Adjustable-Angle 3D Target Stand for Sloped Terrain
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing three-dimensional archery targets are unable to maintain an upright profile on sloped surfaces, often falling or leaning unnaturally due to the lack of adjustable angle mechanisms in current target stands.
Innovation Solution
A target stand apparatus with pivotable peg bases and adjustable connecting rods that allow for the target to be angled and secured upright on sloped surfaces, featuring dial plates and locking mechanisms for precise positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed target stand is used, then the structure is simple and stable on flat surfaces, but the target cannot maintain an upright profile on sloped surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The target stand incorporates adjustable components including a tiltable platform that can be rotated to compensate for slope angles, and upright members with adjustable positioning mechanisms. These dynamic elements allow the stand to adapt to various surface conditions while maintaining target stability and upright profile.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand allows modification of geometric parameters such as the angle of the platform relative to the base, the height and positioning of upright members, and the spacing between components. These parameter adjustments enable the stand to accommodate different slope angles and surface conditions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the target stand is designed for flat surfaces only, then the manufacturing is simple, but it cannot compensate for slope placement
Solution Approach 1:
The target stand is divided into separate modular components including a base, an adjustable platform, upright members with positioning mechanisms, and connecting elements. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using standard processes, then assembled to create the fully functional slope-compensating system.
3Reliability
If adjustable angle mechanisms are added, then the target can remain upright on slopes, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand incorporates adjustable components including a tiltable platform that can be rotated to compensate for slope angles, and upright members with adjustable positioning mechanisms. These dynamic elements allow the stand to adapt to various surface conditions while maintaining target stability and upright profile.
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AI summary
A target stand for various archery and shooting targets, and more specifically to an adjustable angle three-dimensional target stand. An upright member assembly for mounting an archery target. The upright member includes a peg connected to a peg base. The peg base has an upper aperture and a pivot aperture. The peg based attached to at least one dial plate by a pivot bolt inserted through the pivot aperture. The peg base may be pivoted about the pivot bolt to adjust an angular position of the peg. Fore and rear legs of a target body resembling a game animal are mounted on a pair of upright members that are connected to an adjustment arm for setting the separation of the upright arms to correspond with the target body fore and rear legs.