EP0797755B1 - Apparatus for the double launching of targets called clay pigeons - Google Patents

Apparatus for the double launching of targets called clay pigeons Download PDF

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EP0797755B1
EP0797755B1 EP95942226A EP95942226A EP0797755B1 EP 0797755 B1 EP0797755 B1 EP 0797755B1 EP 95942226 A EP95942226 A EP 95942226A EP 95942226 A EP95942226 A EP 95942226A EP 0797755 B1 EP0797755 B1 EP 0797755B1
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  • the subject of the invention is an apparatus for launching into doubled with targets called clay pigeons.
  • the launcher should launch simultaneously two targets called clay pigeons. Shooting this doubling must be carried out according to very precise standards identical or different flights of the targets, as to the angle spacing other their respective trajectory, as for their departure, their altitude etc.
  • EP-0592.344 A1 Apparatus for launching targets for shooting whose speed and projection distance are variable, from type using a rotating barrel on which are loaded moving targets; moving targets are superimposed on each other the others in columns, held by tubes or rollers vertical arranged between a bored upper retaining plate or having radiating arms for storing targets mobile and a lower retaining plate reamed at each column of targets or having radiating arms between each target column; said lower plate being in upper and parallel position with respect to a base plate fixed which has a single bore to allow passage moving targets which are received on a launch placed in front of an ejection arm, one or more motors ensuring barrel rotation and arm movement ejection characterized by the fact that the launch pad is consisting of a fixed launch pad and a launch pad mobile and articulated along a pivot axis substantially transverse whose upper faces of said ramps are one same height lower and parallel to the trajectory of the entire ejection arm.
  • the launcher is composed of a chassis which is mounted mobile on a base, movable vertically and horizontally. On the chassis two independent launch arms are mounted, each near a food store, said stores can be loaded with targets of different sizes.
  • a mobile tray vertically feeds the targets towards the target launch common to both launch arms.
  • a gearbox operates both the arming of the arms and the feeding of targets by a set of springs, belts, chains and links.
  • GB-A-2.189.154 (LAWRENCE): This patent, the description of which is taken from the preamble of claim 1, describes a launcher so-called clay pigeon targets.
  • the target launcher includes a chassis which can move both vertically and horizontally randomly.
  • Two launch arms independent with each a removable clay pigeon barrel with barrels of the same type including clay pigeons of different sizes are installed on the chassis.
  • a pneumatic lifting device allows the clay pigeons on top of barrels at arms level launch.
  • Two springs are fixed at one end by a mobile hanging device and two levers to each other end.
  • the gear can rotate the launch arms in order to energize the two launch springs.
  • the gear can also rotate the barrels, removable springs hooks and check the vertical movements of the chassis as well as the movements horizontal of the support carrying the chassis.
  • this patent describes a launcher unique specific for the double with all the disadvantages that wants to avoid invention.
  • the apparatus according to the invention tends to solve all of these disadvantages.
  • the apparatus for launching doubled targets say clay pigeons is of the type using two barrels target feed rotary, one or more motors ensuring barrel rotation and arm movements ejection characterized by the fact that it is composed of two launchers with the same characteristics, arranged side by side, one being the symmetric of the other with respect to a plane of vertical symmetry that would separate them, the two launchers have their launch pad and their launch arms, each at a level different, they are mounted integral with a swash plate, said swash plate is mounted on an axis of oscillation of a base plate which forms the fixed base of said device.
  • the swash plate is provided with adjustment means which adjust the spacing angle between the launch axis of one launcher relative to the launch axis of the other launcher so as to define the angle of separation between the two target trajectories.
  • Each launcher has the axis of rotation of the launch arm which is coaxial with the pivot axis of said launcher.
  • the axis of pivoting of each launcher is located on the plate oscillation common to both launchers.
  • the means for adjusting the angle of separation between the axis of launch of one launcher and the other launch axis of the other symmetrical launcher are preset holes provided for this purpose on the oscillation plate common to the two launchers. Each series of holes is arranged on the side opposite the pivot axis of the launcher.
