US20210308558A1 - Toy Projectile Launching Assembly - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to toy bow and arrow systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a toy bow assembly for launching toy arrow projectiles.
- toy bow and arrow sets designed for children's play are now being manufactured as rigid structures with fewer moving components to form safer assemblies.
- An elastic string is used to create the arrow launching force and prevent bending of the bow. Indeed, if the elastic string is overdrawn, there is no significant chance of the bow breaking. Rather, the elastic string will break and will most likely move in a direction away from the person drawing the bow. However, some dangers in the elastic string breaking are still present depending upon where the elastic string breaks and how much energy is stored in the elastic string at the time it breaks.
- toy bow and arrows sets are employing two distinct elastic elements each terminating in a separate and distinct loop structure. The idea is that since there are two elastic loops, each elastic loop need only provide half the force needed to project the arrow projectile into flight, thereby making it more difficult to overstretch the elastic elements and reducing potential failure of the elastic elements.
- An aspect of an example embodiment in the present disclosure is to provide a toy projectile launching assembly that is capable of launching a toy projectile while minimizing the rotational pull created by the launch of the toy projectile. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a toy projectile launching assembly including a pair of continuously extending parallel elastic launching elements that are engageable by a toy projectile and move in concert over substantially linear trajectories or axes so as to prevent rotational pull during launch.
- An aspect of an example embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a toy projectile launching assembly including a handle that is positioned outside of the launch area so as to prevent interference with the launch of the toy projectile by a hand grasping the handle. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a handle separated by a platform over which the toy projectile is launched, thereby creating a clear separating structure that separates a user's hand from the launch site.
- An aspect of an example embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a toy projectile launching assembly that is better stabilized during operation. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides an arm support that is configured to engage the wrist or the forearm of a user's arm when the handle is grasped by the user's hand so as to stabilize the toy projectile assembly while drawing and releasing the pair of elastic launching elements.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the toy projectile launching assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the toy projectile launching assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the toy projectile launching assembly in use, illustrating the arm support mounted on a wrist/forearm to stabilize the toy projectile launching assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the toy arrow projectile engaging the elastic launching element of the toy projectile launching assembly prior to the elastic launching element being stretched for launch, illustrating the axes upon which the elastic launching element travels while being drawn back and during launch according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the toy arrow projectile engaging the elastic launching element of the toy projectile launching assembly prior to the elastic launching element being stretched for launch, illustrating the horizontal and vertical axes upon which the toy arrow projectile applies a force to the elastic launching element while being drawn back according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5A is a perspective close-up view of the left wing of the toy projectile launching assembly, illustrating the interior post and exterior post and the interior cavity of the exterior post in which one end of the elastic launching element terminates according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5B is a bottom plan view of the exterior post of the left wing of the toy projectile launching assembly, illustrating one manner in which the elastic launching element is fastened within the interior cavity of the exterior post according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 6A is a perspective view of the toy projectile launching assembly with a toy arrow projectile mounted thereon, illustrating one manner in which the toy projectile launching assembly can hold toy arrow projectiles thereon according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 6B is a perspective view of the toy projectile launching assembly in use, illustrating one manner in which the elastic launching element is engaged with a toy arrow projectile to position the toy arrow projectile for launch with the elastic launching element according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 6C is a perspective view of the toy projectile launching assembly in use, illustrating the toy projectile launching assembly stabilized on an arm with the arm support and the elastic launching element drawn back with the toy arrow projectile prior to launch according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a toy projectile launching assembly 10 configured to launch toy arrow projectiles.
- the toy projectile launching assembly 10 comprises a rigid crossbow structure including a left wing 12 having a left elastic support 14 , a right wing 16 having a right elastic support 18 , a central region 20 disposed between the left wing 12 and the right wing 16 , a first elastic launching element 22 extending continuously from the left elastic support 14 to the right elastic support 18 , and a second elastic launching element 24 extending continuously from the left elastic support 14 to the right elastic support 18 .
- the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 are configured to bend and/or pivot about the left and right elastic supports 14 , 18 and stretch rearwardly over the central region 20 to launch a toy projectile.
- the left wing 12 defines a left body 12 L including an outer end 28 L, an inner end 30 L, an upper surface 32 L, a lower surface 34 L opposite the upper surface 32 L, a distal side 36 L, a proximal side 38 L, and an inner side 40 L.
- the right wing 16 defines a right body 16 R including an outer end 28 R, an inner end 30 R, an upper surface 32 R, a lower surface 34 R opposite the upper surface 32 R, a distal side 36 R, a proximal side 38 R, and an inner side 40 R.
- the central region 20 connects the left wing 12 to the right wing 16 .
- the left wing 12 and the right wing 16 are symmetrical about the central region 20 .
- the first elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launching element 24 extend along the distal side 36 L of the left body 12 L and the distal side 36 R of the right body 16 R.
