Multifunction Target Actuator

Abstract

A multifunction target actuator allows a bullet target to be selectively presented to a shooter such that a first side may be presented, a second side opposite the first side may be presented, and the target may be oriented so as not to be presented to the shooter. The actuator allows for quick and accurate movement of the target.

1 .- 41 . (canceled) 
     
     
         42 . A target actuator comprising:
 a first piston assembly;   a second piston assembly operably connected to the first piston assembly such that actuation of the first piston assembly pivots the second piston assembly; and   a shaft operably connected to the second piston assembly, such that actuation of the second piston assembly rotates the shaft.   
     
     
         43 . The target actuator of  claim 42 , further comprising a pivot plate, the first piston assembly being operably connected to the first pivot plate and the second piston assembly being attached to the pivot plate. 
     
     
         44 . The target actuator of  claim 43 , wherein the second piston assembly is disposed on the first pivot plate and pivotably attached thereto. 
     
     
         45 . The target actuator of  claim 43 , wherein the first pivot plate is attached to a first pivot tube. 
     
     
         46 . The target actuator of  claim 42 , further comprising a housing and wherein the first piston assembly is pivotably attached to the housing. 
     
     
         47 . The target actuator of  claim 43 , further comprising a second pivot plate and wherein the second piston assembly is operably connected to the second pivot plate. 
     
     
         48 . The target actuator of  claim 42 , wherein the shaft is a tube operably attached to a target such that rotation of the tube rotates the target. 
     
     
         49 . The target actuator of  claim 43 , wherein actuating the first piston assembly rotates the tube 90 degrees and wherein actuating the second piston assembly rotates the tube 90 degrees. 
     
     
         50 . The target actuator of  claim 42 , wherein the first piston assembly comprises a rotary piston. 
     
     
         51 . The target actuator of  claim 50 , wherein the second piston assembly comprises a rotary piston. 
     
     
         52 . The target actuator of  claim 51 , wherein the second piston assembly is disposed on top of the first piston assembly and is attached thereto such that actuating the first piston assembly pivots the second piston assembly. 
     
     
         53 . The target actuator of  claim 51 , wherein the second piston assembly has a piston assembly shaft and wherein the shaft operably connected to the second piston assembly is attached to the piston assembly shaft. 
     
     
         54 . The target actuator of  claim 51 , wherein the first piston assembly has a piston assembly shaft and wherein the second piston assembly is mounted on the piston assembly shaft. 
     
     
         55 . The target actuator of  claim 50 , wherein the rotary piston comprises a vane and pneumatic lines for moving the vane between a first position and a second position. 
     
     
         56 . A target actuator comprising:
 a first piston assembly, a second piston assembly and a shaft, the first piston assembly and the second piston assembly being connected to each other and to the shaft such that actuation of one of the first piston assembly and the second piston assembly pivots the second piston assembly and causes the shaft to pivot   
     
     
         57 . The target actuator of  claim 56 , wherein the first piston assembly comprises a cylinder and a rod movable relative to the cylinder such that injecting air in the cylinder moves the rod. 
     
     
         58 . The target actuator of  claim 56 , further comprising a first pivot plate and wherein the first piston assembly is attached to the first pivot plate. 
     
     
         59 . The target actuator of  claim 58 , wherein the second piston assembly is attached to the pivot plate in a manner wherein actuation of the first piston assembly pivots the second piston assembly. 
     
     
         60 . The target actuator of  claim 58 , wherein the second piston assembly is disposed on and pivotably attached to the first pivot plate. 
     
     
         61 . The target actuator of  claim 58 , wherein the first pivot plate is attached operationally between the first piston assembly and the second piston assembly. 
     
     
         62 . The target actuator of  claim 56 , further comprising a pivot plate and wherein the pivot plate is positioned operationally between the second piston assembly and the shaft. 
     
     
         63 . The target actuator of  claim 56 , wherein the first piston assembly is a rotary piston. 
     
     
         64 . The target actuator of  claim 56 , wherein the second piston assembly is a rotary piston. 
     
     
         65 . The target actuator of  claim 56 , wherein the first piston assembly comprises a first piston assembly shaft which is operationally connected to the second piston assembly such that actuation of the first piston assembly rotates the first piston assembly shaft thereby causing the second piston assembly to rotate.