  • the swash plate common to the two launchers is two levels, one level for a launcher, another level for the other symmetrical launcher so that the ramps of launch and one's launch arms can overlap compared to those of the other launcher.
  • the swash plate is actuated in oscillation on its axis by a gear motor.
  • Said oscillation gear motor is connected by a connecting pin, connecting rod and swash plate.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view of the apparatus seen in exploded to highlight the arrangement of the two launchers, one of which is symmetrical with respect to the other as well as their liaison bodies.
  • Figure 2 is a plan view of the apparatus showing evidence the two launchers, the main organs and the means adjusting and actuating said adjustments; in this mode of achievement, the trajectory of the double is simple.
  • the axes longitudinal launch pads of launchers are in a same axis.
  • Figure 3 is a plan view of the apparatus showing evidence the two launchers, the main organs and the means adjusting and actuating said adjustments; in this mode of achievement, the trajectories of the targets of the double are different.
  • the longitudinal axes of the launching ramps which are overlap are not in the same axis and form between them a trajectory spacing angle in the horizontal plane.
  • the apparatus for launching doubled as shown in Figure 1 is of the type using two barrels 1 and 2 supply of targets 3.
  • One or more motors, not shown in Figure 1 rotates the barrels 1, 2 and ejection arm movements 4 and 5.
  • the device is characterized by the fact that it is composed of made of two 6,7 launchers with the same characteristics techniques arranged side by side. One being the symmetric of the other, in relation to a vertical plane of symmetry which would separate.
  • the two launchers 6 and 7 have their launching ramp 8 and 9 each arranged at a different level. These two launchers 6 and 7 are mounted integral on an oscillating plate 10.
  • This plate oscillating 10 is mounted on an oscillation axis 11 of a plate base 12 which forms the fixed base of said device.
  • This tray base 12 is fixed by fixing means, by means of holes 13, on civil engineering.
  • the swash plate 10 is provided with adjustment means 14 and 15 which make it possible to adjust the angle of separation between the axis of launching a launcher 6 relative to the launch axis of the other launcher 7 which is symmetrical to it, so that define the angle of separation between the two trajectories of targets.
  • the launch axis of a launcher corresponds to the axis longitudinal of the launching pad 8 or 9 of each launcher 6.7.
  • Each launcher 6,7 has its axis of rotation of its arm launch 4 or 5 which is coaxial with the pivot axis 16 or 17 of said launcher 6 or 7.
  • the pivot axis 16 or 17 of each launcher 6 or 7 is located on the oscillation plate 10. This axis pivot through a hole arranged at the level of the part front of the sole 18.19 of the two launchers 6 and 7.
  • This sole 18 and 19 is fixed by its orifice by a fixing means located in the corresponding hole 29.20 located on the front part of the swing plate 10.
  • the means of adjusting 14 and 15 of the angle of separation between the launch axis of a launcher 6 and the other launch axis of the other symmetrical launcher 7 are preset holes 14 and 15 provided for this purpose on the oscillation plate 10, common to the two launchers 6 and 7.
  • Each series of holes 14 and 15 is arranged on the side opposite to the pivot axis 16 or 17 of the launcher 6 or 7.
  • the swash plate 10, common to the two launchers 6 and 7 is on two levels.
  • the two levels are represented by the arrows 21 which highlight a level shift on the swash plate 10.
  • the swash plate 10 is actuated in oscillation on its axis 11 by a geared motor 22.
  • This geared motor 22 is connected, by a connecting pin 23 disposed at the end of a link 24, a link allowing the oscillation of said plate 10.
  • This link rod 24 is provided of a known system allowing oscillation adjustment.
  • Figures 1 and 2 show some other adjusting or blocking members of the respective position of the two launchers 6 and 7.
  • Adjustable levers 25 and 26 allow fine adjustment of the position of the launchers 6 and 7 on the swash plate 10.
  • a tightening button 27 or 28 makes it possible to immobilize the launchers 6 and 7 after adjusting the trajectories.
  • FIG. 2 thus makes it possible to clearly visualize the two launchers 6 and 7 which have been oriented by their pivot axis 16,17 of so that their launching pad 8 and 9 is in one launch axis. There is thus only one trajectory, simple trajectory for the two targets. The spacing angle is no. The two launchers 6,7 are in the same alignment.

