Remotely Resettable Target System with Mechanical Linkage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing shooting sports target systems lack a mechanism for remotely resetting targets to ensure continuous and safe practice, with non-resetting targets not disappearing from sight after being struck, and resetting targets not being visually distinguishable or efficient in releasing non-resetting targets.

Innovation Solution

A remotely resettable target system comprising non-resetting and resetting targets that pivot and lock into horizontal positions upon being struck, with the resetting target releasing non-resetting targets and returning to vertical positions, featuring a locking mechanism and spring systems for controlled movement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If non-resetting targets are used, then targets can be struck and disappear from sight, but targets cannot be reset without manual intervention

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontinuous practice capabilityVSAvoidresetting mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The resetting target automatically resets the non-resetting targets through a mechanical linkage system. When the resetting target is struck and pivots to horizontal position, it triggers the release mechanism that returns the non-resetting targets to vertical position without requiring manual intervention, enabling continuous practice sessions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables periodic resetting of targets through the resetting target's oscillation between vertical and horizontal positions. Each time the resetting target is struck, it completes a reset cycle by pivoting to horizontal position, releasing the non-resetting targets, and returning to vertical position through spring force, creating a repeating pattern that sustains continuous practice

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

2Ease of operation

If resetting target is added to release non-resetting targets, then targets can be remotely reset, but the system becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote resetting capabilityVSAvoidtarget system structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The resetting target integrates multiple functions into a single component: it serves as both a practice target that can be struck and as a reset mechanism that returns other targets to position. The mechanical linkage system combines the resetting target's motion with the release mechanism, eliminating the need for separate reset devices and reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The resetting target performs multiple functions: it acts as a practice target for shooters, serves as a release mechanism for non-resetting targets, and provides visual feedback through its position changes. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components and simplifies the overall system architecture

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If resetting target pivots to horizontal position, then it can release non-resetting targets, but it may not be visually distinguishable from non-resetting targets

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveresetting efficiencyVSAvoidvisual distinction between target types

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The resetting target is distinguished from non-resetting targets through visual characteristics such as color, size, or positioning. This visual differentiation allows shooters to identify which target is the resetting target and understand its special function, while the target's position changes (vertical to horizontal) provide clear feedback on the resetting mechanism's operation status

Inventive Principle:

Principle #32Color changes

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

Enables continuous and safe firearm practice by ensuring non-resetting targets disappear from sight and resetting targets are visually distinct, allowing for efficient and controlled resetting of all targets, enhancing shooting sports training.

Implementation Method 1

a spring positioned behind the resetting target exerts a force on the resetting target to return the resetting target to the vertical position

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSpring: Spring

Implementation Method 2

When struck by a fired round, the one or more non-resetting targets pivot to a horizontal position

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectImpact Force: Impact Force

Data Source

PatentUS10139203B1Remotely resettable target system

Publication Date: 2018.11.27 TEAL SONNY LYNN

AI summary

The remotely resettable target system is a set of practice targets for use when shooting a firearm. One or more non-resetting targets and a resetting target start in a vertical position where they are visible from uprange. When struck by a fired round, the one or more non-resetting targets 300 pivot to a horizontal position and disappear from sight. When struck by a fired round, the resetting target pivots to a non-vertical position and then returns to the vertical position. While in the non-vertical position, the resetting target releases the one or more non-resetting targets, causing the one or more non-resetting targets to pivot back to the vertical position.