Pet ball dispenser

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of ball serving devices, and particularly relates to a pet ball serving device which comprises a ball serving device, the ball serving device comprises a left driving mechanism and a right driving mechanism, and the left driving mechanism or / and the right driving mechanism comprises a mounting platform arranged on one side of a driving window and provided with a guide sliding groove; the sliding piece is movably arranged in the guide sliding groove; the ball serving driving source is mounted on the sliding piece; the driving wheel is mounted on a main shaft of the ball serving driving source, and part of the driving wheel extends into the driving window; and the at least one resetting piece is arranged between the sliding piece and the mounting platform and is used for driving the driving wheel to approach the driving window. Under the action of the sliding piece and the reset piece, the ball serving device can automatically adapt to the ball serving distance between the two driving wheels according to the size or hardness of a pet ball, and the ball serving success rate of the ball serving device is increased; meanwhile, ball serving resistance can be reduced, noise is reduced, and the service life is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of ball launchers, in particular to a pet ball launcher. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous advancement of technology, the application of pet ball launchers is becoming more and more extensive; pet ball launchers can throw pet balls far away and attract pet dogs to chase the thrown pet balls, thereby achieving the function of walking the dog or playing and entertaining.

[0003] The utility model with patent number CN2015202800228 discloses a pet ball launcher, including a shell, in which a pet ball delivery channel, a launching channel and a conveying channel connecting the two are formed; a ball delivery mechanism, which is arranged below the conveying channel and is used to deliver the pet balls in the delivery channel to the entrance of the launching channel one by one; a ball launching mechanism, which is arranged in the pet ball launching channel and is used to launch the pet balls out of the exit of the launching channel; and an induction trigger mechanism, which is arranged on the side wall of the delivery channel to sense whether the pet ball has entered the delivery channel.

[0004] The ball-serving mechanism includes a first friction wheel and a second friction wheel driven by a motor. The positions of the first friction wheel and the second friction wheel are unchanged relative to the launching channel, resulting in an unchanged ball-serving distance between the two. As a result, a ball-serving machine can only launch soft pet balls of the same size, and the launching effects of hard pet balls of the same size or pet balls of different sizes are not ideal. Large-sized pet balls cannot enter the ball-serving mechanism, and small-sized pet balls cannot touch the friction wheels. Since hard balls cannot be deformed, the contact area with the friction wheels is limited, so they cannot be effectively launched, resulting in low adaptability of the pet balls. In addition, if a slightly larger-sized pet ball is launched, the gap between the first friction wheel and the second friction wheel will be forcibly changed, resulting in increased wear of the friction wheels and increased motor power. In addition, the risk of fracture at the mounting structure will increase, seriously affecting the service life of the machine.

[0005] In addition, in actual use, pet dogs need to use their mouths to pick up the pet ball and put it into the delivery channel of the automatic launcher. Large dogs such as golden retrievers saliva a lot. When playing, saliva, weeds and other pollutants will enter through the pet ball and accumulate in the delivery channel, launch channel and conveying channel of the launcher. The above channels of traditional ball launchers are fixed to the shell, and the channels are relatively long and narrow, which is not convenient for users to disassemble and clean. Over time, bacteria are easily bred, affecting the health of pets. At the same time, it affects the normal use and life of the pet ball launcher. Summary of the invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a pet ball launcher which has a simple structure, low noise, long service life and is suitable for pet balls of different diameters or soft and hard pet balls.

[0007] The object of the present invention is achieved in that:

[0008] A pet ball launcher for launching pet balls comprises: a base body having a goal channel with two drive windows; a ball launching device arranged at the drive window for launching the pet ball; and a drive control device for controlling the operation of the ball launching device; wherein the ball launching device comprises a left drive mechanism and a right drive mechanism, and the left drive mechanism or / and the right drive mechanism comprises: a mounting platform arranged at one side of the drive window and having a guide sliding groove; a sliding member movably arranged in the guide sliding groove; a ball launching drive source mounted on the sliding member; a driving wheel mounted on the main shaft of the ball launching drive source, and a portion of the driving wheel extends into the driving window; and at least one reset member arranged between the sliding member and the mounting platform, and used to drive the driving wheel to approach the driving window, and when the pet ball enters between the two driving wheels, the driving wheel can adjust its position according to the outer diameter of the pet ball and launch the ball.

[0009] The present invention proposes a pet ball launcher having the following characteristics: the reset member is a spring, a first spring mounting column is arranged at the bottom of the mounting platform, a second spring mounting column is arranged on the sliding member, and the spring is arranged between the first spring mounting column and the second spring mounting column.

[0010] The present invention provides a pet ball launcher, which has the following characteristics: a sliding member comprises a sliding cover and a sliding seat fixed to each other; the sliding cover is movably arranged in a guide sliding groove; and the sliding seat is used for installing a ball launch driving source.

[0011] The present invention provides a pet ball launcher, which has the following characteristics: a sliding cover has a first guide edge, a first guide strip is extended from the inner surface of a guide sliding groove, and the sliding cover is movably arranged on the first guide strip via the first guide edge.

[0012] The present invention provides a pet ball launcher, which has the following characteristics: the sliding seat has a second guide edge, the bottom of the guide sliding groove is extended with a second guide strip, and the sliding seat is movably arranged on the second guide strip through the second guide edge.

[0013] The present invention proposes a pet ball launcher having the following characteristics: a plurality of first threaded columns are arranged at the bottom of a sliding cover, each of which is provided with a first connecting sleeve; a corresponding first fixing hole is arranged on the sliding seat, and a first fastener passes through the first fixing hole and the first connecting sleeve and is fixedly connected to the first threaded column.

