Target raising device

摘要

An automated device for raising shooting range targets of the type which are arranged to fall over backwards from the impact of a bullet comprises a base having a vertical flange adapted to face the firing line when the device is installed on the range and a horizontal flange extending rearwardly therefrom. The target is hinged to the top of the vertical flange and is adapted to swing backwardly to a generally horizontal rest position concealed from the view of the shooter and upwardly and forwardly to an upright position facing the firing line. A main shaft driven by an electric motor is revolvably mounted behind the upright flange portion. A target raising arm, one for each target, pivots on the axis of the main shaft and swings from a rest position beneath the target when the latter is in its rest position upwardly about its pivot to engage and raise its target to upright position. A clutch transmits rotary motion from the shaft to the arm, the clutch releasing the arm when the target has reached its upright position releasing the arm to swing backwards to its rest position. Electrical circuitry permits the range officer to control operation of the device from the firing line.