Disk target launcher and its launching method
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TW114104169
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TW · TW
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-02-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing disc target launchers can only launch frisbees at fixed heights and angles, limiting their usability and convenience, and pose health risks due to manual operation.
A disc target launcher with a control unit, target loading and launching devices, and a base, featuring lifting, suction, angle adjustment, and rotational mechanisms controlled by a programmable control unit to launch targets at varying heights, angles, and speeds.
Enables automatic launching of disc targets to preset positions, enhancing usability and safety by preventing fatigue and injuries, suitable for pet training and target practice.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a disc target launcher and a launching method thereof, particularly a device that can automatically launch disc targets to a preset position at different heights, angles, and speeds. This device can be widely used in pet training, target practice, and the like, providing greater convenience and preventing health hazards from long-term disc target launching. Furthermore, the device can enhance its overall practicality and efficacy. Prior Art
[0002] Generally, when playing Frisbee, the Frisbee is usually thrown manually. However, throwing the Frisbee manually is not only easy to cause fatigue, but also prone to sports injuries if thrown for a long time. This is especially true for dog trainers, as prolonged throwing of Frisbees can easily cause damage to their hands.
[0003] Therefore, a business operator has developed the "Flying Disc Launcher" No. M603380, which was announced on November 1, 2020, and includes: a frame, which includes a carrying seat and a side wall perpendicular to the carrying seat, the carrying seat includes a carrying portion and a storage portion adjacent to the carrying portion, the carrying portion provides a flying disc for placement, the side wall includes a guide wall surrounding one side of the carrying portion, and the two ends of the guide wall define a flying disc inlet and a flying disc outlet; a turntable, which is installed in the storage portion and protrudes from the surface of the carrying portion; and a power element, which is connected to the turntable to drive the turntable to rotate; wherein when the turntable rotates and the flying disc is placed on the carrying portion from the flying disc inlet, the guide wall and the edge of the turntable can contact the flying disc to drive and guide the flying disc to fly toward the flying disc outlet.
[0004] However, although the aforementioned "frisbee launcher" can achieve the intended effect of launching frisbees by rotating a turntable instead of manually throwing them, it has been found during actual use that the structure can only launch frisbees at a fixed height and angle, and cannot launch different frisbees at different heights and angles. This causes great inconvenience in its use, and leaves room for improvement in its overall structural design.
[0005] Therefore, in view of this, the inventor, based on his many years of rich design, development and actual production experience in the related industry, has further studied and improved the existing structure and deficiencies, and provides a target launcher and a launching method thereof, in order to achieve the purpose of achieving better practical value. Summary of the Invention
[0006] The primary purpose of the present invention is to provide a disc target launcher and a launching method thereof. The device can automatically launch disc targets to a preset position at various heights, angles, and speeds, making it widely applicable in pet training, target practice, and other applications. The device is more convenient to use, prevents health hazards caused by long-term disc target launching, and enhances its overall practicality and efficacy.
[0007] The main purpose and effect of the target launcher of the present invention are achieved by the following specific technical means:
[0008] It mainly includes a control unit, a target loading device, a target launching device and a base; wherein:
[0009] The control unit is used to perform various control actions;
[0010] The target loading device includes a lifting unit, a first lifting power source corresponding to the lifting unit, and an electrical connection between the first lifting power source and the control unit, so that the control unit controls the lifting unit to ascend and descend via the first lifting power source. A suction unit is connected to the lifting unit and is also electrically connected to the control unit, so that the control unit controls the suction unit to suck the target.
[0011] The target launcher is provided with a second lifting power source electrically connected to the control unit, allowing the control unit to control the second lifting power source to ascend and descend. An angle adjustment unit electrically connected to the control unit is connected to the output end of the second lifting power source, allowing the control unit to control the angle adjustment unit to tilt at various angles. A rotation power source electrically connected to the control unit is provided on the angle adjustment unit, allowing the control unit to control the rotation power source to rotate. Furthermore, a clamp is provided on the rotation power source, electrically connected to the control unit, allowing the control unit to control the clamp to clamp the target.
[0012] The base is used to place the target loading device and the target launching device thereon, and the targets are stacked correspondingly on the base below the suction unit of the target loading device.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the target launcher of the present invention, the lifting unit is a linear slide rail.
