An automated billiard ball placement device

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of billiards auxiliary equipment technology, and particularly to an automated billiards ball placement device. It includes: a ball, a shell, a storage structure, a pushing structure, and a kinetic energy structure. The storage structure is located inside the shell and is used to temporarily store the ball. The pushing structure is located at one end of the shell and is used to push the ball forward. The kinetic energy structure is located inside the shell and connected to the pushing structure, allowing the pushing structure to be pushed from inside the storage structure to one end of the shell. The storage structure achieves precise triangular array storage of the billiards, while the kinetic energy structure provides stable power to the pushing structure, propelling the stored billiards to complete the automated ball placement, replacing manual operation and significantly improving ball placement efficiency. Simultaneously, the telescopic buffer and buffer pad included in the storage structure, along with the triangular array distribution of storage slots and observation slots, ensure the accuracy of ball placement, conforming to the ball placement specifications of billiards and enhancing the billiards experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of billiards auxiliary equipment technology, and in particular to an automated billiards ball placement device. Background Technology

[0002] In billiards, setting up the balls is a fundamental step that requires precise operation. Traditional manual ball setting is not only time-consuming, but also makes it difficult to guarantee the accuracy of the ball's position each time, affecting the experience and competitiveness of billiards.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, the development of an automated billiards ball placement device to achieve precise ball storage and automatic ball placement has become an industry requirement, leading to this invention. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an automated billiard ball placement device, which aims to achieve temporary storage and automated, precise ball placement, replacing manual ball placement and improving ball placement efficiency and accuracy.

[0005] Technical solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automated billiard ball placement device, comprising: a ball, a shell, a storage structure, a pushing structure, and a kinetic energy structure. The storage structure is disposed inside the shell and is used to temporarily store the ball. The pushing structure is disposed at one end of the shell and is used to push the ball forward. The kinetic energy structure is disposed inside the shell and is connected to the pushing structure, which can push the pushing structure from inside the storage structure to one end of the shell.

[0007] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the storage structure includes a limiting plate, and a billiard ball storage groove is provided through the limiting plate.

[0008] The limiting plate has side plates on both sides, and the tops of the two side plates are respectively connected and fixed downward to the two sides of the outer shell.

[0009] A base plate is placed parallel to the bottom of the limiting plate. Each of the four corners of the base plate is provided with a telescopic buffer. The tops of the four telescopic buffers are respectively connected and fixed to the four corners of the limiting plate.

[0010] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of billiard ball storage slots are arranged in a triangular array, and each of the plurality of billiard ball storage slots contains a ball.

[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the two side plates are respectively connected to the two sides of the limiting plate on opposite sides, and are integrally formed.

[0012] As a further embodiment of the present invention, a cushioning pad is provided on the bottom plate, and the plurality of cushioning pads are respectively located at the bottom of the plurality of billiard ball storage slots.

[0013] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the kinetic structure includes a rotating shaft, slide rails, and a transmission assembly; the two slide rails are fixed to opposite sides of the housing; bearing seats are fitted at both ends of the rotating shaft, and the two bearing seats are fixed downwards on both sides of the housing; pulleys are fitted at both ends of the rotating shaft near the bearing seats; a second transmission belt is rotatably fitted on each of the two pulleys; a pulley is also rotatably fitted at the end of the two second transmission belts away from the rotating shaft; bearing seats are connected to the sides of the two pulleys; the two bearing seats are located at the end of the housing away from the rotating shaft and are fixed downwards on both sides of the housing; a slider connector is provided on the second transmission belt, and one side of the slider connector is slidably inserted into the inside of the slide rail.

[0014] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the transmission assembly includes a motor, which is fixed to the lower part of the housing. The power output end of the motor is provided with a pulley, and a transmission belt is rotatably sleeved on the pulley. The end of the transmission belt away from the motor is rotatably sleeved with a pulley, and the pulley is fixed at the center of the rotating shaft.

[0015] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the pushing structure includes a top plate, which is placed parallel to the limiting plate and fixed to the sides of the limiting plate on both sides. An observation groove is provided through the top plate. A bottom plate is placed parallel to the bottom of the top plate and a billiard ball storage groove is provided through the bottom plate. A telescopic buffer is provided near the side of the bottom plate. Multiple telescopic buffers are equidistantly distributed on the bottom plate and their top ends are fixed to the top plate.

