Lacrosse head to handle attachment

Abstract

A lacrosse head that enhances attachment and securement of the lacrosse head to a lacrosse handle can include an insert extending within a socket defined by a base of the head. The insert can include two or more expandable, resilient fingers that optionally are secured in a cantilevered manner to a bottom of the socket. The base and insert can be configured so that a fastener can be installed through at least one of the fingers to subsequently engage additional fingers, thereby moving the respective fingers radially outwardly to engage interior surfaces of the lacrosse handle and thereby secure the handle to the head.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to lacrosse equipment, and more particularly to a head to handle attachment system and related method.[0002]Most conventional lacrosse heads are manufactured so that they can be connected to a separately constructed lacrosse handle or shaft. The lacrosse heads typically include a screw hole molded into and defined by a throat of the lacrosse head. Most shafts come with one or two holes that are drilled in the end of the shaft. The shaft is sized and configured to be pushed into the throat. When the holes in the shaft and the head align, the installer can thread a screw through the holes with a tool to secure the head to the handle.[0003]Many times installation of the screw is difficult, particularly where the screw hole in the head does not align with the screw hole in the handle, or the screw size is mismatched to the holes. In such cases, the screw does not advance well into the holes, or there is slop between the scre...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The current embodiments provide a secure and reliable attachment between a lacrosse head and a handle. The attachment is achieved through an advanced construction that prevents loose over time. The attachment involves a base, a scoop, and sidewalls joined by a socket, with an insert disposed in the socket and including first and second fingers separated by a gap. A fastener is included to secure the head to the handle, with the fastener engaging the insert's lateral surfaces and the shaft's interior surfaces to further secure the shaft to the head. The attachment is simple and effective, providing a secure connection and preventing excessive wobble between the head and handle during use.

Problems solved by technology

Many times installation of the screw is difficult, particularly where the screw hole in the head does not align with the screw hole in the handle, or the screw size is mismatched to the holes.

In such cases, the screw does not advance well into the holes, or there is slop between the screw and the respective holes.

Depending on the skill of the installer, the resulting attachment of the head to the handle can be loose at first and can loosen further over time.

This creates a poor head to handle attachment, which results in head wobble and / or instability of the head relative to the shaft.

In turn, this can be a significant detriment to the use of a lacrosse stick in play.

Over time, however, depending on the materials of the head, the vigor of play with the lacrosse stick, or other factors, the head to handle attachment can loosen.

This, in turn, also results in head wobble and / or instability at the head to handle attachment.

Commonly, this results in stripping the hole defined by the handle with the screw so that the handle is compromised and either has to be replaced or another hole has to be drilled into the handle at another location to attach the head to the handle.

Further, a loose attachment between a head and a handle can result in noise, vibration in the handle, a cheap feel and other frustrations to the player.

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