EP2567181B1 - Target launching device - Google Patents

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EP2567181B1
EP2567181B1 EP11722748.8A EP11722748A EP2567181B1 EP 2567181 B1 EP2567181 B1 EP 2567181B1 EP 11722748 A EP11722748 A EP 11722748A EP 2567181 B1 EP2567181 B1 EP 2567181B1
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Jean-Michel Laporte
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J9/00—Moving targets, i.e. moving when fired at
    • F41J9/16—Clay-pigeon targets; Clay-disc targets
    • F41J9/18—Traps or throwing-apparatus therefor
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41B—WEAPONS FOR PROJECTING MISSILES WITHOUT USE OF EXPLOSIVE OR COMBUSTIBLE PROPELLANT CHARGE; WEAPONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F41B3/00—Sling weapons
    • F41B3/04—Centrifugal sling apparatus
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J9/00—Moving targets, i.e. moving when fired at
    • F41J9/16—Clay-pigeon targets; Clay-disc targets
    • F41J9/18—Traps or throwing-apparatus therefor
    • F41J9/20—Traps or throwing-apparatus therefor with spring-operated throwing arm
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J9/00—Moving targets, i.e. moving when fired at
    • F41J9/16—Clay-pigeon targets; Clay-disc targets
    • F41J9/18—Traps or throwing-apparatus therefor
    • F41J9/20—Traps or throwing-apparatus therefor with spring-operated throwing arm
    • F41J9/24—Traps or throwing-apparatus therefor with spring-operated throwing arm cocked by electromechanical means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J9/00—Moving targets, i.e. moving when fired at
    • F41J9/16—Clay-pigeon targets; Clay-disc targets
    • F41J9/18—Traps or throwing-apparatus therefor
    • F41J9/30—Traps or throwing-apparatus therefor characterised by using a magazine of targets
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41J—TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
    • F41J9/00—Moving targets, i.e. moving when fired at
    • F41J9/16—Clay-pigeon targets; Clay-disc targets
    • F41J9/18—Traps or throwing-apparatus therefor
    • F41J9/32—Traps or throwing-apparatus therefor characterised by means for obviating the anticipation of the flight path

