Quiver and mounting for at least one arrow

Abstract

The invention relates to a quiver (1) and a mounting (1a, 1b) for at least one arrow (3), comprising a receiving area (5) for at least one section of the at least one arrow (4) in the longitudinal direction of the receiving area (5) and comprising at least one holding element (2, 3), said quiver having a flexible and elastically extensible tension element (6), in particular a rubber-elastic tension element, for holding the at least one arrow (4). For this purpose, the tension element (6) crosses the receiving area (5) at least once and thus forms at least one insert opening (7) for clamping the at least one inserted arrow (4). In order to allow an arrow (4) to be held in a stationary manner with low noise and so as to be easy to handle, the at least one tension element (6) crosses the receiving area (5) in a pre-tensioned manner.

Description

[0001] Arrow quiver and holder for at least one arrow

[0002] Technical area

[0003] The invention relates to an arrow quiver and a holder for at least one arrow with an arrow shaft, with a receptacle for at least one arrow section of the at least one arrow in the longitudinal direction of the receptacle and with at least one holding element which has a flexible and elastically extensible, in particular rubber-elastic, pulling element for holding the at least one arrow, for which purpose the pulling element crosses the receptacle at least once and thereby forms at least one insertion opening for clamping the at least one inserted arrow.

[0004] State of the art

[0005] Arrow quivers with a holder are known from the prior art. These have a flexible element in the form of a flap with a hook-and-loop fastener, allowing multiple arrows to be held securely in one quiver. To prevent noise caused by arrows colliding, the flap can be adjusted to the size of the opening using the hook-and-loop fastener. However, pulling the flap tightly using the hook-and-loop fastener is comparatively difficult and time-consuming. Furthermore, the quiver cannot be loaded with arrows when the flap is pulled tight, making handling more difficult.

[0006] Furthermore, equipping the arrow quiver is complex, as it requires, for example, removing the quiver while worn in order to insert arrows into the tabs with precise positioning. Furthermore, prior art according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from AT14809U1.

[0007] Description of the invention

[0008] The invention therefore has the task of creating a holder for arrows, based on the prior art, which can not only hold arrows in the quiver stably and noiselessly, but is also easy to handle when loading it with arrows.

[0009] The invention solves the problem by the features of claim 1.

[0010] By having at least one tension element running across the holder in a pre-tensioned state, its pre-tension makes it possible to clamp the at least one inserted arrow higher in the insertion opening. This can also be done on the arrow shaft, for example. This can further improve the force and / or form fit between the arrow and the holder, meaning that sufficient clamping force can be exerted even on arrows with thin shafts. This makes it possible to securely and stably fix a wide variety of arrows. In addition, the pre-tension can further improve the positioning of the arrow in the holder, thus resulting in noise-free holding. This also applies when multiple arrows are inserted, as the pre-tension distributes the tension of the at least one tension element evenly across the arrows in question, further increasing the stability of the holder.

[0011] Furthermore, the degree of pre-tension allows adjustment of both the secure hold of the arrow on the holder and the force required to insert the arrow. The holder can thus be adapted to the archer's needs. Thus, the holder according to the invention not only clamps securely and quietly, but is also user-friendly. Preferably, the tension element is a rubber band, rope, or cord, which further simplifies the design. Furthermore, a rubber band, rope, or cord can hold an arrow more quietly and more securely.

[0012] For example, the tension element is stretched longitudinally to its pre-tension > 10%, which may already be sufficient for a secure hold of the arrow. This hold can be further improved if the tension element is stretched longitudinally to its pre-tension in the range of 10 to 25%.

[0013] It is conceivable that the tension element has a thickness in the range of 2 to 5 mm (millimeters), for example, to hold common types of arrows firmly in place. Preferably, the tension element has a thickness in the range of 3 to 4 mm.

[0014] For example, it may prove to be sufficiently large for various shaft thicknesses of arrows if the insertion opening has an opening area of ​​maximum 12 mm 2 For example, an opening area of ​​maximum 9 mm has proven to be effective for the most common arrows. 2 .

[0015] Preferably, the insertion opening is formed between the at least one tension element and a receiving edge of the holder. This allows an arrow to be clamped between the tension element and the receiving edge, which can hold the arrow more securely. The receiving edge is, for example, circular and encircles the holder.

