Rotating Gun Target System with Modular Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gun targets are limited in use and fail to provide long-term engagement as they are stationary, not exercising the shooter's ability to train with moving targets, leading to loss of interest.
Innovation Solution
A gun target system with a rotating hub assembly and detachable arms and legs, allowing for portable and adjustable target placement, enabling rotational movement and multiple target positions, which increases training and enjoyment by simulating moving targets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a stationary target is used, then the target structure is simple and stable, but the shooter loses interest and cannot train with moving targets
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the stationary target into a movable one. The target is mounted on a platform that can be positioned at different locations and orientations, allowing it to simulate moving target scenarios. This enables the shooter to practice tracking and engaging moving objects, directly addressing the limitation of stationary targets while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through modular design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a stationary target is used, then the target placement is fixed, but the shooter cannot practice with varying target positions and movement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the target system into separate modular components: a platform base, a target mount, and positioning mechanisms. This allows the target to be independently adjusted in position and orientation without complicating the entire system. The modular design enables easy setup and adjustment while providing versatile positioning capabilities for training scenarios.
3Productivity
If a complex moving target system is implemented, then training effectiveness improves, but the system becomes difficult to deploy and adjust
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses dynamics to create a target system that can be easily deployed and adjusted. The platform incorporates movable components that allow quick repositioning and reconfiguration for different training scenarios. This dynamic design maintains training effectiveness by enabling varied target positions and movements while avoiding excessive complexity in system assembly and configuration through practical, user-friendly mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A shooting target system includes a hub assembly a plurality of legs configured to removably engage with the plurality of leg fasteners of the housing; a plurality of arms configured to removably engage with the plurality of arm fasteners; a plurality of targets removably secured to the plurality of arms. The hub assembly includes a housing having a plurality of leg fastener joints; a shaft extending from the housing; and a hub rotatably secured to the shaft and having a plurality of arm fasteners.