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PCT No. PCT/FR95/01625 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 13, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 13, 1997 PCT Filed Dec. 8, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/18864 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 20, 1996The apparatus is comprised of two launchers (6, 7) having the same technical characteristics, arranged next to each other. One of the launchers is symmetrical to the other one with respect to a vertical symmetry plane which separates them. Both launchers (6, 7) have their own launching ramp (8 and 9) and their launching arm (4, 5), each at a different level, and are mounted integrally with an oscillating plate (10). The oscillating plate (10) is mounted on an oscillation shaft (11) of a base plate (12) which forms the fixed base of the apparatus. The apparatus is used in sport shooting.

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L'invention a pour objet un appareil pour le lancement en doublé de cibles dites pigeons d'argile.The subject of the invention is an apparatus for launching into doubled with targets called clay pigeons.

Pour le tir sportif, il peut être intéressant pour le tireur de tirer sur un doublé. L'appareil lanceur doit lancer simultanément deux cibles dites pigeons d'argile. Le tir de ce doublé doit être réalisé suivant des normes très précises quant aux vols identiques ou différents des cibles, quant à l'angle d'écartement autre leur trajectoire respective, quant à leur départ, leur altitude etc.For sport shooting, it can be interesting for the shooter to shoot a double. The launcher should launch simultaneously two targets called clay pigeons. Shooting this doubling must be carried out according to very precise standards identical or different flights of the targets, as to the angle spacing other their respective trajectory, as for their departure, their altitude etc.

A ce jour, il existe des machines spécifiques pour le tir en doublé. Ces machines sont très onéreuses dans la mesure où elles ne peuvent servir qu'aux tirs en doublé. Les réglages du doublé sont souvent laborieux et ne peuvent être réalisés que par des personnes connaissant parfaitement la machine.To date, there are specific machines for shooting in double. These machines are very expensive since they can only be used for double shots. Double settings are often laborious and can only be done by people who know the machine perfectly.

Un autre problème se pose également pour les appareils pour le lancement de cibles, il réside dans l'alimentation des barillets de cibles. Les barillets, dans une compétition, doivent être souvent réalimentés. Cela pose parfois des problèmes de main d'oeuvre.Another problem also arises for devices for launching targets, it resides in feeding barrels of targets. Barrels, in a competition, must often be replenished. This sometimes poses hand problems of work.

L'état de la technique peut être défini par les brevets suivants :

  • Demande de brevet déposée le 2 septembre 1993 sous le n° 93.10640 : appareil du type pour le lancement des pigeons d'argile ou cibles mobiles pour le tir sportif utilisant un barillet rotatif d'alimentation en cibles mobiles, un ou plusieurs moteurs assurant la rotation du barillet rotatif et le mouvement du bras d'éjection, un moyen d'actionnement en rotation assure la rotation de l'ensemble sur le support qui lui est ancré au sol, caractérisé par le fait que l'ensemble barillet, rampe de lancement, moteurs, est monté articulé sur un support d'assemblage qui vient s'emmancher sur un axe vertical solidaire du support d'ancrage ; un moteur assure, par une came et une biellette d'articulation, les réglages de positionnement horizontal de l'axe de tir et de l'ouverture de l'angle horizontal.
The state of the art can be defined by the following patents:
  • Patent application filed on September 2, 1993 under No. 93.10640: apparatus of the type for launching clay pigeons or mobile targets for sport shooting using a rotary barrel for supplying mobile targets, one or more motors ensuring the rotation of the rotary barrel and the movement of the ejection arm, a means of actuation in rotation ensures the rotation of the assembly on the support which is anchored to it on the ground, characterized in that the barrel assembly, launching ramp, motors, is mounted articulated on an assembly support which is fitted on a vertical axis integral with the anchoring support; a motor ensures, by a cam and a link rod, the horizontal positioning adjustments of the firing axis and the opening of the horizontal angle.

EP-0592.344 A1 : Appareil de lancement de cibles pour le tir dont la vitesse et la distance de projection sont variables, du type utilisant un barillet rotatif sur lequel sont chargées des cibles mobiles ; les cibles mobiles sont superposées les unes sur les autres en colonnes, maintenues par des tubes ou rouleaux verticaux disposés entre un plateau supérieur de maintien alésé ou possédant des bras rayonnants pour le stockage des cibles mobiles et un plateau inférieur de maintien alésé au niveau de chaque colonne de cibles ou possédant des bras rayonnants entre chaque colonne de cibles ; ledit plateau inférieur étant en position supérieure et parallèle par rapport à un plateau de base fixe qui comporte un alésage unique afin de permettre le passage des cibles mobiles qui sont réceptionnées sur un plateau de lancement placé devant un bras d'éjection, un ou plusieurs moteurs assurant la rotation du barillet et le mouvement du bras d'éjection caractérisé par le fait que le plateau de lancement est composé d'une rampe de lancement fixe et d'une rampe de lancement mobile et articulée selon un axe de pivotement sensiblement transversal dont les faces supérieures desdites rampes sont à une même hauteur inférieure et parallèle à la trajectoire deEP-0592.344 A1: Apparatus for launching targets for shooting whose speed and projection distance are variable, from type using a rotating barrel on which are loaded moving targets; moving targets are superimposed on each other the others in columns, held by tubes or rollers vertical arranged between a bored upper retaining plate or having radiating arms for storing targets mobile and a lower retaining plate reamed at each column of targets or having radiating arms between each target column; said lower plate being in upper and parallel position with respect to a base plate fixed which has a single bore to allow passage moving targets which are received on a launch placed in front of an ejection arm, one or more motors ensuring barrel rotation and arm movement ejection characterized by the fact that the launch pad is consisting of a fixed launch pad and a launch pad mobile and articulated along a pivot axis substantially transverse whose upper faces of said ramps are one same height lower and parallel to the trajectory of l'ensemble du bras d'éjection.the entire ejection arm.

