RU233574U1 - SHOOTING TARGET WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF SIMULATING A RETURN SHOT - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to shooting targets. This technical solution can be implemented in the form of a shooting target with the ability to simulate a return shot, which is a single unit with a striking metal surface located on one side, an impact sensor located on the back side and connected to each other, an electronic board of the control unit with external communication elements, connection connectors, a power supply unit, optical laser transmitters located along the edges of the unit and fixed with fasteners. The technical result is the ability to create conditions for a real shooting battle during training. 10 clauses, 3 figs.

Description

[1] The technical solution relates to targets, namely a shooting target with the ability to simulate a return shot.

LEVEL OF TECHNOLOGY

[2] There are various technical solutions related to shooting targets of varying degrees of complexity and focus.

[3] Also known are the following preparation methods:

practice at a training ground or shooting range. Targets are set up at different distances from the shooter, some of them imitate an opponent with a weapon, some - without one. The shooter's actions depend on the type of target (open fire before cover or move to it immediately). Various covers are also set up, which determine the choice of shooting position (standing, kneeling, lying down, etc.). During skill practice, you need to move between covers and shoot from behind them;

use of a large mirror. It is installed in front of the shelter so that the sportsman-shooter can see part of his silhouette visible to the enemy. When using a mirror, you can work "idle" on your reflection (imitation of an enemy shooting from behind the shelter);

practicing changing positions. It is necessary to outline reserve firing positions in cover or nearby cover in advance and be ready to occupy them in accordance with the changing combat situation. It is also necessary to practice changing firing positions and shifting the weapon from one hand to the other;

shelters of various types, heights and shapes; practice adopting various positions for shooting from behind shelters of various types and heights;

a shooting duel in which sports shooters, using terrain conditions or specially created "labyrinths of cover", fire at each other in accordance with changing conditions of a shooting battle.

[Svetlichny E.G. Formation of shooting skills from behind cover among students of educational organizations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs / E.G. Svetlichny, V.V. Shanko, A.A. Zhamborov // Problems of modern pedagogical education. - 2021. - No. 72-2. - P. 239-242. - EDN ATHOAQ.]

[4] The prior art discloses a solution described in RU 99145 U1 "SHOOTING TRAINING COMPLEX WITH A RETURN FIRE SYSTEM", LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY "HERZ" (RU), published: 10.11.2010, which presents a shooting training complex containing a protective gallery in which a projection screen is located on one side, and a firing line on the opposite side, as well as a control computer, wherein between the screen and the firing line a multimedia projector for frontal projection of a target onto the screen and an electro-optical observation device with a hit detection device, which is designed with the possibility of visualizing the hit mark, are connected to the control computer, characterized in that it is equipped with a return fire throwing device in the form of a rotary device for throwing solid elements and means for tracking the position of the shooter and aiming return fire, connected to the control computer, and the line The shooting system is designed with the ability to move the shooter.

[5] The prior art discloses a solution described in RU 2530464 C1 "SHOOTING TRAINING COMPLEX", OPEN JOINT-STOCK COMPANY "RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION "PRIBOR" (RU), published: 10.10.2014, which presents a shooting training complex that includes a screen mounted indoors for visualizing the target environment from a multimedia projector and a video camera that records the shooting results, which are visualized and archived in a computer with exercise programs, connected to a return fire system containing a paintball marker and a rotary device for observing the shooter at the firing line with a weapon equipped with a laser pulse emitter simulating shots, characterized in that the paintball marker is mounted on a rotary platform equipped with autonomous drives for horizontal and vertical movement, where the an infrared spotlight and a video camera for tracking the reflective mark on the arrow, displayed in the computer, which is additionally connected to the weapon identification unit and the individualization of its laser pulses by radio beacons mounted in their magazine box, which are functionally connected through the weapon trigger to the laser pulse emitter.

[6] The disadvantages of the solutions known from the state of the art are the lack of the ability to create conditions for real firefighting during training, with situations where return fire is conducted with all the advantages for training that follow from this circumstance, as well as the difficulty in operational movement and deployment.

ESSENCE OF THE TECHNICAL SOLUTION

[7] The technical problem solved by the declared technical solution consists of eliminating the shortcomings inherent in existing analogues.

[8] The main technical result of using this technical solution is to provide the opportunity during training to create conditions for a real firefight with situations where return fire is conducted with all the advantages for training that follow from this circumstance.

[9] There is also an additional technical result in the form of ensuring the mobility of the shooting target and the ease of its installation and use.

