Failure prevention in portable target throwing machines
US8276573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A19/01
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A circuit module for preventing component failure in portable target throwing machines, the circuit module comprising a microcontroller coupled to a power source and a motor, wherein the microcontroller is configured to count a number of clay target throwing cycles and a run time of the motor. The circuit module also comprises a relay coupled to the microcontroller and the motor, wherein the relay is configured to open and interrupt power supply to the motor when at least one of the number of clay target throwing cycles and the run time of the motor exceeds a predetermined threshold.
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