[0014] The present invention provides a pet ball launcher, which has the following characteristics: the ball launching distance between the driving wheel of the left driving mechanism and the driving wheel of the right driving mechanism is D, and the range of D is 2.5-8CM.

[0015] The present invention provides a pet ball launcher, which has the following characteristics: the mounting platforms of the left driving mechanism and the right driving mechanism are respectively integrally formed on the left and right sides of the ball channel.

[0016] The present invention provides a pet ball launcher having the following characteristics: the left driving mechanism or / and the right driving mechanism further comprises a supporting connection seat, the upper end of the supporting connection seat is fixed to the mounting platform, and the lower end thereof is fixed to the base of the base.

[0017] The present invention proposes a pet ball launcher having the following characteristics: it comprises a plurality of detachable bases, each of which has at least one channel joint portion for forming a goal channel; when all the bases are installed together, all the channel joint portions are joined to each other to form a complete goal channel inside; the goal channel has a goal section with a goal opening and a ball launching section with a launching opening.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following outstanding and beneficial technical effects:

[0019] 1. The serving device of the present invention can automatically adapt the serving distance between the two driving wheels according to the size or hardness of the pet ball under the action of the sliding part and the resetting part, thereby increasing the serving success rate of the serving device; at the same time, it can reduce the resistance of serving, reduce noise, and ensure the service life.

[0020] 2. In the present invention, the mounting platforms of the left driving mechanism and the right driving mechanism are integrally formed on the left and right sides of the serving section of the goal channel, respectively. At the same time, the second base, the supporting connecting seat, the mounting platform and the goal channel form a fixed supporting structure, which can ensure the working stability of the driving wheel.

[0021] 3. The present invention includes a plurality of detachable substrates, each of which has a channel joint portion, and all the channel joint portions are joined to each other to form a complete goal channel inside; when the goal channel needs to be cleaned, each substrate is disassembled and the corresponding channel joint portion on the substrate is cleaned, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the goal channel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a diagram showing the disassembled state of the first substrate and the second substrate of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the goal channel of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5It is an exploded view of the goal channel of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 It is an exploded view of the first substrate of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 It is an exploded view of the second substrate of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the locking mechanism of the present invention.

[0030] Fig. 9 It is a cross-sectional view of the locking mechanism of the present invention.

[0031] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of the serving device and the goal channel of the present invention.

[0032] Fig.11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the serving device and the goal channel of the present invention.

[0033] Fig.12 It is a cross-sectional view of the serving device and the goal channel of the present invention.

[0034] Fig.13 It is a structural schematic diagram of the installation platform of the present invention.

[0035] Fig.14 It is an exploded view of the serving device and the goal channel of the present invention.

[0036] Fig.15 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of the ball delivery device and the goal channel of the present invention.

[0037] Fig.16 It is the installation schematic diagram of the ball feeding device of the present invention.

[0038] Fig.17 It is a structural schematic diagram of a ball delivery device of the present invention.

[0039] Fig.18 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the rotating body of the ball delivery device of the present invention.

[0040] Fig.19 It is an exploded view of the rotating body and the output shaft of the present invention.

[0041] Fig. 20 It is a cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of a pet ball launcher of the present invention.

[0042] Fig.21 It is a structural schematic diagram of the goal channel of the second pet ball launcher of the present invention.

[0043] Fig. 22 It is an exploded view of the ball-scoring channel of the second pet ball-shooting device of the present invention.

[0044] The meaning of the symbols in the figure:

[0045] First substrate 1; second substrate 2; positioning mechanism 3; locking mechanism 4; ball serving device 5; ball delivery device 6; drive control device 7;

[0046] First channel joint 11; goal hole 111; first goal joint section 112; first serve joint section 113; partial joint section 114; annular joint section 115; outer mounting edge 116; goal hole fixing hole 1161; first retaining edge 117; first clamping groove 118; reinforcement 119; first shell 12; goal mounting hole 121; launch mounting hole 122; clamping groove 123; first base 13; first joint mounting hole 131; first clamping buckle 132; lower connecting hole 133; first connecting column 14; upper positioning hole 141; upper connecting hole 142; lower threaded hole 143; launch seat 15; launch hole 151; clamping buckle 152; goal hole fixing ring 16; fixing pin 161;

[0047] Second channel joint 21; second goal joint section 211; second serve joint section 212; second retaining edge 213; second slot 214; fixed arm 215; second housing 22; second joint installation opening 221; second buckle 222; second base 23; ball delivery installation column 231; joint installation column 232; lever avoidance portion 233; second connecting column 24; anti-slip pad 25;

[0048] Positioning slot 31; mounting column 311; locking hole 3111; positioning column 32; mounting slot 321;

[0049] Button 41; locking block 42; locking portion 421; guide hole 422; locking spring 43; locking seat 44; locking column 45; guide column 46;

[0050] Mounting platform 51; guide sliding groove 511; first guide bar 512; second guide bar 513; first spring mounting column 514; reinforcing rib 515; serving drive source 52; driving wheel 53; reset member 54; sliding cover 55; first guide edge 551; first threaded column 552; first connecting sleeve 553; sliding seat 56; second guide edge 561; first fixing hole 562; second spring mounting column 563; supporting connecting seat 57;

[0051] Rotating body 61; rotating shaft 611; lever 62; ball sending driving source 63; ball sending speed reducer 64; output shaft 641; ball sending avoidance part 65;

[0052] Main control module 71; serving sensor module 72; power module 73; switch module 74; serving gear adjustment module 75;

[0053] Goal channel 100; drive window 101; ball delivery window 102; guide protrusion 103; pet ball 200. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments:

[0055] Embodiment 1:

[0056] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, a pet ball launcher is used for launching pet balls for pets to play with, including multiple detachable bases, a ball launching device 5 for launching pet balls, a ball sending device 6 for sending pet balls into the ball launching device 5, and a driving control device 7 for controlling the operation of the ball sending device 6 and the ball launching device 5.

