Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1989-08-24
1990-07-24
Grieb, William H.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
A63B 6300, A63F 902
Patent
active
049430645
ABSTRACT:
A dunk tank seat release mechanism is disclosed including a support that is disposable proximate the rear of a dunk tank. A seat is hingably attached to the support and is alternatable between generally horizontal and collapsed positions. A releasable gripping mechanism holds the seat in a generally horizontal position and includes a pair of opposing, pivotably interconnected stationary and movable jaws. A stationary handle is fixed to a stationary jaw and a movable handle is pivotably attached to the movable jaw. The jaws are biased closed when the movable handle is closed relative to the stationary handle to hold the seat. An actuator member extends between the stationary and movable handles generally laterally of the tank. The actuator member has a thickness between the handles such that a spacing of at least 3/8" is provided between the actuator member and the movable handle. A target is mounted to the actuator member to face generally forward of the tank. The actuator member is pivotably mounted to the support means so that engagement of the target with the predetermined force pivots the actuator member to engage and open the movable handle of the gripping mechanism. As a result, the jaws open and the seat is released.
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Grieb William H.
Noonan William E.
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