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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus for launching targets and finds particular application for launching targets for archery.
  • the document US 1,552,192 describes a device for target launch.
  • a portion of the device on which the target is in contact during its projection is mobile. This mobility is intended to change the projection angle of the target.
  • the displacement of this portion is a simple pivoting.
  • the document EN-A1-2.587.473 relates to a target launcher apparatus comprising a wheel rotatably mounted above a launch pad in which the targets are brought vertically.
  • the wheel catches the targets one by one and throws them.
  • the ramp is fixed and has a substantially rectilinear shape, the targets being intended to be launched flush with the ground.
  • the present invention overcomes all or part of the disadvantages of techniques known hitherto for launching targets.
  • an object of the invention is to provide a target launching apparatus having an improved launching zone with specific contact between the target and a bearing surface, in combination with a relative position of the particular launching arm.
  • Another object of the invention is to allow the adjustment of the trajectory of the target by easily adjustable means.
  • the exit angle of the target can be adjusted by simply moving a small and light weight part without requiring, for example, the mobility of a large part of the device. and for example the target storage system still called barrel.
  • the invention relates to a target launching apparatus comprising a bearing surface of a target to be projected and a rotary launching arm capable of applying a projection force on the target, characterized by the fact that the bearing surface has a concave longitudinal profile situated in a plane parallel to the plane of rotation of the throwing arm.
  • the apparatus may comprise a base 7 which may be a welded structure, although it is only an illustrative possibility, and may be equipped with gripping means such as a handle as well as with wheel 8.
  • a launch assembly mainly comprising a launch arm 1 rotatably mounted about an axis 4.
  • the axis 4 is substantially horizontal.
  • Conventional actuating means can be used to drive the launching arm 1 in rotation.
  • the launching arm 1 can cooperate with a tensioned spring thanks to a motorization and able to be expanded on command to operate the projection of the target 2.
  • the latter although this case is not limiting, is advantageously a target of the tray type of substantially cylindrical flattened made of plastic material and more particularly of polymer foam in one or more layers.
  • the preferentially circular shape of the section of the target 2 allows a rolling movement on a bearing surface as described in detail below.
  • a barrel 5 is provided above the launch zone to allow the loading and the successive delivery of targets 2.
  • the cylinder 5 shown comprises a plurality parallel rods and delimiting substantially cylindrical volumes for receiving targets 2 superimposed.
  • the barrel 5 is rotated by means independent or coupled with the driving means of the throwing arm so that, when a throw is desired, the barrel 5 is rotated to cause the delivery of a target 2 in the direction of the launch zone near the arm 1.
  • the barrel 5 overcomes an inclined ramp 6 for delivering an exit target of the barrel 5 to a loading zone 9 at which the target 2 can descend along a chute 10 to a stop 11 capable of countering following his descent.
  • the launching arm 1 can be actuated so as to project the target 2 thus positioned.
  • the launch arm 1 comprises at its distal end a roller 3 of substantially circular section and advantageously pivotally mounted relative to the rest of the launching arm 1 so as to rest on the target while maintaining freedom of movement in own rotation.
  • a bearing surface 12 is provided to accompany the projection movement of the target 2.
  • the bearing surface 12 is located below the launch arm 1 and is configured to receive a target 2 by its slice.
  • the bearing surface 12 has a longitudinal profile (that is to say oriented in the direction of the views of the Figures 1 to 9 , in a plane transverse to the axis of rotation 4 of the throwing arm).
  • the concave longitudinal profile thus has a cradle shape adapted to receive the target 2 and guide it during its projection movement to ensure the regularity of the guide, the bearing surface is advantageously in an arc.
  • the arc of the circle in question is preferably centered on the axis of rotation 4. This situation is not given as an example. In particular, if it is desired to vary the rotation effects applied to the target, an offset can be made or adjusted.
  • the width of the bearing surface 12 is not limited but is advantageously equal to or slightly greater than the thickness of the portion of the target 2.
  • the apparatus comprises a base piece 13 having a flank 14 oriented substantially perpendicular to the bearing surface 12 so as to constitute a limiting surface of the deflection of the target 2 bearing on the bearing surface 12. Furthermore, the base part 13 constitutes a first portion of the bearing surface 12. Advantageously, this first portion is located upstream of a second portion in the direction of rotation of the throwing arm when it is in the projection phase. Thus, the first portion formed in the base piece 13 constitutes the first support element which receives the target 2 during its projection. The support is continued by a second portion formed in another room here constituted for example by a flap 15.
  • the illustrated flap 15 comprises a flank portion 16 facing vis-à-vis the sidewall 14 of the base part 13 so as to constitute a limitation to the movement of the target 2 by the target face 2 opposite the face opposite the sidewall 14.
  • the flap 15 comprises the second portion involved in the production of the surface of support 12.
  • the flap 15 is capable of mobility here in rotation relative to the fixed base part 13 in the example with respect to the base 7 of the launcher.
  • the rotational mobility provides the possibility of an adjustment of the relative position of the flap 15 and the base part 13.
  • these two constituent parts of the apparatus are capable of fitting with a variable amplitude so as to modify their overlap surface at the level of the bearing surface 12.
  • the bearing surface 12 can be shortened by passing a part of the second portion of the bearing surface 12 in superposition (advantageously from below the first portion of the bearing surface 12) in overlap of the base part 13.
  • any means for adjusting the rotation of the shutter 15 is within the scope of the invention.
  • the flap 15 is pivotally mounted about an axis advantageously parallel or identical to the axis of rotation 4 of the throwing arm 1.
  • the figure 4 shows an angular position of the flap 15 in which the latter is substantially folded around the base piece 13 so that the first and second portions of the support surface overlap widely.
  • the active bearing surface 12 for receiving the target 2 is essentially constituted by the first portion located on the base part 13.
  • the arc of the bearing surface is thus reduced, the ejection of Target 2 as presented to the figure 5 is carried out in a substantially horizontal direction being specified here that the illustrated embodiment ensures that the downstream end of the first portion of the bearing surface 12 on the base part 13 is substantially opposite the arm of launch 1 when it is in the vertical position or so that the tangent to the arc at this end downstream is substantially horizontal. In this way, the ejection of the target 2 is substantially horizontal.
  • the figure 6 shows another possible position of the flap 15, slightly turned clockwise so as to increase the size of the bearing surface 12. It is understood that the target 2 bears longer on the support surface 12 because the latter is increased by the second portion located on the flap 15. Thus, the exit direction is modified as shown in FIG. figure 7 .
  • FIG 8 A third example of relative position of the flap 15 and the base piece 13 is presented in figure 8 with a flap 15 still raised in a clockwise direction.
  • the arcuate bearing surface forms a sector of the order of 140 to 170 ° along which the target 2 is made to rest. Due to the orientation of the flap 15, the exit direction of the target 2 is much more vertical as revealed by the figure 9 .
  • the amplitude of variation of the bearing surface 12 is not limited according to the invention.
  • the exit direction of the target 2 that is to say the direction of the tangent to the arc of the bearing surface at the end downstream of the -ci
  • the flap 15 is a part remaining integral with the rest of the device and can be easily adjusted. Thus, the user does not need a long time and complex manipulation to change the orientation.
  • adjustment control flap 15 can be motorized so as to automate the entire control of the device. Nevertheless, both the adjustment of the flap 15 and the target loading and launch phases can be performed entirely manually.
  • the figure 10 illustrates an alternative to the principle of the flap 15.
  • the second portion is integral with a carrier in the form of carriage 19 shown in the form of a metal section provided with guide means in a slide (20).
  • the carriage 19 is guided at each of its ends and as well from the rear, at the base piece 13 as from the front, at a side panel 18, substantially parallel to the base piece. and may constitute a surface or flank 16 for contacting a target face.
  • the slide 20 is advantageously formed of two arcuate lights, one of the lights being on the base piece 13, the other on the pan 18.
  • the arc of the circle is drawn along the axis of rotation of the arm 1 in a preferred case.
  • Other means of adjusting the second portion are possible without departing from the invention according to the claims.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil pour le lancement de cibles et trouve notamment son application pour le lancer de cibles pour le tir à l'arc.The present invention relates to an apparatus for launching targets and finds particular application for launching targets for archery.