- the proximal side 38 L of the left body 12 L and the proximal side 38 R of the right body 16 R include one or more fasteners 39 for removably receiving toy arrow projectiles, as shown in FIGS. 6A-6C .
- the left elastic support 14 comprises a left exterior post 14 E disposed on the outer end 28 L of left body 12 L and a right interior post disposed 14 I on the inner end 30 L of the left body 12 L.
- the left exterior post 14 E and the left interior post 141 extend substantially orthogonally upwardly from the upper surface 32 L of the left body 12 L.
- the right elastic support 18 comprises a right exterior post 18 E disposed on the outer end 28 R of right body 16 R and a right interior post 18 I disposed on the inner end 30 R of the right body 16 R.
- the right exterior post 18 E and the right interior post 181 extend substantially orthogonally upwardly from the upper surface 32 R of the right body 16 R.
- the left exterior post 14 E and the right exterior post 18 E are symmetrical about the central region 20 .
- the left interior post 141 and the right interior post 181 are symmetrical about the central region 20 .
- the first elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launching element 24 are coplanar and extend substantially parallel relative to each other above the central region 20 . In this way, the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 may pivot and stretch in concert.
- the first elastic launching element 22 comprises a first end 22 F and a second end 22 S.
- the second elastic launching element 24 comprises a first end 24 F and a second end 24 S.
- the first elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launching element 24 are anchored to the left exterior post 14 E and the right exterior post 18 E. In embodiments, the first end 22 F of the first elastic launching element 22 and the first end 24 F of the second elastic launching element 24 are attached within the left exterior post 14 E.
- the second end 22 S of the first elastic launching element 22 and the second end 24 S of the second elastic launching element 24 are attached within the right exterior post 18 E. In this way, the first ends 22 F, 24 F are anchored to the left exterior post 14 E and the second ends 22 S, 24 S are anchored to the right exterior post 18 E.
- FIGS. 5A-5B shows an interior cavity 54 disposed within the left exterior post 14 E and the right exterior post (not shown) in which the first ends 22 F, 24 F of the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 and the second ends (not shown) of the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 are anchored.
- the first ends 22 F, 24 F are knotted within the left exterior post 14 E and the second ends (not shown) are anchored to the right exterior post (not shown).
- the left interior post 141 and the right interior post 18 I each include a first aperture 44 L, 44 R and a second aperture 46 L, 46 R.
- the first elastic launching element 22 is guided through the first aperture 44 L of the left interior post 141 and the first aperture 44 R of the right interior post 181 .
- the second elastic launching element 24 is guided through the second aperture 46 L of the left interior post 141 and the second aperture 46 R of the right interior post 181 .
- the first elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launching element 24 each include a continuous midpoint region 22 M, 24 M spanning between the left interior post 141 and the right interior post 18 I that is configured to stretch to launch the toy arrow projectile.
- the midpoint regions 22 M, 24 M move and/or stretch in concert when stretching to launch the toy arrow projectile and define the regions of the first and second launching elements 22 , 24 that act on the toy projectile to launch the same.
- the midpoint regions 22 M, 24 M of the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 define a gap 26 therebetween that is sized to allow movement of a toy arrow projectile therethrough.
- the left interior post 141 and the right interior post 18 I are proximate to the central region 20 and define a launch region 42 therebetween about which the first elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launching element 24 are configured to stretch and launch the toy arrow projectile.
- the left interior post 14 I and the right interior post 181 each define the pivot about which the first elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launching elements 24 bend and/or pivot in concert when stretching.
- the first elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launching element 24 are biased towards the left interior post 141 and right interior post 181 , such that the further the first elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launching element 24 are stretched away from the left interior post 141 and right interior post 18 I the more elastic potential energy is created in the first elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launching element 24 .
- the central region 20 includes an upper surface 48 and a lower surface 50 (see FIG. 2 ).
- the upper surface 48 of the central region 20 is stepped downwardly relative to the upper surface 32 R of the right wing 16 and the upper surface 32 L of the left wing 12 such that the central region 20 is positioned on a lower horizontal plane relative to a horizontal plane of the right wing 16 and a horizontal plane of the left wing 12 . In this way, the central region 20 does not obstruct the launch of a toy arrow projectile.
- the upper surface 32 L of the left wing 12 and the upper surface 32 R of the right wing 16 are coplanar, while the central region is positioned in a horizontal plane below the plane of the upper surfaces 32 L, 32 R of the left and right wings 12 , 16 .
- the central region 20 defines a platform 20 P connecting the inner side 40 L of the left body 12 L to the inner side 40 R of the right body 16 R.
- the central region 20 forms a space 52 between the inner side 40 L of the left body 12 L and the inner side 40 R of the right body 16 R, such that the continuous midpoint regions 22 M, 24 M of the first elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launching element 24 are disposed above the space 52 .
- the space 52 formed by the central region 20 is for the purpose of creating a clearance between first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 and the platform 20 P to prevent obstruction or interference by the platform 20 P during launch of the toy arrow projectile.
