Arrow launcher

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrow launcher (1) consisting of a firing device (2) for arrows (3) and at least one arrow (3) that can be fired with the firing device (2), which arrow has an arrow shaft (4) designed as a tube having a first shaft end (5) and a second shaft end (6), an arrowhead (7) at the first shaft end (5), an end element (8) at the second shaft end (6) and a flexible longitudinal element (9) accommodated in the arrow shaft (4), the flexible longitudinal element having a first fastening point (10) and a second fastening point (11), which arrow is fastened at the first fastening point (10) to the arrowhead (7) and at the second fastening point (11) to a retaining body (12) and the length of which is greater than a distance between the first shaft end (5) and the second shaft end (6), wherein a detachable connecting device (13) is provided between the end element (8) and the second shaft end (6), wherein a retaining device (14) is provided that is designed to retain the end element (8) on the firing device (2) when the arrow (3) has been fired.

Description

[0001] Arrow throwing device

[0002] The invention relates to an arrow-throwing device comprising a launching device for arrows, in particular a crossbow or a bow and arrow, and at least one arrow that can be launched with the launching device, according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0003] Arrows fired from crossbows or bows are generally collected, which can be time-consuming and laborious. To simplify this process, crossbows have been developed with a retrieval device for a string that can be attached to the arrow. This allows the fired arrow to be easily retrieved using the string. Alternative designs feature a multi-section arrow with a connecting string integrated within it.

[0004] The US 9, 220, 249 Bl of fenbart describes a crossbow with a spool on which fishing line is wound. The fishing line is also connected to an arrow to be fired. After the arrow is fired, it can be retrieved by winding the fishing line back onto the spool. A disadvantage is that the crossbow must be equipped with the spool for this to work. Furthermore, there is a risk that the fishing line will come loose from the spool during handling or transport of the crossbow.

[0005] From US Patent 8,696,498, a tracking device is known with an arrow having a hollow shaft containing a string. The string is connected to an arrowhead and a cam assembly. The cam assembly is detachably attached to the rear end of the arrow shaft. The cam assembly also has barbs designed to engage when the arrow penetrates a wild animal. When the arrowhead and shaft are driven through the animal, the barbs cause the cam assembly to become embedded in the animal and detach from the shaft. Thus, the arrow is pulled along the string by the animal and is not lost. However, this design is unsuitable for fishing or generally in situations where the hit animal continues to move.The object of the invention is to create an arrow launcher of the type mentioned above, which avoids or at least reduces the disadvantages known from the prior art. The arrow launcher should allow for the easy retrieval of an arrow fired from the launching device, even if the hit object, in particular an animal, continues to move. In particular, the arrow launcher should be suitable for fishing. Furthermore, the arrow launcher should be easy and inexpensive to manufacture and as simple as possible to operate. Reloading the launching device with an arrow should be as quick as possible.

[0006] For this purpose, the invention provides an arrow-throwing device as defined in claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are specified in the dependent claims.