Cette dernière discipline s'est récemment développée et offre traditionnellement aux archers la possibilité de tester leur précision sur des cibles fixes. II existe par ailleurs des appareils pour le lancement de cibles adaptés en particulier pour la projection de cibles de type pigeon d'argile. Ces appareils comportent de façon générale un bras de lancement rotatif apte à éjecter une cible. La cible, avant son lancement, est posée sur une plaque sensiblement horizontale.This last discipline has recently developed and traditionally offers archers the opportunity to test their accuracy on fixed targets. There are also devices for launching suitable targets, particularly for the projection of targets of the clay pigeon type. These devices generally comprise a rotary launching arm capable of ejecting a target. The target, before launch, is placed on a substantially horizontal plate.

II existe un besoin d'améliorer la coopération entre la zone de lancement de l'appareil et la cible. Un autre problème posé par les machines existantes est que leur réglage s'avère complexe voire souvent impossible notamment pour modifier la trajectoire de la cible.There is a need to improve cooperation between the launch area of the aircraft and the target. Another problem posed by existing machines is that their adjustment is complex and often impossible in particular to change the trajectory of the target.

Le document US 1.552.192 décrit un appareil pour le lancement de cible. Une portion de l'appareil sur laquelle la cible est en contact lors de sa projection est mobile. Cette mobilité est destinée à modifier l'angle de projection de la cible. Le déplacement de cette portion est un simple pivotement.The document US 1,552,192 describes a device for target launch. A portion of the device on which the target is in contact during its projection is mobile. This mobility is intended to change the projection angle of the target. The displacement of this portion is a simple pivoting.

Le document FR-A1-2.587.473 concerne un appareil lanceur de cible comprenant une roue montée en rotation au-dessus d'une rampe de lancement dans laquelle les cibles sont amenées verticalement. La roue happe les cibles une à une et les lance. La rampe est fixe et présente une forme sensiblement rectiligne, les cibles étant destinées à être lancées au ras du sol.The document EN-A1-2.587.473 relates to a target launcher apparatus comprising a wheel rotatably mounted above a launch pad in which the targets are brought vertically. The wheel catches the targets one by one and throws them. The ramp is fixed and has a substantially rectilinear shape, the targets being intended to be launched flush with the ground.

La présente invention permet de remédier en tout ou partie aux inconvénients des techniques connues jusqu'à présent pour le lancer de cibles.The present invention overcomes all or part of the disadvantages of techniques known hitherto for launching targets.

En particulier, un objet de l'invention est de réaliser un appareil de lancement de cibles présentant une zone de lancement améliorée avec un contact spécifique entre la cible et une surface d'appui, en combinaison avec une position relative du bras de lancement particulière.In particular, an object of the invention is to provide a target launching apparatus having an improved launching zone with specific contact between the target and a bearing surface, in combination with a relative position of the particular launching arm.

Un autre objet de l'invention est de permettre le réglage de la trajectoire de la cible par des moyens facilement ajustables. En particulier, suivant un mode de réalisation préféré, l'angle de sortie de la cible peut être réglé par simple déplacement d'une pièce de faible dimension et de faible poids sans nécessiter par exemple la mobilité d'une grande partie de l'appareil et par exemple du système de stockage des cibles encore appelé barillet.Another object of the invention is to allow the adjustment of the trajectory of the target by easily adjustable means. In particular, according to a preferred embodiment, the exit angle of the target can be adjusted by simply moving a small and light weight part without requiring, for example, the mobility of a large part of the device. and for example the target storage system still called barrel.

D'autres buts et avantages apparaîtront au cours de la description qui suit d'un mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention qui n'en est cependant pas limitatif.Other objects and advantages will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention which is not however limiting.

Avant cette description détaillée, il est rappelé que l'invention concerne un appareil de lancement de cibles comportant une surface d'appui d'une cible à projeter et un bras de lancement rotatif apte à appliquer un effort de projection sur la cible, caractérisé par le fait que, la surface d'appui a un profil longitudinal concave situé dans un plan parallèle au plan de rotation du bras de lancement.Before this detailed description, it is recalled that the invention relates to a target launching apparatus comprising a bearing surface of a target to be projected and a rotary launching arm capable of applying a projection force on the target, characterized by the fact that the bearing surface has a concave longitudinal profile situated in a plane parallel to the plane of rotation of the throwing arm.

