Automatic picking and arranging device for shuttlecocks

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic shuttlecock picking and arranging device, relates to the field of shuttlecock collecting equipment, and aims to simplify a shuttlecock arranging and loading mechanism. According to the device, shuttlecocks on the ground can be sucked to a shuttlecock outlet in the upper end of a shuttlecock suction channel through a shuttlecock suction mechanism, and the shuttlecocks discharged from the shuttlecock outlet in the upper end can be kept in the posture that the shuttlecocks face downwards and correspond to a shuttlecock inlet in the upper end of a shuttlecock collecting barrel through a funnel-shaped guide pipe; by means of the shuttlecock sorting mechanism which is mainly composed of a shuttlecock collecting barrel with a net-shaped shuttlecock blocking plate and a shuttlecock collecting barrel fixing base with a shuttlecock sorting fan, suction airflow can be generated in a shuttlecock containing cavity through the shuttlecock sorting fan, and then shuttlecocks in a funnel-shaped guide pipe are sucked into the shuttlecock containing cavity through a shuttlecock inlet in the upper end; the shuttlecocks are sequentially stacked and arranged in the same direction, so that the shuttlecocks are arranged and loaded into barrels; compared with the prior art, the device has the advantages that a mechanism for realizing shuttlecock arrangement and loading is simpler, and the manufacturing and maintenance cost is lower.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of badminton collection equipment, and particularly relates to an automatic badminton picking and sorting device. Background Art

[0002] In badminton training, the training mode of multi-ball practice is often adopted. Therefore, after training, there are often a lot of badminton scattered on the field. In the past, the work of collecting and sorting badminton mainly relied on manual labor, which required a lot of time and manpower for collection and sorting. Moreover, the badminton itself presents an irregular conical shape and is easily damaged by external forces.

[0003] In order to reduce the manual labor intensity and improve the efficiency of badminton collection, badminton collection equipment is currently used to automatically pick up and sort the scattered badminton on the ground. For example, a Chinese invention patent application with the publication number CN 112138346 A discloses a badminton automatic picking system, including a platform, rollers, a handle, a ball tube library, a ball suction device, a ball sorting device, and a ball feeding device; the ball suction device includes a ball suction cylinder and a ball suction fan, the ball suction cylinder is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the platform, and the ball suction fan is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the ball suction cylinder; the ball sorting device includes a ball sorting support plate, a ball sorting transport frame, a transport motor, a transport driving gear, a transport intermediate gear, a transport shaft, a transport belt, an intermediate connecting plate, a transport driven gear, a ball sorting movement frame, a fixed triangular plate, a moving triangular plate, a ball sorting connecting plate, a ball sorting crank, a ball sorting bearing, a ball sorting shaft, a ball sorting driven bearing, and a ball sorting driving bearing. The ball sorting support plate is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the platform, the ball sorting transport frame is fixedly installed at the upper end of the ball sorting support plate, the transport motor is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the ball sorting transport frame, the transport driving gear is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft of the transport motor, the transport driving gear forms a gear fit with the transport intermediate gear, both ends of the intermediate connecting plate are fixedly installed on the two ball sorting transport frames, and the transport intermediate gear forms a gear fit with the transport driven gear; the ball sorting movement frame is fixedly installed, the fixed triangular plate is fixedly installed between the two ball sorting movement frames, both ends of the moving triangular plate form a sliding fit with the ball sorting movement frame, one end of the ball sorting connecting plate is rotatably installed at the end of the moving triangular plate, the other end of the ball sorting connecting plate is rotatably installed at one end of the ball sorting crank, the other end of the ball sorting crank is fixedly installed at the end of the ball sorting shaft, the ball sorting shaft is rotatably installed on the ball sorting bearing, the ball sorting bearing is fixedly installed on the ball sorting movement frame, the ball sorting driven bearing is fixedly installed at the middle part of the ball sorting shaft, the ball sorting driving bearing forms a gear fit with the ball sorting driven bearing, and the ball sorting driving shaft; the bearing is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft of the ball sorting motor, and the ball sorting motor is fixedly installed on the ball sorting movement frame; the ball feeding device includes a ball feeding support, a ball feeding sliding seat, a ball feeding rod, a ball feeding roller, a roller frame, a ball feeding driven gear, a ball feeding driving gear, and a ball feeding motor. The ball feeding support is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the platform, two ball feeding sliding seats are fixedly installed on the ball feeding support, the ball feeding rod forms a sliding fit with the ball feeding sliding seat, the roller frame is fixedly installed on the ball feeding support, the ball feeding driven gear is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft of a ball feeding roller, the ball feeding driving gear forms a gear fit with the ball feeding driven gear, the ball feeding driving gear is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft of the ball feeding motor, and the ball feeding motor is fixedly installed on the side surface of the roller frame.

