Modular Gunnery Target Simulator with Eccentric Holder
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gunnery training systems lack portability, complexity, and versatility in simulating target movements, limiting their effectiveness in providing realistic and dynamic training scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A device with a frame unit incorporating a drive mechanism, such as a rack and pinion mechanism, that allows for the rotation of a first shaft within a predetermined range of angles, enabling the target to be oriented in multiple directions using eccentric and concentric target holders with slots for various orientations, and a method for assembling and configuring the device for different training scenarios.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If complex frames are used to provide stability to the target system, then stability is improved, but portability and ease of deployment deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The target system is divided into modular components including a collapsible frame with interchangeable clamp assemblies. Each clamp assembly can be independently attached or removed, allowing the system to be segmented for easy transport and reconfigured for stability during operation. The frame itself can be collapsed into a compact configuration for portability while expanding to provide stability during use.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different target holding brackets are used for each movement or position, then target movement versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single clamp assembly is designed with universal functionality to provide multiple target movements and positions. The clamp assembly includes an adjustable clamp arm with multiple positioning holes, allowing it to be configured for different angles and orientations. This single multi-functional component replaces the need for multiple specialized brackets, reducing device complexity while maintaining target movement versatility.
3Ease of operation
If stationary targets are used, then target visibility is improved, but training realism and decisional requirements deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The target system transitions from a stationary configuration to a dynamic one by incorporating a movable clamp assembly that can be repositioned along the frame. The clamp assembly can be quickly adjusted to change target position, orientation, and movement patterns during training sessions. This dynamic capability provides training realism through unpredictable target behavior while maintaining good visibility through proper positioning.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to firearm or gunnery training system. More particularly relates to a device and method for providing multiple movements of a target for firearm or gunnery practice. The device (20) comprising a frame unit (8) configured to accommodate a drive mechanism (28), which is configured to rotate a first shaft (1) within a first predetermined range of angle. The frame unit (8) comprises more than one face and at least one of the faces is configured as a base for the device (20). The device (20) further comprises a target holding bracket (6) removably connectable to a target (10) at one end (6a) and a holder mating block (5) at other end (6b). Also, an eccentric target holder (3) is removably connectable to the first shaft (1) at a first end (3a) and a holder mating block (5) at a second end (3b). The second end (3b) of the eccentric target holder (3) comprises one or more slots (3c) such that the holder mating block (5) is placed in any one of the one or more slots (3c) for orienting plane of the target (10) in at least one of parallel and perpendicular to the first shaft (1).