Le lanceur est composé d'un châssis qui est monté mobile sur un socle, mobile verticalement et horizontalement. Sur le châssis sont montés deux bras de lancement indépendants, chacun à proximité d'un magasin d'alimentation, lesdits magasins peuvent être chargés de cibles de différentes tailles. Un plateau mobile verticalement permet d'alimenter les cibles vers le plateau de lancement commun aux deux bras de lancement. Une boíte de vitesse manoeuvre à la fois l'armement des bras et l'alimentation des cibles par un jeu de ressorts, de courroies, de chaínes et de biellettes.The launcher is composed of a chassis which is mounted mobile on a base, movable vertically and horizontally. On the chassis two independent launch arms are mounted, each near a food store, said stores can be loaded with targets of different sizes. A mobile tray vertically feeds the targets towards the target launch common to both launch arms. A gearbox operates both the arming of the arms and the feeding of targets by a set of springs, belts, chains and links.

Ce dernier brevet met en évidence d'une part, l'inconvénient d'un lanceur spécifique pour le doublé et d'autre part, la complexité de fabrication et de réglage dudit lanceur pour que le tir en doublé soit parfait.This last patent highlights on the one hand, the disadvantage a specific launcher for the double and secondly, the complexity of manufacturing and adjusting said launcher so that the double shooting is perfect.

GB-A-2.189.154 (LAWRENCE) : Ce brevet, dont l'exposé est pris à base du préambule de la revendication 1, décrit un lanceur de cibles dites pigeon d'argile. Le lanceur de cibles comprend un châssis qui peut se déplacer à la fois verticalement et horizontalement de façon aléatoire. Deux bras de lancement indépendants avec chacun un barillet de pigeon d'argile amovible avec des barillets de même type comprenant des pigeons d'argile de tailles différentes sont installés sur le châssis. Un dispositif pneumatique de levage permet de faire monter les pigeons d'argile sur le dessus des barillets au niveau des bras de lancement. Deux ressorts sont fixés à une extrémité par un dispositif d'accrochage mobile et deux leviers à l'autre extrémité. L'engrenage peut faire tourner les bras de lancement afin de mettre sous tension les deux ressorts de lancement. L'engrenage peut aussi faire pivoter les barillets, les dispositifs d'accrochage amovibles des ressorts et contrôler les mouvements verticaux du châssis ainsi que les mouvements horizontaux du support portant le châssis.GB-A-2.189.154 (LAWRENCE): This patent, the description of which is taken from the preamble of claim 1, describes a launcher so-called clay pigeon targets. The target launcher includes a chassis which can move both vertically and horizontally randomly. Two launch arms independent with each a removable clay pigeon barrel with barrels of the same type including clay pigeons of different sizes are installed on the chassis. A pneumatic lifting device allows the clay pigeons on top of barrels at arms level launch. Two springs are fixed at one end by a mobile hanging device and two levers to each other end. The gear can rotate the launch arms in order to energize the two launch springs. The gear can also rotate the barrels, removable springs hooks and check the vertical movements of the chassis as well as the movements horizontal of the support carrying the chassis.

Comme on peut le constater, ce brevet décrit un lanceur unique spécifique pour le doublé avec tous les inconvénients que veut éviter l'invention.As can be seen, this patent describes a launcher unique specific for the double with all the disadvantages that wants to avoid invention.

L'appareil selon l'invention tend à résoudre tous ces inconvénients.The apparatus according to the invention tends to solve all of these disadvantages.

