Target Clamping System With Textured Grip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing target clamps fail to securely hold targets or target mounting posts in place, especially during rapid movement or impact, leading to slippage or detachment from the actuator.
Innovation Solution
A target clamp with a textured clamping arm and flanges that grip the target mounting post, preventing movement and rotation, and a locking mechanism with stationary and movable clamping arms to securely attach the target to the mounting arm, ensuring stability even under forceful conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a simple clamp structure is used to attach the target to the actuator, then the device complexity is reduced, but the target becomes loose and slips or detaches during movement and impact
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is divided into multiple functional components: a mounting arm for attachment to the actuator, a clamping arm with textured inner surface for gripping the target, and flanges for additional stabilization. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function effectively, improving overall reliability without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The inner surface of the clamping arm is given a textured finish specifically at the contact point with the target. This localized texturing increases friction and grip strength exactly where needed, enhancing target security without requiring the entire structure to be overly complex or heavy
2Stability of the object's composition
If a secure clamping mechanism with textured surface and flanges is used, then the target remains stable during impact and movement, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The textured inner surface is applied only to the specific region of the clamping arm that contacts the target, providing enhanced grip and stability locally. The flanges are positioned strategically to prevent rotation and movement only in the necessary directions, maintaining stability without unnecessary structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Flanges extend perpendicular to the plane of the mounting arm and clamping arm, adding a third dimensional element that prevents rotation and lateral movement of the target. This dimensional addition provides enhanced stability without requiring increased complexity in the primary planar structure
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The target clamp effectively maintains the target in place during movement and impact, enhancing training scenarios by providing a secure attachment that prevents slippage and detachment, thereby improving shooting accuracy and response time.
Implementation Method 1
The inner surface of the clamping arm is textured to more firmly grip the target or target mounting post
Data Source
AI summary
An improved target clamp more securely holds a target in place when impacted by bullets or moved quickly by a target actuator.