[0016] For example, at the insertion opening, the smallest normal distance between the tension element and the receiving edge is less than one thickness of the arrow shaft in order to ensure a sufficiently high clamping force to clamp the arrow.

[0017] The pull element can cross the mount multiple times, and the insertion opening can be formed between the pull element itself, which can further simplify the design of the mount. This can also distance the arrow from other parts of the mount more effectively, which can further improve the mount.

[0018] Preferably, the tension element crosses at least once as it passes through the holder. This creates a kind of mesh that allows the arrow to be picked up by the holder through elastic deflection movements of the tension element, regardless of the arrow's insertion position and / or position relative to the holder. This is done reliably and precisely, preventing the arrows from colliding with each other. This ensures quiet arrow picking up.

[0019] This is particularly the case if the tension element crosses the support in a grid-like manner, in particular with rectangular or square meshes.

[0020] If the holder has a first and a second holding element of the at least one holding element, wherein the first holding element is arranged at a distance from the first holding element in the longitudinal direction of the receptacle, it can thus be possible to clamp the inserted arrow, in particular on the arrow shaft, in two different positions. This ensures, among other things, that a held arrow does not strike other structural parts of the holder or other arrows in the receptacle, and thus cause noise, for example, if the holder moves or is shaken. The at least two holding elements thus further improve the stability for the noise-free holding of one or more arrows.

[0021] This is even more so if the first and second retaining elements are each located at an end area, especially in the last third, of the holder. This allows, among other things, sufficient spacing for the inserted arrow to be held precisely in place. The design of the holder can be further simplified if the holder has an elongated housing that forms the holder.

[0022] It can be advantageous for mounting the at least one tension element if the housing has two pluggable housing parts, a first of which has recesses for guiding the at least one tension element. This allows, for example, the tension element to be pre-tensioned or its pre-tension adjusted in a manner that is easy to handle. Furthermore, the plugged-together housing parts allow for easy replacement or repair of the tension element, should it be damaged, for example, by arrowheads.

[0023] Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable for the second housing part, in particular with projections, to secure the at least one tension element in the recesses. This ensures secure positioning of the tension element in the housing, even under high tensile loads.

[0024] However, it is also conceivable for the housing to have at least one tube as a third housing part, with first and second housing parts plugged together at each end of the tube. This makes it possible, for example, to create a holder for several arrows in a simple design that can also hold these arrows securely and quietly.

[0025] Preferably, the first and second housing parts form at least one tube between them and thus between each other. This allows, for example, a holder for a single arrow to be created in a structurally simple manner, which can also hold the arrow securely and quietly.

[0026] It is conceivable that the tube has an inner diameter in the range of 7 to 16 mm, especially in the range of 7 to 12 mm, to securely accommodate a single arrow. A tube with an inner diameter in the range of 20 to 100 mm, especially in the range of 35 to 45 mm, may be more advantageous for securely accommodating multiple arrows.

[0027] Preferably, the holder has an open end for inserting the arrow and a closed end opposite the first end, which can further improve the stability of the holder.

[0028] The holder according to the invention can be particularly suitable for an arrow quiver, for example a target quiver.

[0029] Short description of the drawing

[0030] The figures illustrate the subject matter of the invention in more detail using several exemplary embodiments.

[0031] Fig. 1 is a three-dimensional view of a holder for at least one arrow according to a first embodiment,

[0032] Fig. 1 a is an exploded view of Fig. 1 with an arrow,

[0033] Fig. 2 is a front view of the holder according to Fig. 1,

[0034] Fig. 3 is a detailed view of Fig. 1 a,

[0035] Fig. 4 is a three-dimensional view of a holder for at least one arrow according to a second embodiment,

[0036] Fig. 4a is an exploded view of Fig. 4 without arrows,

[0037] Fig. 5 is a frontal sectional view of the holder according to Fig. 4 and

[0038] Fig. 6 is a detailed view of Fig. 4a.

