CN103736282A - Projectile launcher and applications therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

A toy projectile launcher has a handle to receive a removable projectile gripping mechanism that stores the projectile in an unextended state. A trigger mechanism is provided to engage and extend the projectile when pulled toward the rear end, the trigger mechanism being configured to release the extended projectile when pulled beyond a predetermined distance. A recoil mechanism is provided which is movably secured around the upper portion of the body of the toy projectile launcher. The trigger mechanism is configured to engage a recoil mechanism when the trigger is pulled, the recoil mechanism configured to engage the recoil mechanism when the trigger is pulled beyond a predetermined distance substantially coincident with the release of the extended projectile. The strike mechanism disengages the trigger mechanism.

Description

Projectile launcher and its application

Cross-references to related applications

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application No. 13/843,898, filed September 26, 2012, which is a nonprovisional application of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/542,772, filed October 3, 2011; and The application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application 61/708,110, filed October 1, 2012.

technical field

The present invention relates to the field of toys and, in particular, to projectile (projectile) launchers and their different applications.

Background technique

Traditional toy projectiles and projectile launchers rely on the use of air pressure, slingshots, elastics, electric motors or springs to launch the projectiles. They have proven to be in widespread use and can advantageously provide projectile toys for reusable projectiles that do not require bulky air chambers that would limit product design and provide rapid firing that is less difficult for children to play with There is security. Thanks to their projectile properties, these toy projectile launchers create new games.

Contents of the invention

An exemplary embodiment of the projectile toy of the present invention is a projectile and a launcher, the projectile being adapted to stretch out to form a spring force, and in a preferred feature, the launcher is adapted to apply a stretching force to the projectile toy and then release the Stretch force, causing the projectile to be launched.

Thanks to the present invention, the "ammunition" of the projectile toy is also used to provide its own projectile force, which preferably provides play features by choosing the appropriate material, as will be described hereinafter. In a preferred embodiment, the projectile is made of elastic type material, and in the most preferred embodiment, the projectile is made of material having elastic properties.

The launcher of the present invention is preferably a toy gun having the components described and shown in the description and drawings. The gun may also have a projectile magazine (projectile box) for the firing mechanism in the gun in which multiple projectiles are loaded and positioned for projectile loading and release. Magazines are reloaded by simply removing the magazine from the gun and inserting a projectile into the magazine's loading area. When the toy projectile is released, the projectile flies forward, out the nozzle of the gun and towards the target.

Numerous other advantages and features of the invention will be readily apparent from the following detailed description of the invention and its embodiments, from the claims and from the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

A more complete understanding of the foregoing may be obtained with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a projectile launcher according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a side view of the projectile launcher of Fig. 1;

Figure 3A shows various views of a projectile configured to be launched with one or more projectile launchers according to various embodiments of the invention;

Figure 3B shows various views of another projectile configured to be launched with one or more projectile launchers according to various embodiments of the invention;

3C illustrates various views of another projectile configured to be launched with one or more projectile launchers according to various embodiments of the invention;

Figure 3D illustrates various projectiles configured to be launched with one or more projectile launchers according to various embodiments of the invention;

Figure 3E illustrates another projectile configured to be launched with one or more projectile launchers according to various embodiments of the invention;

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a projectile launcher according to an embodiment of the present invention, with a portion of the body shell removed to show certain internal components;

5A is a perspective view of a projectile launcher showing a two-piece body housing with a magazine well housed within a handle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5B is an exploded perspective view of components of a projectile gripping mechanism used in one or more embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 5C is a perspective view of the assembled projectile clamping mechanism components with a portion of the magazine housing removed;

Figure 5D is a partial perspective view of the projectile clamping mechanism assembled into the projectile launcher;

Figure 5E is a partial perspective view of a projectile launcher showing a projectile clamping mechanism and a clamping release mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

5F is a partially exploded perspective view of a projectile launcher showing a projectile clamping mechanism and a clamping release mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

6A is a perspective view of an electronic device fixing mechanism and an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

6B is a perspective view of the electronic device securing mechanism and the electronic device with a portion of the firing mechanism for securing the electronic device securing mechanism in position;

6C is an exploded component view of the electronic device securing mechanism and the electronic device of FIG. 6A;

FIG. 6D is an exploded component view of the electronic device fixing mechanism of FIG. 6A;

6E is a perspective view of an electronic device fixing mechanism and a muzzle cradle shell according to an embodiment of the present invention;

7A is a partial perspective view of internal components used in a trigger mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

7B is a partial perspective view of internal components used in a trigger mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

8A is a partial perspective view of the internal components used in the trigger mechanism and first gear plate in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

8B is an exploded perspective view of the internal components of the first gear plate, compound gear, and push arm according to an embodiment of the present invention;

8C is an exploded perspective view of the internal components of the first gear plate, compound gear, second gear plate, and forward projectile launching clip in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 8D is an exploded perspective view of internal components for launching a projectile in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 9 is a partial internal perspective view of components for launching a projectile according to an embodiment of the present invention;

10 is a partially enlarged internal perspective view of a component for launching a projectile according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 11 is a perspective view of components for launching a projectile according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 12A is a perspective view of components for an adjustable indexing mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 12B is a perspective view of components for an adjustable calibration mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 12C is a perspective view of components for an adjustable calibration mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

Figure 12D is a perspective view of components for an adjustable indexing mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

13A is a perspective view of components for a recoil mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

13B is another perspective view of components for a recoil mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

13C is another perspective view of components for a recoil mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

Figure 13D is another perspective view of components for a recoil mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 13E is another perspective view of components for a recoil mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 14A is a perspective view of components for a front pump mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 14B is a perspective view of components for a front pump mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 15A is a perspective view of components used to move the magazine chamber during projectile launch;

Figure 15B is a perspective view of components used to move the magazine chamber during projectile launch;

Figure 16A is a view of a target (target) having a code readable by an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 16B is a view of an object having a code readable by an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 16C is a view of an object having a code readable by an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 16D is a view of an object having a code readable by an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 16E is a view of an object having a code readable by an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 16F is a view of an object having a code readable by an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 16G is a view of an object having a code readable by an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

16H is a system diagram of a software application running on an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 16I is a system diagram of a software application running on an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention;

Figure 16J is a top view of a display screen of an electronic device showing a software application running for an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 16K is a top view of a display screen of an electronic device showing a software application running for an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 17A is a perspective view of a projectile launcher according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 17B is a side view of the projectile launcher of Figure 17A;

18A and 18B are perspective views of an adjustable mount end of a projectile launcher according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 19 is a side view of a projectile launcher with a removable magazine chamber mechanism according to another embodiment of the present invention;

20A is a perspective view of a magazine chamber mechanism and its internal components according to another embodiment of the present invention;

20B is a perspective view of a magazine chamber mechanism and its internal components according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 20C is a perspective view of a magazine chamber mechanism and its internal components according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 20D is a perspective view of a magazine chamber mechanism and its internal components according to another embodiment of the present invention;

21 is a partial internal perspective view of a magazine chamber mechanism secured in a magazine well of a projectile launcher according to an embodiment of the present invention;

22A is a perspective view of an electronic device holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

22B is a perspective view of an electronic device holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 23 is a partially exploded view of housing components for a projectile launcher in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

Figure 24 is a partial exploded view of housing components for a projectile launcher in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

25A is a partial perspective view of internal components for launching a projectile from a projectile launcher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

25B is a partial perspective view of internal components for launching a projectile from a projectile launcher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

25C is a perspective view of internal components used to calibrate projectile reach in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

26A is a perspective view of internal components for launching a projectile from a projectile launcher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 26B is a perspective view of internal components used by a hand pump mechanism according to an embodiment of the invention;

26C is a perspective view of internal components for launching a projectile from a projectile launcher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

27A is a partially exploded view of internal components for launching a projectile from a projectile launcher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

27B is an exploded view of internal components for launching a projectile from a projectile launcher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

27C is a partially exploded view of internal components for launching a projectile from a projectile launcher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 27D is a reverse view of the components of Figure 27B.