- the platform 20 P provides an area where a user may rest a toy arrow projectile when operating the toy projectile launching assembly 10 , for instance before or after engaging the first and second launching elements 22 , 24 .
- the toy projectile launching assembly 10 comprises a handle 56 extending substantially orthogonally downwardly from the lower surface 50 of the central region 20 and an arm support 58 extending outwardly from the central region 20 , such that the handle 56 is separated from the launch region (see FIG. 1 ) by the central region 20 .
- the handle 56 defines a midline axis of the toy projectile launching assembly 10 over which the left wing 12 and the right wing 16 are symmetrical.
- the handle 56 comprises a pistol grip.
- the arm support 58 extends away from the handle 56 so as to engage a user's arm 57 when the user is grasping the handle 56 with his or her hand 59 .
- the arm support 58 stabilizes the toy projectile assembly 10 while the user is drawing or stretching and releasing the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 .
- the arm support 58 comprises a pair of symmetrical arms 60 and an arm band 62 that connects the pair of arms 60 to each other.
- the arm band 62 extends substantially parallel relative to the left wing 12 and the right wing 16 .
- the arm band 62 is configured to engage the user's arm 57 when the handle 56 is grasped.
- Each of the pair of arms 60 comprises a proximal end 64 and a distal end 66 .
- the arm band 62 is arcuate to conform to the contours or the user's arm 57 .
- the pair of arms 60 are connected to the central region 20 at the proximal ends 64 .
- the pair of arms 60 converge at the proximal ends 64 and diverge towards the distal ends 66 .
- the arm band 62 connects the distal ends 66 of the pair of arms 60 to define an opening 68 between the distal ends 66 and the proximal ends 64 .
- the opening 68 is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the user's arm 57 therethrough when the arm band 62 is engaging the user's arm 57 and the user is grasping the handle 56 . In this way, the arm support 58 does not interfere with the user's ability to grasp the handle 56 .
- Each of the pair of arms 60 comprises a first region 60 F adjacent the proximal end 64 and a second region 60 S adjacent the distal end 66 .
- the first region 60 F bends into the second region 60 S such that the first region 60 F extends substantially parallel relative to the handle 56 and the second region 60 S extends substantially orthogonal relative to the handle 56 .
- the toy projectile launching assembly 10 comprises toy arrow projectiles 70 .
- the toy arrow projectiles 70 includes a pair of hook elements 71 , 72 .
- the pair of hook elements 71 , 72 are sized and shaped to engage the midpoint regions 22 M, 24 M of the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 as the pair of hook elements 71 , 72 are pulled though the gap 26 formed between the midpoint regions 22 M, 24 M.
- the toy arrow projectile 70 is threaded through the gap 26 within the launch region 42 so that the pair of hook elements 71 , 72 engage the midpoint regions 22 M, 24 M of the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 .
- the toy arrow projectile 70 is drawn in a manner similar to a traditional crossbow.
- the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 stretch.
- the midpoint regions 22 M, 24 M bend and pivot about the left and right interior posts 141 , 181 , thereby enabling the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 to move with the toy arrow projectile 70 .
- first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 stretch, they gain potential energy.
- the toy arrow projectile 70 is released, the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 retract and the toy arrow projectile 70 is accelerated towards the launch region 42 .
- the midpoint regions 22 M, 24 M of the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 retracts through the launch region 42 .
- the momentum in the toy arrow projectile 70 formed by the retraction of the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 causes the toy arrow projectile 70 to continue forward through the launch region 42 and out of the gap 26 . This launches the toy arrow projectile 70 into flight as the pair of hook elements 71 , 72 disengage the midpoint regions 22 M, 24 M of the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 .
- first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 are configured to stretch along separate but parallel axes 74 , 76 , respectively.
- the midpoint regions 22 M, 24 M of the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 maintain a fixed normal distance relative to each other when being drawn and when retracting to launch the toy arrow projectile 70 . In this way, the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 do not interfere with each other when retracting, nor cause a rotational pull on the toy arrow projectile 70 when moving forward.
- the pair of hook elements 71 , 72 vertically engage the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 , such that the pair of hook elements 71 , 72 are aligned along a vertical axis.
- the distance between the pair of hook elements 71 , 72 is substantially the same as the distance between the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 , such that when the pair of hooks 71 , 72 engage the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 they do not alter the position and/or distance between the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 .
- This enables the toy arrow projectile 70 to draw the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 rearwardly along parallel axes.
- the toy arrow projectile When drawing the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 with the toy arrow projectile 70 the toy arrow projectile exerts a force along a vertical axis 78 that is orthogonal to the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 and a force along a horizontal axis 80 that is parallel to the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 . Accordingly, when the toy arrow projectile 70 is released, a reciprocal vertical and horizontal force is exerted onto the toy arrow projectile 70 , which stabilizes the toy arrow projectile 70 along a linear trajectory, minimizing any rotational force or pull created thereby or exerted thereon by the first and second elastic launching elements 22 , 24 .
