Target system
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1. A target system, comprising:
- a blocking plate having at least one opening formed therein;
a target disposed generally behind the blocking plate; and
a hinge mechanism disposed behind the blocking plate for receiving the target, wherein the hinge mechanism comprises a hinge pin having an opening therethrough sized to receive at least a portion of the target;
wherein the target is removably attached to the hinge mechanism without the use of tools.
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Abstract
A target system includes a blocking plate with one or more openings through which bullets are fired and one or more targets for being struck by the bullets disposed behind the blocking plate and generally in line with the one or more openings. The target system may include a hinge mechanism which limits the range of movement of the target after it has been struck by a projectile. The hinge mechanism may also provide for tool less attachment and removal of the targets from the hinge mechanism.
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19 Claims
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1. A target system, comprising:
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a blocking plate having at least one opening formed therein; a target disposed generally behind the blocking plate; and a hinge mechanism disposed behind the blocking plate for receiving the target, wherein the hinge mechanism comprises a hinge pin having an opening therethrough sized to receive at least a portion of the target; wherein the target is removably attached to the hinge mechanism without the use of tools. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A bullet target comprising:
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a blocking plate having an opening therethrough; a target disposed generally behind the blocking plate and in line with the opening; and a hinge mechanism comprising; a hinge pin having an opening therethrough for receiving the target; and hinge mounts for receiving the hinge pin; wherein the target is removably attached to the hinge mechanism without the use of tools. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of manufacturing a modifiable target system, the method comprising the steps of:
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selecting a blocking plate having an opening therethrough; disposing a hinge mechanism for receiving a target behind the blocking plate; and selectively attaching a first target or a second target to the hinge mechanism such that either the first target or the second target is substantially behind the blocking plate and in general alignment with the opening; wherein the hinge mechanism comprises a hinge pin for receiving the first target and the second target and at least one hinge mount having a shaped opening, and wherein the shaped opening engages the hinge pin in a manner that allows limited rotational movement of the first target and the second target; and wherein selective attachment of the first target or the second target to the hinge mechanism does not require the use of tools. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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