Detailed ways

While the invention is susceptible to embodiments in many different forms, preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and will be described in detail herein. It should be understood, however, that the present invention should be considered as exemplary of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the spirit or scope of the invention, and/or claims of the illustrated embodiments.

In the following drawings, presently preferred embodiments of the invention will now be illustrated, by way of example only, from which a better understanding of the structure, construction, use and method of operation of the invention considered the present invention will be obtained. The novel features which characterize the invention, together with further objects and advantages of the invention. In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same elements.

However, it should be clearly understood that the accompanying drawings are for illustration and description purposes only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Also, unless specifically stated otherwise, all features described herein can be combined in any combination with any of the aspects described above.

Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a projectile launcher 100 in the form of a hand-held toy gun. The projectile launcher 100 includes various components and mechanisms that cooperate to eject a projectile from a nozzle portion 105 at the front end. The projectile launcher 100 includes a handle 110 that includes a removable or accessible projectile gripping mechanism 112 to allow a user to reload the projectile. The trigger mechanism 115 is provided with a finger trigger 117, and when the user's finger pulls the finger trigger 117, the trigger will launch a projectile. After firing, the trigger mechanism automatically resets to set up the next projectile for firing. The front pump mechanism 120 may also be used to give the user the ability to grasp the front pump mechanism in his hand, pull it back towards the handle, and actuate the trigger mechanism that fires the projectile.

A recoil mechanism 125 is also disposed about the rear end 102 of the launcher 100 . The recoil mechanism 125 , described in further detail below, moves laterally relative to the launcher 100 when a projectile is being launched ( FIG. 2 ). When the projectile is launched, recoil mechanism 125 is released and returns to its rest position (as shown in Figure 1). During the return, the recoil mechanism 125 pushes against the electronic contact marker 127, which moves slightly forward enough to make contact with the touch screen of an electronic device with a touch display 130, such as a mobile phone, a touch screen music player, or other similar devices. The movement of the electronic contact marker 127 is controlled to such an extent that the movement can cause contact with the electronic device and interact with application software running on the electronic device 130 without damaging the electronic device 130 . The launcher 100 can be provided with an interactive game field by extending the gaming experience to digital platforms with first-person video game features. Programs running on electronic devices can therefore provide unlimited experiences to users. Any type of software application can run on the handset 130, as will be discussed in detail below, to facilitate visual, audio, GPS functions, as well as multi-device connectivity and various gaming scenarios.

The electronic device 130 is held in position on the top 132 of the transmitter 100 by an electronic device securing mechanism 135 . The electronics securing mechanism 135 , described in detail below, is removably attached to a muzzle cradle mechanism 140 that is secured to the muzzle 145 of the launcher 100 .

Referring now to Figures 3A to 3E, there are shown various embodiments of projectiles made in accordance with the present invention. The projectile itself is unique and novel in that the material features are configured to provide a pliable yet resilient material such that the projectile can stretch to a length greater than its rest length. However, the elasticity comes extremely quickly so that the potential energy stored in the projectile when stretched allows the projectile to be pushed forward when it is released. In addition, the projectile may also have viscous properties such that when the projectile impacts on a surface it tends to stick to that surface as well. Other characteristics of the projectile may include glow-in-the-dark properties, and/or longer flight times.

In another embodiment, the projectile may include a first portion and a second portion, which may be the same portion of the entire projectile. The first portion is made of a material having a first characteristic configured to provide a pliable and resilient feature such that the pliable feature configures the projectile to have an extensible portion that is extensible to a length greater than its rest length, while the resilient feature configures the projectile to return to a rest length from an extended position. Elasticity is thus the potential energy stored in the projectile as it stretches, which is quickly converted into kinetic energy to launch the projectile. In addition, the second portion is made of a material having a second characteristic that can be configured to provide a sticky characteristic such that at least the second portion tends to adhere to the surface when the projectile impacts the surface. This makes projectiles useful for a variety of purposes and games.

Projectile 200 may be of solid design as shown in FIG. 3A , or projectile 205 may have a hollow central channel 207 as shown in FIG. 3B . Projectiles 200 and 205 are preferably blow molded and/or injection molded thermoplastic resins having the characteristics described above. In the embodiment of FIG. 3B , the projectile 205 is in the shape of an annular chamber with an inner annular passage 207 . The channel may include entrapped gas such as air.

In another embodiment of the projectile, one of the projectiles is provided having elastic characteristics, the particular dimension being about 20mm diameter measured from outer edge to outer edge. The inner diameter of the channel is about 4 mm and the wall thickness of the projectile is about 1.5 mm. As further shown in FIGS. 3C and 3D , projectile 210 may have various designs utilizing molding to combine two different densities or rubbers (sticky portion 212 with non-sticky portion 214 ).

Referring now to Figure 3E, a projectile 220 is presented. The projectile includes a textured surface made up of small polygonal protruding surface structures 222 . This structure may be provided over the entire surface of the projectile 220 . It has been found that these projectiles help dissipate the air flow, allowing it to fly farther than a non-textured surface. In addition, as shown and discussed in the examples below, when multiple projectiles are stacked within the clip, the textured surface tends to limit surface area contact between the projectiles, helping to reduce the sticking of adjacent projectiles to each other. stuck or stuck together.

Referring now to FIG. 4, the transmitter 100 is shown with the various component housings removed to begin a discussion of internal component/mechanism interactions. Referring now also to FIGS. 5A to 5F , a first discussion will be made with reference to the projectile gripping mechanism 112 housed and removably attached within the handle 110 of the launcher 100 . The launcher 100 includes a two-piece body housing 300 / 302 including at least a handle 110 , a muzzle 105 and a body 305 . As mentioned above, the projectile gripping mechanism 112 rests on the handle 110 .

The projectile clamping mechanism 112 includes a two-piece handle tip (heel) 310 , a magazine well 315 , a projectile 317 , a loading mechanism 319 and a clamp release mechanism 320 . The two-piece handle end 310 rests on the bottom edge 322 of the handle 110 when secured in place. The two-piece handle end 310 also houses a loading mechanism 319 consisting of a projectile loading rod 330 that holds a projectile 317 , a two-piece loading base 335 and a spring 340 . The spring 340 is positioned against the inner edge of the handle tip 310 and against the loading base 335 . When projectile 317 is fired, the compressed spring forces upwardly against the loading base, pushing projectile 317 upwardly so that subsequent projectiles are in position to be fired. Projectile 317 is surrounded by a two-piece magazine well 315 . When the projectile 317 is in position, the opening 342 in the magazine bay 315 allows the projectile to exit.

