Mechanical guns and projectors – Fluid pressure – Applied to intermediate projectile-engaging member
Patent
1986-12-01
1988-11-15
Hafer, Robert A.
Mechanical guns and projectors
Fluid pressure
Applied to intermediate projectile-engaging member
124 7, 124 48, 124 50, 124 77, 92134, F41B 1100
Patent
active
047841079
ABSTRACT:
A ball pitching system comprising a pneumatically actuated pitching arm and automatic ball feed system. The pneumatic actuation is provided by an automatic pressure sensor valve. Compressed air is provided by a DC compressor affixed to the frame of the pitching apparatus and may be powered by a conventional 12 volt vehicular battery system. In this manner the preselect pitching of baseballs and the like along a predefined trajectory can be provided at remote locations away from conventional power sources by using conventional automotive electrical supply. The system further provides a reliable, inexpensive assemblage require little maintenance and maximum enjoyment of use with baseballs and the like.
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Crisman Thomas L.
Hafer Robert A.
Moore Stanley R.
Sam Charles H.
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