[0004] Although the above-mentioned badminton automatic picking system can absorb the badminton on the ground into the system through the ball suction device, sort the absorbed badminton in one direction through the ball sorting device, and place the sorted badminton into the ball tube through the ball feeding device, the structures of the ball sorting device and the ball feeding device for realizing badminton sorting and loading into the tube are complex, resulting in a relatively large floor space for the entire badminton automatic picking system, and relatively high manufacturing and maintenance costs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides an automatic badminton picking and sorting device, and the mechanism for sorting and loading badminton into tubes is relatively simple.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: an automatic badminton picking and sorting device, including a ball suction mechanism and a ball sorting mechanism;

[0007] The ball suction mechanism includes a goal pipe, and a badminton suction channel is arranged in the goal pipe. The badminton suction channel has a lower ball suction port and an upper ball outlet; a bracket with a main support wheel is arranged at the lower part of the goal pipe, and the lower edge of the main support wheel is lower than the lower ball suction port; at least one ball suction fan is arranged on the goal pipe, and the ball suction fan is used to generate a suction air flow in the badminton suction channel to suck the badminton through the lower ball suction port to the upper ball outlet;

[0008] The ball sorting mechanism includes a ball collecting barrel, and a badminton storage cavity is arranged in the ball collecting barrel. The badminton storage cavity has an upper goal inlet and a bottom outlet of the storage cavity, and a ball blocking plate is arranged at the bottom outlet of the storage cavity;

[0009] An upper part of the rear wall of the goal pipe is provided with a funnel-shaped guiding pipe, and a large pipe orifice of the funnel-shaped guiding pipe is connected with the upper ball outlet; a ball collecting barrel base is arranged at a lower part of the rear wall of the goal pipe;

[0010] The ball sorting mechanism further includes a ball collecting barrel fixing seat with a ball sorting fan. An air inlet of the ball sorting fan is located on the top surface of the ball collecting barrel fixing seat; the ball collecting barrel fixing seat is movably arranged on the upper side of the ball collecting barrel base, and a spring is arranged between the ball collecting barrel fixing seat and the ball collecting barrel base;

[0011] The ball collecting barrel is detachably arranged between the funnel-shaped guiding pipe and the ball collecting barrel base and makes the spring in a pre-tightened state. Its upper goal inlet is connected with a small pipe orifice of the funnel-shaped guiding pipe, and its bottom outlet of the storage cavity corresponds to the air inlet of the ball sorting fan and is hermetically connected with the ball collecting barrel fixing seat;

[0012] The ball blocking plate is of a mesh structure; the ball sorting fan can generate a suction air flow in the badminton storage cavity to suck the badminton through the upper goal inlet into the badminton storage cavity and stack them in sequence.

[0013] Further, the upper goal inlet and the small pipe orifice of the funnel-shaped guiding pipe, and the bottom outlet of the storage cavity and the ball collecting barrel fixing seat are hermetically connected through flexible sealing rings.

[0014] Further, the badminton inhalation channel includes a main channel section that slopes backward from bottom to top, and a channel transition section that connects the upper end of the main channel section to the upper ball outlet;

[0015] The ball collection barrel fixing seat is slidably arranged on the rear wall of the goal pipe through a slide rail, and the slide rail is parallel to the center line of the main channel section.

[0016] Further, there are two main support wheels, which are spaced apart on the bracket, and the rotation axes of the two main support wheels are perpendicular to the first plane, and the first plane is a plane perpendicular to the horizontal plane and parallel to the center line of the main channel section.

[0017] Further, an auxiliary frame with auxiliary wheels is arranged on the bracket, and the auxiliary wheels are located at the rear side of the main support wheels;

[0018] The installation height of the auxiliary wheels satisfies that when the main support wheels and the auxiliary wheels are on the ground at the same time, the included angle between the main channel section and the ground is less than or equal to 60°.