[0007] The problem is solved by providing a retaining device designed to hold the arrow's end element against the launching device in the released state. The arrow launcher thus consists of a launching device for arrows, which may be, in particular, a crossbow or a bow, and at least one arrow that can be launched by the launching device. An arrow that can be launched by the launching device is understood to be an arrow designed for firing with the launching device. The arrow has a shaft shaped like a tube, with a first shaft end and a second shaft end opposite the first. The arrow further has an arrowhead at the first shaft end, a tip at the second shaft end, and a flexible longitudinal element mounted in the shaft, which has a first attachment point and a second attachment point.The end piece at least partially closes off the arrow shaft at the second end. The flexible longitudinal element is attached to the arrowhead at the first attachment point and to a retaining body at the second attachment point. When the arrow is released, the retaining body is connected to the launching device. The first attachment point can be located at one end of the flexible longitudinal element, and the second attachment point can be located at the other end. Alternatively, the first and / or second attachment point can be located between the two ends of the flexible longitudinal element. When the arrow is released, the distance between the retaining body and the launching device is less than the distance between the retaining body and the arrowhead.In each case, the length of the flexible longitudinal element is greater than the distance between the first and second ends of the shaft. The length of the flexible longitudinal element is defined in its extended state. The flexible longitudinal element, housed within the arrow shaft, is therefore arranged between the arrowhead and the holding body, particularly along an inner surface of the shaft, in a space-saving manner, preferably coiled, at least in sections. The flexible longitudinal element may also protrude from the shaft or from the end of the unfired arrow. The flexible longitudinal element serves to connect the arrowhead to the holding body, whereby, in the fired state, the arrowhead and shaft move away from the holding body essentially in the direction of travel, thereby drawing the flexible longitudinal element out of the shaft.In order to ensure that the flexible longitudinal element can be reliably pulled out of the arrow shaft with as little resistance as possible and without affecting the flight path of the arrowhead, a connecting device is provided between the end element and the second shaft end, which, in a state in which the arrow has been shot and the end element is held back, releases the end element from the second shaft end.

[0008] To retain the end element of the released arrow and thus allow its separation from the second shaft end, a retaining device is provided. This device is designed to hold the end element against the launching device when the arrow is released. Thus, the end element and the retaining body are prevented from moving with the arrowhead when the arrow is released. When the arrow is released, the entire arrow initially accelerates in the direction of travel. Subsequently, however, the end element is held against the launching device by the retaining device. Due to the detachable connection between the end element and the second shaft end, the retained end element is separated from the continuing movement of the second shaft end. The second shaft end is then opened, and the flexible longitudinal element can exit the arrow shaft.Since the holding mechanism is also prevented from moving with the arrowhead, the flexible longitudinal element is pulled out of the arrow shaft and unfolds lengthwise to its full length or until it strikes the intended target. The arrowhead and shaft, however, remain connected to the holding mechanism and therefore to the launching device via the flexible longitudinal element. Thus, the arrowhead and shaft of the released arrow can be reliably located and retrieved via the flexible longitudinal element even if the object struck by the arrow moves.

[0009] When the description refers to locations and directions such as "above," "below," "front," "back," "longitudinal direction," "transverse direction," or "direction of fire," these refer to the intended use of the dart launcher. In its intended use, the dart launcher is aimed at a designated target. The term "vertical" means in the direction of gravity, from "above" to "below," or vice versa. If the dart launcher is to be used in a different position, the location and direction specifications must be adjusted accordingly.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the retaining element is either the end element or arranged on the launching device. Thus, the flexible longitudinal element can be attached to the end element or the launching device at its second attachment point, and in particular, can be detachably attached. For example, the end element or the launching device can have a through-opening through which the flexible longitudinal element is passed and knotted. For even faster fixation, the flexible longitudinal element can, for example, be clamped to the launching device as a retaining element by means of a spring-loaded clamp. If the retaining element is arranged on the launching device, the distance of the retaining element from the launching device can be zero.

[0011] If the retaining device is the flexible longitudinal element that protrudes from the arrow shaft and is attached to the launching device, or if it is an additional flexible longitudinal element attached to the launching device, via which the end element is attached to the launching device, the arrow launcher can be manufactured particularly cost-effectively. In particular, only minor modifications to commercially available launching devices are required to attach the flexible longitudinal element or the additional flexible longitudinal element to the launching device. For example, the flexible longitudinal element contained within the arrow shaft is knotted or otherwise connected to the end element, and a further end section of the flexible longitudinal element is knotted or otherwise connected to the launching device.Thus, the flexible longitudinal element connects the arrowhead to the end element, and the end element to the launching device. When the arrow is released and the flexible longitudinal element essentially spontaneously retains the also-released end element, restraining forces act upon the flexible longitudinal element. To prevent the flexible longitudinal element from being subjected to these restraining forces, an additional flexible longitudinal element can be provided to retain the released end element. Advantageously, this allows the flexible longitudinal element housed within the arrow shaft to be designed for lower tensile stress and therefore be thinner but longer.

