Knockdown-Target Remote Resetting System

Abstract

A knockdown-target remote resetting system is a system that enables people to safely practice shooting indoors and outdoors. The system is preferably designed to be used with plate racks so that users do not have to manually reset the shooting targets after being knocked down. The system includes a first resetting device, a second resetting device, and a target-lifting crossbar. The first resetting device and the second resetting device correspond to a pair of motorized units that can be engaged to remotely reset the position of knocked down shooting targets of the plate rack. The first resetting device and the second resetting device can be remotely engaged or can be configured for automatic operation according to system's preset configurations. The target-lifting crossbar facilitates the resetting of the shooting targets without requiring the direct connection of the shooting targets to the first resetting device nor the second resetting device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A knockdown-target remote resetting system comprising:
 a first resetting device;   a second resetting device;   a target-lifting crossbar;   the first resetting device and the second resetting device each comprising a device enclosure, a microcontroller, a portable power source, a lift arm, and an arm actuator;   the lift arm comprising a proximal arm end and a distal arm end;   the microcontroller, the portable power source, and the arm actuator being mounted within the device enclosure;   the proximal arm end being rotatably connected to the device enclosure about an arm rotation axis;   the arm actuator being operatively integrated between the lift arm and the device enclosure, wherein the arm actuator is used to move the lift arm about the arm rotation axis relative to the device enclosure;   the microcontroller being electronically connected to the arm actuator;   the portable power source being electrically connected to the microcontroller and the arm actuator;   the distal arm end of the first resetting device being terminally attached to the target-lifting crossbar; and   the distal arm end of the second resetting device being terminally attached to the target-lifting crossbar, opposite to the distal arm end of the first resetting device.   
     
     
         2 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising:
 a plurality of shooting targets; 
 an elongated support base; 
 the device enclosure of the first resetting device being terminally mounted to the elongated support base; 
 the device enclosure of the second resetting device being terminally mounted to the elongated support base, opposite to the device enclosure of the first resetting device; 
 the plurality of shooting targets being distributed along the elongated support base in between the first resetting device and the second resetting device; 
 each of the plurality of shooting targets being hingedly mounted to the elongated support base; and 
 the target-lifting crossbar being positioned parallel and offset to the elongated support base. 
 
     
     
         3 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 2  further comprising:
 the first resetting device and the second resetting device each further comprising a ricochet-containing cover and a ballistic shield; 
 the device enclosure and the ballistic shield being mounted within the ricochet-containing cover; 
 the ballistic shield being mounted adjacent to the device enclosure, offset from the ricochet-containing cover; 
 the ricochet-containing cover of the first resetting device being laterally attached to the elongated support base; and 
 the ricochet-containing cover of the second resetting device being laterally attached to the elongated support base. 
 
     
     
         4 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 3  further comprising:
 the ricochet-containing cover comprising a lateral cover portion, a closed cover end, an open cover end, and an arm slot; 
 the closed cover end and the open cover end being positioned opposite to each other about the lateral cover portion; 
 the arm slot traversing from the open cover end, through the lateral cover portion, and into the closed cover end; 
 the lift arm being positioned through the arm slot; and 
 the distal arm end being positioned external to the ricochet-containing cover. 
 
     
     
         5 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 2  further comprising:
 a plurality of target mounts; 
 each of the plurality of target mounts comprising a mount base and a target stopper; 
 the mount base comprising a proximal base edge and a distal base edge; 
 the proximal base edge and the distal base edge being positioned opposite each other across the mount base; 
 the target stopper being connected along the distal base edge; and 
 each of the plurality of shooting targets being hingedly mounted to the elongated support base by a corresponding target mount from the plurality of target mounts. 
 
     
     
         6 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 2  further comprising:
 a shielding panel; 
 a plurality of target openings; 
 the shielding panel being positioned across the plurality of shooting targets; 
 the shielding panel being laterally mounted to the elongated support base; 
 each of the plurality of target openings traversing through the shielding panel; and 
 each of the plurality of target openings being positioned adjacent to a corresponding shooting target from the plurality of shooting targets. 
 
     
     
         7 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising:
 the arm actuator being a servomotor; 
 the servomotor comprising an actuator stator and an actuator rotor; 
 the actuator stator being mounted within the device enclosure; and 
 the actuator rotor being torsionally connected to the proximal arm end. 
 
     
     
         8 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising:
 a remote control; 
 the first resetting device and the second resetting device each further comprising a wireless communication module; 
 the wireless communication module being mounted within the device enclosure; 
 the microcontroller being electronically connected to the wireless communication module; 
 the portable power source being electrically connected to the wireless communication module; 
 the remote control being positioned offset from the first resetting device and the second resetting device; 
 the remote control being communicatively coupled to the microcontroller of the first resetting device through the wireless communication module of the first resetting device; and 
 the remote control being communicatively coupled to the microcontroller of the second resetting device through the wireless communication module of the second resetting device. 
 
     
     
         9 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising:
 the first resetting device and the second resetting device each comprising at least one charging port; 
 the at least one charging port being integrated through the device enclosure; and 
 the at least one charging port being electrically connected to the portable power source. 
 
     
     
         10 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 9  further comprising:
 the first resetting device and the second resetting device each further comprising at least one solar panel; 
 the at least one solar panel being mounted external to the device enclosure; and 
 the at least one solar panel being electrically connected to the portable power source through the at least one charging port. 
 
     
     
         11 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising:
 the first resetting device and the second resetting device each further comprising an analog anemometer; and 
 the analog anemometer being mounted external to the device enclosure. 
 
     
     
         12 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising:
 the first resetting device and the second resetting device each further comprising a power switch; 
 the power switch being integrated into the device enclosure; and 
 the power switch being electrically connected to the portable power source. 
 
     
     
         13 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising:
 the first resetting device and the second resetting device each further comprising a stop protrusion; 
 the device enclosure comprising a top enclosure portion, a lateral enclosure portion, and a bottom enclosure portion; 
 the top enclosure portion and the bottom enclosure portion being positioned opposite to each other about the lateral enclosure portion; 
 the stop protrusion being positioned external to the device enclosure; 
 the stop protrusion being positioned offset from the proximal arm end by a distance less than a length of the lift arm; and 
 the stop protrusion being connected onto the lateral enclosure portion, adjacent to the bottom enclosure portion. 
 
     
     
         14 . The knockdown-target remote resetting system as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising:
 the first resetting device and the second resetting device each further comprising at least one control button; 
 the at least one control button being mounted onto the device enclosure; 
 the at least one control button being electronically connected to the microcontroller; and 
 the at least one control button being electrically connected to the portable power source. 
 
     
     
         15 . The knockdown-target resetting system as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising:
 the first resetting device and the second resetting device each further comprising a plurality of vents; and 
 the plurality of vents being integrated through the device enclosure.