are designed in such a way that the entire process of reloading can be triggered directly by the removal of the previous arrow. [6] The magazine quiver with singulation and positioning function according to at least one of the preceding claims is characterized by , that the arrows can be loaded shaft to shaft next to each other in the magazine to achieve a high packing density (3) and that a relatively large number of arrows can be fed in. [7] The magazine quiver with singulation and positioning function according to at least one of the preceding claims is characterized byThe technical concept and mechanical design of the quiver allow for various carrying methods. The carrying method possible with this quiver, where the nock area of ​​the arrows protrudes slightly forward over the shoulder, seems particularly suitable for handling with short distances for the archer's loading hand, as it allows the next arrow to be taken immediately after the release of the previously shot arrow. Fig. 3) [8] The magazine quiver with singulation and positioning function according to at least one of the preceding claims is characterized by The quiver can be equipped with a self-contained, interchangeable magazine. This concept allows for the exchange of an empty magazine body for a magazine unit that is already loaded with arrows and pre-tensioned.

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