[0012] If, however, the retaining device is a stripping device arranged on the launching device with a through-opening positioned in one direction of the arrow's launch, the dimension of which in a transverse direction to the launching direction is larger than the outer diameter of the arrow shaft and smaller than the extent of the end element in the same transverse direction, the end element can be retained by the stripping device. A separate and generally manually created retaining connection between the end element and the launching device, such as tying the end element to the launching device, is therefore unnecessary. To prepare the arrow launcher for a shot, only the arrow needs to be picked up in the launching device. Thus, the arrow launcher can be operated in the same way as known launching devices.The stripper device is positioned upstream of the end element of the arrow, which is held in the launching device, when viewed in the direction of the arrow's launch. The stripper device can be formed integrally with the launching device or be connectable to it, preferably detachably. For example, the stripper device can be screwed to the launching device and / or slid or attached to it. It is particularly advantageous if the stripper device is designed for retrofitting a commercially available launching device. The opening of the stripper device is dimensioned sufficiently large to allow the shaft of the launched arrow to pass through, but small enough to prevent the end element from passing through.

[0013] It is particularly advantageous if the stripping device has at least one stripping pin or a stripping bracket. If a single stripping pin is provided, it can be bent into a bracket or a hook on which the end element catches. If, on the other hand, two stripping pins are provided side by side, they are spaced apart by a distance less than the transverse extent of the end element. A stripping bracket, however, can be attached to the launching device at both ends, thereby forming a circumferentially complete opening to reliably retain the end element. The stripping bracket can also be designed as a plate with the opening.

[0014] A particularly simple design can provide for a retaining device that is a hook arranged on the end element, which is designed to engage a string of the launching device. In this way, no modification of the launching device is necessary. The hook can be designed to create a positive connection between the end element and the string. The string serves to accelerate the arrow being launched.

[0015] Furthermore, the end element may be connected to an arrow nock, and in particular, may be formed integrally with the arrow nock. The arrow nock serves to engage the string of the launching device with the arrow to be fired. If the end element and the arrow nock are designed as two separate but connectable components, commercially available arrow nocks can be used. For example, the arrow nock is inserted into or placed onto the end element. In the case of an end element that is integrally formed with the arrow nock, this connection process is unnecessary.

[0016] It is particularly advantageous if the flexible longitudinal element and / or the additional flexible longitudinal element is designed as a cord, especially a fishing line. The cord is inherently flexible and can be easily and compactly stored within the arrow shaft.

[0017] To allow for cleaning or replacement of the arrowhead or butt piece if necessary, or to provide access to the interior of the arrow shaft, the arrowhead and / or butt piece may be designed to be removable from the shaft and thus reattachable. The arrowhead, which is made of plastic or metal, for example, is preferably attached to the arrow shaft by either a push-fit or screw-on mechanism. The butt piece is also preferably designed to be reattached to the shaft after removal. This allows the shot arrow to be reused.

[0018] For a simple arrow launcher design, the flexible longitudinal element can be attached to the arrowhead and / or the holding body via a clamping connection. Preferably, the clamping connection is detachable. This allows the flexible longitudinal element to be removed from and reattached to the arrowhead and / or the holding body as needed. For example, a clamping device creating the connection can be at least partially elastic in the transverse direction of the arrow and be compressed in this transverse direction when the arrowhead and / or the holding body are connected to the arrow shaft, thereby clamping the flexible longitudinal element to the arrowhead and / or the holding body.

