Pneumatic ball projecting apparatus

a projecting apparatus and pneumatic technology, applied in the direction of compressed gas guns, white arms/cold weapons, weapons, etc., can solve the problems of insufficient high-speed propulsion with sufficient accuracy, insufficient high-speed propulsion and accuracy for training, etc., and achieve the effect of sufficient accuracy

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-02-24
HANSEN HOWARD E +1
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[0003] The present invention provides an apparatus capable of projecting a ball or similar object pneumatically with sufficient accuracy, e.g. for baseball, softball and other training purposes. The present invention further provides an apparatus that is capable of projecting a ball at a velocity of at least 90 mph (145 kph), preferably at least 100 mph (160 kph) and more preferably at least 110 mph (175 kph) using a single blower motor requiring no more than 15 amps of power. The present invention fu

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These devices have not been satisfactory in providing high-speed propulsion with sufficient accuracy.
These also have not been satisfactory in providing high-speed propulsion and accuracy for training.

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[0012] The present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to the specific aspects of the invention discussed below. The present application incorporates by reference the disclosure of U.S. Ser. No. 10 / 091,126 filed Mar. 4, 2002.

[0013] The pneumatic projectile propulsion apparatus according to the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 1-5. Referring to FIG. 1, the apparatus 10 includes a hopper 12 that contains balls (or other projectiles) to be propelled, and a pressure canister 13 to which a blower is connected for supplying air to the interior of the canister. The blower can be connected to a convenient power source to supply electricity to the blower motor. The canister is provided with an exit tube 14, through which a ball or other projectile is expelled after the canister is pressurized. (Hereinafter the term “ball” will be used for brevity to encompass other projectiles as well, unless a specific...

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An apparatus that propels a ball pneumatically is provided with an adapter for imparting spin to the ball. In a further aspect, the apparatus can be provided with a position adjuster that cooperates with a ball exit tube of the apparatus. A further aspect is directed to a platform that allows the apparatus to be supported on a ladder-like device. A pneumatic projectile propulsion apparatus is capable of achieving high speed with a simple and practical structure.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention is directed to an apparatus for pneumatic propulsion of a ball or similar object. Further, the present invention provides an apparatus that is capable of propelling a ball or similar object pneumatically with high accuracy at speeds useful for baseball and softball batting training and the like. [0002] Devices that propel a ball by means of a mechanical arm or rotating disks generally have been used for baseball and softball training. These devices have not been satisfactory in providing high-speed propulsion with sufficient accuracy. Devices that use pneumatic propulsion for tennis training also have been known. These also have not been satisfactory in providing high-speed propulsion and accuracy for training. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention provides an apparatus capable of projecting a ball or similar object pneumatically with sufficient accuracy, e.g. for baseball, softball and other training purposes....

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IPC IPC(8): F41A23/04F41B11/00
CPCF41A23/04F41B11/57F41B11/00
InventorHANSEN, HOWARD E.HOLKE, WILLIAM LEWIS
OwnerHANSEN HOWARD E