US3322108A

US3322108A - Automatic target throwing apparatus with rotary magazine

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Publication number: US3322108A
Application number: US342763A
Authority: US
Inventors: Charles R Hoag
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1964-02-05
Filing date: 1964-02-05
Publication date: 1967-05-30
Anticipated expiration: 1984-05-30

Description

C. R. HOAG May 39, 1967 AUTOMATIC TARGET THROWNG APPARATUS WITH ROTARY MAGAZNE 4 Sheets-Sheet l Filed Feb. 5. 1964 C. R. HOAG May 30, 1967 AUTOMATIC TARGET THROWING APPARATUS WITH ROTARY MAGAZINE 4 Sheets-Sheet Filed Feb.

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United States Patent O M 3,322,108 AUTOMATIC TARGET TI-IROWING APPARATUS WITH ROTARY MAGAZINE Charles R. Hoag, 420 W. Branch Road, Glenview, lll. 60025 Filed Feb. 5, 1964, Ser. No. 342,763 3 Claims. (Cl. 124-8) This invention relates to target traps, and is particularly directed to a completely self contained unit having gun, shells and targets, and which is user operated and eliminates the necessity for an attendant.

The unit of the present invention is adapted for use indoors or outside and may use .Z2-caliber scatter shot shells and a small clay target. The unit has means for dispensing a clip preloaded with shells upon insertion of a first coin. The clip may contain 7, 8, 9, 10, or any other desired number of shells. 'The user loads the clip into the gun himself and insertion of a second coin starts the machine in operation.

One of the main objects of the present invention is the provision of an improved target throwing apparatus which will overcome the problems and diculties with -prior forms of target throwing apparatus.

Another object is to provide target throwing lapparatus which will operate automatically and without requiring the user oaf the apparatus to apply the targets to the target throwing member, or to actuate the apparatus to throw the targets therefrom.

Another object is to provide a dial feed for insuring positive delivery of the target with minimum lbreakage or failure.

Another object is to provide target throwing apparatus wherein the actuating means for actuating the target throwing member to throw a target therefrom comprises a spring and a motor for actuating the target throwing member to tension the spring and to position where the spring is released to throw the target from the target throwing member.

Another object is to provide target throwing apparatus wherein there is a light which is lighted when the apparatus is set in operation by insertion of a coin in the coin receiving means and another light which is lighted when the target is about to be thrown from the target throwing member.

Another object is to provide target throwing apparatus wherein the target throwing member, the delivery means for delivering t-he target to the target throwing member and the actuating means for actuating the target throwing member are enclosed within an enclosure with the coin receiving means on the exterior of the enclosure, and with the enclosure having an opening through which the targets are thrown, and means for supporting a irearm on the exterior of the enclosure and llexibly connected with theenclosure.

YAnother object is to provide target throwing apparatus having delivery means for delivering the targets to the target throwing member which includes a target supporting member, a movable member having means for advancing the targets over the target supporting member, means or `advancing the movable member step by step, solenoid means controlling the advancing means, switch means in circuit with the solenoid means, and means on the target throwing member controlling the switch means .by movement of the target throwing member.

Another object is to provide target throwing apparatus wherein the delivery means for delivering the targets to the target throwing member includes a target supporting member having an opening through which targets are successively discharged to the target throwing member, a movable member for supporting the targets and having mea-ns for advancing the targetsl over the target supporting '3,322,108 Patented May 30, 1967 member to the opening, means for moving the targets from the movable member to the target supporting member, solenoid means controlling the movement of the targets rom the movable member to the target supporting member, switch means `in circuit with the solenoid means, and means on the target throwing member controlling the sbwitch means lby movement of the target throwing memer.

Another `object is to provide target throwing apparatus wherein the delivery means #for delivering targets to the target throwing member includes a target supporting member having an opening through which targets are successively discharged to the target throwing member, a movable member for supporting targets and having means for advancing targets over the target supporting member to the opening, means for advancing the mov.- able member step by step, means for moving the targets from the movable member to said target supporting member, irst solenoid means controlling the advancing means, rst switch means in circuit with the first solenoid means,

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. second solenoid means controlling the movement of the targets from the rotatable member to the target supporting member, second switch means in circuit with the second solenoid means, and means on the target throwing member controlling the first and second switch means by movement of the target throwing member.