[0019] Preferably, the connecting device provided between the end element and the second shaft end is at least an adhesive joint, at least a strip of adhesive tape, or an annular projection designed for an interference fit. The adhesive joint, the adhesive tape, or the interference fit is designed to release the connection between the end element and the second shaft end due to the tensile force between the retained end element and the released arrow shaft. The annular projection can encircle the second shaft end or be inserted into it. The adhesive tape can be arranged on the outer surface of the arrow shaft or, like the adhesive joint, on the end face of the arrow shaft, i.e., at the second shaft end.Alternatively, the connecting device provided between the end element and the second component can be a magnetic device, wherein a magnet is provided on one end element and the second component, and a magnetically attracted, in particular ferromagnetic, material is provided on the other end element and the second component, or magnets of opposite polarity are positioned opposite each other on the end element and the second component. The magnetic connection can be produced quickly and is characterized by largely constant connecting forces over a long period. Thus, the connecting force that must be overcome when detaching the end element from the second component can also be precisely determined.

[0020] According to another embodiment, an auxiliary rod can be provided, wherein the sum of the auxiliary rod's outer diameter and twice the diameter of the flexible longitudinal element is smaller than the arrow shaft's inner diameter. The auxiliary rod serves to insert the flexible longitudinal element into the arrow shaft, for example, by winding the flexible longitudinal element onto the auxiliary rod and inserting the rod, along with the flexible longitudinal element, into the arrow shaft. The auxiliary rod is then pulled out of the arrow shaft while holding or restraining the flexible longitudinal element. The inserted flexible longitudinal element can then be connected to the arrowhead and the retaining body. In this way, the flexible longitudinal element, which has been deployed after the arrow has been shot, can be reinserted into the arrow shaft in a space-saving manner.

[0021] The invention will be further explained below with reference to preferred, non-limiting embodiments and the drawings. The drawings show:

[0022] Fig. 1 shows an arrow-throwing device according to the invention, consisting of a crossbow and an arrow that can be fired with the crossbow, before the arrow is fired;

[0023] Fig. 2 shows the arrow throwing device from Fig. 1 during the release of the arrow;

[0024] Fig. 3 shows the arrow from Fig. 1 in an expanded view;

[0025] Fig. 4 shows an arrow throwing device according to the invention consisting of a bow and an arrow that can be shot with the bow, during the shooting of the arrow;

[0026] Fig. 5 shows a detail A from Fig. 4 in an enlarged view;

[0027] Fig. 6 shows a sectional view of an end element of the arrow designed as a holding body;

[0028] Fig. 7 shows an end element which rests on a symbolically represented crossbow, with the holding body being arranged on the crossbow;

[0029] Fig. 8 shows an end element resting on a symbolically represented crossbow, wherein a flexible longitudinal element protruding from an arrow shaft and attached to the crossbow is a retaining device; Fig. 9 shows an end element resting on a symbolically represented crossbow, wherein an additional flexible longitudinal element attached to the crossbow is the retaining device;

[0030] Fig. 10 shows a wiping device arranged on the crossbow in the form of a wiping bar as a retaining device;

[0031] Fig. 11 shows a scraper device arranged on the crossbow in the form of two scraper pins as a retaining device;

[0032] Fig. 12 shows an arrowhead in a sectional view; and

[0033] Fig. 13 shows a support rod with a flexible longitudinal element wound around it, during insertion into an arrow shaft, in symbolic representation.

[0034] Fig. 1 shows an arrow-throwing device 1 consisting of a launching device 2 for arrows 3 and at least one arrow 3 that can be launched by the launching device 2. According to Fig. 1, the launching device 2 is a crossbow 2a. The crossbow 2a has two firing arms 25 and a string 26 connected to the firing arms 25. To launch the arrow 3, the string 26 is pulled backwards against the direction of fire R and thereby cocked, the arrow 3 is inserted into the crossbow 2a, and a trigger 27 is pulled, releasing the string 26 and accelerating the arrow 3 in the direction of fire R. Crossbows 2a and bows 2b are known to those skilled in the art, which is why their general operation is not explained in more detail within the scope of this description.

