A fully automated intelligent scoring system for badminton

By using pressure sensors and monitoring cameras combined with a drive belt system controlled by a drive motor in the badminton scoring system, badminton movement information and player positions are recorded in real time, solving the problems of misjudgment and insufficient adaptability of the existing system, and achieving high-precision scoring and improved equipment stability.

CN122297983APending Publication Date: 2026-06-30XINGHUA XIANGYU SPORTS EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XINGHUA XIANGYU SPORTS EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-03-30
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing badminton scoring systems rely on human referees and sensor devices cannot capture the trajectory of the shuttlecock in real time, leading to misjudgments. They also lack athlete position information, are not adaptable enough, and cannot provide accurate scoring support under different competition conditions.

Method used

The system employs multiple rectangular arrays of pressure sensors and monitoring cameras, combined with a follow-moving beam and transmission belt system controlled by a drive motor, to record the plane and height coordinates of the badminton shuttlecock in real time. The pressure sensor array on the platform plate determines the athlete's position, the monitoring camera records the movement trajectory, and a specially designed compression block and deceleration cylinder buffer mechanism reduces mechanical impact.

Benefits of technology

It achieves high-precision match records and refereeing criteria, reduces human error, extends equipment life, improves the reliability and stability of the scoring system, and saves time for manual judgment.

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Abstract

This invention discloses a fully automated intelligent scoring system for badminton, relating to the field of sports equipment technology. This invention can record the athlete's position and the trajectory of the shuttlecock in real time, collect match data through a pressure sensor array and a high-precision monitoring camera, and determine the landing point and net contact. Simultaneously, the system is designed with a buffer protection mechanism, adjusting the buffer strength through liquid resistance and temperature control to improve the equipment's durability and adaptability, ensuring stable operation even in high-speed sports scenarios. This system features high precision, automation, flexibility, and durability, providing efficient and fair technical support for badminton matches.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of sports equipment technology, specifically to a fully automatic intelligent scoring system for badminton. Background Technology

[0002] Existing badminton scoring systems largely rely on human referees and simple sensor devices for recording. This technology has the following drawbacks: Referee error is a problem; traditional scoring systems cannot capture the shuttlecock's trajectory in real time, especially at high speeds, easily leading to misjudgments of landing points and net contact. There is a lack of player position information; current scoring systems struggle to obtain precise player position data, affecting tactical analysis and the fairness of the match. Adaptability is insufficient; the system cannot flexibly adjust its performance according to match conditions, particularly under varying shuttlecock speeds or match intensities, where existing systems struggle to provide accurate scoring support. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a fully automatic badminton intelligent scoring system, comprising a base, a platform plate mounted on the base, and multiple pressure sensors arranged in a rectangular array between the platform plate and the base for monitoring the position of the athlete on the platform plate, wherein a net is fixed in the middle of the platform plate; two support frames are fixed on the base, and four parallel guide rods are fixed between the two support frames, with a following moving beam slidably mounted on the four guide rods, and a first monitoring camera and a second monitoring camera slidably mounted on the top and side of the following moving beam, respectively, wherein the second monitoring camera is used to record the height information of the badminton shuttlecock, and the first monitoring camera is used to record the planar coordinate information of the badminton shuttlecock; wherein four monitoring cameras are fixed on the top of the two support frames, and the four monitoring cameras are used to record the trajectory of the badminton shuttlecock.

[0004] Preferably, two follower drive belts are also rotatably mounted on the base, and the two follower drive belts are synchronously driven by a drive shaft. The follower drive belts are used to drive the follower moving beam to slide on the guide slide.

[0005] Preferably, a first transmission belt and a second transmission belt are rotatably mounted on the top and side of the following moving beam, respectively. The first transmission belt is used to drive the first monitoring camera to slide on the following moving beam, and the second transmission belt is used to drive the second monitoring camera to slide on the following moving beam. A first drive motor for driving the first transmission belt to rotate and a second drive motor for driving the second transmission belt to rotate are also fixed on the following moving beam.