As noted above, the projectile gripping mechanism 112 is removably attached within the handle 110 of the launcher 100 . Turning now to FIGS. 5D to 5F , the pinch release mechanism 320 includes a pair of release tabs 350 that are externally accessible from the body housing 300 / 302 . The release tab 350 is pivotally attached to the handle 110 toward or proximate to the finger trigger 117 . A flange 352 is positioned between and attached to the two release tabs 350, and when the release tabs 350 are rotated, the flange 352 engages the upper portion of a release arm 354 that surrounds a pivot pin within the handle. 360 pivotally connected. At the distal end of the release arm 354 is a protruding arm 356 that engages a hole 358 in the two-piece handle tip 310 . However, when release tab 350 is pivoted, protruding arm 356 will disengage from aperture 358 , allowing projectile gripping mechanism 112 to be removed from handle 110 . When the projectile gripping mechanism 112 is removed, the projectile can be easily loaded into the projectile gripping mechanism 112, while when the projectile gripping mechanism 112 is inserted, the springs (not shown) in the pair of release tabs 350 ) keeps the flange 352 disengaged from the release arm 354 . A small spring on the pivot pin 360 keeps the protruding arm 356 engaged in the hole 358 .

Referring now to FIGS. 6A to 6E , an electronic device fixing mechanism 135 for fixing the electronic device 130 on top of the transmitter 100 is shown. The securing mechanism 135 includes a two-piece muzzle cradle 400 secured to the muzzle 145 of the launcher 100 and includes a detachable electronics attachment assembly 405 . The attachment assembly 405 has a top grip pad 410 and a bottom grip pad 415 that face each other to grip and hold the electronic device in place. Pads 410/415 are fixed to upper and lower holders that are fixed to each other. In addition, a soft back pad 417 is included, fixed to some parts of the lower holder 425, the soft back pad 417 is intended to be rested against and cushion the electronic device.

The upper holder 420 is formed of a reverse L-shaped configuration. The head 422 of the upper holder 420 has an opening to receive the top grip pad 410 and the body 424 of the upper holder 420 includes a channel 426 with clips 428 extending over the channel 426 towards each other. The body 424 is positioned against the lower holder 425 . Lever 430 is positioned within channel 426 between upper holder 420 and lower holder 425 . The lever 430 includes a notch 432 to receive the clip 428 and allow the two components to be secured to each other. The lever 430 includes a pivot pin 434 along the bottom that rests within a hole 436 on the bottom of the body 424 of the upper holder 420 . The body 424 of the upper retainer 420 also includes a flange 438 protruding outwardly along the outside of the channel 426, the flange 438 extending outwardly. Protruding flanges 438 engage corresponding slots 442 on lower retainer 425 which, when engaged, hold upper retainer 420 against lower retainer 425 . To separate the two parts, the lever 430 can be pulled back toward the lower holder 425 , forcing the protruding flange 438 of the upper holder 420 out of engagement with the corresponding slot 442 on the lower holder 425 .

The lower holder 425 includes a pair of arms 435 that extend away from the body 424 of the upper holder 420 . The two arms 435 each include a ridge 440 facing outwardly along. To secure the securing mechanism 135 to the muzzle cradle 400 , an arm 435 is positioned within the muzzle cradle 400 . The muzzle cradle 400 includes cooperating ridges 402 so that the arms 435 can engage the muzzle cradle 400 and hold it in place. The muzzle cradle 400 also includes a window 404 positioned on a portion of the arm when the securing mechanism 135 is secured to the arm. The user can then apply pressure to the arm through the window, such as squeezing pressure to disengage the cooperating ridges.

Referring now to Figures 7A and 7B, the trigger mechanism 115 will be discussed in detail. The trigger mechanism as described above includes a finger trigger 117 accessible to a user's finger. The user pulls the finger trigger 117 towards the rear end of the launcher 100 to extend the projectile. When the finger trigger 117 reaches a certain point, the projectile is automatically ejected through the muzzle of the launcher. Unlike most launchers that require the finger trigger to be released to fire the projectile, this particular embodiment will fire the finger trigger when it is pulled back to a specific position (which is adjustable as discussed) Fires a projectile that will be released from the specified location. To achieve this, the trigger mechanism 115 includes a finger trigger 117 attached to the base member 500 . In one embodiment, the finger trigger 117 and base member 500 are molded as a single piece, and the base member 500 has a bottom surface 502 from which the finger trigger 117 thus extends, and has a at least one upright wall surface 504 . The base member 500 may be U-shaped to include two upstanding wall surfaces 504/505. Each wall surface of the base member includes a notch 506 . The base member 500 may also include a flange 508 extending below the center of the bottom surface 502 which, when assembled, is captured by a slot 503 in the bottom of the body shell 300/302 in the muzzle region to help limit the base member 500 away from the Movement along the longitudinal axis of the launcher. Additionally, the finger trigger 117 may also include a hook 510 extending along the bottom of the finger trigger 117 . When assembled, the hook 510 is captured within a portion of the body housing 300/302. One end 514 of the trigger spring 512 is positioned and secured around the hook and the other end 516 of the trigger spring is positioned and secured around a protrusion 518 that extends within the body housing 300/302 near the front of the trigger guard 520 .

Turning now to FIG. 8A, the trigger mechanism 115 is attached to a first gear plate 550 such that when the trigger mechanism moves, the gear plate 550 moves with it. The first gear plate 550 has a front end 552 and a rear end 554 , and a bottom end 556 and a top end 558 . The first gear plate 550 includes a U-shaped upper portion 560 with an elongated rack 562 on one leg of the U-shaped upper portion and an upper channel 564 retained between the two legs. The elongated rack is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the emitter and is positioned on top end 558 around front end 552 . Extending outwardly from one or more legs of the U-shaped upper portion 560 are two studs 566 that engage into notches 506 on the base member 500 . In this way, when the base member 500 is moved, the first gear plate 550 moves with it, or towards the rear of the transmitter 100 .

The first gear plate 550 also includes a guide post 572 that extends along a portion of the bottom end 556 and around the rear end 554 . The guide post 572, discussed in more detail below, includes a ramped edge 574 that slopes toward the bottom end 556 toward the forward end. The first gear plate 550 also includes a protruding guide 576 extending from the rear end 554 that extends toward the rear of the transmitter.

A push rod 578 is secured to the top end 558 of the gear plate. The push rod 578 includes an elongated arm 580 extending towards the rear of the transmitter. As the first gear plate 550 moves toward the rear of the transmitter, the push rod and elongated arm 580 similarly move rearward.

Referring now also to FIG. 9 , the second gear plate 590 is positioned above the push rod 578 . The second gear plate 590 includes a U-shaped channel 592 extending downward on its bottom surface. The distance between the legs of the U-shaped channel 592 should be such that it can rest on the outer edge of the first gear plate 550 . Aperture 594 is positioned on one or more legs of U-shaped channel 592 . The bottom surface 594 of the second gear plate 590 includes a lower rack 596 . Additionally, extending outwardly on the periphery of one or more edges 597 of the second gear plate 590 is an upper flange 598 .

The first and second gear plates mesh with one or more gears 568 positioned within the upper channel 564 of the first gear plate 550 and rotatably secured to the body housing 300/302. In a preferred embodiment, gear 568 includes a first gear 569 fixed to a second gear 570 . The second gear 570 meshes with the lower rack 596 of the second gear plate. Thus, when the trigger mechanism 115 is pulled back, the first gear plate 550 moves rearwardly, turning the one or more gears 568 , which in turn moves the second gear plate 590 toward the front or muzzle end of the launcher 100 .

