Projectile retrieval system
US7140615B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41J13/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A projectile retrieval system includes one or more valves disposed to selectively release projectiles from a bullet stop and containment system. The valves are in pneumatic communication with a tube which utilized a negative air pressure generated by a vacuum to move the projectiles from the valves to a central container. The projectile retrieval system may also include a vacuum extension which enables the same system to retrieve bullets and casings, fragments and other debris on the range.
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