[0006] Preferably, the base is also equipped with a gearbox for driving the following drive belt to rotate, and the output end of the gearbox is connected to the following drive belt through a drive shaft.

[0007] Preferably, a supporting shell is fixed on the lower surface of the base, a limiting collar is rotatably mounted on the supporting shell, a linkage gear ring is fixedly sleeved on the limiting collar, a linkage gear is rotatably engaged with the side of the linkage gear ring and rotates with the supporting shell, a reduction cylinder is also fixed on the supporting shell, a reduction blade is rotatably mounted inside the reduction cylinder, and the reduction blade and the linkage gear are synchronously driven by a reduction shaft.

[0008] Preferably, a temperature-conducting plate is fixedly sealed at the end of the reduction cylinder away from the supporting shell, so that a sealed space is formed inside the reduction cylinder. A heat sink is fixed on the temperature-conducting plate, and a cooling secondary plate is arranged in contact between the heat sink and the temperature-conducting plate. A follower drive motor is fixedly mounted on the reduction cylinder through a follower drive motor bracket, and a dial is fixed on the output shaft of the follower drive motor.

[0009] Preferably, a drive turntable is rotatably provided on the inner side of the limiting collar, and the drive turntable is fixedly engaged with the input end of the gearbox. Two symmetrically arranged limiting frames are fixed at the edge of the drive turntable. The limiting frames slide with the inner wall of the limiting collar, and a pressing block is contacted on the inclined surface of the limiting frame. The pressing block slides and rubs with the inner wall of the limiting collar. An actuating block is also contacted between the pressing block and the inclined surface of the limiting frame. A gap is provided between the actuating block and the inclined surface of the limiting frame, and all the actuating blocks are fixed on the actuating disk.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting frame is also provided with a leaf spring clearance groove, in which a leaf spring is provided to contact and cooperate with the two extrusion blocks. The middle part of the leaf spring is rotatably mounted on the leaf spring bracket, which is fixed to the middle of the drive turntable. A stop block is also fixed on the drive turntable. Springs are fixed at both ends between the stop block and the opposite surface of the leaf spring. The springs and leaf springs are used to push the extrusion blocks to move in the direction of the actuating block.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: (1) The present invention uses the first monitoring camera and the second monitoring camera to record the plane coordinates and height coordinates of the badminton shuttlecock respectively. The camera is controlled by the drive motor to follow the direction of the badminton shuttlecock and adjust in real time, so that the trajectory capture is always in a high-precision state, ensuring the accuracy of the match record and the referee's basis. Through the pressure sensor array on the platform, the precise position coordinates of the athlete in the match can be determined in real time. This precise positioning method greatly improves the reliability of the match scoring system, provides the referee with a more intuitive and accurate basis for judgment, and effectively reduces the probability of human error; (2) When the present invention follows the moving beam to the end point or changes the direction of movement, the system reduces the direct impact of the mechanical parts through the specially designed squeezing block, limiting frame and deceleration cylinder liquid resistance mechanism, effectively reduces the wear of the equipment, extends the service life of the system, and maintains the stability of the system; (3) The present invention can accurately record whether the badminton shuttlecock touches the net and the landing position. Through the comprehensive analysis of the badminton shuttlecock movement information, the score of the match is automatically determined, saving the time of manual judgment. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the gearbox structure of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the deceleration blade of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure at the limiting collar of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0017] In the diagram: 101-Base; 102-Support frame; 103-Monitoring camera; 104-Guide slide bar; 105-First drive motor; 106-First transmission belt; 107-First monitoring camera; 108-Second drive motor; 109-Second transmission belt; 110-Second monitoring camera; 111-Following transmission belt; 112-Ball net; 113-Platform plate; 114-Drive shaft; 115-Gearbox; 116-Support housing; 117-Following drive motor bracket; 118-Following drive motor... 119-Heat sink; 120-Secondary cooling plate; 121-Reduction blade; 122-Temperature guide plate; 123-Reduction cylinder; 124-Linkage gear; 125-Reduction shaft; 126-Linkage gear ring; 127-Actuating disc; 128-Restriction collar; 129-Drive turntable; 130-Abutting block; 131-Restriction frame; 132-Extrusion block; 133-Actuating block; 134-Spring; 135-Leaf spring bracket; 136-Leaf spring; 137-Leaf spring clearance groove; 138-Following moving beam. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 The technical solution of the present invention will be further illustrated through specific embodiments.

