Motorized Plate Rack Resetting for Simultaneous Target Lift
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shooting target systems lack a reliable, remotely powered motorized system to simultaneously reset knocked down targets on a plate rack, and existing self-resetting mechanisms lose effectiveness with continuous use.
Innovation Solution
A motorized resetting system with a pair of portable units that can be remotely or automatically controlled, featuring a target-lifting crossbar and protective shields, allowing simultaneous resetting of targets without direct connection, and incorporating AI for automated operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a motorized resetting system is implemented, then the resetting effectiveness and reliability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into multiple independent motorized units, each capable of resetting targets individually. This segmentation allows the complex function of target resetting to be distributed across simpler, modular components that can operate independently or in coordination
Solution Approach 2:
A control system acts as an intermediary between the motorized units and the user, coordinating the resetting operations and managing the complexity of multiple motorized components through centralized or distributed control logic
2Ease of operation
If existing self-resetting mechanisms are used, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability deteriorates due to continuous use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical self-resetting mechanisms (springs, swivel mechanisms) with motorized units that use electrical actuators to reset targets. This substitution maintains ease of operation while improving reliability through controlled motor operation that does not degrade with continuous use
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters from passive mechanical recovery to active motorized resetting, allowing for controlled, reliable resetting action that can be maintained indefinitely without the wear-out issues of mechanical springs and linkages
3Productivity
If a remotely powered motorized system is implemented, then the productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple motorized units are distributed throughout the target array, each independently capable of resetting its associated targets. This segmentation enables parallel operation and simultaneous resetting across multiple targets without requiring a single complex centralized system
Solution Approach 2:
Each motorized unit is designed to handle a specific portion of the target array, performing resetting actions only on its assigned targets. This partial action approach enables simultaneous operation across multiple units without the excessive complexity of a fully integrated centralized system
4Reliability
If protective shields are added to protect electronics, then the reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Protective shields in the form of enclosures or protective films are applied to the electronics components. These shields provide necessary protection against ballistic impacts and environmental factors while adding minimal structural complexity compared to fully enclosed armored designs
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient, safe, and simultaneous resetting of shooting targets indoors and outdoors, protecting electronics from ballistic impacts and facilitating user convenience through remote control or automated operation.
Implementation Method 1
a motorized system that can reset knocked down shooting targets automatically or can be remotely engaged to reset the knocked down shooting targets
Implementation Method 2
the pair of motorized units of the present invention is designed to be portable and weatherproof with a structure that protects the electronics from weather damage as well as from ballistic impacts
Data Source
AI summary
A knockdown-target remote resetting system is a system that enables people to safely practice shooting indoors and outdoors. The system is preferably designed to be used with plate racks so that users do not have to manually reset the shooting targets after being knocked down. The system includes a first resetting device, a second resetting device, and a target-lifting crossbar. The first resetting device and the second resetting device correspond to a pair of motorized units that can be engaged to remotely reset the position of knocked down shooting targets of the plate rack. The first resetting device and the second resetting device can be remotely engaged or can be configured for automatic operation according to system's preset configurations. The target-lifting crossbar facilitates the resetting of the shooting targets without requiring the direct connection of the shooting targets to the first resetting device nor the second resetting device.