[0039] Way to implement the invention

[0040] According to Fig. 1, for example, a holder 1a is shown, which has two holding elements 2, 3 for at least one arrow 4 and a receptacle 5 for a partial section of the arrow 4 in the longitudinal direction of the receptacle 5, as can be seen in Fig. 1a. The two holding elements 2, 3 are constructed identically, of which, for the sake of simplicity, the holding element 2 will be described in more detail with reference to Figs. 2 and 3. Thus, the holding element 2 has a flexible and elastically extensible tension element 6 for holding the arrow 4, for which purpose the tension element 6 crosses the receptacle 5 at least once. This tension element 6, which runs transversely to the longitudinal extent L of the receptacle 5 over this receptacle 5, forms at least one insertion opening 7 for clamping the arrow 4, as can be seen in Fig. 2. The flexible tension element 6 is thus in contact with the arrow 4.

[0041] According to the invention, the tension element 6 crosses the receptacle 5 in a pre-tensioned state, i.e., it is stretched, for example, 15% longitudinally stretched. This allows the tension element 6 to hold the arrow 4 in the insertion opening 7 and thus in the receptacle 5 with a particularly strong force fit, preventing movement of the arrow 4 and thus holding it in place with low noise. This is especially true when multiple arrows 4 are inserted. Furthermore, the arrow 4 can be inserted in a user-friendly manner.

[0042] The tension element 6 is made of rubber, as shown in Figure 2, and is designed as a 3 mm thick rubber cord. The rubber cord can, for example, comprise several latex threads.

[0043] As can be seen in Fig. 2, the insertion opening 7 has an opening area of ​​9 mm 2which results from the fact that the tension element 6 crosses the holder 5 several times, namely eight times in the exemplary embodiment, as shown. In this way, insertion openings 7 are formed between the tension element 6 itself. The tension element 6 crosses itself several times as it crosses the holder 5, namely sixteen times, and this in a grid-like manner, with square meshes, which further supports the frictional connection for holding the arrow 4. In addition, insertion openings 7 are formed between the tension element 6 and a circular receiving edge 5a of the holder 5, as can be seen in Fig. 2. In the case of these insertion openings 7, the smallest normal distance between the tension element 6 and the receiving edge 5a of the holder 5 is less than the thickness of the arrow shaft 4a.

[0044] The first and second holding elements 2, 3 are also specially arranged on the holder 1a. Thus, the first holding element 2 is arranged at a distance from the second holding element 3 in the longitudinal direction of the receptacle 5 from the first holding element 2 in order to clamp the inserted arrow 4 to the arrow shaft 4a in two different positions. Thus, it can be seen in Fig. 1a that the first holding element 2 and the second holding element 3 are each arranged in an end region in the last third of the receptacle

[0045] 5 are arranged.

[0046] The holder 1a has an elongated housing 8, 9, which forms the receptacle 5 for the at least one arrow section of the at least one arrow 4, as can be seen in Fig. 1 or also for the holder 1b in Fig. 4.

[0047] Thus, the housing 8 of the holder 1 a comprises several housing parts 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d which can be plugged together. A first housing part 8a has recesses 10 for guiding the tension element 6. The tension element 6 is also mounted on this first housing part 8a.

[0048] 6, as can be seen in Fig. 3. The second housing part 8b has projections 11 which secure the tension element 6 in the recesses 10 when it is plugged onto the first housing part 8a. The third housing part 8c is designed as a tube 12 with an inner diameter of, for example, 45 mm. A first and second housing part 8a, 8b, which are plugged together, are plugged onto this third housing part, namely at each tube end 12, 12b of the tube 12, with the aid of a fourth housing part 8d. This results in a holder 1a that is particularly easy to assemble, even when the tension element 6 requires maintenance. This makes it easy to cover the holding elements 2, 3 with a tension element 6 each. This modular design of the holder 1a is also particularly mechanically stable and comparatively easy to manufacture.

[0049] In contrast to the holder 1a according to Figures 1 to 3, the holder 1b according to Figures 4 to 6 is designed differently on the housing 9. This holder 1b is suitable for individually receiving arrows 4 in separate receptacles 5 in separate individual tubes 12, as can be seen in Fig. 4. These three tubes 12 are formed by two shell-shaped housing parts 9a, 9b of the housing 9, as can be seen in Fig. 4a. The first housing part 9a also has recesses 10 for guiding the tension element 6. Anchoring is achieved with the mounting pins 6a, 6b of the tension element in the recess 10, as can be seen in Figs. 4a and 6.