On énonce ci après des modes de réalisation avantageux qui peuvent être cumulés ou réalisés alternativement et qui ne sont pas limitatifs de l'invention :

  • il comporte des moyens de modification de la longueur du profil longitudinal.
  • le profil longitudinal est un arc de cercle.
  • l'arc de cercle est centré sur l'axe de rotation du bras.
  • la surface d'appui comporte une première portion formée sur une pièce de base et une deuxième portion formée sur un support, le support étant réglable en position relativement à la pièce de base pour modifier la surface d'appui.
  • le support est réglable par une rotation selon le centre de l'arc de cercle configurée pour modifier la surface de recouvrement des première et deuxième portions.
  • la surface de recouvrement a une amplitude de modification correspondant à un secteur angulaire compris entre 30 et 90°.
  • la première portion est située en amont de la deuxième portion relativement au sens de rotation du bras de lancement.
  • l'extrémité aval de la première portion relativement au sens de rotation du bras de lancement est configurée pour définir une tangente à la première portion sensiblement horizontale.
  • le support est un volet comportant un flanc dans un plan oblique relativement à la deuxième portion.
  • le support est un chariot monté ajustable relativement à la pièce de base dans une glissière.
  • la glissière est formée d'une part sur la pièce de base et d'autre part sur un pan latéral sensiblement parallèle à la pièce de base.
  • il comporte au moins une cible de section circulaire et dont la tranche est configurée pour s'appliquer sur la surface d'appui.
  • la cible est en matière plastique.
Advantageous embodiments which can be cumulated or realized alternately and which are not limiting of the invention are stated below:
  • it comprises means for modifying the length of the longitudinal profile.
  • the longitudinal profile is an arc of a circle.
  • the arc is centered on the axis of rotation of the arm.
  • the bearing surface comprises a first portion formed on a base piece and a second portion formed on a support, the support being adjustable in position relative to the base piece to modify the bearing surface.
  • the support is adjustable by a rotation according to the center of the circular arc configured to change the overlap surface of the first and second portions.
  • the overlapping surface has a modification amplitude corresponding to an angular sector of between 30 and 90 °.
  • the first portion is located upstream of the second portion relative to the direction of rotation of the throwing arm.
  • the downstream end of the first portion relative to the direction of rotation of the throwing arm is configured to define a tangent to the first substantially horizontal portion.
  • the support is a flap having a flank in an oblique plane relative to the second portion.
  • the support is an adjustable carriage relative to the base piece in a slide.
  • the slide is formed on the one hand on the base piece and on the other hand on a side panel substantially parallel to the base piece.
  • it comprises at least one target of circular section and whose slice is configured to be applied on the bearing surface.
  • the target is plastic.

Les dessins ci-joints sont donnés à titre d'exemples et ne sont pas limitatifs de l'invention. Ils représentent seulement un mode de réalisation de l'invention et permettront de la comprendre aisément.

  • La figure 1 montre une vue partiellement en coupe longitudinale de l'appareil de lancement dans un mode préféré de réalisation.
  • Les figures 2 et 3 montrent des vues similaires avec des phases de chargement d'une cible.
  • Les figures 4 et 5 montrent deux vues de cotés de l'appareil, un volet de réglage de la surface d'appui de la cible étant dans une première position.
  • Les figures 6 et 7 illustrent de façon similaire l'appareil en vue de coté le volet étant dans une deuxième position.
  • Les figures 8 et 9 montrent des vues correspondantes avec un volet dans une troisième position.
  • La figure 10 présente une variante de l'invention.
The accompanying drawings are given by way of example and are not limiting of the invention. They represent only one embodiment of the invention and will make it easy to understand.
  • The figure 1 shows a partially longitudinal sectional view of the launching apparatus in a preferred embodiment.
  • The figures 2 and 3 show similar views with loading phases of a target.
  • The figures 4 and 5 show two side views of the device, a control flap of the target bearing surface being in a first position.
  • The figures 6 and 7 similarly illustrate the apparatus in view of side the flap being in a second position.
  • The figures 8 and 9 show corresponding views with a flap in a third position.
  • The figure 10 presents a variant of the invention.