[0035] Fig. 3 shows the arrow 3 in an expanded view. The arrow 3 has a tube-shaped shaft 4 with a first shaft end 5 and a second shaft end 6, an arrowhead 7 at the first shaft end 5, a tip element 8 at the second shaft end 6, and a flexible longitudinal element 9 mounted in the arrow shaft 4, which has a first attachment point 10 and a second attachment point 11. The flexible longitudinal element 9 can be designed as a cord 9a, in particular as a fishing line 9b. The flexible longitudinal element 9 extends at least between the first attachment point 10 and the second attachment point 11, but can extend beyond the first attachment point 10 and / or the second attachment point 11. The flexible longitudinal element 9 is attached at the first attachment point 10 to the arrowhead 7 and at the second attachment point 11 to a retaining body 12.The retaining element 12 thus serves to hold the flexible longitudinal element 9 to the launching device 2, even after the arrow 3 has been released. In the example according to Fig. 3, the retaining element 12 is the end element 8. In its extended state, the flexible longitudinal element 9 has a length greater than the distance between the first shaft end 5 and the second shaft end 6. To ensure that the flexible longitudinal element 9 is pulled out of the arrow shaft 4 as a result of the arrow 3 being released, a connecting device 13 is provided between the end element 8 and the second shaft end 6. This connecting device releases the end element 8 from the second shaft end 6 when the arrow 3 has been released and the end element 8 is being held in place (see, for example, Fig. 2). To retain the end element 8 on the launching device 2 in the fired state of the arrow 3, a retaining device 14 is provided, which is not shown in Fig. 3.The connecting device 13 can be at least an adhesive joint, or at least an adhesive tape, or an annular projection designed for an interference fit. Alternatively, the connecting device 13 can be a magnetic connection or a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0036] Fig. 7, in contrast to Fig. 3, in which the holding body 12 is the end element 8, shows an embodiment in which the holding body 12 is arranged on the launching device 2. For this purpose, the flexible longitudinal element 9 is led out of the end element 8 through a discharge opening 29 in the end element 8 and attached to the holding body 12.

[0037] Figures 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8 to 11 show examples of four different retaining devices 14 and two different holding bodies 12. The retaining device 14 is designed to hold the end element 8 against the launching device 2 when the arrow 3 is fired. The holding body 12 is designed to prevent the end of the flexible longitudinal element 9 facing away from the arrowhead 7 from being launched from the launching device 2.

[0038] In the example shown in Fig. 8, the retaining device 14 is the flexible longitudinal element 9 itself. This protrudes from the arrow shaft 4, is fixed to the end element 8, and is also attached to the launching device 2 by means of an end section 30 extending from the end element 8. For example, the section of the flexible longitudinal element 9 protruding from the arrow shaft 4 passes through openings 28 in the end element 8 at least once and exits the end element 8 via an outlet opening 29. The end section 30 exiting the outlet opening 29 is attached to the retaining body 12, which is arranged on the launching device 2. In the example shown in Fig. 8, the flexible longitudinal element 9 is thus fixed to both the end element 8 and the launching device 2, meaning that the end element 8 is also fixed to the launching device 2 via the flexible longitudinal element 9.

[0039] In the example shown in Fig. 9, the retaining device 14 is an additional flexible longitudinal element 17 attached to the launching device 2. The additional flexible longitudinal element 17 can be, for example, a cord 9a, in particular a fishing line 9b, a strap, or a chain. The additional flexible longitudinal element 17 is attached at one end to the retaining body 12, which is arranged on the launching device 2, and at the other end to the end element 8. Thus, the end element 8 is retained by the additional flexible longitudinal element 17. For example, the additional flexible longitudinal element 17 passes through openings 28 in the end element 8 at least once. The flexible longitudinal element 9, which is received in the arrow shaft 4, terminates in the end element 8. Thus, the end element 8 is attached to the launching device 2 via the additional flexible longitudinal element 17.