[10] These technical results are achieved by using a shooting target with the ability to simulate a return shot, which is a single block with a striking metal surface located on one side, an impact sensor located on the back side and connected to each other, an electronic control unit board with external communication elements, connection connectors, a power supply, optical laser transmitters located along the edges of the block and fixed with fasteners.

[11] This technical solution can be implemented in the form of a shooting target with the ability to simulate a return shot, which is a single block with a striking metal surface located on one side, an impact sensor located on the reverse side and connected to each other, an electronic control unit board with external communication elements, connection connectors, a power supply, optical laser transmitters located along the edges of the block and fixed with fasteners.

[12] The metal surface to be hit can be made in the form of any geometric figure.

[13] The number and location of optical laser transmitters and their mounts may vary depending on the need for direction correction and the complexity of simulating a return shot.

[14] Additional photo sensors may be located on the affected metal surface.

[15] The metal surface to be hit may be made of armored material.

[16] The shooting target may be additionally equipped with supports or fastening elements for fixation.

[17] A strain gauge can be used as an impact sensor, which allows for the detection of a direct hit or a ricochet, as well as the detection of a hit by a full round or a part of it.

[18] A three-axis sensor can be used as an impact sensor, which allows for additional determination of the impact direction.

[19] The shooting target may be painted with camouflage paint.

[20] The front part of the shooting target may be painted with camouflage paint.

[21] The shooting target can be mounted on a movable platform.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Fig. 1 – electrical diagram of the device.

Fig. 2 – general view of the device in one of the embodiments.

Fig. 3 – drawings of the device in one of the embodiments in different projections. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE TECHNICAL SOLUTION

[22] The main technical result of using this technical solution is to provide the opportunity during training to create conditions for a real firefight with situations where return fire is conducted with all the advantages for training that follow from this circumstance.

[23] There is also an additional technical result in the form of ensuring the mobility of the shooting target and the ease of its installation and use.

[24] These technical results are achieved by using a shooting target with the ability to simulate a return shot, which is a single block with a striking metal surface located on one side, an impact sensor located on the back side and connected to each other, an electronic control unit board with external communication elements, connection connectors, a power supply, optical laser transmitters located along the edges of the block and fixed with fasteners.

[25] This technical solution can be implemented in the form of a shooting target with the ability to simulate a return shot, which is a single block with a striking metal surface located on one side, an impact sensor located on the back side and connected to each other, an electronic control unit board with external communication elements, connection connectors, a power supply, optical laser transmitters located along the edges of the block and fixed with fasteners.

[26] This technical solution is primarily intended for training sports shooters in tactical shooting (paintball; airsoft; practical shooting according to IDPA and IPSC rules and others using projectiles/ammunition, as well as in phygital sports - tactical shooting). Using this target does not require additional preparation of the weapon for the training session and any changes in the performance characteristics of the weapon. The sports shooter puts on an overhead bandage over his equipment and begins training. Fire at the target is conducted from the shooter's standard weapon.

[27] This technical solution relates to instrumental and pedagogical control in sports, promotes the development of shooting skills from behind cover, the development of reaction speed to changing conditions of a shooting battle, increases the tactical and technical equipment of the sportsman-shooter, records the results of the training exercise (time, number of hits on the target, number of missed “return shots”, etc.).

[28] In order to create conditions for a real shooting combat "return fire and defeat of the shooter-athlete" from the existing training methods it is possible to use only a duel between shooters or groups of shooters. The use of a shooting target with an imitation of a return shot (or a group of targets) allows to exclude from the training process the factor of erroneous actions of the opponent, as well as the factor of fatigue of the opponent. A programmed return shot according to one of the algorithms requires the shooter to constantly monitor his actions, the surrounding space and take tactically verified actions to achieve the result - hitting the target and leaving the line of return fire. A variety of algorithms and the ability to create target complexes of varying complexity and configuration allows to avoid the formation of "standard motor compositions" in the shooter, requires a constant improvement in the technical equipment of actions and the use of "original" schemes and methods of firing, movement and use of shelters, which also allows to avoid monotony and schematicness in training sessions, adds interest and increases the motivation of the shooter. The use of a mobile shooting target with a simulated return shot or a group of such targets allows the creation of conditions for training the skills of attacking or defensive actions of a sports shooter, as well as actions in pairs or as part of a tactical group of sports shooters.