Il permet de fabriquer un lanceur notamment pour le tir en doublé et ce, essentiellement avec du matériel déjà existant et dont la fiabilité est connue. Il augmente l'autonomie d'un lanceur du fait du double barillet d'alimentation.It makes it possible to manufacture a launcher notably for firing in doubled and this, essentially with already existing material and whose reliability is known. It increases the autonomy of a launcher due to the double feed barrel.

A cet effet, l'appareil pour le lancement en doublé de cibles dites pigeons d'argile est du type utilisant deux barillets rotatifs d'alimentation en cibles, un ou plusieurs moteurs assurant la rotation des barillets et les mouvements des bras d'éjection caractérisé par le fait qu'il est composé de deux lanceurs ayant les mêmes caractéristiques, disposés côte à côte, l'un étant le symétrique de l'autre par rapport à un plan de symétrie vertical qui les séparerait, les deux lanceurs ont leur rampe de lancement et leur bras de lancement, chacun à un niveau différent, ils sont montés solidaires d'un plateau oscillant, ledit plateau oscillant est monté sur un axe d'oscillation d'un plateau d'embase qui forme le socle fixe dudit appareil.For this purpose, the apparatus for launching doubled targets say clay pigeons is of the type using two barrels target feed rotary, one or more motors ensuring barrel rotation and arm movements ejection characterized by the fact that it is composed of two launchers with the same characteristics, arranged side by side, one being the symmetric of the other with respect to a plane of vertical symmetry that would separate them, the two launchers have their launch pad and their launch arms, each at a level different, they are mounted integral with a swash plate, said swash plate is mounted on an axis of oscillation of a base plate which forms the fixed base of said device.

Le plateau oscillant est pourvu de moyens de réglage qui permettent de régler l'angle d'écartement entre l'axe de lancement d'un lanceur par rapport à l'axe de lancement de l'autre lanceur de manière à définir l'angle d'écartement entre les deux trajectoires des cibles.The swash plate is provided with adjustment means which adjust the spacing angle between the launch axis of one launcher relative to the launch axis of the other launcher so as to define the angle of separation between the two target trajectories.

Chaque lanceur a l'axe de rotation du bras de lancement qui est coaxial avec l'axe de pivotement dudit lanceur. L'axe de pivotement de chaque lanceur est situé sur le plateau d'oscillation commun aux deux lanceurs.Each launcher has the axis of rotation of the launch arm which is coaxial with the pivot axis of said launcher. The axis of pivoting of each launcher is located on the plate oscillation common to both launchers.

Les moyens de réglage de l'angle d'écartement entre l'axe de lancement d'un lanceur et l'autre axe de lancement de l'autre lanceur symétrique sont des trous de préréglage prévus à cet effet sur le plateau d'oscillation commun aux deux lanceurs. Chaque série de trous est disposée du côté opposé à l'axe de pivotement du lanceur.The means for adjusting the angle of separation between the axis of launch of one launcher and the other launch axis of the other symmetrical launcher are preset holes provided for this purpose on the oscillation plate common to the two launchers. Each series of holes is arranged on the side opposite the pivot axis of the launcher.

Le plateau oscillant commun aux deux lanceurs est à deux niveaux, un niveau pour un lanceur, un autre niveau pour l'autre lanceur symétrique et ce, de manière à ce que les rampes de lancement et les bras de lancement de l'un puissent se superposer par rapport à ceux de l'autre lanceur.The swash plate common to the two launchers is two levels, one level for a launcher, another level for the other symmetrical launcher so that the ramps of launch and one's launch arms can overlap compared to those of the other launcher.

Le plateau oscillant est actionné en oscillation sur son axe par un motoréducteur. Ledit motoréducteur d'oscillation est raccordé par un axe de raccordement, bielle et plateau oscillant.The swash plate is actuated in oscillation on its axis by a gear motor. Said oscillation gear motor is connected by a connecting pin, connecting rod and swash plate.

Les dessins ci-joints sont donnés à titre d'exemples indicatifs et non limitatifs. Ils représentent un mode de réalisation préféré selon l'invention. Ils permettront de comprendre aisément l'invention.The attached drawings are given as examples indicative and not limiting. They represent a mode of preferred embodiment according to the invention. They will allow easily understand the invention.

La figure 1 est une vue schématique de l'appareil vu en éclaté de manière à mettre en évidence l'agencement des deux lanceurs, dont l'un est symétrique par rapport à l'autre ainsi que leurs organes de liaison.Figure 1 is a schematic view of the apparatus seen in exploded to highlight the arrangement of the two launchers, one of which is symmetrical with respect to the other as well as their liaison bodies.

