Automatic ball placing machine and use method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic ball placing machine and a using method thereof. The automatic ball placing machine comprises a mounting seat arranged at the bottom of a billiard table, and a ball receiving pipe set and a ball placing pipe set which are connected are arranged on the mounting seat; the ball receiving pipe group comprises a receiving pipe and a connecting pipe for connecting the receiving pipe and the ball placing pipe group, the connecting pipe partially extends out of the billiard table and is connected with the ball placing pipe group, a ball inlet for billiard balls to enter is formed in the receiving pipe, and the billiard balls enter the connecting pipe along the receiving pipe and are transferred into the ball placing pipe group through the connecting pipe; the ball arranging pipe set comprises a plurality of conveying pipes which are rotationally connected, the initial conveying pipe is rotationally connected to the connecting pipe, a conveying screw structure is rotationally arranged in the conveying pipe, and the conveying screw structure comprises a conveying screw rotationally arranged in the conveying pipe and a driving unit for driving the conveying screw to rotate. A billiard ball clamping structure used for clamping billiard balls is arranged at the output end of the billiard ball placing pipe set, and the billiard ball clamping structure restrains or releases the billiard balls from the output end of the conveying pipe to the target position of the billiard table.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of billiard ball swinging machines, in particular to an automatic billiard ball swinging machine and a method of using the same. Background Art

[0002] A billiard ball swivel machine is an automated device designed to quickly and accurately arrange billiard balls, enhancing both entertainment and training efficiency. In a pool hall, bar, or home entertainment room, it replaces manual swivel operation, saving time and minimizing errors, ensuring a consistent start to each game. For both professional players and amateurs, the swivel machine improves training rhythm and supports continuous practice. Its automation reduces labor costs, making it suitable for commercial settings.

[0003] For example, the billiards automatic training device disclosed in publication number CN107952232A includes an infrared sensor, a controller, a billiard ball conveying device, a ball receiving box, a conveying pipe, and a billiard ball placing device; the infrared sensor is arranged at the ball bag entrance on the billiard table and is connected to the controller; a billiard ball recovery pipe is provided at the lower end of the billiard table, and the billiard ball recovery pipe is connected to the billiard ball conveying device; the billiard ball conveying device is connected to the ball receiving box, and the lower end of the ball receiving box is connected to the entrance of the conveying pipe; a ball-holding claw is provided at the top of the conveying pipe; the billiard ball placing device includes a fixing device, a robotic arm fixed on the fixing device, a stepping motor fixed at the top of the robotic arm, and a placing arm connected to the stepping motor, wherein the placing arm is connected to the stepping motor by an axis, a robotic claw is provided at the top of the placing arm, the robotic arm is fixed below the conveying pipe, and the stepping motor is connected to the controller.

[0004] However, the mechanical components and drive system of the billiard ball swinging machine in the above-mentioned prior art are exposed outside the billiard table and cannot be stored, resulting in the overall bulk of the device being large and occupying too much space. This not only limits the applicable scenarios of the billiard ball swinging machine, making it difficult to flexibly deploy it in a small venue or home environment, but also affects the activity area around the billiard table. In addition, due to the exposed structure, the position adjustment of the device often relies on manual movement or complex calibration, which is cumbersome to operate and difficult to accurately position, greatly reducing the convenience of use. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the technical problems existing in the background technology, the present invention proposes an automatic ball swing machine and a method of using the same.

[0006] The technical solutions adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problems are as follows: The automatic ball swinging machine comprises a mounting base arranged at the bottom of a billiard table, wherein the mounting base is provided with a ball receiving tube group and a ball swinging tube group connected thereto; The ball receiving tube assembly includes a receiving tube and a connecting tube for connecting the receiving tube and the ball swinging tube assembly. The connecting tube partially extends out of the billiard table and connects to the ball swinging tube assembly. The receiving tube is formed with a ball-entry opening for the billiard ball to enter. The billiard ball enters the connecting tube along the receiving tube and is transferred to the ball swinging tube assembly through the connecting tube. The swing ball tube assembly includes a plurality of rotatably connected delivery tubes, wherein the initial delivery tube is rotatably connected to the connecting tube. A delivery screw structure is rotatably disposed within the delivery tube, and the delivery screw structure includes a delivery screw rotatably disposed within the delivery tube and a drive unit for driving the delivery screw to rotate. A billiard ball clamping structure for clamping a billiard ball is disposed at the output end of the swing ball tube assembly, and the billiard ball clamping structure constrains the billiard ball within the delivery tube or releases the billiard ball from the output end of the delivery tube to a target position on the billiard table. The ball swinging tube group has a folded state and a ball swinging state. When the ball swinging tube group is in the folded state, the delivery tube is relatively folded and placed at the bottom of the billiard table. When the ball swinging tube group is in the ball swinging state, the ball swinging tube group extends out of the billiard table and the delivery tube is relatively opened.