[29] A shooting target with a simulated return shot in a particular embodiment is a monoblock made of a striking metal surface (plate) equipped with an impact sensor. On the back side of the target there is a plastic container, inside of which there is a strain gauge (impact sensor), an electronic control unit board with external communication elements (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and connection ports), a power supply (battery), fastening elements for the return shot simulator, and target fastening/installation elements.

[30] The container is secured with screws, the same screws attach the supports to the target and the rods – the holder of the laser emitter. On the front part of the target, a photo sensor can be attached to the screw heads to transform the target for use with laser tag and fire tag weapons.

[31] USB, Tape-c, ZEG/EEG or GX connectors are required for charging the battery, connecting for updating, and connecting for control from a remote control.

[32] The laser emitter is connected to the power supply and control board by electrical wires that pass inside the rod-holder. The remaining elements inside the container, including the connectors, are also connected to each other by electrical wires (Fig. 1 shows the electrical diagram of the device).

[33] The direction of the radiation is determined by a special fastening system at the ends of the rod - holder. In the described particular variation of the implementation (the general view of the device in this version of the implementation is shown in Fig. 2, in Fig. 3 - drawings of the device in this version of the implementation in different types of projection) two emitters are installed to balance the target in the transverse plane. The number of emitters can be greater, which will allow to build a target environment of varying complexity. Each emitter can block the exit from a certain cover, which will force the sportsman-shooter to look for additional tactical opportunities and moves to avoid being hit by a "return shot"

[34] To simulate a shot, an optical laser transmitter is used, a small laser module that generates a narrow and directed beam of light. The laser module operates on the basis of a semiconductor crystal that emits light photons. These photons accumulate inside the resonator and, when they reach a certain energy level, act to cause the release of energy in the form of a narrow and bright laser beam (the operating principle of weapons in laser tag and firetag). The laser transmitter is installed in the same block with a metal target through fastening elements. Installation of a laser transmitter with the ability to change the direction of radiation. To record the hit of a "return shot" of a laser transmitter, a photodetector is required, which is located on an overhead bandage in the amount of one or more pieces and is attached to the body of the athlete-shooter. There may be several bandages, placed on different parts of the body (head, limbs). Photodetectors detect laser light and transmit information about the hit to the electronic control unit of the overhead bandage, accompanying it with an audible signal. All information from the training session: the number of hits on the metal target plate, the time and periods between hits on the metal target plate, the number of "pricks" of the "return shot" with a laser beam are analyzed and recorded by a special information application (electronic program) in the form of positive action points (hits on the target) and negative action points (return "pricks" with a laser beam). The electronic program for a computer installed on a computer, smartphone and other media is interfaced with the target control unit and the control unit of the patch bandage via wireless communication (via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) and performs the following tasks:

i. switching on/off the shooting target with imitation of a return shot, control of elements;

ii. accounting for the number of laser beam hits on all photodetectors;

iii. recording the number of hits on the metal plate of the target;

iv. taking into account the parameters of hitting the metal plate of the target (time from the start of the exercise, the period between hits, etc.);

v. control of the laser transmitter according to the main algorithms:

"Return Shot", the laser transmitter is activated after hitting the metal plate of the target, immediately or with a programmable time delay;

"Haunting Fire", the laser transmitter turns on automatically at certain intervals (for example - every three seconds);

"Barrage Fire", laser transmitter operates continuously;

“Controlled fire”, the inclusion and nature of the laser transmitter is determined by the operator/judge;

“Total defeat”, switching off the laser transmitter after a certain number of hits on the metal plate of the target (for example, after five recorded hits);

report on the target's performance (duration, number of hits, number of "pricks" of the "return shot").

[35] The basic model of the target is stationary, for firing from one side. The target elements and the patch are connected wirelessly using Bluetooth technology or similar. The metal plate of the target has a circular shape and is connected to the "shot simulator" in a single unit. A protective net can be used to protect the laser transmitter from damaging shots and/or fragments of small arms ammunition.

[36] A shooting target with a simulated return shot can be installed stationary on the ground or in a shooting range, using camouflage elements, and moved during a training session depending on the tasks set. A group of such targets can be used to create a complex environment. Also, a shooting target with a simulated return shot can be used in competitive activities to increase the entertainment value and objectivity of judging.

