Patent ID: 7690656
Filing Date: 2010-04-06
Classification: F41J

Abstract:
1. A self-resetting paddle target comprising: a frame, the frame having a tubular support rod; at least one paddle; at least one carrier body, the at least one carrier body rotatably mounted to the tubular support rod; and, at least one a carrier support member, the at least one carrier support member non-rotatably mounted to the tubular support rod; wherein the at least one paddle is mounted to the at least one carrier body; wherein the at least one carrier body and the at least one carrier support member are engaged in a cam and cam follower configuration; and, wherein the at least one carrier support member with which the at least one carrier body is engaged in the cam and cam follower configuration prevents the at least one carrier body from traveling vertically along the tubular support rod past the at least one carrier support member with which the at least one carrier body is engaged in the cam and cam follower configuration when the carrier body rotates about the tubular support rod.