Design Notebook
10-15-04
medieval catapult design
"scorpion" style giant crossbow
stationary trebuchet
see-saw
mechanical slingshot
stationary device that sits on ground
equipped with a scope for range
catapult on wheels for mobility
trebuchet on wheels
arm-mounted launcher
spring loaded device
"magazine" clip device for immediate reload
human energy powered, jumping on a platform
bungee cord
autofire
multiple balloons launched at one time
portable but can be stationary
adjustable angle of launch
gasoline powered
big guy just throws balloon
"slide" ammo loader
multi-person operated
single-person operated
made of PVC for durability
launches 100 meters
see saw with bearing pivot point
giant balloon holder
use cloth for holder
use clip for holder
use cup or basket for holder
metal device for good looks
motion sensor release mech.
electric switch release
physical latch release
rod release
pull string realease
chemical powered
multiple bungee cords pull back to store energy
use rubber bands for potential energy
foot pedal
adjustable tension
laser precision
comes with targets
person sits inside it like a fort
nifty colors
makes music when it throws
compacts into tiny box
weight sensitive
timer release mechanism
aiming window
windshield
polic/fireman/army themes
make multiple products for combat use
amphibious for use in pool/grass
vehicle that can cruise and bruise
silent machine
night vision balloon launcher
high arching shot for overhead shot
voice activated release
many more ideas....
