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- the present invention generally relates to archery equipment. More particularly, the present invention relates to a unitary broadhead blade unit for hunting arrows, along with a method for manufacturing a unitary blade unit for a modular broadhead.
- archery broadheads are made from multiple pieces that are fitted together.
- the pieces may include individual blades, a tip, and/or other connecting parts.
- Traditional broadheads also include a means for connecting the broadhead to an arrow, such as a receptacle designed to fit over the shaft of an arrow, with threads or glue to secure the broadhead to an arrow.
- a receptacle designed to fit over the shaft of an arrow, with threads or glue to secure the broadhead to an arrow.
- Such broadheads can be expensive to manufacture, and they can become loose, and may even separate, through use or transport.
- FIG. 1 hereto discloses a monolilthic broadhead, including a ferrule 8 and a plurality of blades 5 .
- FIGS. 8A, 8B , and 9 of Grace, Jr. which along with the accompanying text at col. 2, line 49 through col. 4, line 29 are incorporated herein by reference, discloses a method of manufacturing the broadhead using a process known as metal injection molding.
- the broadhead produced by the method described in Grace, Jr. provides several disadvantages.
- the entire unit must be replaced in order to replace the blades, even if the remainder of the unit (i.e., the ferrule) is suitable for re-use.
- the entire unit must be replaced.
- a method of manufacturing a unitary blade unit for a modular broadhead includes providing (i.e., using) a mold having one or more cavities that define a multiple-bladed blade unit.
- a mixture of metal and binder is inserted into the mold, and the mixture is compacted in the mold to form an intermediate blade unit.
- the intermediate blade unit is processed to remove at least a portion of the binder and sintered to form a sintered blade unit.
- the blades of the sintered blade unite are sharpened to form a cutting edge on each blade to yield a final blade unit.
- the final blade unit requires a separate ferrule in order to attach to an arrow.
- the mixture is in powdered form, and the sintering step may include sintering at an elevated temperature and pressure.
- a method of manufacturing a blade unit for a modular broadhead includes using metal injection molding to form a blade unit from a mixture that includes metal and a binder.
- the blade unit has at least two blades and requires a separate ferrule in order to attach to an arrow.
- the method may also include manufacturing a separate adapter for securing the blade unit to the ferrule.
- the method may include forming the blade unit to include a first integral adapter for securing the blade unit to the ferrule, as well as manufacturing a second separate adapter for further securing the blade unit to the ferrule.
- a method of manufacturing a blade unit for a modular broadhead includes arranging multiple components in the form of a blade unit for a modular broadhead.
- An energy beam is directed toward contact segments (i.e., locations where at least two components are in contact) to weld the components into a blade unit.
- the components may include blades, a cap structure for receiving a separable ferrule, and/or a collar for receiving a separable ferrule.
- the energy beam may be a laser
- the method may include focusing the energy beam toward a contact segment using one or more devices such as a focus cell, a lens, and/or a mirror. A focal point of the energy beam may be moved along a contact segment in a direction from a tip of the blade unit to a base of the blade unit.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a prior art monolithic broadhead.
- FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present inventive unitary blade unit, with a separate ferrule.
- FIG. 3 is a non-exploded view of the blade unit of FIG. 2 , also illustrating a separate ferrule before the ferrule engages with the blade unit.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a unitary blade unit before a ferrule engages with the blade unit.
- FIGS. 5A, 5B , and 5 C show isolated views of the base collar originally shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 with preferred dimensions.
- FIGS. 6A, 6B , and 6 C show isolated views of the cap originally shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 with preferred dimensions.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate variations of a unitary blade unit where a separate cap is not required.
- FIG. 8 illustrates preferred steps of manufacturing a unitary blade unit using metal injection molding.
- FIG. 9 illustrates exemplary blades that may be produced when manufacturing a blade unit using metal injection molding.
