Projectile shooting device

Abstract

A device for launching a projectile without using stored energy is provided. The device comprises a body, and a direct activation launching mechanism supported by the body, comprising a striking member, optionally a bias element exerting force on the striking member in the direction away from the projectile and configured such that release of any stored energy in the bias member is not transferred to the projectile in a manner which launches the projectile, and a plunger that, upon application of force by a user, engages the striking member and directly transfers the force exerted by the user to the projectile.

1 . A device for launching a projectile comprising: 
 a body, and    a direct activation launching mechanism supported by the body, comprising a striking member, an optional bias element exerting force on the striking member in the direction away from the projectile and configured such that release of any stored energy in the bias member is not transferred to the projectile in a manner which launches the projectile, and a plunger that, upon application of force by a user, engages the striking member and directly transfers the force exerted by the user to the projectile.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the striking member comprises an articulated arm.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the striking member comprises a lever arm pivotally secured to the body.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the plunger slidably engages the striking member, and wherein the plunger has a first end and a second end such that the second end is chamfered.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the plunger is the striking member.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1 , which is attached to a toy.  
   
   
       7 . A device for launching a projectile comprising: 
 a body, and    a direct activation launching mechanism supported by the body, comprising a striking member and a plunger that, upon application of force by a user, engages the striking member and directly transfers the force exerted by the user to the projectile.