TARGET Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: testing of small-shot sporting weapons, in particular, targets with automated determination of close grouping and coordinates of the center of dispersion of small shots. SUBSTANCE: in the target, comprising a receiver including a receiving plate with a window separated by partitions into sections, funnelled openings-traps, the central section is made in the form of a circle, and the rest sections - in the form of segments enveloping it. The funnelled openings-traps have collecting bins with gates controlled by air cylinders and end position pickups. The target is furnished with an electronic balance provided with pans with unloading mechanisms and variable-induction measuring pickups; all pickups are electrically connected to a microprocessor control unit coupled to a control computer. Besides, the front plate carries a device for attachment and perforation of the check paper target. EFFECT: enhanced capacity of measurement and accuracy of determination of close grouping and coordinates of the center of dispersion of small shots. 8 dwg