Arrow component system with a reinforced insert assembly and arrowheads for smaller diameter arrows

Abstract

An arrow component system and broadhead are described that is designed to provide improved alignment and strength. The arrow component system includes a hidden or concealed-from-view insert inside the shaft (e.g., “a reinforced insert” or “a reinforced insert assembly”). A collar is included that is positioned or positionable over the shaft, and the collar includes a flange covering the front of the shaft and a tapered section at the rear of the collar. Additionally, an arrowhead design is provided that includes a shank of approximately 1.0 inches for small and micro diameter arrows.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An arrow component system for providing enhanced strength and alignment for an arrow, comprising:
 an insert that is cylindrical shaped and configured for insertion into an open end of a shaft of the arrow, wherein the insert includes a threaded end positioned proximate to the open end of the shaft upon insertion of the insert into the open end of the shaft and wherein the threaded end is configured for receiving a threaded end of a shank of an arrowhead; and   an impact collar comprising a hollow cylindrical-shaped sleeve with a first end and a second end and further comprising a flange with ring-shaped body affixed to the first end of the sleeve, wherein the sleeve has an inner diameter at least as large as an outer diameter of the open end of the shaft to allow the sleeve to be slid over the open end of the shaft prior to threading the arrowhead into the threaded end of the insert, wherein the ring-shaped body of the flange abuts the open end of the shaft when an entire length of the sleeve is slid over the open end of the shaft.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the ring-shaped body of the flange has a width that is in the range of 75 to 100 percent of the thickness of a sidewall of the shaft, whereby the flange extends orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the shaft of the arrow without extending beyond the inner diameter of the open end of the shaft. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the sleeve has a length as measured from the first end to the second end in the range of 0.5 to 1.5 inches. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the sleeve and the flange are formed of a metal with a tensile strength greater than about 100 ksi. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the sleeve is attached to an outer surface of the shaft of the arrow with adhesive. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the sleeve comprises a taper extending from the second end of the sleeve and wherein, within the taper, the sleeve has a first outer diameter distal to the second end of the sleeve and a second outer diameter at or proximate to the second end of the sleeve that is less than the first outer diameter. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the insert further includes a second end opposite the threaded end and wherein the insert has a solid core extending inward a distance from the second end toward the threaded end, whereby the insert reinforces the open end of the shaft of the arrow and sets a total upfront weight of the arrow. 
     
     
         8 . An arrow with enhanced strength and with improved alignment of an attached arrowhead with a threaded shank, comprising:
 an arrow shaft comprising a cylindrical sidewall defining a hollow core, wherein the sidewall of the arrow shaft comprises an open end;   an insert fully inserted into the hollow core of the arrow shaft via the open end, wherein the insert includes a threaded end positioned proximate to the open end upon insertion of the insert into the open end of the shaft and wherein the threaded end is configured for receiving a threaded end of a shank of an arrowhead; and   an impact collar extending over the open end of the shaft, wherein the impact collar comprises a cylindrical-shaped sleeve with a first end and a second end and further comprising a flange affixed to the first end of the sleeve, wherein the sleeve is configured to be slid over the open end of the shaft prior to threading the arrowhead into the threaded end of the insert, wherein the flange extends orthogonally from the first end of the flange and abuts the open end of the shaft.   
     
     
         9 . The arrow of  claim 8 , wherein the flange has a width that is in the range of 75 to 100 percent of the thickness of a sidewall of the arrow shaft, whereby the flange extends orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the arrow shaft without extending beyond the inner diameter of the open end of the arrow shaft. 
     
     
         10 . The arrow of  claim 8 , wherein the sleeve has a length as measured from the first end to the second end in the range of 0.5 to 1.5 inches. 
     
     
         11 . The arrow of  claim 10 , wherein the sleeve and the flange are formed of a metal with a tensile strength greater than about 100 ksi. 
     
     
         12 . The arrow of  claim 10 , wherein the sleeve is attached to an outer surface of the arrow shaft with adhesive. 
     
     
         13 . The arrow of  claim 10 , wherein the sleeve comprises a taper extending from the second end of the sleeve and wherein, within the taper, the sleeve has a first outer diameter distal to the second end of the sleeve and a second outer diameter at or proximate to the second end of the sleeve that is less than the first outer diameter. 
     
     
         14 . The arrow of  claim 8 , wherein the insert further includes a second end opposite the threaded end and wherein the insert has a solid core extending inward a distance from the second end toward the threaded end, whereby the insert reinforces the open end of the arrow shaft and sets a total upfront weight of the arrow. 
     
     
         15 . The arrow of  claim 8 , wherein the shank of the arrowhead has a length in the range of 0.5 to 1.5 inches and wherein the threaded end of the insert is positioned a depth within the hollow core of the arrow shaft that substantially matches the length of the shank. 
     
     
         16 . An arrowhead adapted for use with an arrow shaft with a hidden insert inserted in an open end, comprising:
 a shoulder;   a broadhead or field point attached to a first end of the shoulder;   a shank extending outward from a second end of the shoulder opposite the first end;   a threaded end portion extending outward from the shank opposite the shoulder and being configured for receipt within a threaded end of the hidden insert,   wherein the shank has a length greater than 0.375 inches.   
     
     
         17 . The arrowhead of  claim 16 , wherein the length of the shank is in the range of 0.5 to 1.5 inches. 
     
     
         18 . The arrowhead of  claim 17 , wherein the length of the shank is about 1.0 inches. 
     
     
         19 . The arrowhead of  claim 16 , wherein the shank is formed of a metal with a tensile strength greater than 100 ksi. 
     
     
         20 . The arrowhead of  claim 16 , wherein the shank has a solid body with a cylindrical shape and an outer diameter of about 0.2035 inches or about 0.1655 inches.