- FIG. 10 illustrates a preferred laser welding process
- FIG. 11 provides a close-up view of an exemplary tip structure for a blade unit as produced by the laser welding process of FIG. 10 .
- FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate a first preferred embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2 defines the preferred elements of an embodiment in an expanded view of a blade unit as it receives a ferrule
- FIG. 3 illustrates an as-built view of the embodiment while receiving a ferrule.
- blade unit 10 includes three blades 16 . More than three blades may be used, although three is the preferred number of blades.
- Each blade 16 has a razor edge 12 and a base 14 .
- each blade extends radially from a common frontal point 18 to its base 14 .
- frontal point 18 is formed by the intersection of the at least two of the razor edges 12 to provide the ability to cut a target with the razor edges 12 on contact.
- a tip is sometimes referred to as a “chisel-type” or “cut on contact” tip.
- the frontal point 18 may comprise another tip, such as a conical, cylindrical, pyramid-shaped, screwdriver-tip-shaped, or any other type of point that provides a shield or initial contact point over or adjacent to a frontal area of the blades for a “punch cut” before the razor edges meet the target.
- An example of a conical tip 6 for a punch cut is shown in FIG. 1 .
- the blades 16 are interconnected to provide a single, solid blade unit 10 . This may be done by welding or brazing the three blades 16 together. Alternately, the blade unit 10 may be singly formed with casting or metal injection molding. The blade unit may also be made by any other means now known or later developed so long as the process produces a unitary blade unit with a tip of some type that is integral with the blade unit.
- each blade 16 is connected to a base collar 20 that has a central aperture 22 in alignment with a cap 24 .
- the cap 24 is connected to an interior portion of each blade 16 at a location that is between the collar 20 and the frontal point 18 .
- the cap 24 has a first means for receiving a ferrule 30 after a ferrule 30 is passed through the central aperture 22 of the base collar 20 .
- the means for receiving the ferrule is preferably a series of threads 26 , which optionally may be tapered to mate with a tapered series of threads 32 on the ferrule 30 .
- FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate an exemplary ferrule 30 having a body 34 , threads 32 for connecting the ferrule to the blade unit, and threads 36 for connecting the ferrule to an arrow shaft.
- FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate an exemplary ferrule 30 having a body 34 , threads 32 for connecting the ferrule to the blade unit, and threads 36 for connecting the ferrule to an arrow shaft.
- other means such as tabs, holes and pins, or other mechanisms are possible.
- the base collar 20 such as that illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3 is preferably integral with the blade unit.
- the integral base collar may be omitted.
- a locking collar 25 may be provided, with a means of mating with the ferrule 31 , such as threads 27 as illustrated in FIG. 3 , although other mating means may be used.
- the bases 15 of each blade would include a projection 29 such as a tab to further secure the base 15 to the slot 33 .
- the locking collar 25 secures the blade unit 11 to the ferrule 31 .
- a cap between the locking collar 25 and the frontal point 19 is not required.
- FIGS. 5A, 5B , and 5 C show isolated views of a preferred embodiment of the base collar 20 with preferred dimensions. However, other dimensions are possible, depending on the size of the ferrule and desired blade unit. Similarly FIGS. 6A, 6B , and 6 C show isolated views of a cap 24 with preferred dimensions. Other dimensions are possible, depending on the size of the ferrule and desired blade unit. As a further alternative, FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate embodiments where a separate cap is not required. Instead, in these embodiments, a means for receiving the edge or tip of a ferrule is formed by the undersides of the blades 40 themselves.
- the “cap” may comprise the blades themselves, which are preferably formed with grooves 42 to receive threads of a ferrule, tabs 43 to lock with one or more recesses of a ferrule, or holes, pins, raised edges, or other means to secure a ferrule in place, preferably and optionally after a ferrule is placed through an integral collar 44 .
- the collar 44 may include threads to further secure the ferrule to the blade unit.
- the embodiment using a base collar 20 may also include an optional means for connection to a ferrule 30 .