[0057] The pet ball launcher is provided with an L-shaped goal channel 100, which has a goal section with a goal hole 111 and a serving section with a launching hole 151, and the axis of the serving section is inclined upward to form a parabolic serving trajectory; a driving window 101 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the serving section, and a serving device 5 for launching the pet ball is provided at the driving window 101, and a ball delivery window 102 is opened on the goal channel 100 on the front side of the serving device 5, and a ball delivery device 6 is provided at the ball delivery window 102.

[0058] like Fig.10 , 11 As shown, the serving device 5 includes a symmetrically arranged left driving mechanism and a right driving mechanism, which respectively correspond to two driving windows 101. The left driving mechanism and / or the right driving mechanism include a mounting platform 51, a sliding member, a serving driving source 52, a driving wheel 53 and at least one reset member 54.

[0059] Specifically, the structures of the left driving mechanism and the right driving mechanism of this embodiment are the same and symmetrically arranged, wherein the mounting platform 51 is arranged on one side of the driving window 101 of the goal channel 100 and has a guide sliding groove 511, and the guide sliding groove 511 is movably provided with a sliding member, and at least one reset member 54 is arranged between the sliding member and the mounting platform 51, and the reset member 54 is used to drive the sliding member to approach the driving window 101. The sliding member is equipped with a ball serving driving source 52, which is preferably a motor, and a driving wheel 53 is arranged on the main shaft of the ball serving driving source 52, and the driving wheel 53 partially extends into the driving window 101. The driving wheels 53 of the left driving mechanism and the right driving mechanism interact with each other to drive the pet ball 200 in the goal channel 100 to be launched from the launching port 151.

[0060] When the pet ball enters between the two driving wheels 53, the driving wheel 53 can adjust its position according to the outer diameter of the pet ball and serve the ball under the action of the sliding member and the reset member 54. Specifically, the pet ball is spherical. When the pet ball 200 just contacts the driving wheel 53, the serving distance between the two driving wheels 53 will increase according to the increase of the outer diameter of the pet ball 200; when the pet ball 200 leaves between the two driving wheels 53; the serving distance between the driving wheels 53 will decrease according to the decrease of the outer diameter of the pet ball 200, so that the driving wheel 53 obtains a larger contact area, ensures the quality of serving, and increases the success rate of serving of the serving device; at the same time, it can reduce the resistance of serving, reduce noise, and ensure the service life.

[0061] At the same time, this embodiment can also automatically adjust the ball-serving distance between the two driving wheels 53 according to the size or hardness of the pet ball, thereby increasing the adaptability of the pet ball.

[0062] In addition, the outer side of the driving wheel 53 may be covered with an anti-skid cover, and the anti-skid cover is provided with anti-skid patterns around it.

[0063] like Fig.12 As shown, the serving distance between the driving wheel 53 of the left driving mechanism and the driving wheel 53 of the right driving mechanism is defined as D, and the serving distance D is smaller than the inner diameter of the serving section of the goal channel 100. The serving distance D of this embodiment is preferably in the range of 2.5-8CM. That is, this embodiment can launch pet balls with a diameter of 2.5-8CM. Pet balls are generally elastic balls such as tennis balls, foam balls, rubber balls, etc., and can also be hard balls. Generally, pet balls with a size of 1-3 inches can be launched smoothly. In actual product design, pet ball launchers can be designed in different models according to the size of the goal channel 100. For example, a small pet ball launcher can launch pet balls with a size of 1-2 inches, and a large pet ball launcher can launch pet balls with a size of 2-3 inches. Of course, larger or smaller sizes can also be designed according to user needs.

[0064] like Fig.13 , 14 As shown, the sliding member includes a sliding cover 55 and a sliding seat 56 fixed to each other, and the sliding seat 56 is used to install the serving drive source 52, which is preferably a motor. The sliding cover 55 has a pair of first guide edges 551, and a pair of first guide strips 512 are extended from the inner surface of the guide sliding groove 511, and the sliding cover 55 is movably arranged on the first guide strips 512 through the first guide edges 551. The sliding seat 56 has a second guide edge 561, and a second guide strip 513 is extended from the bottom of the guide sliding groove 511, and the sliding seat 56 is movably arranged on the second guide strip 513 through the second guide edge 561.

[0065] The sliding cover 55 and the sliding seat 56 are respectively assembled into the guide sliding groove 511 from the top and bottom of the mounting platform 51. A plurality of first threaded columns 552 are provided at the bottom of the sliding cover 55, and the first threaded columns 552 are each provided with a first connecting sleeve 553 for vibration reduction; the sliding seat 56 is provided with a corresponding first fixing hole 562, and a first fastener (such as a screw) passes through the first fixing hole 562 and the first connecting sleeve 553 and is fixedly connected with the first threaded column 552, so as to fix the sliding cover 55 and the sliding seat 56.

[0066] The left driving mechanism and the right driving mechanism are both symmetrically provided with two reset members 54, the reset members 54 are springs, a first spring mounting column 514 is provided at the bottom of the mounting platform 51, a second spring mounting column 563 is provided on the sliding seat 56 of the sliding member, and the spring is provided between the first spring mounting column 514 and the second spring mounting column 563.