A two-part gear housing 600 is secured around the first and second gear plates. The gear housing 600 includes a lower slot 602 and an upper slot 604 that receive a lower flange 606 positioned on the first gear plate 550 and an upper flange 598 positioned on the second gear plate 590 . This helps to hold the two gear plates in place while allowing the two gear plates to move or slide within the slots.

As noted above, upper gear plate 590 includes one or more apertures 594 . The aperture 594 receives the bifurcated end 612 of the forward projectile launching clip (magazine) 610 . The forward projectile launching clip 610 has a lower hook end 614 , an intermediate base end 616 and one or more bifurcated arms 611 each with a bifurcated end 612 . As shown, forward projectile launch clip 610 includes a Y-shaped portion that branches from a central base end 616 into two bifurcated ends 612 . Each bifurcated end 612 is received within a bore 594 of the upper gear plate 590 .

As shown in FIG. 10 , lower hook end 614 is positioned to catch the end of projectile 317 . As the second gear plate 590 moves forward, the forward projectile launch clip 610 is pulled forward. Intermediate base end 616 rides along guide post 572 and then descends over ramp edge 574; dragging the end of projectile 317 all the way. At this moment, the first gear plate 550 moves towards the rear of the transmitter. A rearward projectile launching lever 620 is pivotally secured about a pin 618 on the rear end 554 of the first gear plate 550 . Thus, the forward projectile launch clip 610 and the rear projectile launch lever 620 extend the projectile 317 when the trigger mechanism 115 is moved toward the rear of the launcher. The rearward projectile launching lever 620 includes a lever spring 622 . The lever spring 622 is a return spring for the backward projectile launching lever 620 . When the trigger is pulled, the rearward projectile firing lever 620 moves rearwardly within the channel, stretching and increasing the potential energy within the projectile. When the passage ends, the rearward projectile launch lever 620 is rotated forward to release the projectile. The lever spring 622 turns the rear projectile firing lever 620 back into the original rest position.

Referring now also to Figure 11, when the rearward projectile firing lever 620 is moved towards the rear of the launcher, its head 630 rides against an adjustable calibration lever 702 formed underneath. As the rearward projectile firing lever 620 moves past the adjustable calibration lever 702 , the lever 620 pivots about the pin 618 . During the pivoting process, the rearward hook 632 on the rearward projectile launching lever 620 rotates rearwardly, releasing its grip on the end of the projectile 317 , thus launching the projectile 317 .

Release of the trigger mechanism after firing returns the part to its initial position. Resetting of the components is accomplished by the first spring 680 positioned on a rear protrusion 682 formed against the rear 684 of the gear housing 600, and the trigger spring 512, with the distal end of the spring positioned on a rear protrusion 682 from the first gear housing 600. on the protruding guide 576 of the board 500. During the movement of the trigger mechanism 115, the first spring 680 is compressed and the trigger spring is in tension. Release of the trigger mechanism 115 causes the first spring 680 to uncompress and the trigger spring pulls the trigger mechanism, both of which move the part back to its original position.

Adjustable calibration lever 702 is part of adjustable calibration mechanism 700, which is shown in Figures 12A to 12C. The adjustable calibration mechanism 700 is used to adjust the length of movement of the rearward projectile launching lever 620 and thereby adjust the amount of stretch of the projectile. The longer the projectile is stretched, the more potential energy is created that causes the projectile to fly farther. The adjustable calibration mechanism 700 includes three components: a calibration lever 710 , a control member 712 and a slidable calibration table 714 . The control member 712 includes a control head 716 that is externally accessible from the transmitter 100 . The control member 712 is secured to the slidable indexing table 714 by various methods, but in one method the control member 712 has a bifurcation 718 extending through an opening 720 in the slidable indexing table 714 . Calibration lever 710 is fixed to gear housing 600 and includes a detent 722 that seats in a notch 724 on slidable calibration platform 714 . Slidable calibration stage 714 is slidably positioned against gear housing 600 in a position having adjustable calibration lever 702 received by elongated opening 726 . As shown in FIG. 11 , elongated opening 726 is longer than adjustable calibration lever 702 , which allows adjustable calibration lever 702 to move into multiple positions formed by multiple notches 724 . The user simply applies pressure to the control head 716 and slides the slidable indexing table 714 to a position where the detent 722 seats in one of the notches 724 on the slidable indexing table 714 . This moves the adjustable calibration lever 702 which causes the rearward projectile launch lever 620 to move within its projectile engagement position to the end of the adjustable calibration lever 702, after which the rearward projectile launch Lever 620 pivots out of engagement for launching projectile 317 .

Referring now to Figures 13A to 13F, in addition to the above, when the first gear plate 550 is moved toward the rear of the transmitter, the elongate arm 580 moves with it. As the elongated arm 580 moves, the elongated arm 580 contacts the protruding member 758 within the recoil mechanism 125 and pushes against it causing the recoil mechanism 125 to move rearwardly away from the launcher, as shown in Figure 13C. The recoil mechanism 125 includes a two-piece recoil housing 750 with a recoil fork (tip) 752 positioned near the front end of the recoil housing 750 and a protrusion extending from one of the two-piece recoil housings 750 Build 758. The recoil fork 752 is captured by one end of a recoil spring 754 , the other end of which is positioned against a wall 756 of the gear housing 600 . The recoil spring 754 is compressed when the recoil mechanism 125 is moved. Once the trigger mechanism is released, the elongate arm 580 will return to its original position, breaking contact with the recoil mechanism 125 and the recoil spring 754 will force the recoil housing 750 back to its rest position against the launcher 100 .

During its rest position, a portion 760 of the recoil mechanism 125 housing the recoil fork 752 also presses against the electronic contact marker mechanism 127 which causes the marker spring 800 to be slightly compressed. When the recoil mechanism 125 moves away from the transmitter 100, the marker spring 800 is uncompressed and moves the marker holder 810 towards the rear of the transmitter. The marker holder 810 holds the electronic contact marker 820 with the soft tip 825 to ensure that when the electronic contact marker 820 is in contact with the electronic device 130 , the contact is a soft contact. Once the recoil mechanism 125 is released, the portion 760 returns and strikes the marker holder 810 , forcing the marker holder 810 to move toward the electronic device 130 . This causes the electronic contact marker 820 to move toward the electronic device 130 and make contact with the electronic device 130 . The marker spring 800 again becomes under compression, helping to ensure movement of the electronic contact marker 820 and eventual contact with the electronic device 130 is limited to a soft contact.

When the elongated arm 580 of the push rod 578 reaches a predetermined distance and the ramped end on the elongated arm loses contact with the protruding member 758, the recoil mechanism 125 is released. This occurs at approximately the same time as the rearward projectile launch lever 620 releases the projectile.

Referring now also to FIGS. 14A and 14B , instead of using the trigger 117 , the front pump mechanism 120 may be used to fire the projectile. The front pump mechanism 120 includes a two-piece housing 850 secured around a slidable pump member 852 . The slidable pump member 852 includes a body 854 secured within the two-piece front pump housing 850 and a head 856 protruding out of the two-piece front pump housing 850 . The head 856 is secured along the front bottom 860 of the two-piece housing 300/302, along the slot 503 in the bottom. When assembled, the head 856 of the slidable pump member 852 abuts the front edge of the base member 500 . Thus, when the front pump mechanism 120 is pulled back, it pushes against the base member 500, which then initiates the movement of the member to extend the projectile.

