US12723850 - Popper target system

The patent describes a falling plate target system featuring a base with an elongated frame and a pivoted target plate that falls rearward when struck, along with a foldable extension frame equipped with an impact pad. This design isolates the impact forces from the base frame, enhancing durability and functionality during use.

Claim 1

1 . A falling plate target system, comprising: a base having an elongated frame having a length, a forward end, and a rearward end, a target plate pivoted to the base frame and configured to be set in a generally upright position to fall rearwardly to a down position when struck on a front surface thereof, and an extension frame with an impact pad, the extension frame foldably mounted to the base frame and movable between an extended position and a folded position, the extended position locating the impact pad rearward of the base frame to be contacted by the target plate when it falls to the down position, the impact pad isolating impact forces of the target plate from the base frame, wherein: the extension frame is fabricated of rod that is formed into a generally rectangular configuration, the extension frame having inwardly bent ends, the extension frame having a first length, the base frame has a pair of side walls with a first pair of opposite openings in the side walls near the rearward end of the base frame, and the inwardly bent ends of the extension frame are pivotally received in the first pair of opposite openings in the side walls of the base frame, and wherein in the folded position the impact pad is positioned between the side walls of the base frame and between the forward and rearward ends of the base frame. a base having an elongated frame having a length, a forward end, and a rearward end, a target plate pivoted to the base frame and configured to be set in a generally upright position to fall rearwardly to a down position when struck on a front surface thereof, and an extension frame with an impact pad, the extension frame foldably mounted to the base frame and movable between an extended position and a folded position, the extended position locating the impact pad rearward of the base frame to be contacted by the target plate when it falls to the down position, the impact pad isolating impact forces of the target plate from the base frame, wherein: the extension frame is fabricated of rod that is formed into a generally rectangular configuration, the extension frame having inwardly bent ends, the extension frame having a first length, the base frame has a pair of side walls with a first pair of opposite openings in the side walls near the rearward end of the base frame, and the inwardly bent ends of the extension frame are pivotally received in the first pair of opposite openings in the side walls of the base frame, and wherein in the folded position the impact pad is positioned between the side walls of the base frame and between the forward and rearward ends of the base frame. the extension frame is fabricated of rod that is formed into a generally rectangular configuration, the extension frame having inwardly bent ends, the extension frame having a first length, the base frame has a pair of side walls with a first pair of opposite openings in the side walls near the rearward end of the base frame, and the inwardly bent ends of the extension frame are pivotally received in the first pair of opposite openings in the side walls of the base frame, and wherein in the folded position the impact pad is positioned between the side walls of the base frame and between the forward and rearward ends of the base frame.

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