[0019] This invention provides a fully automatic intelligent scoring system for badminton, including a base 101, a platform plate 113 mounted on the base 101, and multiple pressure sensors arranged in a rectangular array between the platform plate 113 and the base 101 for monitoring the position of the athlete on the platform plate 113. A net 112 is fixed in the middle of the platform plate 113. Two support frames 102 are fixed on the base 101, and four parallel guide rods 104 are fixed between the two support frames 102. A following moving beam 138 is slidably mounted on the four guide rods 104. A first monitoring camera 107 and a second monitoring camera 110 are slidably mounted on the top and sides of the following moving beam 138, respectively. The second monitoring camera 110 is used to record the height information of the badminton shuttlecock, and the first monitoring camera 107 is used to record the planar coordinate information of the badminton shuttlecock. Four monitoring cameras 103 are fixed on the top of the two support frames 102 for recording the trajectory of the badminton shuttlecock. Two follower belts 111 are rotatably mounted on the base 101. These two follower belts 111 are synchronously driven by a drive shaft 114. The follower belts 111 drive the following moving beam 138 to slide on the guide slide rod 104. A first drive belt 106 and a second drive belt 109 are rotatably mounted on the top and sides of the following moving beam 138, respectively. The first drive belt 106 drives the first monitoring camera 107 to slide on the following moving beam 138, and the second drive belt 109 drives the second monitoring camera 110 to slide on the following moving beam 138. A first drive motor 105 for driving the first drive belt 106 and a second drive motor 108 for driving the second drive belt 109 are also fixed on the following moving beam 138. A gearbox 115 for driving the follower belts 111 is also embedded within the base 101. The output end of the gearbox 115 is connected to the follower belts 111 via a drive shaft 114. A support housing 116 is fixed to the lower surface of the base 101. A limiting collar 128 is rotatably mounted on the support housing 116. A linkage gear ring 126 is fixedly sleeved on the limiting collar 128. A linkage gear 124 is rotatably engaged with the support housing 116 on the side of the linkage gear ring 126. A reduction cylinder 123 is also fixed to the support housing 116. A reduction blade 121 is rotatably mounted inside the reduction cylinder 123. The reduction blade 121 and the linkage gear 124 are synchronously driven by a reduction shaft 125. A temperature-conducting plate 122 is fixedly sealed at the end of the reduction cylinder 123 away from the supporting outer shell 116, so that a sealed space is formed inside the reduction cylinder 123. A heat sink 119 is fixed on the temperature-conducting plate 122, and a cooling secondary plate 120 is arranged in contact between the heat sink 119 and the temperature-conducting plate 122. A follower drive motor 118 is fixedly mounted on the reduction cylinder 123 through a follower drive motor bracket 117, and a dial 127 is fixed on the output shaft of the follower drive motor 118.A drive turntable 129 is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the limiting collar 128. The drive turntable 129 is fixedly engaged with the input end of the gearbox 115. Two symmetrically arranged limiting frames 131 are fixedly mounted on the edge of the drive turntable 129. The limiting frames 131 slide with the inner wall of the limiting collar 128. A pressing block 132 is contacted on the inclined surface of the limiting frame 131. The pressing block 132 slides and rubs with the inner wall of the limiting collar 128. An actuating block 133 is also contacted between the pressing block 132 and the inclined surface of the limiting frame 131. A gap is provided between the actuating block 133 and the inclined surface of the limiting frame 131. All the actuating blocks 133 are fixed on the actuating disk 127. The limiting frame 131 is also provided with a leaf spring clearance groove 137. A leaf spring 136 is provided in the leaf spring clearance groove 137 to contact and cooperate with the two pressing blocks 132. The middle part of the leaf spring 136 is rotatably mounted on the leaf spring bracket 135. The leaf spring bracket 135 is fixed in the middle of the drive turntable 129. A stop block 130 is also fixed on the drive turntable 129. Springs 134 are fixed at both ends between the opposite surfaces of the stop block 130 and the leaf spring 136. The springs 134 and the leaf spring 136 are used to push the pressing block 132 to move toward the actuating block 133.

