GB2427257A - Interactive peripatetic target system - Google Patents

Interactive peripatetic target system Download PDF

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GB2427257A
GB2427257A GB0512169A GB0512169A GB2427257A GB 2427257 A GB2427257 A GB 2427257A GB 0512169 A GB0512169 A GB 0512169A GB 0512169 A GB0512169 A GB 0512169A GB 2427257 A GB2427257 A GB 2427257A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J9/00—Moving targets, i.e. moving when fired at
    • F41J9/02—Land-based targets, e.g. inflatable targets supported by fluid pressure
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J5/00—Target indicating systems; Target-hit or score detecting systems
    • F41J5/14—Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J5/00—Target indicating systems; Target-hit or score detecting systems
    • F41J5/18—Targets having hit-indicating means actuated or moved mechanically when the target has been hit, e.g. discs or flags
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J5/00—Target indicating systems; Target-hit or score detecting systems
    • F41J5/24—Targets producing a particular effect when hit, e.g. detonation of pyrotechnic charge, bell ring, photograph

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Abstract

An air rifle target system consisting of a target capable of moving along a track. The target moves from end to end along the track unless it is stuck by a pellet in a designated area. A pellet striking the designated area causes a change in operation of the moving target. Audio and visual indication may be given when the target is hit.

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Interactive Air Rifle Running' Target System This invention relates to a
moving target system for sub l2ft/lbs air guns.
Air gun targets are generally stationary field target' types. Such targets are satisfactory for accuracy practice but can get monotonous. A moving or running' target offers the shooter a new challenge and aims to simulate the vermin control' type situation. The target is for use in controlled environments such as air gun clubs.
The purpose of this invention is to provide an interactive moving target. The actions of the target are controlled by hitting a specific area.
l'he target travels a pre-defined distance in the horizontal plain, travelling along a track. The direction of the target is reversed at either end. Should the specific target area he struck by a pellet during the course of the travel the target stops and both audible and visual indication are given. The target then returns to one end of the track.
At this end of the track the target is reset and the speed of travel changed.
T'he front of this invention must be capable of sustaining continuous pellet strikes 1mm air guns up to the legal limit of 12 ft/lbs.
The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Fig 1 - Front view of track Fig 2 Top view of track Fig 3 - Back view of track.
Fig 4 - Side view of target base showing motor.
Fig 5 - Side view of target base showing guide wheels.
Fig 6 - Back view of target base Fig 7 - Back view of target base on track Fig 8 - Side view of target front plate Fig 9 - Front view of target front plate.
Fig 10 - Front view of overall design.
The overall design shown in figlO consists of two main parts. These are the track unit (fig 1) and the target unit (fig 9). The target unit is capable of travelling along the track unit in either direction.
The main components of the track unit are the track rods (I), legs (2) and the end plates (3). Secondary components are the limit activators (4) and the reset bar (5).
The target unit consists of three track rollers (6) mounted between a front plate (7) and rear plate (8). An electric motor (9) is mounted on the rear plate. The motor has a drive wheel (10) that gives a friction drive to the track (1).
Mounted on the rear plate are the limit switches (11), the control box (12) and the DC power source (13). The limit switches (11) are activated by the limit activators (4) when the target unit nears either end of the track. The control box contains the necessary electronic circuitry to control the speed and direction of the motor (9). it also contains an audible warning device. The exact operation of the control box can he changed to suit the user requirements.
Mounted on the front plate are the target outline (14) and the power switch plate (19).
The target outline (14) has the hinged target disc (15), the target rod (16), the target switch(l 7) and the red eye' indicator (18) mounted upon it. A pellet striking the target disc pushes the target rod back which in turn activates the target switch.
Activation of the target switch stops the motor, turns off the red eye' indicator and causes the target unit to return the left end of the track. Here the reset har(5) resets the target rod (1 6).
The power switch plate (19) consists of a hinged switch plate (20) and a latching push button switch (21). A pellet striking the plate activates or deactivates the switch.

Claims (6)

  1. Claims 1. An interactive air rifle target system consisting of a track
    unit and a target unit which can travel along the track in either direction.
  2. 2. The track unit as claimed in claim I has limit activators and reset bar that act upon the target unit.
  3. 3. The target unit as claimed in claim I is a self contained unit capable of moving in a horizontal plain upon the track.
  4. 4. l'he target unit as claimed in claim 3 has a target disc the striking of which changes the operation of the target unit.
  5. 5. The limit activators as claimed in claim 2 also change the operation of the target unit.
  6. 6. The target unit as claimed in claim 3 contains a control unit the operation of which can be changed to suit the user requirements.
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Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2043846A (en) * 1979-02-16 1980-10-08 Secr Defence Movable Target
GB2304871A (en) * 1995-09-07 1997-03-26 Robin John Stone Shotgun test target apparatus
US5848791A (en) * 1997-10-27 1998-12-15 Beyer; Christopher P. Moving platform/target system
US5868396A (en) * 1996-01-16 1999-02-09 Tts Theissen Training Systems Gmbh Movable target for shooting practice
FR2830611A1 (en) * 2001-10-10 2003-04-11 Laporte Holding Shooting practice target is mounted on carriage moving to and fro along rail and turning at each end

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2043846A (en) * 1979-02-16 1980-10-08 Secr Defence Movable Target
GB2304871A (en) * 1995-09-07 1997-03-26 Robin John Stone Shotgun test target apparatus
US5868396A (en) * 1996-01-16 1999-02-09 Tts Theissen Training Systems Gmbh Movable target for shooting practice
US5848791A (en) * 1997-10-27 1998-12-15 Beyer; Christopher P. Moving platform/target system
FR2830611A1 (en) * 2001-10-10 2003-04-11 Laporte Holding Shooting practice target is mounted on carriage moving to and fro along rail and turning at each end

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