[0016] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of observation slots are arranged in a triangular array.

[0017] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of billiard ball storage slots are arranged in a triangular array.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0019] This invention achieves precise triangular array storage of billiard balls through a storage structure. Combined with a kinetic energy structure, it provides stable power to the pushing structure, propelling the stored billiard balls to complete an automated ball placement, replacing manual operation and significantly improving ball placement efficiency. Simultaneously, the telescopic buffer component one and buffer pad in the storage structure, as well as the telescopic buffer component two in the pushing structure, provide cushioning protection during operation, preventing damage from hard collisions between the balls and the equipment, ensuring the safety of both the equipment and the balls. Furthermore, the triangular array distribution of storage slots and observation slots ensures the accuracy of ball placement, conforming to the ball placement specifications of billiards and enhancing the billiards experience.

[0020] Obviously, based on the above description of the present invention, and according to common technical knowledge and conventional methods in the field, various other modifications, substitutions or alterations can be made without departing from the basic technical concept of the present invention.

[0021] The following detailed embodiments further illustrate the above-described content of the present invention. However, this should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention to the following examples. All technologies implemented based on the above-described content of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view of the structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a bottom-view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a bottom-view cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell structure of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the storage structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the push structure of the present invention.

[0030] Reference table for attached figures:

[0031] 1. Outer shell; 2. Storage structure; 21. Side plate; 22. Limiting plate one; 23. Billiard ball storage slot one; 24. Base plate one; 25. Buffer pad; 26. Telescopic buffer component one; 3. Pushing structure; 31. Top plate; 32. Observation slot; 33. Base plate two; 34. Billiard ball storage slot two; 35. Telescopic buffer component two; 4. Kinetic structure; 41. Rotating shaft; 42. Pulley; 43. Transmission belt one; 44. Motor; 45. Bearing seat; 46. Transmission belt two; 47. Slide rail; 48. Slider connector; 5. Ball. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Identical components are indicated by the same reference numerals.

[0033] It should be noted that the terms “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “up,” and “down” used in the following description refer to the directions shown in the attached diagram, while the terms “inside” and “outside” refer to the directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0034] To make the content of this invention easier to understand, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] To address the technical problems in the background section, an automated billiard ball placement device is provided as follows:

[0036] Combination Figures 1-8 As shown, the present invention provides an automated billiard ball placement device, comprising a ball 5, a shell 1, a storage structure 2, a pushing structure 3, and a kinetic energy structure 4; the storage structure 2 is disposed inside the shell 1 for temporarily storing the ball 5; the pushing structure 3 is disposed at one end of the shell 1 for pushing the ball 5 forward; the kinetic energy structure 4 is disposed inside the shell 1 and connected to the pushing structure 3, and can push the pushing structure 3 from inside the storage structure 2 to one end of the shell 1.

[0037] The storage structure 2 includes a limiting plate 22, through which a billiard ball storage slot 23 is provided. Multiple billiard ball storage slots 23 are arranged in a triangular array, and each slot contains a ball 5. Side plates 21 are provided on both sides of the limiting plate 22. The two side plates 21 are connected to opposite sides of the limiting plate 22 and are integrally formed. The tops of the two side plates 21 are fixed downwards to the sides of the outer shell 1. A base plate 24 is placed parallel to the bottom of the limiting plate 22. Telescopic buffers 26 are provided at the four corners of the base plate 24, and their tops are fixed to the four corners of the limiting plate 22. Buffer pads 25 are provided on the top of the base plate 24, and multiple buffer pads 25 correspond to the bottom of the multiple billiard ball storage slots 23.