[0020] The working principle of the fully automatic badminton intelligent scoring system disclosed in this invention is as follows: When the athlete stands on the platform 113, the athlete will step on the pressure sensor at the corresponding position depending on the position of the athlete on the platform 113. The coordinate position of the athlete on the platform 113 can be determined by the pressure sensor array (when the athlete stands on the pressure sensor, the resistance value of the corresponding pressure sensor will change, and the position coordinate of each pressure sensor is determined, so the position of the athlete can be determined). The monitoring camera 103 tracks and records the trajectory of the badminton shuttlecock in real time during flight. This data serves as the control condition for the corresponding first drive motor 105 and second drive motor 108. The first drive motor 105 drives the first monitoring camera 107 to slide horizontally on the following moving beam 138 via the first transmission belt 106. The second drive motor 108 drives the second monitoring camera 110 to slide vertically on the following moving beam 138 via the second transmission belt 109. Simultaneously, the follow drive motor 118 is controlled. The output shaft of the follow drive motor 118 controls the follow moving beam 138 to slide rapidly on the guide slide bar 104 via the follow transmission belt 111. Its main purpose is to follow the direction of the badminton shuttlecock's movement. The first monitoring camera 107 and the second monitoring camera 110 are always aligned with the shuttlecock on the same vertical plane. The first monitoring camera 107 can record the plane coordinates of the shuttlecock, and the second monitoring camera 110 can record the height coordinates of the shuttlecock. The first monitoring camera 107 and the second monitoring camera 110 can record the spatial coordinates of the shuttlecock. The first drive motor 105 and the second drive motor 108 mainly control the first monitoring camera 107 and the second monitoring camera 110 to always be aligned with the shuttlecock, so as to improve the accuracy of the measured spatial coordinates of the shuttlecock, thereby facilitating the recording of the landing point of the shuttlecock and whether the shuttlecock contacts the net 112, and thus scoring the badminton match.

