Wireless Target Stand with Motorized Roll Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing target stands require manual and physical effort to position, reset, and adjust targets, which disrupts the flow of practice sessions, poses safety risks, and is time-consuming, leading to increased operational costs and limited shooting scenarios.

Innovation Solution

A wirelessly controllable target stand system that allows remote positioning, resetting, and adjustment of targets using motors and rotatable shafts, enabling users to control the target stand from a distance through a remote control device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual target adjustment is used, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity and operational efficiency deteriorate due to time-consuming resetting and positioning

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetarget positioning efficiencyVSAvoidtarget stand mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The target stand system performs target positioning and resetting automatically through motorized mechanisms. The first motor rotates the first rotatable shaft to de-roll targets from the roll, while the second motor rotates the second rotatable shaft to position targets between the posts, eliminating the need for manual intervention and improving productivity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Manual mechanical operations are replaced with motorized systems. The first motor and second motor provide automated rotational movement to the rotatable shafts, substituting human physical effort with electric motor control to achieve target positioning and resetting operations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If manual target adjustment is used, then safety risks are reduced, but operational time and energy consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesafety during target adjustmentVSAvoidtime for target resetting

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically performs target resetting and positioning operations without requiring personnel to manually handle targets near the firing zone. The motorized mechanisms complete positioning tasks autonomously, reducing operational time while eliminating safety risks associated with manual target adjustment in the shooting area

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If fixed target positioning is used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability and shooting scenario variety deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveshooting scenario varietyVSAvoidtarget positioning system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The target stand transitions from fixed positioning to dynamic, adjustable positioning. The motorized rotatable shafts enable the target to be positioned at various locations between the first and second posts, allowing adaptation to different shooting scenarios and target configurations without requiring multiple fixed stands

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The target stand system serves multiple functions: it can position targets at different locations, adjust target orientation, and handle various target types. The motorized mechanisms provide versatile positioning capabilities that accommodate different shooting scenarios, making a single stand replace multiple fixed positioning systems

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system eliminates the need for manual target adjustment, enhances safety by allowing remote operation, reduces operational time and costs, and provides customizable target positioning for improved shooting practice scenarios.

Implementation Method 1

the first motor can rotate the first rotatable shaft, thereby de-rolling the targets from the roll of targets

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRotation:

Implementation Method 2

the second motor can rotate the second rotatable shaft to pull and/or rotate the open end after use of a particular target from the roll of targets

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRotation:

Data Source

PatentUS20250155228A1Target stand with materially reduced base structure and features for mounting and maneuvering a target roll

Publication Date: 2025.05.15 WILLGING ROBERT

AI summary

A target stand is provided to rotate the roll of targets automatically to set, reset, or position a target over the target stand for shooting. The target stand can include a first post to configure rolls of targets, a second post to mount parallel to the first post to receive and set a target from the rolls of targets between the first post and the second post, and a first base member and a second base member to mount the respective first post and the second post. Further, the first post can include a first rotatable shaft to configure the roll of targets and a first motor connected with the first rotatable shaft to reveal each target from the roll of targets. The second post further can include a second rotatable shaft connected with the second motor to receive and roll a used target over the second rotatable shaft.