La figure 2 est une vue en plan de l'appareil mettant en évidence les deux lanceurs, les principaux organes et les moyens de réglage et d'actionnement desdits réglages ; dans ce mode de réalisation, la trajectoire du doublé est simple. Les axes longitudinaux des rampes de lancement des lanceurs sont dans un même axe.Figure 2 is a plan view of the apparatus showing evidence the two launchers, the main organs and the means adjusting and actuating said adjustments; in this mode of achievement, the trajectory of the double is simple. The axes longitudinal launch pads of launchers are in a same axis.

La figure 3 est une vue en plan de l'appareil mettant en évidence les deux lanceurs, les principaux organes et les moyens de réglage et d'actionnement desdits réglages ; dans ce mode de réalisation, les trajectoires des cibles du doublé sont différentes.Figure 3 is a plan view of the apparatus showing evidence the two launchers, the main organs and the means adjusting and actuating said adjustments; in this mode of achievement, the trajectories of the targets of the double are different.

Les axes longitudinaux des rampes de lancement qui se superposent ne sont pas dans le même axe et forment entre eux un angle d'écartement des trajectoires dans le plan horizontal.The longitudinal axes of the launching ramps which are overlap are not in the same axis and form between them a trajectory spacing angle in the horizontal plane.

L'appareil pour le lancement en doublé, tel que représenté à la figure 1 est du type utilisant deux barillets 1 et 2 d'alimentation en cibles 3. Un ou plusieurs moteurs, non représenté sur la figure 1 assure la rotation des barillets 1, 2 et des mouvements de bras d'éjection 4 et 5.The apparatus for launching doubled, as shown in Figure 1 is of the type using two barrels 1 and 2 supply of targets 3. One or more motors, not shown in Figure 1 rotates the barrels 1, 2 and ejection arm movements 4 and 5.

L'appareil est caractérisé par le fait qu'il est composé en fait de deux lanceurs 6,7 ayant les mêmes caractéristiques techniques disposés côte-à-côte. L'un étant le symétrique de l'autre, par rapport à un plan de symétrie verticale qui les séparerait.The device is characterized by the fact that it is composed of made of two 6,7 launchers with the same characteristics techniques arranged side by side. One being the symmetric of the other, in relation to a vertical plane of symmetry which would separate.

Les deux lanceurs 6 et 7 ont leur rampe de lancement 8 et 9 disposées chacune à un niveau différent. Ces deux lanceurs 6 et 7 sont montés solidaires sur un plateau oscillant 10. Ce plateau oscillant 10 est monté sur un axe d'oscillation 11 d'un plateau embase 12 qui forme le socle fixe dudit appareil. Ce plateau embase 12 est fixé par des moyens de fixation, aux moyens des trous 13, sur le génie civil.The two launchers 6 and 7 have their launching ramp 8 and 9 each arranged at a different level. These two launchers 6 and 7 are mounted integral on an oscillating plate 10. This plate oscillating 10 is mounted on an oscillation axis 11 of a plate base 12 which forms the fixed base of said device. This tray base 12 is fixed by fixing means, by means of holes 13, on civil engineering.

Le plateau oscillant 10 est pourvu de moyens de réglage 14 et 15 qui permettent de régler 1' angle d'écartement entre l'axe de lancement d'un lanceur 6 par rapport à l'axe de lancement de l'autre lanceur 7 qui lui est symétrique et ce, de manière à définir l'angle d'écartement entre les deux trajectoires des cibles.The swash plate 10 is provided with adjustment means 14 and 15 which make it possible to adjust the angle of separation between the axis of launching a launcher 6 relative to the launch axis of the other launcher 7 which is symmetrical to it, so that define the angle of separation between the two trajectories of targets.

L'axe de lancement d'un lanceur correspond à l'axe longitudinal de la rampe de lancement 8 ou 9 de chaque lanceur 6,7.The launch axis of a launcher corresponds to the axis longitudinal of the launching pad 8 or 9 of each launcher 6.7.