[0038] The kinetic structure 4 includes a rotating shaft 41, a slide rail 47, and a transmission assembly. The two slide rails 47 are fixed to the inside of the outer shell 1 on opposite sides. Each end of the rotating shaft 41 is fitted with a bearing seat 45, and the two bearing seats 45 are fixed to the downward sides of the outer shell 1. Pulleys 42 are fitted at the ends of the rotating shaft 41 near the bearing seats 45. A transmission belt 46 is rotatably fitted on each of the two pulleys 42. Pulleys 42 are also rotatably fitted on the ends of the two transmission belts 46 away from the rotating shaft 41. Bearing seats 45 are connected to the sides of the two pulleys 42. The two bearing seats 45 are located at the ends of the outer shell 1 away from the rotating shaft 41 and are fixed to the downward sides of the outer shell 1. A slider connector 48 is provided on the transmission belt 46, and one side of the slider connector 48 is slidably inserted into the inner side of the slide rail 47.

[0039] The transmission assembly includes a motor 44, which is fixed to the lower part of the housing 1. The power output end of the motor 44 is provided with a pulley 42, and a transmission belt 43 is rotatably sleeved on the pulley 42. The end of the transmission belt 43 away from the motor 44 is rotatably sleeved with the pulley 42, and the pulley 42 is fixed at the center of the shaft 41.

[0040] The pushing structure 3 includes a top plate 31, which is placed parallel to the upper side of the limiting plate 22. The two sides of the limiting plate 22 are respectively connected and fixed to the sides of the two slider connectors 48. An observation groove 32 is provided through the top plate 31, and multiple observation grooves 32 are distributed in a triangular array. A bottom plate 33 is placed parallel to the bottom of the top plate 31. A billiard ball storage groove 34 is provided through the bottom plate 33. A telescopic buffer 35 is provided near the side of the bottom plate 33. Multiple telescopic buffers 35 are equidistantly distributed on the upper side of the bottom plate 33, and the top ends of multiple telescopic buffers 35 are connected and fixed to the top plate 31. The top plate 31 is also provided with a billiard ball storage groove 34, and multiple billiard ball storage grooves 34 are distributed in a triangular array.

[0041] In this application, there are 15 billiard ball storage slots 1-23 and 2-34, arranged in a triangular array. This arrangement is suitable for different rules of play, such as 4-ball, 6-ball, 7-ball, 8-ball, 9-ball, 11-ball, and 15-ball. The number of balls 5 is arranged according to the different rules of play. This application has the advantage of multiple flexible operations. Without changing the accessories, the corresponding number of balls 5 can be placed in the corresponding billiard ball storage slot 1-23 to achieve different ball arrangement methods of random increase or decrease.

[0042] Working principle and usage process of this invention:

[0043] Multiple balls 5 are placed in the billiard ball storage slot 23 of the limiting plate 22, with the bottom of the balls 5 abutting against the cushioning pad 25.

[0044] When ball placement is required, the entire device is placed on the table, and the bottom plate 24 in the storage structure 2 is attached to the surface of the table. When the pressure of the entire device is applied to the bottom plate 24, the limiting plate 22 presses down and approaches the bottom plate 24, causing the ball 5 to be released from the limitation of the ball storage groove 23 on the limiting plate 22. At the same time, the bottom plate 33 above the limiting plate 22 and the top plate 31 press down together, so that the ball storage groove 34 on the bottom plate 33 fits onto the ball 5, limiting the ball 5. Meanwhile, the observation groove 32 on the top plate 31 is fitted onto the top of the ball.

[0045] When the motor 44 in the kinetic energy structure 4 is started, the pulley 42 at the power output end of the motor 44 drives the pulley 42 at the center of the rotating shaft 41 to rotate through the first transmission belt 43, thereby driving the rotating shaft 41 to rotate on the bearing seat 45; the pulleys 42 at both ends of the rotating shaft 41 rotate accordingly, driving the second transmission belt 46 to rotate, causing the slider connector 48 on the second transmission belt 46 to slide along the slide rail 47.

[0046] The slider connector 48 is connected to the top plate 31 of the push structure 3. When the slider connector 48 slides, it drives the top plate 31 to move. The bottom plate 33 at the bottom of the top plate 31 moves together with the top plate 31. The push structure 3 is pushed out from the inside of the storage structure 2 to one end of the outer shell 1, and simultaneously pushes the ball 5 in the billiard ball storage slot 23 to the designated position to complete the automated ball placement operation.

