Patent ID: 9664483
Date: 2017-05-30
CPC Classifications: F41J

Claim:
1. A bullet trap for use in a target range within which a plurality of projectiles or bullets are fired or directed toward one or more targets, said bullet trap comprising: a bullet receiving area for receiving bullets or projectiles; an upper plate having a projectile and bullet impervious plate supported above the projectile or bullet line of flight, said upper plate being angled downwardly toward said bullet receiving area; a lower plate support having a plurality of support truss assemblies arranged beneath said upper plate, said support truss assemblies each including a plurality of elongated trusses each having first and second truss ends, a plurality of upper truss hinges each joined to one of said first truss ends, a plurality of lower truss hinges each joined to one of said second truss ends and each secured to a floor surface, and an elongated channel joined to said upper truss hinges; a lower plate supported beneath said upper plate and having a projectile and bullet impervious plate, said lower plate being supported in an upwardly angled orientation upon said elongated channels generally converging toward said bullet receiving area; and a projectile and bullet collecting apparatus including a deceleration chamber positioned within said bullet receiving area to receive projectiles or bullets passing into said bullet receiving area, said upper and lower plates being adjustably positioned to provide an optimized geometry for projectile or bullet collection.