Modular golf discharge device

Abstract

The invention discloses modularized golf ball discharging equipment, and relates to the technical field of golf course equipment, the modularized golf ball discharging equipment comprises a base, and a guide module, a ball arranging module, a ball feeding module and a control module which are detachably connected with the base, the base is provided with a ball collecting groove and a ball conveying channel communicated with the ball collecting groove, a sunken groove communicated with the ball collecting groove is formed in the guide module, the ball arranging module is used for conveying the golf balls in the ball collecting groove to the ball conveying channel from the ball inlet hole, the ball feeding module is used for conveying the golf balls in the ball conveying channel to the outside of the ball outlet hole, and the control module is used for controlling the ball arranging module and the ball feeding module to operate. And the golf balls are sequentially sent out of the ball outlet holes. Accordingly, a series of operations such as automatic collection, arrangement, conveying and ball supply of golf balls can be achieved by arranging the multiple modules, meanwhile, all the modules are detachably connected with the base, parts are convenient to detach and replace, the maintenance cost is lower, and the efficiency is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of golf training equipment, and in particular to a modular golf ball discharging device. Background Art

[0002] With the popularity of indoor golf courses, more and more golf enthusiasts choose to practice and entertain in indoor environments. One of the core equipment of the indoor golf system is the ball delivery device, which is responsible for delivering the golf ball to the hitting area and ensuring that it enters the fairway smoothly and safely. However, the indoor golf ball delivery equipment currently on the market has a complex structure, and it is not convenient to repair and replace each component, which not only increases the maintenance time, but also may cause the equipment to be unable to be put into use in time, affecting the user experience. At the same time, the difficulty in replacing components also increases the maintenance cost, and the overall renewal of equipment has become a heavy burden for the operator. Summary of the invention

[0003] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a modular golf ball dispensing device, aiming to solve the problem of high maintenance cost of the existing golf ball dispensing device.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the modular golf ball discharging device proposed in the present invention comprises a base and a guide module, a ball handling module, a ball loading module and a control module detachably connected to the base;

[0005] The base has a ball collecting groove and a dribbling channel connected to the ball collecting groove, the guide module, the ball arranging module, and the ball loading module are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of the dribbling channel, the dribbling channel has a goal hole and a ball outlet hole, and the goal hole is connected to the ball collecting groove;

[0006] The guide module has a first guide slope and a second guide slope, the first guide slope is used to guide the external golf ball to the ball collecting groove, the first guide slope and the second guide slope form a concave groove connected to the ball collecting groove, and the golf ball moves in the concave groove and the ball collecting groove;

[0007] The ball handling module is used to transport the golf balls in the ball collecting groove from the goal hole to the dribbling channel;

[0008] The ball loading module is used to transport the golf ball in the dribbling channel to the outside of the ball outlet hole;

[0009] The control module is used to control the operation of the ball handling module and the ball loading module to send the golf balls out of the ball outlet holes in sequence.

[0010] In one embodiment, the guide module includes a first guide member and a second guide member, the first guide member having the first guide slope, the first guide slope being inclined downward from an end away from the ball collecting groove to an end close to the ball collecting groove, the second guide member being arranged on one side of the ball collecting groove and having the second guide slope, the second guide slope being inclined upward from an end close to the first guide slope to an end away from the first guide slope, the first guide slope and the second guide slope forming the recessed groove connected to the ball collecting groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, the modular golf ball discharging device also includes a limiting module arranged in the ball collecting groove, the limiting module is close to the goal hole and is spaced apart from the ball handling module to form a goal channel connected to the goal hole, and the goal channel is used for allowing golf balls to pass through in sequence.

[0012] In one embodiment, the limiting module includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member, the first limiting member extends in a direction close to the goal hole and forms the goal channel with the ball handling module, and the second limiting member is rotatably arranged above the first limiting member for slidingly abutting against the golf ball.

[0013] In one embodiment, it is characterized in that the ball handling module includes a motor and a turntable, a plurality of slots are arranged at circumferential intervals on the turntable, the turntable is rotatably disposed on the base and is at least partially located in the ball collecting slot, the motor drives the turntable to rotate and transports the golf balls from the scoring channel to the dribbling channel in sequence through the slots.

