Portable Target Apparatus with Integrated Drive and Segmented Case
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing target apparatuses for firearms are often large, cumbersome, and difficult to transport and deploy in various environments due to their permanent installation and complex assembly requirements, limiting their use to specific locations and arrangements.
Innovation Solution
A portable target apparatus with a self-contained case that includes a drive system and target holder, allowing for easy transportation and deployment, with the ability to rotate targets between revealed and concealed positions, and supporting stable operation on different surfaces through adjustable orientations and a protective design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If traditional target apparatuses are permanently installed with large-scale installations, then stability and target arrangement capabilities are improved, but portability and adaptability to different locations are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The target apparatus is divided into separable components: a portable case containing the drive mechanism, and a target holder with adjustable feet. This segmentation allows the apparatus to be transported as individual pieces and reconfigured at different locations while maintaining stability through proper assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable case serves multiple functions: it houses the drive mechanism, provides structural support for stability during operation, and acts as a container for transport and storage. The adjustable feet provide both stability on various surfaces and the ability to adapt to different ground conditions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If smaller target apparatuses are designed for portability, then adaptability to different locations is improved, but stability during use is worsened due to cumbersome frames requiring assembly and adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The drive mechanism is merged with the portable case structure, eliminating the need for separate complex framing. The case itself provides the structural support needed for stability, while the integrated design reduces the number of assembly steps and adjustment requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable feet provide dynamic adaptability to different surface conditions. The feet can be adjusted during setup to achieve optimal stability on various terrains, and the entire apparatus can be quickly reconfigured by simply moving the portable case and reattaching the target holder.
3Adaptability or versatility
If target holder and legs are disassembled from main box for transport, then portability is improved, but handling complexity and risk of component damage are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is segmented into a portable case containing the drive and a separate target holder, both of which are manageable sizes for transport. This segmentation allows easy handling while maintaining the option to keep components together during transport if desired.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable case serves as both the housing for the drive mechanism and the transport container. This eliminates the need for separate packaging and reduces handling steps, as the case itself is designed to protect its contents during transport and storage.
Data Source
AI summary
A target apparatus including a portable case; a target; and a drive contained within the portable case, the drive having a drive shaft accessible through an access opening in a side of the portable case. When the target is connected to the drive shaft for rotation relative to the portable case, the portable case provides stable support to the target apparatus.