Another object is to provide target throwing apparatus wherein the means on the target throwing member controlling the first and second switch means is positioned to operate the rst solenoid means rst and to operate the second solenoid means after the movable member is advanced :by the lirst solenoid means.

Another object is to provide target throwing apparatus wherein there is a notched wheel having teeth corresponding in number with the number of targets permitted for the coin inserted into receiving means; and also solenoid means having means for advancing the notched wheel with switch means for the solenoid means, and means on the target throwing member controlling the switch means by movement of the target throwing member.

Another object is to provide target throwing apparatus Ihaving a counter box for advancing the notched wheel to provide one or more additional targets where one or more targets are broken prior to being thrown from the target throwing means. Y

Another object is to provide target throwing apparatus wherein there is spring means operated lby actuation of t-he target throwing member for positioning the target in the desired position on the target throwing member.

Another object is to provide target throwing apparatus wherein there is a target supporting member of annular form having an opening through which targets are successively discharged to the target throwing member, and a rotatable mem-ber having means for advancing the targets over the supporting member to said opening.

Further features, advantages and adaptations of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, it being understood that the invention is limited only within the scope of the appended claims and not to the particular embodiment selected for illustration.

In the drawings:

FIGURE 1 is a prospective view of the enclosure of one form of target throwing apparatus embodying the present invention;

FIGURE 2 is a diagrammatic view showing the various elements of the target throwing apparatus of the present l target throwing member, the drive motor and spring ar- Vrangement .for the target throwing member and other aspects of the present invention;

FIGURE 4 is an end view of the framework of the enclosure showing the rearm supported thereon, the target throwing member, .the means for delivering the target to the target throwing member and the drive motor and adjustable spring means for the target throwing member;

FIGURE 5 is a fragmentary view partially in section showing the shaft on which the target throwing member is fixed to turn with the shaft; and also the sprocket wheel for turning the shaft and the target throwing member, the driven crank on the shaft with the spring connected to the crank and the drive pin for the crank;

FIGURE 6 is a view takenalong the line 6-6 of FIG- URE 5;

FIGURE 7 is a fragmentary prospective view showing the target throwing member with a target thereon, the target supporting member with the opening and the chute for delivering the targets to the target throwing member and the movable member for supporting targets and having means for advancing the targets over the target sup-y portin-g member to the opening;

FIGURE 8 is a transverse sectional view through the target supporting member and target and through one of the spring arms for positioning the target in the desired position on the target throwing member;

FIGURE 9 is an end View along the line 9-9 of FIG- URE 3 showing the solenoid actuated arm which cooperates with the pins on the rotatable target supporting and target advancing member for advancing said member step by step;

FIGURE 10 is a sectional View taken along the lines 10-10 of FIGURE 3 showing the solenoid actuated arm for cooperation with successive pins on the rotatable tar- 'get supporting and tar-get advancing member for accurately determining the amount of advance of the rotatable supporting and advancing lmember for each step by step ad-V indicated at 10, 12, 14 and 16 in FIGURE 4 having al front wall 17, a rear wall 18, a top wall 19 and end walls 20.

The top of the enclosure has a coverV 22 hinged at I Y 24 to the enclosure. The cover 22 carries a hinged member 25 which passes over a staple 26 and a padlock 28, for example, locks the cover 22 in closed position.

'I'he front wall 17 has lau opening 30 into t-he interior of the enclosure which may be provided with a shelf 32. A container 33 for targets and a container 34 for clips preloaded with shells or bullets are shown `within the interior of the enclosure. The opening 30 has doors 36 hinged at 38 and preferably provided with means, not shown, for locking the doors 36 closed.

On the top wall 19, for example, and exposed externally of the enclosure is a dispenser 44 for clips preloaded with shells having associated coin receiving means 42 on the front wall 17. Merely by way of an example a quarter inserted in the coin receiving means 42 will discharge a clip containing 7, 8, 9 or l0 shells at 44 for use by the user of the apparatus. The number of bullets or shells thus discharged and the amount of the inserted coin may vary widely within the scope of the present invention.

