ECOLOGICAL SHOOTING TRAINING PANEL FOR ANY TYPE AND CALIBER AMMUNITION

Abstract

The invention concerns to an ecological shooting training for any type and caliber ammunition that achieves projectiles safe absorption and decomposition as well as the decomposition residues retention in the interior, so as to be achieved through ecological way the prevention of environmental pollution by lead particles. The ecological shooting training for any type and caliber ammunition mainly comprises from a metal compact sheet (2) which bears a metal support frame (3) in which is placed a metallic support frame (4) of rectangular cross section from high hardness steel which bears a layer of numerous high hardness metal plates a specific arrangement to each other to create a repeated metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5), in which a selected hybrid elastomer (6), a spreadable material of one component, based on polyurethane and synthetic acrylic resins has been injected. Optionally may bear an imprinted goals rotation system (8).

Claims

1. Ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, which achieves the projectiles safe absorption and decomposition as well as the retention of decomposition residues in the interior, so as to be achieved through ecological way the prevention of environmental pollution by lead particles, characterized by the fact that the above mentioned objects are achieved thanks to the way and order of layers arrangement and the selection of materials used, and that it comprises: i. A compact metal sheet (2) of rectangular cross section from high hardness steel, bearing: a. metal support frame (3) of rectangular cross section and high hardness which is fixedly screwed around the compact metal sheet (2), apart from the bottom side b. Suitable suspension points (9) i. A metallic support frame (4) of rectangular cross section from high strength steel having a layer of numerous metal plates of high hardness in a specific arrangement to each other to create a repeated metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5) ii. A hybrid elastomer (6), a spreadable material of one component, based on polyurethane and synthetic acrylic resins iii. A fragments outlet and concentration hopper (7) of high hardness metal. iv. Optional support bases (1) and various forms of transport and handling equipment (33) v. Optional an imprinted goals rotation system (8)

2. Ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the metal plates, of rectangular shape and high hardness, are of two types A (10) and B (11) with a different repeating pattern, of thickness at least 10 mm, but of different length and width and bear along their length respectively equal-sized intents (12) with at least 50 mm distance each other and equal-sized intents (13) of greater length, indicatively with a distance of at least 100 mm to each other.

3. Ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the metal plates of high hardness type A and B (10,11) are welded to the metal support frame (4) so that their thickness generates practically the metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5) with the surfaces of plates type A and B (10,11) to form the front side of the metal support frame (4), while their width is appropriately designed so that the height of the formed metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5) to cover a specific height area of the metal support frame (4).

4. Ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the assembly technique of the metal plates of high hardness type A and B (10,11), lies in that initially the plate type B (11) is placed with an inclination of 45° degrees, having equal distance from each other, to the vertical side of the metal support frame (4), with its intends (13) to form the outer surface of the parallel arranged plates, and then is placed the plates type A(10) by the same way with an inclination of 45° degrees, having equal distance from each other, but to the other vertical side of the metal support frame (4), with its intends (12) to form the inner surface of the parallel arranged plates, resulting in the vertical joint of the respective parallel arranged plates, since their intents (12,13) are in direct contact in a way to generate a repeated mesh with rhomboid shape (5).

5. Ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that on the metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5) of metal plates type A and B (10,11), since is placed with its front surface looking down, so as not concaves/curvatures are generated, a selected hybrid elastomer (6), a spreadable material of one component based polyurethane and synthetic acrylic resins is injected, which is cooled and molded directly into a compact elastomeric material layer (14), constituting the impact side of the projectiles, of suitable thickness so as to cover the desired height of metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5).

6. Ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition according to claim 5, characterized by the fact that the hybrid injected elastomer (6), a spreadable material of one component based on polyurethane and synthetic acrylic resins presents high percentage of self-healing and the fact that is molded, ensures the protection of old and new surfaces with a single vapor permeable elastic membrane of high strength to moisture, high temperatures and UV rays.

7. Ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition according to claim 5, characterized by the fact that since the elastomeric layer (14) has been created on the metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5) of metal plates type A and B, the metal support frame (4) is placed within the compact metal sheet (2) and is fixed to the metal support frame (3) resulting to the final configuration of its the single surface (15).

8. Ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition according to claim 7, characterized by the fact that the configuration of the single surface (15), is leading to the formation of a gap, in which takes place the projectiles residues flow (16) (fragments-powders) by gravity to the bottom of the metal support frame (3) of the metal compact layer (2), in order to allow the output of these residues (16) from the interior of the single surface (15) and thus taking place the simultaneous cleaning from those.

9. Ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the imprinted targets rotation system (8) in a special paper surface, which operates via a wired/wireless handling and specifically by pressing a button (19) comprises to its rear side of two vertical metal lines (19,20) which perform-rotational movement, and specifically the vertical metal shaft (19) is rotated by means of a drive motor (21), so that the specific paper surface (18) to be wrapped around it, while the second vertical metal shaft (20), performing a free movement, is rotating in opposite direction, in order the special paper surface (18) to be unwounded therefrom.

10. Ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition according to claim 9, characterized by the fact that for the support of vertical metal shafts (19,20), two metal bases (22,23) are used, which are mounted respectively on the top and bottom of the compact metal sheet (2), while to each ends are placed two cylindrical metal shafts (30) to assist moving of the entire special paper surface.

11. Ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition according to claim 10, characterized by the fact that two metal plates (24,25) of equal size to each other, are connected in the upper metal base (22), while respectively other two metal plates (26,27) of equal size to each other, are connected to the lower metal support (23) via two bearings (28,29) in order to prevent the movement of the vertical metal shafts (19,20) and while allowing their rotation.

12. Ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it constitutes a functional and economical equipment kit, since it has the capability of direct replacement and repair, such as of the compact elastomeric material layer (14), by injecting the hybrid elastomer (6), a spreadable component of one material, based on polyurethane and synthetic acrylic resins, in the repeated metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5).

Description

[0033] The construction and use of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following description and with the aid of the attached drawings, namely:

[0034] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, where the special paper surface (18) of the imprinted targets-rotation system (8), the support bases (1) and various forms of transport and handling equipment (33) can be seen.

[0035] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the rear surface of the ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition where the special paper surface (18) of the imprinted targets rotation system (8) and its details can be seen as well as the support bases (1) and various forms of transport and handling equipment (33) and the fragments outlet and concentration hopper (7) of high hardness metal.

[0036] FIG. 3 illustrates the full formulation of the parts at the front side of the ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, where details of the rotation system with imprinted targets (8) can be seen, as well as the metallic solid sheet (2) of rectangular cross section from high hardness steel bearing a metal support frame (3) of rectangular cross section and high hardness with the appropriate attachment points (9), the metal support frame (4) of rectangular cross section from high hardness steel, the elastomeric layer (14) and fragments outlet and concentration hopper (7) of high hardness metal.

[0037] FIG. 4 illustrates the complete exploded view of the parts of the back side of the ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, where details of the imprinted targets rotation system (8) can be seen, and in particular the compact metal sheet (2) of rectangular cross section and of high hardness steel, the repeated metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5) and also the fragments outlet and concentration hopper (7) of high hardness metal.

[0038] FIG. 5 illustrates the metal support frame (4) of rectangular cross section from high hardness steel, and the metal plates type A and B (10,11) and their respective intends (12,13). In FIG. 5 the technical assembly of the repeated metallic mesh of rhomboid form (5) is shown in detail.

[0039] FIG. 6 illustrates the injection technique of the hybrid elastomeric (6), spreadable material of one component based on polyurethane and synthetic acrylic resins, in the repeated metallic mesh of rhomboid form (5), thus creating a compact layer of elastomeric material (14).

[0040] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of the single surface (15) of the ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, emphasizing the top view and the isometric sectional view of the plates type A and B (10,11) arrangement.

[0041] FIG. 8 illustrates a side cross section of the single surface (15) of the ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, with emphasis on the residues flow (16) of the projectiles by gravity to fragments outlet and concentration hopper (7) of high hardness metal.

[0042] FIG. 9 illustrates s a perspective front and back view of the imprinted targets rotation system (8).

[0043] FIG. 10 illustrates the complete exploded view of parts of the imprinted targets rotation system (8) with the individual construction details.

[0044] FIG. 11 illustrates an application of the ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, illustrated in flat shape, which is shot by projectiles (31).

[0045] FIG. 12 illustrates the application of a direct replacement and repair of a compact elastomeric material layer (14), by injecting the hybrid elastomeric (6), spreadable material of one component, based on polyurethane and synthetic acrylic resins, in the repeated metallic mesh of rhomboid form (5).