[0067] The mounting platforms 51 of the left drive mechanism and the right drive mechanism are integrally formed on the left and right sides of the serving section of the goal channel 100, specifically on the left and right sides of the second channel joint 21. A plurality of reinforcing ribs 515 are provided between the two mounting platforms 51 and the bottom of the serving section to increase the strength of the mounting platforms 51.

[0068] The left driving mechanism or / and the right driving mechanism also include a support connection seat 57, the upper end of which is fixed to the mounting platform 51, and the lower end of which is fixed to the base. In this embodiment, both the left driving mechanism and the right driving mechanism are provided with a support connection seat 57, the upper end of which is provided with a plurality of upper support columns with threaded holes, the mounting platform 51 is provided with corresponding support mounting holes, and the screws are fixedly connected with the threaded holes of the upper support columns through the support mounting holes; the lower end of the support connection seat 57 is provided with a lower support arm with a through hole, and the second base 23 is provided with a corresponding lower support column with a threaded hole, and the screws are fixedly connected with the threaded holes of the lower support column after passing through the through holes of the lower support arm. The upper support column and the lower support column are also provided with a second connecting sleeve for vibration reduction.

[0069] In this embodiment, the second base 23, the supporting connecting seat 57, the mounting platform 51 and the goal channel 100 (the second channel joint portion 21) form a fixed supporting structure, which can ensure the working stability of the driving wheel 53.

[0070]

Split installation structure

[0071] The present embodiment is provided with a plurality of substrates, each of which has at least one channel joint portion for forming a goal channel 100. When all the substrates are installed together, all the channel joint portions are jointed with each other to form a complete goal channel 100 inside. When it is necessary to clean the goal channel 100, each substrate is disassembled and the corresponding channel joint portions on the substrate are cleaned, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the goal channel 100.

[0072] like Figure 3 As shown, the present embodiment has two substrates, namely a first substrate 1 and a second substrate 2. The first substrate 1 has a first channel splicing portion 11 for forming a goal channel 100, and the second substrate 2 has a second channel splicing portion 21 for forming the goal channel 100. The first substrate 1 and the second substrate 2 are arranged up and down. When the first substrate 1 and the second substrate 2 are installed together, the first channel splicing portion 11 and the second channel splicing portion 21 are spliced ​​with each other, and the interiors of the two form the goal channel 100.

[0073] like Figure 4 , 5 As shown, the first channel joint part 11 has a first goal joint section 112 with a goal hole 111 and a first serve joint section 113. The goal hole 111 is located at the top of the first substrate 1 and is trumpet-shaped with a large top and a small bottom. The second channel joint part 21 is provided with a second goal joint section 211 adapted to the first goal joint section 112 and a second serve joint section 212 adapted to the first serve joint section 113. The first goal joint section 112 and the second goal joint section 211 are joined to form the goal section of the goal channel 100, and the first serve joint section 113 and the second serve joint section 212 are joined to form the serve section of the goal channel 100. After the pet puts the pet ball into the goal hole 111, it enters the goal section under the action of gravity. The driving control device 7 recognizes the signal of the pet ball entering, controls the ball delivery device 6 to work, and the pet ball 200 enters the serve section. Finally, it is ejected from the launch port 151 through the serve device 5 for the pet to play and entertain.

[0074] The channel splicing part has a partial splicing section 114 and / or an annular splicing section 115. The channel cross section of the annular splicing section 115 is a complete circle, and the channel cross section of the partial splicing section 114 is an incomplete circle. The partial splicing section 114 needs to be spliced ​​with other partial splicing sections 114 so that the channel cross section can form a complete circle. During the cleaning process, the partial splicing section 114 is easier to clean than the annular splicing section 115 because its exposed channel surface area is larger; and the structural strength of the annular splicing section 115 is greater than that of the partial splicing section 114. After the two are reasonably designed, both the structural strength can be guaranteed and the cleaning efficiency can be improved.

[0075] In this embodiment, the first goal splicing section 112 and the first serve splicing section 113 of the first channel splicing part 11 are both composed of a partial splicing section 114 and an annular splicing section 115, and are integrally formed; the second goal splicing section 211 and the second serve splicing section 212 of the second channel splicing part 21 are both partial splicing sections 114, and the two are integrally formed. Generally, impurities will accumulate at the bottom of the goal channel 100, that is, on the second channel splicing part 21 of this embodiment, therefore, the second channel splicing part 21 is set as a partial splicing section 114, which is more convenient to clean.

[0076] like Figure 4 As shown, a plate-shaped reinforcement portion 119 is extended between the first goal-scoring splicing section 112 and the first serve-ball splicing section 113 , and the reinforcement portion 119 is used to improve the strength of the first channel splicing section 11 .

[0077] In addition, the driving window 101 of this embodiment consists of two parts, one part is located on the first serving splicing section 113, and the other part is located on the second serving splicing section 212. The first serving splicing section 113 and the second serving splicing section 212 are spliced ​​together to form a complete driving window 101.

[0078] like Figure 6 As shown, the first base 1 also includes a first shell 12 and a first base 13 fixed to each other. The top body of the first base 13 is annular, and a ball installation opening 121 is arranged in the top body. The front and rear ends of the top body extend downward to form front and rear side walls, so that the entire first base 13 is in an inverted U shape, and a launch installation opening 122 is opened on the front side wall. The bottom of the first base 13 has a first splicing installation opening 131, and left and right side walls extend upward on the left and right sides of the first splicing installation opening 131, so that the entire first base 13 is in a U shape.

