Self resetting target apparatus

US8534672B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Challenge Targets, LLC · US

Inventor

• Thomas Brune · Hannover, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 19, 2011
• Grant date: Sep 17, 2013
• Expiry date: Dec 14, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F41J7/04
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Describe herein is a target apparatus that includes a base with a flat surface and a rocker assembly. The rocker assembly includes a curved surface operatively disposed in rolling engagement with the flat surface. The rocker assembly also includes a target support that is configured for supporting a target thereon. The rocker assembly rolls on the flat surface in a first direction between an upright position and a lowered position. The rocker assembly has a weight sufficient to return the rocker assembly to the upright position from the lowered position. The target apparatus may be configured such that a target mounted on the target support moves in a direction toward or away from the front of the target apparatus or in a direction perpendicular to a direction that runs from the back of the target apparatus to the front of the target apparatus.