Target for a Sport Training Device

Abstract

A target for a sport training device including a frame and a support structure positioned within the frame. In combination, the support structure and frame have a cross-sectional area such that the torsion coefficient tapers away from the mount. The target further includes a sheet bonded to the frame and the support structure. The sheet, the frame, and the support structure may be formed from a unitary substrate, e.g. an elastomer. The sheet covers a portion of the support structure providing some rigidity. The support structure may be a spoked web, a regular mesh, or an irregular mesh.

1 . A target for attaching to a mount comprising:
 a frame, attaching to the mount such that the mount and the frame are coplanar; and   a support structure positioned within the frame,   wherein the combination of the support structure and frame having a torsion coefficient that decreases away from the mount, having a maximum torsion coefficient and a minimum torsion coefficient, a distal end of the support structure and the frame having the minimum torsion coefficient and an end proximate the mount having the maximum torsion coefficient, having a cross-sectional area such that the thickness tapers away from the mount.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . The target, as in  claim 1 , further comprising a sheet bonded to the frame and the support structure. 
     
     
         4 . The target, as in  claim 3 , wherein the sheet, the frame, and the support structure are formed from a common substrate. 
     
     
         5 . The target, as in  claim 4 , wherein the common substrate is an elastomer having a Durometer A reading of approximately 80A to 120A. 
     
     
         6 . The target, as in  claim 4 , the common substrate is an elastomer having a Durometer D reading of 30D to 70D. 
     
     
         7 . The target, as in  claim 4 , wherein the common substrate is selected from a group that includes polyurethane, latex, natural rubber, polychloroprene, ethylene propylene diene monomer (M-class) rubber, synthetic rubber, and fluoropolymer elastomers. 
     
     
         8 . The target, as in  claim 1 , wherein the support structure has a spoked web configuration. 
     
     
         9 . The target, as in  claim 8 , further comprising a sheet that covers a portion of the support structure and frame. 
     
     
         10 . The target, as in  claim 1 , wherein the support structure has a mesh structure. 
     
     
         11 . The target, as in  claim 10 , further comprising a sheet bonded to the frame and the support structure. 
     
     
         12 . The target, as in  claim 11 , further comprising a sheet that covers a portion of the support structure and frame. 
     
     
         13 . The target, as in  claim 12 , wherein the portion is at least 30%. 
     
     
         14 . A target for attaching to a mount comprising:
 a sheet having a torsion coefficient that decreases as away from the mount.   
     
     
         15 . The target, as in  claim 14 , wherein the sheet is a mesh. 
     
     
         16 . The target, as in  claim 14 , wherein the sheet has a spoked web structure.