Golf ball launching holder
By using a tension spring and centering mechanism in the golf ball launching gimbal, combined with a pitch motor and force adjustment, the problems of large ballistic dispersion and difficult adjustment of traditional gimbals have been solved, achieving precise long-distance launch control.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Traditional golf ball launchers with friction wheel launch mechanisms have large ballistic dispersion, are difficult to adjust, and are hard to achieve long-distance lob shots.
Using a tension spring as the launching power, combined with a launch centering, pitch motor and force adjustment components, the projectile's launching direction and speed are precisely controlled through three-point centering and angle adjustment.
It improves the accuracy of ballistic control, reduces manufacturing process requirements, provides more flexible training methods, and meets the needs of long-range slingshot firing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of golf ball launching technology, specifically a golf ball launching gimbal. Background Technology
[0002] A golf ball launcher is a device used for golf ball practice and training. Through precise motor control and omnidirectional movement, it provides golfers with a multi-functional practice tool. Users can control the rotation of the motor via remote control, thereby adjusting the launch speed and direction of the golf ball, achieving precise control and providing a more flexible practice method.
[0003] Traditional golf ball launchers include a preset position. When the golf ball is pushed to this position, it stops due to the pressure of the preset friction wheel. At this point, a microswitch is triggered, indicating that the ball is ready to be launched. However, although the traditional friction wheel launch mechanism has a simple structure, the trajectory dispersion is large and the adjustment is difficult, making it difficult to achieve long-distance lob shots.
[0004] To address the problems raised in the background art, those skilled in the art have proposed a golf ball launching gimbal. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a golf ball launching gimbal to solve the issues of large ballistic dispersion, difficulty in adjustment, and difficulty in achieving long-distance lob shots in traditional friction wheel launching mechanisms.
[0006] A golf ball launching gimbal includes a launching base, a feeding assembly connected to the launching base, a pitch adjustment assembly connected to the feeding assembly, a launching assembly connected to the pitch adjustment assembly, a power adjustment assembly, a triggering assembly, and an auxiliary assembly connected to the launching assembly, and a projectile disposed within the feeding assembly.
[0007] The launching assembly includes a left launching plate and a right launching plate. The opposite surfaces of the left and right launching plates are connected to a launching platform and an aluminum square tube. The upper end of the aluminum square tube is connected to a tension spring, and the lower surface of the aluminum square tube is connected to a guide rail.
[0008] Preferably, the left and right launch plates are connected to a one-way valve, the launch support is fixedly connected to a slider, the slider is slidably connected to a guide rail, the tension spring is connected to a movable pulley, the left and right launch plates are connected to a launch center, and the launch center and the launch support respectively abut against the projectile.
[0009] Preferably, the ammunition feeding assembly includes a left ammunition feeding plate and a right ammunition feeding plate connected to the linked launch base, a front ammunition chain and a rear ammunition chain, the front ammunition chain and the rear ammunition chain are respectively equipped with a plurality of bearings, the left ammunition feeding plate is rotatably connected to the left launch plate, and the right ammunition feeding plate is rotatably connected to the right launch plate.
[0010] Preferably, the pitch adjustment assembly includes a base plate rotatably connected to the left and right feed plates, the base plate is equipped with a pitch motor, the pitch motor is connected to a pitch screw, the pitch screw is connected to a pitch adjustment block, and the pitch adjustment block is rotatably connected to the left and right launch plates respectively.
[0011] Preferably, the force adjustment component includes a force motor mounted on an aluminum square tube, the force motor being connected to a force lead screw, and the force lead screw being connected to a force adjustment block.
[0012] Preferably, the triggering assembly includes a trigger motor mounted on the right transmitter plate, the trigger motor being connected to a first sprocket, the aluminum square tube being rotatably connected to a second sprocket and a third sprocket, the first sprocket and the third sprocket being connected to a chain, and the chain being connected to a trigger.
[0013] Preferably, the second sprocket is located between the first sprocket and the third sprocket, and the chain meshes with the second sprocket.
