Target projector

Abstract

A target projector for projecting a disc-like target adapted for operation by electric power, the projector includes a base with a drive shaft rotatably mounted thereon, an electric motor is operatively connected to the drive shaft to rotate same, a throwing arm has an inner end and an outer end portion and is connected to the drive shaft for rotation therewith, a target magazine is positioned adjacent and above the inner end portion of the throwing arm, said magazine being adapted to hold a stack of disc-like targets. A mechanism is provided for depositing targets one at a time from the target magazine into the inner end portion of the throwing arm and then retaining the target therein, and an electrical switch and control components are adapted for connection to an electrical power source for controlling the power to the electric motor and the mechanism for depositing targets one at a time in the inner end portion of the throwing arm and then retaining the target therein, whereby the electric motor is energized to rotate the drive shaft and the throwing arm connected thereto, a single target is deposited and retained in the inner end portion of the throwing arm and then after a timed period the target is freed and then projected outwardly from the throwing arm by centrifugal force.