Nested-Arch Clay Target Launcher Base for Wider Trajectories
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing target launching machines lack sufficient mobility and stability, particularly in clay pigeon shooting, limiting the variety of target trajectories and increasing the complexity of shots due to the orientation of targets in flight.
Innovation Solution
A double-arch configuration with a nested inner arch within an outer arch, allowing for optimized mobility and load distribution, enhancing the angular range of motion and stability of the target launching machine.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single arch configuration is used, then the structure is simple, but the angular range of motion and mobility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested arch configuration where an inner arch is positioned within an outer arch. The inner arch can rotate relative to the outer arch around a swinging axis, allowing the target launching machine to achieve a greater angular range of motion. This nesting arrangement enables enhanced mobility and trajectory variety while maintaining a compact overall structure, directly resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the base is made more mobile to increase trajectory variety, then the angular amplitude increases, but the stability and load distribution are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The nested arch structure provides both mobility and stability through its design. The inner arch rotating within the outer arch enables trajectory variety, while the arch configuration itself provides structural rigidity in preferred directions. The nesting arrangement allows the base to achieve greater angular amplitude without compromising stability, as the nested geometry distributes loads effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The arched shape of the base structure provides significant rigidity in preferred directions while allowing controlled movement. The curvature of the arches enables the base to achieve various angles and trajectories while maintaining structural integrity and stability during operation.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the base volume is increased to improve stability, then the rigidity increases, but the height and overall size of the base increase
Solution Approach 1:
The arched configuration provides significant rigidity with minimal volume. The curved geometry of the arches creates structural efficiency, allowing the base to achieve high rigidity without requiring excessive height or overall size. The arch shape distributes loads effectively while maintaining a compact profile.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a ball trap target launching system, the system comprising a target-launching machine (5) provided with a launching portion (51) having a launching plane (511) on which a target to be thrown is intended to be arranged and a rotatably movable arm (512) that is controlled by a motorised arming and triggering system, the launching system also comprising a base, the target-launching machine (5) being carried by the base, wherein the target-launching machine (5) comprises a barrel (52) for storing the targets, the system comprising a maximum-load configuration in which the barrel (52) is completely full of targets (6) and a minimum-load configuration in which the barrel (52) is completely empty of targets (6), and wherein the base for the target-launching machine (5) comprises: a lower portion; an upper portion configured to carry a target-launching machine, the upper portion being mounted so as to move relative to the lower portion; an actuator (35) configured to control the mobility of the upper portion relative to the lower portion; characterised in that the lower portion comprises an outer arch (1); the upper portion comprises an inner arch (3) nested in the outer arch (1); the lower arch (3) being rotated within the upper arch (1) according to a swing axis (34).