Baseball Game Table

Abstract

Provided is a baseball game table with a varied pitching function that even beginners can easily enjoy. The baseball game table (1) comprises: a baseball game table body (10) having an upper panel (2) imitating a baseball field; a pitching unit (13) capable of pitching a ball that moves in a floating state; a hitting unit (900) for hitting the ball back; and a selection unit capable of selecting the height of the ball when passing through the hitting unit (900) in stages, wherein the trajectory of the ball launched from the pitching unit (13) changes according to the selection result of the selection unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a baseball game table for playing a game simulating a baseball game. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is a table-type baseball game machine that allows players to play baseball games on a tabletop that simulates a baseball field while pitching, batting, catching, etc. Such a baseball game table includes various mechanisms such as a pitching unit, a batting unit, and a catching unit, and can place figures such as a pitcher, a batter, a base runner, and a fielder on the tabletop.

[0003] The operator launches the ball from the pitching part to the catching part by the operation of the grip, and other operators hit the launched ball back with the batting part. In this way, the baseball game table in the past was constructed to imitate the actual baseball rules and play the game.

[0004] In addition, the following patent document 1 proposes a baseball game table provided with a launching cover that can move forward and backward around a ball launching hole. In the baseball game table of patent document 1, the operator can select a pitch in which the ball moves in a floating state in the air above the table surface and a pitch in which the ball moves while rolling on the table surface (top panel) by moving the launching cover forward and backward.

[0005] Prior art literature

[0006] Patent Literature

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-128000 Summary of the invention

[0008] Problems to be solved by the present invention

[0009] The baseball game table described in Patent Document 1 is configured such that the trajectory and speed of a ball shot from a pitching unit are changed by the distance (movement amount) that the operator pulls the pitching handle toward the operator's front side.

[0010] Therefore, for example, in the case of wishing to pitch the ball through a slightly higher track near the heel of the hitting part, the operator can pull the launching cover toward the heel of the operator until the rear end surface of the operating handle for pitching contacts the inner wall surface on the rear side of the hole for accommodating the operating handle, and release the operating handle for pitching after feeling the contact.

[0011] However, when the player wishes to pitch the ball along a trajectory other than a slightly higher position (slightly lower, in the middle, etc.) near the front of the hitting part, the player must decide by feel the distance (movement) to pull the pitching handle toward the front side and release the handle.

[0012] In this way, the operation of adjusting the trajectory of the ball launched from the pitching unit requires the operator to consider the distance (movement amount). Since it is difficult for the operator to throw the ball to a desired height, it is not easy for beginners to enjoy the varied pitching function.

[0013] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a baseball game table with which even beginners can easily enjoy a varied pitching function.

[0014] Solutions for solving problems

[0015] A game table according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body having an upper panel imitating a baseball field; a pitching unit capable of pitching a ball in which the ball moves in a floating state; a hitting unit for hitting the ball back; and a selection unit capable of selecting in stages the height of the ball when it passes through the hitting unit, and in the game table, the trajectory of the ball launched from the pitching unit changes according to the selection result of the selection unit.

[0016] Effects of the Invention

[0017] According to the above configuration, it is possible to provide a baseball game station in which even beginners can easily enjoy a varied pitching function. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a top perspective view of a baseball game table according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of the pitching operation area.

[0020] Figure 3 (a) is a stereoscopic view of a plate-like component according to an embodiment of the present invention; (b) is a view of a plate-like component according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front; and (c) is a view of a plate-like component according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a top view of the vicinity of a pitching handle and a change club according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of a pitching unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the vicinity of a plate-like member according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the side.

[0024] Figure 7It is a plan view showing a striking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 It is a top perspective view showing a striking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Fig. 9 (a) is a diagram of the adjustment mechanism involved in an embodiment of the present invention during normal operation as viewed from the rear; (b) is a diagram of the adjustment mechanism involved in an embodiment of the present invention after being raised as viewed from the rear; (c) is a diagram of the adjustment mechanism involved in an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0027] Fig.10 (a) is a view of a rear screen according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front; (b) is a partially enlarged view of the lower portion of the rear screen.

[0028] Fig.11 (a) is a diagram showing the transition of the movement of the pitching operating handle; (b) is a diagram showing the form of signal processing in the determination unit.

[0029] Fig.12 (a) is a diagram showing the display of the first display screen of the rear screen; (b) is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the sensor and the second mark.

[0030] Fig.13 (a) is a diagram showing a first display screen in a state where a history record of pitching results is displayed; (b) is a diagram showing a first display screen in a state where a ratio of pitching positions is displayed.

[0031] Explanation of symbols

[0032] 1: Baseball game table, 2: Upper panel, 3: Main body wall, 4: Rear screen, 6: Ball receiving part, 7: Receiving port, 8: Pitching operation part, 9: Hitting operation part, 10: Baseball game table main body, 11: Fielder catching part, 13: Pitching part, 14: Plate-shaped component, 15: Ball storage part, 20: Movable plate, 21: Stand part, 22: Ground part, 120: Adjustment mechanism, 401a: First display screen, 401b: Second display screen, 401c: Second display screen, 401d: Second display screen, 401e: Second display screen, 401f: Second display screen, 401g: Second display screen, 401h: Second display screen, 401h: Second display screen, 401h: Second display screen, 401h: Second display screen, 401h: Second display screen, 401e: Second display screen, 401f: Second display screen, 401h ... 01c: third display screen, 402: sensor, 403: signal line, 404: determination unit, 405: operation button, 806: pitching operation handle, 812: change ball operation handle, 900: hitting unit, 1301: launch cover, 1302: launch hole, 1501: peripheral wall, 9000: rotating unit, 9001: first rotating shaft component, 9010: second rotating shaft component, 9011: first circular portion, 9015: mounting unit DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Hereinafter, a baseball game table according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0034] <Overall structure>

[0035] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a baseball game table 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, a baseball game table 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a baseball game table body 10 that imitates a baseball field. The baseball game table body 10 has: a ground portion 22, which is provided with a hitting portion 900 and a pitching portion 13; a stand portion 21, which is arranged around the ground portion 22; an upper panel 2, which is provided with a rear screen 4 located behind the pitching portion 13, etc.; and a main body peripheral wall portion 3, which is arranged from the periphery of the upper panel 2 in the upward and downward direction.

[0036] In the description of the present embodiment, for the sake of convenience, "left-right direction", "front-back direction" and "up-down direction" are appropriately mentioned. These directions are consistent with the pitcher's line of sight from the pitching unit 13 to the hitting unit 900, and the direction of the hitting unit 900 is described as the front. In addition, the "up-down direction" is a direction including "up" and "down". The "front-back direction" is a direction including "front" and "back". The "left-right direction" is a direction including "left" and "right".

[0037] On the upper plate 2, three depressions are formed in front of the hitting part 900 as the ball receiving part 6. If the launched ball enters the central depression, it is counted as a "good ball", and if it enters the left and right depressions, it is counted as a "ball".

[0038] In addition, the top plate 2 is also provided with depressions serving as fielder catchers 11 at the first, second, third, near, center, right, and left fielder positions of the ground surface 22. If a hit ball enters the fielder catcher 11, it is counted as an "out".

[0039] Furthermore, behind each fielder catching unit 11, a hole serving as a fielder standing unit 1101 is provided, into which a doll imitating a fielder is inserted and fixed.

[0040] Furthermore, on the upper panel 2, a plurality of depressions serving as receiving ports 7 are formed along the stand portion 21 at the ground portion 22 just in front of the right and left stands. The receiving ports 7 located in the foul area are for "fair balls", and the receiving ports 7 located in the fair area are for "outs", "singles", "doubles", "triples", etc. as appropriate.

[0041] Furthermore, holes serving as runner standing portions 1102 into which dolls imitating runners can be inserted are provided on the upper plate 2 at the positions of the first base, the second base, and the third base of the ground portion 22 .

