Case for Archery Equipment

Abstract

<heading lvl="0">Abstract of Disclosure< / heading> A case for archery equipment includes, interengaging first and second half portions connected for movement between open and closed positions. The first half portion includes a first wall defining a first interior recess and having a first mating rim. The first half portion further includes a plurality of first supports formed in the first wall, and located within the first interior recess. The second half portion includes a second wall defining a second interior recess and having a second mating rim. The second half portion further includes a plurality of second supports formed in the second wall and located within the second interior recess. Each first support has a first longitudinal axis and is aligned along a common first axis which intersects each first longitudinal axis normally within and defining a first common plane. Each second support has a second longitudinal axis and is aligned along a common second axis which intersects each second longitudinal axis normally within defining a second and common plane. The first and second planes are parallel and offset in the open position and aligned in opposition in the closed position such that each first support engages each said second support in mating contact. A load applied to the case in a closed position is distributed among the first and second supports and the first and second mating rims, resulting in a protective zone defined by the first and second interior recesses.

Description

Background of Invention[0001] The present invention relates generally to a case for archery equipment, and more particularly, to a molded, protective case which is adapted for easy, low-cost mass production manufacture and which prevents damage to the equipment stored therein, by even distribution of loads and forces thereupon.[0002] Transporting archery equipment, such as bows and arrows, has always been a difficult undertaking. By their very nature, the equipment is large and cumbersome. The equipment is also relatively delicate in comparison to its size. In particular, modern bows have very complex structure in order to provide the sophisticated functions now expected. While a bow may be disassembled for transportation, it is considered a major disadvantage if this is necessary. Accuracy is lost if these bows are disassembled. However, the bows and arrows are also very delicate when subjected to forces different from those of ordinary operation. Slight or unseen damage to bows ca...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] It is therefore a general object of the present invention to provide a protective case for the transportation and / or storage of archery equipment which is inexpensive, yet impact resistant, non-deformable, sturdy and durable.

Problems solved by technology

Transporting archery equipment, such as bows and arrows, has always been a difficult undertaking.

By their very nature, the equipment is large and cumbersome.

The equipment is also relatively delicate in comparison to its size.

In particular, modern bows have very complex structure in order to provide the sophisticated functions now expected.

While a bow may be disassembled for transportation, it is considered a major disadvantage if this is necessary.

Accuracy is lost if these bows are disassembled.

However, the bows and arrows are also very delicate when subjected to forces different from those of ordinary operation.

Slight or unseen damage to bows can result in catastrophic failure of the equipment, which could even injure the user.

The slightest tweak, curve or bend in the arrow shaft will cause the arrow to fly off course when in use, or with carbon fiber, an off-axis impact can destroy the arrow shaft.

For many reasons, there are obvious disadvantages to the soft-sided cases.

First, and foremost, is the lack of protection afforded the equipment inside.

As a result, they have rather limited usefulness for serious archers, or those concerned about the condition of their equipment.

Without a stiff exterior panel, the level of protection afforded is only sufficient for the infrequent or occasional user.

One disadvantage is the size of such a case.

Available only in conventional rectangularly-shaped designs, there is a considerable amount of extra space that is not used which renders the case cumbersome and unwieldy.

Another major disadvantage is the sizable planar side panels.

As a result, the sides of the case easily deform inward when subjected to an external load or force.

The side panels of such known cases are not designed to absorb or distribute significant impact forces.

The perimeter edges are designed to carry the loads; however, the metal bands are easily damaged and as such misalignment is common.

As a result, known suitcase designs permit deformation of the side panels to the extent that the bow and / or arrows can be damaged, and create haphazard load distributions.

As a result, they are unable to properly secure the carbon fiber arrows in position for transportation or use.

Transporting or storing bows inside either of the above prior art cases has obvious disadvantages; namely, the inability to ensure proper alignment and to protect the bow from damage by external forces.

Consequently, all previous design attempts to provide an adequate protective enclosure have failed.

Likewise, transporting or storing arrows inside the above-described cases has obvious disadvantages, namely, the inability to protect the arrow shafts from bending or breaking due to their weak designs.

Consequently, all previous design attempts to incorporate an arrow holder with or inside a case have failed to provide adequate protection.

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