'i Also on the exterior of the enclosure, for example, on the front wall 17 is a coin receiving means, or coin box 46 in which a coin may be inserted at 47 to set the target Vthrowing apparatus in operation. Merely by way of illustration, a quarter inserted at 47 will set the apparatus in operation to throw the targets in the air. The number of targets thrown into the air and the amount of the coin inserted at 47 may vary widely within the scope of the present invention.

The top of the enclosure, for example, the top wall 19 has supports 48 and 50 fixed thereto for supporting the desired Igun or firearm S2. A chain or other flexible member 54 is connected to the gun or firearm 52 at 56. The opposite end of the member 54 is attached to the enclosure, for example, to the top wall 19 at 57. The chain or exible member 54 permits the firearm to be lifted from the supports 48 and 50 and to be used by the user of the apparatus in shooting at the Vtargets as they are thrown into the air. At the same time the chain or member 54 connects the firearm to the enclosure so that it may not be carried away.

The top of the enclosure, for example, the top w-all 19 has a green light 4at 56 and a red light at 58. As will hereinafter appear the green light lights when the apparatus is set in operation by insertion of a coin in the coin box 46. As will also hereinafter -appear the red light 58 is lighted when a target is about to be thrown from the apparatus.

Within the enclosure, as shown in FIGURES 3, 4 5, 6 and 7 is a target throwing member 60 fixed to turn with a shaft 62 which shaft 62 is journaled to turn, for example, in an inclined member 64. The axis of the shaft 62 and the axis of turning movement of the target throwing member 60 are arranged at an angle to the vertical so that the target shown at 66 will be thrown outwardly and upwardly at the desired angle through an openingV 68 in the rear wall 18 of the enclosure. One suitable angle will project the target to about ten feet above the ground at a distance of about'fty feet from the enclosure, but Y` this may vary. Y

An electric motor 70 is mounted at 72 on an inclined member 74 and has a driven shaft 76 inclined from the vertical to correspond with the inclination of the shaft 62 and the throwing member 60. The motor shaft 76 has a sprocket wheel 78 and the throwing member shaft 62V has a sprocket wheel 80 spaced from the sprocket wheel 78 as shown in FIGURE Y3. A chain 82 trained about the

sprocket wheels

78 and 80 turns the Vsprocket'wheel 80 by the motor 70.

Fixed to turn with the shaft 62 is a driven crank l84. The sprocket 80 turns on the shaft 62 .and carries a drive pin 86 which upon rotation of the sprocket wheel 80 by the motor 70 engages the driven crank 84 and rotates the same about the axis of the shaft 621A coiled spring 88 is connected to a lug 89 on the drivencrank 84 and at its opposite end the spring 88 is connected to a pivoted arm 174 as shown in FIGURE 3. Means is provided at 92 for adjusting the tension of the spring 88 to vary or control the throwing force imparted to the target throwing member 60 by the spring 88.

' Within the enclosure and beneath or partially beneath the cover 22 is means for delivering targets to the target throwing member 60. As shown in FIGURES 3 and 7 the tar-get delivery means comprises an annular target supporting member 94 having an opening 96 through which the targets 66 are successively discharged into a chute 98 which delivers the targets 66 onto the target throwing member 60 in its movement beneath the chute 98.

Above the supporting member 94 is a member'100 of disc form which is rotatable about its axis. The member 102 at the axis of the member 100 may be tubular to permit passing conductors therethrough. As shown in FIGURE 7 the outer periphery of the rotatable member Vis spaced inwardly from the outer periphery of the member 94 an amount about equal to the diameter of the target or clay bird 66.

Fixed at their inner ends at 104 to the rotatable member 100 for rotation with said member 100 are a multiplicity of vertically opening frames 106 havin-g parallel sides 108 and ends 110. The frames 106 are of a radial length to `receive two targets 466 with the outer target supported on the member 94 and the inner target 66 supported on the rotatable member 100. Step by step advancement of the member 100 in the direction of the arrows 112 in FIGURES 3 and 7 advances -the target 66 `over the supporting member 94 successively to the aaaaios l discharged through the opening 96 to position 0n the target throwing member 60.

With the next step by step advancement of the rotary member 100 following discharge of the outer target 66 lthrough the opening 96 the frame 106 from which the outer target has been discharged through the opening 96 moves the inner target 66 within said frame 106 into register with pin 114 which is actuated outwardly by a solenoid 116 to move the inner target outwardly to the supporting member 94 for step-by-step advancement to the opening 96 for discharge to the target throwing member 60. The pin 114 is retracted to the position shown in FIGURE 3 =by a spring 118 confined endwise between a xed abutment 120 and an abutment 122 on the pin 114. The outer end of the pin 114 may have la spring or resilient portion 124 so as not to injure the target or clay bird 66.