[0042] In addition, on the upper plate 2, a hitting part 900 is provided near the left and right sides of the home plate of the ground surface part 22. The home plate (not shown) is drawn on the hitting part 900. The movable plate 20 is arranged behind the home plate. The movable plate 20 is a rectangular flat plate. The movable plate 20 can rotate in the up and down direction.

[0043] Furthermore, on the upper surface of the upper plate 2, the upper surface of the rotating part 9000 and the upper surface of the base part 1217 described later are exposed on the left and right sides of the movable plate 20. By inserting a rod-shaped member imitating a baseball bat (not shown) or a batting figure having the rod-shaped member into the mounting part 9015 provided at the center of the rotating part 9000, the rod-shaped member imitating a baseball bat can be rotated.

[0044] A pitching unit 13 is disposed at the approximate center of the upper plate 2. In the pitching unit 13, a launching hole 1302 for launching a ball is disposed on the upper plate 2. In addition, the pitching unit 13 is provided with: a launching cover 1301 covering the launching hole 1302; and a ball storage unit 15 disposed behind the launching cover 1301.

[0045] The ball storage portion 15 has a peripheral wall portion 1501 erected on the upper surface of the upper panel 2, and can surround a plurality of balls using the peripheral wall portion 1501. Furthermore, the bottom of the ball storage portion 15 is inclined. Thus, the balls can fall from the ball filling hole provided inside the ball storage portion 15 to the bottom of the upper panel 2.

[0046] Behind the rear screen 4 , on the outer side of the upper panel 2 , a pitching operation portion 8 having a height lower than that of the upper panel 2 is formed.

[0047] In front of the ball receiving part 6, a hitting operation part 9 is formed on the outer side of the upper panel 2 and is lower than the upper panel 2. The hitting operation part 9 is provided with a striking grip 904 as a part of a striking operation handle 902.

[0048] The striking grip 904 is formed at the front end of a striking operation handle 902 of a striking mechanism described later. The striking grip 904 protrudes upward from the striking operation hole 901 of the striking operation unit 9.

[0049] In addition, the striking operation hole 901 is a long hole extending in the front-rear direction so that the striking handle 904 can move only in the front-rear direction.

[0050] A depression 32 is formed in the body peripheral wall portion 3 at a position in the left-right direction of the movable plate 20, which is sunken toward the upper panel 2. A hole is formed in the depression 32 at a position lower than the height of the upper panel 2. An adjustment handle 1205, which is a part of the adjustment mechanism 120 (an example of an adjustment unit), protrudes from the hole.

[0051] <Ball height adjustment mechanism>

[0052] Figure 2 8 is an enlarged view of the pitching operation unit 8. Figure 2 As shown, the pitching operation section 8 is provided with a pitching operation handle 806 (see Figure 4 ) of the pitching grip 802; the change ball operating handle 812 (reference Figure 4 ) and a change ball grip 804. A pitching operation hole 801 and a change ball operation hole 803 are formed on the upper surface of the pitching operation part 8. The pitching operation hole 801 is arranged approximately in the center of the pitching operation part 8. The change ball operation hole 803 is arranged further forward than the pitching operation hole 801 and on the left side of the pitching operation part 8.

[0053] The pitching grip 802 is formed on the pitching rod 811 (see Figure 4 ) at the rear end. The pitching grip 802 protrudes from the pitching operation hole 801 toward the upper side of the pitching operation unit 8. The change ball grip 804 is formed on the change ball rod 805 (see Figure 4 The changing ball gripper 804 protrudes from the changing ball operation hole 803 toward the top of the pitching operation unit 8.

[0054] The change ball operation hole 803 is a long hole extending in the front-to-back direction, so that the change ball grip 804 can only move in the front-to-back direction. The pitching operation hole 801 is a long hole that is long in the front-to-back direction of the pitching grip 802 and wide in the left-to-right direction of the pitching grip 802, so that the pitching grip 802 can move in the front-to-back direction and the left-to-right direction.

[0055] The pitching gripper 802 can move in the front-to-back direction between a1 and a2. In addition, the pitching gripper 802 can also move in the left-right direction. The change-up gripper 804 can move in the front-to-back direction between c1 and c2.

[0056] A moving hole 31 is formed on the surface of the main body peripheral wall portion 3 located in front of the pitching operation portion 8. The moving hole 31 is a long hole extending in the left-right direction. The vertical width of the moving hole 31 is larger than that of the plate-like member 14 (see FIG. 1 ) which is an example of the selection portion. Figure 3 ) is slightly thicker. The adjusting grip 1403 protrudes backward from the moving hole 31. The length of the moving hole 31 in the left-right direction is longer than the length of the adjusting grip 1403 in the left-right direction. In addition, in this embodiment, the length of the moving hole 31 in the left-right direction is about 3 times the length of the adjusting grip 1403 in the left-right direction. The adjusting grip 1403 can move in the left-right direction between d1-d2.

[0057] Figure 3 (a) is a perspective view of a plate-like member 14 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3(b) is a diagram of the plate-like member 14 according to one embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. Figure 3 (c) is a diagram showing the plate-like member 14 according to one embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below. Figure 3 As shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. 1 , the plate-like member 14 includes: a first face portion 1401, a second face portion 1402, a third face portion 1405, an adjustment handle 1403, and an edge portion 1406. The front end of the adjustment handle 1403 is connected to the edge portion 1406 near the center of the edge portion 1406 in the left-right direction. The edge portion 1406 extends forward. The edge portion 1406 is connected to the first face portion 1401, the second face portion 1402, and the third face portion 1405.

[0058] like Figure 3 As shown in (b), the first surface portion 1401 is located on the right side of the plate-like member 14. The third surface portion 1405 is located on the left side of the plate-like member 14. The second surface portion 1402 is located between the first surface portion 1401 and the third surface portion 1405.

[0059] A cutout portion 1404 is formed below the second surface portion 1402. In the present embodiment, the cutout portion 1404 is formed in the lower left direction of the second surface portion 1402. A length h1 of the cutout portion 1404 in the vertical direction is shorter than a length h2 of the plate-like member 14 in the vertical direction.

[0060] like Figure 3 As shown in (c), the thickness of the first face 1401 is substantially the same as the thickness of the third face 1405. The thickness of the first face 1401 is greater than the thickness of the second face 1402. There is a step in the thickness direction at the boundary between the first face 1401 and the second face 1402 and at each boundary between the second face 1402 and the third face 1405. The step is a right-angled step.

[0061] Figure 4 It is a top view of the vicinity of the pitching operating handle 806 and the changing ball operating handle 812 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 It is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the pitching unit 13 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the change ball operating handle 812 has a change ball grip 804 and a long and stick-shaped change ball rod 805. A convex portion 816 is formed on the front side of the change ball rod 805. The convex portion 816 is located on the left side of the launch cover 1301. The convex portion 816 is connected to the launch cover 1301 via a connecting member 817.

[0063] The pitching operating handle 806 includes a traction portion 810 and a long and stick-shaped pitching rod 811 .

[0064] The pitching shaft 811 includes a ball holding portion 823 , a contact portion 809 , a pitching body portion 824 , an elastic member storage portion 819 , an elastic member holding portion 813 , and a hole plugging portion 822 .

[0065] like Figure 5 As shown, the ball holding portion 823 is provided at the front end of the pitching shaft 811. The ball holding portion 823 is U-shaped and can hold a ball.

[0066] like Figure 4 As shown, the contact part 809 is provided at the rear of the pitching rod 811. The front part of the traction part 810 is connected to the rear of the pitching rod 811. Therefore, the contact part 809 also moves in the same direction as the movement of the traction part 810. In addition, a pitching gripper 802 is provided at the rear end of the traction part 810.

[0067] The pitching body 824 is in the shape of a square column and is disposed behind the ball holding portion 823 .

[0068] The elastic member storage portion 819 is a portion that is a groove hole that penetrates from the upper surface to the lower surface of the pitching body 824. The elastic member 808 can be stored in the elastic member storage portion 819.

