Composite Archery Target with Foam Core and Polyurea Coating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing archery and hunting targets are either too small, costly, or prone to destruction, and often fail to provide a realistic aiming experience due to materials that may not withstand projectile impacts or allow projectiles to pass through, posing safety risks.
Innovation Solution
A target system comprising a main body made from closed cell extruded polystyrene foam with a polyurea or polyurethane spray coating, designed to represent game animals in a realistic fashion, featuring openings for removable targets and structural reinforcements to maintain integrity upon impact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If hard or solid materials are used to construct the overlay, then structural strength is improved, but projectiles may be damaged upon impact
Solution Approach 1:
The overlay is constructed from composite materials combining wood or plastic with foam or other soft materials. This composite structure provides the structural strength needed to maintain overlay integrity while the soft material component prevents damage to impacting projectiles, thus resolving the contradiction between strength and projectile damage.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If soft or lightweight materials are used to construct the overlay, then projectile damage is prevented, but projectiles may pass through the overlay creating safety risks
Solution Approach 1:
The combination of hard materials (wood, plastic) with soft materials (foam) creates a composite overlay that stops projectiles effectively. The hard component provides structural integrity while the soft component absorbs impact energy, preventing projectile penetration and ensuring safety without allowing projectiles to pass through.
3Ease of manufacture
If molded foam is used to construct the target and target holder, then ease of manufacture is improved, but the target is subject to destruction over time
Solution Approach 1:
The target holder is constructed from composite materials combining molded foam with wood or plastic structural components. The foam provides ease of manufacture and shaping while the wood or plastic framework provides enhanced structural strength and durability, extending the service life of the target system while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
4Shape
If three-dimensional animal structures are made life-size, then realism is improved, but manufacturing cost and purchase price increase
Solution Approach 1:
The three-dimensional animal target is segmented into modular components including a structural frame, overlay panels, and replaceable target portions. This segmentation allows life-size realistic shapes to be constructed from smaller, more manageable pieces using composite materials, reducing overall manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining the realistic appearance and functionality of the complete target.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure is directed to a target support system. The target support system includes a support that is operationally configured to hold one or more projectile targets.