[0021] The shuttlecock moves very fast, so the sliding speed of the following moving beam 138 on the guide slide 104 also needs to be synchronized. The following moving beam 138 is located at the two ends of the guide slide 104. The speed of the following moving beam 138 needs to be reduced to 0. This process is the moment when the shuttlecock and the racket come into contact, which is the moment when the direction of the shuttlecock's movement changes. At this time, the direction of movement of the following moving beam 138 also needs to be changed. In order to ensure the service life of the overall equipment, a buffer needs to be placed at the position where the speed of the following moving beam 138 is reduced to 0. The specific method is as follows: the output shaft of the follow drive motor 118 drives the actuation disk 127 to rotate, the actuation disk 127 drives the actuation block 133 to rotate, the actuation block 133 drives the limiting frame 131 to rotate, the limiting frame 131 drives the drive turntable 129 to rotate, the drive turntable 129 drives the input end of the gearbox 115 to rotate, the output end of the gearbox 115 drives the follow transmission belt 111 to rotate, and then the follow transmission belt 111 drives the follow moving beam 138 to slide on the guide slide bar 104. During this process, one of the actuation blocks 133 will contact the inclined surface of the limiting frame 131, thereby directly... The limiting frame 131 is then moved, and the pressing block 132 in the limiting frame 131 is subjected to frictional force from the inner wall of the limiting collar 128. The direction of this frictional force causes the pressing block 132 to move away from the actuating block 133. At this time, the inclined surface of the limiting frame 131 and the limiting collar 128 will not compress the pressing block 132. On the contrary, the pressing block 132 in the limiting frame 131, which is symmetrical to it, will also move away from the inclined surface of the limiting frame 131 under the actuation of the actuating block 133, and will not be compressed by the limiting collar 128 and the inclined surface of the limiting frame 131.During the period when the speed of the following moving beam 138 decreases to 0, the following drive motor 118 needs to be stopped. During this process, the following moving beam 138, under the action of inertia, will drive the drive turntable 129 to rotate in the opposite direction. The rotation of the drive turntable 129 will drive the limiting frame 131 to rotate. The rotation of the limiting frame 131 will drive one of the pressing blocks 132 to move. At this time, no matter which direction the limiting frame 131 rotates, there will always be a pressing block 132 that experiences frictional force from the inner wall of the following moving beam 138 towards the inclined surface of the limiting frame 131 (because the limiting frame 131 is symmetrically arranged on the drive turntable 129). At this time, the pressing block 132 will be squeezed by the drive turntable 129 and the inclined surface of the limiting frame 131, thereby increasing the frictional force on the pressing block 132 until it is stuck between the limiting frame 131 and the limiting collar 128 (both pressing blocks 132 are...). The leaf spring 136 and spring 134 will maintain contact with the inclined surface of the limiting frame 131 and the inner wall of the limiting collar 128. The leaf spring 136 will deform under the elastic force of the spring 134, thereby actuating the squeezing block 132. At this time, the rotation of the drive turntable 129 will drive the limiting collar 128 to rotate through the limiting frame 131 and squeezing block 132. The rotation of the limiting collar 128 will drive the linkage gear ring 126 to rotate. The rotation of the linkage gear ring 126 will drive the linkage gear 124 to rotate. The linkage gear 124 will drive the reduction blade 121 to rotate through the reduction shaft 125. The reduction blade 121 will drive the liquid inside the reduction cylinder 123 to flow. The liquid will hinder the rotation of the reduction blade 121, and thus hinder the rotation of the drive turntable 129, thereby hindering the movement of the following moving beam 138, so that the following moving beam 138 is buffered during the period when the movement speed is reduced to 0. The buffering force is adjustable. Specifically, by controlling the power of the cooling secondary plate 120, a temperature difference is generated between the two sides of the cooling secondary plate 120. The cooling side contacts the temperature-conducting plate 122 (the temperature-conducting plate 122 has a certain degree of toughness and will deform slightly as the pressure inside the deceleration cylinder 123 changes), so that the temperature of the temperature-conducting plate 122 is lower. The temperature-conducting plate 122 lowers the temperature of the liquid inside the deceleration cylinder 123, increases the density of the liquid inside the deceleration cylinder 123, thereby increasing the resistance of the liquid to the rotation of the deceleration blade 121, and thus changing the buffering force.

Claims

1. A fully automatic intelligent scoring system for badminton, characterized in that: Includes a base (101), on which a platform plate (113) is mounted, and between the platform plate (113) and the base (101) are multiple pressure sensors arranged in a rectangular array to monitor the position of the athlete on the platform plate (113), wherein a net (112) is fixed in the middle of the platform plate (113). Two support frames (102) are fixed on the base (101), and four parallel guide slides (104) are fixed between the two support frames (102). A following moving beam (138) is slidably arranged on the four guide slides (104). A first monitoring camera (107) and a second monitoring camera (110) are slidably arranged on the top and side of the following moving beam (138), respectively. The second monitoring camera (110) is used to record the height information of the badminton shuttlecock, and the first monitoring camera (107) is used to record the planar coordinate information of the badminton shuttlecock. Four monitoring cameras (103) are fixed to the top of the two support frames (102), and the four monitoring cameras (103) are used to record the trajectory of the badminton shuttlecock.