[0014] In one embodiment, the ball handling module further includes a baffle plate disposed above the turntable, and a third limit member and a fourth limit member are disposed on the side of the baffle plate facing the guide module, and the third limit member and the fourth limit member are disposed on both sides of the ball hole.

[0015] In one embodiment, the golf ball delivery device further includes a baffle module, which is disposed on the base and enclosed with the base to form the dribbling channel, and the dribbling channel is used for allowing golf balls to pass through in sequence.

[0016] In one embodiment, the modular golf ball delivery device also includes an auxiliary conveying module, which includes a conveying wheel. A plurality of the conveying wheels are rotatably provided in the dribbling channel, and the plurality of the conveying wheels are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the dribbling channel. The conveying wheels are used to slide in contact with the golf ball so that the golf ball can be transported along the conveying direction of the dribbling channel.

[0017] In one embodiment, the ball loading module includes a driving assembly and a lifting seat, and the lifting seat is drivingly connected to the driving assembly so that the lifting seat moves up and down along the height direction of the base to lift the golf ball in the dribbling channel to a preset height.

[0018] In one embodiment, the modular golf ball discharging device further includes a control module, the control module including a controller and a sensor, the sensor being disposed on the lifting seat, the controller being electrically connected to the sensor and a driving component, the sensor being disposed on the lifting seat for detecting the golf ball on the lifting seat and sending a detection signal, the controller being used to control the driving component to operate when receiving the detection signal from the sensor, so as to drive the lifting seat to rise and fall.

[0019] The technical solution of the present invention adopts a golf ball discharging device assembled with a modular structure, so that the golf ball discharging device is easy to assemble and maintain. Specifically, the modular golf ball discharging device includes a base and a guide module, a ball handling module, a ball loading module and a control module detachably connected to the base. The base has a ball collecting groove and a dribbling channel connected to the ball collecting groove. The guide module, the ball handling module and the ball loading module are arranged in sequence along the conveying direction of the dribbling channel. The dribbling channel has a goal hole and a ball discharging hole. The goal hole is connected to the ball collecting groove. The guide module has a first guide The first guide slope is used to guide the external golf ball to the ball collecting groove, the first guide slope and the second guide slope form a recessed groove connected to the ball collecting groove, and are used for the golf ball to move in the recessed groove and the ball collecting groove, the ball handling module is used to transport the golf ball in the ball collecting groove from the goal hole to the dribbling channel, the ball loading module is used to transport the golf ball in the dribbling channel to the outside of the ball outlet hole, and the control module is used to control the operation of the ball handling module and the ball loading module to send the golf ball out of the ball outlet hole in sequence. As can be seen from the above, by setting up multiple modules, a series of operations such as automatic collection, sorting, transportation, and ball supply of golf balls can be realized, and at the same time, each module can be detachably connected to the base, which is convenient for disassembly and replacement of parts, and the maintenance cost is lower and the efficiency is higher. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a modular golf ball discharging device provided by the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a modular golf ball discharging device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A top view of a modular golf ball ejection device;

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of another embodiment of the modular golf ball discharging device provided by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Cross-sectional view in CC direction;

[0028] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the disassembly of a golf ball loading module in an embodiment of a modular golf ball delivery device provided by the present invention.

[0029] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0030] 100. Modular golf ball discharging device; 110. Base; 110a. Ball collecting groove; 110b. Ball dribbling channel; 110c. Goal hole; 110d. First ball groove; 111. First stopper; 112. Second stopper; 120. Guide module; 120a. Concave groove; 121. First guide; 122. Second guide; 123. Third guide; 130. Ball handling module; 131. Motor; 132. Turntable; 133. Baffle; 1331. Third stopper; 1332. Fourth stopper; 140. Upper Ball module; 141, driving assembly; 1411, driving member; 1412, transmission member; 142, lifting seat; 1421, lifting platform; 1422, ball seat; 1422a, through hole; 1424, follower; 143, guide column; 150, partition module; 151, first partition; 151a, second ball groove; 152, second partition; 152a, third ball groove; 160, auxiliary conveying module; 161, conveying wheel; 162, connecting member; 163, rotating shaft; 170, top plate; 170a, ball outlet hole; 180, sensor.