[0040] In the example shown in Figures 1, 2, 10, and 11, the retaining device 14 is a stripping device 18 arranged on the launching device 2. In the examples shown in Figures 1, 2, and 10, the stripping device 18 has a stripping bar 21. The stripping device 18 shown has a through-opening 19 in a firing direction R of the arrow 3. The dimension of the through-opening 19 in a transverse direction Q to the firing direction R is larger than the outer diameter of the arrow shaft 4 and smaller than the extent of the end element 8 in the same transverse direction Q. Thus, the arrow shaft 4 can be fired through the through-opening 19, while the end element 8 is too large to pass through the through-opening 19 and is therefore stripped off by the fired arrow shaft 4.

[0041] Fig. 11 shows a stripping device 18, which has at least one stripping pin 20, or in the illustrated example, two stripping pins 20. Even in the case of two stripping pins 20, the dimension of the through-opening 19 formed between the stripping pins 20 in the transverse direction Q is larger than the outer diameter of the arrow shaft 4 but smaller than the extent of the end element 8 in the same transverse direction Q.

[0042] Fig. 4 shows an arrow-throwing device 1 consisting of a bow 2b as a launching device 2 and an arrow 3 that can be launched with it. In the example according to Fig. 4, a retaining device 14 is shown, which is a hook 31 arranged on the end element 8, which is designed to engage a string 26 of the launching device 2, in particular of the bow 2b.

[0043] Fig. 6 shows an end element 8 in a longitudinal section and Fig. 12 shows an arrowhead 7 in a longitudinal section. The end element 8 can be connected to an arrow nock 22 and, in particular, as can be seen in the illustrated examples, can be formed integrally with the arrow nock 22. The arrow nock 22 can have a recess, preferably a slot, for the engagement of a string 26 of the launching device 2. The arrowhead 7 and / or the end element 8 can be designed to be detachable from the arrow shaft 4 and thus reconnectable. The flexible longitudinal element 9 can be attached to the arrowhead 7 and / or to the retaining body 12 via a clamping connection 23.

[0044] Fig. 13 shows an example of an auxiliary rod 24 around which the flexible longitudinal element 9 is wound, which is only partially shown in Fig. 13. In order to be able to insert the auxiliary rod 24 with the flexible longitudinal element 9 into the arrow shaft 4, the sum of the outer diameter of the auxiliary rod 24 and twice the diameter of the flexible longitudinal element 9 must be smaller than the inner diameter of the arrow shaft 4.

[0045] To insert the flexible longitudinal element 9 into the arrow shaft 4, the auxiliary rod 24 with the flexible longitudinal element 9 wound around it can be inserted into the arrow shaft 4. Then, while holding the flexible longitudinal element 9, the auxiliary rod 24 can be pulled out of the arrow shaft 4. This leaves the flexible longitudinal element 9 in the arrow shaft 4. The arrowhead 7 can then be attached to the first attachment point 10 and the retaining body 12 to the second attachment point 11 of the flexible longitudinal element 9. Furthermore, the arrowhead 7 can be mounted on the first shaft end 5 and the end element 8 on the second shaft end 6. To fire the arrow 3, the assembled arrow 3, or a previously manufactured arrow 3, is inserted into the launching device 2.If the retaining body 12 is the end element 8 and the retaining device 14 is the stripping device 18, the arrow 3 can be engaged with the drawn string 26 and the trigger 27 pulled without any further fastening measures. If the retaining body 12 is arranged on the launching device 2, the flexible longitudinal element 9 is attached to the retaining body 12 before the trigger 27 is pulled. If the retaining device 14 is the flexible longitudinal element 9, the flexible longitudinal element 9 is attached to the launching device 2 before the trigger 27 is pulled. If the retaining device 14 is the additional flexible longitudinal element 17, the additional flexible longitudinal element 17 is attached to the launching device 2 before the trigger 27 is pulled. If the retaining device 14 is the hook 31 arranged on the end element 8, the hook 31 is hooked into the string 26 of the firing device 2 before the trigger 27 is actuated.

