Moving target assembly
US4773646A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 1987 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F7/3065
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This invention relates to a play feature for a pinball game. The invention includes a plurality of targets mounted on a target carrier. The target carrier can be raised above the surface of the playfield where the targets can be hit by a ball or lowered below the playfield so that the ball will pass over the targets. Located behind this first set of targets on the playfield is a second set of targets. This second set of targets is either covered by a visor or exposed to be contacted by a ball. The visor is operatively connected to the target carrier such that downward movement of the target carrier results in upward movement of the visor. In this manner, the two target areas are alternately exposed to the player to vary the scoring opportunities.
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