Mechanical guns and projectors – Spring
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-02
2008-10-21
Ricci, John (Department: 3711)
Mechanical guns and projectors
Spring
C124S007000, C124S017000, C124S036000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07438068
ABSTRACT:
An interactive catapult training device is provided for teaching and demonstrating the principles of problem solving using tools and techniques of applied statistics, Six Sigma, lean manufacturing and other process excellence techniques. The device includes a base and a hub fixed to a position with respect to the base and removable from the base. A swing arm is coupled to and rotatable about the hub from a first angle to a second angle, the swing arm being removable from the hub. A cup is fixed to a position with respect to the swing arm and adapted to receive a projectile, the cup being removable from the swing arm. A spring is coupled between a first coupling point fixed with respect to the base and a second coupling point on the swing arm. The spring provides tension for setting the swing arm in motion from the first angle to the second angle. The spring can be removable from the first and second coupling points. Inputs that can be varied and measured include the first coupling point, the second coupling point, the first swing arm angle, the second swing arm angle, the hub position with respect to the base and the cup position with respect to the swing arm can be varied and measured. Outputs than can be measured include the linear distance and the angle of deviation of the launched projectile as well as cycle time for launching. The input and output data can be managed electronically for online teaching and learning.
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Oney Richard E.
Ricci John
Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.
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