[0007] Preferably, the billiard ball clamping structure includes control units arranged on both sides of the output end of the conveying tube, and clamping pieces arranged on the action end of the control unit. The clamping pieces abut the billiard balls to limit the billiard balls from escaping from the conveying tube. Through the above improvements, when the balls are swung, the conveying screw structure is actuated to transport the billiard balls to the output end of the conveying tube. After the terminal conveying tube moves to the designated position on the billiard table, the clamping pieces move away from the billiard balls, causing the billiard balls to fall to the designated location, thereby greatly improving the accuracy of billiard ball placement.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting pipe includes a first connecting pipe connected to the receiving pipe, a second connecting pipe rotated on the mounting seat, and a communicating pipe connecting the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe, and the output end of the second connecting pipe is connected to the delivery pipe. A swing unit is provided on the mounting seat, the action end of the swing unit is connected to the second connecting pipe, the second connecting pipe is connected to the ball swinging tube group, and the swing unit drives the second connecting pipe to rotate, so as to drive the entire ball swinging tube group to swing. Through the above improvements, a net bag is provided at the bottom of the billiard table. After the billiard ball enters the hole, it will enter the net bag and enter the receiving tube under the action of the net bag. The billiard balls are fed into the first connecting tube and the second connecting tube by the action of the conveying screw structure. As the billiard balls continue to enter the first connecting tube, the billiard balls in the first connecting tube will enter the connecting tube one by one and be transferred to the second connecting tube by the action of the connecting tube. Finally, they enter the conveying tube through the second connecting tube to realize the conveying of the billiard balls. The swing unit drives the second connecting tube to rotate, so as to drive the entire swing ball tube group to swing, so as to drive the entire swing ball tube group to move in the horizontal direction, so as to improve the freedom of angle adjustment when swinging the balls and improve the swinging efficiency. At the same time, it is convenient to store the entire swing ball tube group at the bottom of the billiard table.

[0009] Preferably, a supporting and fixing structure is provided on the side of the first connecting tube, and the supporting and fixing structure includes a fixed support rod provided on one side of the first connecting tube, a support seat provided on the other side of the first connecting tube, and an adjusting support rod inserted on the support seat. The adjusting support rod is threadedly connected to the support seat, and the fixed support rod and the adjusting support rod are respectively supported on the bottom of the billiard table. Through the above improvements, the ball receiving tube group needs to be installed at the bottom of the billiard table. The bottom of a conventional billiard table is provided with an installation step. The fixed support rod is abutted against the step on one side of the billiard table, and the adjusting support rod is used to abut against the step on the other side. The adjusting support rod is used to cooperate with the support seat so that the entire supporting and fixing structure is clamped on the bottom of the billiard table to realize the installation of the connecting ball tube group.

[0010] Preferably, the first connecting tube and the second connecting tube include a connecting tube body and a telescopic tube body telescopically arranged in the connecting tube body, and a telescopic unit is provided on the connecting tube body, the action end of the telescopic unit is connected to the adjusting screw, and the telescopic tube body is provided with a connecting plate threadedly connected to the adjusting screw. Through the above improvements, a conventional billiard table is provided with an installation step at the bottom, the fixed support rod is abutted against the step on one side of the billiard table, and the adjustable support rod is used to abut against the step on the other side, and the adjustable support rod is used to cooperate with the support seat, so that the entire support and fixing structure is clamped on the bottom of the billiard table to realize the installation of the docking tube group.

[0011] Preferably, the connecting portion between the connecting tube and the first connecting tube is arranged in an arc shape, and an arc-shaped guide protrusion is formed in the second connecting tube. Through the above improvements, as the billiard balls continue to enter the first connecting tube, the billiard balls fall from the connecting tube into the second connecting tube, and are guided by the arc-shaped guide protrusion to roll into the swing ball tube group, thereby realizing automatic transportation of the billiard balls. The connecting portion between the connecting tube and the first connecting tube is arranged in an arc shape and cooperates with the arc-shaped guide protrusion to improve the smoothness of the billiard balls during the rolling process.

