Ball serving machine

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of ball-serving machine technology, specifically a ball-serving machine. The ball-serving machine includes a ball-serving device and a support frame. The ball-serving device is located on top of the support frame and includes a ball-serving tube and a driver. A ball wheel housing is provided on the bottom side of the ball-serving tube. A ball wheel is provided at the output end of the driver. The ball wheel is rotatably mounted inside the ball wheel housing, and its top extends into the ball-serving tube. A conversion plate for adapting to ball size is provided inside the ball-serving tube above the ball wheel. A connector is provided between the ball-serving device and the support frame. The angle between the ball-serving device and the connector is adjustable, and the angle between the connector and the support frame is also adjustable. The support frame allows for horizontal angle adjustment of the ball-serving device. This utility model has a reasonable structure. Through its modular structure, multi-level angle adjustment, and adaptive ball design, it significantly outperforms traditional single-function ball-serving machines in terms of versatility, stability, and operability, and has high market promotion value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ball-serving machine technology, specifically to a ball-serving machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of sports training, ball machines are a common auxiliary device used to help athletes practice hitting and receiving the ball. Traditional ball machines can usually only launch a single type of ball and have limited adjustment capabilities, resulting in insufficient training flexibility.

[0003] The following are the limitations of existing technology:

[0004] 1. Single ball type compatibility: Traditional ball machines are usually designed for specific ball types, such as tennis or baseball machines, and cannot be compatible with balls of different sizes or weights. This requires users to purchase multiple machines, which is costly and takes up space.

[0005] 2. Inflexible angle adjustment: Most ball machines only support fixed elevation angle or horizontal rotation. Adjustment requires tools to remove screws, which is cumbersome. It is difficult to simulate the varied ball trajectories in real matches, such as high-arc balls and sidespin balls.

[0006] 3. Insufficient ball supply stability: The gap between the ball tube and the ball wheel is fixed, which makes the ball prone to getting stuck or unevenly rubbed, resulting in deviations in ball speed / direction, reduced training efficiency, and may even damage the machine or the ball. Utility Model Content

[0007] The present invention aims to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art and provides a ball-serving machine.

[0008] A ball-serving machine includes a ball-serving device and a support frame. The ball-serving device is located on top of the support frame. The ball-serving device includes a ball-serving tube and a driver. A ball wheel housing is provided on the bottom side of the ball-serving tube. A ball wheel is provided at the output end of the driver. The ball wheel is rotatably installed inside the ball wheel housing. The top of the ball wheel extends into the ball-serving tube. A conversion plate for adapting to the size of the ball is provided inside the ball-serving tube above the ball wheel.

[0009] Furthermore, the ball-serving tube includes two symmetrically connected side tube walls, and the ball wheel housing includes two symmetrical side shells, with each side tube wall and the side shell on the same side forming an integral structure.

[0010] Furthermore, the inlet of the serving tube is provided with an arc-shaped ball-inlet tube, and the bottom side of the arc-shaped ball-inlet tube is provided with a lifting angle operating handle. At the inlet of the serving tube, each side of the tube wall is provided with a groove, and the outlet of the arc-shaped ball-inlet tube is provided with a locking block that cooperates with the groove. A locking element is provided between the two grooves on the lower side of the arc-shaped ball-inlet tube.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner wall of the serving tube is provided with guide strips on both sides of the serving wheel, above the serving wheel, and in front of the serving wheel, and the top of the serving tube outlet is inclined upward to form a slope.

[0012] Furthermore, a connector is provided between the ball launcher and the support frame. The connector includes a first connecting block that can be detachably connected to the support frame and a second connecting block that can be detachably connected to the lifting angle operating handle. The lifting angle operating handle is connected to the second connecting block by bolts and a five-star nut.

[0013] Furthermore, the angle-raising operating handle is fixed with a toothed plate coaxial with the bolt on the side near the second connecting block, and the second connecting block is also provided with a toothed plate coaxial with the bolt on the side near the ball launcher. Both toothed plates are provided with annularly arranged meshing teeth on the side close to each other, thereby realizing the angle adjustment between the ball launcher and the second connecting block.

