Net post structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a net post structure, which comprises a base provided with a first camera and a second camera; the tubular column is arranged on the base; the walking mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the base; the controller is electrically connected with the first camera, the second camera and the walking mechanism and used for controlling the walking mechanism to act according to image information shot by the first camera and the second camera. Image information is collected through the camera, the walking mechanism is controlled to work according to the image information, the whole net post structure is moved to a preset position, manual operation is not needed for movement, and the automation degree and efficiency are higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sports equipment, in particular to a net post structure. Background Art

[0002] Net posts are used in competitive sports such as badminton, tennis, and volleyball to secure the net. During play, athletes inevitably pull on the net, causing the posts to shift, resulting in the net being misaligned and out of alignment. Staff then need to manually reset the posts to their correct position, a process that is inefficient and impacts the flow of play. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a net post structure.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions: A net post structure, comprising:

[0005] a base, on which a first camera and a second camera are disposed;

[0006] A pipe column is arranged on the base;

[0007] A walking mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the base;

[0008] The controller is electrically connected to the first camera, the second camera and the walking mechanism respectively, and is used to control the movement of the walking mechanism according to the image information captured by the first camera and the second camera.

[0009] Furthermore, the walking mechanism includes a front wheel mechanism and a rear wheel mechanism; the front wheel mechanism and the rear wheel mechanism have the same structure, and both include:

[0010] A bridge frame is installed at the bottom of the base;

[0011] Two driving motors are swingably disposed at both ends of the bridge and are both electrically connected to the controller;

[0012] Two rollers are respectively mounted on the two driving motors;

[0013] The steering drive assembly is connected to the two drive motors and is used to drive the two drive motors to swing.

[0014] The steering drive assembly includes:

[0015] A connecting rod, both ends of which are hinged to the two drive motors respectively;

[0016] A driving member is connected to the connecting rod and is used to drive the connecting rod to swing so as to make the two driving motors swing; the driving member is also electrically connected to the controller.

[0017] As a preferred solution, the driving member is an electric telescopic rod.

[0018] As a preferred solution, the driving member is a steering motor, and the steering motor is connected to the connecting rod by a gear and rack engagement.

[0019] As a preferred solution, the driving member includes a plug-in part, a steering motor and a rocker arm; the plug-in part is arranged on the connecting rod, and is provided with a waist-shaped plug-in hole perpendicular to the connecting rod; one end of the rocker arm is connected to the rotating shaft of the steering motor, and the other end thereof is inserted into the waist-shaped plug-in hole; the steering motor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0020] As a preferred solution, a support rod is provided on the base, and the second camera is provided on the support rod.

[0021] As a preferred solution, the net column structure also includes a self-tightening mechanism; the self-tightening mechanism includes a wire take-up assembly arranged on the base and a tension detection assembly arranged on the pipe column, and the wire take-up assembly and the tension detection assembly are both electrically connected to the controller.

[0022] Furthermore, the tension detection component includes:

[0023] A mounting frame, arranged on the pipe column;

[0024] A mounting shaft, fixedly arranged on the mounting frame, on which a fourth guide wheel is mounted;

[0025] An extrusion block is provided with a waist-shaped mounting hole, and the extrusion block is movably mounted on the mounting shaft through the waist-shaped mounting hole;

[0026] The third wire pulley and the fifth wire pulley are mounted on the extrusion block and are respectively located on both sides of the fourth wire pulley;

[0027] A spring is provided with tension detectors at both ends; one end of the spring is connected to the hole wall of the waist-shaped mounting hole, and the other end is connected to the mounting shaft; the two tension detectors are both connected to the controller.

[0028] As a preferred solution, the tension detection assembly further includes a first wire pulley and a second wire pulley; the first wire pulley is arranged at the lower end of the pipe string, and the second wire pulley is arranged at the upper end of the pipe string.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0030] (1) The utility model collects image information through a camera and controls the operation of the walking mechanism according to the image information to move the entire net column structure to a predetermined position. It does not require manual operation and has a higher degree of automation and efficiency.