Referring now to FIGS. 15A and 15B , to help ensure that the magazine well 315 does not interfere with the firing of the projectile 317 during projectile extension, the magazine well 315 is pushed downward toward the bottom of the handle tip 310 . To facilitate movement of the magazine chamber 315, the launcher 100 includes a pivot lever 900 pivotally attached to one of the two-piece housings 300/302. The pivoting lever 900 includes a lever base 902 with an upright arm 904 extending from one end of the lever base 902 . The upright arm 904 is tapered to provide a slope. The rod base 902 abuts a ridge (lug) 906 protruding from the outer surface of the magazine bay 315 . The pivotal engagement member 910 is secured to the first gear plate 550 through a window 912 in the gear housing 600 and includes a lower member 914 configured to move with the first gear plate and behind the first gear plate 550 towards the transmitter. Engage the upright arm 904 as the portion moves. As the pivoting engagement member 910 continues to move with the first gear plate 550, the lower member 914 will press against the upright arm and pivot the lever base 902 downward against the ridge or lug 906, forcing the magazine compartment 315 Downwards, so that projectiles fired can be fired unimpeded.

To return the pivot lever 900 to its original position, the lever member 920 rests on a pivot spring (not shown). In the rest position, the short end of the pivoting lever 900 is seated between the lever member 920 and the first gear plate 550 . When the trigger is pulled back, the long arm of the lever 900 rotates downward to depress the magazine, while the short arm 930 releases the pivot spring, allowing the lever member 920 to return to the rest position. When the lever member 920 is in the rest position, it prevents the lever 900 from returning to its own initial position, maintaining the depressing position of the magazine until the first gear plate 550 returns to the initial rest position. When the gear plate returns to the initial rest position, there is an extension off the side of the gear plate which will force the lever member 920 to rotate away from the gear plate 550 on the pivot spring. When this occurs, the jib 930 can then return to its original rest position, releasing the magazine housing edge 906 and returning the magazine chamber 315 to the loaded position.

In other aspects of the invention, various activities using transmitters can be provided and further developed with reality-enhanced software applications. Augmented Reality is a living, direct or indirect view of the physical real world environment, elements of which are augmented by computer generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data. It involves a more general concept called mediated reality, in which a computer is used to modify the view of reality. As a result, technology functions by enhancing a person's current sense of reality. In one embodiment of the present invention, in FIG. 16, the target 1000 can be provided with an image, or can have a QR Code (Quick Response Code), font, or other types of symbols embedded thereon, or can be used by a mobile phone or A mobile device running a dedicated program to scan/recognize the code. Once scanned, the user can have an interactive experience in augmented reality through the application software running on the mobile phone or electronic device 130 . The software application can then augment the image of the object into the 3D virtual world, or can take advantage of the cell phone video/camera, and start moving the object into the new background image of the real world environment. As mentioned above, in order to easily manipulate the use of the transmitter and electronics, the electronics can be easily mounted on top of the transmitter where the user can normally see by sight. In this way, pointing the emitter at the target automatically moves the electronic device in the direction to be scanned. In addition, the target can be designed such that the code can be changed rapidly when struck by a projectile, for example, by means of a spring loaded mechanism or a sensor mechanism which detects the vibration caused by striking the target. These mechanisms can rapidly change the code, which causes the electronic device to generate new images. This may allow the smartphone to track the impact and display in augmented reality a moving or graphical target showing the point of impact or damage.

A software application for augmented reality ("AR") may be designed into a targeting mode. The target has a graphic with AR glyphs designed on it, which is attached to the pressure sensor. When you electronically scan a glyph, the target is no longer just a static target hanging on the wall. Instead, it will be a three-dimensional living object. There will be a countdown timer in the software for the electronic device, and you will choose between difficulty levels that change your amount of time. The aim is to shoot a projectile at a target, hit it long enough to trigger a mechanical switch which will then change glyphs and a camera on the electronics will pick up the change, making the target go from healthy to broken . Every time the target physically hits the projectile, the glyph changes and shows the break change (the target comes to life), until finally you go through the whole process and destroy the target.

In another application, it is called a team scouting mode: multiple players can participate in a game and can check in (in-place or online) using electronic devices. Using the phone's GPS system, the main server or application can be run and the players monitored, including hits, positions, scoring, etc. Each electronic device may also include a position display that indicates whether the other player is his friend or opponent. The main benefit is that you can determine how many players are in the game and when they check in with their phones so you can determine how many players are, which team they are part of, and where they are closest on the playing field. When they are hit, they are then excluded from the game (using the honor system or various other applications to determine damage) as if their health were depleted. Various games can be formed, such as individual battle mode; team vs. team until one team remains; or capture the flag mode.

The Capture the Flag mode is a little different from the set of games that have been made in the past. The flags can be like "pucks", disks or other things that include other glyphs that can be set by the software on the electronic device you place on the playing field. At the start of the game, you determine how many flags to place on the playing field. There can be up to 4 flags. If you want to locate the flag, you scan the flag (with your phone) and load it on the map. Then notify everyone that the flag has been pulled, identify which team has scanned it, and where the flag is located. When all flags have been scanned by a team, the game is over and all members are notified. This mode can take advantage of the GPS and GSM features already built into the phone, but again apply the benefits of real world gaming.

In other aspects, a user playing a game on an electronic device with a projectile launcher can be tallied for performance on an online leaderboard during the game. Servers that host online leaderboards will rank players based on their physical game performance.

Referring now to Figures 16H and 16I, a flow diagram of a software application that may be downloaded and run on an electronic device for interacting with a transmitter is shown in one embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart allows a user to register 1100 and immediately play a single player game 1115, create a profile 1120, or log into the main menu 1125. From the main menu 1125 , the user can select a game 1130 , view the leaderboard 1135 , or enter the armory 1140 . Armory 1140 allows the user to select and/or purchase different enhanced firearms, ammunition, and accessories for the game. The leaderboard 1135 can typically be generated on a daily or weekly basis and can be edited by the user's score, which can be uploaded to the host server by the user's electronic device.

From the game selection menu 1130, the user can immediately enter a single player game 1150, create a new game 1155 or join an existing game 1160. Once a selection is made, the electronic device will display a Heads Up Digital Display (HUD) 1170 that can provide various informational data to the user. Such data may include a map of the area with various friend or rival player GPS locations, flag locations, or terrain parameters, among others. Additionally, power consumption, life grid, and player names can be listed on the HUD. Depending on the game being played, the electronic device may begin to scan the surface of the QR code to present the user with a target to launch the projectile towards. As noted above, various game modes and activities can be implemented with a HUD display that provides an augmented reality game mode on an electronic device with a projectile launcher as described herein. Referring now to FIGS. 16J and 16K , various HUD displays are shown on the electronic device 130 . However, there is only one implemented graphic, and the actual displayed content can be changed according to user preference or application concept map. The electronic device is running a software application to form a HUD display 2000 superimposed on the actual image viewed through the camera lens on the front of the device 130 . The software application can also overlay a virtual image superimposed on the actual image viewed through the camera, for example when reading a QR code or similar. The HUD display 2000 may include things such as a directional compass readout 2005, an elevation angle readout 2010 (which shows how high off the horizon the camera is focused), a centered target aiming area 2015, and a radar display 2020 to indicate friends or opponents within a certain range relative to the electronic device Target. In other aspects, the HUD display 2000 can move the radar display 2020 to cover the centered target sighting area 2015 . Menu options and displays are accessible through the HUD display by touching the appropriate portion of the display screen 2025 . When the electronic device 130 is installed, the electronic marker is in contact with the marker part 2030 on the display screen.