- a means may include, for example, a taper, preferably about two degrees to about ten degrees, more preferably about five degrees, to mate with the ferrule and prevent it from moving through a force fit.
- the taper may be on the body 34 of the ferrule, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , or it may be elsewhere.
- the blade unit 10 may receive the ferrule 30 when a person or device inserts the front portion of the ferrule 30 through the base collar 20 until the front portion (such as threaded area 32 ) is received by the cap 24 .
- the ferrule 30 is then rotated such that the threaded area 32 screws into the cap 24 .
- the central portion 34 of the ferrule is drawn into, mates inside of, and tightens in the central aperture 22 of the base collar 20 .
- a secure connection is made.
- other means of connection such as pins or locking tabs, may be used. Examples of blade units that may connect by tabs and/or grooves are shown in FIGS. 4, 7A and 7 B.
- the frontal point 18 of the blade unit is the first part that will contact a target. Since it is just a point, and since it will receive a tremendous force upon impact, it is preferred that the blade unit be constructed in such a way that it has additional strength. This can be accomplished by tapered grinding, moving over a sharpening stone, or other sharpening of the razor edges 12 . With such a procedure, each razor edge 12 may be sharpened at an angle that is greater than the angle that the razor edge 12 is adjacent to the base 14 of the blade 16 . Near the frontal point 18 , the angle is preferably less sharp, this providing a wider cutting edge near the frontal point 18 than near the base 14 .
- the unitary blade unit is preferably made of any metal. More preferably, the unitary blade unit is made using carbon steel, stainless steel, spring steel, tool steel, or titanium, or a composition including any of the above.
- the unitary blade unit may be formed by blending a metal powder and binder (such as plastic or wax).
- the blending may be done in a single step 80 , or in two or more graduated steps 82 .
- the mixture is pelletized and/or powdered 84 (optionally in combination with the blending step), and it is injected 86 into a blade unit mold having one or more cavities that provide a desired blade unit design.
- the method may use a mold that provides a blade unit having two, three, four, or more blades, although the preferred number is three blades.
- the mixture is compacted in the mold with pressure to yield an intermediate piece.
- the piece is processed (such as by immersion in a solvent 88 , optionally followed by heating 90 ) to remove at least a portion of the binder.
- the piece is then sintered 92 at an elevated temperature and/or pressure to reduce the size and increase the density of the blade unit.
- the blade unit edges may be sharpened 94 using either a conventional or a specially-designed sharpening tool.
- Other embodiments of molding may also be used to manufacture the blade unit.
- This preferred method embodiment of the present invention is intended to include the use of metal injection molding to manufacture any unitary blade-unit that is separate from a ferrule, including but not limited to the blade units illustrated in FIGS. 2, 3 , and 4 and variants thereof.
- each blade is tapered so that it is thicker at its base than it is at the frontal tip.
- FIG. 9 illustrates rear views of exemplary blades 50 and 54 , each of which has a base 51 and 55 and having a thickness that begins to taper at some point between the base and the tip or outer edge 52 and 56 .
- the blade unit may be made by assembling the blades into a unitary structure.
- the blades will be fastened together using any commonly known welding procedure such as laser welding, electron beam welding, TIG welding, plasma welding, resistance welding, electron beam welding, fusion welding, pressure welding, friction welding, ultrasonic welding, or other welding methods.
- the weld of each seam is begun at or near the frontal point and proceeds toward the base.
- fastening methods other than welding may be used. Exemplary laser welding equipment and procedures are illustrated in FIG. 10 . Referring to FIG. 10 , a laser unit 60 directs a beam of energy toward an intersection of two blades of an exemplary blade unit 66 .
- FIG. 11 A closer view of the tip structure of blade unit 66 is provided in FIG. 11 , which also shows the points of intersection 67 .
- the beam of energy is preferably directed toward the intersection 67 using a focus cell 61 , mirror, or other device that focuses the beam toward the point of intersection.
