Golf ball discharging equipment with positioning function

Abstract

The utility model discloses golf ball discharging equipment with a positioning function, and relates to the technical field of golf ball training equipment.The golf ball discharging equipment with the positioning function comprises a base, a ball arranging mechanism, a ball feeding mechanism and a control mechanism, and the base is provided with a ball collecting groove and a ball conveying channel communicated with the ball collecting groove; the ball conveying channel is provided with a ball inlet hole and a ball outlet hole, the ball inlet hole of the ball conveying channel is communicated with the ball collecting groove, the ball arranging mechanism is arranged in the ball collecting groove and used for sequentially conveying golf balls in the ball collecting groove into the ball conveying channel, the ball feeding mechanism comprises a driving assembly and a lifting seat, the driving assembly comprises a gear disc and a transmission part, and a driven part is arranged on the lifting seat. The gear disc rotates to enable the driven part to abut against the side wall of the groove of the transmission part in a sliding mode so as to drive the lifting base to move up and down in the axis direction of the guide column. By arranging a driving structure of the gear disc, the occupied space in the base can be reduced, the equipment structure is further simplified, and the overall size of the equipment can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of golf training equipment technology, and in particular to a golf ball launching device with positioning function. Background Technology

[0002] Existing golf ball-releasing equipment has a relatively complex ball-feeding mechanism, involving multiple mechanical transmissions, drives, and control systems to position and deliver the golf ball. This complex design typically requires a significant amount of space, increasing production and maintenance costs, impacting stability and reliability, and, due to space limitations, fewer units can be installed for larger machines. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a golf ball dispensing device with positioning function, which aims to simplify the complex structure of the ball loading mechanism and reduce the overall size of the golf ball dispensing device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the golf ball launching device with positioning function proposed in this utility model includes:

[0005] The base has a ball collecting groove and a dribbling channel communicating with the ball collecting groove. The dribbling channel has a ball-in hole and a ball-out hole, and the ball-in hole is communicating with the ball collecting groove.

[0006] A ball handling mechanism, located within the ball collecting trough, is used to transport golf balls from the ball collecting trough to the ball handling channel via the ball-scoring hole;

[0007] The ball-feeding mechanism includes a drive assembly and a lifting seat. The drive assembly includes a gear disk and a transmission member disposed on the gear disk. The gear disk is rotatably disposed on one side of the ball-feeding mechanism. The transmission member has a groove arranged radially along the gear disk. The lifting seat is also provided with a driven member extending into the groove. The transmission member drives the lifting seat to move up and down along the height direction of the base through the driven member, for delivering a golf ball from the ball-feeding channel through the ball-ejecting hole.

[0008] In one embodiment, the golf ball dispensing device with positioning function further includes a control mechanism, including a controller and a sensor, which are electrically connected to the drive assembly. The sensor is disposed on the lifting seat and is used to detect the golf ball on the lifting seat and send a detection signal. The controller is used to control the drive assembly to operate when it receives the detection signal from the sensor, so as to drive the lifting seat to rise and fall.

[0009] In one embodiment, the controller is electrically connected to the ball-handling mechanism. The sensor is used to send a first signal to the controller when it detects that no golf ball is placed on the lifting seat. The controller controls the lifting seat to descend to a preset position according to the first signal and controls the ball-handling mechanism to operate so as to transport the golf ball in the ball-handling channel to the lifting seat.

[0010] The sensor is also used to send a second signal to the controller when it detects that a golf ball is placed on the lifting seat. The controller controls the lifting seat to rise according to the second signal to send the golf ball out of the ball outlet, and at the same time controls the ball handling mechanism to stop operating.

[0011] In one embodiment, the lifting seat includes a ball seat and a lifting platform. The ball seat is located above the lifting platform and has a limiting groove at its top for placing a golf ball. The ball seat has a through hole along its axial direction, and the sensor is located on the lifting platform and detects the golf ball through the through hole.

[0012] In one embodiment, the ball-loading mechanism further includes a guide post, which extends along the ball-out direction and is disposed on the base and located on the side of the ball seat away from the ball-driving channel. The lifting platform is also provided with a guide hole, and the lifting platform is movably disposed on the guide post through the guide hole.