[0019] Further, a support foot is arranged on the bracket, and the support foot is located at the front side of the main support wheels;

[0020] The installation height of the support foot satisfies that when the main support wheels and the support foot are on the ground at the same time, the main channel section is perpendicular to the ground.

[0021] Further, a top cover is arranged on the upper part of the goal pipe, and a handle is arranged on the top cover;

[0022] The ball suction fan is arranged on the top cover;

[0023] A spare ball barrel rack is arranged on the side of the goal pipe, and at least one spare ball collection barrel is arranged in the spare ball barrel rack, and the structure of the spare ball collection barrel is the same as that of the ball collection barrel.

[0024] Further, the ball collection barrel includes a first half barrel body and a second half barrel body that are closed to each other. The first half barrel body and the second half barrel body have two groups of corresponding side edges, one group of which is connected by a hinge, and the other group is connected by a buckle structure;

[0025] A ball collection barrel handle is arranged on the first half barrel body or the second half barrel body.

[0026] Further, an air intake slot communicated with the badminton inhalation channel is opened on the top cover, and an adjusting plate for regulating the opening and closing degree thereof is arranged at the air intake slot.

[0027] Further, the device further includes a control system, and the control system includes a controller, a photoelectric sensor, a control button, an indicator light and a voice module;

[0028] The controller is communicatively connected to the ball suction fan, the ball sorting fan, the photoelectric sensor, the control button, the indicator light, and the voice module respectively;

[0029] The photoelectric sensor is arranged at the upper ball inlet to detect whether the badminton storage cavity is full of badminton;

[0030] The control button is arranged on the handle for inputting control instructions to the controller;

[0031] The indicator light is arranged on the handle for giving a light prompt;

[0032] The voice module is arranged on the top cover or the handle for giving a sound prompt.

[0033] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: Through the ball suction mechanism, the badminton on the ground can be sucked to the upper ball outlet of the badminton suction channel. Through the funnel-shaped guiding pipe, the badminton discharged from the upper ball outlet can be kept in the posture with the ball head facing downwards and corresponding to the upper ball inlet of the ball collecting barrel. Through the ball sorting mechanism mainly composed of the ball collecting barrel with a mesh ball blocking plate and the ball collecting barrel fixing seat with a ball sorting fan, the ball sorting fan can generate a suction air flow in the badminton storage cavity, and then suck the badminton in the funnel-shaped guiding pipe into the badminton storage cavity through the upper ball inlet and stack them in sequence in the same direction, realizing the sorting and loading of badminton into the tube; Compared with the prior art, the mechanism for realizing the sorting and loading of badminton of this device is simpler, the overall structure is more compact, and the manufacturing and maintenance costs are lower.

[0034] The technical effects brought by or directly generated by other technical features of the present utility model will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 2 is the sectional view of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 3 is the three-dimensional combined schematic diagram of the opened state of the ball collecting barrel in the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 4 is the side view of the ball collecting barrel in the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 5 is Figure 2 the enlarged view of part A in

[0040] Figure 6 is Figure 5 the top view of

[0041] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the ball collecting bucket fixing seat without a ball sorting fan in the present utility model;

[0042] The markings in the figure are: 1 - goal inlet pipe, 2 - bracket, 3 - main support wheel, 4 - auxiliary wheel, 5 - support foot, 6 - top cover, 7 - handle, 8 - funnel-shaped guiding pipe, 9 - ball suction fan, 10 - ball collecting bucket, 11 - ball collecting bucket fixing seat, 12 - spring, 13 - ball collecting bucket base, 14 - flexible sealing ring, 15 - ball blocking plate, 16 - hinge, 17 - locking structure, 18 - ball collecting bucket handle, 19 - air inlet notch, 20 - adjusting plate, 21 - control button, 22 - indicator light, 23 - ball sorting fan. Specific embodiments

[0043] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote components with the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, the drawings do not have to be drawn to scale unless otherwise specified.

[0044] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "head", "tail", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate the orientation or position and dimensional relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model.