- the energy beam fuses the blades at the point of intersection 67 .
- This process is performed for each point of intersection, preferably simultaneously with multiple lasers and focus cells such as is shown in FIG. 10 , but optionally with a single laser that welds on a joint-by-joint basis.
- the weld is performed into the tip structure to provide a “cut on contact” blade unit.
- alternate tip structures are possible.
- the unitary blade unit provides several advantages over the prior art. For example, by providing a separate blade unit and ferrule, a user can replace only one part (i.e., either the blade or the ferrule) without replacing the other, thus reducing replacement costs.
- the separation of blade and ferrule allows the manufacturer to provide a weight-adaptable broadhead by manufacturing a standard blade unit and varying ferrules having different weights.
- the blade unit and the ferrule may be made of different materials.
- the weight of the overall broadhead i.e., the combination of the blade and ferrule
- optionally may be varied by changing the ferrule without replacing the blades, or vice versa.
- the blade-unit can be sharpened by grinding, polishing, sanding, or any standard sharpening method
- the user may decide to simply dispose of the unitary blade unit and attach a new blade unit to an existing ferrule, resulting in ease of use for the user and the potential for increased sales for the manufacturer.
- metal injection molding When made by metal injection molding, the blade unit designer receives a tremendous amount of freedom in the shaping and designing of the unit. Exact radii, tapering, and other intricacies can be achieved with minimal cost difference. Metal injection molding also allows metal parts to have a complex geometry with great strength.
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A unitary blade unit for an archery broadhead includes a tip structure and blades inseparably connected into a single blade unit. The blade unit is made by molding such as metal injection molding or laser welding.
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- This application claims priority to, is a continuation of, and incorporates by reference U.S. Patent Application. No. 10/185,089, filed Jun. 28, 2002, which in turn claims priority to: (1) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/354,214, filed Feb. 4, 2002; (2) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/365,249, filed Mar. 18, 2002; (3) U.S. Pat. No. 6,726,581, filed Aug. 4, 2001 (continuation-in-part), which claimed priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/265,114, filed Jan. 31, 2001, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/293,307, filed May 24, 2001; and (4) U.S. Pat. No. 6,605,012, filed Mar. 8, 2002 (continuation-in-part), which claimed priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/273,819, filed Mar. 8, 2001, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/286,030, filed Apr. 24, 2001.
- The present invention generally relates to archery equipment. More particularly, the present invention relates to a unitary broadhead blade unit for hunting arrows, along with a method for manufacturing a unitary blade unit for a modular broadhead.
- Traditionally, archery broadheads are made from multiple pieces that are fitted together. The pieces may include individual blades, a tip, and/or other connecting parts. Traditional broadheads also include a means for connecting the broadhead to an arrow, such as a receptacle designed to fit over the shaft of an arrow, with threads or glue to secure the broadhead to an arrow. However, such broadheads can be expensive to manufacture, and they can become loose, and may even separate, through use or transport.
- One attempt to overcome this problem is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,290,903, to Grace, Jr. As described in
FIG. 1 hereto, Grace, Jr. discloses a monolilthic broadhead, including aferrule 8 and a plurality ofblades 5.FIGS. 8A, 8B , and 9 of Grace, Jr., which along with the accompanying text at col. 2, line 49 through col. 4,line 29 are incorporated herein by reference, discloses a method of manufacturing the broadhead using a process known as metal injection molding. However, the broadhead produced by the method described in Grace, Jr. provides several disadvantages. For example, by combining both the ferrule and blade in a single unit, the entire unit must be replaced in order to replace the blades, even if the remainder of the unit (i.e., the ferrule) is suitable for re-use. Alternatively, if the threads or other parts of the ferrule become damaged, the entire unit must be replaced. - Accordingly, it is desirable to provide an improved unitary blade unit for a modular broadhead.
