A joint plate mounting mechanism includes a backing strip with a first arm, a second arm and a middle portion disposed between the first arm and the second arm.
The present invention relates to systems and methods for accurately and safely directing the movement of shooting range targets, and more specifically, to provide self-calibration and synchronicity to programmable target carriers and automatically resetting targets.
F41J 7/06 - Cibles à éclipse, c. à d. cibles à apparition intermittente ou inattendue
F41J 7/04 - Cibles mobiles qui restent fixes lors du tir s'effaçant à l'impact
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.à d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
A clamping system and method for allowing one-handed operation of a target clamp is described. The clamp may also be designed to be concealed and/or behind a structure such that portions of the clamp are not exposed to projectiles, thus protecting the clamp from sustaining damage.
F16B 2/10 - Brides ou colliers, c. à d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c. à d. agissant par contraction utilisant des mâchoires sur pivot
A dead stop assembly includes a deceleration member which is attachable at one end to a rail such that when a target retriever applies force to the deceleration member, the target retriever is decelerated. The deceleration member may be disposed in a housing which further engages the rail when the housing is impacted by a target retriever.
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
Produits et services
Rubber material, namely, ballistic rubber blocks and panels used to contain or minimize splatter, ricochet, and noise resulting from shooting and stopping a projectile such as a bullet
A clamping system and method for allowing one-handed operation of a target clamp is described. The clamp may also be designed to be concealed and/or behind a structure such that portions of the clamp are not exposed to projectiles, thus protecting the clamp from sustaining damage.
F16B 2/10 - Brides ou colliers, c. à d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c. à d. agissant par contraction utilisant des mâchoires sur pivot
14.
Target carrier system having advanced functionality
A system and method for detecting hits to a target carrier and taking corrective measures and/or for detecting hits to a target carried by the target carrier may include one or more sensors or cameras disposed in conjunction with the target carrier. The target carrier may be provided with a processor in communication with a sensor, and the processor may also be in communication with a motor and/or actuator of the target carrier. The sensor may be able to sense hits to the target carrier and send a strike signal to the processor in response to such hits. The processor may then take corrective action, such as causing the target carrier to return to a home position, cause the target actuator to turn or edge the target, and/or send a signal to the range operators that the target carrier has been hit. The target carrier may also be provided with a camera for visualizing a target carried by the target carrier.
F41J 5/04 - Systèmes électriques indicateurs de coups au but; Détection des coups au but par l'actionnement d'un contact ou d'un commutateur électrique
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Computers for operating automated target systems featuring retrievers and operating software for computers operating automated target systems featuring retrievers all as parts of automated target systems sold as a unit featuring retrievers, computers for operating the system, and operating software.
(1) Portable firearm bullet traps; firearm targets, namely, still targets, deflecting targets, rotating targets, turning targets, swinging targets; automated target systems used with fire arms sold as a unit featuring moving shooting targets, retrievers and containing non-primary components, such as computers for operating the system and operating software therefore
Computer operated automated firearm target systems sold as a unit featuring moving shooting targets, target retrievers, and integrated operating software
A target system includes a blocking plate with one or more openings through which bullets are fired and one or more targets for being struck by the bullets disposed behind the blocking plate and generally in line with the one or more openings. The target system includes a slotted bracket which limits the range of movement of the target after it has been struck by a projectile. The slotted bracket also provides for tool-less attachment and removal of the targets from the blocking plate.
F41J 7/04 - Cibles mobiles qui restent fixes lors du tir s'effaçant à l'impact
G09F 7/22 - Moyens pour fixer des enseignes, des plaques, des panneaux ou des tableaux à une structure de support avec montage permettant la rotation ou le balancement, p.ex. pour des panneaux faits pour être animés d'un mouvement de rotation par le vent
G09F 15/00 - Tableaux, panneaux, colonnes ou structures analogues pour des avis, des placards, des affiches ou des moyens d'information similaires
The present invention relates to systems and methods for accurately and safely directing the movement of shooting range targets, and more specifically, to provide self-calibration and synchronicity to programmable target carriers and automatically resetting targets.
