Patent ID: 6200237
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
An expandable broadhead arrow tip for attachment to the forward end of an arrow shaft, including:a) a primary body having one end thereof adapted to be secured to the end of an arrow shaft and having a penetrating tip on the other end thereof;b) said primary body providing a sliding surface along a length thereof;c) a stop provided on said primary body, said stop being positionable along said primary body;d) said stop having a blade camming surface on a select portion thereof;e) a slidable body member on said primary member, said slidable body having at least a pair of blades mounted thereon, said slidable body arranged for sliding movement from said tip to said stop;f) said blades each having one end thereof rotatably mounted to said slidable body member, said blades being cammed outwardly against said stop when said body is moved toward said stop; and,g) blade restraining means to normally hold said blades in a folded position and releasing said blades to a target penetrating position as said slidable body member is moved towards said stop.