[0014] The main purpose and effect of the target launching method of the present invention are achieved by the following specific technical means:
[0015] Include:
[0016] A control unit is provided for performing various control operations on a target loading device and a target launching device, and a launching program is written into the control unit:
[0017] The target loading device uses a lifting unit to link a suction unit to suck several targets stacked on a base;
[0018] The target launching device clamps the target sucked by the sucking unit through a clamp;
[0019] The launch program written by the control unit controls the angle adjustment unit of the target launch device to perform angle deflection adjustment;
[0020] The launch program written into the control unit controls the second lifting power source of the target launch device to rise and fall to adjust the height position;
[0021] The launch program written into the control unit controls the rotational power source of the target launching device to drive the target held by the clamp to rotate to a specified position, and then causes the clamp to release the clamp on the target, so that the target can be launched to the set target position by centrifugal force.
[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the target launching method of the present invention, after the target loading device clamps the target through the clamp, the target loading device is first lowered to a fixed point through the lifting unit in conjunction with the suction unit.
[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the target launching method of the present invention, the flying speed of the target is controlled by the rotation speed of the rotary power source. Simple diagram description
[0024] Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention Figure 2: Schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention Figure 3: Schematic diagram of the operation process of the present invention Figure 4: Schematic diagram of the present invention in use Figure 5: Schematic diagram of the launch state of the present invention Implementation Method
[0025] To provide a more complete and clear disclosure of the technical content, objectives, and effects achieved by the present invention, the following detailed description is provided. Please also refer to the accompanying drawings and figure numbers:
[0026] First, referring to the first figure, which is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention, and the second figure, which is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention, the present invention mainly includes a control unit (1), a target loading device (2), a target launching device (3) and a base (4); wherein:
[0027] The control unit (1) is used to perform various control actions and is used to write emission programming in the control unit (1).
[0028] The target loading device (2) is provided with a lifting unit (21), which can be a linear slide rail. A first lifting power source (211) is provided corresponding to the lifting unit (21), and the first lifting power source (211) is electrically connected to the control unit (1), so that the control unit (1) controls the lifting unit (21) to perform lifting and lowering actions via the first lifting power source (211). A suction unit (22) is connected to the lifting unit (21), and the suction unit (22) is also electrically connected to the control unit (1), so that the control unit (1) controls the suction unit (22) to perform a suction action.
[0029] The target launching device (3) is provided with a second lifting power source (31) electrically connected to the control unit (1), so that the control unit (1) controls the second lifting power source (31) to perform lifting and lowering actions; an angle adjustment unit (32) electrically connected to the control unit (1) is connected to the output end of the second lifting power source (31), so that the control unit (1) controls the angle adjustment unit (32) to perform various angle deflections; a rotation power source (33) electrically connected to the control unit (1) is provided on the angle adjustment unit (32), so that the control unit (1) controls the rotation power source (33) to rotate; and a clamp (34) electrically connected to the control unit (1) is provided on the rotation power source (33), so that the control unit (1) controls the clamp (34) to perform a clamping action.
[0030] The base (4) is used to arrange the target loading device (2) and the target launching device (3) thereon.
[0031] In this way, please refer to the third figure of the operation flow diagram of the present invention. In the operation and use of the present invention, the target loading device (2) and the target launching device (3) are both arranged on the base (4), and the target (5) is stacked on the base (4) below the suction unit (22) of the target loading device (2), so that the control unit (1) can control the lifting unit (21) to descend via the first lifting power source (211) so that the suction unit (22) is attached to the target (5), and the control unit (1) controls the suction unit (22) to perform a suction action to lift the target (5). (5) is adsorbed on the suction unit (22), at which time the control unit (1) controls the lifting unit (21) to rise to the height position of the sucked target (5) corresponding to the clamp (34) via the first lifting power source (211), and controls the rotation power source (33) to rotate, so that the rotation power source (33) drives the clamp (34) to rotate to the position corresponding to the target (5) [please refer to the fourth figure of the present invention for the schematic diagram of the use state], and controls the clamp (34) to clamp the target (5). After confirming that the clamp (34) has indeed clamped the target (5), the control unit (1) controls the clamp (34) to clamp the target (5). After the disc target (5) is clamped and fixed, the control unit (1) controls the suction unit (22) to release the suction action on the disc target (5), controls the rotary power source (33) to rotate, and drives the clamp (34) to rotate away from the original position. The control unit (1) controls the lifting unit (21) to descend to a fixed point via the first lifting power source (211). At this time, according to the set target position, the control unit (1) controls the second lifting power source (31) to adjust to an appropriate height, and controls the angle adjustment unit (32) to adjust to an appropriate angle. After confirming that the target (5) clamped and fixed by the clamp (34) corresponds to the set target position, the control unit (1) controls the rotation power source (33) to rotate. After confirming that the rotation power source (33) drives the target (5) clamped and fixed by the clamp (34) to rotate to the specified position, the control unit (1) controls the clamp (34) to release the clamping of the target (5), and the target (5) can be launched to the set target position by centrifugal force [please refer to the fifth figure of the present invention for the schematic diagram of the launching state action]. The flying speed of the target can be controlled by the rotation speed of the rotation power source (33).