[0046] The ecological shooting training panel of any type and caliber of the present invention is of rectangular section and operates as material for the creation of training facilities, ie external and internal walls, where all the mentioned features of the present invention are required. It can be manufactured in various dimensions (length, width and height). Indicatively, it can be manufactured in dimensions (L×W×H5)=0.8×08×1.2 meters, without of course including the support bases (1) and various forms of transport and handling equipment (33) and the imprinted goals rotation system (8)

[0047] In FIGS. 1,2 is presented a perspective front and rear view of an ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, where the present invention is exemplified in these figures in flat form and may optionally be fixed on support bases (1) and various forms of transport and handling equipment (33) when used as an educational trap type targeting framework, as well as creating material shooting sites in the form of external and internal walls, and also can be mounted on surfaces as side walls, ceiling, floor in the form of one-sided coating with the compact metal sheet (2) being in touch with these surfaces.

[0048] As presented in FIGS. 3 and 4, an ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, according to the present invention comprises a metallic compact sheet (2) of rectangular cross section from high hardness steel bearing a metal support frame (3) of rectangular cross-section and high hardness which is fixedly screwed around the metal compact sheet (2), apart from the bottom side and also has suitable suspension points (9), a metal support frame (4) of rectangular cross section from high hardness steel having a layer of numerous metal plates of high hardness in a specific arrangement to each other to create repeated metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5), a hybrid elastomer (6), a spreadable material of a one component based polyurethane and synthetic acrylic resins which is injected into the metal frame (4) and forms an elastomer layer (14), a fragments outlet and concentration hopper (7) of high hardness metal and optionally support bases (1) and various forms of transport and handling equipment (33) and also an imprinted goals rotation system (8)

[0049] Specifically, the present invention consists of a compact metal sheet (2) of rectangular cross section from high hardness steel of at least 10 mm thickness. In its perimeter is affixed a metal support frame (3), apart from its bottom side, which is equipped with suitable suspension points (9) when mounted on surfaces as side walls, ceiling, floor, etc., in which is placed a metal support frame (4) of rectangular cross section from high hardness steel, of equal size and at least 6 mm thickness, in which is welded a layer of numerous metal plates of high strength steel to a specific arrangement to each other in which is injected a selected hybrid elastomer (6), spreadable material of one component, based on polyurethane and synthetic acrylic resins.

[0050] In FIG. 5 is presented the preferable arrangement way of metal plates which form the repeated mesh with rhomboid shape (5), without excluding any other configuration. Specifically, the metal plates of special design are of two types A (10) and B (11) with a different repeating pattern. They are of same thickness but different length and width and the same number is used by each type.

[0051] Type A (10), with at least 10 mm thickness, is bearing along its length equal-sized intends (12) with at least 50 mm distance each other, while type B (11), of 10 mm thickness also bears along its length equal-sized intends (13) of greater length, indicatively with a distance of at least 100 mm to each other.

[0052] The metal plates type A and B (10,11) are of rectangular shape with enhanced surface hardness and strength, and are welded to the metal support frame (4) so that their thickness generates practically the metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5). As presented in FIG. 5, the assembly technique is that first the plate type B (11) is placed with an inclination of 45° degrees to the vertical side of the metal support frame (4), with its intends (13) to form the outer surface of the parallel arranged plates. The distance between plates type B is identical. Subsequently the plates type A (10) are placed by the same way with an inclination of 45° degrees, having equal distance from each other, but on the other vertical side of the metal support frame (4) with its intends (12) to form the inner surface of the parallel arranged plates.

[0053] The result of plates placement by this way is the vertical joint of the formed respective parallel arranged plates, since their respective intents (12,13) are in direct contact in a way to generate a repeated mesh with rhomboid shape (5), with the surfaces of welded plates type A and B (10,11) to form the front side of the metal support frame (4).

[0054] It should be noted that the placement of the plates on the metal support frame (4) take place in a way as to cover its largest possible surface. Specifically the width of metal plates type A and B (10,11) is appropriately designed so that the height of the formed metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5) to cover a specific height area in order to meet the design objectives of the present invention.

[0055] Over the metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5) of the metal plates type A and B (10, 11), as presented in FIG. 6, is injected a selected hybrid elastomer (6), a spreadable material of one component, based on polyurethane and synthetic acrylic resins, which creates a compact elastomeric material layer (14) of suitable thickness so as to cover the required height of the metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5). The injection technique lies in that the metal support frame (4), is placed with its front surface looking down, so as not concaves/curvatures are generated, and then the appropriate amount of the hybrid elastomer (6) is injected, which is being cooled and formed directly to the elastomeric compact layer (14).

[0056] The elastomeric layer (14) constitutes the impact side of projectiles and is a material of high percent of elongation at break, of high strength diffusion, cutting, pressure and friction, of low permanent deformation, suitable for resistance to penetration by projectiles without its destruction, absorbing impact energy thereof and retaining fragments of the projectiles within mentioned layer.

