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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2018
Filed:
Jan. 27, 2017
Tactical Tree Hugging Enterprises, Llc, Oak Park, CA (US);
Ronald G. Loetz, Jr., Oak Park, CA (US);
Lance D. Quevillon, Fairfield, CA (US);
Michael Fineberg, Santa Clarita, CA (US);
Martin Dalgaard, Topanga, CA (US);
Nikolas Francis, Spring, TX (US);
James Ibon, Porter Ranch, CA (US);
Tactical Tree Hugging Enterprises, LLC, Oak Park, CA (US);
Abstract
Example systems, devices, and methods related to an automated target system are provided. In this regard, a target pod device, that may be installed in a target base is provided. The target pod device may include a hinge, a target paddle, a rotary actuator, a sensor, and a processor. The target paddle may be operably coupled to the hinge and the rotary actuator may be operably coupled to the target paddle. The rotary actuator may be configured to rotate the target paddle to a deployed position or a retracted position. The sensor may detect that the target paddle has been moved toward the retracted position. The processor may be configured to transmit a signal to the rotary actuator to cause the rotary actuator to rotate the target paddle, and determine whether the target paddle has been moved toward the retracted position by a projectile.