[0045] In the description of the present utility model, the terms "connection", "combination", "coupling", and "installation" can be direct connection, combination, coupling, or installation, or can be indirect connection, combination, coupling, or installation. For example: direct connection means that two parts or components are connected together without setting intermediate parts, and indirect connection means that two parts or components are respectively connected to at least one intermediate part, and these two parts or components are connected through the intermediate part. Among them, "connection" and "coupling" are not limited to physical or mechanical connection or coupling, and can also include electrical connection or coupling. The term "communication connection" refers to the establishment of communication between connected devices through signal transmission and interaction, and can be divided into wired connection and wireless connection; wired connection is usually connection by cables, optical fibers, etc.; wireless connection is usually connection by radio communication, Bluetooth, infrared, NFC, etc. When the term "multiple" represents a quantity, it usually means a quantity of three or more. For example: "multiple" usually means three or more. The expression of the term "mainly composed of... or constituted by..." is interpreted as that it can also contain structural components not mentioned in this sentence. The term "and / or" is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example: A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0046] Combination Figure 1 And Figure 2 As shown, the badminton automatic picking and sorting device includes a ball suction mechanism and a ball sorting mechanism;

[0047] The ball suction mechanism is used to suck the scattered badminton on the ground into the device; the ball suction mechanism includes a goal pipe 1, and a badminton suction channel is provided in the goal pipe 1. The badminton suction channel has a lower end ball suction port and an upper end ball outlet; a bracket 2 with a main support wheel 3 is arranged at the lower part of the goal pipe 1, and the lower edge of the main support wheel 3 is lower than the lower end ball suction port; at least one ball suction fan 9 is arranged on the goal pipe 1, and the ball suction fan 9 is used to generate a suction airflow in the badminton suction channel to suck the badminton to the upper end ball outlet through the lower end ball suction port;

[0048] At the upper part of the rear wall of the goal pipe 1, a funnel-shaped guiding pipe 8 is arranged. The large pipe opening of the funnel-shaped guiding pipe 8 is connected to the upper end ball outlet; the funnel-shaped guiding pipe 8 has a funnel-shaped guiding cavity, which can keep the badminton discharged from the upper end ball outlet in a posture with the ball head facing down; a ball collecting bucket base 13 is arranged at the lower part of the rear wall of the goal pipe 1;

[0049] The badminton sorting mechanism is used to sort and tube the badminton balls sucked into the device; the badminton sorting mechanism includes a ball collecting barrel 10 and a ball collecting barrel fixing seat 11 with a sorting fan 23; a badminton receiving cavity is provided in the ball collecting barrel 10, the badminton receiving cavity has an upper ball inlet and a bottom opening of the receiving cavity, and a ball blocking plate 15 is arranged at the bottom opening of the receiving cavity to prevent the badminton balls from falling out of the badminton receiving cavity; the air inlet of the sorting fan 23 is located on the top surface of the ball collecting barrel fixing seat 11; the ball collecting barrel fixing seat 11 is movably arranged on the upper side of the ball collecting barrel base 13, and a spring 12 is arranged between the ball collecting barrel fixing seat 11 and the ball collecting barrel base 13; One, two or more springs 12 can be provided according to needs, and multiple springs 12 are usually evenly arranged to provide uniform elastic force;

[0050] The ball collecting barrel 10 is detachably arranged between the funnel-shaped guiding pipe 8 and the ball collecting barrel base 13 and makes the spring 12 in a pre-tightened state. Its upper ball inlet is connected to the small pipe opening of the funnel-shaped guiding pipe 8, and its bottom opening of the receiving cavity corresponds to the air inlet of the sorting fan 23 and is hermetically connected to the ball collecting barrel fixing seat 11;

[0051] The ball blocking plate 15 is a mesh structure; the sorting fan 23 can rely on the input mechanical energy to discharge the gas from its air inlet to its air outlet. Since its air inlet corresponds to the bottom opening of the receiving cavity and the ball blocking plate 15 is a mesh structure, when the sorting fan 23 works, a suction air flow can be generated in the badminton receiving cavity, so that the badminton balls in the funnel-shaped guiding pipe 8 are sucked into the badminton receiving cavity through the upper ball inlet and are stacked in sequence in the same direction, realizing the sorting and tubing of badminton balls.

[0052] Compared with the prior art, the mechanism for realizing the sorting and tubing of badminton balls in this device mainly includes a funnel-shaped guiding pipe 8, a ball blocking plate 15 with a mesh structure and a sorting fan 23, and the structure is simpler, and the manufacturing and maintenance costs are lower.