[0014] Furthermore, the support frame includes a C-shaped frame, a vertical support rod, and a tripod. The bottom end of the C-shaped frame and the top end of the tripod are each provided with a sleeve. The sleeve at the bottom end of the C-shaped frame is fitted onto the top end of the vertical support rod, and the sleeve at the top end of the tripod is fitted onto the bottom end of the vertical support rod. Fastening bolts are provided between the sleeve at the bottom end of the C-shaped frame and the vertical support rod, and between the sleeve at the top end of the tripod and the vertical support rod.

[0015] Furthermore, the top of the C-shaped frame is provided with a toothed plate that is fastened to the C-shaped frame by a buckle, and the first connecting block is also provided with a toothed plate on the side near the C-shaped frame. Both toothed plates are provided with annularly arranged meshing teeth on the side close to each other. The top of the C-shaped frame, the two toothed plates and the first connecting block are connected by bolts and five-star nuts, thereby realizing the angle adjustment between the first connecting block and the support frame.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: The present invention has a reasonable structure. Through modular structure, multi-level angle adjustment and adaptive ball design, it is significantly superior to traditional single-function ball machines in terms of versatility, stability and operability, and has high market promotion value.

[0017] Highly adaptable: One device supports training for multiple sports such as baseball, softball, and tennis, reducing the cost for users to purchase multiple devices;

[0018] High stability: The integrated shell structure and multi-point ball guide design reduce the probability of ball jamming; the toothed plate meshing and locking ensures that the launch angle does not deviate. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the ball-serving machine of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the launcher structure of the ball-launching machine of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the docking between the ball wheel housing and the second connecting block of the ball-serving machine of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the docking of the C-shaped frame and the first connecting block of the ball-serving machine of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the vertical support rod of the support frame of the ball-serving machine of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the ball-serving tube and the arc-shaped ball-collecting tube of the ball-serving machine of this utility model.

[0025] As shown in the figure: 1. Serve tube; 2. Driver; 3. Ball wheel housing; 4. Serve wheel; 5. Conversion plate; 6. Curved ball tube; 7. Angle lifting operation handle; 8. Slot; 9. Locking block; 10. Locking element; 11. Guide bar plate; 12. Ramp; 13. First connecting block; 14. Second connecting block; 15. Bolt; 16. Five-star nut; 17. Tooth plate; 18. Engaging tooth; 19. C-shaped frame; 20. Vertical support rod; 21. Triangular frame; 22. Sleeve; 23. Fastening bolt; 24. Buckle; 101. Side tube wall; 301. Side shell. Detailed Implementation

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, if a feature is referred to as "setting", "fixing", "connecting", or "installing" on another feature, it can be set, fixed, or connected directly to the other feature, or it can be set, fixed, connected, or installed indirectly on the other feature.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, the term "several" means one or more, and the term "multiple" means two or more. The terms "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" should be understood as excluding the stated number, while the terms "above," "below," and "within" should be understood as including the stated number. The terms "first" and "second" should be understood as distinguishing technical features and not as indicating or implying relative importance, the number of indicated technical features, or the order of the indicated technical features.

[0030] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, a ball-serving machine includes a ball-serving device and a support frame. The ball-serving device is located on top of the support frame. The ball-serving device includes a ball-serving tube 1 and a driver 2. A ball wheel housing 3 is provided on the bottom side of the ball-serving tube 1. A ball wheel 4 is provided at the output end of the driver 2. The ball wheel 4 is rotatably installed in the ball wheel housing 3. The top of the ball wheel 4 extends into the ball-serving tube 1. A conversion plate 5 for adapting to the size of the ball is provided inside the ball-serving tube 1 above the ball wheel 4.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the ball-serving tube 1 includes two symmetrically connected side tube walls 101, and the ball wheel shell 3 includes two symmetrical side shells 301. Each side tube wall 101 and the side shell 301 on the same side are integrally formed, and the ball-serving tube and the ball wheel shell are integrated, resulting in better stability.