[0031] (2) The utility model can automatically tighten the net when the net is loose, without manual operation, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0032] Some additional features of the present application may be described in the following description. Some additional features of the present application will be apparent to those skilled in the art from an inspection of the following description and accompanying drawings, or from a thorough understanding of the production or operation of the embodiments. The features disclosed in this application may be realized and achieved through the practice or use of the various methods, means, and combinations of the specific embodiments described below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The exemplary embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute a limitation of the present application. In each figure, the same reference numerals represent the same components.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the utility model from the first perspective.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the utility model from the second perspective.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the front wheel mechanism and the rear wheel mechanism of the present invention being arranged on a base.

[0037] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the rear wheel mechanism of the present utility model.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the tension detection component of the present utility model.

[0039] Figure 6 This is a disassembled diagram of the tension detection component of the present invention from the first perspective.

[0040] Figure 7 This is a disassembled diagram of the tension detection component of the present invention from a second perspective.

[0041] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the network cable routing.

[0042] The reference numerals in the above drawings are: 100-pipe column, 200-base, 210-first camera, 300-support rod, 310-second camera, 400-self-tightening mechanism, 410-tensioning motor, 420-lead tube, 430-first wire pulley, 440-second wire pulley, 450-take-up wheel, 460-tension detection assembly, 461-mounting frame, 462-extrusion block, 463-third wire pulley, 464-fifth guide wheel, Reel, 465-fourth wire reel, 466-mounting shaft, 467-waist-shaped mounting hole, 468-socket, 469-spring, 470-tension detector, 500-reinforcement rib, 600-rear wheel mechanism, 601-roller, 602-drive motor, 603-bridge, 604-connecting rod, 605-connecting part, 606-waist-shaped connecting hole, 607-steering motor, 608-rocker arm, 700-front wheel mechanism, 800-network cable. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to enable people in this technical field to better understand the solution of this application, the technical solution in the embodiment of this application will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the drawings in the embodiment of this application. Obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of the embodiment of this application, not all of the embodiments.

[0044] Example 1

[0045] like Figure 1 、 2 As shown, this embodiment discloses a net post structure, which includes: a base 200, a pipe column 100, a walking mechanism, and a controller. A first camera 210 and a second camera 310 are provided on the base 200, and the first camera 210 and the second camera 310 are used to capture external environment information. The pipe column 100 is fixedly provided on the base 200 and is used to fix the net line 800. The walking mechanism is provided at the bottom of the base 200 and is used to move the entire net post structure. The controller is provided on the base 200 or the pipe column 100 (not shown in the figure), and is electrically connected to the first camera 210, the second camera 310, and the walking mechanism, respectively, and is used to control the movement of the walking mechanism according to the image information captured by the first camera 210 and the second camera 310.

[0046] During use, two net post structures are typically used in conjunction with each other, placed at predetermined locations on either side of the court. Signs can be posted at these locations, and the net cables 800 at either end of the net are secured to the tubular posts 100 of the two net post structures. During a match, if one of the net post structures deviates from its predetermined position due to being pulled or otherwise, the first and second cameras 210 and 310 capture images of the deviated position and upload them to a controller. After a series of processing, including image recognition, the controller controls the movement of the travel mechanism to return the entire net post structure to its predetermined position. This entire process requires no manual operation, improving work efficiency.

[0047] In a specific implementation, the second camera 310 can be used to capture an image of the positional information between the net post structure and a predetermined position on the court. For example, if the net post structure is pulled forward relative to the predetermined position due to external force, the second camera 310 captures the corresponding image, and the controller controls the movement of the running mechanism based on the image data, causing the net post structure to move backward. The first camera 210 can be used to capture an image of the positional information between the net post and another net post. For example, if the net post structure is deflected due to external force, the first camera 210 captures an angle between the net post and another net post. In this case, the controller controls the movement of the running mechanism based on the image information, causing the net post structure to move and return to its original position.

