Inflatable Shooting Target Hit Detection via Blower Current Feedback

The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring the electrical current consumed by the blower and comparing it to reference values. When a shot hit occurs, the air pressure inside the target changes, causing the blower to work harder and draw more current. This current change is detected and processed to generate a shot hit indication, providing real-time feedback to the shooter without requiring complex visual or electronic display systems.

The invention replaces traditional mechanical or visual indication systems (such as flags, lights, or digital displays) with an electrical measurement system. Instead of using mechanical components to indicate hits, the system uses electrical current measurement to detect changes in air pressure caused by shot hits, thereby substituting a simple electrical sensing mechanism for complex mechanical or electronic indication systems.

The system employs the blower's own electrical current consumption as the detection mechanism. The blower serves dual purposes: maintaining air pressure in the target and providing the sensing mechanism for hit detection. When a shot hit occurs, the change in air pressure automatically alters the blower's current draw, which is then detected by the current sensor. This self-service approach eliminates the need for separate sensors or complex detection systems.

The system detects shot hits by monitoring changes in the electrical current parameter consumed by the blower. When a shot penetrates the target, the internal air pressure changes, causing the blower to adjust its operation and draw different current. By continuously monitoring this current parameter and comparing it to reference values, the system can reliably detect hits in real-time without requiring complex multi-parameter measurement systems.