A rifle holder hinge mechanism comprising a support block with rifle hook attached thereto, the support block having a sleeve for receiving a hinge pin, and a hinge block, the hinge block having a hinge block sleeve, with a hinge pin rotatable within the hinge block sleeve. The support block further comprises a projection or detent, and the hinge block further comprise a cutaway or recess configured to receive the detent and limit rotation of the detent of the support block relative to the hinge block. Rotation may be limited 90 degrees such that the rifle holder hinge mechanism has a first position for receiving a weapon and a second position when it is not in use.
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objets; Moyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p.ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
A bullet fragment collection tray is disclosed that is mounted to a bullet trap by means of hinge at a first end and a releasable latch at a second end, to facilitate removal and collection of bullet fragments that drop into the collection tray from the bullet trap during target practice.
A high caliber target includes a target plate and a stand. The target plate may be mounted on and removed from the stand. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate can be mounted and removed without tools. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate is presented to the shooter without joints or edges which could promote ricochets back toward the shooter. In accordance with another embodiment, the target plate can pivot on impact relative to the stand.
Portable bullet traps; Targets, namely, still targets, deflecting targets, rotating targets, turning targets, swinging targets; automated target systems used with fire arms sold as a unit featuring moving shooting targets and retrievers and also including as non-primary components, computers for operating the system and operating software therefore
A bullet fragment collection tray is disclosed that is mounted to a bullet trap by means of hinge at a first end and a releasable latch at a second end, to facilitate removal and collection of bullet fragments that drop into the collection tray from the bullet trap during target practice.
A lead collection system and method for reducing the incidence of equipment failures, equipment breakages, and/or safety hazards is provided. The lead collection system may include one or more augers that carry lead to a lead containment barrel. The auger(s) may be equipped with a specialized shear coupling designed such that the shear coupling breaks and stops auger movement before the auger may break. The auger(s) may also be equipped with one or more rotational sensors to detect actual shaft speed and compare it to the inputted speed, and cause a system error if a difference is detected. A lead containment barrel may also be provided, with an ultrasonic sensor for detecting lead fill in the barrel.
A rapid armor panel system includes a patch panel which can be attached to a joint strip on a modular ballistic wall so as to cover a damaged area of a ballistic plate in the wall.
F41H 5/24 - Blindage; Plaques de blindage; Boucliers à usage statique, p.ex. dans les fortifications
F41H 5/013 - Montage ou fixation des plaques de blindage
E04B 1/92 - Protection contre d'autres agents indésirables ou dangers
E04H 9/04 - Bâtiments, groupes de bâtiments ou abris conçus pour résister à des situations extérieures anormales, p.ex. à des bombardements, à des séismes ou à des climats extrêmes, ou pour se protéger de ces situations contre les raids aériens ou d’autres actes de guerre
The present invention relates to equipment for target ranges, and more specifically, to moveable track-mounted target carriers having means for adjusting suspension or cushioning. The present disclosure also relates to target carriers with cable tension adjusting means which can be accessed without disturbing or disassembling the target carrier.
The present disclosure relates to caster wheels having a skirt, specifically a skirt which fits over one side of the wheel only, and thus does not interfere with the actuation of a caster wheel locking mechanism.
modular shooting stalls made primarily of metal, used for shooting ranges to protect against accidents or injuries and being comprised of ballistic rated solid stall walls, ballistic rated glass stall walls, stall walls, stall tables, stall gates, stall lights, stall dimmer switch, stall control and stall intercom, the aforementioned sold as a unit
A high caliber target includes a target plate and a stand. The target plate may be mounted on and removed from the stand. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate can be mounted and removed without tools. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate is presented to the shooter without joints or edges which could promote ricochets back toward the shooter. In accordance with another embodiment, the target plate can pivot on impact relative to the stand.
A target system includes a blocking plate with one or more openings through which bullets are fired and one or more targets for being struck by the bullets disposed behind the blocking plate and generally in line with the one or more openings. The target system includes a slotted bracket which limits the range of movement of the target after it has been struck by a projectile. The slotted bracket also provides for tool-less attachment and removal of the targets from the blocking plate.