[0031] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0034] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0035] The present invention provides a modular golf ball discharging device.

[0036] See also Figures 1 to 4In one embodiment of the present invention, the modular golf ball discharging device 100 includes a base 110 and a guide module 120, a ball handling module 130, a ball loading module 140 and a control module detachably connected to the base 110. The base 110 has a ball collecting groove 110a and a dribbling channel 110b connected to the ball collecting groove 110a. The guide module 120, the ball handling module 130 and the ball loading module 140 are arranged in sequence along the conveying direction of the dribbling channel 110b. The dribbling channel 110b has a goal hole 110c and a ball discharging hole 170a. The goal hole 110c is connected to the ball collecting groove 110a. The guide module 120 has a first guide slope and a second guide slope. The first guide slope is used to guide the external golf ball to the The ball collecting groove 110a, the first guide slope and the second guide slope are formed with a recessed groove 120a connected to the ball collecting groove 110a, for allowing the golf ball to move in the recessed groove 120a and the ball collecting groove 110a, a top plate 170 is arranged above the ball loading module 140, and a ball outlet hole 170a is opened on the top plate 170, the ball handling module 130 is used to transport the golf ball in the ball collecting groove 110a from the goal hole 110c to the dribbling channel 110b, the ball loading module 140 is used to transport the golf ball in the dribbling channel 110b to the outside of the ball outlet hole 170a, and the control module is used to control the operation of the ball handling module 130 and the ball loading module 140 to send the golf ball out of the ball outlet hole 170a in sequence. As can be seen from the above, by setting up multiple modules, a series of operations such as automatic collection, sorting, transportation, and supply of golf balls can be realized. At the same time, each module is detachably connected to the base 110, which is convenient for replacing parts, lowering maintenance costs and increasing efficiency.

[0037] In one embodiment, the guide module 120 includes a first guide member 121 and a second guide member 122. The first guide member 121 has a first guide slope, which is inclined downward from an end away from the ball collecting groove 110a to an end close to the ball collecting groove 110a. The second guide member 122 is arranged on one side of the ball collecting groove 110a and has a second guide slope, which is inclined upward from an end close to the first guide slope to an end away from the first guide slope. The first guide slope and the second guide slope form a recessed groove 120a connected to the ball collecting groove 110a.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, a guide module 120 is provided on the base 110 at a side of the ball collecting groove 110a away from the ball handling module 130, and the guide module 120 includes a first guide member 121 and a second guide member 122. The first guide member 121 extends outward and has a first guide slope, which tilts downward from an end away from the ball collecting groove 110a to an end close to the ball collecting groove 110a, so that the golf ball rolls along the first guide slope into the ball collecting groove 110a under the action of gravity and is transported through the ball handling module 130. The second guide member 122 is provided on a side of the limiting component away from the ball collecting groove 110a, and the second guide slope of the second limiting member 112 tilts upward from an end close to the first guide slope to an end away from the first guide slope, so as to form a recessed groove 120a connected to the ball collecting groove 110a between the two slopes.

[0039] During the operation of the equipment, multiple golf balls may accumulate in the ball collecting groove 110a, resulting in a jam. At this time, the ball handling module 130 will withdraw some of the golf balls that have entered the dribbling channel 110b to the ball collecting groove 110a to eliminate the jam fault, and push some of the golf balls in the ball collecting groove 110a from the ball collecting groove 110a to the recessed groove 120a for avoidance. After the jam fault is eliminated, the ball handling module 130 continues to work, and the golf balls in the recessed groove 120a flow back into the ball collecting groove 110a. It can be understood that the recessed groove 120a is formed by the first guide member 121 and the second guide member 122, so that the golf balls in the ball collecting groove 110a have more room for movement. When the ball handling module 130 withdraws the golf balls, it is not necessary to push all the golf balls on the first guide slope, but only to push some of the golf balls adjacent to the recessed groove 120a to the second guide slope, so that the withdrawal operation is easier, thereby reducing the operating power of the ball handling module 130 and avoiding overload damage to components.

