Popper target system
AssigneeChallenge Targets, LLC
InventorBradley T. Brune
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Abstract
A falling plate target system has a base having an elongated frame having a length, a forward end, and a rearward end, a target plate pivoted to the base frame and configured to be set in a generally upright position to fall rearwardly to a down position when struck on a front surface thereof, and an extension frame with an impact pad. The extension frame is foldably mounted to the base frame and movable between an extended position and a folded position. The extended position locates the impact pad rearward of the base frame to be contacted by the target plate when it falls to the down position. The impact pad isolates impact forces of the target plate from the base frame.
Claims20
A falling plate target system, comprising:
- a base having an elongated frame having a length, a forward end, and a rearward end,
- a target plate pivoted to the base frame and configured to be set in a generally upright position to fall rearwardly to a down position when struck on a front surface thereof, and
- an extension frame with an impact pad, the extension frame foldably mounted to the base frame and movable between an extended position and a folded position, the extended position locating the impact pad rearward of the base frame to be contacted by the target plate when it falls to the down position, the impact pad isolating impact forces of the target plate from the base frame, wherein:
- the extension frame is fabricated of rod that is formed into a generally rectangular configuration, the extension frame having inwardly bent ends, the extension frame having a first length,
- the base frame has a pair of side walls with a first pair of opposite openings in the side walls near the rearward end of the base frame, and
- the inwardly bent ends of the extension frame are pivotally received in the first pair of opposite openings in the side walls of the base frame, and
- wherein in the folded position the impact pad is positioned between the side walls of the base frame and between the forward and rearward ends of the base frame.
A falling plate target system, comprising:
- a base having an elongated frame having a length, a forward end, and a rearward end,
- a target plate pivoted to the base frame and configured to be set in a generally upright position to fall rearwardly to a down position when struck on a front surface thereof,
- an arm having a first end pivoted to the base frame and a second free end, the arm positioned rearward of the target plate to be moved when the target plate falls and contacts the arm,
- an actuation cable operably attached to a portion of the free end of the arm, movement of the arm by the falling target plate causing the actuation cable to be pulled, and
- a covered actuation cable passageway on the base frame, the passageway having a first end adjacent the forward end of the base frame and a second end rearward of the target plate, the actuation cable passing through the passageway, the passageway protecting the actuation cable from damage.
A falling plate target system, comprising:
- a base having an elongated frame having a length, a forward end, and a rearward end,
- a target plate pivoted to the base frame and configured to be set in a generally upright position to fall rearwardly to a down position when struck on a front surface thereof,
- an extension frame with an impact pad, the extension frame foldably mounted to the base frame and movable between an extended position and a folded position, the extended position locating the impact pad rearward of the base frame to be contacted by the target plate when it falls to the down position, the impact pad isolating impact forces of the target plate from the base frame,
- an arm having a first end pivoted to the base frame and a second free end, the arm positioned rearward of the target plate to be moved when the target plate falls and contacts the arm,
- an actuation cable operably attached to a portion of the free end of the arm, movement of the arm by the falling target plate causing the actuation cable to be pulled, and
- a covered actuation cable passageway on the base frame, the passageway having a first end adjacent the forward end of the base frame and a second end rearward of the target plate, the actuation cable passing through the passageway, the passageway protecting the actuation cable from damage.
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