[0048] It should be noted that controller technology that uses image recognition to control the movement of the walking mechanism to move the device to a predetermined position is currently mature, as disclosed in patents such as CN201110053080.3 and CN201611201238.6. It also has real-world applications, such as in automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Therefore, this embodiment does not elaborate on the controller's control logic, software, etc., as they are not the core of the invention. The following details the hardware components of the post structure.

[0049] like Figure 3 、 4 As shown, the walking mechanism includes a front wheel mechanism 700 and a rear wheel mechanism 600; the front wheel mechanism 700 and the rear wheel mechanism 600 have the same structure, both including: a bridge 603, two drive motors 602, two rollers 601 and a steering drive assembly.

[0050] The bridge 603 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the base 200, and has a mounting cavity for mounting a drive motor 602 at each end. The two drive motors 602 are respectively mounted in the mounting cavities at both ends of the bridge 603 via pins, so that the two drive motors 602 can swing with the pins as fulcrums. In addition, the two drive motors 602 are electrically connected to the controller, and their operation is controlled by the controller. The two rollers 601 are respectively mounted on the rotating shafts of the two drive motors 602 and driven to rotate by the drive motors 602. When the drive motor drives the rollers 601 to rotate, the entire net post structure can be moved. The steering drive assembly is connected to the two drive motors 602 and is used to drive the two drive motors 602 to swing to achieve steering. At the same time, the steering drive assembly is also electrically connected to the controller, and its operation is controlled by the controller.

[0051] The steering drive assembly includes a connecting rod 604 and a driver. The connecting rod 604 is hingedly connected to the two drive motors 602 at both ends; that is, each drive motor 602 is provided with a mounting block, and the ends of the connecting rod 604 are respectively mounted to the mounting blocks of the two drive motors 602 via pins, so that the ends of the side rod 604 are respectively hingedly connected to the two drive motors 602. Furthermore, the driver is connected to the connecting rod 604 and is used to drive the connecting rod 604 to swing. When the connecting rod 604 swings, it drives the two drive motors 602 to swing, thereby achieving steering. Similarly, the driver is also electrically connected to the controller, and its operation is controlled by the controller.

[0052] As an optional implementation of this embodiment, the driving component is an electric telescopic rod. When the electric telescopic rod is controlled to extend or retract, the electric telescopic rod can push the connecting rod 604 to swing, and then push the two driving motors 602 to swing, thereby achieving steering.

[0053] As another optional implementation of this embodiment, the driving element is a steering motor 607, which is connected to the connecting rod 604 via a gear and rack meshing mechanism. Specifically, a gear is mounted on the rotating shaft of the steering motor 607, and a rack is provided on the connecting rod 604. The gear and rack mesh together. When the steering motor 607 drives the gear in forward and reverse rotation, the gear drives the connecting rod 604 to swing, thereby driving the two drive motors 602 to swing, achieving steering.

[0054] As another optional implementation of this embodiment, Figure 4As shown, the drive component includes a connector 605, a steering motor 607, and a rocker arm 608. The connector 605 is mounted on the connecting rod 604 and has a waist-shaped connector hole 606 perpendicular to the connecting rod 604. One end of the rocker arm 608 is connected to the rotating shaft of the steering motor 607, and the other end is inserted into the waist-shaped connector hole 606. The steering motor 607 is electrically connected to the controller. With this structure, when the steering motor 607 drives the rocker arm 608 back and forth, the rocker arm 608 drives the connecting rod 604 to swing, thereby driving the two drive motors 602 to swing, achieving steering.

[0055] In a specific implementation, the base 200 can support a rod 300, and the second camera 310 is mounted on the rod 300. The rod 300 faces the other net post structure. This arrangement provides better support for the net post structure and prevents it from toppling. Furthermore, reinforcing ribs 500 are provided between the tubular column 100 and the base 200 to increase the strength of the net post structure.