[0079] The first base 13 is fixed to the first housing 12 by a fixed connection method of a plurality of first connecting columns 14 and screws. The first connecting column 14 can be set separately or formed on one of the components. In this embodiment, a separate setting is adopted. The upper end of the first connecting column 14 is provided with an upper connecting portion, and an upper positioning hole 141 and an upper connecting hole 142 are formed on the upper connecting portion. The first housing 12 is provided with corresponding upper positioning protrusions and upper threaded columns. The upper end of the first connecting column 14 is firstly positioned through the upper positioning hole 141 and the upper positioning protrusion, and then the screw passes through the upper connecting hole 142 to achieve fixed connection with the upper threaded column. The lower end of the first connecting column 14 is provided with a lower threaded hole 143, and the first base 13 is provided with a plurality of lower connecting holes 133. The screw passes through the lower connecting hole 133 and is fixedly connected with the lower threaded hole, thereby achieving the connection between the first base 13 and the first housing 12.

[0080] An outer mounting edge 116 extends outward from the ball opening 111 of the first channel joint 11, and a ball opening mounting groove is provided on the outer side of the ball opening mounting groove 121 of the first shell 12, and a plurality of ball opening fixing holes 1161 are provided in the ball opening mounting groove. An annular mounting groove is provided on the upper surface of the outer mounting edge 116, and a plurality of ball opening through holes matching the ball opening fixing holes 1161 are provided in the annular mounting groove, and an annular ball opening fixing ring 16 is provided in the annular mounting groove, and a fixing pin 161 matching the ball opening fixing hole 1161 is extended from the bottom of the ball opening fixing ring 16, and the fixing pin 161 passes through the ball opening through hole and is inserted into the ball opening fixing hole 1161 and is interference fit, thereby realizing the fixed connection between the upper end of the first channel joint 11 and the first shell 12.

[0081] A plurality of first buckles 132 are provided on the circumference of the first splicing installation opening 131 of the first base 13 extending upward; a first rib 117 adapted to the first splicing installation opening 131 is provided around the splicing part of the lower end of the first channel splicing part 11, and the first rib 117 can be a continuous rib or a discontinuous rib formed by a plurality of blocks distributed at intervals; a first slot 118 adapted to the first buckle 132 is provided on the first rib 117. When the first buckle 132 is snapped into the first slot 118, the lower end of the first channel splicing part 11 is fixedly connected to the first base 13.

[0082] A launching seat 15 is provided at the end of the serving section of the goal channel 100, and a launching port is formed in the middle of the launching seat 15. The launching seat 15 can be directly connected to the end of the first serving splicing section 113 and / or the second serving splicing section 212; at the same time, the launching seat 15 can be installed on the first substrate 1 and / or the second substrate 2.

[0083] In this embodiment, a launch installation opening 122 is provided on the front side wall of the first base 13, and since the end of the first serving splicing section 113 is an annular splicing section 115, the launch seat 15 is directly connected to the first serving splicing section 113 and fixedly installed in the launch installation opening 122 of the first base 13. For easy installation, the launch installation opening 122 is designed as a sink, and a plurality of snap-in grooves 123 are arranged around the sink. The launch seat 15 is correspondingly provided with snap-in buckles 152 around it. After the snap-in buckles 152 are snapped into the corresponding snap-in grooves 123, the launch seat 15 is fixedly installed on the first base 1.

[0084] like Figure 7 As shown, the second base 2 also includes a second shell 22 and a second base 23 fixed to each other, and the second base 23 is disc-shaped; the second base 23 is fixedly connected to the second shell 22 by a plurality of second connecting columns 24 and screws, and the shape of the second connecting column 24 is basically the same as the first connecting column 14, and the length can be designed according to needs.

[0085] The shape of the upper end of the second shell 22 is adapted to the shape of the lower end surface of the first base 13, and has a second splicing installation port 221, and a plurality of second buckles 222 are extended downwardly from the second splicing installation port 221; the second channel splicing portion 21 is provided with a second rib 213 adapted to the second splicing installation port 221 around the splicing portion, and the second rib 213 can be a continuous rib or a discontinuous rib formed by a plurality of blocks that are distributed at intervals; the second rib 213 is provided with a second card slot 214 adapted to the second buckle 222, and when the second buckle 222 is snapped into the second card slot 214, the upper end of the second channel splicing portion 21 is fixedly connected to the second shell 22.

[0086] The left and right sides of the second serving splicing section 212 are integrally formed with mounting platforms 51 for mounting the serving device 5, and the mounting platforms 51 are fixedly connected to the second base 23 via a supporting connection seat 57. In addition, a fixing arm 215 with a fixing hole is provided on the lower surface of the second goal splicing section 211, and a splicing mounting column 232 with a threaded hole is provided at a corresponding position of the second base 23, and the fixing arm 215 is fixed to the splicing mounting column 232 of the second base 23 by screws.

[0087] like Figure 3 As shown, a positioning mechanism 3 and a locking mechanism 4 are provided between the first base 1 and the second base 2 to facilitate quick positioning and locking. The positioning mechanism 3 includes at least one positioning groove 31 formed on the first base and at least one positioning column 32 correspondingly provided on the second base; a placement groove 321 is provided in the middle of the positioning column 32, and a placement column 311 is provided in the middle of the positioning groove 31. In this embodiment, two positioning grooves 31 and two positioning columns 32 are provided, and the two positioning grooves 31 are respectively provided at the bottom of the first base 13; and the two positioning columns 32 are respectively provided on the upper surface of the second housing 22.