[0012] Preferably, the output end of the connecting tube extends horizontally out of the billiard table, and the delivery tube includes a first delivery tube that rotates radially along the output end of the connecting tube, a second delivery tube that rotates axially on the first delivery tube, an extended delivery tube group that is radially rotated on the second delivery tube, and a discharge tube group that rotates radially on the output end of the extended delivery tube group, and the output end of the discharge tube group constitutes a ball outlet, the billiard ball clamping structure is arranged on both sides of the ball outlet, and the connecting part of the delivery tube is provided with an angle control structure, which includes an adjustment unit arranged on one delivery tube, a driving wheel arranged on the output end of the adjustment unit, and a drive wheel arranged on the other delivery tube. The driven wheel on the billiard table is connected with the driven wheel by transmission. Through the above improvements, the driving wheel and the driven wheel are used to cooperate to realize the angle adjustment of the conveying tube. During the entire billiard ball conveying process, the billiard balls in the second connecting tube will enter the first conveying tube and enter the second conveying tube under the action of the conveying screw. Then, they enter the extended conveying tube group through the conveying screw. Finally, the billiard balls are placed at the designated position of the billiard table through the discharge tube group. Multi-angle rotation is realized by the cooperation of the first conveying tube, the second conveying tube and the second connecting tube. The extended conveying tube group can increase the conveying distance. At the same time, the discharge tube group can control the ball discharge, thereby improving the accuracy of billiard ball placement.

[0013] Preferably, the discharge pipe group includes a drop pipe rotated on the extended conveying pipe group, and a discharge pipe rotatably connected to the drop pipe. A ball passing channel connecting the extended conveying pipe group and the discharge pipe is formed in the drop pipe, and a conveying screw structure is rotated in the discharge pipe. Through the above improvements, multiple billiard balls can be stored in the drop pipe, and the ball discharge is controlled by the discharge pipe to achieve continuous placement of billiard balls.

[0014] A method for using an automatic ball swing machine comprises the following steps: S1: Alignment of receiving tube: Push the entire ball swing machine to the bottom of the billiard table so that the ball receiving tube assembly is located at the bottom of the billiard table, and use the receiving tube to connect the ball receiving net or directly align the receiving tube with the ball drop hole to receive the billiard balls dropped from the billiard table; S2: Fixing the ball receiving tube assembly: The ball receiving tube assembly is partially placed into the step at the bottom of the billiard table. A supporting and fixing structure is provided on the ball receiving tube assembly, and the ball receiving tube assembly is fixed to the step at the bottom of the billiard table by the supporting and fixing structure. S3: Adjust the position of the ball receiving tube assembly: adjust the length of the connecting tube so that the ball swinging tube assembly extends out from the bottom of the billiard table; S4: Adjust the angle of the ball swing tube group: adjust the angle of the ball swing tube group to make it in a suitable ball swing position Preferably, before step S1, the method further includes step S0: posture adjustment of the ball receiving tube group and the ball swinging tube group: folding the delivery tube of the ball swinging tube group and adjusting the telescopic length of the ball receiving tube group so that the entire ball receiving tube group and the ball swinging tube group can be placed at the bottom of the billiard table. Through the above improvements, the ball swinging machine can be folded when not in use to save space.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects: The mounting base is placed at the bottom of the billiard table, and the ball receiving tube group is used to collect the balls and connected to the ball swinging tube group. The ball receiving tube group includes a receiving tube and a connecting tube for connecting the receiving tube and the ball swinging tube group. The receiving tube forms a goal hole for the billiard balls to enter. The ball swinging tube group includes several rotatably connected conveying tubes, and the initial conveying tube is rotatably connected to the connecting tube. A conveying screw structure is rotatably provided in the conveying tube. During the entire billiard ball swinging process, the billiard balls fall from the billiard table into the receiving tube and enter the conveying tube under the guidance of the connecting tube. The billiard balls are conveyed by multiple conveying tubes and placed at the designated position of the billiard table, thereby realizing automatic placement of the billiard balls and ensuring the accuracy of the placement of the billiard balls. At the same time, the placement position of the billiard balls can be adjusted at will to meet the different training projects of users. In addition, only the ball swinging tube group of the entire ball swinging machine is exposed outside the billiard table, which saves a lot of space, increases the applicable scenarios of the ball swinging machine, and improves the convenience of adjustment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the ball receiving tube assembly of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the conveying screw structure of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the discharge pipe group of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the ball receiving tube assembly of the present invention; Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the ball receiving tube assembly of the present invention; Figure: 1. Mounting base; 2. Ball receiving tube assembly; 3. Ball swinging tube assembly; 1.1. Receiving tube; 1.2. Connecting tube; 1.3. Ball inlet; 1.4. Delivery screw structure; 1.5. Delivery tube; 1.6. Ball tube; 2.1. First connecting tube; 2.2. Second connecting tube; 2.3. Connecting tube; 3.1. Support and fixing structure; 3.2. Fixed support rod; 3.3. Support base; 3.4. Adjustable support rod; 4.1. Connecting tube body; 4.2. Telescopic tube body; 4.3. Telescopic unit; 4.4. Adjusting screw; 4.5 , connecting plate; 4.6, swing unit; 4.7, arc-shaped guide protrusion; 5.1, first transport pipe; 5.2, second transport pipe; 5.3, extended transport pipe assembly; 5.4, discharge pipe assembly; 5.5, ball outlet; 6.1, drop pipe; 6.2, discharge pipe; 6.3, ball passage; 7.1, conveying screw; 7.2, drive unit; 8.1, angle control structure; 8.2, adjustment unit; 8.3, drive wheel; 8.4, driven wheel; 9.1, billiard ball clamping structure; 9.2, control unit; 9.3, clamping piece; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] It should be understood that although terms such as upper, middle, lower, top, end, etc. appear in this document to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish elements from each other for ease of understanding, and are not used to define any direction or order limitation.

