Apr 15, 2025

US12276484 - Archery target launching device

An archery target launching device is described. Embodiments of the archery target launching device can include a frame and a launch assembly. The frame can allow for the target launching device to be implemented in a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. In the horizontal orientation, the frame can rotate approximately 110 degrees to provide a variety of launch angles. In the vertical orientation, a plurality of legs of the frame can be implemented to alter a launch angle.

Inventors: Jerry Aguirre
Filing date: 2023-03-22

The patent describes an archery target launching device featuring a versatile frame that can be oriented both vertically and horizontally, allowing for adjustable launch angles. The device includes a launch assembly for storing and launching targets, supported by a uniquely shaped base plate and frame structure.

Claim 1

A target launching device comprising: a launch assembly adapted to store and launch a target; and a frame defined by: a base plate with two adjacent sides having rounded corners; a plurality of frame members extending from a top side of the plate and forming a substantially “U” shape; a support member coupled to distal ends of the plurality of frame members, the support member having a substantially “U” shape and sized similarly to the two adjacent sides having rounded corners of the base plate; and a plurality of legs located on a bottom side of the plate; wherein (i) the frame is substantially vertical in a first orientation and is substantially horizontal in a second orientation, and (ii) the target launching device is supported by the plate and the support member and rollable in the second orientation. a launch assembly adapted to store and launch a target; and a frame defined by: a base plate with two adjacent sides having rounded corners; a plurality of frame members extending from a top side of the plate and forming a substantially “U” shape; a support member coupled to distal ends of the plurality of frame members, the support member having a substantially “U” shape and sized similarly to the two adjacent sides having rounded corners of the base plate; and a plurality of legs located on a bottom side of the plate; a base plate with two adjacent sides having rounded corners; a plurality of frame members extending from a top side of the plate and forming a substantially “U” shape; a support member coupled to distal ends of the plurality of frame members, the support member having a substantially “U” shape and sized similarly to the two adjacent sides having rounded corners of the base plate; and a plurality of legs located on a bottom side of the plate; wherein (i) the frame is substantially vertical in a first orientation and is substantially horizontal in a second orientation, and (ii) the target launching device is supported by the plate and the support member and rollable in the second orientation.

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