[0088] like Figure 7-9 As shown, a locking mechanism 4 for locking the insertion column 311 is provided inside the positioning column 32, and the locking mechanism 4 includes a button 41, a locking block 42, a locking spring 43 and a locking seat 44. Four locking columns 45 are extended inside the second housing 22 where the positioning column 32 is located. The locking seat 44 is provided with a locking through hole and is fixed to the locking column 45 by screws, so that a space for installing the locking block 42 is formed between the locking seat 44 and the bottom of the positioning column 32. In order to facilitate the sliding of the locking block 42, a guide column 46 is provided at the bottom of the positioning column 32, and a long strip-shaped guide hole 422 is provided in the middle of the locking block 42.

[0089] The positioning column 32 and the insertion column 311 are provided with avoidance holes and locking holes 3111 respectively. The locking block 42 has a locking portion 421, and the locking portion 421 has an inclined guide surface. One end of the locking block 42 is connected to the button 41, and the button 41 extends out of the second housing 22. The other end of the locking block 42 is pressed against the second base body 2 through the locking spring 43. When the insertion column 311 enters the insertion slot 321, the locking portion 421 is inserted into the locking hole 3111. When the first base body 1 needs to be disassembled, the button 41 is pressed to disengage the locking portion 421 from the locking hole 3111, and unlocking can be achieved.

[0090]

Ball delivery device

[0091] A ball delivery window 102 is opened on the top of the goal channel 100. The ball delivery window 102 is a strip-shaped hole structure. A ball delivery device 6 is arranged on the outside of the ball delivery window 102. The ball delivery device 6 is used to transport the pet ball to between the two driving wheels 53 of the ball serving device 5. The ball delivery device 6 includes a rotating body 61, at least one lever portion 62 and a ball delivery driving mechanism.

[0092] The ball feeding drive mechanism comprises a ball feeding drive source 63 and a ball feeding reducer 64, wherein the input end of the ball feeding drive source 63 is connected to the input end of the ball feeding reducer 64, and the output end of the ball feeding reducer 64 is connected to the rotating body 61. Specifically, the ball feeding drive source 63 is preferably a motor, and a motor gear is arranged on its main shaft, and the motor gear meshes with the input gear of the ball feeding reducer 64, and an output shaft is arranged at the output end of the ball feeding reducer 64, and the inner end of the output shaft is an output gear portion, and a plurality of reduction gears are arranged between the output gear portion and the input gear; and the outer end of the output shaft is inserted into the shaft hole of the rotating body 61 and is fixedly connected by a fastener.

[0093] The rotating body 61 is rotatably set on the base (i.e., the second base 23 of this embodiment). Specifically, a rotating shaft 611 is extended from both ends of the rotating body 61, and two ball feeding mounting columns 231 with rotating mounting holes are provided on the base. The rotating body 61 is rotatably set in the rotating mounting hole through the rotating shaft 611.

[0094] There is at least one lever portion 62 distributed circumferentially of the rotating body 61. In this embodiment, two lever portions 62 are provided and are integrally arranged on the rotating body 61. The lever portion 62 can enter the goal channel 100 through the ball delivery window 102 and move the pet ball 200 between the two driving wheels 53.

[0095] When the driving control device 7 senses the signal that the pet ball 200 enters, it drives the ball delivery device 6 and the ball serving device 5 to work, and the lever portion 62 rotates and moves the pet ball 200 to between the two driving wheels 53, finally achieving serving.

[0096] The bottom of the second base 23 is concave downward to form an arc-shaped lever avoidance portion 233 for avoiding the lever portion 62, so that the structure of the pet ball launcher is more compact.

[0097] This embodiment has a continuous shooting mode and a single shooting mode. In this embodiment, two symmetrical lever parts 62 are provided, and a ball can be delivered once every 180 degrees of rotation. When the driving control device 7 senses a signal that a pet ball 200 has entered, the ball delivery driving mechanism controls the rotating body 61 to rotate 180 degrees (or more angles), that is, a single shot of the pet ball 200 is achieved; when the driving control device 7 senses a signal that N pet balls 200 have entered, the ball delivery driving mechanism can continuously control the rotating body 61 to rotate (180 degrees*N), so as to achieve continuous shots of multiple pet balls 200.

[0098] At least one guide protrusion 103 is provided at the bottom of the goal channel 100 (i.e., the second channel splicing portion 21) behind the ball delivery window 102. In this embodiment, two guide protrusions 103 are provided, and the guide protrusion 103 is located between the second goal splicing section 211 and the second serve splicing section 212. The guide protrusion 103 is an arc-shaped protrusion, which is high in the middle and low at the front and rear ends. After the pet ball 200 enters from the goal hole 111, the guide protrusion 103 has a certain limiting function, which can prevent the pet ball 200 from directly entering the serving device 5. If it directly enters the serving device 5, if the driving wheel 53 of the serving device 5 has not reached the predetermined rotation speed, the distance of this serve will not achieve the predetermined effect, affecting the quality of the serve; secondly, after the ball feeding device pushes the pet ball 200 through the guide protrusion 103, the guide protrusion 103 has a limiting function, which can prevent the pet ball 200 from retreating under the action of the serving device, further ensuring the success rate of the serve; in addition, the guide protrusion 103 strengthens the strength of the goal channel 100 (i.e., the second channel splicing portion 21).

[0099]

Drive control device

[0100] The driving control device 7 comprises a serving sensing module 72 arranged on the goal section, a main control module 71 arranged on a base body (i.e., the second base body of this embodiment), a power supply module 73, a switch module 74 and a serving gear adjustment module 75.

[0101] The main control module 71 is respectively connected to the motors of the ball serving device 5 and the ball delivering device 6 , the ball serving sensing module 72 , the power supply module 73 , the switch module 74 and the ball serving gear adjustment module 75 .