[0019] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a ball swinging machine includes a mounting base 1 arranged at the bottom of a billiard table. A ball receiving tube group 2 and a ball swinging tube group 3 are connected to the mounting base 1. The ball receiving tube group 2 can receive billiard balls entering the hole of the billiard table and transfer the billiard balls to the ball swinging tube group 3, which then places the billiard balls at designated locations.

[0020] Specifically, the ball receiving tube group 2 includes a receiving tube 1.1 and a connecting tube 1.2 for connecting the receiving tube 1.1 and the ball swinging tube group 3. The receiving tube 1.1 is provided with a goal hole 1.3 for the billiard ball to enter. A goal tube is formed on the receiving tube 1.1, and the goal hole 1.3 is formed on the goal tube. The billiard ball enters the receiving tube 1.1 through the goal tube. A conveying screw structure 1.4 is provided in the receiving tube 1.1, and as the conveying screw structure 1.4 moves, the billiard ball is conveyed to the connecting tube 1.2. After being guided by the connecting tube 1.2, the billiard ball enters the conveying tube 1.5.

[0021] In addition, the ball opening 1.3 of the receiving tube 1.1 can also be directly set at the highest position. After the billiard ball enters the receiving tube 1.1, it can directly move into the connecting tube 1.2 by relying on the inertia of gravity.

[0022] Furthermore, the ball swing tube group 3 includes several rotatably connected conveying tubes 1.5, and the starting conveying tube 1.5 is rotatably connected to the connecting tube 1.2. A conveying screw structure 1.4 is rotatably provided in the conveying tube 1.5. By utilizing multiple rotatably connected conveying tubes 1.5 and working through the conveying screw structure 1.4, the billiard balls are conveyed to the designated position to ensure the accuracy of billiard ball conveying.

[0023] The output end of the ball-swinging tube group 3 is provided with a billiard ball clamping structure 9.1 for clamping the billiard ball. The billiard ball clamping structure 9.1 constrains the billiard ball in the delivery tube 1.5, or releases the billiard ball from the output end of the delivery tube 1.5 to the target position on the billiard table. The billiard ball clamping structure 9.1 can not only clamp the billiard ball and place the billiard ball, but also limit the billiard ball from escaping from the output end of the delivery tube 1.5 to prevent it from falling directly, thereby ensuring the accuracy and stability of the placement of the billiard ball.

[0024] During the entire billiard ball swinging process, the billiard ball falls from the billiard table into the receiving tube 1.1 and enters the conveying tube 1.5 under the guidance of the connecting tube 1.2. The billiard ball is then conveyed by the multiple conveying tubes 1.5 to a designated position on the billiard table, thereby realizing automatic placement of the billiard balls and ensuring the accuracy of the placement of the billiard balls. At the same time, the placement position of the billiard balls can be adjusted at will to meet the different training programs of the user. In addition, only the ball swinging tube group 3 of the entire ball swinging machine is exposed outside the billiard table, which saves a lot of space, increases the applicable scenarios of the ball swinging machine, and improves the convenience of adjustment.

[0025] Among them, the ball swinging tube group 3 has a folded state and a ball swinging state, and when the ball swinging tube group 3 is in the folded state, the delivery tube 1.5 is relatively folded and placed at the bottom of the billiard table. When the ball swinging tube group 3 is in the ball swinging state, the ball swinging tube group 3 extends out of the billiard table and the delivery tube 1.5 is relatively opened. Therefore, when the ball swinging machine is not needed, the ball swinging tube group 3 can be directly folded and stored at the bottom of the billiard table to avoid occupying the space around the billiard table, thereby not affecting the normal use of the billiard table and improving the convenience during use.

[0026] like Figure 4 As shown, a further explanation of the specific structure of the billiard ball clamping structure 9.1 is provided. The billiard ball clamping structure 9.1 includes a control unit 9.2 arranged on both sides of the output end of the delivery tube 1.5, and a clamping piece 9.3 arranged on the action end of the control unit 9.2. The clamping piece 9.3 abuts the billiard ball to limit the billiard ball from directly escaping from the delivery tube 1.5.

