Moving target system for defensive training
AssigneeMike Gibson Manufacturing Inc.
InventorMichael H. Gibson
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Abstract
A moving target system for defensive training includes an elongated ground-based track defining a track axis, a trolley operable to move along the track, the trolley having a target support facility, a driver operable to move the trolley along the track, and the target facing in a direction angularly offset from perpendicular to the track axis. The target support facility may be operable to fall from a vertical position when the trolley reaches an end of the track. There may be an actuator operably connected to the driver to initiate movement of the trolley when actuated.
Claims17
A moving target system comprising:
- an elongated ground-based track defining a track axis;
- a trolley operable to move along the track;
- the trolley having a target support facility;
- a driver operable to move the trolley along the track;
- the target support facility adapted to support a target facing in a direction angularly offset from perpendicular to the track axis;
- wherein the target support facility is pivotally connected to the trolley;
- wherein the target support facility pivots about a horizontal axis;
- wherein the horizontal pivot axis of the target support facility is perpendicular to the track axis;
- and
- wherein the target support facility is operable to fall from a vertical position responsive to the trolley reaching an end of the track.
A moving target system comprising:
- an elongated track defining a track axis;
- a trolley operable to move along the track;
- the trolley having a target support facility;
- a driver operable to move the trolley along the track;
- the target facing in a direction along the track axis;
- the target support facility being pivotally connected to the trolley such that only a limited angle of rotation is possible between the target support facility and the trolley;
- and
- wherein the target to fall from a vertical position responsive to the trolley reaching an end of the track.
A moving target system comprising:
- an elongated track defining a track axis;
- a trolley operable to move along the track;
- the trolley having a target support facility;
- wherein the target support facility is operable to fall from a vertical position responsive to the trolley reaching an end of the track;
- a driver operable to move the trolley along the track;
- and
- the driver being a mechanical energy storage unit that may be operated in the absence of electrical power.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.