[0102] The main control module 71 has a main control chip, which controls the motors of the serving device 5 and the ball delivery device 6; the power supply module 73 is used for power supply, which can be a battery box, a rechargeable battery and a battery cover arranged on the second base 23, or an external power cord; the switch module 74 is used to turn the power on and off; the serving gear adjustment module 75 is used to adjust the strength of the serving device 5, that is, the rotation speed of the driving wheel 53, and the serving distance adjustment is achieved by changing the rotation speed of the driving wheel 53.

[0103] Among them, the serving gear adjustment module 75 includes a gear indicator light and a gear button. By pressing the gear button, the gear switching of the serving device 5 is realized, thereby changing the launching distance and speed of the pet ball. The serving sensing module 72 is preferably an infrared sensor, and is installed on the second goal splicing section 211 of the second channel splicing part 21. The second goal splicing section 211 is provided with an identification hole. When the pet ball 200 passes through the identification hole, the serving sensing module 72 sends the number signal of the pet ball 200 to the main control chip. The main control chip controls the starting of the serving device 5 first. When the motor of the serving device 5 reaches a predetermined speed (the set speed of the corresponding gear), the ball delivery device 6 is controlled to work, which can ensure that the pet ball 200 is launched at a predetermined speed and ensure the stability of the serving.

[0104] The driving control devices 7 of this embodiment are all installed on the second substrate, and no electrical components are installed on the first substrate. Therefore, the first substrate can be directly washed with water.

[0105] In another embodiment, the drive control device 7 also includes a misfire sensing module or a launch indicator light or a voice module arranged near the launch port. The launch indicator light can remind the user whether it is in the serving state by changing its color, and the voice module reminds the user whether it is in the serving state by voice, and reminds the user not to get close; the misfire sensing module can identify people or pets within a certain range in front of the launch port. When a person or a pet appears, it can control the serving device 5 to stop working to prevent accidental injury.

[0106] In another embodiment, the drive control device 7 also includes a remote control, which is provided with a gear button, a serving button, a mode button, etc. The gear button is used to change the launching distance and speed of the pet ball; the serving button is used to control the operation of the serving device 5 and the ball delivery device 6; the mode button is used to switch between single-shot mode and continuous-shot mode.

[0107] In another embodiment, a plurality of anti-slip pads 25 are disposed at the bottom of the second base 23 .

[0108] Embodiment 2:

[0109] This embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment, except that the structures of the left driving mechanism and the right driving mechanism are different.

[0110] One of the driving mechanisms includes a mounting platform 51, a sliding member, a serving driving source 52, a driving wheel 53 and at least one reset member 54, wherein the mounting platform 51 is arranged on one side of the driving window 101 of the goal channel 100 and has a guide sliding groove 511, a sliding member is movably arranged in the guide sliding groove 511, at least one reset member 54 is arranged between the sliding member and the mounting platform 51, and the reset member 54 is used to drive the sliding member to approach the driving window 101. The serving driving source 52 is installed on the sliding member, and the serving driving source 52 is preferably a motor. The driving wheel 53 is arranged on the main shaft of the serving driving source 52, and the driving wheel 53 partially extends into the driving window 101.

[0111] Another driving mechanism includes an installation platform 51, a serving driving source 52, and a driving wheel 53; wherein the serving driving source 52 is fixedly installed on the installation platform 51, and the serving driving source 52 is preferably a motor. The driving wheel 53 is arranged on the main shaft of the serving driving source 52, and the driving wheel 53 partially extends into the driving window 101.

[0112] Under the action of the sliding member and the reset member 54 of one of the driving mechanisms, the driving wheel 53 of the driving mechanism moves, and the driving wheel 53 of the other driving mechanism is in a different position, so that the serving distance between the two driving wheels 53 can also be adjusted.

[0113] Embodiment three:

[0114] This embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment, with the difference being that this embodiment has three substrates, namely substrate A, substrate B and substrate C, substrate A has a channel splicing portion A forming a goal channel 100, substrate B has a channel splicing portion B forming a goal channel 100, and substrate C has a channel splicing portion C forming a goal channel 100; when substrate A, substrate B and substrate C are installed together, channel splicing portion A, channel splicing portion B and channel splicing portion C are spliced ​​with each other, and the interiors of the three form a complete goal channel 100.

[0115] Corresponding positioning mechanisms and locking mechanisms are provided between the substrate A and the substrate B, between the substrate A and the substrate C, and between the substrate B and the substrate C.

[0116] Embodiment 4:

[0117] This embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment, the difference being that the launch mounting port may also be provided on the second shell 22; or, the launch mounting port may also be provided between the second shell 22 and the first shell 12, that is, a portion of the launch mounting port 122 is located on the first shell 12, and the other portion is located on the second shell 22, and the two are spliced ​​to form a complete launch mounting port 122, and a launch seat 15 is provided on the launch mounting port 122, and the launch seat 15 is connected to the end of the second channel splicing portion 21 and / or the first channel splicing portion 11.

[0118] Embodiment five:

[0119] This embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment, and the difference is that this embodiment has two substrates, namely a first substrate 1 and a second substrate 2. The first substrate 1 has a first channel splicing portion 11 forming a goal channel 100, and the second substrate 2 has a second channel splicing portion 21 forming the goal channel 100. The first substrate 1 and the second substrate 2 are arranged left and right, preferably symmetrically. When the first substrate 1 and the second substrate 2 are installed together, the first channel splicing portion 11 and the second channel splicing portion 21 are spliced ​​with each other, and the interiors of the two form the goal channel 100.