[0027] The control unit 9.2 can also drive the clamping piece 9.3 to clamp the billiard ball on the table and place it at a set point on the billiard table to assist the user in practicing.

[0028] Preferably, the clamping piece 9.3 is arranged in an arc shape to better support the billiard ball and ensure the stability of the billiard ball during the placement process.

[0029] like Figure 5 As shown in Figure 6, as a further explanation of the specific implementation plan of the connecting tube 1.2, the connecting tube 1.2 includes a first connecting tube 2.1 connected to the receiving tube 1.1, a second connecting tube 2.2 rotated on the mounting seat 1, and a connecting tube 2.3 connecting the first connecting tube 2.1 and the second connecting tube 2.2, and the output end of the second connecting tube 2.2 is connected to the conveying tube 1.5. The first connecting tube 2.1 is connected to the top of the receiving tube 1.1, and the connecting tube 2.3 extends downward. The billiard balls move upward under the action of the conveying screw structure 1.4 and enter the first connecting tube 2.1. As the billiard balls continue to enter, the front billiard balls will fall from top to bottom into the second connecting tube 2.2 and enter the starting conveying tube 1.5 under the action of gravity acceleration.

[0030] A swing unit 4.6 is provided on the mounting base 1. The action end of the swing unit 4.6 is connected to the second connecting tube 2.2, which is connected to the swing ball tube group 3. The connecting tube 2.3 is fixedly connected to the first connecting tube 2.1. The first connecting tube 2.1 is clamped on the billiard table, and the connecting tube 2.3 is inserted into the input end of the second connecting tube 2.2. The swing unit 4.6 can independently drive the second connecting tube 2.2 to rotate, thereby driving the entire swing ball tube group 3 to move in the horizontal direction, thereby increasing the degree of freedom of angle adjustment during swinging and improving the swinging efficiency. In addition, the entire swing ball tube group 3 can be driven to be stored at the bottom of the billiard table, thereby saving space.

[0031] In addition, the position of the billiard table from which the ball swinging tube group 3 extends can be adjusted by swinging the swing unit 4.6, thereby further increasing the angle of the ball swinging and improving the convenience during use.

[0032] During daily use, a net bag is generally provided at the bottom of the billiard table. After the billiard ball enters the hole, it enters the net bag and, under the action of the net bag, enters the receiving tube 1.1 and, under the action of the conveying screw structure 1.4, enters the first connecting tube 2.1. As the billiard balls continue to enter the first connecting tube 2.1, the billiard balls in the first connecting tube 2.1 will enter the connecting tube one by one and, under the action of the connecting tube, be transferred to the second connecting tube 2.2 and finally enter the conveying tube 1.5 through the second connecting tube 2.2 to realize the conveying of the billiard balls.

[0033] Specifically, a supporting and fixing structure 3.1 is provided on the side of the first connecting tube 2.1. The supporting and fixing structure 3.1 includes a fixed support rod 3.2 provided on one side of the first connecting tube 2.1, a support seat 3.3 provided on the other side of the first connecting tube 2.1, and an adjusting support rod 3.4 inserted into the support seat 3.3. The adjusting support rod 3.4 is threadedly connected to the support seat 3.3. The ball receiving tube group 2 needs to be installed at the bottom of the billiard table. A conventional billiard table is provided with an installation step at the bottom. The fixed support rod 3.2 is abutted against the step on one side of the billiard table, and the adjusting support rod 3.4 is used to abut against the step on the other side. The adjusting support rod 3.4 is used to cooperate with the support seat 3.3 to make the entire supporting and fixing structure 3.1 clamped on the bottom of the billiard table to achieve the installation of the connecting ball tube group 2.

[0034] Of course, support bases 3.3 and adjustable support rods 3.4 can be provided on both sides of the first connecting tube 2.1, so as to fix the ball receiving tube assembly 2 to the bottom of the billiard table.

[0035] Furthermore, the first connecting tube 2.1 and the second connecting tube 2.2 include a connecting tube body 4.1, and a telescopic tube body 4.2 telescopically arranged in the connecting tube body 4.1, and a telescopic unit 4.3 is provided on the connecting tube body 4.1, and the action end of the telescopic unit 4.3 is connected to the adjusting screw 4.4, and the telescopic tube body 4.2 is provided with a connecting plate 4.5 threadedly connected to the adjusting screw 4.4. The telescopic unit 4.3 can be used to drive the adjusting screw 4.4 to rotate, and the connecting plate 4.5 is threadedly engaged with the adjusting screw 4.4 to quickly adjust the length of the first connecting tube 2.1 and the second connecting tube 2.2, thereby greatly improving the convenience of installation.

