Patent ID: 8790198
Filing Date: 2014-07-29
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A tackling dummy system, comprising: a plurality of support members; first and second lateral members supported by the support members; a longitudinal member having a first section and a second section, the first section being attached to and supported by the first lateral member, the second section being attached to and supported by the second lateral member; a carriage moveably mounted on the longitudinal member; wherein the longitudinal member comprises a first beam and a second beam, the first and second beams being joined together lengthwise, one section being at an angle of approximately zero degrees and another section being inclined at an angle of approximately 10 degrees with respect to the first section; wherein the longitudinal member comprises a beam having at least one upper flange having at least one hole therein, a release mechanism, attached to the longitudinal member, to selectably prevent the carriage from moving in at least a predetermined direction on the longitudinal member, the release mechanism comprises: a handle; a lever arm assembly attached to the longitudinal member; a wire to connect the handle to the lever arm assembly; at least one pin, connected to the lever arm assembly, which projects through the at least one hole in the at least one upper flange, the at least one pin having an extended position which prevents the carriage from moving in at least one direction along the longitudinal member, and which has a retracted position which allows the carriage to move in the at least one direction along the longitudinal member; a tackling dummy; and a hanger to connect the tackling dummy to the carriage.