Swing arm type full-automatic ball separator

Abstract

The utility model provides a swing arm type full-automatic ball distributor. The swing arm type full-automatic ball distributor comprises a first stirring assembly, a ball bin and a swing arm ball outlet assembly. The first stirring assembly is composed of a first stirring motor, a first stirring disc and a first stirring block and used for driving a golf ball to enter the ball discharging pipe. The ball bin guides the golf balls to a stirring area through two side plates and an inclined plate; the swing arm ball discharging assembly comprises a ball discharging pipe, a sliding way system (comprising a plurality of sensors), a ball blocking device and a movable swing arm, and automatic conveying and accurate counting of golf balls are achieved. The equipment adopts an intelligent control system to ensure that each ball is accurately counted and a result is displayed on a display screen. The golf ball sorting machine has the advantages of efficient sorting, accurate counting, intelligent operation, safety, reliability, easiness in maintenance and the like, is suitable for automatic processing of golf balls, and remarkably improves the working efficiency and the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of golf equipment technology, specifically to a swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor. Background Technology

[0002] In golf, to ensure the smooth running of matches or practice, a large number of golf balls need to be sorted quickly and accurately. Traditional sorting methods often rely on manual operation, which is inefficient and prone to errors. With the development of automation technology, various types of automatic ball sorters have emerged on the market to improve work efficiency.

[0003] Insufficiency of existing technology:

[0004] 1. Manual sorting cannot be automated;

[0005] 2. Low sorting efficiency: Some existing fully automated ball sorters suffer from slow speeds when handling large quantities of golf balls;

[0006] 3. Poor accuracy: Some products have inaccurate counting due to insufficient sensor accuracy or unreasonable mechanical structure, which affects the user experience.

[0007] Therefore, existing technologies have shortcomings and need further improvement. Utility Model Content

[0008] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a swing arm type fully automatic ball distributor.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the specific solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0010] This utility model provides a swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor, including:

[0011] First mixing assembly, ball chamber, and swing arm ball dispensing assembly;

[0012] The first stirring assembly is located at the lower end of the ball chamber, and the swing arm ball dispensing assembly is located below the first stirring assembly;

[0013] The ball-discharging assembly of the swing arm is connected to the first stirring assembly through a ball-discharging tube;

[0014] The ball-launching assembly of the swing arm includes a first slide rail, a first sensor, a first ball-blocking motor, a ball-blocking plate, a swing arm slide rail, a swing arm motor, a second sensor, and a third sensor;

[0015] The first slide is connected to the lower end of the lower ball tube, the swing arm slide is connected to the first slide, the ball baffle is set in the first slide and installed on the rotating shaft of the first ball baffle motor, a first sensor is installed on the first slide, a second sensor is also set at the connection between the swing arm slide and the first slide, a third sensor is installed on the swing arm slide, and the swing arm motor is connected to the side of the swing arm slide to drive the swing arm slide to swing.

[0016] In the golf ball chamber, the first stirring component rotates, which in turn drives the golf ball into the lower ball tube. The first ball falls onto the first slide and is detected by the first sensor. When the ball rolls to the ball stop plate and is blocked by the ball stop plate, the first ball stop motor drives the ball stop plate to flip, and the golf ball falls into the swing arm slide. The second sensor installed at the junction of the first slide and the swing arm slide detects the golf ball, and the swing arm motor drives the swing arm slide to swing. The golf ball slides down the swing arm slide and is simultaneously detected by the third sensor installed on the swing arm slide, counting one.

[0017] Furthermore, the first stirring assembly includes a first stirring motor, a first stirring disc, and a first stirring block;

[0018] The first stirring motor has its shaft facing upwards, the first stirring plate is mounted on the shaft of the first stirring motor, and the first stirring block is mounted on the upper surface of the first stirring plate.

[0019] Furthermore, the ball compartment includes a first side plate, a second side plate, a first inclined plate, and a second inclined plate;

[0020] The first inclined plate and the second inclined plate are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the first mixing plate, and the first side plate and the second side plate are located on the front and rear sides of the first mixing plate.

[0021] Furthermore, the ball-blocking plate is crescent-shaped.

[0022] Furthermore, the upper surface of the first mixing plate is provided with several protruding structures around the first mixing block to drive the movement of the golf ball.

[0023] Furthermore, the ball distributor also includes a chassis, which includes a top cover, a left side panel, a right side panel, a front side panel, and a rear side panel;

[0024] The left side plate is located to the left of the first inclined plate, the right side plate is located to the right of the second inclined plate, the front side plate is located in front of the first side plate, and the rear side plate is located behind the second side plate.

[0025] Furthermore, a fourth sensor is also provided in the middle of the lower side of the front panel;

[0026] A display screen is also provided on the left side of the front panel.

[0027] Furthermore, a control main board is also provided on the inner side of the right side panel, and a first side door is also provided on the control main board for easy maintenance;

[0028] The control motherboard is electrically connected to the first stirring motor, the first ball-stopping motor, the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, the fourth sensor, and the display screen;

[0029] When the fourth sensor is blocked, it sends feedback information to the control board. The control board then controls the first stirring motor to start stirring. The golf ball enters the lower tube and then the first slide. The first sensor detects this, and the first ball-blocking motor drives the ball-blocking plate to flip, causing the golf ball to fall between the first slide and the swing arm slide. The second sensor detects this, and the golf ball enters the swing arm slide and is detected by the third sensor. At this point, one is counted and displayed on the screen.

[0030] Furthermore, a ball-separating plate is provided above the first mixing plate, between the first side plate and the second side plate, to prevent golf balls from falling onto the first mixing plate.

[0031] Furthermore, a foot is installed at each of the four corners of the bottom of the chassis.

[0032] Furthermore, the first mixing plate and the first mixing block are made of P-type steel;

[0033] The first and second side panels are made of PE material.

[0034] The technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0035] 1. High-efficiency sorting: Through the cooperation of the first mixing component and the ball bin, golf balls can quickly roll from the inclined plate into the mixing plate and be evenly distributed into the lower ball tube; this design ensures that golf balls can smoothly enter the subsequent processing process, improving the overall sorting efficiency.

[0036] 2. Precise Counting: Multiple sensors (such as first, second, and third sensors) are used to detect golf balls, ensuring that each ball can be accurately counted. When a golf ball passes through a specific location, the corresponding sensor is triggered, thus achieving precise counting.

[0037] 3. Safe and reliable: The ball-blocking plate in the swing arm ball delivery assembly adopts a crescent-shaped design, which helps to smoothly transfer the golf ball; at the same time, the ball-distributing plate set in the chassis prevents the golf ball from falling directly onto the first mixing plate, reducing the risk of mechanical damage and ensuring the safe operation of the equipment.

[0038] 4. Excellent user experience: A display screen is set on the left side of the front panel, which can directly display the current count or other relevant information, providing users with an intuitive operating experience. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention from a downward angle;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the present invention after the front side panel has been removed;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the present invention after removing the front side panel and the first side panel;

[0043] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the ball-releasing assembly of the swing arm according to this utility model;

[0044] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the ball-releasing assembly of the swing arm according to this utility model from a bottom angle;

[0045] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the first ball-blocking motor and ball-blocking plate of this utility model.

