Remote control bumper launcher for training retrieving dogs
US4307529A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 1979 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41F7/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A remote control dummy launcher or bumper launcher for training retrieving dogs, incorporating a power handle of the type designed for explosive release of gas from a blank cartridge for launching a bumper or dummy mounted on the launching arm of the power handle. The launcher includes housing means supporting the power handle, a stable base for directing the power handle at a desired angle, trigger means mounted to the housing for engaging, controlling or releasing the firing pin actuating means of the power handle whereby a dummy mounted on the launching arm may be explosively launched. Radio receiver output circuit means for controlling a power supply to said launcher and for sequentially firing a plurality of such launchers are also described.
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