A dust containment manifold includes an angled, broadened head with one or more openings through which suction is applied to bullets as they fall from a deceleration chamber or bullet trap. The dust containment manifold may be disposed generally beneath the bullet trap and angled so as to reduce the chance that small fragments will enter the bullet trap ventilation system and become lodged in the ventilation filters.
B01D 50/00 - Combinaisons de procédés ou de dispositifs pour la séparation de particules de gaz ou de vapeurs
F41J 13/02 - Collecteurs de balles combinés à des cibles
B01D 45/16 - Séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs par gravité, inertie ou force centrifuge en utilisant la force centrifuge produite par le mouvement hélicoïdal du courant gazeux
A47L 9/16 - Agencement ou disposition des cyclones ou autres dispositifs à action centrifuge
B03C 3/155 - Installations alimentées en électricité de l'extérieur du type par voie sèche caractérisées par l'utilisation additionnelle d'effets mécaniques, p.ex. de la pesanteur de la filtration
B08B 15/02 - Précautions prises pour empêcher les crasses ou les fumées de s'échapper de la zone où elles sont produites; Ramassage ou enlèvement des crasses ou fumées de cette zone par utilisation de chambres ou de hottes recouvrant cette zone
F24F 13/068 - Bouches pour diriger ou distribuer l'air dans des pièces ou enceintes, p.ex. diffuseur d'air de plafond formées de parois, plafonds ou planchers perforés
A47L 5/38 - Installations de nettoyage par aspiration incorporées, c. à d. système à tube fixe auquel un tuyau souple peut être raccordé en différents points
Pre-fabricated non-metal non ballistic modular panel structures for tactical firearm training; non-metal non ballistic modular ceiling and wall panels for use in the construction of structures for tactical firearm training
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Modular shooting stalls for shooting ranges to protect against accidents or injuries comprised of ballistic rated solid stall walls, ballistic rated glass stall walls, stall walls, stall tables, stall gates, stall lights, stall dimmer switch, stall control and stall intercom, the aforementioned sold as a unit
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Installation and maintenance of shooting ranges, shoot houses, bullet traps, target control systems and targets Design of shooting ranges, shoot houses, bullet traps, target control systems and targets
The present invention provides a releasable clamp assembly for supporting one or more bullet deflecting plates, comprising: a first plate holder having a channel for receiving an outer lateral edge of a first deflecting plate; a second plate holder having a channel for receiving an outer lateral edge of a second deflecting plate; and a bridge comprising a bridge connecting the first plate holder and the second plate holder and one or more releasable clamp integral with the bridge, wherein the one or more releasable clamp is adapted to apply a clamping force in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first plate holder channel and second plate holder channel. The releasable clamp assembly, when disposed over the outer lateral edges of the first and second deflecting plate, positions the releasable clamp over the first and second deflecting plate to apply a clamping force to the one or more deflecting plate, thereby holding the releasable clamp assembly in secure engagement with the first and second deflecting plate.
The present invention provides a releasable clamp assembly for supporting one or more bullet deflecting plates, comprising: a first plate holder having a channel for receiving an outer lateral edge of a first deflecting plate; a second plate holder having a channel for receiving an outer lateral edge of a second deflecting plate; and a bridge comprising a bridge connecting the first plate holder and the second plate holder and one or more releasable clamp integral with the bridge, wherein the one or more releasable clamp is adapted to apply a clamping force in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first plate holder channel and second plate holder channel. The releasable clamp assembly, when disposed over the outer lateral edges of the first and second deflecting plate, positions the releasable clamp over the first and second deflecting plate to apply a clamping force to the one or more deflecting plate, thereby holding the releasable clamp assembly in secure engagement with the first and second deflecting plate.
Modular shooting stalls comprised primarily of metal ballistic partitions for shooting ranges; metal ballistic partitions specially adapted for use with modular shooting stalls in shooting ranges Modular shooting stalls comprised primarily of non-metal ballistic partitions for shooting ranges; non-metal ballistic partitions specially adapted for use with modular shooting stalls in shooting ranges
A target system includes a blocking plate with one or more openings through which bullets are fired and one or more targets for being struck by the bullets disposed behind the blocking plate and generally in line with the one or more openings. The target system may include a hinge mechanism which limits the range of movement of the target after it has been struck by a projectile. The hinge mechanism may also provide for tool less attachment and removal of the targets from the hinge mechanism.