[0014] Preferably, the auxiliary component includes a left mounting plate and a right mounting plate connected to the aluminum square tube, the left mounting plate and the right mounting plate are connected to an auxiliary motor, the auxiliary motor is connected to a servo motor, and a camera is mounted on the servo motor.
[0015] Preferably, the front spring chain is connected to a movable plate.
[0016] Preferably, the left and right transmitter plates are connected to a first protective housing, and the left and right mounting plates are connected to a second protective housing.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] 1. This invention uses a tension spring as the launching power, which increases the kinetic energy of the large projectile by releasing energy through the tension spring, reduces the impact on the trajectory, makes the trajectory control easier, and reduces the requirements for the manufacturing process.
[0019] 2. The present invention is provided with two launch centers. When the projectile comes into contact with the launch platform, the launch centers will squeeze the projectile, causing the projectile to move to the middle of the two launch centers, and then the launch centers will come into contact with the two sides of the upper end of the projectile. A circle is determined by three points that are not on the same straight line, thereby assisting in the positioning of the projectile and preventing the projectile's position deviation from causing a large ballistic dispersion.
[0020] 3. This invention uses a pitch motor to drive a pitch screw to rotate, which in turn drives the pitch adjustment block to move. When the pitch adjustment block moves, it changes the angle between the left and right launch plates and the left and right feed plates, thereby adjusting the projectile's launch angle and providing a more flexible training method. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a golf ball launching gimbal;
[0022] Figure 2 A partial view of the launching components of a golf ball launching gimbal;
[0023] Figure 3 An exploded schematic diagram of the first component of a golf ball launching gimbal.
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding assembly of a golf ball launching gimbal;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion of the first component of a golf ball launching gimbal.
[0026] In the picture:
[0027] 1. Launch base; 2. Projectile; 3. Left launch plate; 4. Right launch plate; 5. Launch support; 6. Aluminum square tube; 7. Tension spring; 8. Guide rail; 9. One-way valve; 10. Slider; 11. Moving pulley; 12. Launch centering; 13. Left feed plate; 14. Right feed plate; 15. Front feed chain; 16. Rear feed chain; 17. Bearing; 18. Base plate; 19. Pitch motor; 20. Pitch screw; 21. Pitch adjustment block; 22. Power motor; 23. Power screw; 24. Power adjustment block; 25. Trigger motor; 26. First sprocket; 27. Second sprocket; 28. Third sprocket; 29. Chain; 30. Launch trigger; 31. Left mounting plate; 32. Right mounting plate; 33. Auxiliary motor; 34. Servo motor; 35. Camera; 36. Movable plate; 37. First protective shell; 38. Second protective shell. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.
[0029] Example 1
[0030] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5As shown, the present invention provides a golf ball launching gimbal, including a launching base 1, a feeding assembly connected to the launching base 1, a pitch adjustment assembly connected to the feeding assembly, wherein the pitch adjustment assembly can adjust the pitch angle of the launched projectile 2, the pitch adjustment assembly is connected to the launching assembly, wherein the projectile 2 enters the feeding assembly from the launching base 1, and is then fed into the launching assembly for launch, the launching assembly is connected to a power adjustment assembly, a trigger assembly and an auxiliary assembly, wherein the power adjustment assembly is used to adjust the initial velocity of the launch, the trigger assembly is used to cause the launching assembly to launch the projectile 2, and the auxiliary assembly is used to record swing video and capture photos of the impact point, so as to facilitate users to analyze the swing path and the impact effect, wherein the projectile 2, which is a golf ball, is disposed inside the feeding assembly;
[0031] The launching assembly includes a left launching plate 3 and a right launching plate 4, which provide support for other parts. The opposite surfaces of the left launching plate 3 and the right launching plate 4 are connected to a launching support 5 and an aluminum square tube 6. The launching support 5 is used to receive the launched projectile 2 and center its position. The aluminum square tube 6 is the base point for the entire launching platform. The upper end of the aluminum square tube 6 is connected to a tension spring 7, which is the source of energy for the launching assembly. The lower surface of the aluminum square tube 6 is connected to a guide rail 8, which is used to ensure that the launching process is on a certain straight line.