[0069] The elastic member holding portion 813 is provided inside the elastic member storage portion 819. The rear end of the elastic member holding portion 813 is inserted between the two elastic member receiving portions 818. The elastic member holding portion 813 is in the shape of a rod and can be inserted inside the elastic member 808. The front end of the elastic member 808 is brought into contact with the front end wall of the elastic member storage portion 819, and the rear end of the elastic member 808 is brought into contact with the elastic member receiving portion 818 described later, so that the elastic member 808 is held in a slightly compressed state.

[0070] The hole plugging portion 822 is a plate-shaped portion extending in the left-right direction and is provided on the ball holding portion 823 (see Figure 5 ) and the pitching body 824. The upper surface of the hole plugging portion 822 is at the same height as the upper surface of the pitching body 824. The upper surface of the portion surrounded by the left and right hole plugging portions 822 is slightly higher than the hole plugging portion 822.

[0071] The pitching rod 811 is in the shape of a long strip and is held by a rod-shaped pitching rod holder 807. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the pitching cue holder 807 includes a bottom surface portion 825 , a side wall portion 814 , an inclined portion 820 , and two elastic member receiving portions 818 protruding from the bottom surface portion 825 .

[0072] The inclined portion 820 is provided near the front end of the pitching rod holder 807. The inclined portion 820 is gently curved and has a shape that rises toward the front. The end of the inclined portion 820 reaches a height close to the upper surface of the upper panel 2 and is located at the launch hole 1302 of the upper panel 2.

[0073] In addition, the inclined portion 820 has a groove extending in the front-rear direction at the center along the axis of the pitching rod holder 807. The front end of the pitching rod 811 can be inserted into the groove.

[0074] In the baseball game table 1 involved in this embodiment, the front end of the pitching rod 811 is located at the front side of the pitching rod bracket 807 as the initial position. When the pitching rod 811 is located at the initial position, the hole plugging portion 822 plugs the ball filling hole provided inside the ball storage portion 15. The operator operates the pitching grip 802 with a finger to move the pitching operating handle 806 backward. If the pitching operating handle 806 moves backward, the ball holding portion 823 comes under the ball filling hole. At this time, the ball falls to the ball holding portion 823. In addition, at this time, a force toward the rear of the elastic component storage portion 819 is applied to the elastic component 808, and the elastic component 808 abuts against the elastic component receiving portion 818. As a result, the elastic component 808 is compressed.

[0075] The dropped ball is held by the ball holding portion 823. When the operator releases his finger from the pitching grip 802, the elastic member 808 is released. In this way, the pitching operating handle 806 moves forward by the elastic reaction force of the compressed elastic member 808. When the pitching operating handle 806 moves forward, the ball holding portion 823 is inserted into the groove of the inclined portion 820.

[0076] When the pitching operation handle 806 moves forward, the ball held in the ball holding portion 823 rises along the inclined portion 820 and is released in a manner of flying out from the launch hole 1302 toward the upper surface of the upper panel 2. When the launch cover 1301 is at the initial position, the released ball moves toward the hitting portion 900 while floating in the air.

[0077] The launch cover 1301 can move in the front-to-back direction in accordance with the front-to-back movement of the change ball operating handle 812. If the operator presses the change ball grip 804 forward, the change ball operating handle 812 moves forward, and the launch cover 1301 moves forward via the connecting member 817. In this state, if the ball is released in a manner of flying out from the launch hole 1302 to the upper surface of the upper panel 2, the ball hits the inner surface of the launch cover 1301 and moves toward the striking part 900 while rolling on the upper panel 2.

[0078] In addition, if Figure 4As shown, a circular flange 815 is provided at the approximate center of the pitching rod bracket 807. An insertion hole is provided at the center of the flange 815. A rotation shaft provided at a pitching operation cover (not shown) located at the bottom surface of the baseball game table body 10 is inserted into the insertion hole. If the operator moves the pitching grip 802 in the left and right directions, the pitching rod bracket 807 rotates within a range of about 5° to the left and right. Therefore, the operator can not only shoot the ball to the center of the home base drawn on the hitting part 900, but also shoot the ball to a position slightly away from the center of the home base in the left and right directions.

[0079] Furthermore, a magnet 19 is disposed on the back of the upper panel 2 at a position approximately in the middle between the pitching part 13 and the hitting part 900 (see Figure 7 ). The ball launched toward the center of the home plate will go straight because it passes directly above the magnet 19. On the other hand, the ball launched in a direction slightly deviated to the left or right will pass near the outer periphery of the magnet 19, so the trajectory will be curved due to the gravitational force of the magnet 19.

[0080] When the ball is launched at a slow speed, the influence of the magnet 19 becomes larger. When the ball is launched at a fast speed, the influence of the magnet 19 becomes smaller. Therefore, by changing the launch direction of the ball, it is possible to launch not only a pitch that imitates a straight ball to the center that has a trajectory of a strike, but also a pitch that imitates a changeup that changes its trajectory with a fast ball that is close to a straight line and a slow ball that is close to a outside ball and a close ball.

[0081] Furthermore, a pressing portion 821 (see FIG. 1 ) described below is provided at the front end of the change club 805. Figure 7 ). The pressing part 821 is connected to the movable plate 20. Therefore, if the operator pulls the change ball grip 804 backward, the change ball stick 805 moves backward and the front end of the movable plate 20 drops. Therefore, within the rotation range of the bat, even if the ball falls below the upper plate 2, it can be hit.

[0082] Furthermore, the first mark 830a, the second mark 830b, the third mark 830c, and the fourth mark 830d are marked on the rear upper surface of the pitching operating handle 806. In addition, in the following description, as an expression including the first mark 830a, the second mark 830b, the third mark 830c, and the fourth mark 830d, it is sometimes written as a mark 830. When the mark 830 is viewed from the operator of the pitching operating handle 806, the first mark 830a, the second mark 830b, the third mark 830c, and the fourth mark 830d are arranged in the order of the first mark 830a, the second mark 830b, the third mark 830c, and the fourth mark 830d.

[0083] use Figure 6 , which illustrates the manner in which the operator adjusts the height of the ball launched from the launching hole 1302. Figure 6This is a diagram showing the vicinity of the plate-like member 14 according to one embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the side. Figure 6 As shown, the plate-like member 14 is located between the contact portion 809 and the pitching grip 802 .

[0084] The pitching gripper 802 can move in the front-back direction and the left-right direction. Therefore, for example, if the operator pulls the pitching gripper 802 backward, the traction part 810 having the pitching gripper 802 moves backward. Accordingly, the pitching rod 811 held in the traction part 810 also moves backward. Therefore, if the operator pulls the pitching gripper 802 backward, the contact part 809 provided at the rear end of the pitching rod 811 moves backward. If the operator pulls the pitching gripper 802 backward to a predetermined distance, the contact part 809 contacts the first face part 1401 or the second face part 1402 of the plate-like member 14, or passes through the cutout part 1404.

[0085] The adjustment handle 1403 can be moved in the left-right direction. Therefore, the operator can arrange the plate-like member 14 at a predetermined position by moving the adjustment handle 1403 to the left and right. That is, the operator can adjust the position of the plate-like member 14 by moving the adjustment handle 1403 to the left and right, and as a result, the height of the ball when the ball passes through the hitting part 900 can be selected in stages. In the present embodiment, there are three modes: a case where the contact part 809 passes through the cut-out part 1404 (mode 1), a case where the contact part 809 contacts the first face part 1401 (mode 2), and a case where the contact part 809 contacts the second face part 1402 (mode 3). Therefore, the operator can select the height of the ball from the three modes of high, middle, and low.