Various menu options may include the ability to add various attributes that affect other third-party applications, for example, the interaction between multiple electronic devices can add attributes, by scanning glyphs, identifying you on the radar at a specific time GPS location, such properties affect other third-party electronic devices, attack their GPS location in order to remove third parties from the game, remove your location from the radar for a predetermined period of time, make your availability and status in the game Location revalidation, locks on current GPS location in 3rd party radars to give you a chance to move undetected, scrambles radars for a period of time to pop up ghost radar locations, feeds electronic viruses to their radars to make them radar Fail for a predetermined period of time, or eavesdrop on the opposing team's communications for a predetermined period of time. Other options may include changing the HUD display, sounds, and the like.

Various aspects are provided through the operation of electronic devices and software applications, thereby enhancing the user's overall gaming experience, such as through interactive heads-up digital displays, real-time conversations between players, visual modes, and the like. The HUD display also tracks ammo, allowing you to get real-time feedback on how many projectiles are left before the user has to reload. Ammo counters can be displayed on screen which match the number of projectiles in a fully loaded magazine. The ammo counter decrements when the user fires a projectile and the recoil mechanism marks the projectile on the screen. When the shots go to zero, the user must reload and then reset the ammo counter.

Referring now to Figures 17A-17B, there is provided a projectile launcher 1200 according to another embodiment of the present invention. As described herein, similar components may include similar names but different reference numerals. However, the functionality is generally similar.

The projectile launcher 1200 includes a central body 1225 with a defined muzzle front end 1205, a shoulder tip end 1215 extending from a rear end 1217 of the body 1225, a handle grip 1210 with a trigger mechanism 1230 and accessible from The central portion 1235 of the body 1225 is removed from the magazine compartment mechanism 1220 . Similar to other embodiments, the projectile launcher 1200 includes an electronic device holder mechanism 1235 configured to securely hold an electronic device 1240 , such as a cell phone, on top 1245 of the body 1225 . Additionally, the projectile launcher 1200 includes a front pump mechanism 1250 that can be used instead of the trigger mechanism 1230 to launch projectiles.

Referring now also to FIGS. 18A and 18B , the shoulder tip end 1215 includes a tip plate 1252 secured to a heel 1254 of the launcher 1200 . The storage portion 1256 is adjustable and can extend away from the rear end 1217 of the body 1225 . This can be accomplished by slidingly engaging outer storage portion 1256 about fixed inner storage portion 1258 . Outer storage portion 1258 is provided with a plurality of storage slots 1260 , while outer storage portion 1256 includes pivotable tabs 1262 . When the pivoting tab 1262 is engaged within the storage notch 1260, the storage length is fixed, whereas when the pivoting tab 1262 is disengaged, the outer storage portion is adjustable.

Referring to FIG. 19 , as described above, the magazine compartment mechanism 1220 is removable from the magazine well 1270 extending from the central portion 1235 of the body 1225 . A unique aspect of magazine mechanism 1220 is that it holds both magazine compartments for projectile 317 . One of the bins is configured to be loaded with projectiles from the top 1272 of the mechanism 1220 and the other bin is configured to be loaded with projectiles from the bottom 1274 . The mechanism 1220 is designed to be reversed so that the top/bottom are relative to the position of the insertion mechanism 1220 .

Referring now to FIGS. 20A-20D , the magazine compartment mechanism 1220 includes a two-piece housing 1280 that includes a magazine locking tab 1282 and a magazine release tab 1284 on either side of the mechanism housing 1280 . When inserted into the magazine well 1270, the magazine locking tab 1282 locks against the well protrusion 1284 on the inside of the magazine well 1270 (shown in FIG. 21 ). To release the magazine compartment mechanism 1220, the user presses the magazine release tab 1284, which in turn presses the magazine locking tab 1282 inwardly, thereby disengaging the well tab 1284.

With one of the housings 1280 removed, two magazine compartments 1290 are easily shown within the housing 1280, one inverted relative to the other. Each magazine magazine 1290 includes a magazine housing 1292 , projectile loading rod 1294 , projectile 317 , spring 1296 , and loading base 1298 and end cap 1299 (as described above). The magazine magazine 1290 is movable within the magazine magazine mechanism 1220 to allow (as described above) magazine movement while the projectile is extended. Once fired, the spring 1296 returns the magazine chamber mechanism into the fired position and moves the next projectile to the initial position ready to extend. Additionally, magazine compartment mechanism 1220 includes firing window 1302 and flange 1304 . When extended, the pivot lever 1400 (FIGS. 24 and 25C) on the launcher 1200 will engage and press down on the flange 1304, causing the magazine chamber to move downward. This allows the projectile 317 to extend and then launch through the window without interference.

The pivot lever 1400 includes a lever base 1404 with an upright arm 1402 that is tapered to provide a slope. The stem base 1404 abuts the flange 1304 . The pivotal engagement member 1406 is fixed to the trigger mechanism and will move rearwardly as the trigger mechanism moves. As pivot engagement member 1406 moves, it engages the ramp and pushes pivot lever 1400 downward, forcing flange 1304 and magazine chamber to move with it.

With further reference to FIGS. 22A and 22B , electronic device 1240 is securely held in position by electronic device securing mechanism 1235 . As with the previous embodiments, the electronic device securing mechanism 1235 includes a lower portion 1310 with an arm 1312 extending therefrom. The arm 1312 is captured by the interior region of a two-piece barrel cradle 1314 that is secured around the barrel 1320 of the launcher 1200 . To remove electronics securing mechanism 1235 , the user depresses a portion of arm 1312 , which is accessible through window 1316 in barrel cradle 1314 .

As shown in FIG. 23 , a two-piece barrel cradle 1314 is secured around the barrel 1320 of the launcher 1200 . A central barrel cradle member 1318 is also provided to position the two-piece barrel cradle 1314 in place on the barrel. As also shown in FIG. 24 , the body 1225 is comprised of a two-piece body shell 1330 .

Referring now to Figures 25A and 25B, a calibration mechanism 1340 is also provided to allow the user to adjust the amount of stretch experienced by the projectile prior to launch. The calibration mechanism 1340 is constructed similarly to the previous embodiments and, thus, includes a calibration lever 1342 , a control member 1344 , and a slidable calibration table 1346 . The control member 1344 is used to slide an indexing station 1346 that includes a notch on the top to engage and secure the indexing lever 1342, locking the indexing station 1346 in place. The calibration station 1346 includes a calibration lever 1348 which is engaged by the head 1352 of a rearward projectile launch lever 1350 . The head 1352 rides against the calibration lever 1348 as the rearward projectile launching lever 1350 moves with the movement of the trigger mechanism. Once the head passes lever 1348, the rearward projectile launch lever 1350 will pivot, releasing the rear end of the projectile, thus allowing the projectile to be launched forward. Adjustment of the calibration table 1346 can adjust the stroke length of the rearward projectile launch lever 1350 and thus the amount of stretch exhibited on the projectile.

