Arrow with embedded deployable RFID tag and the methods of using and tracking the same

摘要

The present invention relates to an arrow with an embedded deployable RFID tag, and to the methods of using the same in order to improve tracking of an animal. In one embodiment, the tracking device has a body that attached intermediate the head and shaft of an arrow. The internal components can compress during impact with a target, allowing an embedded to become embedded within the target. The embedder can utilize an RFID or other electronically trackable device. A safety can further be provided to prevent the deployment of the embedder during target practice. A tracker can be used to track specific tags that are deployed, and in particular, tags that are lodged within an animal. In one additional embodiment, a signal is provided when the RFID tag is deployed.

主权项

1. A trackable assembly used with an arrow, said trackable assembly comprising:
a body, said body having a shaft and a sidewall with a port; a carriage, said carriage having a threaded hole and being movable relative said body; an embedder having an RFID tag, said embedder being deployable from said port; a release maintaining said embedder within said body and releasing said embedder from said body when said carriage moves relative said body, said embedder has a notch and said release has a hook, said hook engaging said notch to maintain said embedder within said body prior to impact of the arrow with a target; and a base spring, said base spring biasing said body and said carriage to a first position and biasing said hook to engage said notch when said carriage is in a first position.