En référence à la figure 1, on notera que l'appareil selon l'invention peut comporter une base 7 pouvant être une structure mécano soudée bien qu'il s'agisse uniquement d'une possibilité illustrative, et peut être équipé de moyens de préhension telle une poignée ainsi que de roue 8. Est monté sur la base un ensemble de lancement comportant principalement un bras de lancement 1 monté à rotation autour d'un axe 4. Dans le cas représenté, l'axe 4 est sensiblement horizontal. On pourra utiliser des moyens d'actionnement classique pour entraîner en rotation le bras de lancement 1. Ainsi, le bras de lancement 1 peut coopérer avec un ressort tendu grâce à une motorisation et susceptible d'être détendu sur commande pour opérer la projection de la cible 2.With reference to the figure 1 It should be noted that the apparatus according to the invention may comprise a base 7 which may be a welded structure, although it is only an illustrative possibility, and may be equipped with gripping means such as a handle as well as with wheel 8. Is mounted on the base a launch assembly mainly comprising a launch arm 1 rotatably mounted about an axis 4. In the case shown, the axis 4 is substantially horizontal. Conventional actuating means can be used to drive the launching arm 1 in rotation. Thus, the launching arm 1 can cooperate with a tensioned spring thanks to a motorization and able to be expanded on command to operate the projection of the target 2.

Cette dernière, bien que ce cas ne soit pas limitatif, est avantageusement une cible du type plateau de forme sensiblement cylindrique aplatie réalisée en matière plastique et plus particulièrement en mousse polymère en une ou plusieurs couches. La forme préférentiellement circulaire de la section de la cible 2 permet un mouvement de roulement sur une surface d'appui telle que décrit en détail ci après.The latter, although this case is not limiting, is advantageously a target of the tray type of substantially cylindrical flattened made of plastic material and more particularly of polymer foam in one or more layers. The preferentially circular shape of the section of the target 2 allows a rolling movement on a bearing surface as described in detail below.

Au dessus de la zone de lancement, un barillet 5 est prévu dans le cas représenté pour permettre le chargement et la délivrance successive de cibles 2. Ainsi que connu pour des appareils de lancer de pigeon d'argile, le barillet 5 représenté comprend une pluralité de tiges parallèles et délimitant des volumes sensiblement cylindriques de réception de cibles 2 superposées. Le barillet 5 est entraîné en rotation par des moyens indépendants ou couplés avec les moyens d'entraînement du bras de lancement de sorte que, lorsqu'un lancer est souhaité, le barillet 5 est actionné en rotation pour entraîner la délivrance d'une cible 2 en direction de la zone de lancement à proximité du bras 1. Ainsi, dans le cas de la figure 1, le barillet 5 surmonte une rampe 6 inclinée permettant de délivrer une cible de sortie du barillet 5 vers une zone de chargement 9 au niveau de laquelle la cible 2 peut descendre le long d'une goulotte 10 jusqu'à une butée 11 susceptible de contrer la suite de sa descente.Above the launch zone, a barrel 5 is provided in the case shown to allow the loading and the successive delivery of targets 2. As is known for clay pigeon casting apparatus, the cylinder 5 shown comprises a plurality parallel rods and delimiting substantially cylindrical volumes for receiving targets 2 superimposed. The barrel 5 is rotated by means independent or coupled with the driving means of the throwing arm so that, when a throw is desired, the barrel 5 is rotated to cause the delivery of a target 2 in the direction of the launch zone near the arm 1. Thus, in the case of the figure 1 , the barrel 5 overcomes an inclined ramp 6 for delivering an exit target of the barrel 5 to a loading zone 9 at which the target 2 can descend along a chute 10 to a stop 11 capable of countering following his descent.

On comprend aisément qu'à ce stade le bras de lancement 1 peut être actionné de sorte à projeter la cible 2 ainsi positionnée. Dans le cas illustré, le bras de lancement 1 comporte à son extrémité distale un galet 3 de section sensiblement circulaire et avantageusement monté pivotant relativement au reste du bras de lancement 1 de sorte à s'appuyer sur la cible tout en conservant une liberté de mouvement en rotation propre.It is easily understood that at this stage the launching arm 1 can be actuated so as to project the target 2 thus positioned. In the case illustrated, the launch arm 1 comprises at its distal end a roller 3 of substantially circular section and advantageously pivotally mounted relative to the rest of the launching arm 1 so as to rest on the target while maintaining freedom of movement in own rotation.

Selon l'invention, une surface d'appui 12 est prévue pour accompagner le mouvement de projection de la cible 2. A cet effet, la surface d'appui 12 est située en deçà du bras de lancement 1 et est configurée pour recevoir une cible 2 par sa tranche. La surface d'appui 12 a un profil longitudinal (c'est-à-dire orienté suivant le sens des vues des figures 1 à 9, dans un plan transversal à l'axe de rotation 4 du bras de lancement). Le profil longitudinal concave a ainsi une forme en berceau apte à recevoir la cible 2 et la guider lors de son mouvement de projection afin d'assurer la régularité du guidage, la surface d'appui est avantageusement en arc de cercle. Par ailleurs, pour préserver un espacement constant entre l'extrémité distale du bras de lancement 1 et la surface d'appui 12, l'arc de cercle en question est préférentiellement centré sur l'axe de rotation 4. Cette situation n'est donnée qu'à titre d'exemple. En particulier, si l'on souhaite faire varier les effets de rotation appliqués à la cible un excentrage peut être réalisé ou ajusté.According to the invention, a bearing surface 12 is provided to accompany the projection movement of the target 2. For this purpose, the bearing surface 12 is located below the launch arm 1 and is configured to receive a target 2 by its slice. The bearing surface 12 has a longitudinal profile (that is to say oriented in the direction of the views of the Figures 1 to 9 , in a plane transverse to the axis of rotation 4 of the throwing arm). The concave longitudinal profile thus has a cradle shape adapted to receive the target 2 and guide it during its projection movement to ensure the regularity of the guide, the bearing surface is advantageously in an arc. Moreover, to preserve a constant spacing between the distal end of the throwing arm 1 and the bearing surface 12, the arc of the circle in question is preferably centered on the axis of rotation 4. This situation is not given as an example. In particular, if it is desired to vary the rotation effects applied to the target, an offset can be made or adjusted.