[0086] When the operator wishes to increase the height of the ball (mode 1), the operator moves the adjustment grip 1403 to the right. Thereafter, the operator pulls the pitching grip 802 rearward. In this way, the cutout portion 1404 is arranged at a position opposite to the contact portion 809. As a result, the contact portion 809 of the pitching operating handle 806 does not contact the plate-like member 14. Therefore, the pitching grip 802 can be pulled to a position in contact with the inner wall surface 801a on the rear side of the pitching operating hole 801. Since the movement amount of the pitching operating handle 806 reaches the maximum, the compression amount of the elastic member 808 also reaches the maximum. As a result, the ball is launched from the launch hole 1302 with the strongest elastic force, and therefore, the height of the ball when passing through the vicinity of the hitting portion 900 becomes the highest position.

[0087] When the operator wishes to lower the height of the ball (mode 2), the operator moves the adjustment grip 1403 to the left. After that, the operator pulls the pitching grip 802 backward. In this way, the first surface 1401 is arranged at a position opposite to the contact portion 809. As a result, the contact portion 809 of the pitching operating handle 806 contacts the first surface 1401 located further forward than the inner wall surface of the baseball game table body 10. Therefore, the operator cannot pull the pitching grip 802 to a position where the pitching grip 802 contacts the inner wall surface 801a on the rear side of the pitching operating hole 801. In this case, since the movement amount of the pitching operating handle 806 is the smallest, the compression amount of the elastic member 808 is also the smallest. As a result, the ball is launched from the launch hole 1302 with the weakest elastic force, and therefore, the height of the ball when passing through the vicinity of the hitting portion 900 becomes the lowest position.

[0088] When the operator wishes the height of the ball to be exactly in the middle (mode 3), the operator moves the adjustment grip 1403 to the approximate center of the moving hole 31. After that, the operator pulls the pitching grip 802 backward. In this way, the second surface 1402 is arranged at a position opposite to the contact portion 809. As a result, the contact portion 809 of the pitching operating handle 806 contacts the second surface 1402 located further forward than the inner wall surface of the baseball game table body 10. Therefore, the operator cannot pull the pitching grip 802 to a position where the pitching grip 802 contacts the inner wall surface 801a on the rear side of the pitching operating hole 801. In this case, the amount of movement of the pitching operating handle 806 backward is greater than in mode 2 and less than in mode 1. Therefore, the amount of compression of the elastic member 808 is greater than in mode 2 and less than in mode 1. As a result, the height of the ball when passing through the vicinity of the hitting part 900 is higher than that in the case of pattern 2 and lower than that in the case of pattern 1 (right in the middle).

[0089] In addition, the ball falls near the center of the home plate in pattern 3. Therefore, the ball falls in pattern 1 at a position further forward than the center of the home plate, and the ball falls in pattern 2 at a position further back than the center of the home plate.

[0090] According to this structure, when the operator performs pitching to move the ball in a floating state in the air, he can operate the plate-like member 14, which is an example of a selection unit, in advance, so that he can select the height of the ball when it passes through the hitting unit 900, and according to the selection result of the plate-like member 14 (selection unit), the trajectory of the ball launched from the pitching unit will change. The operation of the plate-like member 14 (selection unit) can be selected in stages from high, middle, and low, for example. Since it is an operation that does not require the operator to consider, the reproducibility of the operation of determining the height of the ball can be improved. In this way, according to this structure, even beginners can easily enjoy the varied pitching function.

[0091] In addition, according to this configuration, by operating the plate-shaped member 14 (selection unit), the operator can adjust the maximum amount of movement of the pulling pitching operating handle 806. Therefore, after operating the plate-shaped member 14 (selection unit), the operator pulls the pitching operating handle 806 to the position where it can be pulled, and releases the pitching operating handle 806, so that the pitching unit can easily pitch the ball to the height selected by the plate-shaped member 14 (selection unit).

[0092] Furthermore, according to this configuration, the maximum amount of movement that the operator can pull the pitching operating handle 806 can be adjusted by utilizing the difference in thickness between the first surface 1401 and the second surface 1402 of the plate-like member 14 (selector).

[0093] Furthermore, according to this configuration, the operator can maximize the maximum amount of movement by which the pitching operating handle 806 can be pulled by disposing the plate member 14 (selector) so that the contact portion 809 of the pitching operating handle 806 passes through the cutout portion 1404 .

[0094] <Bat height adjustment mechanism>

[0095] Figure 7 It is a plan view showing a striking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 FIG. 2 is a top perspective view showing a striking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 As shown, the striking mechanism of the striking part 900 includes a striking operating handle 902 and a rotating part 9000. The striking mechanism is arranged below the upper panel 2 from below the striking operating part 9 through below the striking part 900. The striking mechanism is housed in a cover body 90, which is provided to cover the back side of the upper panel 2 from the striking operating part 9 to the vicinity of the magnet 19.

[0096] like Figure 8 As shown, the striking operation handle 902 includes: a base body 9051 extending in the front-to-back direction; and a striking grip 904 erected upward from the front end of the base body 9051. At the rear end of the base body 9051, two rod-shaped parallel body parts 9052 are further arranged in parallel with a gap between the left and right sides. A rack part 903 is formed on the outer side surface of the parallel body part 9052. Saw-like folds are formed on the side surface of the rack part 903.

[0097] The rotating part 9000 includes a first rotating shaft component 9001 and a second rotating shaft component 9010. The first rotating shaft component 9001 has a pinion part 9002 and a cylindrical supporting part 9003. A plurality of gear-shaped folds are formed in the pinion part 9002. The pinion part 9002 meshes with the rack part 903 of the striking operating handle 902. Therefore, if the striking operating handle 902 moves in the front-back direction, the pinion part 9002 rotates in conjunction with the movement of the striking operating handle 902. The supporting part 9003 is semi-cylindrical in shape. There is a groove in the supporting part 9003. The sliding part 9013 described later can be inserted into the groove.

[0098] The second rotating shaft member 9010 includes: a first circular portion 9011; a second circular portion 9012; and a plate-shaped sliding portion 9013 hanging downward from the second circular portion 9012. A quadrilateral hole is formed in the center of the upper surface of the first circular portion 9011 and the second circular portion 9012. In addition, a hole is also formed in the center of the upper surface of the sliding portion 9013 facing downward. The hole formed in the sliding portion 9013 extends to approximately the middle of the sliding portion 9013. These two holes are continuous and function as a mounting portion 9015. The diameter of the first circular portion 9011 is smaller than the diameter of the second circular portion 9012. Therefore, a peripheral portion 9014 is formed in the second circular portion 9012. In addition, the diameter of the cylindrical support member 9003 and the front-to-rear width of the sliding portion 9013 are smaller than the diameter of the second circular portion 9012. The sliding portion 9013 can move in the up-down direction in the groove formed in the support member 9003. In addition, since the left-right distance between the sliding portion 9013 and the groove of the supporting member 9003 is small, the sliding portion 9013 is supported by the supporting member 9003. Therefore, when the first rotating shaft member 9001 rotates, the second rotating shaft member 9010 rotates in the same direction as the first rotating shaft member 9001.

[0099] like Figure 7 As shown, the striking mechanism, the movable plate 20 , the pressing portion 821 of the changing ball operating handle 812 , and the adjusting mechanism 120 are arranged on the bottom plate 91 of the cover body 90 .

[0100] The movable plate 20 is arranged between two rack portions 903. The rear end of the movable plate 20 has: a shaft portion 201 extending in the left-right direction; and a hanging portion 202 hanging down from the rear end. Plate support portions 906 are respectively provided between the rack portion 903 and the movable plate 20. The shaft portion 201 is supported by the plate support portion 906. In addition, a pressing portion 821 is provided at the front end of the change ball operating handle 812. The pressing portion 821 abuts against the hanging portion 202. The pressing portion 821 is urged forward by the plate retaining spring 826. By making the pressing portion 821 abut against the rear surface of the hanging portion 202 of the movable plate 20, the lower part of the hanging portion 202 is pressed forward.

[0101] The movable plate 20 is usually flush with the upper surface of the upper plate 2. However, when the change ball operating handle 812 moves backward, the pressing portion 821 also moves backward. Therefore, the front end of the movable plate 20 rotates in a downward manner.