For the purpose of advancing the member 100 step by step the member 100 has a plurality of circularly spaced pins 126 radially inwardly of the frames 106 and with one pin 126 aligned radially with each frame 106. As shown in FIGURES 3 and 9 an arm 128 is pivoted on a station-ary pin 130 and has a `solenoid 132 for actuating the arm 128 counterclockwise about its pivot 130 as shown in FIGURE 3. As the arm 128 is thus actuated 'by the solenoid 132 it engages pin 126 and advances the member 100 in amount to move the next outer target 66 to position over the opening 96 for discharge to the target throwing member 60. The arm 128 is returned to position for engagement with the next pin 126 when ythe solenoid 132 is again energized by a spring 134.

For the purpose of yaccurately determining the amount of step by step rotary advancement of the member 100 a channel shaped arm 136 is pivoted at 138 for vertical swinging movement as shown in FIGURES andl 1l. The arm 136 has an opening 140 which fits over one of the pins 126 accurately to determine the amount of step by step advancement of the member 100. The arm 136 is lifted clear of the pin 126 lby :a solenoid 142 and is actuated to engage the opening 140 over successive pins 126 by la spring 143.

As shown in FIGURE 7 the target throwing member 60 is of generally plate-like form fixed at one end to turn with the shaft 62. The arm or member 60 has along one sidel an upstanding flange 144 for throwing or propelling lthe target or clay bird y66 from the member 60 as will hereinafter appear. The upstanding ange 144 has an inturned ange 146 along its upper edge. The flange 146 is preferably covered with rubber or rubberlike, or elastomer material at 148 for engagement with the disc-like target `66 without injuring the target, In throwing the target 66 from the member 60 the material at 148 also serves -to impar-t a spinning or rotation motion to the target 66 about the axis of its disc-like form.

Fixed on the upper surface of the throwing member 60 is a laterally extending member 150. As shown in FIGURES 3 and 7 a pair of relatively

weak leaf springs

152 and 154 are anchored to the member 156 at 1,58. In lthe turning movement of the arm 60 .about the axis of the shaft 62 in the direction of the arrows 160 in FIGURES 3 and 7 the

springs

152 and 154 successively engage the periphery of the target 66 .and properly posi- :tion the target 66 in the corner between the material 148 and the laterally extending member 150. The opposite edge of the throwing member 60 is turned downwardly at 162.

The throwing member 60 carries a pin 164 for movement with the throwing member. In the rotation of the throwing member 60 in the direction of the arrow as shown in FIGURE 2 the pin 164 successively engages the member 166 of a microswitch 168 for the

solenoids

132 and 142 as shown in FIGURE 2 and the member 170 of a micro-switch 172 for Ithe solenoid 116 as also shown in FIGURE 2.

As shown in FIGURE 3 the adjustment means 92 for the spring 88 comprises a member 174 pivoted at 176. The spring 88 is connected to the member 174 at 178. The member 174 is actuated about its pivot 176 to ad- Ijust the tension of the spring 88 by -member 180 screwed upon a threaded pin 182 and cooperating at 184 with the free end of the pivoted member 174. The speed at which the target 66 is thrown from `the throwing member 60 may thus be adjusted by adjusting the tension of the spring 88.

As shown diagrammatically in FIGURE 2 the target throwing apparatus of the present invention has an electric circuit supplied with electric current from a line 186 having contact :arms 188 movable into engagement with the contacts 190 in the circuit.

Insertion of a coin 192 in the coin receiving means 47 closes through conductors 194 a holding relay 195 and sets the motor 70 and Ithe target throwing apparatus in operation. The motor 70 starts turning the target throwing member 60 in a icounterclockwise direction as indicated by the larrow 160, from the position shown in FIGURE 3. In the turning movement of the target throwing member 60 the -pin 164 carried by the target throwing member 60 engages the member 166 of the micro-switch 168 and closes the micro-switch 168 and the

circuit

196, 197 and 198 for the

solenoids

132 and 142. The

arms

128 and 136 are thus operated, as previously described, to advance the member 100 one step. This moves an outer target 66 over the opening 96 through which it is delivered to the target throwing member 60 in the movement of the member 60 beneath the chute 98.