[0040] like Figure 3 and Figure 7As shown, the guide module 120 also includes a third guide member 123 with a third guide slope. The third guide member 123 is arranged in the ball collecting groove 110a and is inclined so that the third guide slope is connected to the first guide slope. The golf ball slides from the first guide slope to the third guide slope and enters the ball collecting groove 110a. Furthermore, the third guide slope extends to the recessed groove 120a. When the ball handling module 130 performs the ball withdrawal operation, the golf ball in the ball collecting groove 110a can move along the third guide slope and enter the recessed groove 120a, and the golf ball originally in the recessed groove 120a can move upward along the second guide slope to provide avoidance space for the movement of the golf ball. When the ball handling module 130 transports the golf ball to the dribbling channel 110b, the golf ball on the second guide slope and in the recessed groove 120a returns to the ball collecting groove 110a along the third guide slope again to prevent the golf ball from staying in the recessed groove 120a.

[0041] In one embodiment, the modular golf ball discharging device 100 also includes a limiting module disposed in the ball collecting groove 110a, which is close to the goal hole 110c and spaced apart from the ball handling module 130 to form a goal channel connected to the goal hole 110c, and the goal channel is used for allowing golf balls to pass through in sequence.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the limiting assembly is located in the ball collecting groove 110a near the goal hole 110c and is spaced apart from the ball handling module 130 to form a goal channel in the ball collecting groove 110a, the goal channel is connected to the goal hole 110c, and the goal channel is suitable for a single golf ball to pass through in sequence. The ball handling module 130 sequentially sends the golf balls collected in the ball collecting groove 110a to the dribbling channel 110b through the goal channel, and the ball loading module 140 transports the golf balls in the dribbling channel 110b from the ball outlet hole 170a to the outside of the base 110 for the user to hit. As can be seen from the above, by setting the limiting assembly to limit the sequential movement of the golf balls at the goal hole 110c, a jamming fault due to the accumulation of multiple golf balls is avoided, ensuring the normal operation of the equipment.

[0043] In one embodiment, the limiting module includes a first limiting member 111 and a second limiting member 112. The first limiting member 111 extends in a direction close to the goal hole 110c and forms a goal channel with the ball handling module 130. The second limiting member 112 is rotatably disposed above the first limiting member 111 for slidingly abutting against the golf ball.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the limiting assembly includes a first limiting member 111 and a second limiting member 112. The first limiting member 111 is a plate-like structure and has a certain height from the base 110. The side edge of the first limiting member 111 toward the ball handling module 130 extends in a streamlined curve along the conveying direction of the goal channel, and is spaced apart from the ball handling module 130 to form a goal channel. The width of the goal channel is suitable for a single golf ball to pass through in sequence. When the ball handling module 130 transports the golf ball, the outer surface of the golf ball abuts against the side edge of the first limiting member 111 toward the ball handling module 130. Due to the gap limitation between the first limiting member 111 and the ball handling module 130, only one golf ball is allowed to enter the goal hole 110c at a time, thereby ensuring orderly conveyance of the golf balls.

[0045] The second limit member 112 is a rotatable guide wheel. A through hole is provided at one end of the first limit member 111 away from the goal hole 110c. A support column is provided on the base 110. One end of the support column away from the base 110 extends from the through hole to above the second limit member 112. The second limit member 112 is rotatably provided at the upper end of the support column. When the ball handling module 130 drives the golf ball to move, the surface of the golf ball abuts against the second limit member 112 when the golf ball enters the goal channel. The second limit member 112 rotates and assists the ball handling module 130 in conveying the golf ball to reduce friction and make the goal smoother.

[0046] In one embodiment, it is characterized in that the ball handling module 130 includes a motor 131 and a turntable 132, and a plurality of slots are arranged at circumferential intervals on the turntable 132. The turntable 132 is rotatably disposed on the base 110 and is at least partially located in the ball collecting groove 110a. The motor 131 drives the turntable 132 to rotate and transports the golf balls from the scoring channel to the dribbling channel 110b in sequence through the slots.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the ball handling module 130 includes a turntable 132 and a motor 131. The turntable 132 is rotatably arranged on the base 110 by the motor 131. A part of the turntable 132 extends into the ball collecting groove 110a. A plurality of slots with notches are arranged around the circumference of the turntable 132. Each slot can just accommodate a golf ball. When the golf ball enters the slot, the turntable 132 rotates clockwise. The golf ball moves toward the goal hole 110c and slides and abuts against the first limit member 111 and the second limit member 112, and then enters the dribbling channel 110b from the goal hole 110c. The golf ball moves along the dribbling channel 110b to the ball loading module 140, and is finally sent out from the ball outlet hole 170a by the ball loading module 140.