- any components or materials can be formed from a same, structurally continuous piece or separately fabricated and connected.
- spatially relative terms such as “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper” and the like, are used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It is understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below.
- the device can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
- the term “substantially” is defined as at least 95% of the term being described and/or within a tolerance level known in the art and/or within 5% thereof.
- Example embodiments are described herein with reference to cross section illustrations that are schematic illustrations of idealized embodiments. As such, variations from the shapes of the illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, example embodiments described herein should not be construed as limited to the particular shapes of regions as illustrated herein, but are to include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing. For example, a region illustrated or described as flat may, typically, have rough and/or nonlinear features. Moreover, sharp angles that are illustrated may be rounded. Thus, the regions illustrated in the figures are schematic in nature and their shapes are not intended to illustrate the precise shape of a region and are not intended to limit the scope of the present claims.
Abstract
An assembly for launching toy projectiles is disclosed. The assembly includes a left wing having a left elastic support, a right wing having a right elastic support, a central region between the left wing and the right wing, and a pair of launching elements extending continuously from the left elastic support to the right elastic support. The launching elements pivot about the left and right elastic supports when drawn. When drawn, the launching elements stretch in parallel over a launch region to produce energy to launch a toy projectile. When released, the launching elements retract in parallel about the launch region to launch the toy projectile. A handle extends downwardly from the central region. An arm support extends outwardly from the central region and away from the handle. The arm support engages a user's arm to stabilize the toy projectile assembly while drawing and releasing the launching elements.
Description
- The present disclosure relates generally to toy bow and arrow systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a toy bow assembly for launching toy arrow projectiles.
- Toy bow and arrow sets designed for children's play are now being manufactured as rigid structures with fewer moving components to form safer assemblies. An elastic string is used to create the arrow launching force and prevent bending of the bow. Indeed, if the elastic string is overdrawn, there is no significant chance of the bow breaking. Rather, the elastic string will break and will most likely move in a direction away from the person drawing the bow. However, some dangers in the elastic string breaking are still present depending upon where the elastic string breaks and how much energy is stored in the elastic string at the time it breaks. Thus, to make these toy bow and arrow assemblies even safer, toy bow and arrows sets are employing two distinct elastic elements each terminating in a separate and distinct loop structure. The idea is that since there are two elastic loops, each elastic loop need only provide half the force needed to project the arrow projectile into flight, thereby making it more difficult to overstretch the elastic elements and reducing potential failure of the elastic elements.
- However, there are drawbacks to the separate and distinct elastic loop structures in that they hinder the launch projection of the toy arrow projectile. Indeed, since there are two distinct elastic components as opposed to one, more rotational pull is created on the arrow projectile during launch, which thwarts its projection. Moreover, current toy bow and arrow sets provide no means for stabilizing the bow as the elastic element is drawn. Rather, they simply have a handle for grasping while drawing the elastic element, which creates tension in one direction and tension on the band in a separate direction. This tension impedes the launch of the arrow projectile, thereby thwarting its projection.
- Accordingly, there is a need for a toy projectile launching assembly that eliminates rotational pull created by the elastic element and stabilizes the bow during launch of the arrow projectile, while still reducing the dangers to a child caused by the potential overdrawing of the bow to the point of breaking.
- While these units may be suitable for the particular purpose employed, or for general use, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present disclosure as disclosed hereafter.
- In the present disclosure, where a document, act or item of knowledge is referred to or discussed, this reference or discussion is not an admission that the document, act or item of knowledge or any combination thereof was at the priority date, publicly available, known to the public, part of common general knowledge or otherwise constitutes prior art under the applicable statutory provisions; or is known to be relevant to an attempt to solve any problem with which the present disclosure is concerned.
- While certain aspects of conventional technologies have been discussed to facilitate the present disclosure, no technical aspects are disclaimed and it is contemplated that the claims may encompass one or more of the conventional technical aspects discussed herein.
- An aspect of an example embodiment in the present disclosure is to provide a toy projectile launching assembly that is capable of launching a toy projectile while minimizing the rotational pull created by the launch of the toy projectile. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a toy projectile launching assembly including a pair of continuously extending parallel elastic launching elements that are engageable by a toy projectile and move in concert over substantially linear trajectories or axes so as to prevent rotational pull during launch.
- An aspect of an example embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a toy projectile launching assembly including a handle that is positioned outside of the launch area so as to prevent interference with the launch of the toy projectile by a hand grasping the handle. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a handle separated by a platform over which the toy projectile is launched, thereby creating a clear separating structure that separates a user's hand from the launch site.
- An aspect of an example embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a toy projectile launching assembly that is better stabilized during operation. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides an arm support that is configured to engage the wrist or the forearm of a user's arm when the handle is grasped by the user's hand so as to stabilize the toy projectile assembly while drawing and releasing the pair of elastic launching elements.