[0033] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, such as Figure 6 As shown, the inlet of the serving tube 1 is provided with an arc-shaped ball-inlet tube 6. The bottom side of the arc-shaped ball-inlet tube 6 is provided with a lifting angle operating handle 7. At the inlet of the serving tube 1, each side wall 101 has a groove 8 inside. The outlet of the arc-shaped ball-inlet tube 6 has a locking block 9 that mates with the groove 8. Between the two grooves 8, on the lower side of the arc-shaped ball-inlet tube 6, is a locking element 10. The locking element 10 includes a bolt 15 and a five-pointed star nut 16. After loosening the five-pointed star nut 16, the angle of the arc-shaped ball-inlet tube can be adjusted. After adjustment, the five-pointed star nut 16 is tightened. To ensure the locking effect, as follows... Figure 6 As shown, engaging teeth that can interlock can be provided on the inner wall of the card slot and the outer surface of the card block.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, such as Figure 2As shown, the inner wall of the serving tube 1, and the sides, top and front of the serving wheel 4 are provided with guide plates 11. The guide plates 11 can assist the ball to be smoothly launched from the serving tube 1. The top of the outlet of the serving tube 1 is inclined upward to form a ramp 12. When the serving tube 1 is raised, the ramp 12 expands at the tube opening, reducing the ball's shooting resistance, avoiding ball jamming, and facilitating the ball's launch.

[0035] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, a connector is provided between the ball launcher and the support frame. The connector includes a first connecting block 13 that can be detachably connected to the support frame and a second connecting block 14 that can be detachably connected to the lifting angle operating handle 7. The lifting angle operating handle 7 is provided with a bolt 15 that passes through the lifting angle operating handle 7 and the second connecting block 14, and a five-star nut 16 is screwed onto the bolt 15.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, the lifting angle operating handle 7 is fixed with a toothed plate 17 coaxial with the bolt 15 near the side of the second connecting block 14. The second connecting block 14 is also provided with a toothed plate 17 coaxial with the bolt 15 near the side of the ball launcher. Both toothed plates 17 are provided with annularly arranged meshing teeth 18 on the side close to each other. Loosening the five-star nut 16 can adjust the angle between the ball launcher and the second connecting block 14. After adjustment, it can be locked. The meshing teeth 18 design is beneficial to the stability after locking.

[0037] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, such as Figure 1 and 5 As shown, the support frame includes a C-shaped frame 19, a vertical support rod 20, and a tripod 21. Sleeves 22 are provided at the bottom of the C-shaped frame 19 and the top of the tripod 21. The sleeve 22 at the bottom of the C-shaped frame 19 is fitted onto the top of the vertical support rod 20, and the sleeve 22 at the top of the tripod 21 is fitted onto the bottom of the vertical support rod 20. Fastening bolts 23 are provided between the sleeve 22 at the bottom of the C-shaped frame 19 and the vertical support rod 20, and between the sleeve 22 at the top of the tripod 21 and the vertical support rod 20. The tripod 21 is securely connected to the bottom of the vertical support rod 20 via the sleeve 22 and the fastening bolts 23. The bottom of the C-shaped frame 19 is connected to the top of the vertical support rod 20 via the sleeve 22 and the fastening bolts 23. When the vertical screen angle needs to be adjusted, the fastening bolts 23 on the sleeve 22 of the C-shaped frame 19 can be loosened, and then tightened after the angle is adjusted.

[0038] like Figure 4As shown, the top of the C-shaped frame 19 is provided with a toothed plate 17 that is fastened to the C-shaped frame 19 by a buckle 24. The first connecting block 13 is also provided with a toothed plate 17 on the side near the C-shaped frame 19. Both toothed plates 17 are provided with annularly arranged meshing teeth 18 on the side close to each other. The top of the C-shaped frame 19, the two toothed plates 17 and the first connecting block 13 are connected by bolts 15 and five-star nuts 16. Loosening the five-star nuts 16 at this location can adjust the angle between the first connecting block 13 and the support frame. The meshing teeth 18 design is beneficial to the stability after locking.