[0048] In one embodiment, the ball handling module 130 further includes a baffle 133 disposed above the turntable 132, and a third limit member 1331 and a fourth limit member 1332 are disposed on the side of the baffle 133 facing the guide module 120, and the third limit member 1331 and the fourth limit member 1332 are disposed on both sides of the ball hole 110c.

[0049] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the ball handling module 130 also includes a baffle 133, which is arranged above the turntable 132 and forms a ball hole 110c with the base 110. The motor 131 is arranged above the turntable 132 and is located on the side of the baffle 133 away from the first guide member 121 to provide power to the turntable 132. In order to further reduce the failure rate of the ball handling, a third limit member 1331 and a fourth limit member 1332 are protrudingly arranged on the side of the baffle 133 away from the motor 131. The third limit member 1331 is a cylindrical structure and is arranged on Above the goal hole 110c, the third stopper 1331 extends toward the direction close to the second stopper 112 to block the golf ball on the second guide slope; the fourth stopper 1332 is arranged on the side of the goal hole 110c away from the third stopper 1331 and protrudes in the direction away from the motor 131. The protruding arrangement of the fourth stopper 1332 can prevent the golf ball from staying above the turntable 132, and the side of the fourth stopper 1332 close to the goal hole 110c is provided with a slope to leave a space for the golf ball to avoid and guide it. As can be seen from the above, by setting the third stopper 1331 and the fourth stopper 1332, the moving path of the golf ball can be limited, and the risk of failure can be further reduced.

[0050] In one embodiment, the golf ball delivery device further includes a baffle module 150 , which is disposed on the base 110 and enclosed with the base 110 to form a dribbling channel 110 b , and the dribbling channel 110 b is used for allowing golf balls to pass through in sequence.

[0051] In one embodiment, the modular golf ball delivery device 100 further includes an auxiliary conveying module 160, which includes a conveying wheel 161. A plurality of conveying wheels 161 are rotatably provided in the dribbling channel 110b. The plurality of conveying wheels 161 are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the dribbling channel 110b. The conveying wheels 161 are used to slide in contact with the golf ball so that the golf ball can be transported along the conveying direction of the dribbling channel 110b.

[0052] like Figures 5 to 7As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the modular golf ball discharging device 100 further includes an auxiliary conveying module 160. Specifically, the auxiliary conveying module 160 includes a conveying wheel 161, a connecting member 162 and a rotating shaft 163. The connecting member 162 is fixed to the base 110 or the partition module 150. The conveying wheel 161 is rotatably disposed on the connecting member 162 via the rotating shaft 163. When the golf ball moves along the conveying direction in the dribbling channel 110b, the surface of the golf ball slides and abuts against the conveying wheel 161. The conveying wheel 161 rotates to assist the golf ball to move along the dribbling channel 110b. The conveying wheel 161 can reduce the resistance encountered by the golf ball in its movement.

[0053] In this embodiment, an auxiliary conveying module 160 is respectively arranged in the first conveying section and the second conveying section of the dribbling channel 110b, and each auxiliary conveying module 160 includes a plurality of conveying wheels 161 arranged at intervals. The three conveying wheels 161 in the first conveying section of the dribbling channel 110b are arranged on the partition module 150 and located on the side wall of the dribbling channel 110b, and the four conveying wheels 161 in the second conveying section of the dribbling channel 110b are arranged near the first conveying section and located at the bottom of the dribbling channel 110b, so as to reduce the resistance of the golf ball in the ascending stage. In some other embodiments of the present invention, the distribution position of the conveying wheels 161 can also be arranged at the top of the dribbling channel 110b, and the number of the conveying wheels 161 can also be set to 2, 5 or 6, etc., without specific limitation.