[0032] In addition, the emission programming written into the control unit (1) can be preset to have multiple emission modes, such as multiple different emission intervals, multiple different emission speeds, multiple different emission heights, multiple different emission angles, etc., so that a combination of various emission modes can be utilized to achieve more diverse usage effects, allowing it to be more widely used in pet training, target shooting training, etc.
[0033] As can be seen from the above description of the use and implementation of the present invention, compared to existing technologies, the present invention primarily features the ability to automatically launch disc targets to predetermined locations at varying heights, angles, and speeds, making it widely applicable in pet training, target practice, and the like. This provides greater convenience and prevents health hazards from long-term disc target launching, further enhancing its overall practicality and efficacy.
[0034] However, the aforementioned embodiments or drawings do not limit the product structure or usage of the present invention. Any appropriate changes or modifications made by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field should be considered as not departing from the patent scope of the present invention.
[0035] In summary, the embodiments of the present invention can indeed achieve the intended effects. Moreover, the specific structure disclosed therein has not been seen in similar products and has not been disclosed before the application. Therefore, it fully complies with the provisions and requirements of the Patent Law. Therefore, an application for an invention patent is filed in accordance with the law. I sincerely request that you review it and grant the patent. I would be grateful for your kindness.
[0036] 1: Control unit 2: Target loading device 21: Lifting unit 211: First lifting power source 22: Absorption unit 3: Target launching device 31: Second lifting power source 32: Angle adjustment unit 33: Rotating power source 34: Clamp 4: Base 5: Target
Claims
1. A target launcher, comprising a control unit, a target loading device, a target launching device, and a base; wherein: The control unit is configured to perform various control operations. The target loading device includes a lifting unit, and a first lifting power source is provided for the lifting unit. The first lifting power source is electrically connected to the control unit, allowing the control unit to control the lifting unit to ascend and descend via the first lifting power source. A suction unit is connected to the lifting unit, and the suction unit is also electrically connected to the control unit, allowing the control unit to control the suction unit to absorb the target. The target launching device includes a second lifting power source electrically connected to the control unit, allowing the control unit to control the second lifting power source to ascend and descend. An angle adjustment unit is electrically connected to the control unit at the output end of the second lifting power source, allowing the control unit to control the angle adjustment unit to tilt at various angles. A rotational power source is provided on the angle adjustment unit, electrically connected to the control unit, allowing the control unit to control the rotational power source. A clamp is provided on the rotational power source, electrically connected to the control unit, allowing the control unit to control the clamp to clamp the target. The base is used to place the target loading device and the target launching device thereon, and the targets are stacked on the base below the suction unit of the target loading device.
2. The target launcher according to claim 1, wherein: The lifting unit is a linear slide.
3. A target launching method, comprising: a control unit configured to control various operations of a target loading device and a target launching device, wherein a launching program is written into the control unit: the target loading device uses a lifting unit to link a suction unit to suck up several targets stacked on a base; the target launching device uses a clamp to clamp the targets sucked by the suction unit; the launching program written into the control unit controls an angle adjustment unit of the target launching device to adjust the yaw angle; the launching program written into the control unit controls a second lifting power source of the target launching device to adjust the height by raising and lowering the target; the launching program written into the control unit controls a rotation power source of the target launching device to rotate the target held by the clamp to a specified position, whereupon the clamp releases the target, thereby launching the target to a set target position by centrifugal force.
4. The target launching method according to claim 3, wherein: After the target loading device clamps the target through the clamp, the target loading device is firstly linked to the suction unit through the lifting unit to descend to a fixed point.
5. The target launching method according to claim 3, wherein: The flying speed of the target is controlled by the rotation speed of the rotary power source.