Chaque lanceur 6,7 a son axe de rotation de son bras de lancement 4 ou 5 qui est coaxial avec l'axe de pivotement 16 ou 17 dudit lanceur 6 ou 7. L'axe de pivotement 16 ou 17 de chaque lanceur 6 ou 7 est situé sur le plateau d'oscillation 10. Cet axe de pivotement passe par un trou disposé au niveau de la partie avant de la semelle 18,19 des deux lanceurs 6 et 7. Cette semelle 18 et 19 est fixée, par son orifice par un moyen de fixation situé dans l'orifice correspondant 29,20 situé sur la partie avant du plateau d'oscillation 10.Each launcher 6,7 has its axis of rotation of its arm launch 4 or 5 which is coaxial with the pivot axis 16 or 17 of said launcher 6 or 7. The pivot axis 16 or 17 of each launcher 6 or 7 is located on the oscillation plate 10. This axis pivot through a hole arranged at the level of the part front of the sole 18.19 of the two launchers 6 and 7. This sole 18 and 19 is fixed by its orifice by a fixing means located in the corresponding hole 29.20 located on the front part of the swing plate 10.

Les moyens de réglage 14 et 15 de l'angle d'écartement entre l'axe de lancement d'un lanceur 6 et l'autre axe de lancement de l'autre lanceur 7 symétrique sont des trous de préréglage 14 et 15 prévus à cet effet sur le plateau d'oscillation 10, commun aux deux lanceurs 6 et 7. Chaque série de trous 14 et 15 est disposée du côté opposé à l'axe de pivotement 16 ou 17 du lanceur 6 ou 7.The means of adjusting 14 and 15 of the angle of separation between the launch axis of a launcher 6 and the other launch axis of the other symmetrical launcher 7 are preset holes 14 and 15 provided for this purpose on the oscillation plate 10, common to the two launchers 6 and 7. Each series of holes 14 and 15 is arranged on the side opposite to the pivot axis 16 or 17 of the launcher 6 or 7.

Comme représenté sur la figure 1, le plateau oscillant 10, commun aux deux lanceurs 6 et 7 est à deux niveaux. Un niveau pour un lanceur 6 et un autre niveau pour l'autre lanceur 7 et ce, de manière à ce que les rampes de lancement 8,9 et les bras de lancement 4 et 5 puissent se superposer par rapport à ceux de l'autre lanceur 6 ou 7. Les deux niveaux sont représentés par les flèches 21 qui mettent en évidence un décalage de niveau sur le plateau oscillant 10.As shown in FIG. 1, the swash plate 10, common to the two launchers 6 and 7 is on two levels. A level for a launcher 6 and another level for the other launcher 7 and this, from so that the launching pads 8.9 and the arms of launch 4 and 5 can be superimposed on those of the other launcher 6 or 7. The two levels are represented by the arrows 21 which highlight a level shift on the swash plate 10.

Le plateau oscillant 10 est actionné en oscillation sur son axe 11 par un motoréducteur 22.The swash plate 10 is actuated in oscillation on its axis 11 by a geared motor 22.

Ce motoréducteur 22 est raccordé, par un axe de raccordement 23 disposé à l'extrémité d'une biellette 24, biellette permettant l'oscillation dudit plateau 10. Cette biellette 24 est pourvue d'un système connu permettant le réglage d'oscillation.This geared motor 22 is connected, by a connecting pin 23 disposed at the end of a link 24, a link allowing the oscillation of said plate 10. This link rod 24 is provided of a known system allowing oscillation adjustment.

Les figures 1 et 2 permettent de visualiser quelques autres organes de réglage ou de blocage de la position respective des deux lanceurs 6 et 7.Figures 1 and 2 show some other adjusting or blocking members of the respective position of the two launchers 6 and 7.

Des leviers réglables 25 et 26 permettent le réglage fin de la position des lanceurs 6 et 7 sur le plateau oscillant 10.Adjustable levers 25 and 26 allow fine adjustment of the position of the launchers 6 and 7 on the swash plate 10.

Un bouton de serrage 27 ou 28 permet d'immobiliser les lanceurs 6 et 7 après avoir réglé les trajectoires.A tightening button 27 or 28 makes it possible to immobilize the launchers 6 and 7 after adjusting the trajectories.

La figure 2 permet ainsi de bien visualiser les deux lanceurs 6 et 7 qui ont été orientés par leur axe de pivotement 16,17 de manière à ce que leur rampe de lancement 8 et 9 soit dans un seul axe de lancement. Il n'y a ainsi qu'une seule trajectoire, trajectoire simple pour les deux cibles. L'angle d'écartement est nul. Les deux lanceurs 6,7 sont dans le même alignement.FIG. 2 thus makes it possible to clearly visualize the two launchers 6 and 7 which have been oriented by their pivot axis 16,17 of so that their launching pad 8 and 9 is in one launch axis. There is thus only one trajectory, simple trajectory for the two targets. The spacing angle is no. The two launchers 6,7 are in the same alignment.