- In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a method of manufacturing a unitary blade unit for a modular broadhead includes providing (i.e., using) a mold having one or more cavities that define a multiple-bladed blade unit. A mixture of metal and binder is inserted into the mold, and the mixture is compacted in the mold to form an intermediate blade unit. The intermediate blade unit is processed to remove at least a portion of the binder and sintered to form a sintered blade unit. The blades of the sintered blade unite are sharpened to form a cutting edge on each blade to yield a final blade unit. The final blade unit requires a separate ferrule in order to attach to an arrow. In certain embodiments, the mixture is in powdered form, and the sintering step may include sintering at an elevated temperature and pressure.
- In accordance with another embodiment, a method of manufacturing a blade unit for a modular broadhead includes using metal injection molding to form a blade unit from a mixture that includes metal and a binder. The blade unit has at least two blades and requires a separate ferrule in order to attach to an arrow. In embodiments, the method may also include manufacturing a separate adapter for securing the blade unit to the ferrule. Further, the method may include forming the blade unit to include a first integral adapter for securing the blade unit to the ferrule, as well as manufacturing a second separate adapter for further securing the blade unit to the ferrule.
- In accordance with an alternate embodiment, a method of manufacturing a blade unit for a modular broadhead includes arranging multiple components in the form of a blade unit for a modular broadhead. An energy beam is directed toward contact segments (i.e., locations where at least two components are in contact) to weld the components into a blade unit. The components may include blades, a cap structure for receiving a separable ferrule, and/or a collar for receiving a separable ferrule. In embodiments, the energy beam may be a laser, and the method may include focusing the energy beam toward a contact segment using one or more devices such as a focus cell, a lens, and/or a mirror. A focal point of the energy beam may be moved along a contact segment in a direction from a tip of the blade unit to a base of the blade unit.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a prior art monolithic broadhead. -
FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present inventive unitary blade unit, with a separate ferrule. -
FIG. 3 is a non-exploded view of the blade unit ofFIG. 2 , also illustrating a separate ferrule before the ferrule engages with the blade unit. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a unitary blade unit before a ferrule engages with the blade unit. -
FIGS. 5A, 5B , and 5C show isolated views of the base collar originally shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 with preferred dimensions. -
FIGS. 6A, 6B , and 6C show isolated views of the cap originally shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 with preferred dimensions. -
FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate variations of a unitary blade unit where a separate cap is not required. -
FIG. 8 illustrates preferred steps of manufacturing a unitary blade unit using metal injection molding. -
FIG. 9 illustrates exemplary blades that may be produced when manufacturing a blade unit using metal injection molding. -
FIG. 10 illustrates a preferred laser welding process. -
FIG. 11 provides a close-up view of an exemplary tip structure for a blade unit as produced by the laser welding process ofFIG. 10 . -
FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate a first preferred embodiment of the invention.FIG. 2 defines the preferred elements of an embodiment in an expanded view of a blade unit as it receives a ferrule, whileFIG. 3 illustrates an as-built view of the embodiment while receiving a ferrule. Referring toFIGS. 2 and 3 ,blade unit 10 includes threeblades 16. More than three blades may be used, although three is the preferred number of blades. Eachblade 16 has arazor edge 12 and abase 14. - In the embodiment illustrated in
FIGS. 2 and 3 , each blade extends radially from a commonfrontal point 18 to itsbase 14. Preferably, and as illustrated,frontal point 18 is formed by the intersection of the at least two of therazor edges 12 to provide the ability to cut a target with therazor edges 12 on contact. Such a tip is sometimes referred to as a “chisel-type” or “cut on contact” tip. However, optionally and alternatively thefrontal point 18 may comprise another tip, such as a conical, cylindrical, pyramid-shaped, screwdriver-tip-shaped, or any other type of point that provides a shield or initial contact point over or adjacent to a frontal area of the blades for a “punch cut” before the razor edges meet the target. An example of aconical tip 6 for a punch cut is shown inFIG. 1 . - Returning to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , theblades 16 are interconnected to provide a single,solid blade unit 10. This may be done by welding or brazing the threeblades 16 together. Alternately, theblade unit 10 may be singly formed with casting or metal injection molding. The blade unit may also be made by any other means now known or later developed so long as the process produces a unitary blade unit with a tip of some type that is integral with the blade unit. - In the preferred embodiment shown in