[0032] Furthermore, the left launch plate 3 and the right launch plate 4 are connected to a one-way valve 9, which ensures that the launch platform 5 fires only one projectile 2 at a time. The launch platform 5 is fixedly connected to a slider 10, which is slidably connected to the guide rail 8. The slider 10 carries the launch platform 5 in a linear motion on the guide rail 8. The tension spring 7 is connected to a movable pulley 11, which is connected to the front end of the launch platform 5 through the movable pulley 11. The movable pulley 11 assists the thick line between the tension spring 7 and the launch platform 5 to prevent the thick line from loosening and reduce force loss. The left launch plate 3 and the right launch plate 4 are connected to a launch centering device 12, which is rod-shaped. The launch centering device 12 and the launch platform 5 respectively abut against the projectile 2. The launch centering device 12 and the launch platform 5 cooperate to center the projectile 2 at three points to ensure the accuracy of the launch.
[0033] As can be seen from the above, the pitch angle of the projectile 2 is adjusted by the pitch adjustment component. The projectile 2 enters the feeding component from the launching base 1 and is then sent into the launching component by the feeding component. The launching centering 12 cooperates with the launching platform 5 to center the projectile 2 at three points to ensure the accuracy of the launch. The tension spring 7 is connected to the launching platform 5 through the movable pulley 11 by a thick wire with high tensile strength. The initial velocity of the launch is adjusted by the force adjustment component. The trigger component pushes the launching platform 5 on the guide rail 8 backward, and the tension spring 7 is stretched accordingly. Since the trigger component rotates in a certain range, when the launching platform 5 is separated from the trigger component, the launching platform 5 will release the tension of the tension spring 7 instantly, and the launching platform 5 will launch and throw the projectile 2.
[0034] Example 2
[0035] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment is basically the same as the previous embodiment, except that the ammunition feeding assembly includes a left ammunition feeding plate 13 and a right ammunition feeding plate 14 connected to the launch base, a front ammunition chain 15 and a rear ammunition chain 16. The front ammunition chain 15 and the rear ammunition chain 16 are used to ensure that the friction of the projectile 2 is small. Several bearings 17 are installed on the front ammunition chain 15 and the rear ammunition chain 16 respectively to ensure the smoothness of the ammunition feeding link and avoid the projectile 2 from causing a dead point in a certain place in the ammunition feeding link, thus preventing the projectile from jamming. The left ammunition feeding plate 13 is rotatably connected to the left launch plate 3, and the right ammunition feeding plate 14 is rotatably connected to the right launch plate 4.
[0036] Specifically, the pitch adjustment assembly includes a base plate 18 rotatably connected to the left feed plate 13 and the right feed plate 14. The base plate 18 is equipped with a pitch motor 19, which is connected to a pitch screw 20. The pitch screw 20 is connected to a pitch adjustment block 21. The pitch motor 19 drives the pitch screw 20 to rotate, thereby causing the pitch adjustment block 21 to move. The pitch adjustment block 21 is rotatably connected to the left launch plate 3 and the right launch plate 4, respectively. When the pitch adjustment block 21 moves, it changes the angle between the launch plate, the right launch plate 4 and the left feed plate 13 and the right feed plate 14, thereby adjusting the launch angle of the projectile 2.
[0037] Furthermore, the force adjustment component includes a force motor 22 mounted on the aluminum square tube 6. The force motor 22 is connected to a force lead screw 23, and the force lead screw 23 is connected to a force adjustment block 24. The force motor 22 drives the force lead screw 23 to rotate, which in turn drives the force adjustment block 24 to move. The force adjustment block 24 is connected to one end of the tension spring 7 via a thick wire. The movement of the force adjustment block 24 will pull the tension spring 7 through the thick wire, thereby changing the strength of the tension spring 7.
