Dynamic Hanging Target With Destructible Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fixed targets used for shooting practice often make it difficult to determine where a shot has hit, especially at distant ranges, due to lack of visibility and feedback on impact.
Innovation Solution
A dynamic hanging target system featuring movable target holders and destructible targets that react to projectile impacts, providing visual feedback through movement and potential dispersion of contents, allowing shooters to confirm hits from a distance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a fixed target is used for shooting practice, then the target structure is simple and stable, but it is difficult to determine where a shot hit, especially at distant ranges
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the target holders movable rather than fixed. When a destructible target is hit, the corresponding target holder slides downward along the suspension lines, creating a dynamic visual indicator that clearly shows the impact location. This dynamic movement transforms the static target into an informative system that automatically displays shot results without requiring complex electronic sensors or indicators.
2Loss of information
If a destructible target is used to provide visual feedback, then impact detection is improved, but the target requires more complex suspension and movement mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs the counterweight principle by utilizing the weight of the target holders and destructible targets themselves as the driving force for the indication mechanism. When a target is destroyed, the weight of the remaining targets and holders causes them to slide downward along the suspension lines, creating the visual feedback. This eliminates the need for motors, springs, or other complex actuation mechanisms, as gravity provides the necessary force automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies the self-service principle by using the destruction of one target to automatically trigger the movement of other target holders. The weight redistribution that occurs when a target is destroyed self-initiates the sliding motion of adjacent target holders along the suspension lines, providing impact confirmation without requiring external power sources, sensors, or control systems.
3Loss of information
If target holders are made movable to indicate hits, then impact visibility is improved, but the targets may become unstable or swing during shooting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the target system into multiple independent target holders, each suspended on its own set of parallel suspension lines. This segmentation allows each holder to move independently without affecting the stability of others, as the parallel suspension lines constrain movement primarily to the vertical sliding direction. The modular design enables clear visual feedback while maintaining overall system stability during the shooting process.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances shooting practice by providing clear visual feedback of shot impacts, improving accuracy and engagement experience through dynamic reactions to projectile hits.
Implementation Method 1
When the destructible target is destroyed by a projectile that hits the destructible target, the portion of each suspension line may rebound to the generally vertical orientation
Implementation Method 2
When the destructible target is destroyed by a projectile that hits the destructible target, the first target holder may slide downward to abut the second target holder
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AI summary
A disclosed hanging target may include a hanging bracket and a plurality of suspension lines coupled to the hanging bracket. The hanging target may also include a plurality of target holders. A destructible target may be disposed above and carried by a target holder allowing a portion of each suspension line to extend outward around the destructible target. When the destructible target is destroyed by a projectile that hits the destructible target, the portion of each suspension line may rebound to the generally vertical orientation.