[0120] Embodiment six:

[0121] This embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment, except that Figure 20-22 As shown, the present embodiment has two substrates, namely a first substrate 1 and a second substrate 2. The first substrate 1 has two first channel splicing portions 11 forming a goal channel 100, and the second substrate 2 has two second channel splicing portions 21 forming the goal channel 100. The first substrate 1 and the second substrate 2 are arranged up and down. When the first substrate 1 and the second substrate 2 are installed together, the two first channel splicing portions 11 and the two second channel splicing portions 21 are spliced ​​with each other, and the interiors of the two form a goal channel 100.

[0122] In this embodiment, each first channel joint 11 is integrally formed with a portion of the first goal joint section and a portion of the first serve joint section. The first channel joint 11 is preferably bilaterally symmetrical, and a first mounting edge is extended at the connection position of the first channel joint 11, a first positioning structure and a first mounting hole are provided between the first mounting edges, and the first mounting edges are fixedly connected by fasteners such as screws, thereby fixing the first channel joint 11 with the first goal joint section 112 and the first serve joint section 113.

[0123] One of the second channel splicing parts 21 forms a second goal splicing section 211, and the other second channel splicing part 21 forms a second serve splicing section 212. A second mounting edge is extended from the connecting position of the two, and a second positioning structure and a second mounting hole are provided between the second mounting edges. The second mounting edges are fixedly connected by fasteners such as screws to form the second channel splicing part 21.

[0124] In this embodiment, the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure are positioning protrusions and positioning groove structures arranged on the corresponding installation edges.

[0125] The design of the goal channel 100 of this embodiment has the advantages of simple process and convenient production.

[0126] In addition, in this embodiment, the second ball splicing sections 211 on both sides of the ball delivery window 102 bulge inward to form a ball delivery avoidance portion 65, and the rotating body 61 and the lever portion 62 of the ball delivery device are installed below the ball delivery avoidance portion 65, so that the center of the rotating body 61 is closer to the ball channel, thereby allowing the lever portion 62 to have a larger space to contact the pet ball 200.

[0127] The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pet ball launcher for launching pet balls, characterized in that: include: The base body has a goal channel (100), and the goal channel (100) is provided with two driving windows (101); A ball launching device (5), arranged at the driving window (101), for launching the pet ball; and A driving control device (7) for controlling the operation of the ball serving device (5); Wherein, the ball serving device (5) comprises a left driving mechanism and a right driving mechanism, and the left driving mechanism and / or the right driving mechanism comprises: A mounting platform (51) is disposed on one side of the driving window (101) and has a guide sliding groove (511); A sliding member, movably arranged in the guide sliding groove (511); A ball-serving driving source (52) mounted on the sliding member; A driving wheel (53) is mounted on the main shaft of the serving driving source (52), and a portion of the driving wheel (53) extends into the driving window (101); and at least one reset member (54), arranged between the sliding member and the mounting platform (51), and used for driving the driving wheel (53) to approach the driving window (101); When the pet ball enters between the two driving wheels (53), the driving wheels (53) can adjust the position according to the outer diameter of the pet ball and serve the ball. Thus, the ball-serving distance between the driving wheel (53) of the left driving mechanism and the driving wheel (53) of the right driving mechanism is adjusted.

2. A pet ball launcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reset member (54) is a spring, a first spring mounting column (514) is provided at the bottom of the mounting platform (51), a second spring mounting column (563) is provided on the sliding member, and the spring is arranged between the first spring mounting column (514) and the second spring mounting column (563).

3. The pet ball launcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding member comprises a sliding cover (55) and a sliding seat (56) fixed to each other. The sliding cover (55) is movably arranged in the guide sliding groove (511), and the sliding seat (56) is used to install the ball serving driving source (52).

4. The pet ball launcher according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sliding cover (55) has a first guide edge (551), and a first guide strip (512) is extended from the inner surface of the guide sliding groove (511). The sliding cover (55) is movably arranged on the first guide strip (512) via the first guide edge (551).

5. The pet ball launcher according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sliding seat (56) has a second guide edge (561), a second guide strip (513) is extended from the bottom of the guide sliding groove (511), and the sliding seat (56) is movably arranged on the second guide strip (513) via the second guide edge (561).

6. A pet ball launcher according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: A plurality of first threaded columns (552) are arranged at the bottom of the sliding cover (55), and a first connecting sleeve (553) is arranged on each of the first threaded columns (552); The sliding seat (56) is provided with a corresponding first fixing hole (562), and the first fastener passes through the first fixing hole (562) and the first connecting sleeve (553) to be fixedly connected to the first threaded column (552).

7. The pet ball launcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ball-serving distance between the driving wheel (53) of the left driving mechanism and the driving wheel (53) of the right driving mechanism is D, and the range of D is 2.5-8CM.

8. The pet ball launcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting platforms (51) of the left driving mechanism and the right driving mechanism are respectively integrally formed on the left and right sides of the goal channel (100).

9. The pet ball launcher according to claim 8, characterized in that: The left driving mechanism or / and the right driving mechanism further comprises a supporting connection seat (57), the upper end of the supporting connection seat (57) being fixed to the mounting platform (51), and the lower end of the supporting connection seat (57) being fixed to the base of the base.

10. A pet ball launcher according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The invention comprises a plurality of detachable base bodies, each of which has at least one channel joint part for forming a goal channel (100). When all the base bodies are installed together, all the channel joint parts are joined together to form a complete goal channel (100) inside. The goal channel (100) has a goal section with a goal opening (111) and a ball launching section with a launching opening.

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