[0053] Again Figure 2 As shown, in order to facilitate the sorting fan 23 to generate a stable and effective suction air flow in the badminton receiving cavity, in some embodiments of the present invention, the upper ball inlet and the small pipe opening of the funnel-shaped guiding pipe 8, and the bottom opening of the receiving cavity and the ball collecting barrel fixing seat 11 are hermetically connected through a flexible sealing ring 14. There are various types of flexible sealing rings 14, for example: rubber sealing rings, silicone sealing rings, etc.

[0054] Again Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments of the present utility model, the badminton suction channel includes a main channel section that slopes backward from bottom to top, and a channel transition section that connects the upper end of the main channel section to the upper outlet. The ball collection bucket fixing seat 11 is slidably arranged on the rear wall of the goal-scoring pipe 1 through a slide rail, and the slide rail is parallel to the center line of the main channel section. Among them, the main channel section that slopes backward from bottom to top can support the badminton balls entering it. Thus, when the lower suction port is relatively close to the ground (less than the maximum diameter of the badminton ball) and the friction inside the channel is small or negligible, the badminton balls can be attracted to a higher position with a relatively small suction force, which is conducive to smoothly sucking the badminton balls to the upper outlet. The ball collection bucket fixing seat 11 that is slidably arranged through the slide rail has higher stability and operability, facilitating the installation and disassembly of the ball collection bucket 10.

[0055] The structure of the main channel section can be various. In some embodiments of the present utility model, it is preferably that the cross-section of the main channel section is in a rounded rectangular structure, which can not only suck multiple badminton balls at the same time, but also the rounded structure can avoid damaging the badminton balls.

[0056] Combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the present utility model, there are two main support wheels 3, and the two main support wheels 3 are spaced apart on the bracket 2, and the rotation axes of the two main support wheels 3 are perpendicular to the first plane, where the first plane is a plane perpendicular to the horizontal plane and parallel to the center line of the main channel section. In this way, not only can the main support wheels 3 be used to support and move the device, but also it is conducive to keeping the main channel section in an inclined state and moving forward during the movement of the device, thereby automatically picking up the scattered badminton balls on the badminton court while moving, improving the practicability of the device.

[0057] Combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the present utility model, an auxiliary frame with auxiliary wheels 4 is arranged on the bracket 2, and the auxiliary wheels 4 are located at the rear side of the main support wheels 3; the installation height of the auxiliary wheels 4 satisfies that when the main support wheels 3 and the auxiliary wheels 4 are both on the ground, the included angle between the main channel section and the ground is less than or equal to 60°. By arranging the auxiliary frame with auxiliary wheels 4, the auxiliary wheels 4 can, together with the main support wheels 3, support and move the device, and can keep the main channel section and the ground at a better inclined slope during the working process, thus being conducive to improving the efficiency of picking up badminton balls.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present utility model, there are two auxiliary frames, which are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the bracket 2 to improve the stability of the movement of the device.

[0059] Combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, support legs 5 are provided on the bracket 2 and are located in front of the main support wheels 3. The support legs 5 are installed at a height such that when the main support wheels 3 and the support legs 5 are simultaneously on the ground, the main channel section remains perpendicular to the ground. The support legs 5, together with the main support wheels 3, support and position the device, reducing the horizontal space occupied by the device when placed.

[0060] For example Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, there are two supporting legs 5, which are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the bracket 2 to improve the stability of the device when placed.

[0061] Recombination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a top cover 6 is provided on the upper part of the ball pipe 1, and a handle 7 is provided on the top cover 6 to facilitate the user to operate the device; a ball suction fan 9 is provided on the top cover 6 for easy installation and maintenance.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, a spare ball bucket rack is provided on the side of the goal pipe 1, and at least one spare ball collecting bucket is provided in the spare ball bucket rack. The structure of the spare ball collecting bucket is the same as that of the ball collecting bucket 10, so that the ball collecting bucket 10 between the funnel-shaped guide tube 8 and the ball collecting bucket base 13 can be replaced after it is full, so as to continue to pick up and organize badmintons.