- The present disclosure addresses at least one of the foregoing disadvantages. However, it is contemplated that the present disclosure may prove useful in addressing other problems and deficiencies in a number of technical areas. Therefore, the claims should not necessarily be construed as limited to addressing any of the particular problems or deficiencies discussed hereinabove. To the accomplishment of the above, this disclosure may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being part of the disclosure.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the toy projectile launching assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the toy projectile launching assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the toy projectile launching assembly in use, illustrating the arm support mounted on a wrist/forearm to stabilize the toy projectile launching assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the toy arrow projectile engaging the elastic launching element of the toy projectile launching assembly prior to the elastic launching element being stretched for launch, illustrating the axes upon which the elastic launching element travels while being drawn back and during launch according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the toy arrow projectile engaging the elastic launching element of the toy projectile launching assembly prior to the elastic launching element being stretched for launch, illustrating the horizontal and vertical axes upon which the toy arrow projectile applies a force to the elastic launching element while being drawn back according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5A is a perspective close-up view of the left wing of the toy projectile launching assembly, illustrating the interior post and exterior post and the interior cavity of the exterior post in which one end of the elastic launching element terminates according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5B is a bottom plan view of the exterior post of the left wing of the toy projectile launching assembly, illustrating one manner in which the elastic launching element is fastened within the interior cavity of the exterior post according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 6A is a perspective view of the toy projectile launching assembly with a toy arrow projectile mounted thereon, illustrating one manner in which the toy projectile launching assembly can hold toy arrow projectiles thereon according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 6B is a perspective view of the toy projectile launching assembly in use, illustrating one manner in which the elastic launching element is engaged with a toy arrow projectile to position the toy arrow projectile for launch with the elastic launching element according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 6C is a perspective view of the toy projectile launching assembly in use, illustrating the toy projectile launching assembly stabilized on an arm with the arm support and the elastic launching element drawn back with the toy arrow projectile prior to launch according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. - The present disclosure now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show various example embodiments. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the example embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these example embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure is thorough, complete and fully conveys the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a toyprojectile launching assembly 10 configured to launch toy arrow projectiles. The toyprojectile launching assembly 10 comprises a rigid crossbow structure including aleft wing 12 having a leftelastic support 14, aright wing 16 having a rightelastic support 18, acentral region 20 disposed between theleft wing 12 and theright wing 16, a firstelastic launching element 22 extending continuously from the leftelastic support 14 to the rightelastic support 18, and a secondelastic launching element 24 extending continuously from the leftelastic support 14 to the rightelastic support 18. The first and secondelastic launching elements elastic supports central region 20 to launch a toy projectile. - The
left wing 12 defines aleft body 12L including anouter end 28L, aninner end 30L, anupper surface 32L, alower surface 34L opposite theupper surface 32L, adistal side 36L, aproximal side 38L, and aninner side 40L. Theright wing 16 defines aright body 16R including anouter end 28R, aninner end 30R, anupper surface 32R, alower surface 34R opposite theupper surface 32R, adistal side 36R, aproximal side 38R, and aninner side 40R. Thecentral region 20 connects theleft wing 12 to theright wing 16. Theleft wing 12 and theright wing 16 are symmetrical about thecentral region 20. The firstelastic launching element 22 and the secondelastic launching element 24 extend along thedistal side 36L of theleft body 12L and thedistal side 36R of theright body 16R. In embodiments, theproximal side 38L of theleft body 12L and theproximal side 38R of theright body 16R include one ormore fasteners 39 for removably receiving toy arrow projectiles, as shown inFIGS. 6A-6C . - The left
elastic support 14 comprises a leftexterior post 14E disposed on theouter end 28L ofleft body 12L and a right interior post disposed 14I on theinner end 30L of theleft body 12L. The leftexterior post 14E and the leftinterior post 141 extend substantially orthogonally upwardly from theupper surface 32L of theleft body 12L. - The right
elastic support 18 comprises a rightexterior post 18E disposed on theouter end 28R ofright body 16R and a right interior post 18I disposed on theinner end 30R of theright body 16R. The rightexterior post 18E and the rightinterior post 181 extend substantially orthogonally upwardly from theupper surface 32R of theright body 16R. The leftexterior post 14E and the rightexterior post 18E are symmetrical about thecentral region 20. The leftinterior post 141 and the rightinterior post 181 are symmetrical about thecentral region 20. - The first
elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launchingelement 24 are coplanar and extend substantially parallel relative to each other above thecentral region 20. In this way, the first and secondelastic launching elements elastic launching element 22 comprises afirst end 22F and asecond end 22S. The second elastic launchingelement 24 comprises afirst end 24F and asecond end 24S. The firstelastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launchingelement 24 are anchored to the leftexterior post 14E and the rightexterior post 18E. In embodiments, thefirst end 22F of the firstelastic launching element 22 and thefirst end 24F of the second elastic launchingelement 24 are attached within the leftexterior post 14E. Thesecond end 22S of the firstelastic launching element 22 and thesecond end 24S of the second elastic launchingelement 24 are attached within the rightexterior post 18E. In this way, the first ends 22F, 24F are anchored to the leftexterior post 14E and the second ends 22S, 24S are anchored to the rightexterior post 18E. -
FIGS. 5A-5B , shows aninterior cavity 54 disposed within the leftexterior post 14E and the right exterior post (not shown) in which the first ends 22F, 24F of the first and secondelastic launching elements elastic launching elements exterior post 14E and the second ends (not shown) are anchored to the right exterior post (not shown). - Referring back to
FIG. 1 , the leftinterior post 141 and the right interior post 18I each include afirst aperture second aperture elastic launching element 22 is guided through thefirst aperture 44L of the leftinterior post 141 and thefirst aperture 44R of the rightinterior post 181. The second elastic launchingelement 24 is guided through thesecond aperture 46L of the leftinterior post 141 and thesecond aperture 46R of the rightinterior post 181. - The first
elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launchingelement 24 each include acontinuous midpoint region interior post 141 and the right interior post 18I that is configured to stretch to launch the toy arrow projectile. Themidpoint regions second launching elements midpoint regions elastic launching elements gap 26 therebetween that is sized to allow movement of a toy arrow projectile therethrough. - The left
interior post 141 and the right interior post 18I are proximate to thecentral region 20 and define alaunch region 42 therebetween about which the firstelastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launchingelement 24 are configured to stretch and launch the toy arrow projectile. The left interior post 14I and the rightinterior post 181 each define the pivot about which the firstelastic launching element 22 and the secondelastic launching elements 24 bend and/or pivot in concert when stretching. - The first
elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launchingelement 24 are biased towards the leftinterior post 141 and rightinterior post 181, such that the further the firstelastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launchingelement 24 are stretched away from the leftinterior post 141 and right interior post 18I the more elastic potential energy is created in the firstelastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launchingelement 24. - The
central region 20 includes anupper surface 48 and a lower surface 50 (seeFIG. 2 ). Theupper surface 48 of thecentral region 20 is stepped downwardly relative to theupper surface 32R of theright wing 16 and theupper surface 32L of theleft wing 12 such that thecentral region 20 is positioned on a lower horizontal plane relative to a horizontal plane of theright wing 16 and a horizontal plane of theleft wing 12. In this way, thecentral region 20 does not obstruct the launch of a toy arrow projectile. In embodiments, theupper surface 32L of theleft wing 12 and theupper surface 32R of theright wing 16 are coplanar, while the central region is positioned in a horizontal plane below the plane of theupper surfaces right wings - The
central region 20 defines aplatform 20P connecting theinner side 40L of theleft body 12L to theinner side 40R of theright body 16R. Thecentral region 20 forms aspace 52 between theinner side 40L of theleft body 12L and theinner side 40R of theright body 16R, such that thecontinuous midpoint regions elastic launching element 22 and the second elastic launchingelement 24 are disposed above thespace 52. Thespace 52 formed by thecentral region 20 is for the purpose of creating a clearance between first and secondelastic launching elements platform 20P to prevent obstruction or interference by theplatform 20P during launch of the toy arrow projectile. Theplatform 20P provides an area where a user may rest a toy arrow projectile when operating the toyprojectile launching assembly 10, for instance before or after engaging the first andsecond launching elements - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , in conjunction withFIG. 1 , the toyprojectile launching assembly 10 comprises ahandle 56 extending substantially orthogonally downwardly from thelower surface 50 of thecentral region 20 and anarm support 58 extending outwardly from thecentral region 20, such that thehandle 56 is separated from the launch region (seeFIG. 1 ) by thecentral region 20. Thehandle 56 defines a midline axis of the toyprojectile launching assembly 10 over which theleft wing 12 and theright wing 16 are symmetrical. In embodiments, thehandle 56 comprises a pistol grip. - The
arm support 58 extends away from thehandle 56 so as to engage a user'sarm 57 when the user is grasping thehandle 56 with his or herhand 59. When engaging the user'sarm 57, thearm support 58 stabilizes the toyprojectile assembly 10 while the user is drawing or stretching and releasing the first and secondelastic launching elements - The
arm support 58 comprises a pair ofsymmetrical arms 60 and anarm band 62 that connects the pair ofarms 60 to each other. Thearm band 62 extends substantially parallel relative to theleft wing 12 and theright wing 16. Thearm band 62 is configured to engage the user'sarm 57 when thehandle 56 is grasped. Each of the pair ofarms 60 comprises aproximal end 64 and adistal end 66. In embodiments, thearm band 62 is arcuate to conform to the contours or the user'sarm 57. The pair ofarms 60 are connected to thecentral region 20 at the proximal ends 64. The pair ofarms 60 converge at the proximal ends 64 and diverge towards the distal ends 66. Thearm band 62 connects the distal ends 66 of the pair ofarms 60 to define anopening 68 between the distal ends 66 and the proximal ends 64. Theopening 68 is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the user'sarm 57 therethrough when thearm band 62 is engaging the user'sarm 57 and the user is grasping thehandle 56. In this way, thearm support 58 does not interfere with the user's ability to grasp thehandle 56. Each of the pair ofarms 60 comprises afirst region 60F adjacent theproximal end 64 and asecond region 60S adjacent thedistal end 66. Thefirst region 60F bends into thesecond region 60S such that thefirst region 60F extends substantially parallel relative to thehandle 56 and thesecond region 60S extends substantially orthogonal relative to thehandle 56. - Referring to
