Disc launcher with multi-loading chamber
US5579748A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B65/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rigid, hand-held disc launcher is provided for launching small cardboard discs, having a handle (1) attached to a head (2) which is curved in a substantially semi-circular arc of approximately 180.degree.. A slot runs through the entire arc of the curved head with one slot opening (4) in the head preferably being located near the handle and the other slot opening (5) being located at the other end of the head. A disc inserted in the slot opening near the handle is launched from the other slot opening when accelerated by centrifugal forces caused by the disc launcher being swung forward by the handle. In another embodiment of the launcher, a cylindrical multi-loading chamber is provided on the flat portion of the head adjacent the handle. In this embodiment, the opening (4) is removed. The chamber has a cavity for storing discs. The launcher has an opening which allows the cavity to communicate with the slot. The launcher further has a tensioning arrangement for tensioning the discs against each other and against the opposing major wall defining the slot. The tensioning arrangement includes a stopper inserted within the chamber and a rubber band tensioning the stopper against the …
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