La largeur de la surface d'appui 12 n'est pas limitée mais est avantageusement égale ou légèrement plus grande que l'épaisseur de la tranche de la cible 2.The width of the bearing surface 12 is not limited but is advantageously equal to or slightly greater than the thickness of the portion of the target 2.

On décrit ci après une réalisation avantageuse de la surface d'appui 12. Ainsi que représenté aux différentes figures, l'appareil comprend une pièce de base 13 présentant un flanc 14 orienté sensiblement perpendiculairement à la surface d'appui 12 de sorte à constituer une surface de limitation du débattement de la cible 2 en appui sur la surface d'appui 12. Par ailleurs, la pièce de base 13 constitue une première portion de la surface d'appui 12. Avantageusement, cette première portion est située en amont d'une deuxième portion suivant le sens de rotation du bras de lancement lorsqu'il est en phase de projection. Ainsi, la première portion formée dans la pièce de base 13 constitue le premier élément d'appui qui reçoit la cible 2 lors de sa projection. L'appui est poursuivi par une deuxième portion formée dans une autre pièce ici constituée pour l'exemple par un volet 15. Le volet 15 illustré comporte une partie de flanc 16 orientée en vis-à-vis du flanc 14 de la pièce de base 13 de sorte à constituer une limitation au mouvement de la cible 2 par la face de cible 2 opposée à la face en vis-à-vis du flanc 14. En outre, le volet 15 comprend la deuxième portion participant à la réalisation de la surface d'appui 12.An advantageous embodiment of the bearing surface 12 is described below. As shown in the various figures, the apparatus comprises a base piece 13 having a flank 14 oriented substantially perpendicular to the bearing surface 12 so as to constitute a limiting surface of the deflection of the target 2 bearing on the bearing surface 12. Furthermore, the base part 13 constitutes a first portion of the bearing surface 12. Advantageously, this first portion is located upstream of a second portion in the direction of rotation of the throwing arm when it is in the projection phase. Thus, the first portion formed in the base piece 13 constitutes the first support element which receives the target 2 during its projection. The support is continued by a second portion formed in another room here constituted for example by a flap 15. The illustrated flap 15 comprises a flank portion 16 facing vis-à-vis the sidewall 14 of the base part 13 so as to constitute a limitation to the movement of the target 2 by the target face 2 opposite the face opposite the sidewall 14. In addition, the flap 15 comprises the second portion involved in the production of the surface of support 12.

Dans le cas représenté, le volet 15 est susceptible d'une mobilité ici en rotation relativement à la pièce de base 13 fixe dans l'exemple par rapport à la base 7 de l'appareil de lancement. La mobilité en rotation assure la possibilité d'un réglage de la position relative du volet 15 et de la pièce de base 13. Plus précisément, ces deux parties constitutives de l'appareil sont susceptibles de s'emboîter avec une amplitude variable de sorte à modifier leur surface de recouvrement au niveau de la surface d'appui 12. Autrement dit, par un mouvement du volet 15, on peut raccourcir la surface d'appui 12 en faisant passer une partie de la deuxième portion de la surface d'appui 12 en superposition (avantageusement par le dessous de la première portion de la surface d'appui 12) en recouvrement de la pièce de base 13. En modifiant la surface de recouvrement entre les deux portions de la surface d'appui, on en modifie la configuration et l'angle de sortie de la cible projetée.In the case shown, the flap 15 is capable of mobility here in rotation relative to the fixed base part 13 in the example with respect to the base 7 of the launcher. The rotational mobility provides the possibility of an adjustment of the relative position of the flap 15 and the base part 13. More specifically, these two constituent parts of the apparatus are capable of fitting with a variable amplitude so as to modify their overlap surface at the level of the bearing surface 12. In other words, by a movement of the flap 15, the bearing surface 12 can be shortened by passing a part of the second portion of the bearing surface 12 in superposition (advantageously from below the first portion of the bearing surface 12) in overlap of the base part 13. By modifying the overlap surface between the two portions of the bearing surface, the configuration thereof is modified and the exit angle of the projected target.