[0102] The adjustment mechanism 120 is disposed one on each of the left and right side surfaces of each parallel main body portion 9052 .

[0103] like Figure 8 As shown, the adjustment mechanism 120 includes an adjustment handle 1205 and a base portion 1217. A slightly diamond-shaped finger contact portion 1215 is formed at the left end of the adjustment handle 1205. An axial rod 1204 extending in the front-to-back direction is formed approximately in the center of the adjustment handle 1205. The axial rod 1204 is set on the bearing portion 92 of the bottom plate 91 (see Figure 7 A push-up portion 1216 is formed at the right end of the adjustment handle 1205.

[0104] The base portion 1217 includes a receiving part 1220 and a cap part 1221. The receiving part 1220 includes: a base plate 1224 that is approximately triangular; and a cylindrical part 1225 formed in the center of the receiving part 1220. A circular hole 1227 is formed at each vertex of the base plate 1224. A circular hole that can insert the supporting part 9003 and the sliding part 9013 is provided in the center of the cylindrical part 1225. The diameter of the hole is smaller than the diameter of the second circular part 9012. Therefore, if the sliding part 9013 (the second rotating shaft part 9010) is inserted into the hole from above, the lower surface of the peripheral part 9014 abuts against the upper surface of the receiving part 1220. A cut-in part 1226 is formed on the side of the cylindrical part 1225.

[0105] The cap member 1221 is circular. The cap member 1221 has a fixing member 1228 that can be inserted into the cut-in portion 1226. The fixing member 1228 is inserted into the cut-in portion 1226, so that the cap member 1221 is fixed to the receiving member 1220. A circular insertion hole 1229 is formed in the center of the cap member 1221. The diameter of the insertion hole 1229 is larger than the diameter of the first circular portion 9011 and smaller than the diameter of the second circular portion 9012. Therefore, if the base portion 1217 is covered on the rotating portion 9000, the cap member 1221 is supported by the peripheral portion 9014.

[0106] The thickness of the circular portion of the cap member 1221 is substantially the same as the thickness of the first circular portion 9011. Therefore, even in a state where the base portion 1217 is covered on the rotating portion 9000, the upper surface portion of the base portion 1217 is flat.

[0107] Fig. 9 (a) is a diagram showing the adjustment mechanism 120 in normal times according to one embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear. Fig. 9 (b) is a diagram showing the adjustment mechanism 120 after the rise according to one embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear. Fig. 9 (c) is a diagram showing the adjustment mechanism 120 according to one embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below. Fig. 9 As shown in (a), the adjustment handle 1205 is usually in a horizontal state. At this time, the upper surface of the push-up portion 1216 faces the table 1224. In addition, at this time, the position of the upper surface of the rotating portion 9000 is located at the same position as the upper panel 2.

[0108] If the operator presses the finger contact portion 1215 with a finger, Fig. 9 As shown in (b), the finger contact part 1215 moves downward, while the push part 1216 rises upward because the shaft rod 1204 serves as a fulcrum. When the push part 1216 rises, the base part 1217 is pushed upward by the push part 1216. When the base part 1217 rises, the peripheral part 9014 (see Figure 8 ) is pushed up by the upper surface of the receiving component 1220, and the second rotating shaft component 9010 inserted into the base portion 1217 also rises.

[0109] Thus, since the upper surface of the rotating part 9000 protrudes to a position higher than the upper panel 2, the rod-shaped member imitating the bat mounted on the mounting part 9015 or the rod-shaped member imitating the bat of the batting figure rises, and the bat position is higher than usual.

[0110] Furthermore, when the operator releases his finger from the finger contact portion 1215 , the base portion 1217 and the second rotation axis member 9010 move downward.

[0111] like Fig. 9 As shown in (c), the push-up part 1216 is divided into two parts and is U-shaped. Therefore, when the push-up part 1216 rises, the base part 1217 is lifted by the two ends 1230 of the push-up part 1216. As a result, the force applied to the push-up part 1216 when the base part 1217 is lifted is dispersed.

[0112] According to this structure, when the operator on the striking side predicts or judges that the ball will fly very high, he can operate the adjustment handle 1205 to adjust the height of the rod-shaped member, and then rotate the rod-shaped member. Thus, the operator on the striking side can make the rod-shaped member hit the ball that has flown very high. Therefore, both the operator on the pitching side and the operator on the striking side can fully enjoy the game using the varied pitching function.

[0113] In addition, the operator can also adjust the height of the mounting portion 9015 in the rotating portion 9000 while operating the striking operation handle 902. Therefore, the operator can smoothly perform the operation of adjusting the height of the rod-shaped member and the operation of rotating the rod-shaped member in a series of actions by operating each handle.

[0114] In addition, according to this configuration, the first rotating shaft member 9001 that is linked to the movement of the striking operation handle 902 and the second rotating shaft member 9010 that is linked to the movement of the adjustment handle are composed of different parts. Therefore, the rack and pinion mechanism that converts linear motion into rotational motion and the mechanism for adjusting the height of the rod-shaped member to rotate are unlikely to interfere with each other, making it easy to make each mechanism operate smoothly.

[0115] <Pitch result display mechanism>

[0116] Fig.10 (a) is a diagram showing a rear screen 4 (an example of a display unit) according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. Fig.10 (b) is a partial enlarged view of the lower part of the rear screen 4. Fig.10 As shown in (a), the rear screen 4 includes: a first display screen 401a, a second display screen 401b, a third display screen 401c, a first sensor 402a, a second sensor 402b, a third sensor 402c, a signal line 403, a determination unit 404, an operation button 405, and a speaker 406. In addition, in the following description, as a representation including the first display screen 401a, the second display screen 401b, and the third display screen 401c, it may be recorded as a display screen 401. In addition, as a representation including the first sensor 402a, the second sensor 402b, and the third sensor 402c, it may be recorded as a sensor 402.

[0117] The first display screen 401a is a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The first display screen 401a displays a screen corresponding to each mode, and the screen can display, for example, the pitching trajectory and ball speed of the ball thrown by the operator. As modes, there are, for example, a baseball game mode and a strikeout mode. In addition, the pitching trajectory mentioned here is, for example, the position where the ball passes near home base. In this embodiment, the trajectory (pitching trajectory) that the operator can throw the ball is 15 grids in total, including 3 vertical rows and 5 horizontal columns. The 3 vertical rows show the height of the ball. The types of height are high, middle, and low. The 5 horizontal columns show the trajectory of the ball in the left and right directions. Among the 15 grids, 9 grids in total, including 3 vertical rows and 3 horizontal central columns, are the strike zone, and the rest are the ball zone. The pitching trajectory frame is displayed in the first display screen 401a in a manner that surrounds the strike zone.

[0118] The second display screen 401b and the third display screen 401c are displays such as liquid crystal displays and organic EL displays. Numbers corresponding to each game mode are displayed on the second display screen 401b and the third display screen 401c. In the case of the baseball game mode, the scores of each player are displayed on the second display screen 401b and the third display screen 401c, for example. In the case of the strikeout mode, for example, the number of balls entering the strike zone is displayed on the second display screen 401b, and the number of remaining balls is displayed on the third display screen 401c. In this example, 7 segmented light-emitting elements are used to display 1 number. As the light-emitting element, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) light-emitting element, a laser light-emitting element, etc. can be used.

[0119] like Fig.10 As shown in (b), sensors 402 are provided at the lower part of the rear screen 4. The sensors 402 are arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. The interval between the first sensor 402a and the second sensor 402b is approximately one-third of the width of the pitching operating handle 806. The interval between the second sensor 402b and the third sensor 402c is equal to the interval between the first sensor 402a and the second sensor 402b. The sensor 402 is configured to detect the mark 830 (see Figure 4 When the sensor 402 detects the first mark 830a or the third mark 830c, it sends a signal A (ON signal) to the determination unit 404. When the sensor 402 does not detect the first mark 830a or the third mark 830c, it continues to send a signal B (OFF signal) to the determination unit 404.