FIGS. 2 and 3 , thebase 14 of eachblade 16 is connected to abase collar 20 that has acentral aperture 22 in alignment with acap 24. Thecap 24 is connected to an interior portion of eachblade 16 at a location that is between thecollar 20 and thefrontal point 18. Thecap 24 has a first means for receiving aferrule 30 after aferrule 30 is passed through thecentral aperture 22 of thebase collar 20. As illustrated inFIGS. 2 and 3 , the means for receiving the ferrule is preferably a series ofthreads 26, which optionally may be tapered to mate with a tapered series ofthreads 32 on theferrule 30. However, other means, such as tabs, holes and pins, or other mechanisms are possible. As used herein, the term “ferrule” means a central shaft or any other separable device that connects the blade unit to the shaft of an arrow.FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate anexemplary ferrule 30 having abody 34,threads 32 for connecting the ferrule to the blade unit, andthreads 36 for connecting the ferrule to an arrow shaft. Again, other means, such as tabs, holes and pins, or other mechanisms are possible. - The
base collar 20 such as that illustrated inFIGS. 2 and 3 is preferably integral with the blade unit. However, in an alternate embodiment, as illustrated inFIG. 4 , if aferrule 31 is equipped withslots 33 or other means to receive thebases 15 of eachblade 17, the integral base collar may be omitted. In such an embodiment, a lockingcollar 25 may be provided, with a means of mating with theferrule 31, such asthreads 27 as illustrated inFIG. 3 , although other mating means may be used. Returning toFIG. 4 , optionally and preferably, thebases 15 of each blade would include aprojection 29 such as a tab to further secure the base 15 to theslot 33. However, whether or not this option is used, the lockingcollar 25 secures the blade unit 11 to theferrule 31. In such an embodiment, a cap between the lockingcollar 25 and thefrontal point 19 is not required. -
FIGS. 5A, 5B , and 5C show isolated views of a preferred embodiment of thebase collar 20 with preferred dimensions. However, other dimensions are possible, depending on the size of the ferrule and desired blade unit. SimilarlyFIGS. 6A, 6B , and 6C show isolated views of acap 24 with preferred dimensions. Other dimensions are possible, depending on the size of the ferrule and desired blade unit. As a further alternative,FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate embodiments where a separate cap is not required. Instead, in these embodiments, a means for receiving the edge or tip of a ferrule is formed by the undersides of theblades 40 themselves. Here, the “cap” may comprise the blades themselves, which are preferably formed withgrooves 42 to receive threads of a ferrule,tabs 43 to lock with one or more recesses of a ferrule, or holes, pins, raised edges, or other means to secure a ferrule in place, preferably and optionally after a ferrule is placed through anintegral collar 44. Optionally, thecollar 44 may include threads to further secure the ferrule to the blade unit. - Returning to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , the embodiment using abase collar 20 may also include an optional means for connection to aferrule 30. Such a means may include, for example, a taper, preferably about two degrees to about ten degrees, more preferably about five degrees, to mate with the ferrule and prevent it from moving through a force fit. The taper may be on thebody 34 of the ferrule, as shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 , or it may be elsewhere. - In the preferred embodiment of
FIGS. 2 and 3 , theblade unit 10 may receive theferrule 30 when a person or device inserts the front portion of theferrule 30 through thebase collar 20 until the front portion (such as threaded area 32) is received by thecap 24. Theferrule 30 is then rotated such that the threadedarea 32 screws into thecap 24. As thefront portion 32 is drawn into and connects with thecap 24, thecentral portion 34 of the ferrule is drawn into, mates inside of, and tightens in thecentral aperture 22 of thebase collar 20. By screwing theferrule 30 tightly into theblade unit 10, a secure connection is made. Of course, as mentioned above, other means of connection, such as pins or locking tabs, may be used. Examples of blade units that may connect by tabs and/or grooves are shown inFIGS. 4, 7A and 7B. - The
frontal point 18 of the blade unit is the first part that will contact a target. Since it is just a point, and since it will receive a tremendous force upon impact, it is preferred that the blade unit be constructed in such a way that it has additional strength. This can be accomplished by tapered grinding, moving over a sharpening stone, or other sharpening of the razor edges 12. With such a procedure, eachrazor edge 12 may be sharpened at an angle that is greater than the angle that therazor edge 12 is adjacent to thebase 14 of theblade 16. Near thefrontal point 18, the angle is preferably less sharp, this providing a wider cutting edge near thefrontal point 18 than near thebase 14. - The unitary blade unit is preferably made of any metal. More preferably, the unitary blade unit is made using carbon steel, stainless steel, spring steel, tool steel, or titanium, or a composition including any of the above.
