Paintball loader drive system

The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive membe...

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Main Authors Christopher, James T, Banks, David M, Goddard, Chris T
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.07.2018
Subjects
BLASTING
HEATING
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
WEAPONS
WEAPONS FOR PROJECTING MISSILES WITHOUT USE OF EXPLOSIVE ORCOMBUSTIBLE PROPELLANT CHARGE
WEAPONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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Summary:The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member which in turn causes the feeder to rotate. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the position of the feeder relative to the drive member and actuates a motor when necessary.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201615290182