2. The fully automatic intelligent scoring system for badminton according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two follower belts (111) are also rotatably mounted on the base (101). The two follower belts (111) are synchronously driven by a drive shaft (114). The follower belts (111) are used to drive the follower moving beam (138) to slide on the guide slide (104).

3. The fully automatic intelligent scoring system for badminton according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first transmission belt (106) and a second transmission belt (109) are rotatably mounted on the top and side of the following moving beam (138), respectively. The first transmission belt (106) is used to drive the first monitoring camera (107) to slide on the following moving beam (138), and the second transmission belt (109) is used to drive the second monitoring camera (110) to slide on the following moving beam (138). A first drive motor (105) for driving the first transmission belt (106) to rotate and a second drive motor (108) for driving the second transmission belt (109) to rotate are also fixed on the following moving beam (138).

4. The fully automatic intelligent scoring system for badminton according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base (101) is also equipped with a gearbox (115) for driving the following drive belt (111) to rotate. The output end of the gearbox (115) is connected to the following drive belt (111) via a drive shaft (114).

5. The fully automatic intelligent scoring system for badminton according to claim 4, characterized in that: A support shell (116) is fixed on the lower surface of the base (101). A limiting collar (128) is rotatably mounted on the support shell (116). A linkage gear ring (126) is fixedly sleeved on the limiting collar (128). A linkage gear (124) is rotatably engaged with the support shell (116) on the side of the linkage gear ring (126). A reduction cylinder (123) is also fixed on the support shell (116). A reduction blade (121) is rotatably mounted inside the reduction cylinder (123). The reduction blade (121) and the linkage gear (124) are synchronously driven by a reduction shaft (125).

6. The fully automatic intelligent scoring system for badminton according to claim 5, characterized in that: A temperature-conducting plate (122) is fixedly sealed at one end of the deceleration cylinder (123) away from the supporting shell (116), so that a sealed space is formed inside the deceleration cylinder (123). A heat sink (119) is fixed on the temperature-conducting plate (122), and a cooling secondary plate (120) is provided in contact between the heat sink (119) and the temperature-conducting plate (122). A follower drive motor (118) is fixedly mounted on the deceleration cylinder (123) through a follower drive motor bracket (117), and a dial (127) is fixed on the output shaft of the follower drive motor (118).

7. The fully automatic intelligent scoring system for badminton according to claim 6, characterized in that: A drive turntable (129) is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the limiting collar (128). The drive turntable (129) is fixedly engaged with the input end of the gearbox (115). Two symmetrically arranged limiting frames (131) are fixed at the edge of the drive turntable (129). The limiting frames (131) slide against the inner wall of the limiting collar (128). A pressing block (132) is contacted on the inclined surface of the limiting frame (131). The pressing block (132) slides and rubs against the inner wall of the limiting collar (128). A toggle block (133) is also contacted between the pressing block (132) and the inclined surface of the limiting frame (131). A gap is provided between the toggle block (133) and the inclined surface of the limiting frame (131). All the toggle blocks (133) are fixed on the toggle plate (127).

8. The fully automatic intelligent scoring system for badminton according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting frame (131) is also provided with a leaf spring relief groove (137). A leaf spring (136) is provided in the leaf spring relief groove (137) to contact and cooperate with the two pressing blocks (132). The middle part of the leaf spring (136) is rotatably mounted on the leaf spring bracket (135). The leaf spring bracket (135) is fixed in the middle of the drive turntable (129). A stop block (130) is also fixed on the drive turntable (129). Springs (134) are fixed at both ends between the opposite surfaces of the stop block (130) and the leaf spring (136). The springs (134) and the leaf spring (136) are used to push the pressing block (132) to move toward the actuating block (133).