[0046] In the picture:

[0047] 101. First stirring motor; 102. First stirring disc; 103. First stirring block; 104. Protrusion structure;

[0048] 201. First side plate; 202. Second side plate; 203. First inclined plate; 204. Second inclined plate;

[0049] 301. Lower ball tube; 302. First slide rail; 303. First ball-stopping motor; 304. Ball-stopping plate; 305. Swing arm slide rail; 306. First sensor; 307. Second sensor; 308. Third sensor; 309. Swing arm motor;

[0050] 401. Top cover; 402. Left side panel; 403. Right side panel; 404. Front side panel; 405. Rear side panel;

[0051] 406. Fourth sensor; 407. Display screen; 408. Ball-splitting plate; 409. Foot;

[0052] 501. Control motherboard; 502. First side door. Detailed Implementation

[0053] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0054] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0055] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0056] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0057] Combination Figures 1-7 As shown, this utility model provides a swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor, comprising:

[0058] First mixing assembly, ball chamber, and swing arm ball dispensing assembly;

[0059] The first stirring assembly includes a first stirring motor 101, a first stirring plate 102, and a first stirring block 103;

[0060] The first stirring motor 101 has its shaft facing upwards, the first stirring plate 102 is mounted on the shaft of the first stirring motor 101, and the first stirring block 103 is mounted on the upper surface of the first stirring plate 102.

[0061] The ball compartment includes a first side plate 201, a second side plate 202, a first inclined plate 203, and a second inclined plate 204;

[0062] The first inclined plate 203 and the second inclined plate 204 are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the first stirring plate 102, and the first side plate 201 and the second side plate 202 are located on the front and rear sides of the first stirring plate 102.

[0063] The ball-discharging assembly of the swing arm includes a lower ball tube 301, a first slide rail 302, a first sensor 306, a first ball-blocking motor 303, a ball-blocking plate 304, a swing arm slide rail 305, a swing arm motor 309, a second sensor 307, and a third sensor 308.

[0064] The lower ball tube 301 is installed on the side of the first stirring plate 102. The first slide 302 is connected to the lower end of the lower ball tube 301. The swing arm slide 305 is connected to the first slide 302. The ball baffle 304 is disposed in the first slide 302 and installed on the rotating shaft of the first ball baffle motor 303. A first sensor 306 is installed on the first slide 302. A second sensor 307 is also disposed at the junction of the swing arm slide 305 and the first slide 302. A third sensor 308 is installed on the swing arm slide 305. The swing arm motor 309 is connected to the side of the swing arm slide 305 and is used to drive the swing arm slide 305 to swing.

[0065] A golf ball falls onto the first inclined plate 203 and the second inclined plate 204, rolling onto the first mixing plate 102. The first mixing motor 101 drives the first mixing plate 102 to rotate, thereby driving the golf ball into the lower ball tube 301. The first ball falls onto the first slide 302, and the first sensor 306 senses the first ball. When the ball rolls to the ball-blocking plate 304, it is blocked by the ball-blocking plate 304. The first ball-blocking motor 303 drives the ball-blocking plate 304 to flip, and the golf ball falls into the swing arm slide 305. The second sensor 307 installed at the junction of the first slide 302 and the swing arm slide 305 senses the golf ball. The swing arm motor 309 drives the swing arm slide 305 to swing. The golf ball slides down the swing arm slide 305 and is simultaneously sensed by the third sensor 308 installed on the swing arm slide 305, counting one.

[0066] The ball-blocking plate 304 is crescent-shaped.

[0067] The upper surface of the first stirring plate 102 is also provided with a number of protrusion structures 104 around the first stirring block 103 for driving the golf ball to move.

[0068] The ball distributor also includes a chassis, which includes a top cover 401, a left side panel 402, a right side panel 403, a front side panel 404, and a rear side panel 405.

[0069] The left side plate 402 is located to the left of the first inclined plate 203, the right side plate 403 is located to the right of the second inclined plate 204, the front side plate 404 is located in front of the first side plate 201, and the rear side plate 405 is located behind the second side plate 202.

[0070] A fourth sensor 406 is also provided in the middle of the lower side of the front panel 404;

[0071] A display screen 407 is also provided on the left side of the front panel 404.

[0072] The inner side of the right side panel 403 is also provided with a control main board 501, and a first side door 502 is also provided at the control main board 501 for easy maintenance.