[0039] The conversion plate 5 of this invention can be replaced with a suitable conversion plate when launching different balls, so that the launching tube can be adapted to balls of different diameters, such as baseballs and tennis balls, thus solving the problem that traditional ball machines are limited to only one type of ball.

[0040] The ball-serving tube 1 of this utility model is integrally formed from symmetrical side tube walls and ball wheel shell, which has a stable structure and is easy to maintain.

[0041] The ball guide bar array 11 of this utility model: ball guide bars are set around the service wheel to guide the ball accurately into the friction zone of the service wheel and improve the consistency of the ball trajectory.

[0042] This utility model features a novel quick-assembly and disassembly support frame. It employs a sleeve-type connection, where the C-shaped frame 19 and the triangular frame 21 are connected to the vertical support rod 20 via a sleeve 22 and secured with fastening bolts 23. Clips 24 secure the corresponding toothed plate 17 onto the C-shaped frame 19 and connect it with bolts 15 and five-star nuts 16, effectively enabling the quick assembly, disassembly, and storage of the support frame.

[0043] This invention is applicable to sports training venues, schools, or home environments, meeting the needs of different age groups and training intensities, and is especially suitable for comprehensive training scenarios that require switching between different types of balls.

[0044] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ball launching machine characterized by: The device includes a ball launcher and a support frame. The ball launcher is located on top of the support frame. The ball launcher includes a ball tube and a driver. A ball wheel housing is provided on the bottom side of the ball tube. A ball wheel is provided at the output end of the driver. The ball wheel is rotatably installed in the ball wheel housing. The top of the ball wheel extends into the ball tube. A conversion plate for adapting to the size of the ball is provided inside the ball tube above the ball wheel.

2. The ball launching machine of claim 1, wherein: The ball-serving tube includes two symmetrically connected side tube walls, and the ball wheel housing includes two symmetrical side shells, with each side tube wall and the side shell on the same side forming an integral structure.

3. The ball-serving machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inlet of the serving tube is provided with an arc-shaped ball-scoring tube, and the bottom side of the arc-shaped ball-scoring tube is provided with a lifting angle operating handle. At the inlet of the serving tube, each side of the tube wall is provided with a groove. The outlet of the arc-shaped ball-scoring tube is provided with a locking block that cooperates with the groove. A locking element is provided between the two grooves on the lower side of the arc-shaped ball-scoring tube.

4. The ball-serving machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the serving tube is provided with guide strips on both sides of the serving wheel, above the serving wheel, and in front of the serving wheel. The top of the serving tube outlet is inclined upward to form a slope.

5. The ball-serving machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connector is provided between the ball launcher and the support frame. The connector includes a first connecting block that can be detachably connected to the support frame and a second connecting block that can be detachably connected to the angle lifting operation handle. The angle lifting operation handle is connected to the second connecting block by bolts and a five-star nut.

6. The ball-serving machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting angle operating handle is fixed with a toothed plate coaxial with the bolt on the side near the second connecting block. The second connecting block is also provided with a toothed plate coaxial with the bolt on the side near the ball launcher. Both toothed plates have annularly arranged meshing teeth on their adjacent sides.

7. The ball-serving machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support frame includes a C-shaped frame, a vertical support rod, and a tripod. The bottom end of the C-shaped frame and the top end of the tripod are each provided with a sleeve. The sleeve at the bottom end of the C-shaped frame is fitted onto the top end of the vertical support rod, and the sleeve at the top end of the tripod is fitted onto the bottom end of the vertical support rod. Fastening bolts are provided between the sleeve at the bottom end of the C-shaped frame and the vertical support rod, and between the sleeve at the top end of the tripod and the vertical support rod.

8. The ball-serving machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The top of the C-shaped frame is provided with a toothed plate that is fastened to the C-shaped frame by a buckle. The first connecting block is also provided with a toothed plate near the C-shaped frame. Both toothed plates are provided with annularly arranged meshing teeth on their adjacent sides. The top of the C-shaped frame, the two toothed plates and the first connecting block are connected by bolts and five-star nuts.

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