Au contraire, dans la figure 3, les deux lanceurs 6 et 7 ont été pivotés par rapport à leur axe de pivotement 16 et 17 sur le plateau oscillant 10, de manière à ce que l'axe longitudinal de leur rampe de lancement 8 et 9 forme un angle, angle d'écartement qui permet d'obtenir deux trajectoires différentes. L'angle d'écartement α est par exemple de 45°. On the contrary, in Figure 3, the two launchers 6 and 7 have been pivoted relative to their pivot axis 16 and 17 on the swash plate 10, so that the longitudinal axis of their launching ramp 8 and 9 forms an angle, angle of separation which provides two different trajectories. The angle spacing α is for example 45 °.

REFERENCESREFERENCES

  • 1. 2. Barillet d'alimentation1. 2. Power barrel
  • 3. Cibles3. Targets
  • 4. 5. Bras d'éjection4. 5. Ejection arm
  • 6. 7. Lanceurs6. 7. Launchers
  • 8. 9. Rampe de lancement8. 9. Launching ramp
  • 10. Plateau oscillant10. Swing plate
  • 11. Axe d'oscillation11. Axis of oscillation
  • 12. Plateau embase12. Base plate
  • 13. Trous13. Holes
  • 14. 15. Moyens de réglage qui sont des trous de préréglage14. 15. Adjustment means which are preset holes
  • 16.17. Axe de pivotement16.17. Swivel axis
  • 18.19. Semelle18.19. Sole
  • 29.20. Orifice29.20. Orifice
  • 21. Flèches21. Arrows
  • 22. Motoréducteur22. Gear motor
  • 23. Axe de raccordement23. Connection axis
  • 24. Biellette24. Rod
  • 25. 26. Leviers réglables25. 26. Adjustable levers
  • 27. 28. Bouton de serrage27. 28. Clamping button
  • Claims (8)

    1. Device for double launching of clay-pigeon type targets, using two rotary target-feeding cylinders and one or several motors driving the cylinders and the rotary movement of the ejection arms, characterised in that:
         it consists of two launchers (6, 7) having same technical features, arranged side-by-side, one being symmetrical with the other relative to a vertical symmetrical plane which separates them, both launchers (6, 7) having their launching ramp (8 and 9) and their launching arm (4, 5), each at a different level, fitted to form an integral part of a pivoting platform (10); the said pivoting platform (10) is fitted on a swivel pin (11) of a base plate (12) which forms the base of the said device.
    2. Device according to claim 1, characterised by the pivoting platform (10) being fitted with adjusting devices (14 and 15) which enable the spacing angle between the launching axis of a launcher (6) relative to the launching axis of another launcher (7) to be widened so as to define the angle a between the two trajectories of the targets from each one of the launchers.
    3. Device according to claim 1, characterised by each launcher (6, 7) having the axis of rotation of the launching arm (4 or 5) coaxial with the pivot pin (16 or 17) of the said launcher (6 or 7). The pivot pin (16 or 17) of each launcher (6 or 7) is situated on the pivoting platform (10) which is common to both launchers.
    4. Device according to claim 2, characterised in that the means for adjustment (14 and 15) of the angle between the launch axis of one launcher (6) and the other axis of the other symmetrical launcher (7) are pre-adjusted holes (14 and 15) provided for this purpose on the pivoting platform (10) common to both launchers (6 and 7); each series of holes (14 and 15) being arranged on the side opposite the pivot pin (16 or 17) of the launcher (6 or 7).
    5. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the pivoting platform (2) common to the two launchers (6 and 7) has two levels, one level for a launcher (6), another level for another symmetrical launcher (7), and this so that the launching ramps (8, 9) and the launching arms (4 and 5) of one launcher can be superposed relative to those of the other launcher (6 or 7).
    6. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the pivoting platform (10) is activated to pivot on its pin (11) by a geared motor (22); the said pivot geared motor being coupled by a coupling pin (23), rod and pivoting platform.
    7. Device according to claim 6, characterised in that the geared motor (22) is connected by a coupling pin (23) arranged at the end of a link rod (24), this rod allowing oscillation of the said platform (10); this link rod (24) being fitted with a known system to allow adjustment of pivoting.
    8. Device according to claim 7, characterised in that the adjustable levers (25 and 26) allow fine adjustment of the position of the launchers (6 and 7) on the pivoting platform (10); a locking knob (27 or 28) allowing the launchers (6 and 7) to be fixed after having adjusted the trajectories.
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