[0038] Furthermore, the triggering assembly includes a trigger motor 25 mounted on the right launch plate 4. The trigger motor 25 is connected to a first sprocket 26. The aluminum square tube 6 is rotatably connected to a second sprocket 27 and a third sprocket 28. The first sprocket 26 and the third sprocket 28 are connected to a chain 29. The trigger motor 25 drives the first sprocket 26 to rotate, which in turn drives the chain 29 to move, which in turn drives the second sprocket 27 and the third sprocket 28 to rotate. The chain 29 is connected to a launch trigger 30. When the chain 29 moves, it will drive the launch trigger 30 to move. When the launch trigger 30 separates from the launch platform 5, the launch platform 5 will instantly release the tension of the tension spring 7 and launch the projectile 2. The more launch triggers 30 there are in the complete racetrack-shaped path of the chain 29, the shorter the interval between each launch.
[0039] Furthermore, the second sprocket 27 is located between the first sprocket 26 and the third sprocket 28, and the chain 29 meshes with the second sprocket 27.
[0040] As can be seen from the above, the projectiles are fed into the feeding assembly through the golf ball pushing device. The pushing device is an existing device, which only needs to satisfy the sequential feeding of projectiles 2. When the feeding assembly feeds projectiles upward, the bearings 17 on the front feed chain 15 and the rear feed chain 16 ensure the smoothness of the feeding chain and prevent the projectiles 2 from creating a dead point in the feeding chain and getting stuck. The pitch motor 19 starts and drives the pitch screw 20 to rotate, which in turn causes the pitch adjustment block 21 to move. When the pitch adjustment block 21 moves, it changes the angle between the launch plate, the right launch plate 4 and the left feeding plate 13 and the right feeding plate 14, thereby adjusting the launch angle of the projectiles 2.
[0041] A high-tensile-strength thick wire is used to connect the tension spring 7 to the launch platform 5 via the movable pulley 11. The force adjustment block 24 is connected to the tension spring via the thick wire. The trigger motor 25 drives the chain 29 to rotate in a ring via the first sprocket 26, which in turn drives the launch trigger 30 to move. When the launch trigger 30 passes the launch platform 5, it will push the launch platform to move backward. When it reaches the designated position, the chain 29 will rotate in the opposite ring, and the launch trigger 30 will also disengage from the launch platform 5. At this time, the launch platform 5 will no longer move backward. When the launch trigger 30 separates from the launch platform 5, the launch platform 5 will instantly release the tension of the tension spring 7, and the launch platform 5 will launch the projectile 2.
[0042] The initial velocity of the launch is adjusted by the force adjustment component. The trigger component pushes the launch platform 5 on the guide rail 8 backward, and the tension spring 7 is stretched accordingly. Since the trigger component rotates in a certain range, when the launch platform 5 separates from the trigger component, the launch platform 5 will release the tension of the tension spring 7 instantly, and the launch platform 5 will launch the projectile 2.
[0043] Example 3
[0044] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment is basically the same as the previous embodiment, except that the auxiliary components include a left mounting plate 31 and a right mounting plate 32 connected to the aluminum square tube 6. An auxiliary motor 33 is connected to the left mounting plate 31 and the right mounting plate 32. A servo motor 34 is connected to the auxiliary motor 33. A camera 35 is mounted on the servo motor 34. The auxiliary motor 33 and the servo motor 34 can work together to adjust the orientation of the camera 35 from multiple angles to provide a better shooting angle.
[0045] Specifically, the front projectile belt 15 is connected to a movable plate 36, which has a groove and a fixed movable pin. When the launch platform adjusts its pitch angle, the movable plate deflects due to the change in pitch angle, and the movable plate 36 ensures that the projectile 2 enters the launch support 5 smoothly.
[0046] Furthermore, the left transmitter plate 3 and the right transmitter plate 4 are connected to a first protective shell, and the left mounting plate 31 and the right mounting plate 32 are connected to a second protective shell, which protects the components below them.