[0063] Combine Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the ball collecting bucket 10 includes a first semi-cylinder and a second semi-cylinder that are folded together. The first and second semi-cylinders have two sets of corresponding sides, one set of which is connected by a hinge 16, and the other set of which is connected by a locking structure 17. A ball collecting bucket handle 18 is provided on the first or second semi-cylinder. The first and second semi-cylinders connected by the hinge 16 and the locking structure 17 allow the ball collecting bucket 10 to be easily opened and closed, conveniently removing and placing the badmintons therein. The ball collecting bucket handle 18 facilitates the user to install and remove the ball collecting bucket 10 from the device and easily moves the ball collecting bucket 10, improving the convenience of transportation. The badminton storage chamber is mainly formed by the first and second semi-cylinders. Its diameter is slightly larger than the maximum diameter of the badminton, typically 70mm, 75mm, or 80mm.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, the diameter of the small tube opening of the funnel-shaped guide tube 8 is equal to the diameter of the badminton storage cavity, so as to facilitate the badminton to smoothly enter the badminton storage cavity from the funnel-shaped guide tube 8.

[0065] Considering that the diameter of a badminton is usually 58 - 68 mm, in order to effectively guide the badminton, in some embodiments of the present utility model, the diameter of the small tube opening of the funnel-shaped guiding tube 8 is 65 - 85 mm.

[0066] In order to reduce friction, prevent damage to the badminton and improve the efficiency of picking up and sorting, in some embodiments of the present utility model, the channel wall of the badminton suction channel, the inner wall of the funnel-shaped guiding tube 8, and the cavity wall of the badminton storage cavity are all structures made of smooth materials, or are all provided with smooth coatings. The smooth coatings can generally be set by means such as spraying and plating.

[0067] Combined Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in

[0068] In some embodiments of the present utility model, an air inlet slot 19 communicating with the badminton suction channel is provided on the top cover 6, and an adjusting plate 20 for adjusting the opening and closing degree thereof is provided at the air inlet slot 19. The adjusting plate 20 is usually covered at the air inlet slot 19, or is slidably installed at the air inlet slot 19. By sliding the adjusting plate 20 to adjust its coincidence degree with the air inlet slot 19, the opening and closing degree of the air inlet slot 19 can be adjusted, and then the amount of air entering the badminton suction channel per unit time can be adjusted, so as to realize the regulation of the pressure in the badminton suction channel, thereby facilitating ensuring the efficiency of the device for picking up and sorting badminton. One, two or more air inlet slots 19 can be provided as needed, and the structure of the air inlet slot 19 can be various such as a circular orifice, a rectangular orifice, a long strip orifice, etc.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the device further includes a control system, and the control system includes a controller, a photoelectric sensor, a control button 21, an indicator light 22, and a voice module;

[0070] The controller is the core control component of the control system, mainly responsible for receiving and processing signals from each component, and sending control instructions to the corresponding components to coordinate the operation of the entire device; the controller is respectively communicatively connected to the ball suction fan 9, the ball sorting fan 23, the photoelectric sensor, the control button 21, the indicator light 22, and the voice module; the control of the ball suction fan 9 by the controller can be continuous or intermittent; when the ball suction fan 9 works intermittently, the badminton sucked to the upper ball outlet can fall into the funnel-shaped guiding tube 8 under the action of gravity;

[0071] The photoelectric sensor is arranged at the upper ball inlet to detect whether the badminton storage cavity is full of badminton, so that the controller can decide whether to pause operations such as ball suction and sorting.

[0072] The control button 21 is set on the handle 7 and is used to input control instructions to the controller, such as starting and stopping the device, adjusting the fan speed, etc.;

[0073] The indicator light 22 is set on the handle 7 and is used to give light prompts, such as normal operation, malfunction, full of balls, etc.;

[0074] The voice module is set on the top cover 6 or the handle 7 and is used to give sound prompts, such as operation prompts, fault alarms, etc.

[0075] This control system can achieve precise control of the ball suction fan 9 and the ball sorting fan 23. The user can adjust the operating state of the fan according to actual needs, which improves the efficiency of picking up badminton. At the same time, it enables the user to intuitively understand the operating state of the device, enhancing the user experience and the safety of the device.

[0076] When badminton needs to be collected, the user presses the control button 21 on the handle 7 to start the entire device. The ball suction fan 9 starts to operate to generate a suction airflow. After the user holds the handle 7, the lower ball suction port of the device's ball inlet pipe 1 is aligned with the badminton on the ground. The device will automatically pick up the badminton on the ground and suck it to the upper ball outlet. At the same time, the ball sorting fan 23 starts to operate to generate a suction airflow, and then sucks the badminton discharged from the upper ball outlet and entering the funnel-shaped guiding pipe 8 into the badminton storage cavity through the upper ball inlet, and arranges them in stacks in the same direction.