[0047] Then the equipment is moved up from the table so that the billiard balls are placed on the table surface.

[0048] The components of this invention are securely connected, and the operation process is automated. The transmission method of the motor 44 driving the pulley 42 and the transmission belt provides stable linear power to the pushing structure 3, realizing the precise and efficient ball placement of the billiard ball, and effectively solving the drawbacks of manual ball placement.

[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0051] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

[0052] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automated billiard ball placement device, characterized in that... include: sphere(5); Outer shell (1); Storage structure (2) is set inside the outer shell (1) for temporarily storing the sphere (5). The push structure (3) is set at one end of the outer shell (1) and is used to push the sphere (5) forward; The kinetic energy structure (4) is located inside the outer shell (1) and connected to the push structure (3), which can push the push structure (3) out from inside the storage structure (2) to one end of the outer shell (1).

2. The automated billiard ball placement device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage structure (2) includes a limiting plate (22), and a billiard ball storage groove (23) is provided through the limiting plate (22). The limiting plate (22) has side plates (21) on both sides, and the tops of the two side plates (21) are respectively connected and fixed downward to the two sides of the outer shell (1); The bottom of the limiting plate (22) is parallel to the bottom plate (24). The bottom plate (24) is provided with telescopic buffers (26) at the four corners. The tops of the four telescopic buffers (26) are respectively connected and fixed to the four corners of the limiting plate (22).

3. The automated billiard ball placement device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The multiple billiard ball storage slots (23) are arranged in a triangular array, and each of the multiple billiard ball storage slots (23) contains a ball (5).

4. The automated billiard ball placement device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two side plates (21) are connected to the two sides of the limiting plate (22) respectively on opposite sides, and are integrally molded.

5. An automated billiard ball placement device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base plate (24) is provided with a cushioning pad (25) on its upper surface, and the multiple cushioning pads (25) are respectively located at the bottom of the multiple billiard ball storage slots (23).

6. The automated billiard ball placement device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The kinetic energy structure (4) includes a rotating shaft (41), a slide rail (47), and a transmission assembly; The two slide rails (47) are fixed to the inside of the outer casing (1) on opposite sides away from each other; Both ends of the rotating shaft (41) are fitted with bearing seats (45), and the two bearing seats (45) are fixed on the two sides of the outer shell (1) facing downwards. The two ends of the rotating shaft (41) are fitted with pulleys (42) near the bearing seats (45). The two pulleys (42) are fitted with transmission belts (46) rotating on each of the two transmission belts (46). The two transmission belts (46) are also fitted with pulleys (42) rotating on the side away from the rotating shaft (41). The two pulleys (42) are connected to the sides of the two bearing seats (45). The two bearing seats (45) are located on the side of the outer shell (1) away from the rotating shaft (41) and are fixed on the two sides of the outer shell (1) facing downwards. The transmission belts (46) are provided with slider connectors (48), and one side of the slider connectors (48) is slidably inserted into the inner side of the slide rail (47).

7. The automated billiard ball placement device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a motor (44), which is fixed to the lower part of the outer casing (1). The power output end of the motor (44) is provided with a pulley (42), and a transmission belt (43) is rotatably sleeved on the pulley (42). The pulley (42) is rotatably sleeved on the end of the transmission belt (43) away from the motor (44), and the pulley (42) is fixed at the center of the shaft (41).

8. The automated billiard ball placement device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pushing structure (3) includes a top plate (31), which is placed parallel to the upper side of the limiting plate (22), and the two sides of the limiting plate (22) are respectively connected and fixed to the sides of the two slider connectors (48). An observation groove (32) is provided through the top plate (31). The bottom plate (31) is parallel to the bottom plate (33), and the bottom plate (33) is provided with a billiard ball storage groove (34). The bottom plate (33) is provided with a telescopic buffer (35) near the side. Multiple telescopic buffers (35) are equidistantly distributed on the bottom plate (33) and the top of multiple telescopic buffers (35) are connected and fixed to the top plate (31).

9. An automated billiard ball placement device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The observation slots (32) are arranged in a triangular array.

10. An automated billiard ball placement device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The multiple billiard ball storage slots (34) are arranged in a triangular array.

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