[0036] Preferably, the connecting portion of the connecting tube 2.3 and the first connecting tube 2.1 is arranged in an arc shape, and an arc-shaped guide protrusion 4.7 is formed in the second connecting tube 2.2. As the billiard balls continue to enter the first connecting tube 2.1, the billiard balls fall from the connecting tube 2.3 into the second connecting tube 2.2, and are guided by the arc-shaped guide protrusion 4.7 to roll into the swing ball tube group 3, thereby realizing automatic transportation of the billiard balls.

[0037] like Figure 2 、 Figure 4 As shown, further explanation of the specific implementation method of the conveying pipe 1.5 is given. The output end of the connecting pipe 1.2 extends horizontally out of the billiard table. The conveying pipe 1.5 includes a first conveying pipe 5.1 that rotates radially along the output end of the connecting pipe 1.2, a second conveying pipe 5.2 that rotates axially on the first conveying pipe 5.1, and a conveying screw structure 5.3 that is radially rotated on the second conveying pipe 5.2. The conveying screw structure 5.3 includes a plurality of radially rotating conveying pipes 1.5 connected together, and a discharge pipe group 5.4 that is radially connected to the output end of the conveying screw structure 5.3, and the output end of the discharge pipe group 5.4 constitutes a ball outlet 5.5.

[0038] Furthermore, the connecting portion of the delivery tube 1.5 is provided with an angle control structure 8.1, which includes an adjustment unit 8.2 provided on one delivery tube 1.5, a driving wheel 8.3 provided on the output end of the adjustment unit 8.2, and a driven wheel 8.4 provided on the other delivery tube 1.5, and the driving wheel 8.3 and the driven wheel 8.4 are transmission-connected. The driving wheel 8.3 and the driven wheel 8.4 cooperate to achieve angle adjustment of the delivery tube 1.5, thereby improving the accuracy of billiard ball placement.

[0039] Preferably, a guide bearing is provided on the delivery pipe 1.5, and the driven wheel 8.4 is sleeved on the guide bearing, thereby further improving the stability of the delivery pipe 1.5 during the rotation process.

[0040] During the billiard ball placement process, the billiard balls in the second connecting tube 2.2 first enter the first transport tube 5.1, and under the action of the conveying screw 7.1, enter the second transport tube 5.2, and then enter the conveying screw structure 5.3 through the conveying screw 7.1. Finally, the billiard balls are placed at the designated position of the billiard table through the discharge pipe group 5.4.

[0041] Among them, the multi-angle rotation of the discharge pipe group 5.4 is controlled by the cooperation of the first transport pipe 5.1, the second transport pipe 5.2, and the second connecting pipe 2.2, and the conveying screw structure 5.3 can increase the conveying distance. At the same time, the discharge pipe group 5.4 can control the ball discharge, thereby improving the accuracy of billiard ball placement.

[0042] Furthermore, the discharge pipe group 5.4 includes a drop pipe 6.1 rotated on the conveying screw structure 5.3, and a discharge pipe 6.2 rotatably connected to the drop pipe 6.1. A ball passing channel 6.3 connecting the conveying screw structure 5.3 and the discharge pipe 6.2 is formed in the drop pipe 6.1, and a conveying screw structure 1.4 is rotated in the conveying screw structure 5.3 and the discharge pipe 6.2. Multiple billiard balls can be stored in the drop pipe 6.1, and the ball discharge is controlled by the discharge pipe 6.2 to realize continuous placement of billiard balls.

[0043] Preferably, the delivery pipe 1.5 is also provided with a sensor, and the delivery screw structure 1.4 will only work when the billiard ball approaches, so as to avoid material jamming.

[0044] Preferably, a visual detection lens can be provided on the last conveying tube 1.5 to identify the number or color of the ball and place it at a designated location according to the system settings.

[0045] At the same time, a visual detection lens can be set on the top of the billiard table to identify the color and position of the billiard balls on the table, as well as the position where they need to be placed, so as to achieve accurate placement of the billiard balls.

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, as a further explanation of the specific structure of the conveying screw structure 1.4, the conveying screw structure 1.4 includes a driving unit 7.2, and a conveying screw 7.1 connected to the output end of the driving unit 7.2, and the conveying screw 7.1 is rotated in the conveying tube 1.5. The billiard ball moves under the action of the spiral blade when the conveying screw 7.1 is rotated.

[0047] Preferably, the axial cross section between the spiral blades matches the outer contour of the billiard ball, so that the billiard ball is partially placed on the conveying screw 7.1, thereby ensuring the stability of the billiard ball during the conveying process.