[0073] The control board 501 is electrically connected to the first stirring motor 101, the first ball-stopping motor 303, the first sensor 306, the second sensor 307, the third sensor 308, the fourth sensor 406, and the display screen 407.

[0074] When the fourth sensor 406 is blocked, it sends feedback information to the control board 501. The control board 501 then controls the first stirring motor 101 to start stirring. The golf ball enters the lower ball tube 301 and then the first slide 302. The first sensor 306 detects this, and the first ball-blocking motor 303 drives the ball-blocking plate 304 to flip, causing the golf ball to fall between the first slide 302 and the swing arm slide 305. The second sensor 307 detects this, and the golf ball enters the swing arm slide 305 and is detected by the third sensor 308. At this point, one is counted and displayed on the display screen 407.

[0075] Above the first mixing plate 102, between the first side plate 201 and the second side plate 202, a ball-dispersing plate 408 is also provided to prevent golf balls from falling onto the first mixing plate 102. A foot 409 is installed at each of the four corners of the bottom of the chassis.

[0076] The first mixing plate 102 and the first mixing block 103 are made of P-type steel; the first side plate 201 and the second side plate 202 are made of PE material.

[0077] The principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0078] 1. Ball insertion and stirring:

[0079] The golf ball is first placed in the ball chamber, which consists of a first side plate 201, a second side plate 202, and two inclined plates. The golf ball rolls along these two inclined plates to the central first mixing plate 102.

[0080] The first stirring motor 101 has its shaft facing upwards, driving the first stirring disc 102 located on it to rotate. The surface of the first stirring disc 102 is equipped with a first stirring block 103 and several protrusion structures 104. These designs help to push and disperse the golf balls, ensuring that the balls can be evenly distributed and move smoothly to the lower ball tube 301.

[0081] 2. Sphere transfer and counting:

[0082] Once the golf balls enter the lower ball tube 301 from the mixing plate, they will slide down the tube to the first slide 302.

[0083] A first sensor 306 is installed in the first slide 302 to detect whether a golf ball is passing through. When the golf ball reaches the position of the ball stop 304, the ball stop 304 (crescent-shaped design) will temporarily block the ball's progress.

[0084] The ball stop plate 304 is connected to the first ball stop motor 303. Once the first sensor 306 detects the ball, the first ball stop motor 303 will start, causing the ball stop plate 304 to flip, thus allowing the golf ball to continue moving forward.

[0085] The golf ball then enters the swing arm slide 305, where a second sensor 307 is located to confirm whether the ball has successfully transitioned. The swing arm motor 309 controls the swing arm slide 305 to swing, helping the golf ball slide down a predetermined path.

[0086] When the golf ball passes through the swing arm slide 305, the third sensor 308 will detect the ball again and complete a count.

[0087] 3. Control and Display:

[0088] The entire process is managed by the control motherboard 501 installed in the right side panel 403 of the chassis. The control motherboard 501 is electrically connected to various sensors, motors, and the display screen 407 to monitor and adjust the operating status of the ball separator.

[0089] A fourth sensor 406 is located below the front panel 404 of the chassis. When it is obstructed, it indicates that the workflow needs to begin. At this time, the control board 501 activates the first stirring motor 101, causing the golf balls to be processed sequentially according to the steps described above.

[0090] The counting results will be updated and displayed in real time on the display screen 407 on the left side of the front panel 404.

[0091] 4. Structural optimization and safety protection:

[0092] To prevent golf balls from falling directly onto the first mixing plate 102 and causing damage or affecting normal operation, a ball-distributing plate 408 is installed above the first mixing plate 102.

[0093] The chassis is equipped with 409 feet at all four corners to increase equipment stability.

[0094] The main contact parts, such as the first mixing plate 102 and its mixing block, are made of P-type steel, while the side plates are made of PE material. This ensures sufficient strength and improves wear resistance and impact resistance.

[0095] In summary, this swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor achieves fully automated and efficient processing of golf balls from collection, mixing, transmission to final output through a series of carefully designed mechanical components and intelligent control systems.

