Patent ID: 9470482
Filing Date: 2016-10-18
CPC Classification: F41J

Claim Text:
1. A target support system comprising: a target support frame configured to be placed onto a target placement area; a target connecting mechanism arranged on the target support frame, the target connecting mechanism including a pair of target connecting flanges; a target device being operatively supported by the target connecting mechanism, the target device having a front face and a rear face, the rear face including at least a pair of target device flanges mounted thereto; a support bar configured to engage the target connecting flanges and the target device flanges to hingedly connect the target device with the support frame; a support spring device encircling the support bar, the support spring device having a first end and a second end, the first end of the support spring device engaging the target device, the second end of the support spring device engaging the target support frame; a latching device for selectively latching the target device, the latching device having an open position and a closed position and comprising an electrical drive system configured to switch the latching device between the open and closed positions; and a forward barrier protecting the system from impact of a projectile on the system.