A ballistic baffle includes an abrasion and impact layer for deflecting bullets and one or more layers of energy dissipating material. The abrasion and impact layer takes the impact of a projectile while the energy dissipation material disperses the energy thereof to reduce or eliminate the risk of the bullet penetrating the abrasion and impact material. The composite baffle enables the use of baffles that are lighter weight, less expensive and/or have improved performance characteristics over conventional single layer baffles.
A clearing trap for decelerating bullets including a housing and bullet deceleration material disposed within the housing. The bullet deceleration material may include a plurality of layers of rubber material and metal for safely decelerating a bullet. Further, the layers of rubber material may have different densities and different types of metal may be used to decelerate a bullet. The clearing trap may also include vent holes for dissipation of the force generated from discharging a firearm in the housing and diverters which channel vented gasses away from a shooter.
A portable bullet trap includes a rail which is attachable to a shoot house or other ballistic wall and a trolley which facilitates movement of the bullet trap along the rail. Additionally a bullet trap may include a plurality of pivotable baffles or other structures disposed therein to deflect and partially decelerate a bullet.
A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
A multifunction target actuator allows a bullet target to be selectively presented to a shooter such that a first side may be presented, a second side opposite the first side may be presented, and the target may be oriented so as not to be presented to the shooter. The actuator allows for quick and accurate movement of the target.
A ballistic wall includes a facing material having destructible material with at least one side having a resilient material attached thereto to help provide additional integrity to the wall and to reduce the risk of ricocheting projectiles passing through the facing material.
An omnidirectional target system includes a target movable between a retracted position and an extended position and an actuation mechanism for moving the target to the extended position, the target and the actuation mechanism being releaseable so that the target can be moved back into the retracted position despite movement of the actuation mechanism.
A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
An omnidirectional target system includes a target movable between a retracted position and an extended position and an actuation mechanism for moving the target to the extended position, the target and the actuation mechanism being releaseable so that the target can be moved back into the retracted position despite movement of the actuation mechanism.
An adjustable target mount allows the height of the mount to be adjusted. Additionally, the mount is adjustable to accommodate a variety of different targets and target actuators, and may be quickly moved out of the line of fire without requiring disassembly or removal of the target mount.
A drop target includes a first target seen by a shooter and a second target concealed behind the first target. When the shooter hits the second target, the first target moves, thereby representing that the shooter as hit a desired “kill zone” and should cease shooting.
A modular target system utilizes standard sized pieces which may be releasably attached to form a target system. The size of the target system may be easily customized as well as the number and types of targets which are mounted to the target system.
A folding target stand allows a shooter to easily mount a target at a number of different heights without requiring the use of tools and without requiring disassembly of the target stand. The target stand provides increased stability when struck by bullets and may be easily transported and stored without disassembly.
A portable bullet target configured to improve the skills of a shooter includes, in one embodiment, a shooting plate which is attached to a frame by protrusions integral to the shooting plate to allow the shooting plate to visually deflect when hit by a bullet and to substantially return to its original position. In another embodiment, a foot or feet are attached to the frame to support the target. According to another embodiment, a plurality of portable targets are used in combination and may be attached together.
F41J 5/14 - Appareils pour signaler les coups au but ou le score au tireur, p.ex. manœuvrés à la main, ou pour établir une communication entre la cible et le tireur; Appareils pour enregistrer des coups au but ou des scores
An improved drop/turn target is easier to construct and operate than existing drop/turn targets. The drop/turn target may be adjusted for wear, and may easily be configured to operate in a variety of different modes. The drop/turn target may also be raised or lowered during operation and may be automatically reset for subsequent use.
A reusable ballistic door for use in the training of individuals such as police officers and military personnel. The door may be formed to have different weak spots, requiring different techniques to enter the door. The door may be quickly and inexpensively rebuilt for subsequent training. A reusable training door may also be used inside of a shoot house to provide realistic training scenarios.
Shoot houses, namely, bullet traps comprised of walls assembled to resemble one or more rooms of a building and designed to contain bullets and bullet fragments fired into the walls