- In a preferred method of manufacturing the unit using metal injection molding, the steps shown in
FIG. 8 may be followed. Referring toFIG. 8 , the unitary blade unit may be formed by blending a metal powder and binder (such as plastic or wax). The blending may be done in asingle step 80, or in two or moregraduated steps 82. The mixture is pelletized and/or powdered 84 (optionally in combination with the blending step), and it is injected 86 into a blade unit mold having one or more cavities that provide a desired blade unit design. The method may use a mold that provides a blade unit having two, three, four, or more blades, although the preferred number is three blades. Preferably, the mixture is compacted in the mold with pressure to yield an intermediate piece. The piece is processed (such as by immersion in a solvent 88, optionally followed by heating 90) to remove at least a portion of the binder. The piece is then sintered 92 at an elevated temperature and/or pressure to reduce the size and increase the density of the blade unit. After sintering, optionally and preferably the blade unit edges may be sharpened 94 using either a conventional or a specially-designed sharpening tool. Other embodiments of molding may also be used to manufacture the blade unit. This preferred method embodiment of the present invention is intended to include the use of metal injection molding to manufacture any unitary blade-unit that is separate from a ferrule, including but not limited to the blade units illustrated inFIGS. 2, 3 , and 4 and variants thereof. Preferably, although not a necessary element, when manufacturing a blade unit using metal injection molding, each blade is tapered so that it is thicker at its base than it is at the frontal tip. Examples of such tapered blades are shown inFIG. 9 , which illustrates rear views ofexemplary blades base outer edge - Alternatively, the blade unit may be made by assembling the blades into a unitary structure. Preferably, with this method the blades will be fastened together using any commonly known welding procedure such as laser welding, electron beam welding, TIG welding, plasma welding, resistance welding, electron beam welding, fusion welding, pressure welding, friction welding, ultrasonic welding, or other welding methods. Preferably, when manufacturing the unit by welding, the weld of each seam is begun at or near the frontal point and proceeds toward the base. Alternatively, fastening methods other than welding may be used. Exemplary laser welding equipment and procedures are illustrated in
FIG. 10 . Referring toFIG. 10 , alaser unit 60 directs a beam of energy toward an intersection of two blades of anexemplary blade unit 66. A closer view of the tip structure ofblade unit 66 is provided inFIG. 11 , which also shows the points ofintersection 67. The beam of energy is preferably directed toward theintersection 67 using afocus cell 61, mirror, or other device that focuses the beam toward the point of intersection. The energy beam fuses the blades at the point ofintersection 67. This process is performed for each point of intersection, preferably simultaneously with multiple lasers and focus cells such as is shown inFIG. 10 , but optionally with a single laser that welds on a joint-by-joint basis. Preferably, the weld is performed into the tip structure to provide a “cut on contact” blade unit. However, alternate tip structures are possible. - The unitary blade unit provides several advantages over the prior art. For example, by providing a separate blade unit and ferrule, a user can replace only one part (i.e., either the blade or the ferrule) without replacing the other, thus reducing replacement costs. In addition, the separation of blade and ferrule allows the manufacturer to provide a weight-adaptable broadhead by manufacturing a standard blade unit and varying ferrules having different weights. In addition, the blade unit and the ferrule may be made of different materials. Thus, the weight of the overall broadhead (i.e., the combination of the blade and ferrule) optionally may be varied by changing the ferrule without replacing the blades, or vice versa. Further, although the blade-unit can be sharpened by grinding, polishing, sanding, or any standard sharpening method, the user may decide to simply dispose of the unitary blade unit and attach a new blade unit to an existing ferrule, resulting in ease of use for the user and the potential for increased sales for the manufacturer.