[0120] return Fig.10 The signal line 403 is, for example, a copper wire. The signal line 403 is a path for an electrical signal sent from the sensor 402 to the determination unit 404.

[0121] The determination unit 404 includes one or more CPUs (Central Processing Units) and one or more memories. The CPU and the memory are arranged inside the rear screen 4. The CPU is a computing device that uses a main memory and a flash memory connected to the CPU for free reading and writing data as the main storage area for calculation. The determination unit 404 processes the signal received from the sensor 402 based on the binary method. The determination unit 404 processes the signal A as 0 and the signal B as 1. The determination unit 404 calculates the ball speed based on the signal received from the sensor 402. The specific processing content will be described later.

[0122] In addition, as described later, the determination unit 404 determines the height of the ball based on the calculated ball speed. In addition, the determination unit 404 determines the trajectory of the ball in the left and right directions. The determination unit 404 combines the height of the ball and the trajectory in the left and right directions to determine the pitching trajectory. The determination unit 404 is also a control device, and controls in such a way that the pitching trajectory and the ball speed are displayed on the first display screen 401a. The pitching trajectory and the ball speed are displayed on the first display screen 401a. In addition, the program for calculating the pitching trajectory and the ball speed is stored in advance in a built-in storage unit such as a flash memory.

[0123] In addition, when the game mode is the strikeout mode, the determination unit 404 determines whether the pitched ball has entered the strike zone based on the determined pitching trajectory. If the determination unit 404 determines that the pitched ball has entered the strike zone, the second display screen 401b is controlled to increase the number by 1. Furthermore, the determination unit 404 controls the third display screen 401c to decrease the number by 1 each time a pitch is thrown.

[0124] A plurality of operation buttons 405 are provided on the front of the rear screen 4. In the present embodiment, four operation buttons 405 are provided on the right side of the first display screen 401a and on the left side of the third display screen 401c. The operation button 405 is a button for switching the display content of the display screen 401, a button for emitting sound from the speaker 406, etc. For example, when the operator presses the operation button 405 for switching the display content of the display screen 401, an electrical signal accompanying the pressed operation button 405 is sent to the determination unit 404. The determination unit 404 controls the display of the first display screen 401a based on the electrical signal.

[0125] The speakers 406 are provided on the left and right sides of the rear screen 4. The speakers 406 emit words such as "out", "safe base", "home run", "ball", "strike", and sound effects.

[0126] use Fig.11 (a) and Fig.11 (b) illustrates the signal processing performed by the determination unit 404. Fig.11 (a) is a diagram showing the transition of the movement of the pitching operating handle 806. Fig.11 (b) is a diagram showing a form of signal processing in the determination unit 404.

[0127] like Fig.11 As shown in (a) to (i) of FIG. 8 , when the pitching operating handle 806 is in the normal position, the first mark 830a is located below the second sensor 402b. At this time, the determination unit 404 receives the signal A from the second sensor 402b. The determination unit 404 Fig.11As shown in (i) of (b), during (i), the signal A received from the second sensor 402b is processed as 0.

[0128] If the operator starts to pull the pitching handle 806 backward, Fig.11 As shown in (ii) of (a), the second mark 830b passes under the second sensor 402b. At this time, the determination unit 404 receives the signal B from the second sensor 402b. The determination unit 404 Fig.11 As shown in (ii) of (b), during this period, the signal B received from the second sensor 402b is processed as 1.

[0129] Furthermore, if the operator pulls the pitching operating handle 806 backward, Fig.11 As shown in (iii) of (a), the third mark 830c passes under the second sensor 402b. At this time, the determination unit 404 receives the signal A from the second sensor 402b. The determination unit 404 Fig.11 As shown in (iii) of (b), the signal A received from the second sensor 402b is processed as 0 during this period.

[0130] like Fig.11 As shown in (iv) and (v) of (a), if the operator further pulls the pitching grip 802 backward until the rear end of the pitching operating handle 806 contacts the inner wall surface 801a of the pitching operating hole 801, the fourth mark 830d passes under the second sensor 402b. At this time, the determination unit 404 receives the signal B from the second sensor 402b. The determination unit 404 Fig.11 As shown in (iv) and (v) of (b), the signal B received from the second sensor 402b is processed as 1 during this period.

[0131] like Fig.11 As shown in (a) to (vi), when the rear end of the pitching operating handle 806 contacts the inner wall surface 801a, the fourth mark 830d is located below the second sensor 402b. At this time, the determination unit 404 receives the signal B from the second sensor 402b. The determination unit 404 Fig.11 As shown in (b) to (vi), during this period, the signal B received from the second sensor 402b is processed as 1.

[0132] Afterwards, if the operator releases the pitching grip 802, the pitching operating handle 806 starts to move forward. Fig.11 As shown in (vii) and (viii) of (a), during this period, the fourth mark 830d passes under the second sensor 402b, and then the third mark 830c passes under the second sensor 402b. Fig.11As shown in (b) (vii), during the period when the fourth mark 830d passes under the second sensor 402b, the signal B received from the second sensor 402b is processed as 1. On the other hand, during the period when the third mark 830c passes under the second sensor 402b, as shown in Fig.11 As shown in (viii) of (b), the determination unit 404 processes the signal A received from the second sensor 402b as zero.

[0133] If the pitching operating handle 806 is moved further forward, Fig.11 As shown in (ix) of (a), the second mark 830b passes under the second sensor 402b. Then, as Fig.11 As shown in (a) and (x) of FIG. 1 , the first mark 830a passes under the second sensor 402b. Therefore, the determination unit 404 Fig.11 As shown in (ix) of (b), during the period when the second mark 830b passes under the second sensor 402b, the signal B received from the second sensor 402b is processed as 1. On the other hand, the determination unit 404 Fig.11 As shown in (x) of (b), while the first mark 830a passes under the second sensor 402b, the signal A received from the second sensor 402b is processed as 0.

[0134] In addition, Fig.11 In the example shown, the pitching handle 806 does not pass under the first sensor 402a and the third sensor 402c. Therefore, the determination unit 404 continues to receive the signal B from the first sensor 402a and the third sensor 402c. Fig.11 As shown in (b), the signals received from the first sensor 402a and the third sensor 402c are continuously processed as 1.

[0135] use Fig.12 (a) and Fig.12 (b) illustrates the display modes of the first display screen 401a in the baseball game mode and the passing position of the pitching operation handle 806 in each display mode. Fig.12 (a) is a diagram showing the display of the first display screen 401a of the rear screen 4. Fig.12 (b) is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the sensor 402 and the second mark 830b.

[0136] When the operator moves the adjustment grip 1403 until it contacts the left end of the moving hole 31, pulls the pitching grip 802 backward to contact the right side of the pitching operation hole 801, and releases the pitching grip 802, Fig.12As shown in (i) of (b), the pitching operating handle 806 passes under the first sensor 402a. The first sensor 402a sends electrical signals to the determination unit 404 in the order of signal B, signal A, signal B, and signal A. On the other hand, the second sensor 402b and the third sensor 402c continue to send signal B to the determination unit 404. In this case, the determination unit 404 determines that the pitching operating handle 806 has passed under the first sensor 402a. In addition, in this case, since the pitching rod holder 807 holding the pitching rod 811 has rotated to the left by about 5°, the determination unit 404 determines that the ball has been pitched to the left side of the pitching area in the horizontal direction.

