Patent ID: 7637255
Filing Date: 2009-12-29
Classification: F41J

Abstract:
1. A target launcher comprising: a pair of spaced-apart triangular frame members, each of said frame members including a pivot element supported by said spaced-apart frame members in the general location of said junctions of said diagonal legs with said horizontal upper legs; a target throwing arm supported between said triangular frame members, said target throwing arm having first and second ends, a pivot point intermediate said first and second ends connected to said pivot element, a target holder adjacent said first end, and an elastic device attachment at said second end, said target throwing arm pivoting about said pivot point between a cocked position and a throwing position; an elastic device connected to said elastic device attachment for urging said target throwing arm from the cocked position to said throwing position; a controllable latch for holding said target throwing arm in the cocked position and for releasing said target throwing arm when a target is to be launched; and a latch-engaging element attached to said target throwing arm near said first end thereof, said latch-engaging element including a substantially horizontal segment supported below said target throwing arm when said target throwing arm is in the cocked position; said controllable latch in turn comprising: