Pet pitching machine and pitching device thereof

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of ball serving devices, and particularly relates to a pet ball serving device and a ball serving device thereof. The pet ball dispenser comprises a ball inlet channel and a ball dispensing device, and the ball dispensing device is used for dispensing pet balls in the ball inlet channel; the ball serving device comprises a left driving mechanism and a right driving mechanism, and the left driving mechanism or / and the right driving mechanism comprises a mounting platform arranged on one side of a driving window of a ball inlet channel and provided with a guide sliding groove; the sliding piece is movably arranged in the guide sliding groove; the ball serving driving source is mounted on the sliding piece; the driving wheel is installed on a main shaft of the ball serving driving source, the driving wheel partially extends into the driving window, and the reset piece is arranged between the sliding piece and the installation platform and used for driving the driving wheel to approach the driving window. Under the action of the sliding piece and the reset piece, the ball serving device can automatically adapt to the ball serving distance between the two driving wheels according to the size or hardness of a pet ball, and the ball serving success rate of the ball serving device is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of ball launchers, in particular to a pet ball launcher and a ball launching device thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous advancement of technology, the application of pet ball launchers is becoming more and more extensive; pet ball launchers can throw pet balls far away and attract pet dogs to chase the thrown pet balls, thereby achieving the function of walking the dog or playing and entertaining.

[0003] The utility model with patent number CN2015202800228 discloses a pet ball launcher, including a shell, in which are formed a pet ball delivery channel, a launch channel and a conveying channel connecting the two; a ball delivery mechanism, arranged below the conveying channel and used to deliver the pet balls in the delivery channel one by one to the entrance of the launch channel; a ball launching mechanism, arranged in the pet ball launch channel and used to launch the pet balls out of the outlet of the launch channel; and an induction trigger mechanism, arranged on the side wall of the delivery channel to sense whether the pet ball has entered the delivery channel.

[0004] The ball-launching mechanism includes a first friction wheel and a second friction wheel driven by a motor. The positions of the first and second friction wheels relative to the launch channel remain unchanged, resulting in a constant ball-launching distance between the two wheels. This results in a ball-launching machine that can only launch soft pet balls of the same size. The launch effect is unsatisfactory for hard pet balls of the same size or for pet balls of different sizes. Large pet balls cannot enter the ball-launching mechanism, and small pet balls cannot reach the friction wheels. Since hard balls cannot deform, their contact area with the friction wheels is limited, so they cannot be effectively launched, resulting in a relatively low adaptability of the pet balls. Furthermore, launching slightly larger pet balls will forcibly change the gap between the first and second friction wheels, causing increased wear on the friction wheels and increased motor power. This also increases the risk of fracture at the mounting structure, seriously shortening the machine's service life. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a pet ball launcher which has a simple structure and can launch pet balls of different sizes.

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is achieved in this way:

[0007] A ball launching device for a pet ball launcher is used to launch a pet ball into a goal channel, comprising a left drive mechanism and a right drive mechanism, wherein the left drive mechanism or / and the right drive mechanism comprises: a mounting platform, which is arranged on one side of a drive window of the goal channel and has a guide sliding groove; a sliding member, which is movably arranged in the guide sliding groove; a ball launching drive source, which is mounted on the sliding member; a driving wheel, which is mounted on the main shaft of the ball launching drive source, and the driving wheel partially extends into the driving window; and at least one reset member, which is arranged between the sliding member and the mounting platform and is used to drive the driving wheel to approach the driving window. When the pet ball enters between the two driving wheels, the driving wheel can adjust its position according to the outer diameter of the pet ball and launch the ball.

[0008] The utility model proposes a ball launching device for a pet ball launcher, which has the following characteristics: the reset member is a spring, a first spring mounting column is provided at the bottom of the mounting platform, a second spring mounting column is provided on the sliding member, and the spring is arranged between the first spring mounting column and the second spring mounting column.

[0009] The utility model provides a ball launching device for a pet ball launcher, which has the following characteristics: a sliding member comprises a sliding cover and a sliding seat fixed to each other; the sliding cover is movably arranged in a guide sliding groove; and the sliding seat is used for installing a ball launching driving source.

[0010] The utility model provides a ball launching device for a pet ball launcher, which has the following characteristics: a sliding cover has a first guide edge, a first guide strip is extended from the inner surface of a guide sliding groove, and the sliding cover is movably arranged on the first guide strip through the first guide edge.

[0011] The utility model provides a ball launching device for a pet ball launcher, which has the following characteristics: a sliding seat has a second guide edge, a second guide strip is extended from the bottom of the guide sliding groove, and the sliding seat is movably arranged on the second guide strip through the second guide edge.

[0012] The utility model proposes a ball launching device for a pet ball launcher, which has the following characteristics: a plurality of first threaded columns are provided at the bottom of the sliding cover, and a first connecting sleeve is provided on each of the first threaded columns; a corresponding first fixing hole is provided on the sliding seat, and a first fastener is fixedly connected to the first threaded column after passing through the first fixing hole and the first connecting sleeve.

[0013] The utility model provides a ball launching device for a pet ball launcher, which has the following characteristics: a ball launching distance D between a driving wheel of a left driving mechanism and a driving wheel of a right driving mechanism, and the range of D is 2.5-8CM.

[0014] The utility model provides a ball serving device for a pet ball serving device, which has the following characteristics: the mounting platforms of the left driving mechanism and the right driving mechanism are respectively integrally formed on the left and right sides of a ball channel.

[0015] The utility model provides a ball launching device for a pet ball launcher, which has the following characteristics: the left driving mechanism and / or the right driving mechanism further include a support connecting seat, the upper end of the support connecting seat is fixed to the mounting platform, and the lower end thereof is fixed to the base.

[0016] A pet ball launcher comprises a ball-scoring channel and the above-mentioned ball launching device.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following outstanding and beneficial technical effects:

[0018] 1. Under the action of the sliding part and the reset part, the ball-serving device of the utility model can automatically adapt the serving distance between the two driving wheels according to the size or hardness of the pet ball, thereby increasing the serving success rate of the ball-serving device; at the same time, it can reduce the resistance of the ball-serving, reduce noise, and ensure the service life.

[0019] 2. In the present invention, the mounting platforms of the left drive mechanism and the right drive mechanism are integrally formed on the left and right sides of the serving section of the goal channel. At the same time, the second base, the support connecting seat, the mounting platform and the goal channel form a fixed support structure, which can ensure the working stability of the drive wheel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a diagram of the disassembled state of the first base and the second base of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 It is an installation diagram of the serving device and the goal channel of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the ball serving device and the goal channel of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the ball serving device and the ball-scoring channel of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the installation platform of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 It is an exploded view of the serving device and the goal channel of the utility model.

[0028] The meaning of the numbers in the figure:

[0029] First base 1; second base 2; ball serving device 5; ball delivery device 6; drive control device 7;

[0030] First channel joint 11; ball inlet 111; first housing 12; first base 13; launch port 151;

[0031] Second channel joint 21; second housing 22; second base 23; anti-slip pad 25;

[0032] Mounting platform 51; guide sliding groove 511; first guide bar 512; second guide bar 513; first spring mounting post 514; reinforcing rib 515; serving drive source 52; driving wheel 53; reset member 54; sliding cover 55; first guide edge 551; first threaded post 552; first connecting sleeve 553; sliding seat 56; second guide edge 561; first fixing hole 562; second spring mounting post 563; support connecting seat 57;

[0033] Main control module 71; ball serving sensor module 72; power supply module 73; switch module 74; ball serving gear adjustment module 75;

[0034] Goal channel 100; driving window 101; ball delivery window 102; pet ball 200. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments:

[0036] Example 1:

[0037] like Figure 1 、 2 As shown, a pet ball launcher is used to launch pet balls for pets to play with, including multiple detachable bases, a ball launching device 5 for launching pet balls, a ball delivery device 6 for delivering pet balls into the ball launching device 5, and a drive control device 7 for controlling the operation of the ball delivery device 6 and the ball launching device 5.

[0038] The pet ball launcher is provided with an L-shaped goal channel 100, which has a goal section with a goal hole 111 and a ball launching section with a launching hole 151. The axis of the ball launching section is inclined upward to form a parabolic ball launching trajectory; a driving window 101 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the ball launching section, and a ball launching device 5 for launching pet balls is provided at the driving window 101. A ball delivery window 102 is provided on the goal channel 100 on the front side of the ball launching device 5. The ball delivery window 102 is a strip-shaped hole structure, and a ball delivery device 6 is provided at the ball delivery window 102.

[0039] like Figure 3As shown, this embodiment comprises two bases, a first base 1 and a second base 2. The first base 1 comprises at least one first channel joint 11 forming a goal channel 100, as well as a first outer shell 12 and a first base 13 fixed to each other. The first channel joint 11 is mounted between the first outer shell 12 and the first base 13. The second base 2 comprises at least one second channel joint 21 forming a goal channel 100, as well as a second outer shell 22 and a second base 23 fixed to each other. The second channel joint 21 is mounted between the second outer shell 22 and the second base 23. The first base 1 and the second base 2 are arranged vertically. When the first base 1 and the second base 2 are installed together, the first channel joint 11 and the second channel joint 21 are joined together, forming the goal channel 100 within the two bases. To clean the goal channel 100, each base is disassembled and the corresponding channel joint on each base is cleaned, thereby facilitating cleaning of the goal channel 100.

[0040] like Figure 4 、 5 As shown, the ball serving device 5 includes a symmetrically arranged left drive mechanism and a right drive mechanism, which correspond to two drive windows 101 respectively. The left drive mechanism and / or the right drive mechanism include a mounting platform 51, a sliding part, a ball serving drive source 52, a drive wheel 53 and at least one reset part 54.

[0041] Specifically, the left and right drive mechanisms of this embodiment have identical structures and are symmetrically arranged. A mounting platform 51 is located on one side of the drive window 101 of the goal channel 100 and has a guide sliding groove 511. A sliding member is movably disposed in the guide sliding groove 511. At least one reset member 54 is disposed between the slider and the mounting platform 51, and is used to drive the slider toward the drive window 101. A ball-launching drive source 52, preferably a motor, is mounted on the slider. A drive wheel 53 is disposed on the main shaft of the ball-launching drive source 52, and the drive wheel 53 partially extends into the drive window 101. The drive wheels 53 of the left and right drive mechanisms interact with each other to drive the pet ball 200 in the goal channel 100 to be launched from the launch port 151.

[0042] When the pet ball enters between the two drive wheels 53, the sliding member and the reset member 54 enable the drive wheels 53 to adjust their position according to the outer diameter of the pet ball and to launch the ball. Specifically, the pet ball is spherical. When the pet ball 200 first contacts the drive wheels 53, the launch distance between the two drive wheels 53 increases as the outer diameter of the pet ball 200 increases. When the pet ball 200 leaves the space between the two drive wheels 53, the launch distance between the drive wheels 53 decreases as the outer diameter of the pet ball 200 decreases. This allows the drive wheels 53 to obtain a larger contact area, ensuring the quality of the launch and increasing the success rate of the launcher. At the same time, it can reduce the resistance of the launch, reduce noise, and ensure the service life of the ball.

[0043] At the same time, this embodiment can also automatically adjust the ball-serving distance between the two driving wheels 53 according to the size or hardness of the pet ball, thereby increasing the adaptability of the pet ball.

[0044] In addition, the outer side of the driving wheel 53 may be covered with an anti-skid cover, and the anti-skid cover is provided with anti-skid grooves around it.

[0045] like Figure 6 As shown, the ball-serving distance D between the driving wheel 53 of the left drive mechanism and the driving wheel 53 of the right drive mechanism is defined as D. This ball-serving distance D is smaller than the inner diameter of the ball-serving section of the goal channel 100. The ball-serving distance D in this embodiment is preferably in the range of 2.5-8CM. That is, this embodiment can launch pet balls with a diameter of 2.5-8CM. Pet balls are generally elastic balls such as tennis balls, foam balls, rubber balls, etc., or they can also be hard balls. Pet balls generally in the size of 1-3 inches can be launched smoothly. In actual product design, pet ball launchers can be designed in different models according to the size of the goal channel 100. For example, a small pet ball launcher can launch pet balls in the size of 1-2 inches, and a large pet ball launcher can launch pet balls in the size of 2-3 inches. Of course, larger or smaller sizes can also be designed according to user needs.

[0046] like Figure 7 、 8 As shown, the sliding member includes a sliding cover 55 and a sliding seat 56 fixed to each other. The sliding seat 56 is used to mount the ball-serving drive source 52, which is preferably a motor. The sliding cover 55 has a pair of first guide edges 551. A pair of first guide strips 512 extend from the inner surface of the guide sliding groove 511. The sliding cover 55 is movably mounted on the first guide strips 512 via the first guide edges 551. The sliding seat 56 has a second guide edge 561. A second guide strip 513 extends from the bottom of the guide sliding groove 511. The sliding seat 56 is movably mounted on the second guide strip 513 via the second guide edges 561.

[0047] The sliding cover 55 and the sliding seat 56 are assembled into the guide sliding groove 511 from the top and bottom of the mounting platform 51, respectively. The bottom of the sliding cover 55 is provided with a plurality of first threaded posts 552, each of which is provided with a first connecting sleeve 553 for vibration reduction. The sliding seat 56 is provided with corresponding first fixing holes 562. A first fastener (such as a screw) passes through the first fixing holes 562 and the first connecting sleeve 553 and is fixedly connected to the first threaded posts 552, thereby securing the sliding cover 55 and the sliding seat 56.

[0048] Both the left driving mechanism and the right driving mechanism are symmetrically provided with two reset members 54, which are springs. A first spring mounting column 514 is provided at the bottom of the mounting platform 51, and a second spring mounting column 563 is provided on the sliding seat 56 of the sliding member. The spring is provided between the first spring mounting column 514 and the second spring mounting column 563.

[0049] The mounting platforms 51 for the left and right drive mechanisms are integrally formed on the left and right sides of the serving section of the goal channel 100, specifically on the left and right sides of the second channel joint 21. Several reinforcing ribs 515 are provided between the two mounting platforms 51 and the bottom of the serving section to increase the strength of the mounting platforms 51.

[0050] The left drive mechanism and / or the right drive mechanism also include a support connection seat 57, the upper end of which is fixed to the mounting platform 51, and the lower end of which is fixed to the base of the base body (in this embodiment, the second base of the second base body). In this embodiment, both the left and right drive mechanisms are provided with a support connection seat 57, the upper end of which is provided with a plurality of upper support columns with threaded holes, the mounting platform 51 is provided with corresponding support mounting holes, and screws are passed through the support mounting holes and fixedly connected to the threaded holes of the upper support columns; the lower end of the support connection seat 57 is provided with a lower support arm with a through hole, and the second base 23 is provided with a corresponding lower support column with a threaded hole, and screws are passed through the through holes of the lower support arm and fixedly connected to the threaded holes of the lower support column. The upper and lower support columns are also provided with a second connecting sleeve for vibration reduction.

[0051] In this embodiment, the second base 23, the support connecting seat 57, the mounting platform 51 and the goal channel 100 (the second channel splicing portion 21) form a fixed support structure, which can ensure the working stability of the driving wheel 53.

[0052] The driving control device 7 comprises a serving sensing module 72 arranged on the goal section, a main control module 71 arranged on a base (a second base in this embodiment), a power supply module 73, a switch module 74 and a serving gear adjustment module 75.

[0053] The main control module 71 is connected with the motors of the ball launching device 5 and the ball feeding device 6, a ball launching sensing module 72, a power supply module 73, a switch module 74 and a ball launching gear adjusting module 75.

[0054] The main control module 71 has a main control chip which controls the operation of the motors of the ball launching device 5 and the ball feeding device 6. The power supply module 73 is used for power supply and can be a battery box arranged in the second base 23, a rechargeable battery and a battery cover or an external power cord. The switch module 74 is used for turning on and off the power supply. The ball launching gear adjusting module 75 is used for adjusting the strength of the ball launching device 5, i.e. the rotating speed of the driving wheel 53, so as to realize the adjustment of the launching distance and speed of the pet ball by changing the rotating speed of the driving wheel 53.

[0055] The ball launching gear adjusting module 75 comprises a gear indicating lamp and a gear button. The gear of the ball launching device 5 is switched by pressing the gear button, so as to change the launching distance and speed of the pet ball. The ball launching sensing module 72 is preferably an infrared sensor and is arranged on the second channel joint part 21. An identification hole is arranged on the second channel joint part 21. When the pet ball 200 passes through the identification hole, the ball launching sensing module 72 sends the number signal of the pet ball 200 to the main control chip. The main control chip controls the ball launching device 5 to start first. When the motor of the ball launching device 5 reaches the predetermined rotating speed (the set rotating speed corresponding to the gear), the ball feeding device 6 is controlled to work. The pet ball 200 can be launched at the predetermined rotating speed, so as to ensure the stability of the ball launching.

[0056] The driving control devices 7 of the embodiment are arranged on the second base body. The first base body is not arranged with electrical elements. Therefore, the first base body can be directly washed.

[0057] In another embodiment, a plurality of anti-skid pads 25 are arranged on the bottom of the second base 23.

[0058] Embodiment two:

[0059] The embodiment is basically the same as the embodiment one. The difference lies in that the structures of the left driving mechanism and the right driving mechanism are different.

[0060] One of the driving mechanisms comprises a mounting platform 51, a sliding member, a ball launching driving source 52, a driving wheel 53 and at least one reset member 54. The mounting platform 51 is arranged on one side of the driving window 101 of the ball inlet channel 100 and has a guide sliding groove 511. The guide sliding groove 511 movably arranges the sliding member. The sliding member and the mounting platform 51 are arranged with at least one reset member 54. The reset member 54 is used for driving the sliding member to approach the driving window 101. The ball launching driving source 52 is arranged on the sliding member. The ball launching driving source 52 is preferably a motor. The main shaft of the ball launching driving source 52 is arranged with the driving wheel 53. The driving wheel 53 partially extends into the driving window 101.

[0061] Another driving mechanism includes a mounting platform 51, a ball-serving driving source 52, and a driving wheel 53; wherein, the ball-serving driving source 52 is fixedly mounted on the mounting platform 51, and the ball-serving driving source 52 is preferably a motor. A driving wheel 53 is arranged on the main shaft of the ball-serving driving source 52, and a portion of the driving wheel 53 extends into the driving window 101.

[0062] Under the action of the sliding member and the reset member 54 of one driving mechanism, the driving wheel 53 of the driving mechanism moves, and the position of the driving wheel 53 of the other driving mechanism is different, and the serving distance between the two driving wheels 53 can also be adjusted.

[0063] The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ball launching device for a pet ball launcher, used for launching a pet ball (200) in a ball channel (100), characterized in that: It includes a left drive mechanism and a right drive mechanism, and the left drive mechanism and / or the right drive mechanism include: A mounting platform (51) is provided on one side of the driving window (101) of the goal channel (100) and has a guide sliding groove (511); A sliding member movably arranged in the guide sliding groove (511); a ball-serving driving source (52) mounted on the sliding member; A driving wheel (53) is mounted on the main shaft of the ball-serving driving source (52), and a portion of the driving wheel (53) extends into the driving window (101); and at least one reset member (54), disposed between the sliding member and the mounting platform (51), and configured to drive the driving wheel (53) toward the driving window (101); When the pet ball enters between the two driving wheels (53), the driving wheels (53) can adjust their positions according to the outer diameter of the pet ball and launch the ball.

2. The pet ball launching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reset member (54) is a spring, a first spring mounting column (514) is provided at the bottom of the mounting platform (51), a second spring mounting column (563) is provided on the sliding member, and the spring is provided between the first spring mounting column (514) and the second spring mounting column (563).

3. The pet ball launching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding member comprises a sliding cover (55) and a sliding seat (56) fixed to each other. The sliding cover (55) is movably arranged in the guide sliding groove (511), and the sliding seat (56) is used to install the ball driving source (52).

4. The pet ball launching device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sliding cover (55) has a first guide edge (551), and a first guide strip (512) is extended from the inner surface of the guide sliding groove (511). The sliding cover (55) is movably arranged on the first guide strip (512) via the first guide edge (551).

5. The pet ball launching device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sliding seat (56) has a second guide edge (561), a second guide strip (513) is extended from the bottom of the guide sliding groove (511), and the sliding seat (56) is movably arranged on the second guide strip (513) through the second guide edge (561).

6. A pet ball launching device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: A plurality of first threaded columns (552) are provided at the bottom of the sliding cover (55), and a first connecting sleeve (553) is provided on each of the first threaded columns (552); A corresponding first fixing hole (562) is provided on the sliding seat (56), and the first fastener passes through the first fixing hole (562) and the first connecting sleeve (553) and is fixedly connected to the first threaded column (552).

7. The pet ball launching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ball-serving distance between the driving wheel (53) of the left driving mechanism and the driving wheel (53) of the right driving mechanism is D, and the range of D is 2.5-8CM.

8. The pet ball launching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting platforms (51) of the left drive mechanism and the right drive mechanism are integrally formed on the left and right sides of the goal channel (100), respectively.

9. The pet ball launching device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The left driving mechanism or / and the right driving mechanism further comprises a supporting connection seat (57), the upper end of the supporting connection seat (57) is fixed to the mounting platform (51), and the lower end of the supporting connection seat (57) is fixed to the base.

10. A pet ball launcher, characterized in that: It comprises a goal channel (100) and a ball-serving device (5), The ball serving device (5) is a ball serving device for a pet ball server as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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