Patent ID: 7226375
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
1. An arrow broadhead adapted for attaching to an open end of a hollow arrow shaft, the broadhead adapted for moving from a retracted position to an extended position when contacting a target, the broadhead comprising: a sliding shaft having a pointed tip, said pointed tip formed in a front portion of said shaft, said pointed tip tapered rearwardly and outwardly forming a tip base; at least two cutting blades pivotally attached to said tip base, said blades including an outer cutting edge and an inner edge, the inner edge of said blades including a beveled cam surface; a hollow collar for receiving a portion of said sliding shaft therethrough; and a sliding shaft housing having a bore hole therein and a threaded lower end, said hollow collar attached to a side of said bore hole, a lower end portion of said sliding shaft received in said bore hole, said threaded lower end of said sliding shaft housing adapted for receipt inside the open end of the hollow arrow shaft; whereby, when said pointed tip contacts a target, said sliding shaft moves inwardly through said hollow collar and into said bore hole and the beveled cam surface of said blades contacts a portion of a side of said hollow collar and moves said blades outwardly from a folded, retracted position into an extended position.