Mechanism for repeatedly launching and catching a prop
AssigneeDavid BASSI
InventorDavid BASSI
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Abstract
A mechanism for repeatedly launching and catching a prop includes a base, a launch tube supported by the base, a prop including a prop body with a recess that at least partially receives the launch tube when the prop is in a static position, and at least one guide element passing through the base and along the prop. The at least one guide element is configured to be anchored over the base. A launch system is arranged to apply a launching force to the prop to dynamically propel the prop along the at least one guide element. A bounce plate is supported by the base. The bounce plate is arranged radially outwardly of the launch tube and arranged to make contact with and catch the prop when the prop falls back to the base.
Claims20
A mechanism for repeatedly launching and catching a prop, comprising:
- a base;
- a launch tube supported by the base;
- a prop including a prop body with a recess that at least partially receives the launch tube when the prop is in a static position;
- at least one guide element passing through the base and along the prop, the at least one guide element being configured to be anchored over the base;
- a launch system arranged to apply a launching force to the prop to dynamically propel the prop along the at least one guide element;
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- a bounce plate supported by the base, the bounce plate being arranged radially outwardly of the launch tube and arranged to make contact with and catch the prop when the prop falls back to the base.
A mechanism for repeatedly launching and catching a prop, comprising:
- a base;
- a launch tube supported by the base;
- a prop including a prop body with a recess that at least partially receives the launch tube when the prop is in a static position;
- at least one guide element extending from the base;
- a launch system arranged to apply a launching force to the prop to dynamically propel the prop along the at least one guide element;
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- a bounce plate suspended over the base, the bounce plate being arranged radially outwardly of the launch tube and arranged to make contact with and catch the prop when the prop falls back to the base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.