- When made by metal injection molding, the blade unit designer receives a tremendous amount of freedom in the shaping and designing of the unit. Exact radii, tapering, and other intricacies can be achieved with minimal cost difference. Metal injection molding also allows metal parts to have a complex geometry with great strength.
- The many features and advantages of the invention are apparent from the detailed specification. Thus, the invention is intended to include all such features and advantages of the invention which fall within the true spirits and scope of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and variations will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation illustrated and described in the specification, claims, and drawings herein. Accordingly, all appropriate modifications and equivalents may be included within the scope of the invention.
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1. A method of manufacturing a unitary blade unit for a modular broadhead, comprising:
providing a mold having one or more cavities that define a multiple-bladed blade unit;
inserting a mixture of metal and binder into the mold;
compacting the mixture in the mold to form an intermediate blade unit;
processing the intermediate blade unit to remove at least a portion of the binder;
sintering the intermediate blade unit to form a sintered blade unit; and
sharpening the blades to form a cutting edge on each blade to yield a final blade unit, wherein the final blade unit requires a separate ferrule in order to attach to an arrow.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the mixture is in powdered form.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the sintering step comprises sintering at an elevated temperature and pressure.
4. A method of manufacturing a blade unit for a modular broadhead, comprising using metal injection molding to form a blade unit from a mixture that includes metal and a binder, wherein the blade unit has at least two blades and requires a separate ferrule in order to attach to an arrow.
5. The method of claim 4 further comprising manufacturing a separate adapter for securing the blade unit to the ferrule.
6. The method of claim 4 wherein the method includes forming the blade unit to include a first integral adapter for securing the blade unit to the ferrule.
7. The method of claim 4 wherein the method further includes manufacturing a second separate adapter for further securing the blade unit to the ferrule.
8. A method of manufacturing a blade unit for a modular broadhead, the method comprising:
arranging a plurality of components in the form of a blade unit for a modular broadhead; and
directing an energy beam toward a plurality of contact segments to weld the plurality of components into a blade unit, wherein each contact segment comprises a location where at least two of the plurality of components are in contact.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein the plurality of components comprises a plurality of blades.
10. The method of claim 9 wherein the plurality of components further comprises a cap structure for receiving a separable ferrule.
11. The method of claim 9 wherein the plurality of components further comprises a collar structure for receiving a separable ferrule.
12. The method of claim 9 wherein the plurality of components further comprises a tip structure.
13. The method of claim 8 wherein the energy beam is a laser.
14. The method of claim 8 wherein directing an energy beam comprises performing laser welding.
15. The method of claim 8 wherein directing an energy beam comprises focusing the energy beam toward a contact segment using a device.
16. The method of claim 8 wherein the device comprises one or more of a focus cell, a lens, and a mirror.
17. The method of claim 8 wherein directing an energy beam comprises moving a focal point of the energy beam along a contact segment in a direction from a tip of the blade unit to a base of the blade unit.
18. The method of claim 8 wherein a plurality of energy beams are directed toward a plurality of contact segments simultaneously, wherein each energy beam is directed toward a particular contact segment.
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