[0077] When the photoelectric sensor detects that the current ball collection bucket 10 is full of badminton, the controller controls the ball suction fan 9 and the ball sorting fan 23 to pause working, and controls the indicator light 22 and / or the voice module to give a prompt. The user presses down the full ball collection bucket 10 to drive the ball collection bucket fixing seat 11 to move downward along the slide rail, so that the upper ball inlet of the full ball collection bucket 10 is disengaged from the small pipe orifice of the funnel-shaped guiding pipe 8. Then, the full ball collection bucket 10 is pulled outwards, and a spare ball collection bucket or a new ball collection bucket 10 is inserted between the funnel-shaped guiding pipe 8 and the ball collection bucket base 13. Then, it is righted so that its upper ball inlet is connected to the small pipe orifice of the funnel-shaped guiding pipe 8, and the bottom orifice of its storage cavity corresponds to the air inlet of the ball sorting fan 23 and is hermetically connected to the ball collection bucket fixing seat 11. When there is no external force pressing down on the ball collection bucket 10, the ball collection bucket fixing seat 11 will be pushed upwards under the action of the spring 12, driving the ball collection bucket 10 to move upwards to re-form a sealed structure, completing the replacement of the ball collection bucket 10.

[0078] When the device is not in use, the user stores the device with the support feet 5 and the main support wheels 3 on the ground at the same time, which can reduce the floor area of the device and is convenient for storage.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present utility model, a filtering structure is provided at the air inlet of the suction ball fan 9 and / or the air inlet of the ball sorting fan 23 to prevent foreign objects from entering the fan, ensuring the service effect and lifespan of the fan and avoiding potential hazards. The filtering structure can be of various types, preferably a filter net or a filter box.

[0080] The description of the embodiments of the present utility model is presented herein for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terms used herein are chosen to best explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, or technological advancements compared to the technologies found in the market, or to enable other skilled artisans in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0081] In this document, various embodiments of the present utility model may be presented in a range format. It should be understood that the description in range format is merely for convenience and brevity and should not be construed as a rigid limitation on the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the description of a range should be considered to specifically disclose all possible sub-ranges and individual values within that range. For example, the description of a range such as from 1 to 6 should be considered to specifically disclose sub-ranges such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6, etc., as well as the individual values within that range, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, regardless of the width of the range.

[0082] It should be understood that, for clarity, certain features of the present utility model described in the context of separate embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, for brevity, the various features of the present utility model described in the context of a single embodiment may also be provided separately or in any suitable sub-combination, or in any other described embodiment of the present utility model where appropriate. Certain features described in the context of various embodiments are not considered essential features of those embodiments unless the embodiment does not function without those features.

[0083] All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned herein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety as if each individual publication, patent, or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Additionally, the citation or identification of any reference in this document should not be construed as an admission that such reference is available as prior art to the present utility model. Regarding the use of section headings, the section headings should not be construed as essential limitations.

Claims

1. Automatic badminton picking and sorting device, comprising a ball suction mechanism and a ball sorting mechanism; The ball suction mechanism includes a goal pipe (1), and a badminton suction channel is provided in the goal pipe (1). The badminton suction channel has a lower ball suction port and an upper ball outlet; a bracket (2) with a main support wheel (3) is arranged at the lower part of the goal pipe (1), and the lower edge of the main support wheel (3) is lower than the lower ball suction port; at least one ball suction fan (9) is arranged on the goal pipe (1), and the ball suction fan (9) is used to generate a suction air flow in the badminton suction channel to suck the badminton through the lower ball suction port to the upper ball outlet; The ball sorting mechanism includes a ball collecting barrel (10), and a badminton storage cavity is provided in the ball collecting barrel (10). The badminton storage cavity has an upper goal inlet and a bottom outlet of the storage cavity, and a ball blocking plate (15) is arranged at the bottom outlet of the storage cavity; It is characterized in that: The upper part of the rear wall of the goal pipe (1) is provided with a funnel-shaped guiding pipe (8), and the large pipe orifice of the funnel-shaped guiding pipe (8) is connected to the upper ball outlet; the lower part of the rear wall of the goal pipe (1) is provided with a ball collecting barrel base (13); The ball sorting mechanism further includes a ball collecting barrel fixing seat (11) with a ball sorting fan (23). The air inlet of the ball sorting fan (23) is on the top surface of the ball collecting barrel fixing seat (11); the ball collecting barrel fixing seat (11) is movably arranged on the upper side of the ball collecting barrel base (13), and a spring (12) is arranged between the ball collecting barrel fixing seat (11) and the ball collecting barrel base (13); The ball collecting barrel (10) is detachably arranged between the funnel-shaped guiding pipe (8) and the ball collecting barrel base (13) and makes the spring (12) in a pre-tightened state. Its upper goal inlet is connected to the small pipe orifice of the funnel-shaped guiding pipe (8), and its bottom outlet of the storage cavity corresponds to the air inlet of the ball sorting fan (23) and is hermetically connected to the ball collecting barrel fixing seat (11); The ball blocking plate (15) is of a mesh structure; the ball sorting fan (23) can generate a suction air flow in the badminton storage cavity to suck the badminton through the upper goal inlet into the badminton storage cavity and stack them in sequence.