[0056] Example 2

[0057] The net post structure of this embodiment is based on the embodiment 1, and it also includes a self-tightening mechanism 400. Specifically, the self-tightening mechanism 400 includes a wire take-up assembly provided on the base 200 and a tension detection assembly 460 provided on the pipe column 100. The wire take-up assembly and the tension detection assembly 460 are both electrically connected to the controller, such as Figure 3 shown.

[0058] Among them, Figure 3 As shown, the wire take-up assembly includes a tensioning motor 410 mounted on the base 200 and a wire take-up wheel 450 mounted on the rotating shaft of the tensioning motor 410 .

[0059] The tension detection assembly 460 can be installed on the outer wall or inside of the pipe string 100. In this embodiment, the tension detection assembly 460 is installed inside the pipe string 100. Figure 5As shown, the tension detection assembly 460 includes: a mounting frame 461, a mounting shaft 466, an extrusion block 462, a third wire pulley 463, a fifth wire pulley 464, and a spring 469. The mounting frame 461 is fixedly mounted inside the pipe column 100. The mounting shaft 466 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 461, and a rotatable fourth wire pulley 465 is mounted thereon. The extrusion block 462 is provided with a waist-shaped mounting hole 467, through which the extrusion block 462 is movably mounted on the mounting shaft 466; that is, the mounting shaft 466 passes through the waist-shaped mounting hole 467, thereby allowing the extrusion block 462 to be movably mounted on the mounting shaft 466. The third wire pulley 463 and the fifth wire pulley 464 are both mounted on the extrusion block 462 and are located on either side of the fourth wire pulley 465. Tension detectors 470 are fixed to both ends of the spring 469. One end of the spring 469 is connected to the wall of the waist-shaped mounting hole 467, and the other end is connected to the mounting shaft 466. In order to facilitate the fixing of the spring 469, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 、 7 As shown, the walls of the mounting shaft 466 and the waist-shaped mounting hole 467 each have a socket 468 formed therein, into which the ends of a spring 469 are inserted, respectively. Two tension detectors 470 are conventional tension sensors, both connected to a controller. Their detection signals are transmitted to the controller, which in turn controls the tensioning motor 410 to retract and extend the net string.

[0060] In addition, the tension detection assembly 460 further includes a first wire wheel 430 and a second wire wheel 440; the first wire wheel 430 is disposed at the lower end opening of the pipe string 100, and the second wire wheel 440 is disposed at the upper end opening of the pipe string 100. Figure 3 shown.

[0061] In a specific configuration, the tension detection assembly 460 is vertically distributed in the pipe string 100 , that is, the third wire pulley 463 , the fourth wire pulley 465 and the fifth wire pulley 464 of the tension detection assembly 460 are sequentially distributed from top to bottom.

[0062] like Figure 8As shown, during use, the end of the net cable 800 is sequentially wound around the second wire pulley 440, the third wire pulley 463, the fourth wire pulley 465, the fifth wire pulley 464, and the first wire pulley 430 before being reeled onto the take-up reel 450. Under normal conditions, the third and fifth wire pulleys 463, 464 exert pressure on the squeeze block 462, and the tension detected by the tension detector 470 is the same as the tension preset in the controller. When the net becomes slack during use, the tension detected by the tension detector 470 changes. The controller then controls the tensioning motor 410 to reel the net cable 800. When the tension detected by the tension detector 470 returns to the set value, the tensioning motor 410 stops. This automatically tensions the net, eliminating the need for manual operation and improving work efficiency. The controller in this embodiment can be used in conjunction with the controller in Example 1, or a separate controller can be used. Controllers that control motor operation based on detected tension values ​​are currently mature technologies, and will not be described in detail here.