[0047] As can be seen from the above, when the launch gimbal is adjusting its pitch angle, the movable plate 36 ensures that the projectile 2 enters the launch support 5 smoothly. The auxiliary motor 33 and the servo motor 34 work together to adjust the orientation of the camera 35 at multiple angles, providing a better shooting angle.
[0048] The embodiments of the present invention are given for the purposes of illustration and description. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.
[0049] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0050] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0051] The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this invention only involve structures related to the embodiments disclosed in this invention. Other structures can refer to general designs. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this invention can be combined with each other.
Claims
1. A golf ball launching platform, comprising a launching base (1), characterized in that: The linking launch base (1) is connected to a feeding assembly, the feeding assembly is connected to a pitch adjustment assembly, the pitch adjustment assembly is connected to a launching assembly, the launching assembly is connected to a force adjustment assembly, a trigger assembly and an auxiliary assembly, and a projectile (2) is provided inside the feeding assembly. The launching assembly includes a left launching plate (3) and a right launching plate (4). The opposite surfaces of the left launching plate (3) and the right launching plate (4) are connected to a launching support (5) and an aluminum square tube (6). The upper end of the aluminum square tube (6) is connected to a tension spring (7), and the lower surface of the aluminum square tube (6) is connected to a guide rail (8).
2. The golf ball launching platform as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The launching assembly also includes a one-way valve (9) connected to the left launching plate (3) and the right launching plate (4). The launching platform (5) is fixedly connected to a slider (10), which is slidably connected to the guide rail (8). The tension spring (7) is connected to a movable pulley (11). The left launching plate (3) and the right launching plate (4) are connected to a launching center (12). The launching center (12) and the launching platform (5) respectively abut against the projectile (2).
3. The golf ball launching platform as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The ammunition feeding assembly includes a left ammunition feeding plate (13) and a right ammunition feeding plate (14) connected to the linked launch base, a front ammunition chain (15) and a rear ammunition chain (16). The front ammunition chain (15) and the rear ammunition chain (16) are respectively equipped with a number of bearings (17). The left ammunition feeding plate (13) is rotatably connected to the left launch plate (3), and the right ammunition feeding plate (14) is rotatably connected to the right launch plate (4).
4. The golf ball launching platform as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The pitch adjustment assembly includes a base plate (18) rotatably connected to the left ammunition feed plate (13) and the right ammunition feed plate (14). The base plate (18) is equipped with a pitch motor (19), which is connected to a pitch lead screw (20). The pitch lead screw (20) is connected to a pitch adjustment block (21), which is rotatably connected to the left launch plate (3) and the right launch plate (4) respectively.
5. The golf ball launching platform as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The force adjustment assembly includes a force motor (22) mounted on an aluminum square tube (6), the force motor (22) being connected to a force lead screw (23), and the force lead screw (23) being connected to a force adjustment block (24).
6. The golf ball launching platform as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The triggering assembly includes a trigger motor (25) mounted on the right transmitter plate (4), the trigger motor (25) is connected to a first sprocket (26), the aluminum square tube (6) is rotatably connected to a second sprocket (27) and a third sprocket (28), the first sprocket (26) and the third sprocket (28) are connected to a chain (29), and the chain (29) is connected to a trigger (30).
7. A golf ball launching platform as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The second sprocket (27) is located between the first sprocket (26) and the third sprocket (28), and the chain (29) meshes with the second sprocket (27).
8. The golf ball launching platform as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The auxiliary components include a left mounting plate (31) and a right mounting plate (32) connected to the aluminum square tube (6). The left mounting plate (31) and the right mounting plate (32) are connected to an auxiliary motor (33). The auxiliary motor (33) is connected to a servo motor (34). A camera (35) is mounted on the servo motor (34).
9. A golf ball launching platform as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The front spring chain (15) is connected to a movable plate (36).
10. A golf ball launching platform as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The left transmitter plate (3) and the right transmitter plate (4) are connected to a first protective shell, and the left mounting plate (31) and the right mounting plate (32) are connected to a second protective shell.