2. The automatic badminton picking and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper goal inlet and the small pipe orifice of the funnel-shaped guiding pipe (8), and the bottom outlet of the storage cavity and the ball collecting barrel fixing seat (11) are hermetically connected through a flexible sealing ring (14).

3. The badminton automatic picking and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The badminton suction channel includes a main channel section that slopes backward from bottom to top, and a channel transition section that connects the upper end of the main channel section to the upper ball outlet; The ball collecting barrel fixing seat (11) is slidably arranged on the rear wall of the goal pipe (1) through a slide rail, and the slide rail is parallel to the center line of the main channel section.

4. The badminton automatic picking and sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two main support wheels (3), and the two main support wheels (3) are spaced apart on the bracket (2), and the rotation axes of the two main support wheels (3) are perpendicular to the first plane, and the first plane is a plane perpendicular to the horizontal plane and parallel to the center line of the main channel section.

5. The badminton automatic picking and sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: An auxiliary frame with an auxiliary wheel (4) is arranged on the bracket (2), and the auxiliary wheel (4) is behind the main support wheel (3); The installation height of the auxiliary wheel (4) satisfies that when the main support wheel (3) and the auxiliary wheel (4) are both on the ground, the included angle between the main channel section and the ground is less than or equal to 60°.

6. The badminton automatic picking and sorting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A support foot (5) is provided on the bracket (2), and the support foot (5) is located on the front side of the main support wheel (3); The installation height of the support foot (5) satisfies that when the main support wheel (3) and the support foot (5) are both on the ground, the main channel section is perpendicular to the ground.

7. The badminton automatic picking and sorting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A top cover (6) is provided on the upper part of the goal pipe (1), and a handle (7) is provided on the top cover (6); The ball suction fan (9) is provided on the top cover (6); A spare ball bucket rack is provided on the side of the goal pipe (1), and at least one spare ball collecting bucket is provided in the spare ball bucket rack, and the structure of the spare ball collecting bucket is the same as that of the ball collecting bucket (10).

8. The automatic badminton picking and sorting device according to claim 7, wherein: The ball collecting bucket (10) includes a first semi-cylindrical body and a second semi-cylindrical body that are closed to each other. The first semi-cylindrical body and the second semi-cylindrical body have two sets of corresponding side edges, one set of which is connected by a hinge (16), and the other set is connected by a lock structure (17); A ball collecting bucket handle (18) is provided on the first semi-cylindrical body or the second semi-cylindrical body.

9. The automatic badminton picking and sorting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: An air inlet notch (19) communicating with the badminton suction channel is opened on the top cover (6), and an adjusting plate (20) for adjusting the opening and closing degree thereof is provided at the air inlet notch (19).

10. The badminton automatic picking and sorting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: It further includes a control system, and the control system includes a controller, a photoelectric sensor, a control button (21), an indicator light (22) and a voice module; The controller is respectively communicatively connected with the ball suction fan (9), the ball sorting fan (23), the photoelectric sensor, the control button (21), the indicator light (22) and the voice module; The photoelectric sensor is provided at the upper goal inlet for detecting whether the badminton storage cavity is full of badminton; The control button (21) is provided on the handle (7) for inputting a control instruction to the controller; The indicator light (22) is provided on the handle (7) for giving a light prompt; The voice module is provided on the top cover (6) or the handle (7) for giving a sound prompt.

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