FIGS. 6A-6C , in embodiments, the toyprojectile launching assembly 10 comprisestoy arrow projectiles 70. Thetoy arrow projectiles 70 includes a pair ofhook elements hook elements midpoint regions elastic launching elements hook elements gap 26 formed between themidpoint regions toy arrow projectile 70, thetoy arrow projectile 70 is threaded through thegap 26 within thelaunch region 42 so that the pair ofhook elements midpoint regions elastic launching elements midpoint regions toy arrow projectile 70 is drawn in a manner similar to a traditional crossbow. As thetoy arrow projectile 70 is drawn away from thelaunch region 42 the first and secondelastic launching elements midpoint regions interior posts elastic launching elements toy arrow projectile 70. - As the first and second
elastic launching elements toy arrow projectile 70 is released, the first and secondelastic launching elements toy arrow projectile 70 is accelerated towards thelaunch region 42. At thelaunch region 42, themidpoint regions elastic launching elements launch region 42. The momentum in thetoy arrow projectile 70 formed by the retraction of the first and secondelastic launching elements toy arrow projectile 70 to continue forward through thelaunch region 42 and out of thegap 26. This launches thetoy arrow projectile 70 into flight as the pair ofhook elements midpoint regions elastic launching elements - Referring to
FIGS. 4A and 4B , it can be seen that the first and secondelastic launching elements parallel axes midpoint regions elastic launching elements toy arrow projectile 70. In this way, the first and secondelastic launching elements toy arrow projectile 70 when moving forward. - When the
toy arrow projectile 70 is loaded, the pair ofhook elements elastic launching elements hook elements hook elements elastic launching elements hooks elastic launching elements elastic launching elements toy arrow projectile 70 to draw the first and secondelastic launching elements - When drawing the first and second
elastic launching elements toy arrow projectile 70 the toy arrow projectile exerts a force along avertical axis 78 that is orthogonal to the first and secondelastic launching elements horizontal axis 80 that is parallel to the first and secondelastic launching elements toy arrow projectile 70 is released, a reciprocal vertical and horizontal force is exerted onto thetoy arrow projectile 70, which stabilizes thetoy arrow projectile 70 along a linear trajectory, minimizing any rotational force or pull created thereby or exerted thereon by the first and secondelastic launching elements - It is understood that when an element is referred hereinabove as being “on” another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may be present therebetween. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on” another element, there are no intervening elements present.
- Moreover, any components or materials can be formed from a same, structurally continuous piece or separately fabricated and connected.
- It is further understood that, although ordinal terms, such as, “first,” “second,” “third,” are used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, “a first element,” “component,” “region,” “layer” or “section” discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings herein.
- Spatially relative terms, such as “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper” and the like, are used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It is understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly. The term “substantially” is defined as at least 95% of the term being described and/or within a tolerance level known in the art and/or within 5% thereof.
- Example embodiments are described herein with reference to cross section illustrations that are schematic illustrations of idealized embodiments. As such, variations from the shapes of the illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, example embodiments described herein should not be construed as limited to the particular shapes of regions as illustrated herein, but are to include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing. For example, a region illustrated or described as flat may, typically, have rough and/or nonlinear features. Moreover, sharp angles that are illustrated may be rounded. Thus, the regions illustrated in the figures are schematic in nature and their shapes are not intended to illustrate the precise shape of a region and are not intended to limit the scope of the present claims.
- In conclusion, herein is presented a toy projectile launching assembly. The disclosure is illustrated by example in the drawing figures, and throughout the written description. It should be understood that numerous variations are possible, while adhering to the inventive concept. Such variations are contemplated as being a part of the present disclosure.
Claims (20)
1. A toy projectile launching assembly for launching toy arrow projectiles, comprising:
a crossbow structure including a left wing, a right wing, the left wing opposite the right wing, and a central region disposed between the left wing and the right wing, the left wing including a left elastic support, the right wing including a right elastic support, the central region including an upper surface and a lower surface;
a first elastic launching element extending continuously from the left elastic support to the right elastic support; and
a second elastic launching element extending continuously from the left elastic support to the right elastic support;
wherein:
the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element are coplanar and extend substantially parallel relative to each other above the central region; and
the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element define a gap therebetween sized to allow movement of a toy arrow projectile therethrough.