[0054] In one embodiment, the ball loading module 140 includes a driving assembly 141 and a lifting seat 142, and the lifting seat 142 is driven and connected to the driving assembly 141 so that the lifting seat 142 moves up and down along the height direction of the base 110 to lift the golf ball in the dribbling channel 110b to a preset height.

[0055] like Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the upper ball module 140 includes a driving component 141 and a lifting seat 142. Specifically, the driving component 141 includes a driving member 1411 and a transmission member 1412. The lifting seat 142 includes a lifting platform 1421. Two guide columns 143 are arranged on the base 110 along the height direction. The lifting platform 1421 is provided with guide holes corresponding to the two guide columns 143. Linear bearings (not shown) matching the guide columns 143 can be arranged in the guide holes, so that the lifting platform 1421 can be slidably set on the two guide columns 143. The driving member 1411 is a rotatable gear plate, the transmission member 1412 is arranged on the gear plate and has a groove along the radial direction of the gear plate, the lifting platform 1421 is provided with a rod-shaped follower 1424 protruding toward the side of the driving member 1411, and the end of the follower 1424 away from the lifting platform 1421 is arranged in the groove of the transmission member 1412, the gear plate rotates clockwise or counterclockwise to make the follower 1424 slide and abut against the side wall of the groove of the transmission member 1412, so as to drive the lifting platform 1421 to move up and down along the axial direction of the guide column 143 and send the golf ball out from the ball outlet hole 170a.

[0056] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the driving member 1411 is driven by a gear plate structure. In some other embodiments of the present invention, the driving component 141 can also use a telescopic connecting rod, a crank rocker and other structures to control the movement of the lifting platform 1421, which is not specifically limited here.

[0057] In one embodiment, the modular golf ball discharging device 100 further includes a control module, which includes a controller and a sensor 180. The sensor 180 is disposed on the lifting seat 142. The controller, the sensor 180, and the driving assembly 141 are electrically connected. The sensor 180 is disposed on the lifting seat 142 and is used to detect the golf ball on the lifting seat 142 and send a detection signal. The controller is used to control the driving assembly 141 to operate when receiving the detection signal from the sensor 180, so as to drive the lifting seat 142 to rise and fall.

[0058] like Figure 8As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the modular golf ball discharging device 100 further includes a control mechanism, which includes a controller and a sensor 180 electrically connected to the controller. The sensor 180 is arranged on the lifting platform 1421 of the lifting seat 142, and a ball seat 1422 is arranged on the lifting platform 1421. Specifically, the ball seat 1422 is arranged above the lifting platform 1421, and a limiting groove is arranged on the upper end of the ball seat 1422. When the golf ball in the dribbling channel 110b enters the ball loading module 140, it falls into the limiting groove of the ball seat 1422 for positioning, and is sent out by the lifting platform 1421 rising. The ball seat 1422 is penetrated by a through hole 1422a along the axial direction, and a through hole is arranged in the middle of the lifting platform 1421 for the sensor 180 to be installed from the bottom, so that the sensor 180 can detect whether there is a golf ball on the ball seat 1422 through the through hole 1422a of the ball seat 1422. The sensor 180 can be an infrared sensor, a photoelectric external sensor, an ultrasonic external sensor, a laser external sensor, etc.

[0059] Furthermore, the controller is also electrically connected to the ball handling module 130 and the driving assembly 141. When the sensor 180 does not detect that a golf ball is placed on the ball seat 1422, the sensor 180 sends a first signal to the controller. The controller receives the first signal from the sensor 180 and controls the driving assembly 141 to move the lifting seat 142 downward to a preset position in the ball outlet hole 170a according to the signal, and then controls the ball handling module 130 to operate so that the golf ball in the dribbling channel 110b moves to the ball seat 1422. At this time, the sensor 180 detects that the golf ball is placed on the ball seat 1422. 22, the sensor 180 detects that there is no ball on the tee 1422 and sends the first signal to the controller again. The controller controls the driving assembly 141 to drive the lifting seat 142 to move downward to a preset position in the ball outlet hole 170a, and enters the next ball loading cycle.

[0060] As can be seen from the above, by providing the through hole 1422a of the ball seat 1422 and a sensor 180, the number of sensors 180 is reduced while ensuring stable ball loading, and the simple structure is conducive to saving costs and reducing the difficulty of assembling the device. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the ball seat 1422 and the lifting platform 1421 are separate structures. In some other embodiments of the present invention, the ball seat 1422 and the lifting platform 1421 are integrally arranged, which is not specifically limited here.