[0046] Fig. 2 shows the arrow launcher 1 in a state in which the arrow 3 has been launched a short distance. By pulling the trigger 27, the arrow 3 was accelerated in the direction of fire R. However, due to the retaining device 14, the end element 8 is prevented from moving together with the arrowhead 7 and the arrow shaft 4, whereupon the end element 8 separates from the arrow shaft 4 and the flexible longitudinal element 9 can exit the arrow shaft 4 and unfold. Since the retaining body 12 is also prevented from moving with the arrowhead 7 and the arrow shaft 4, the launched arrowhead 7 and the arrow shaft 4 can be retrieved via the flexible longitudinal element 9.

[0047] The length of the flexible longitudinal element 9 can, for example, be between 5 m and 30 m.

[0048] The arrow throwing device 1 is particularly, but by no means exclusively, suitable for hunting fish.

Claims

Patent claims:

1. Arrow-throwing device (1) comprising a launching device (2) for arrows (3), in particular a crossbow (2a) or a bow (2b), and at least one arrow (3) launchable with the launching device (2), which arrow (3) has an arrow shaft (4) designed as a tube with a first shaft end (5) and a second shaft end (6), an arrowhead (7) at the first shaft end (5), an end element (8) at the second shaft end (6), and a flexible longitudinal element (9) received in the arrow shaft (4) with a first attachment point (10) and a second attachment point (11), which is attached at the first attachment point (10) to the arrowhead (7) and at the second attachment point (11) to a retaining body (12), and whose length is greater than a distance between the first shaft end (5) and the second shaft end (6), wherein between the end element (8) and the second A connecting device (13) is provided at the shaft end (6),which in a state in which the arrow (3) has been fired and the end element (8) is retained, a separation of the end element, (8) releases from the second shaft end (6), characterized in that a retaining device (14) is provided which is designed to retain the end element (8) on the launching device (2) in the shot state of the arrow (3).

2. Arrow throwing device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the holding body (12) is the end element (8) or is arranged on the launching device (2).

3. Arrow throwing device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the retaining device (14) is the flexible longitudinal element (9) and this extends out of the arrow shaft (4) and is attached to the launching device (2), or is an additional flexible longitudinal element (17) attached to the launching device (2), over which flexible longitudinal element (9) or additional flexible longitudinal element (17) the end element (8) is attached to the launching device (2).

4. Arrow throwing device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the retaining device (14) has a feature attached to the The firing device (2) is a stripping device (18) with a through-opening (19) arranged in a firing direction (R) of the arrow (3), the dimension of which in a transverse direction (Q) to the firing direction (R) is larger than an outer diameter of the arrow shaft (4) and less than an extent of the end element (8) in the same transverse direction (Q).

5. Arrow throwing device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the stripping device (18) has at least one stripping pin (20) or a stripping bracket (21).

6. Arrow throwing device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the retaining device (14) is a hook (31) arranged on the end element (8), which is designed to engage a string (26) of the launching device (2).

7. Arrow throwing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the end element (8) is connected to an arrow nock (22) and is in particular formed integrally with the arrow nock (22).

8. Arrow throwing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the flexible longitudinal element (9) and / or the additional flexible longitudinal element (17) is designed as a cord (9a), in particular as a fishing line (9b).

9. Arrow throwing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the arrow tip (7) and / or the end element (8) are designed to be removable from the arrow shaft (4) and thus reconnectable.

10. Arrow throwing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the flexible longitudinal element (9) is attached to the arrow tip (7) and / or to the holding body (12) via a clamping connection (23).

11. Arrow throwing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the connecting device (13) is at least an adhesive point or at least an adhesive tape or an annular projection designed for a press fit. 18 12. Arrow throwing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that an auxiliary rod (24) is provided for inserting the flexible longitudinal element (9) wound onto the auxiliary rod (24) into the arrow shaft (4), wherein a sum formed from an outer diameter of the auxiliary rod (24) and twice the diameter of the flexible longitudinal element (9) is smaller than an inner diameter of the arrow shaft (4).

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