As the member 100 thus advances one step the pin 164 engages the member 170 of the micro-switch 172 and closes the micro-switch 172 and the

circuit

196, 200, 202, 204 and 206 for the solenoid 116. The pin 114 is thus Ioperated to move the inner target in the frame 106 from which the outer target 66 has 'been discharged to the throwing arm `60 outwardly in the frame 106 to position upon the `supporting member 94 for step by step advancement to the opening 96.

The closing of the micro-switch 172 also closes a circuit through a solenoid 208 through

conductors

210, 212

- and 206. Energization of the solenoid 208 actuates the sprocket wheel advancing member 214 to the left as shown in FIGURE 2. This advances the sprocket wheel 216 in the direction of the arrow 218 in the amount of one tooth. A stop member 220 cooperates with :the teeth of the sprocket wheel 216 for stopping the sprocket wheel at each one tooth advancement of the same.

The sprocket wheel 216 turns about or with the shaft 222 and the sprocket wheel 216 is shown as having ten teeth for the purpose of delivering ten successive targets to the target throwing member 60 for the coin 192 inserted in the coin receiving means 47. The number of targets supplied for the coin which is inserted may be varied Widely within the scope of the present invention by increasing or decreasing the number of teeth on the sprocket Wheel 216.

Adjacent to the sprocket wheel 216 is a normally closed switch 224 vwhich takes over after the apparatus is set in operation by the holding relay 195 which may trip open after the switch 224 takes over and the pin 226 moves out of engagement with lthe arm 228 of the switch 224. The pin 226 is carried by and moves with the sprocket wheel 216. Upon a complete revolution of the sprocket wheel 216 and after all targets for the inserted coin have been supplied the pin 226 engages the arm 228 and opens the switch 224 to shut oif the apparatus.

Manually operable :means 230 is provided on the end wall 20 of the enclosure for turning the sprocket Wheel 216 in a direction for providing one or more additional targets in case one or more targets are broken before being thrown from the apparatus. The means 230 may be turned manually, for example, by a member having a polygonal end which can be inserted in a corresponding opening 232 in the means 230 and turned to turn the 'sprocket wheel.

As the target throwing member 60 is rotated by the motor 70 through engagement of the pin 86 with the crank 84 the spring 88 is tensioned. As the target throwing member moves in the direction of the arrow 160 through 180 from the position shown in FIGURE 3 the tensioned spring 88 takes over and propels the target 66 from the target throwing member 60 and out through the opening `68 at the desired upward angle so that the person using the apparatus may shoot at the target with the firearm 52 and the bullets or shells supplied by the bullet dispenser 40` upon insertion of the desired coin.

The embodiment of the invention disclosed in the drawings and the specification is for illustrative purposes only and it is to be expressly understood that said drawings and the specification are not to be construed as a definition of the limits or scope of the invention, refer-V ence being had to the appended claims for that purpose.

I claim:

1. In target throwing apparatus, a target throwing member fixed to turn with a shaft, an annular target supporting member having an opening through which targets are successively discharged to said target throwing member, a rotatable member having means for advancing said targets over said target supporting member to said opening, means for advancing said rotatable member step by step, spring means for actuating said target throwing member to propel the target received from the target supporting member into the air, a motor for turning said target throwing member to tension said spring means and to position where said spring means is released to turn said target throwing member and to propel the target therefrom, said rotatable member supporting additional targets, means for moving the targets from said rotatable member to said annular target supporting member following the movements of the targets on said annular target supporting member to said opening for discharge to said target throwing member, first solenoid means controlling said advancing means, first switch means in circuit with said first solenoid means, second solenoid means controlling the movement of targets from said rotatable member to said target supporting member, second switch Vmeans in circuit with said second solenoid means, and

means on said tar-get throwing member controlling said first and second switch means by movement of said target throwing member. Y

2. In target throwing apparatus, a target throwing member fixed to turn with a shaft, an annular target supporting member having an opening through which targets .are successively discharged to said target throwing memtherefrom, said rotatable member supporting additional targets, means for moving the targets from said rotatable member to said annular target supporting member following the movements of the targets on -said annular target supporting member to said opening for discharge to said target throwing member, first solenoid means controlling said advancing means, first switch means in circuit with said first solenoid means, second solenoid means controlling the movement of targets from said rotatable member to said target supporting member, second switch means in circuit with said second solenoid means, and means on said target throwing member controlling -said first and second switch means and positioned to operate said first solenoid first and to operate said secondV solenoid after said rotatable member is advanced by 'said first solenoid means.