[0137] In addition, in this case, the contact portion 809 of the pitching operating handle 806 contacts the first face portion 1401 located further forward than the inner wall surface of the baseball game table main body 10 (mode 2). Therefore, the movement amount of the pitching operating handle 806 becomes the minimum, and the compression amount of the elastic member 808 also becomes the minimum. As a result, the movement speed of the pitching operating handle 806 is slower than the movement speed of the pitching operating handle 806 in the above-mentioned modes 1 and 3, so the time required for the third mark 830c to pass under the first sensor 402a is the maximum. The discriminating unit 404 calculates the speed of the ball according to the sending time of the signal A sent based on the third mark 830c, and classifies the calculated ball speed. In this embodiment, the ball speed is classified into three categories. The three categories are high speed, medium speed, and low speed. When the discriminating unit 404 classifies the calculated ball speed as high speed, any value from 152km / h to 161km / h is randomly displayed on the first display screen 401a as the ball speed. When the determination unit 404 classifies the calculated ball speed as medium speed, it randomly displays any value from 135km / h to 151km / h as the ball speed on the first display screen 401a. When the determination unit 404 classifies the calculated ball speed as low speed, it randomly displays any value from 65km / h to 134km / h as the ball speed on the first display screen 401a. In addition, the classification of ball speeds shown here is merely an example, and classifications other than these may also be applied. In this example, the determination unit 404 classifies the ball speed as low speed. In this example, the determination unit 404 controls the first display screen 401a to display 120km / h. In addition, as described above, the height of the ball near home base is proportional to the amount of movement of the pitching operating handle 806. Therefore, if the determination unit 404 classifies the ball speed as low speed, the height of the ball is determined to be low. As a result, the ball speed displayed on the first display screen 401a is 0.157m / h. Fig.12 The screen shown in (a) to (i).

[0138] When the operator moves the adjustment handle 1403 until it contacts the left end of the movable hole 31, and moves the pitching handle 802 to a position approximately in the middle between the center and the right side of the pitching operation hole 801, and then releases the pitching handle 802, Fig.12 As shown in (ii) of (b), the pitching operating handle 806 passes under the first sensor 402a and the second sensor 402b. The first sensor 402a and the second sensor 402b send electrical signals to the determination unit 404 in the order of signal B, signal A, signal B, and signal A. On the other hand, the third sensor 402c continues to send signal B to the determination unit 404. In this case, the determination unit 404 determines that the pitching operating handle 806 has passed under the first sensor 402a and the second sensor 402b. In addition, in this case, since the pitching rod bracket 807 is rotated to the left by about 2°, the determination unit 404 determines that the ball is thrown to the left strike zone in the horizontal direction.

[0139] In this case, the contact portion 809 of the pitching operating handle 806 contacts the first surface 1401 located further forward than the inner wall surface of the baseball game table body 10 (mode 2). Therefore, the determination unit 404 classifies the ball speed as low speed. In this embodiment, the determination unit 404 controls the first display screen 401a to display 130 km / h. In addition, the determination unit 404 determines that the height of the ball is low. As a result, the first display screen 401a displays Fig.12 The screen shown in (a) to (ii).

[0140] When the operator moves the adjustment handle 1403 to the approximate center of the moving hole 31 and moves the pitching handle 802 to the approximate center of the pitching operation hole 801 and then releases the pitching handle 802, Fig.12 As shown in (iii) of (b), the pitching operating handle 806 passes under the second sensor 402b. The second sensor 402b sends electrical signals to the determination unit 404 in the order of signal B, signal A, signal B, and signal A. On the other hand, the first sensor 402a and the third sensor 402c continue to send signal B to the determination unit 404. In this case, the determination unit 404 determines that the pitching operating handle 806 has passed under the second sensor 402b. In addition, in this case, since the pitching rod bracket 807 has not rotated in the left and right directions, the determination unit 404 determines that the ball has been thrown to the center of the strike zone in the horizontal direction.

[0141] In addition, in this case, the contact portion 809 of the pitching operating handle 806 contacts the second surface portion 1402 located further forward than the inner wall surface of the baseball game table body 10 (mode 3). Therefore, the amount of movement of the pitching operating handle 806 to the rear is greater than in the above-mentioned mode 2, but less than in the above-mentioned mode 1. Therefore, the amount of compression of the elastic component 808 is greater than in the above-mentioned mode 2, but less than in the above-mentioned mode 1. As a result, the movement speed of the pitching operating handle 806 is faster than the movement speed of the pitching operating handle 806 in the above-mentioned mode 2, but slower than the movement speed of the pitching operating handle 806 in the above-mentioned mode 1. Therefore, the determination unit 404 classifies the ball speed as medium speed. In the present embodiment, the determination unit 404 controls the first display screen 401a to display 147 km / h. In addition, if the determination unit 404 classifies the ball speed as medium speed, it determines that the height of the ball is exactly in the middle. As a result, the first display screen 401a displays Fig.12 The screen shown in (iii) of (a).

[0142] When the operator moves the adjustment handle 1403 until it contacts the right end of the movable hole 31, and moves the pitching handle 802 to a position approximately between the center and the left side of the pitching operation hole 801, and then releases the pitching handle 802, Fig.12 As shown in (iv) of (b), the pitching operating handle 806 passes under the second sensor 402b and the third sensor 402c. The second sensor 402b and the third sensor 402c send electrical signals to the determination unit 404 in the order of signal B, signal A, signal B, and signal A. On the other hand, the first sensor 402a continues to send signal B to the determination unit 404. In this case, the determination unit 404 determines that the pitching operating handle 806 has passed under the second sensor 402b and the third sensor 402c. In addition, in this case, since the pitching rod bracket 807 is rotated to the right by about 2°, the determination unit 404 determines that the ball is thrown to the right strike zone in the horizontal direction.

[0143] In addition, in this case, since the contact portion 809 of the pitching operating handle 806 does not contact the plate-like component 14, the movement amount of the pitching operating handle 806 reaches the maximum, and the compression amount of the elastic component 808 also reaches the maximum (mode 1). As a result, the movement speed of the pitching operating handle 806 is faster than the movement speed of the pitching operating handle 806 in the above-mentioned modes 2 and 3, and therefore, the time required for the third mark 830c to pass under the second sensor 402b and the third sensor 402c is minimized. Therefore, the determination unit 404 classifies the ball speed as high speed. In the present embodiment, the determination unit 404 controls the first display screen 401a to display 152 km / h. In addition, if the determination unit 404 classifies the ball speed as high speed, it determines that the height of the ball is high. As a result, the first display screen 401a displays Fig.12The screen shown in (a) to (iv).

[0144] When the operator moves the adjustment handle 1403 until it contacts the right end of the moving hole 31, pulls the pitching handle 802 backward to contact the left side of the pitching operation hole 801, and releases the pitching handle 802, Fig.12 As shown in (b) to (v), the pitching operating handle 806 passes under the third sensor 402c. The third sensor 402c sends electrical signals to the determination unit 404 in the order of signal B, signal A, signal B, and signal A. On the other hand, the first sensor 402a and the second sensor 402b continue to send signal B to the determination unit 404. In this case, the determination unit 404 determines that the pitching operating handle 806 has passed under the third sensor 402c. In addition, in this case, since the pitching rod bracket 807 is rotated to the right by about 5°, the determination unit 404 determines that the ball is thrown to the right side of the bad ball zone in the horizontal direction.

[0145] In addition, in this case, since the contact portion 809 of the pitching operating handle 806 does not contact the plate-shaped member 14, the movement amount of the pitching operating handle 806 reaches the maximum, and the compression amount of the elastic member 808 also reaches the maximum (mode 1). Therefore, the determination unit 404 classifies the ball speed as high speed. In this embodiment, the determination unit 404 controls the first display screen 401a to display 155km / h. In addition, if the determination unit 404 classifies the ball speed as high speed, it determines that the height of the ball is high. As a result, the first display screen 401a displays Fig.12 The screen shown in (a) to (v).

[0146] In addition, although the description of the passing position of the pitching operating handle 806 is based on the action of pulling the pitching grip 802 backward after determining the position of the pitching grip 802, the position of the pitching grip 802 may be moved after pulling the pitching grip 802 backward.