[37] Long-term metal target plate - when shooting with sport ammunition (paintball; plastic ball - airsoft or action air for practical shooting; metal ball when shooting from pneumatic weapons (such as PM); crossbow or bow arrow; metal/rubber ball for a slingshot and other throwing projectiles), coupled with an impact sensor allows you to record all hits (unlike paper/cardboard targets), as well as determine the time intervals between hits. Easily moves around the shooting range or polygon/shooting range, conveniently camouflaged. Remote access to information about successful shooting. When installing an armored plate, it is possible to shoot at the target from a sport firearm, using a lead bullet, shot, buckshot and other ammunition. When using a shooting target with a simulated return shot with an armored plate of the metal target surface for training law enforcement officers and/or military personnel, it is possible to use standard firearms, with a full recreation of combat conditions.

[38] To train sports shooters using sports weapons such as laser tag and fire tag, the target can be equipped with a photo sensor on the front part to record and evaluate hits from shots from the weapon’s laser transmitter.

[39] Laser transmitter for simulating a return shot. Its advantages are as follows:

guaranteed response, without factors inherent to a person (fatigue, distraction, unpreparedness to shoot, psychological “disorganization”);

saving ammunition, as opposed to a two-way shootout “When using sporting firearms or standard weapons of law enforcement agencies/military forces, a two-way shootout is impossible for obvious reasons”;

absolute reliability when recording a hit;

the use of an algorithm in control allows for the precise reproduction of identical shooting conditions for different participants, thereby providing objective data for comparing different shooting athletes;

The use of various operating algorithms allows for instantaneous changes in the “battle pattern”, thereby improving the training of the sports shooter.

[40] A photodetector placed on various parts of the body allows an objective assessment of the skill of camouflage and use of cover by the sportsman-shooter. By changing the number and locations of photodetectors on the body of the sportsman-shooter, we get the opportunity to correct his movement and motivate him to use various methods of movement and use of cover, breaking the “schematicity” of actions, developing the technical preparedness of the sportsman-shooter.

[41] The electronic control unit allows for the creation of any variety of shooting combat models, and its automation solves the issue of copying and accurately reproducing combat conditions for different sports shooters. Using the device's mobility, including installation on a mobile platform (rails, suspension, etc.), allows for the creation of various shooting combat models in a shooting range, on a training ground/shooting range, and on regular, unprepared terrain (subject to compliance with the rules for using sporting weapons), which expands the possibilities for conducting training and competitions to an infinite number of options (limited only by the area of the shooting range, training ground/shooting range).

[42] The general arrangement of the technical elements of the shooting target with the imitation of a return shot has never been used before. Its use allows previously inaccessible elements to be included in the training process of sports shooters:

guaranteed "Return Fire" from the target;

absence of errors on the part of the "target opponent";

remote access to recording the shooting results of the sportsman-shooter and "return fire";

Increasing the laser beam "spot" or the number of laser beams allows for a reduction in "blind" zones, forcing the shooter to look for safer ways to hit the target;

a target environment that changes during the movement of the sportsman-shooter, by turning on and off several targets, moving them, or changing the “return shot” algorithms;

"standardization" and precise reproduction of shooting combat conditions for different participants.

[43] It is obvious to a person skilled in the art that specific embodiments of this technical solution are described here for illustrative purposes; various modifications are permissible that do not go beyond the scope and essence of the scope of this technical solution.

Claims (11)

1. A shooting target with the ability to simulate a return shot, which is a single unit with a striking metal surface located on one side, an impact sensor located on the back side and connected to each other, an electronic control unit board with external communication elements, connection connectors, a power supply unit, optical laser transmitters located along the edges of the unit and fixed with fasteners. 2. A shooting target according to item 1, characterized in that the metal surface to be hit is made in the form of an arbitrary geometric figure. 3. A shooting target according to item 1, characterized in that the number and location of optical laser transmitters and mounts for them varies depending on the need to correct the direction and the complexity of simulating a return shot. 4. A shooting target according to item 1, characterized in that photo sensors are additionally located on the metal surface to be hit. 5. A shooting target according to item 1, characterized in that the affected metal surface is made of armored material. 6. A shooting target according to item 1, characterized in that it is additionally equipped with supports or fastening elements for fixation. 7. A shooting target according to item 1, characterized in that a strain gauge is used as an impact sensor, which makes it possible to determine a direct hit or a ricochet, as well as to determine a hit by a full round of ammunition or part of it. 8. A shooting target according to item 1, characterized in that a three-axis sensor is used as an impact sensor, which makes it possible to additionally determine the direction of impact. 9. A shooting target according to item 1, characterized in that a camouflage paint is applied to the shooting target. 10. A shooting target according to item 1, characterized in that a camouflage paint is applied to the front part of the shooting target. 11. A shooting target according to item 1, characterized in that it is mounted on a movable platform.