Triangular Prism Shooting Base with Modular Apertures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing target shooting systems lack versatility in accommodating various types and sizes of shooting targets, requiring multiple systems for different target configurations.
Innovation Solution
A modular target shooting base with a triangular prism shape, featuring vertically aligned openings in the top and lower support members, allowing for secure placement of multiple targets and adjustable aperture configurations for different target sizes, and optionally integrally formed components for enhanced structural integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate target shooting systems are used to accommodate different target types and sizes, then target compatibility is improved, but device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The base structure is designed with a universal platform that can accommodate multiple types of shooting targets through a standardized opening system. The top member contains multiple openings of different sizes and configurations, allowing a single base to support various target types (gong targets, paper targets, 3D targets) without requiring separate mounting systems for each target type.
Solution Approach 2:
The base is divided into modular components including the base member, top member, and support members that can be independently configured. The openings in the top member are segmented into different patterns and sizes, allowing selective use of specific opening configurations for different target types, thereby maintaining versatility while simplifying the overall system design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate target shooting systems are used for different target configurations, then target compatibility is improved, but the space and resources required increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single universal base structure integrates multiple mounting capabilities within one footprint. The top member incorporates multiple openings arranged in different patterns, allowing the same base to mount various target types (single gong, multiple gongs, paper targets, 3D targets) without requiring additional base units or increasing the overall space occupied.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the base structure is made more complex to accommodate various target types, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional features are merged into a single top member component. The top member integrates multiple openings of different sizes and configurations, mounting surfaces for various target types, and structural support elements all in one piece. This consolidation reduces the number of separate parts that need to be manufactured and assembled, simplifying production while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The top member is designed as a universal component that performs multiple functions: providing structural support, offering multiple mounting configurations through different opening patterns, and accommodating various target types. This multi-functional design reduces the total number of components required, thereby simplifying manufacturing processes and reducing production costs.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If the shooter-facing side thickness is increased to deflect misplaced bullets, then safety is improved, but weight and material usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The base structure implements local reinforcement only where needed for bullet deflection. The shooter-facing side (first side) is made thicker specifically at the regions where bullet deflection is required, while other sides maintain standard thickness. This localized thickening provides the necessary safety function without uniformly increasing the weight and material consumption of the entire base structure.
Data Source
AI summary
A target shooting base can have a shape that generally defines a triangular prism. The base can have a first end member, a second end member, a first side extending between the first and second end members, a second side extending between the first and second end members, a top member extending between a top portion of first end member and a top portion of the second end member, and a lower support member extending between an intermediate portion of first end member and an intermediate portion of the second end member. The top member and the lower support member can include a plurality of openings that can receive portions of a shooting target.