[0147] use Fig.13 (a) and Fig.13 (b) illustrates the pitching history display function. Fig.13(a) is a diagram of the first display screen 401a showing a state in which a pitching result history record is displayed. The operator presses the operation button 405 for displaying the pitching result on the first display screen 401a. In this way, the electrical signal attached to the pressed operation button 405 is sent to the determination unit 404. Based on the electrical signal, the determination unit 404 controls the first display screen 401a to display the number of rounds, and displays the pitching trajectories of the balls thrown in the round one by one at a predetermined time interval. The time interval is preferably about 0.2 seconds, but can be a longer interval or a shorter interval. In addition, with respect to the overlapping parts of the balls, the later-thrown ball is displayed above the earlier-thrown ball. For example, in a certain round, if 7 balls are thrown, as shown in FIG. Fig.13 The pitching result history shown in (a) is displayed on the first display screen 401a.

[0148] Fig.13 (b) is a diagram showing the first display screen 401a in a state where the ratio of the pitching position is displayed. The operator presses the operation button 405 for displaying the ratio of the pitching position on the first display screen 401a. In this way, the electrical signal accompanying the pressed operation button 405 is sent to the determination unit 404. Based on the electrical signal, the determination unit 404 controls the first display screen 401a to display the pitching position of the pitches that the batting side has received so far in the game in a ratio according to the pitching trajectory. As a result, Fig.13 The screen shown in (b) is displayed on the first display screen 401a.

[0149] The ratio is expressed, for example, as a percentage. In addition, in the present embodiment, a single-digit or double-digit number can be displayed for each grid. Therefore, when the number of pitches is one, the ratio of the pitch position is expressed as 99. In addition, when the ratio is a decimal point, the number obtained by rounding off the part after the decimal point is displayed on the first display screen 401a. Therefore, the total of the numbers displayed on the first display screen 401a is not necessarily one hundred. In addition, although a single-digit or double-digit number can be displayed for each grid, it can also be configured to be able to display a three-digit number.

[0150] According to this configuration, the pitching trajectory determined by the determination unit 404 is displayed on the display unit. Therefore, the operator on the pitching side can confirm whether the pitch can be pitched to the trajectory he or she is aiming at by confirming the pitching trajectory displayed on the display unit. The operator who has confirmed the pitching trajectory can easily think of the operation for the next pitching and later by confirming the pitching trajectory of the previous operation, and it is easy to use the pitching function with rich variations. In this way, according to this configuration, it is possible to provide a baseball game station in which the operator can fully enjoy a game using the pitching function with rich variations.

[0151] Furthermore, according to this configuration, a function of accurately determining the trajectory of a pitch each time the pitch is pitched can be added with a simple configuration.

[0152] In addition, according to this configuration, for example, a game in which a player competes to see whether or not the ball can be pitched to all the pitching trajectories or the designated trajectories within the strike zone divided into three horizontally and vertically can be played, and the player can fully enjoy the game utilizing the varied pitching function.

[0153] According to the above-described embodiment of the present invention, a baseball game table according to the following embodiment can be provided.

[0154] The baseball game table involved in the first embodiment includes: a main body having an upper panel that simulates a baseball field; a pitching unit that can perform pitching in which the ball moves in a floating state in the air; a hitting unit for hitting the ball back; and a selection unit that can select the height of the ball when passing through the hitting unit in stages, and in the baseball game table, the trajectory of the ball fired by the pitching unit changes according to the selection result of the selection unit.

[0155] According to this configuration, when the operator performs pitching to move the ball in a floating state in the air, the height of the ball when passing through the hitting part can be selected by operating the selection part in advance, and the trajectory of the ball launched from the pitching part changes according to the selection result of the selection part. The operation of the selection part can be selected in stages from high, middle, and low, for example. Since it is not an operation that requires the operator to consider, the reproducibility of the operation of determining the ball height can be improved. In this way, according to the above configuration, even beginners can easily enjoy the pitching function with rich variations.

[0156] The baseball game table involved in the second embodiment includes: a pitching operation part for performing pitching operations; and a pitching operation handle, which is arranged on the pitching operation part and is used to launch a ball from the pitching part and is in the shape of a long strip. During the pitching operation, the selection part adjusts the maximum movement amount of the pitching operation handle pulled along the axial direction of the pitching operation handle.

[0157] According to this configuration, the operator can adjust the maximum amount of movement of the pitching handle by operating the selection unit. Therefore, after operating the selection unit, the operator pulls the pitching handle to the position where it can be pulled, and releases the pitching handle, thereby making it easy to use the pitching unit to pitch the ball to the height selected by the selection unit.

[0158] In the baseball game table involved in the third embodiment, the selection part is a plate-shaped component, and the plate-shaped component has a first surface and a second surface on the surface opposite to the pitching part. In the axial direction of the pitching operating handle, the thickness of the first surface is greater than the thickness of the second surface, and the pitching operating handle has a contact part that can contact the first surface and the second surface.

[0159] According to this configuration, the maximum amount of movement by which the operator can pull the pitching operating handle can be adjusted by utilizing the difference in thickness between the first surface portion and the second surface portion of the plate-shaped member.

[0160] In the baseball game table according to the fourth aspect, the plate-shaped member has a cutout portion, and when the plate-shaped member is viewed along the axial direction of the pitching handle, the cutout portion is larger than the contact portion.

[0161] According to this configuration, the operator can maximize the maximum amount of movement by which the pitching operating lever can be pulled by arranging the plate-shaped member (selector) so that the contact portion of the pitching operating lever passes through the cutout portion.

[0162] In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and can be appropriately modified, improved, etc. In addition, the material, shape, size, value, form, number, configuration position, etc. of each component of the above-mentioned embodiment are arbitrary as long as they can realize the present invention, and are not limited thereto.

[0163] In the above embodiment, there is a step at the boundary between the first surface 1401 and the second surface 1402 and at the boundary between the second surface 1402 and the third surface 1405, and the step is a right-angle step, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The step may be inclined, for example.

[0164] In the above embodiment, three sensors are provided at the lower part of the rear screen 4, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, five sensors may be provided.

[0165] In the above embodiment, the pitching trajectory frame is 15 squares with 3 vertical rows and 5 horizontal columns, and the strike zone is 9 squares with 3 vertical rows and 3 horizontal center columns, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the pitching trajectory frame can be divided into 21 squares with 3 vertical rows and 7 horizontal columns, or the strike zone can be 15 squares with 3 vertical rows and 5 horizontal center columns.

Claims

1. A baseball game table, characterized in that: include: a main body portion simulating a baseball field and having an upper panel; A pitching unit, the pitching unit is located at a central position of the upper panel and has a launch hole located in the upper panel, and the pitching unit is configured to pitch a ball on the upper panel in a direction toward the front relative to the pitching unit; a striking part, the striking part being arranged on the upper panel in front of the pitching part; as well as A selection part, the selection part is located behind the pitching part, the selection part is a plate-like component with one surface facing the pitching part, and the plate-like component can select the height of the ball when passing through the hitting part in stages, The trajectory of the ball launched from the pitching unit changes according to the selection result of the selection unit. A pitching operation part is formed on the outer side of the upper panel, the height of which is lower than that of the upper panel, and the pitching operation part is used for pitching operation, and the pitching operation part is located behind the pitching part. The pitching operation part is provided with a pitching operation handle and a pitching gripper. The pitching operation handle is in a long strip shape and extends from the pitching operation part to the pitching part. The pitching gripper is formed at the rear end of the pitching operation handle and is used to launch the ball from the pitching part. The plate-shaped member has a first surface and a second surface on a surface facing the pitching portion. In the axial direction of the pitching operating handle, the thickness of the first surface is greater than the thickness of the second surface. The pitching operating handle has a contact portion capable of contacting the first face portion and the second face portion, the plate-shaped component is located between the contact portion and the pitching grip, and has an adjustment grip. During pitching operation, the plate-shaped member is moved left and right by the adjustment handle to make the contact portion contact the first surface portion or the second surface portion, thereby adjusting the maximum amount of movement of the pitching operating handle pulled along the axial direction of the pitching operating handle.

2. The baseball game table according to claim 1, wherein: The plate-shaped member has a cutout portion that is larger than the contact portion when the plate-shaped member is viewed along an axial direction of the pitching operating handle.

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