Tout moyens de réglage en rotation du volet 15 entre dans le cadre de l'invention. A titre d'exemple, le volet 15 est monté pivotant autour d'un axe avantageusement parallèle voir identique à l'axe de rotation 4 du bras de lancement 1. En outre, on prévoit des moyens d'arrêt en rotation du volet 15 de sorte à l'immobiliser lorsque la position angulaire souhaitée du volet 15 est atteinte.Any means for adjusting the rotation of the shutter 15 is within the scope of the invention. For example, the flap 15 is pivotally mounted about an axis advantageously parallel or identical to the axis of rotation 4 of the throwing arm 1. In addition, there is provided means for stopping the rotation of the flap 15 so as to immobilize it when the desired angular position of the flap 15 is reached.

La figure 4 montre une position angulaire du volet 15 dans laquelle ce dernier est sensiblement rabattu autour de la pièce de base 13 si bien que les première et deuxième portions de la surface d'appui se recouvrent largement. Dans ces conditions, la surface d'appui 12 active pour la réception de la cible 2 est essentiellement constituée par la première portion située sur la pièce de base 13. L'arc de cercle de la surface d'appui étant ainsi réduit, l'éjection de la cible 2 tel que présenté à la figure 5 s'effectue suivant une direction sensiblement horizontale étant ici précisé que le mode de réalisation illustré fait en sorte que l'extrémité avale de la première portion de la surface d'appui 12 situé sur la pièce de base 13 soit sensiblement en regard du bras de lancement 1 lorsqu'il est en position vertical ou encore de sorte que la tangente à l'arc de cercle au niveau de cette extrémité avale soit sensiblement horizontale. De la sorte, l'éjection de la cible 2 est sensiblement horizontale.The figure 4 shows an angular position of the flap 15 in which the latter is substantially folded around the base piece 13 so that the first and second portions of the support surface overlap widely. Under these conditions, the active bearing surface 12 for receiving the target 2 is essentially constituted by the first portion located on the base part 13. The arc of the bearing surface is thus reduced, the ejection of Target 2 as presented to the figure 5 is carried out in a substantially horizontal direction being specified here that the illustrated embodiment ensures that the downstream end of the first portion of the bearing surface 12 on the base part 13 is substantially opposite the arm of launch 1 when it is in the vertical position or so that the tangent to the arc at this end downstream is substantially horizontal. In this way, the ejection of the target 2 is substantially horizontal.

La figure 6 montre une autre position possible du volet 15, légèrement tournée dans le sens horaire de sorte à augmenter la taille de la surface d'appui 12. On comprend que la cible 2 est en appui plus longtemps sur la surface d'appui 12 car cette dernière est augmentée par la deuxième portion située sur le volet 15. Ainsi, la direction de sortie est modifiée telle que représentée en figure 7.The figure 6 shows another possible position of the flap 15, slightly turned clockwise so as to increase the size of the bearing surface 12. It is understood that the target 2 bears longer on the support surface 12 because the latter is increased by the second portion located on the flap 15. Thus, the exit direction is modified as shown in FIG. figure 7 .

Un troisième exemple de position relative du volet 15 et de la pièce de base 13 est présenté en figure 8 avec un volet 15 encore relevé dans un sens de rotation horaire. Dans cette configuration, la surface d'appui en arc de cercle forme un secteur de l'ordre de 140 à 170° le long duquel la cible 2 est amenée à s'appuyer. Du fait de l'orientation du volet 15, la direction de sortie de la cible 2 est nettement plus verticale comme révélé par la figure 9.A third example of relative position of the flap 15 and the base piece 13 is presented in figure 8 with a flap 15 still raised in a clockwise direction. In this configuration, the arcuate bearing surface forms a sector of the order of 140 to 170 ° along which the target 2 is made to rest. Due to the orientation of the flap 15, the exit direction of the target 2 is much more vertical as revealed by the figure 9 .

L'amplitude de variation de la surface d'appui 12 n'est pas limitée selon l'invention. Avantageusement, on s'arrange pour que la direction de sortie de la cible 2 (c'est-à-dire la direction de la tangente à l'arc de cercle de la surface d'appui au niveau de l'extrémité avale de celle-ci) puisse varier entre l'horizontale et la verticale soit une amplitude de l'ordre de 90°. On comprend qu'une telle amplitude permet de couvrir un grand nombre de possibilités de tirs pour l'exercice des tireurs et notamment des archers.The amplitude of variation of the bearing surface 12 is not limited according to the invention. Advantageously, it is arranged that the exit direction of the target 2 (that is to say the direction of the tangent to the arc of the bearing surface at the end downstream of the -ci) can vary between the horizontal and the vertical or an amplitude of the order of 90 °. It is understood that such an amplitude can cover a large number of shooting opportunities for the exercise of shooters including archers.