[0050] The second housing part 9b, which is placed on the first housing part 9a, secures the tension element 6 in the recesses 10. The inner diameter of the tube 12 of the holder 1b is, for example, 11 mm.

[0051] The two shell-shaped housing parts 9a, 9b are secured to each other by a third housing part 9c. This creates a stable and robust holder 1b.

[0052] This holder 1 b can be fastened, for example, via a holder 13, such as with a clip, on a sheet, as can be seen in Fig. 5.

[0053] The holder 1 a is suitable, for example, for insertion into an arrow quiver not shown in detail, for example a target quiver, but can also be an arrow quiver itself.

[0054] Furthermore, it is mentioned that the at least one tension element 6 can also consist of several tension elements, which has not been shown in more detail.

[0055] In general, it is noted that "in particular" can be translated into English as "more particularly." A feature preceded by "in particular" is to be considered an optional feature that can be omitted and thus does not constitute a limitation, for example, of the claims. The same applies to "vorzugsweise," translated into English as "preferably."

Claims

Patent claims:

1. Holder for at least one arrow (4), with a receptacle (5) for at least one arrow section of the at least one arrow (4) in the longitudinal direction of the receptacle (5) and with at least one holding element (2, 3) which has a flexible and elastically extensible, in particular rubber-elastic, pulling element (6) for holding the at least one arrow (4), for which the pulling element (6) at least once the receptacle (5) and thereby at least one insertion opening (7) is formed for clamping the at least one inserted arrow (4), characterized in that the at least one tension element (6) crosses the receptacle (5) in a pre-tensioned manner.

2. Holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the tension element (6) is a rubber band, rope or cord.

3. Holder according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the tension element (6) is elongated for its pretensioning > 10%, in particular in the range of 10 to 25%, and / or that the at least one tension element (6) has a thickness in the range of 2 to 5 mm, in particular 3 to 4 mm.

4. Holder according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the insertion opening (7) has an opening area of ​​maximum 12 mm 2 , especially maximum 9 mm 2 , has.

5. Holder according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the insertion opening (7) is formed between the pulling element (6) and a receiving edge (5a), in particular a circular one, of the receptacle (5).

6. Holder according to claim 5, characterized in that at the insertion opening (7) the smallest normal distance between the tension element (6) and the receiving edge (5a) is less than one shaft thickness of the arrow shaft (4a).

7. Holder according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the pulling element (6) crosses the receptacle (5) several times and that the insertion opening (7) is formed between the at least one pulling element (6) itself.

8. Holder according to claim 7, characterized in that the tension element (6) crosses over the receptacle (5) at least once, in particular in a grid-like manner.

9. Holder according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the holder (1 a, 1 b) has a first and a second holding element (2, 3) of the at least one holding element (2, 3), wherein the first holding element (2) is arranged at a distance from the second holding element in the longitudinal direction of the receptacle (5) from the first holding element (3).

10. Holder according to claim 9, characterized in that the first and the second holding element (2, 3) are each arranged in an end region, in particular in the last third, of the receptacle (5).

11. Holder according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the holder (1 a, 1 b) has an elongated housing (8, 9) which forms the receptacle (5).

12. Holder according to claim 11, characterized in that the housing (8 or 9) has at least two housing parts (8a, 8b or 9a, 9b) which can be plugged together, of which a first housing part (8a or 9a) has recesses (10) for guiding the at least one tension element (6) and / or the second housing part (8b or 9b), in particular with projections (11), which secures at least one tension element (6) in the recesses (10).

13. Holder according to one of claims 12, characterized in that the housing has at least one tube (12) as a third housing part (8c), on whose Pipe ends (12a, 12b) are provided with first and second housing parts (8a, 8b) which are each plugged together.

14. Holder according to one of claims 12, characterized in that the first and second housing parts (9a, 9b) form at least one tube (12) between them.

15. Arrow quiver according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the tube (12) has an inner diameter in the range of 7 to 16 mm, in particular in the range of 7 to 12 mm, or that the tube (12) has an inner diameter in the range of 20 to 100 mm, in particular in the range of 35 to 45 mm.

16. Holder according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the receptacle (5) has an open end for inserting the arrow (4) and a closed end opposite the first end.

17. Arrow quiver with a holder (1 a, 1 b) according to one of claims 1 to 16.

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