[0048] As a further explanation of how to use the automatic ball swing machine, the following steps are included: S0: Aligning the receiving tube 1.1: Push the mounting base 1 to the bottom of the billiard table so that the ball receiving tube assembly 2 is located at the bottom of the billiard table. Utilize the connecting tube body 4.1 and the telescopic tube body 4.2 of the first connecting tube 2.1 to adjust the position of the receiving tube 1.1. Connect the receiving tube 1.1 to the ball receiving net or align the receiving tube 1.1 directly with the ball drop hole to receive the billiard balls dropped from the billiard table. S1: Securing the ball receiving tube assembly 2: Part of the ball receiving tube assembly 2 is placed into the step at the bottom of the billiard table. The ball receiving tube assembly 2 is provided with a supporting and fixing structure 3.1. The fixed support rod 3.2 on one side of the first connecting tube 2.1 abuts against the step. The adjustable support rod 3.4 on the support base 3.3 is adjusted so that it abuts against the step on the other side, thereby fixing the first connecting tube 2.1 to the bottom of the billiard table. S3: Adjusting the position of the ball receiving tube assembly 2: Using the connecting tube body 4.1 and the telescopic tube body 4.2 of the second connecting tube 2.2, adjust the length of the connecting tube 1.2 so that the ball swinging tube assembly 3 extends out from the bottom of the billiard table; S4: Adjust the angle of the ball-swinging tube group 3: Adjust the angle of the ball-swinging tube group 3 to make it in a suitable ball-swinging position.

[0049] Furthermore, before step S1, step S0 is also included: posture adjustment of the ball receiving tube group 2 and the ball swinging tube group 3: the delivery tube 1.5 of the ball swinging tube group 3 is folded and the telescopic length of the ball receiving tube group 2 is adjusted so that the entire ball receiving tube group 2 and the ball swinging tube group 3 can be placed at the bottom of the billiard table.

[0050] When not in use, the telescopic tube 4.2 can be folded and stored at the bottom of the billiard table, thereby saving a lot of space.

[0051] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make non-creative modifications to this embodiment as needed. However, as long as such modifications are within the scope of the claims of the present invention, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. Automatic ball swing machine, characterized in that, The invention comprises a mounting base (1) arranged at the bottom of a billiard table, wherein the mounting base (1) is provided with a ball receiving tube group (2) and a ball swinging tube group (3) connected thereto; The ball receiving tube assembly (2) comprises a receiving tube (1.1) and a connecting tube (1.2) for connecting the receiving tube (1.1) and the ball swinging tube assembly (3); the connecting tube (1.2) partially extends out of the billiard table and is connected to the ball swinging tube assembly (3); a ball inlet (1.3) is formed on the receiving tube (1.1) for the billiard ball to enter; the billiard ball enters the connecting tube (1.2) along the receiving tube (1.1) and is transferred to the ball swinging tube assembly (3) through the connecting tube (1.2); The swing ball tube group (3) includes a plurality of rotatably connected conveying tubes (1.5), and the initial conveying tube (1.5) is rotatably connected to the connecting tube (1.2). A conveying screw structure (1.4) is rotatably provided in the conveying tube (1.5). The conveying screw structure (1.4) includes a conveying screw (7.1) rotatably provided in the conveying tube (1.5) and a driving unit (7.2) for driving the conveying screw (7.1) to rotate. A billiard ball clamping structure (9.1) for clamping a billiard ball is provided at the output end of the swing ball tube group (3), and the billiard ball clamping structure (9.1) constrains the billiard ball in the conveying tube (1.5) or releases the billiard ball from the output end of the conveying tube (1.5) to a target position on the billiard table. The ball swinging tube group (3) has a folded state and a ball swinging state. When the ball swinging tube group (3) is in the folded state, the delivery tube (1.5) is relatively folded and placed at the bottom of the billiard table. When the ball swinging tube group (3) is in the ball swinging state, the ball swinging tube group (3) extends out of the billiard table and the delivery tube (1.5) is relatively opened.

2. The automatic ball swing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The billiard ball clamping structure (9.1) comprises a control unit (9.2) arranged on both sides of the output end of the delivery tube (1.5), and a clamping piece (9.3) arranged on the action end of the control unit (9.2); the clamping piece (9.3) abuts against the billiard ball to prevent the billiard ball from escaping from the delivery tube (1.5).