[0061] The above description is only an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular golf ball discharging device, characterized in that: It comprises a base and a guide module, a ball handling module, a ball loading module and a control module detachably connected to the base; The base has a ball collecting groove and a dribbling channel connected to the ball collecting groove, the guide module, the ball arranging module, and the ball loading module are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of the dribbling channel, the dribbling channel has a goal hole and a ball outlet hole, and the goal hole is connected to the ball collecting groove; The guide module has a first guide slope and a second guide slope, the first guide slope is used to guide the external golf ball to the ball collecting groove, the first guide slope and the second guide slope form a concave groove connected to the ball collecting groove, and the golf ball moves in the concave groove and the ball collecting groove; The ball handling module is used to transport the golf balls in the ball collecting groove from the goal hole to the dribbling channel; The ball loading module is used to transport the golf ball in the dribbling channel to the outside of the ball outlet hole; The control module is used to control the operation of the ball handling module and the ball loading module to send the golf balls out of the ball outlet holes in sequence.

2. The modular golf ball delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide module includes a first guide member and a second guide member, the first guide member has the first guide slope, the first guide slope is tilted downward from an end away from the ball collecting groove to an end close to the ball collecting groove, the second guide member is arranged on one side of the ball collecting groove and has the second guide slope, the second guide slope is tilted upward from an end close to the first guide slope to an end away from the first guide slope, the first guide slope and the second guide slope form the recessed groove connected to the ball collecting groove.

3. The modular golf ball delivery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The modular golf ball discharging device also includes a limiting module arranged in the ball collecting groove, the limiting module is close to the goal hole and is spaced apart from the ball handling module to form a goal channel connected to the goal hole, and the goal channel is used for allowing golf balls to pass through in sequence.

4. The modular golf ball discharging device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting module includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member. The first limiting member is extended in a direction close to the goal hole and forms the goal channel with the ball handling module. The second limiting member is rotatably arranged above the first limiting member for slidingly contacting with the golf ball.

5. The modular golf ball delivery device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The ball handling module includes a motor and a turntable, wherein the turntable is rotatably disposed on the base and is drivingly connected to the motor, wherein the turntable is at least partially located in the ball collecting groove and is spaced apart from the limiting assembly to form the goal channel, wherein a plurality of slots are spaced apart circumferentially of the turntable, and the motor drives the turntable to rotate and transports the golf balls from the goal channel to the dribbling channel in sequence through the slots.

6. The modular golf ball discharging device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ball handling module also includes a baffle plate arranged above the turntable, and a third limiter and a fourth limiter are arranged on a side of the baffle plate facing the guide module, and the third limiter and the fourth limiter are respectively arranged on both sides of the ball hole.

7. The modular golf ball delivery device according to claim 1, wherein: The golf ball delivery device further includes a baffle module, which is disposed on the base and enclosed with the base to form the dribbling channel, and the dribbling channel is used for allowing golf balls to pass through in sequence.

8. The modular golf ball delivery device according to claim 1, wherein: The modular golf ball delivery device also includes an auxiliary conveying module, which includes a conveying wheel. A plurality of the conveying wheels are rotatably provided in the dribbling channel. The plurality of conveying wheels are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the dribbling channel. The conveying wheels are used to slide and abut against the golf ball so that the golf ball can be transported along the conveying direction of the dribbling channel.

9. The modular golf ball delivery device according to claim 1, wherein: The ball loading module includes a driving assembly and a lifting seat, and the lifting seat is drivingly connected to the driving assembly so that the lifting seat moves up and down along the height direction of the base to send the golf ball in the dribbling channel out of the scoring hole.

10. The modular golf ball delivery device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The modular golf ball discharging device further includes a control module, which includes a controller and a sensor. The sensor is disposed on the lifting seat. The controller is electrically connected to the sensor and the driving component. The sensor is used to detect the golf ball on the lifting seat and send a detection signal. The controller is used to control the driving component to operate when receiving the detection signal from the sensor, so as to drive the lifting seat to rise and fall.

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