3. In target throwing apparatus, a target throwing member fixed to turn with a shaft, an annular target supporting member having an opening through which targets are successively discharged to said target throwing member, a rotatable member having means foradvancing said targets over said target supporting member to said opening, means for advancing said rotatable member step by step, spring means for actuating said target throwing member to propel the target yreceived from the target supporting member into the air, a motor for turning said target throwing member to tension said spring means and to position where said spring means is released to turn said target throwing member and to propel the target therefrom, said rotatable member supporting additional targets, means for moving the targets from said rotatable member to said annular target supporting member following the movement of the targets on said annular ta-rget supporting member to said opening for discharge to said target throwing member, first solenoid means controlling said advancing means, first switch means in circuit with said first solenoid means, second solenoid means controlling the movement of targets fronsaid rotatable Y member to said target supporting member, second switch means in circuit with said second solenoid means, means on said target throwing member controlling -said first and second switch means and positioned to operate said first solenoid first and to operate said second solenoid after said rotatable member .is advanced by said first solenoid means, and a light lighted by said second switch means as the target is about to be thrown into the air.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,806,461 9/ 1957 Giovagnoli 124-7 2,989,045 6/1961 Hodge et al. 124-48 X 3,008,712 ll/1961 Kohopka 273-1 3,012,428 12/196'1 Cissell 194-9 X 3,070,082 12/1962 Foster 124-8 3,093,127 6/1963 Starr 124-47 X 3,244,132 4/1966 Leichner et al. V124--8

Claims

3. IN TARGET THROWING APPARATUS, A TARGET THROWING MEMBER FIXED TO TURN WITH A SHAFT, AN ANNULAR TARGET SUPPORTING MEMBER HAVING AN OPENING THROUGH WHICH TARGETS ARE SUCCESSIVELY DISCHARGED TO SAID TARGET THROWING MEMBER, A ROTATABLE MEMBER HAVING MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID TARGETS OVER SAID TARGET SUPPORTING MEMBER TO SAID OPENING, MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER STEP BY STEP, SPRING MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID TARGET THROWING MEMBER TO PROPEL THE TARGET RECEIVED FROM THE TARGET SUPPORTING MEMBER INTO THE AIR, A MOTOR FOR TURNING SAID TARGET THROWING MEMBER TO TENSION SAID SPRING MEANS AND TO POSITION WHERE SAID SPRING MEANS IS RELEASED TO TURN SAID TARGET THROWING MEMBER AND TO PROPEL THE TARGET THEREFROM, SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER SUPPORTING ADDITIONAL TARGETS, MEANS FOR MOVING THE TARGETS FROM SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER TO SAID ANNULAR TARGET SUPPORT MEMBER FOLLOWING THE MOVEMENT OF THE TARGETS ON SAID ANNULAR TARGET SUPPORTING MEMBER TO SAID OPENING FOR DISCHARGE TO SAID TARGET THROWING MEMBER, FIRST SOLENOID MEANS CONTROLLING SAID ADVANCING MEANS, FIRST SWITCH MEANS IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID FIRST SOLENOID MEANS, SECOND SOLENOID MEANS CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF TARGETS FROM SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER TO SAID TARGET SUPPORTING MEMBER, SECOND SWITCH MEANS IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID SECOND SOLENOID MEANS, MEANS ON SAID TARGET THROWING MEMBER CONTROLLING SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEANS AND POSITIONED TO OPERATE SAID FIRST SOLENOID FIRST AND TO OPERATE SAID SECOND SOLENOID AFTER SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER IS ADVANCED BY SAID FIRST SOLENOID MEANS, AND A LIGHT LIGHTED BY SAID SECOND SWITCH MEANS AS THE TARGET IS ABOUT TO BE THROWN INTO THE AIR.