3. The automatic ball swinging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting pipe (1.2) comprises a first connecting pipe (2.1) connected to the receiving pipe (1.1), a second connecting pipe (2.2) rotated on the mounting seat (1), and a connecting pipe (2.3) connecting the first connecting pipe (2.1) and the second connecting pipe (2.2), and the output end of the second connecting pipe (2.2) is connected to the delivery pipe (1.5). A swing unit (4.6) is provided on the mounting seat (1), the action end of the swing unit (4.6) is connected to the second connecting pipe (2.2), the second connecting pipe (2.2) is connected to the swing ball tube group (3), and the swing unit (4.6) drives the second connecting pipe (2.2) to rotate, thereby driving the entire swing ball tube group (3) to swing.

4. The automatic ball swinging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A supporting and fixing structure (3.1) is provided on the side of the first connecting tube (2.1), and the supporting and fixing structure (3.1) comprises a fixed support rod (3.2) provided on one side of the first connecting tube (2.1), a support seat (3.3) provided on the other side of the first connecting tube (2.1), and an adjusting support rod (3.4) inserted into the support seat (3.3), the adjusting support rod (3.4) being threadedly connected to the support seat (3.3), and the fixed support rod (3.2) and the adjusting support rod (3.4) are respectively supported on the bottom of the billiard table.

5. The automatic ball swinging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connecting tube (2.1) and the second connecting tube (2.2) comprise a connecting tube body (4.1) and a telescopic tube body (4.2) telescopically arranged in the connecting tube body (4.1), a telescopic unit (4.3) being arranged on the connecting tube body (4.1), an action end of the telescopic unit (4.3) being connected to an adjusting screw (4.4), and a connecting plate (4.5) being threadedly connected to the adjusting screw (4.4) being arranged on the telescopic tube body (4.2).

6. The automatic ball swinging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connection portion between the connecting pipe (2.3) and the first connecting pipe (2.1) is arranged in an arc shape, and an arc-shaped guide protrusion (4.7) is formed in the second connecting pipe (2.2).

7. The automatic ball swinging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the connecting tube (1.2) extends horizontally out of the billiard table. The delivery tube (1.5) comprises a first delivery tube (5.1) that rotates radially along the output end of the connecting tube (1.2), a second delivery tube (5.2) that rotates axially on the first delivery tube (5.1), an extended delivery tube group (5.3) that is radially rotated on the second delivery tube (5.2), and a discharge tube group (5.4) that rotates radially on the output end of the extended delivery tube group (5.3), wherein the output end of the discharge tube group (5.4) constitutes a ball outlet ( 5.5), the billiard ball clamping structure (9.1) is arranged on both sides of the ball outlet (5.5), the connecting part of the delivery pipe (1.5) is provided with an angle control structure (8.1), the angle control structure (8.1) comprises an adjustment unit (8.2) arranged on one delivery pipe (1.5), a driving wheel (8.3) arranged on the output end of the adjustment unit (8.2), and a driven wheel (8.4) arranged on the other delivery pipe (1.5), and the driving wheel (8.3) and the driven wheel (8.4) are transmission-connected.

8. The automatic ball swinging machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The discharge pipe group (5.4) comprises a drop pipe (6.1) rotated on the extended conveying pipe group (5.3), and a discharge pipe (6.2) rotatably connected to the drop pipe (6.1); a ball passage (6.3) connecting the extended conveying pipe group (5.3) and the discharge pipe (6.2) is formed in the drop pipe (6.1), and a conveying screw structure (1.4) is rotated in the discharge pipe (6.2).

9. A method for using the automatic ball swing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1: Aligning the receiving tube (1.1): Push the entire ball swing machine to the bottom of the billiard table so that the ball receiving tube assembly (2) is located at the bottom of the billiard table, and connect the receiving tube (1.1) to the ball receiving net or directly align the receiving tube (1.1) with the ball drop hole to receive the billiard balls dropped from the billiard table; S2: Fixing the ball receiving tube assembly (2): partially placing the ball receiving tube assembly (2) into the step at the bottom of the billiard table, a supporting and fixing structure (3.1) being provided on the ball receiving tube assembly (2), and fixing the ball receiving tube assembly (2) into the step at the bottom of the billiard table through the supporting and fixing structure (3.1); S3: Adjusting the position of the ball receiving tube assembly (2): adjusting the length of the connecting tube (1.2) so that the ball swinging tube assembly (3) extends out from the bottom of the billiard table; S4: Adjusting the angle of the ball-swinging tube group (3): adjusting the angle of the ball-swinging tube group (3) to place the ball in a suitable position.

10. The method for using the automatic ball swing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: Before step S1, step S0 is also included: posture adjustment of the ball receiving tube group (2) and the ball swinging tube group (3): the delivery tube (1.5) of the ball swinging tube group (3) is folded and the telescopic length of the ball receiving tube group (2) is adjusted so that the entire ball receiving tube group (2) and the ball swinging tube group (3) can be placed at the bottom of the billiard table.

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