2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein:
the left wing defines a left body including an outer end, an inner end, an upper surface, a lower surface, the upper surface opposite the lower surface, a distal side, a proximal side, and an inner side;
the right wing defines a right body including an outer end, an inner end, an upper surface, a lower surface, the upper surface opposite the lower surface, a distal side, a proximal side, and an inner side;
the central region connects the left wing to the right wing; and
the left wing and the right wing are symmetrical about the central region.
3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein:
the left elastic support comprises a left exterior post disposed on the outer end of left body and a left interior post disposed on the inner end of the left body, the left exterior post and the left interior post extending substantially orthogonally upwardly from the upper surface of the left body;
the right elastic support comprises a right exterior post disposed on the outer end of right body and a right interior post disposed on the inner end of the right body, the right exterior post and the right interior post extending substantially orthogonally upwardly from the upper surface of the right body;
the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element pivot about the left interior post and the right interior post;
the left exterior post and the right exterior post are symmetrical about the central region; and
the left interior post and the right interior post are symmetrical about the central region.
4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein:
the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element are anchored to the left exterior post and the right exterior post;
the left interior post and the right interior post each include a first aperture and a second aperture; and
the first elastic launching element is guided through the first aperture of the left interior post and the first aperture of the right interior post and the second elastic launching element is guided through the second aperture of the left interior post and the second aperture of the right interior post.
5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element each include a continuous midpoint region spanning between the left interior post and the right interior post that is configured to stretch to launch the toy arrow projectile.
6. The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the left interior post and the right interior post are proximate to the central region defining a launch region therebetween about which the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element are configured to stretch and launch the toy arrow projectile.
7. The assembly of claim 6 , wherein the left interior post and the right interior post each define a pivot about which the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element pivot in concert when stretching.
8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element are biased towards the left interior post and right interior post, such that the further the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element are stretched away from the left interior post and right interior post the more elastic potential energy is created in the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element.
9. The assembly of claim 8 , wherein the upper surface of the central region is stepped downwardly relative to the upper surface of the right wing and the upper surface of the left wing, such that the central region is lower relative to the right wing and the left wing.
10. The assembly of claim 9 , wherein the central region defines a platform connecting the inner side of the left body to the inner side of the right body and forming a space between the inner side of the left body and the inner side of the right body, such that the continuous midpoint regions of the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element are disposed above the space.
11. The assembly of claim 10 , wherein the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element extend along the distal side of the left body and the distal side of the right body.
12. The assembly of claim 11 , wherein the proximal side of the left body and the proximal side of the right body include one or more fasteners for removably receiving toy arrow projectiles.
13. The assembly of claim 12 , wherein:
the first elastic launching element and the second elastic launching element each comprise a first end and a second end;
the first end of the first elastic launching element and the first end of the second elastic launching element are attached within the left exterior post; and
the second end of the first elastic launching element and the second end of the second elastic launching element are attached within the right exterior post.
14. A toy projectile launching assembly for use by a user including an arm having a hand to launch toy arrow projectiles, comprising:
a crossbow structure including a left wing, a right wing, and a central region including an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface opposite the lower surface, the central region disposed between the left wing and the right wing;
a pair of elastic launching elements extending continuously from the left wing to the right wing, the pair of parallel elastic launching elements substantially parallel relative to each other over the central region, the pair of elastic launching elements bendable about the central region, the pair of elastic launching elements defining a gap therebetween sized to allow movement of a toy arrow projectile therethrough;
a handle extending substantially orthogonally downwardly from the lower surface of the central region; and
an arm support extending outwardly from the central region, the arm support extending away from the handle;
wherein the arm support engages the user's arm when the user is grasping the handle with the user's hand so as to stabilize the toy projectile assembly while drawing and releasing the pair of elastic launching elements.
15. The assembly of claim 14 , wherein:
the handle defines a midline axis of the crossbow structure over which the left wing and the right wing are symmetrical; and
the handle is separated from the pair of elastic launching elements by the central region.
16. The assembly of claim 15 , wherein an arm support comprises a pair of arms and an arm band connecting the pair of arms, the arm band extending substantially parallel relative to the left wing and the right wing, the arm band configured to engage the user's arm when the handle is grasped.
17. The assembly of claim 16 , wherein:
the pair of arms comprise a proximal end and a distal end; and
the arm band connects the distal ends of the pair of arms to each other defining an opening between the distal ends and the proximal ends that is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the user's arm therethrough when the arm band is engaging the user's arm and the user is grasping the handle.
18. The assembly of claim 17 , wherein each of the pair of arms comprises a first region and a second region, the first region extending substantially parallel relative to the handle and the second region extending substantially orthogonal relative to the handle.
19. The assembly of claim 18 , wherein the handle comprises a pistol grip.
20. The assembly of claim 19 , wherein the arm band is arcuate to conform to the contours of the user's arm.
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