Collapsible Bag Target
A bag target and a method of manufacturing the bag target configured to substantively decrease in size for storage, shipment and/or display. The bag target is further configured to absorb and dissipate essentially all of the kinetic energy of a high energy projectile such as an arrow or a crossbow bolt.
1 . A method of manufacturing a bag target, the method comprising:
providing a filler;
providing a filler bag;
filling the filler bag with the filler;
sealing the filler bag with the filler disposed therewithin;
providing an impermeable bag;
placing the sealed filler bag inside the impermeable bag;
evacuating at least some air from the filler, the filler bag, and the impermeable bag; and
hermetically sealing the impermeable bag with the filler bag disposed therewithin.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein evacuating at least some air comprises creating at least a partial vacuum within the impermeable bag.
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein evacuating at least some air comprises compressing the filler, the filler bag, and the impermeable bag.
4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein the step of compressing comprises pressing in a press.
5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein the step of compressing comprises rolling.
6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein evacuating at least some air comprises:
decreasing an amount of space occupied by the filler within the filler bag; and
decreasing an amount of space occupied by the filler bag within the impermeable bag.
7 . The method of claim 6 , comprising:
unsealing the impermeable bag;
permitting air to enter the filler bag and the filler therewithin; and
restoring the filler bag to approximately its original size.
8 . The method of claim 7 , comprising agitating the filler bag to increase a rate at which air returns to the filler.
9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein
the filler bag is made of a breathable material; and
at least the outer layer of the filler bag is made of a compliant material.
10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein
the bag target is defined at least in part by the sealed filler bag having the filler disposed therewithin; and
the filler and the filler bag dissipate essentially all of the kinetic energy of a projectile penetrating the bag target.
11 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the filler comprises a material exhibiting a substantial reduction in volume when air is removed therefrom.
12 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the filler is one or more of a compressible material, a high air content compressible material, a low density foam, and vinyl coated fiberglass strands.
13 . A method of manufacturing a bag target, the method comprising:
providing a filler;
providing an impermeable bag;
filling the impermeable bag with the filler;
evacuating at least some air from the filler and from the impermeable bag; and
hermetically sealing the impermeable bag with the filler disposed therewithin.
14 . A bag target, comprising a sealed filler bag comprising a filler disposed therewithin, wherein the bag target dissipates essentially all of the kinetic energy of a projectile penetrating the filler bag.
15 . The bag target of claim 14 , wherein evacuating at least some air from the filler substantively decreases a space occupied by the filler.
16 . The bag target of claim 15 , wherein the filler is one or more of a compressible material, a high air content compressible material, a low density foam, and vinyl coated fiberglass strands.
17 . The bag target of claim 14 , wherein evacuating at least some air from the filler bag substantively decreases a space occupied by the bag target.
18 . The bag target of claim 17 , wherein the bag target is restored to approximately its original size when air is permitted to enter the filler bag.
19 . The bag target of claim 14 , comprising an impermeable bag, wherein the impermeable bag is hermetically sealed after substantively decreasing a space occupied by the filler bag.
20 . The bag target of claim 14 , wherein
the filler bag is made of a breathable material; and
at least the outer layer of the filler bag is made of a compliant material.
21 . A bag target, comprising a hermetically sealed impermeable bag comprising a filler disposed therewithin, wherein the bag target dissipates essentially all of the kinetic energy of a projectile penetrating the hermetically sealed impermeable bag.