Referring now also to FIGS. 26 to 27D , by pulling or moving the trigger mechanism rearwardly towards the end of the launcher 1200 , launch of the projectile can be achieved. In the first instance, the trigger mechanism 1230 can be moved by being pulled back onto the front pump mechanism 1250 . This is accomplished by a front pump mechanism 1250 that includes a front pump handle 1500 connected to a front pump frame 1502 that rests on the launcher body. The front pump frame 1502 connects the front pump handle 1500 to the trigger mechanism 1230 so that pulling back on the front pump mechanism 1250 pushes back on the trigger mechanism. In certain aspects, the front pump frame 1502 includes a back 1504 that abuts a portion 1506 of the trigger mechanism 1250 such that movement of the front pump handle 1500 moves the trigger mechanism 1250 but movement of the trigger mechanism does not necessarily move the front pump mechanism 1250 .

The trigger mechanism 1230 can also be pulled back by a snap on the finger trigger 1600 . The trigger mechanism 1230 includes a finger trigger 1600 secured to an upright trigger body 1602 that is connected to the rear 1612 of the first plate 1610 . The first plate 1610 also includes a U-shaped upper front portion 1614 having a first rack 1616 on one of the legs of the U-shaped upper front portion and an elongated channel between the legs 1618. The top end 1620 of the first plate 1610 has a push lever 1622 including an elongated push arm 1624 secured thereto. The first plate 1610 also includes a guide post 1626 extending along a section of the bottom 1628 . The guide post 1626 includes a ramped edge 1630 that slopes toward the front end of the first plate 1610 . Additionally, the first plate 1610 includes outwardly projecting flanges 1632 around the front end that ride within sets of lower channels 1702 formed in either side of the two-piece gear housing 1700 .

The rearward projectile launch lever 1350 is also pivotally attached to the first plate 1610 about a central pivot location 1634 which is also located by the projectile. The rearward projectile launch lever 1350 includes a rearward projectile hook 1354 that hooks onto one end of the projectile.

When the trigger mechanism 1230 is moved, the first plate 1610 moves with it, the movement of the first plate causing the rearward projectile launching lever 1350 to move. Movement of the first plate 1610 will also move the first rack 1616 which turns the compound gear 1640 . The compound gear 1640 is rotatably fixed to the body housing 1320 and has a first gear 1642 meshed to the first rack 1616 .

The compound gear 1640 also has a second gear 1644 that meshes with a second rack 1652 positioned above the first rack 1616 . The second rack 1652 is fixed to the second plate 1650 . Second plate 1650 includes upper flanges 1654 protruding outward from either side that slide within upper channels 1704 formed on two-piece gear housing 1700 . The second plate 1650 also includes an aperture 1656 around its rear end that pivotally captures a bifurcated end 1682 formed on a forward-firing projectile clip 1680 . Rotation of the compound gear 1640 (caused by movement of the first plate 1610 ) moves the second plate 1650 in the forward direction, which pulls the forward-launching projectile clip 1680 forward. The base end 1684 of the forward-firing projectile clip will ride along the guide post 1626 and up the ramp edge 1630 . The front end of projectile 317 is captured by forward projectile launch hook 1686 . Thus, forward movement of the second plate 1650 and rearward movement of the first plate 1610 spreads the projectile 317 captured by the forward and rearward hooks.

Once the rearward projectile launching clip 1350 moves beyond the calibration lever, the rearward projectile launching clip will pivot, causing the rearward projectile launching clip to pivot out of engagement with the extended projectile rear end, releasing the projectile's Potential energy and launch the projectile out of the muzzle 1205. Once released, the rearward projectile spring 1356, connected to the rearward projectile launch lever 1350 and first plate 1610, tends to return the rearward projectile hook 1354 to the position for catching the next projectile. Ends.

One of the two-piece gear housings 1700 includes a slot 1710 with a stud 1712 extending within the slot toward the muzzle end of the launcher 1200 . Gear housing spring 1714 is secured within slot 1710 and around stud 1712 . An extension member 1716 extending from one side of the first plate 1610 extends into the slot and is positioned against the end of the spring. When the first plate 1610 is moved rearwardly, the spring 1714 is compressed such that when released the spring tends to return the first plate 1610 to its original loaded position.

The launcher 1200 also includes a recoil mechanism 1800 that is movable relative to the rear 1900 of the body 1225 , or that is attached to the body 1225 of the launcher 1200 . By placing a two-piece recoil housing 1802 with a protrusion 1804 or flange near the front of the housing 1802, the motion of the mechanism 1800 can be categorized. As the first plate 1610 moves towards the rear of the launcher 1200 , the elongated push arm 1624 moves and will come into contact with the protrusion 1804 . As the recoil mechanism 1800 moves relative to the body 1225 , continued movement of the first plate 1610 causes contact between the protrusion and the elongated push arm, and the recoil mechanism 1800 moves toward the rear of the launcher 1200 . The recoil spring 1806 is positioned between the inner wall 1808 of the recoil housing 1802 and the inner wall of the rear 1900 of the body 1225 . A recoil stud 1810 is provided to help hold one end of the spring 1806 in place. When recoil mechanism 1800 moves rearward, recoil spring 1806 is compressed. As such, the recoil spring 1806 will tend to return to the recoil mechanism 1800 once the recoil spring 1806 is released. The recoil mechanism 1800 also includes a top lug portion 1812 configured to contact the electronic marker mechanism 1950 when the recoil mechanism is in its initial or rest position. Electronic marker mechanism 1950 includes base 1952, electronic marker pen 1956, and marker spring 1954 positioned between base 1952 and a portion of the pen. As the recoil mechanism 1800 moves, the marker spring tends to expand such that when the recoil mechanism is released, the top flange portion 1812 contacts the base 1952, moving the electronic marker stud 1956 into contact with the electronics 1240. Marker spring 1954 helps ensure movement of electronic marker 1956 such that contact with electronics 1240 is a soft contact that will not cause damage to the electronics.

It is therefore evident that, according to the present invention, there has been provided a transmitter which fully satisfies the aims, objectives and advantages set forth above. Therefore, although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described, it should be understood that those skilled in the art may propose alternatives, modifications and changes to the described embodiments, and this description is intended to include all such alternatives, modifications and changes, they all fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Furthermore, for clarity, and unless otherwise indicated, the word "comprises" and variations of words such as "comprising", when used in the description and claims of this specification, such words do not It is intended to exclude other additions, parts, integers or steps. Furthermore, the invention disclosed herein may suitably be employed without any element not specifically disclosed herein.

Furthermore, the words "substantially" or "substantially" when used herein as an adjective or adverb are intended to increase the range of particular characteristics; for example, substantially planar means planar, nearly planar, and/or presenting Features associated with planar components. Furthermore, the use of the terms "he", "his (accusative)" or "his" is not intended to specifically refer to a gender masculine (male) person and could easily be read as "she", "her (accusative)" respectively grid)” or “hers”. Also, while this discussion is directed to prior art known to the inventors, it is not an admission that it is against the application to cite all art discussed.

From the foregoing and referenced above it will be seen that many changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel concepts of the present invention. It should be understood that no limitation is intended or to be inferred with respect to the embodiments described herein. The appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications which fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (19)

1. a toy projectile transmitter, comprising:

Hollow body, described hollow body forms muzzle end, rear portion, trigger protection zone and handle, and this handle comprises receiving the hole of removable projectile clamp mechanism, in order to store the not yet projectile in extended configuration;

Be contained in intrinsic trigger mechanism, this trigger mechanism comprises the finger trigger of extending around trigger protection zone, wherein, trigger mechanism is configured to: when finger trigger is when rear body is pulled, trigger mechanism engagement and stretching, extension projectile, and be further configured to: when finger trigger pulls over preset distance from resting position, trigger mechanism just discharges the projectile of this stretching, extension; And

Be fixed on movably rear portion recoil mechanism around on body, this trigger mechanism is also configured to: when finger trigger is when preset distance moves, just mesh recoil mechanism, and recoil mechanism is configured to: when finger trigger is pulled over preset distance and when roughly consistent with the release of the projectile stretching, recoil mechanism throws off and meshes with trigger mechanism from resting position.