[0096] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor, characterized in that, include: First mixing assembly, ball chamber, and swing arm ball dispensing assembly; The first stirring assembly is located at the lower end of the ball chamber, and the swing arm ball dispensing assembly is located below the first stirring assembly; The ball-discharging assembly of the swing arm is connected to the first stirring assembly through a ball-discharging tube; The ball-launching assembly of the swing arm includes a first slide rail, a first sensor, a first ball-blocking motor, a ball-blocking plate, a swing arm slide rail, a swing arm motor, a second sensor, and a third sensor; The first slide is connected to the lower end of the lower ball tube, the swing arm slide is connected to the first slide, the ball baffle is set in the first slide and installed on the rotating shaft of the first ball baffle motor, a first sensor is installed on the first slide, a second sensor is also set at the connection between the swing arm slide and the first slide, a third sensor is installed on the swing arm slide, and the swing arm motor is connected to the side of the swing arm slide to drive the swing arm slide to swing. A golf ball falls into the ball chamber. The first stirring component rotates, which in turn drives the golf ball into the lower ball tube. The first ball lands on the first slide and is detected by the first sensor. When the ball rolls to the ball stop plate and is blocked by the ball stop plate, the first ball stop motor drives the ball stop plate to flip. The golf ball falls into the swing arm slide. The second sensor installed at the junction of the first slide and the swing arm slide detects the golf ball. The swing arm motor drives the swing arm slide to swing. The golf ball slides down the swing arm slide and is simultaneously detected by the third sensor installed on the swing arm slide, counting one.

2. The swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first stirring assembly includes a first stirring motor, a first stirring disc, and a first stirring block; The first stirring motor has its shaft facing upwards, the first stirring plate is mounted on the shaft of the first stirring motor, and the first stirring block is mounted on the upper surface of the first stirring plate.

3. The swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ball compartment includes a first side plate, a second side plate, a first inclined plate, and a second inclined plate; The first inclined plate and the second inclined plate are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the first mixing plate, and the first side plate and the second side plate are located on the front and rear sides of the first mixing plate.

4. The swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ball-blocking plate is crescent-shaped.

5. The swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper surface of the first mixing disc is also provided with several protruding structures around the first mixing block to drive the golf ball's movement.

6. The swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ball distributor also includes a chassis, which includes a top cover, a left side panel, a right side panel, a front side panel, and a rear side panel; The left side plate is located to the left of the first inclined plate, the right side plate is located to the right of the second inclined plate, the front side plate is located in front of the first side plate, and the rear side plate is located behind the second side plate.

7. The swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor according to claim 6, characterized in that, A fourth sensor is also provided in the middle of the lower side of the front panel; A display screen is also provided on the left side of the front panel.

8. The swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner side of the right side panel is also equipped with a control main board, which is also equipped with a first side door for easy maintenance. The control motherboard is electrically connected to the first stirring motor, the first ball-stopping motor, the first sensor, the second sensor, the third sensor, the fourth sensor, and the display screen; When the fourth sensor is blocked, it sends feedback information to the control board. The control board then controls the first stirring motor to start stirring. The golf ball enters the lower tube and then the first slide. The first sensor detects this, and the first ball-blocking motor drives the ball-blocking plate to flip, causing the golf ball to fall between the first slide and the swing arm slide. The second sensor detects this, and the golf ball enters the swing arm slide and is detected by the third sensor. At this point, one is counted and displayed on the screen.

9. The swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor according to claim 2, characterized in that, Above the first mixing plate, between the first side plate and the second side plate, a ball-separating plate is also provided to prevent golf balls from falling onto the first mixing plate.

10. The swing-arm type fully automatic ball distributor according to claim 6, characterized in that, The chassis has a foot installed at each of the four corners of its bottom. The first mixing plate and the first mixing block are made of P-type steel; The first and second side panels are made of PE material.

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