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This invention relates to a remote controlled apparatus and method for training retrieving and other hunting dogs and replaces all functions field assistants would normally perform during training. These functions include throwing multiple birds and retrieving dummies from different locations, in va

This invention relates to a remote controlled apparatus and method for training retrieving and other hunting dogs and replaces all functions field assistants would normally perform during training. These functions include throwing multiple birds and retrieving dummies from different locations, in various directions and at various heights and angles, a gun shot sound, visual and audible assistance for the dog and protecting stored birds and retrieving dummies from the inexperienced dog. The apparatus is low in profile, light weight and portable so that a single trainer can transport, setup and control the training procedure without the need of assistants. Numerous safety features have been developed which limit the possibility of accidental injury.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] A remote controlled launcher for training retrieving and hunting dogs using launch mechanisms of the type formed with a firing chamber, firing pin means, trigger means for actuating the firing pin means for firing a blank cartridge placed in the firing chamber and a launch barrel de

[ I claim:] [1.] A remote controlled launcher for training retrieving and hunting dogs using launch mechanisms of the type formed with a firing chamber, firing pin means, trigger means for actuating the firing pin means for firing a blank cartridge placed in the firing chamber and a launch barrel designed for explosive release of gas from a blank cartridge for launching a retrieving dummy or bird mounted on the launch barrel comprising:a ground engaging frame means;a plurality of support means connected to said frame means, said support means supporting a plurality of said launch mechanisms with said launch barrels directed away from said frame means, said support means being individually pivotable with respect to said frame means for directing said plurality of said launch mechanisms in a plurality of directions and angles;a plurality of trigger control means mounted to said frame means for controlling and releasing said trigger means, comprising trigger servomotor means and arm means coupled to said trigger servomotor means for engaging said trigger means;whereby retrieving dummies or birds mounted on said launch barrels may be sequentially explosively launched in a plurality of directions by signals transmitted from a remote location by controlling current to said trigger servomotor means in response to said transmitted signals.