Sequential target apparatus

Abstract

A configurable target apparatus comprises a support having a pair of spaced uprights and a pair of vertically spaced cross rails spanning the uprights to present a target area that includes front and rear spaced panels mounted on the support. The front panel has a target window and the rear panel provides an impact surface. A target is positioned within the target window between the panels. The support includes elements that engage the front and rear panels to provide for movement of each panel to and from an operative position in the target area.

1 . A configurable target apparatus comprising:
 a support having a pair of spaced uprights and a pair of vertically spaced cross rails spanning said uprights, the cross rails and the uprights defining a target area,   said target area including front and rear spaced panels mounted on the support, the front panel having a target window and the rear panel presenting an impact surface,   a target positioned within the target window and between said panels, and   said support including supporting elements engaging said front and rear panels and providing for movement of each panel to and from an operative position covering the target area.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said supporting elements include corner supports for aligning said panels with the target area. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 2 , wherein said corner supports are fixed to said uprights for supporting said front and rear panels for horizontal sliding movement to and from the operative position of each panel. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising a sequential target roll on said support presenting said target and containing additional, spaced targets moveable through the target area from said roll to a take-up device. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein a motor is connected to said take-up bar for rotatably feeding the targets through the target area. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein said targets are moveable in register with the target area from said roll to said take-up device. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein said take-up device includes a bar having a continuous longitudinal slot that is open on one end thereof to permit said sequential roll to be axially shifted along said bar, whereby to permit removal of a roll of used targets. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said front panel is moveable from its operative position to remove the front panel from the target area for replacement by another panel having an alternatively configured target window. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 8 , wherein said alternatively configured front panel has a B-27 target window. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said support presents a frame defining the target area, and includes anchoring structure on the frame for supporting an alternative target. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein said alternative target is an archery target adapted for use with an archery weapon. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said support includes an adjustable clamping means for securing an alternative target within the target area. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said front panel includes visual indicia thereon at the target window for alignment with said target therein. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 13 , further including a scoring guide for alignment with said visual indicia for scoring a target in said window. 
   
   
       15 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein said scoring guide includes scoring rings. 
   
   
       16 . A configurable target apparatus comprising:
 a support having a pair of spaced uprights and a pair of vertically spaced cross rails spanning said uprights, the cross rails and the uprights defining a target area,   said target area including front and rear spaced panels mounted on the uprights, the front panel having a target window and the rear panel presenting an impact surface,   a sequential target roll on said support containing spaced targets,   a take-up bar for receiving said targets and moving the targets-sequentially through the target area between said panels to said take-up bar,   said take-up bar having a continuous longitudinal slot open on one end thereof to permit said sequential roll to be axially shifted along said bar to remove the roll after use,   said front panel being removably replaceable with an alternatively configured front panel presenting a different target window,   said support having anchoring structure thereon for supporting an archery target upon removal of said panels, and   said support further including corner supports fixed to the uprights to retain said front and rear panels and provide for movement of each panel to and from an operative position covering the target area to permit removal and replacement thereof.