2. a toy projectile transmitter comprises:

In order to receive the handle of removable projectile clamp mechanism, described clamp mechanism is stored in projectile in the state not stretching;

Trigger mechanism, described trigger mechanism is configured to present dynasty while pulling to the back-end, and trigger mechanism just meshes and stretches projectile, and this trigger mechanism is configured to: when pulling while surpassing preset distance, just discharge the projectile stretching; And

Recoil mechanism, described recoil mechanism is set up and is fixed on movably around the top of toy projectile transmitter, wherein, trigger mechanism is configured to: when trigger is pulled, just mesh recoil mechanism, this recoil mechanism is also configured to: when trigger is pulled over preset distance and when roughly consistent with the release of the projectile stretching, recoil mechanism throws off and meshes with trigger mechanism.

3. toy projectile transmitter as claimed in claim 1, is characterized in that, removable projectile clamp mechanism comprises:

The handle end portion of two-piece type,

Magazine storehouse, described magazine storehouse has along the transmitting slit of its location, top,

At least one projectile, it is positioned in magazine storehouse and along the top in magazine storehouse and aligns, and makes at least one projectile be configured to stretch and launches in company with transmitting slit; And

Load maintainer, described load maintainer is contained in magazine storehouse and is configured at least one projectile is positioned in transmitting slit.

4. toy projectile transmitter as claimed in claim 3, it is characterized in that, described load maintainer comprises load bar that the opening by being formed at least one projectile locates, is positioned at the loading base portion on load bar slidably, and be positioned at the spring loading between base portion and the handle end portion of two-piece type, spring biasing and along load bar to loading the base portion application of force, and along the top in magazine storehouse, upwards oppress at least one projectile towards transmitting slit.

5. toy projectile transmitter as claimed in claim 3, is characterized in that, also comprises:

Clamp relieving mechanism, it is configured to discharge projectile clamp mechanism, and projectile clamp mechanism can be removed from handle.

6. toy projectile transmitter as claimed in claim 5, is characterized in that, described clamping relieving mechanism comprises:

At least one is fixed to the release lug of handle pivotly;

Release arm, it is connected in handle pivotly, and there is bottom impelling arm, this arm is configured to engagement and is formed on the hole in projectile clamp mechanism, also has the top that discharges lug location around at least one, wherein, during lug pivotable, this at least one discharge lug and be further configured to mesh described top, and described in pivotable, impelling arm in bottom departs from the engagement with hole, and projectile clamp mechanism is discharged.

7. toy projectile transmitter as claimed in claim 1, is characterized in that, also comprises:

Two-piece type muzzle reel cage, it is fixed around muzzle end; And

Electronic installation fixation kit, it is fixed to two-piece type muzzle reel cage and is configured to electronic installation is fixed on transmitter top.

8. toy projectile transmitter as claimed in claim 7, is characterized in that, described electronic installation fixation kit comprises:

Be fixed to the bottom grip pad at transmitter top;

The top fixator with body part and top portion, described top portion has top grip pad fixed thereon, this top grip pad is positioned at grip pad top, bottom, body part has front passage, front passage is with the clip extending internally toward each other in front passage, and this front passage also has outward extending flange;

The bottom fixator with rear end passage, this rear end passage has the groove corresponding to the flange that stretches out, so that top fixator and bottom fixator are fixed together, bottom fixator also comprises the arm being projected in muzzle end, and described arm is configured to mesh the interior section of muzzle end.

9. toy projectile transmitter as claimed in claim 8, is characterized in that, described electronic installation fixation kit also comprises:

Lever, described mark post is positioned between top fixator and bottom fixator and is positioned in passage, this lever comprises notch, the formation of notch is in order to receive clip, this lever also comprises the pivotal pin along bottom, described pivotal pin is shelved in the hole forming on the bottom of the body on the fixator of top, and this lever forces upper body away from lower body, to make their separation by compression time.

10. toy projectile transmitter as claimed in claim 8, is characterized in that, described muzzle end comprises the hole in a part that is positioned at arm, and wherein, when arm moves apart hole, described electronic installation fixation kit can be pulled down from muzzle end.

11. toy projectile transmitters as claimed in claim 7, is characterized in that, also comprise:

Touch mark part mechanism, it is configured to: once recoil mechanism is released, just moves and contact with the electronic installation in being positioned at electronic installation fixation kit.

12. toy projectile transmitters as claimed in claim 11, is characterized in that, also comprise:

Component software application, moves on its electronic installation in being positioned at electronic installation fixation kit, and is configured to response and shows from the touch that touches mark part mechanism.

13. toy projectile transmitters as claimed in claim 12, is characterized in that, described component software application comprises sound and/or image response.

14. 1 kinds of toy projectile transmitters comprise:

In order to receive the handle of removable projectile clamp mechanism, this projectile clamp mechanism is stored in projectile in the state not trailing;

Trigger mechanism, described trigger mechanism is configured to, and when present dynasty pulls to the back-end, trigger mechanism just meshes and stretches projectile, and this trigger mechanism is configured to: when pulling over preset distance, just discharge the projectile stretching;

Recoil mechanism, described recoil mechanism is set up and is fixed on movably around the top of toy projectile transmitter, wherein, trigger mechanism is configured to: when trigger is pulled, just mesh recoil mechanism, this recoil mechanism is also configured to: when trigger is pulled over preset distance and when roughly consistent with the release of the projectile stretching, advertise gigback and throw off with trigger mechanism and mesh;

Two-piece type muzzle reel cage, it is fixed around muzzle end;

Electronic installation fixation kit, it is fixed to two-piece type muzzle reel cage and is configured to electronic installation is fixed on transmitter top;

Touch mark part mechanism, it is configured to: once advertise gigback, be released, just move and contact with the electronic installation in being positioned at electronic installation fixation kit; And

Component software application, moves on its electronic installation in positioning electronic device fixation kit, and is configured to response and shows from the touch that touches mark mechanism.

15. toy projectile transmitters as claimed in claim 14, it is characterized in that, described component software application construction becomes: the global location of uploading described electronic installation is upgraded, and to moving the second electronic device of similar component software application and downloading global location, this component software application is also configured to show global location relative to each other.

16. toy projectile transmitters as claimed in claim 14, is characterized in that, described component software application construction becomes: for using the user of game, show image and the sound relevant to game environment.

17. toy projectile transmitters as claimed in claim 14, is characterized in that, described component software application construction becomes to read quick response coding and shows image and the sound relevant to quick response coding.

18. toy projectile transmitters as claimed in claim 17, it is characterized in that, described component software application construction becomes to follow the tracks of the projectile of launching from transmitter, and is also configured to display image and sound when described component software application determines that projectile hits the mark.

19. 1 kinds of projectiles for projectile transmitter comprise the surface of texture, and grain surface is formed by a plurality of polygon protrusion surface structures, and these protrusion surface structures are positioned on projectile all surfaces.

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