[0063] As a preferred implementation of this embodiment, a wire guide tube 420 is provided at the bottom of the base 200. The network cable 800 passes through the wire guide tube 420 and is then reeled onto the reel 450. The wire guide tube 420 can prevent the network cable 800 from being accidentally entangled on the walking mechanism.

[0064] It should be noted that all features disclosed in this specification, or steps in all methods or processes disclosed, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps, can be combined in any manner.

[0065] In addition, the above-mentioned specific embodiments are merely illustrative. Those skilled in the art may devise various solutions based on the disclosure of this utility model, and such solutions fall within the scope of disclosure and the scope of protection of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the specification and drawings of this utility model are illustrative and do not constitute limitations of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A net post structure, characterized in that: include: a base (200) on which a first camera (210) and a second camera (310) are disposed; A pipe column (100) is arranged on the base (200); A walking mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the base (200); A controller is electrically connected to the first camera (210), the second camera (310) and the walking mechanism, and is used to control the movement of the walking mechanism according to image information captured by the first camera (210) and the second camera (310).

2. The net post structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The walking mechanism includes a front wheel mechanism (700) and a rear wheel mechanism (600); the front wheel mechanism (700) and the rear wheel mechanism (600) have the same structure, and both include: A bridge (603) is installed at the bottom of the base (200); Two driving motors (602) are swingably disposed at both ends of the bridge (603) and are both electrically connected to the controller; Two rollers (601) are respectively mounted on the two driving motors (602); A steering drive assembly is connected to the two drive motors (602) and is used to drive the two drive motors (602) to swing.

3. The net post structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steering drive assembly includes: A connecting rod (604), both ends of which are hinged to the two driving motors (602); A driving member is connected to the connecting rod (604) and is used to drive the connecting rod (604) to swing, so as to make the two driving motors (602) swing; the driving member is also electrically connected to the controller.

4. The net post structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving member is an electric telescopic rod.

5. The net post structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving member is a steering motor (607), and the steering motor (607) is connected to the connecting rod (604) through a gear and rack engagement method.

6. The net post structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving member comprises a plug-in portion (605), a steering motor (607) and a rocker arm (608); the plug-in portion (605) is arranged on a connecting rod (604) and is provided with a waist-shaped plug-in hole (606) perpendicular to the connecting rod (604); one end of the rocker arm (608) is connected to the rotating shaft of the steering motor (607), and the other end thereof is inserted into the waist-shaped plug-in hole (606); the steering motor (607) is electrically connected to a controller.

7. The net post structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support rod (300) is provided on the base (200), and the second camera (310) is provided on the support rod (300).

8. The net post structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a self-tightening mechanism (400); the self-tightening mechanism (400) includes a wire take-up assembly arranged on the base (200) and a tension detection assembly (460) arranged on the pipe string (100); the wire take-up assembly and the tension detection assembly (460) are both electrically connected to the controller.

9. The net post structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The tension detection assembly (460) comprises: A mounting frame (461) is provided on the pipe column (100); A mounting shaft (466) is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame (461) and has a fourth guide wheel (465) mounted thereon; An extrusion block (462) is provided with a waist-shaped mounting hole (467), and the extrusion block (462) is movably mounted on the mounting shaft (466) through the waist-shaped mounting hole (467); A third wire pulley (463) and a fifth wire pulley (464) are mounted on the extrusion block (462) and are located on both sides of the fourth wire pulley (465); A spring (469) is provided with tension detectors (470) at both ends thereof; one end of the spring (469) is connected to the hole wall of the waist-shaped mounting hole (467), and the other end is connected to the mounting shaft (466); the two tension detectors (470) are both connected to the controller.

10. The net post structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The tension detection assembly (460) further includes a first wire pulley (430) and a second wire pulley (440); the first wire pulley (430) is arranged at the lower end of the pipe string (100), and the second wire pulley (440) is arranged at the upper end of the pipe string (100).

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