Modular Shooting Target With Trigger Release Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current shooting targets lack realism, responsiveness, and cost-effectiveness, failing to provide a modular, collapsible, and realistic training experience for archery and firearm practice, as they are either 2-dimensional, non-responsive, or not easily reproducible for effective shot registration.

Innovation Solution

A modular shooting target system comprising multiple components with a trigger release element and connector system, allowing for assembly into various shapes and forms, where a direct hit causes the target to collapse or fall, providing immediate feedback and ease of reassembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If simple paper targets are used, then manufacturing cost is low and ease of replacement is high, but realism and training effectiveness are poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing costVSAvoidrealism

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The target is divided into multiple detachable components (head, body, limbs, etc.) that can be separately manufactured from inexpensive materials and assembled into a realistic 3D configuration. This segmentation allows each component to be made simply while the assembled whole provides realism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The target components are designed to be inexpensive and replaceable, using simple materials that can be easily manufactured and discarded after use, yet when assembled provide a realistic training experience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional 3D foam targets are used, then realism is improved, but responsiveness and collapsibility are poor

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproverealismVSAvoidresponsiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The target transitions from a static foam structure to a dynamic modular assembly where components can move independently. The detachable components allow the target to collapse or react to shots, providing immediate visual feedback while maintaining realistic appearance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If modular components are used, then adaptability and reconfigurability are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovemodularityVSAvoidassembly complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The target is segmented into standardized components with simple connection interfaces, allowing modular assembly that enhances adaptability while keeping individual component complexity low.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The modular components are designed with universal connection features that can be used in various configurations, allowing the same basic parts to serve multiple functions and reducing overall system complexity through standardization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10113841B2Modular shooting target

Publication Date: 2018.10.30 INTERACTIVE TACTICAL TRAINING SYST LTD

AI summary

In at least one embodiment the present invention can provide a modular shooting target for shooting practice having a first target component and a second target component, a trigger release element positioned adjacent to one of the first target component and the second target component and a connector element having a first end and a second end, the first end engaged with the trigger release element and the second end fixed to a secondary attachment point.