On notera par ailleurs que le volet 15 est une pièce restant solidaire du reste de l'appareil et qui peut être facilement réglée. Ainsi, l'utilisateur n'a pas besoin d'un temps long et d'une manipulation complexe pour modifier l'orientation.Note also that the flap 15 is a part remaining integral with the rest of the device and can be easily adjusted. Thus, the user does not need a long time and complex manipulation to change the orientation.

On notera que la commande de réglage du volet 15 peut être motorisée de sorte à automatiser l'ensemble de la commande de l'appareil. Néanmoins, tant l'ajustement du volet 15 que les phases de chargement de cibles et de lancement peuvent être réalisés intégralement manuellement.Note that the adjustment control flap 15 can be motorized so as to automate the entire control of the device. Nevertheless, both the adjustment of the flap 15 and the target loading and launch phases can be performed entirely manually.

La figure 10 illustre une variante au principe du volet 15. Dans ce cas, la deuxième portion est solidaire d'un support sous forme de chariot 19 représenté sous forme d'un tronçon métallique pourvu de moyens de guidage dans une glissière (20). Avantageusement, le chariot 19 est guidé à chacune de ses extrémités et aussi bien par l'arrière, au niveau de la pièce de base 13 que par l'avant, au niveau d'un pan latéral 18, sensiblement parallèle à la pièce de base et pouvant constituer une surface ou flanc 16 de mise en contact d'une face de cible. La glissière 20 est avantageusement formée de deux lumières en arc de cercle, l'une des lumières étant sur la pièce de base 13, l'autre sur le pan 18. L'arc de cercle est tracé selon l'axe de rotation du bras 1 dans un cas préféré. D'autres moyens d'ajustement de la deuxième portion sont possibles sans sortir de l'invention suivant les revendications.The figure 10 illustrates an alternative to the principle of the flap 15. In this case, the second portion is integral with a carrier in the form of carriage 19 shown in the form of a metal section provided with guide means in a slide (20). Advantageously, the carriage 19 is guided at each of its ends and as well from the rear, at the base piece 13 as from the front, at a side panel 18, substantially parallel to the base piece. and may constitute a surface or flank 16 for contacting a target face. The slide 20 is advantageously formed of two arcuate lights, one of the lights being on the base piece 13, the other on the pan 18. The arc of the circle is drawn along the axis of rotation of the arm 1 in a preferred case. Other means of adjusting the second portion are possible without departing from the invention according to the claims.

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Bras de lancementLaunch arm
2.2.
CibleTarget
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Galetpebble
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Axe de rotationRotation axis
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Barilletbarrel
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RampeRamp
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BaseBased
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RoueWheel
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Zone de chargementLoading Zone
10.10.
GoulotteConduit
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Butéestopper
12.12.
Surface d'appuiBearing surface
13.13.
Pièce de baseBasic piece
14.14.
FlancFlank
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VoletShutter
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Pan latéralSide Pan
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Claims (13)

  1. Device for launching the targets (2) comprising a surface (12) supporting a target (2) to be launched and a rotary launch arm (1) developed to apply a launch force to the target (2),
    characterized in that,
    the supporting surface (12) has a concave longitudinal profile in a plane parallel to the rotational plane of the launch arm (1) and that the device comprises means for changing the length of the longitudinal profile.
  2. Device according to the preceding claim wherein the longitudinal profile constitutes an arc of a circle.
  3. Device according to the preceding claim wherein the arc of circle is centred on the axis of rotation (4) of the launch arm (1).
  4. Device according to the claim 2 or 3, wherein the supporting surface (12) comprises a first portion formed on a base part and a second portion formed on a support, the support being adjustable in position relative to the base part (13) in order to change the supporting surface (12).
  5. Device according to claim 4, wherein the support is adjustable by rotation according to the centre of the arc of a circle configured to change an overlapping surface of the first and second portions.
  6. Device according to claim 5 wherein the overlapping surface has a range that corresponds to a modification of the angular sector of between 30° the 90°.
  7. Device according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the first portion is positioned upstream of the second portion relative to a direction of rotation of the launching arm (1).
  8. Device according to claim 7, wherein the downstream end of the first portion relative to the direction of rotation of the launching arm (1) is configured to define a tangent to the first substantially horizontal section.
  9. Device according to one of claims 4 to 8, wherein the support is a flap (15), with a sidewall (16) in an oblique plane relative to the second portion.
  10. Device according to one of claims 4 to 8, wherein the support is a carriage (19) mounted adjustably relative to the base part (13) in a slide (20).
  11. Device according to the preceding claim wherein the slide (20) is formed on the one hand on the base part (13) and on the other on a side wall (18) that is substantially parallel to the base part (13).
  12. Device according to any preceding claim comprising at least one target with circular section, the edge of which is configured so as to be applied to the supporting surface (12).
  13. Device according to the preceding claim wherein the target (2) is made of plastic.
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