Handleless slingshot with folding storage compartment

摘要

A handleless slingshot with a folding storage compartment is disclosed. The slingshot does not require that the user grip a handle to shoot it and the folding storage compartment may be removed or omitted if desired. The slingshot includes a storage compartment that can store projectiles (such as steel shot) and/or other supplies. The storage compartment is foldable such that it can be folded into the base of the slingshot to create a compact, portable unit. The slingshot includes a quick-release interchangeable band system that uses clips that matingly engage grooves formed at the ends of the slingshot arms to secure the band. The slingshot includes guard area which protects the web area of the hand when shooting the slingshot. The slingshot moves the thumb and index finger contact points forward of the band to increase stability and eliminate the need to grip a handle when shooting the slingshot.

主权项

1. A handleless slingshot, the slingshot comprising:
a body; a pair of integrated arms extending from the body, each arm having an upper portion with a groove formed therein, the groove configured to receive a clip to secure a band, and a lower portion formed as a wing, the wing extending outwardly from the upper portion of the arm and forming a gap between the wing and the upper portion; and a storage compartment hingedly connected to the body, wherein the body comprises a guard area formed and extending between each arm, and a pair of recesses formed in the body within respective gaps, wherein the storage compartment is foldable from an unfolded position generally perpendicular to the guard area of the body to a folded position generally parallel to the guard area of the body, and wherein the recesses formed in respective gaps form a gripping portion for a user to manipulate and operate the slingshot.