Target clamping system
View Patent ↗An improved target clamp more securely holds a target in place when impacted by bullets or moved quickly by a target actuator.
1. A target system comprising:
a target having a first mounting post and a second mounting post;
a first mounting clamp comprising:
a mounting arm for engaging the first mounting post;
a first clamp arm disposed generally opposite at least part of the mounting arm;
a pair of flanges extending from the clamp arm and configured to contain the mounting arm between the flanges;
a first compressing device for forcing the first clamp arm toward the mounting arm and against the first mounting post; and
a second mounting clamp comprising:
a mounting arm for engaging the second mounting post;
a second, L-shaped clamp arm disposed generally opposite at least part of the mounting arm;
one or more flanges disposed to overlap an engagement between the second, L-shaped clamp arm and the mounting arm to reduce rotation of the second, L-shaped clamp arm;
a second compressing device for forcing the second, L-shaped clamp arm toward the mounting arm and against the second mounting post.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first compressing device comprises a manual adjustment mechanism.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first compressing device comprises a bolt and nut.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second compressing device comprises a manual adjustment mechanism.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second compressing device comprises a bolt and nut.
6. A mounting clamp of claim 1 , wherein the one or more flanges disposed to overlap an engagement between the second L-shaped clamp arm and the mounting arm are attached to the second, L-shaped clamp arm.
7. A mounting clamp of claim 1 , wherein the first clamp arm further comprises one or more projections on the clamping arm for engaging the target.