[0057] The selection of the hybrid elastomer (6) lies in that it has a high percentage of self-healing since it is an amorphous elastomeric consisting of molecular chains which are highly twisted, eccentric and coiled, and on the application of the tension of a tensile load, in particular the throwing missile, takes place the partial uncoiling, untwisting, the arrangement and the final resulting elongation of the chains towards tension. The chains of selected elastomer are capable, upon termination of the tension, to immediately bounce back to earlier formulations resulting in the macroscopic piece of material to return to its original shape. Also the fact that the hybrid elastomer (6) is molded ensures the protection of old and new surfaces with a single vapor permeable elastic membrane of high strength to moisture, high temperatures and UV rays.

[0058] Then, since the elastomeric layer has been created (14) on the metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5) of metal plates type A and B, the metal support frame (4) is placed inside the metal compact layer (2) and is fixed to the metal frame support (3). In FIG. 7, is presented the final configuration of the single surface (15) forming the ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, as results after their joint, with emphasis on the layout of metal plates type A and B (10,11).

[0059] The configuration of the single surface (15) forming the ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, results to the formation of a gap, as presented in FIG. 8, in which takes place the projectiles residues flow (16) (fragments-powders) by gravity to the bottom of the metal support frame (3) of the metal compact layer (2), in order to allow the output of these residues (16) from the interior of the single surface (15) and thus taking place the simultaneous cleaning from those.

[0060] At the bottom of the single surface (15), as presented in FIGS. 2 and 8, wherein there is no metal support frame (3), a fragments outlet hopper is adjusted (7) in a suitable support base (17). The placement of the fragments outlet hopper of (7) to the support base (17) offers the ability of easy movement and thereby cleaning of the outlet hopper (7), which may have various sizes and shapes from that illustrated. Also, the special handle (32) of its easy movement, is shown.

[0061] Optionally, the outer surface of ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition of the present invention is surrounded by the imprinted goals rotation system (8).

[0062] Specifically it concerns an ergonomically designed imprinted goals rotation system, which are printed in a special paper surface (18). The operating principle of this system is the fact that after the use of ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, the user can via a wired/wireless handling and specifically by pressing a button (19) to make it again ready for use, since it takes place automatically the change of the special paper surface (18).

[0063] As presented in FIGS. 9,10, the imprinted goals rotation system (8) comprises to its rear side of two vertical metal shafts (19,20) which perform rotary motion, while at its front side, there is the special paper surface (18) with the shaded view.

[0064] The operating mode is described in the following steps:

[0065] a) The vertical metal shaft (19) is rotated by means of a drive electromotor (21), so that the specific paper surface (18) to be wrapped around it, while

[0066] b) the second vertical shaft (20), performing a free movement, is rotating in the opposite direction, in order the special paper surface (18) to be unwounded therefrom.

[0067] Through above mentioned process, the vertical metal shaft (19) collects the already “beaten” targets around it, contrary to the vertical metal shaft (20) which is unwounded to make happen the circular motion display of the special paper surface (18) with the net-non “beaten” targets.

[0068] In order to support the vertical metal shafts (19,20), two metal bases (22,23) are used which are mounted respectively on the top and bottom of the compact metal sheet (2). In addition, to each end of the metal bases (22,23) are placed two cylindrical metal shafts (30) to assist moving of the entire special paper surface.

[0069] Two metal plates (24, 25) of equal size to each other, connected to the upper metal base (22) prevent movement of the vertical metal shafts (19, 20) while allowing rotation.

[0070] Correspondingly, two other metal plates (26,27)) of equal size, connected to the lower metal base (23) via two bearings (28,29), prevent movement of the vertical metal shafts (19,20), and simultaneously allow their rotation.

[0071] In FIG. 11 is presented the capability of an ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition, according to the present invention, to be shot by projectiles (31) from different angles and distances.

[0072] The ecological shooting training panel for any type and caliber ammunition according to the invention has the capability to absorb incoming projectiles (31) within the single surface (15), to destroy them completely by pulverizing their metallic mass and to retain fragments and hazardous dust (16) thereof within, so as to prevent their ricochet and output (16, 31) and render it safe to use by any trainee.

[0073] Finally in FIG. 12, is presented the capability of direct replacement of any part, making it a functional and economical equipment kit. FIG. 12 illustrates the application of a direct replacement and repair of a compact elastomeric material layer (14), by injecting the hybrid elastomer (6), a spreadable component of one material, based on polyurethane and synthetic acrylic resins, in the repeated metal mesh with rhomboid shape (5).