[0013] In one embodiment, the golf ball dispensing device with positioning function further includes a guide assembly, which includes a first guide member and a second guide member. The first guide member has a first guide slope, which is inclined downward from one end away from the ball collecting groove to one end near the ball collecting groove to guide an external golf ball into the ball collecting groove. The second guide member is located on the side of the limiting assembly away from the ball handling mechanism and has a second guide slope, which is inclined upward from one end near the first guide slope to one end away from the first guide slope. The first guide slope and the second guide slope form a recessed groove, which communicates with the ball collecting groove to allow the golf ball to move within the recessed groove and the ball collecting groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, the golf ball dispensing device with positioning function further includes a limiting component disposed in the ball collecting groove. The ball conveying channel has a ball-scoring hole communicating with the ball collecting groove. The limiting component is located near the ball-scoring hole and spaced apart from the ball handling mechanism to form a ball-scoring channel communicating with the ball-scoring hole. The ball-scoring channel is used for golf balls to pass through sequentially.

[0015] In one embodiment, the ball handling mechanism includes a motor and a turntable. The turntable is rotatably mounted on the base and driven by the motor. The turntable is at least partially located within the ball collecting groove and spaced apart from the limiting component to form the ball-scoring channel. The turntable is provided with a plurality of slots spaced circumferentially. The motor drives the turntable to rotate and transports golf balls sequentially from the ball-scoring channel to the ball-carrying channel through the slots.

[0016] In one embodiment, the golf ball dispensing device with positioning function further includes a partition assembly, which is disposed on the base and surrounds the base to form the ball-carrying channel, the ball-carrying channel being suitable for golf balls to pass through sequentially.

[0017] In one embodiment, the golf ball dispensing device with positioning function further includes an auxiliary conveying mechanism, which includes conveying wheels. Multiple conveying wheels are rotatably arranged in the ball-carrying channel, and the multiple conveying wheels are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the ball-carrying channel. The conveying wheels are used to slide against the golf ball so that the golf ball is conveyed along the conveying direction of the ball-carrying channel.

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model simplifies the structure of existing golf ball dispensing devices by using a single sensor to locate the golf ball. Specifically, the golf ball dispensing device with positioning function includes a base, a ball handling mechanism, a ball loading mechanism, and a control mechanism. One end of the base is provided with a ball collecting groove, and a ball transport channel extending along the length direction of the base and communicating with the ball collecting groove is provided. The ball transport channel has a ball inlet and a ball outlet. The ball inlet of the ball transport channel is connected to the ball collecting groove. A top plate is provided above the ball loading mechanism, and the ball outlet is opened on the top plate. The ball handling mechanism is located in the ball collecting groove to send the golf balls in the ball collecting groove into the ball transport channel in sequence. The ball loading mechanism is located at the end of the ball transport channel away from the ball collecting groove and includes a drive component and a lifting seat. The lifting seat is driven and connected to the drive component so that the lifting seat moves up and down along the height direction of the base to send the golf ball in the ball transport channel out of the ball outlet.

[0019] The drive assembly includes a gear disk and a transmission component. The gear disk is rotatably mounted on one side of the upper ball mechanism. The transmission component is mounted on the gear disk facing the lifting seat, and has a groove extending radially along the gear disk. A rod-shaped driven component protrudes from the side of the lifting seat facing the gear disk, with the end of the driven component away from the lifting seat extending into the groove of the transmission component. The gear disk rotates to cause the driven component to slide against the sidewall of the groove in the transmission component, thereby driving the lifting seat to move up and down along the axis of the guide column. It should be noted that by using a gear disk drive structure, compared to conventional structures such as swing arm motors and telescopic linkages, the space occupied within the base can be reduced, further simplifying the equipment structure and helping to reduce the overall size of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a structure of an embodiment of the golf ball dispensing device with positioning function provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the golf ball dispensing device with positioning function provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A top view of a golf ball dispensing device with positioning function;

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of another embodiment of the golf ball dispensing device with positioning function provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view along the CC direction;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a split schematic diagram of the ball-loading mechanism in one embodiment of the golf ball-dispensing device with positioning function provided by this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0030] 100. A golf ball dispensing device with positioning function; 110. Base; 110a. Ball collecting groove; 110b. Ball conveying channel; 110c. Ball inlet; 110d. First ball groove; 111. First limiting member; 112. Second limiting member; 120. Guide assembly; 120a. Recessed groove; 121. First guide member; 122. Second guide member; 123. Third guide member; 130. Ball handling mechanism; 131. Motor; 132. Turntable; 133. Baffle; 1331. Third limiting member; 1332. Fourth limiting member; 140. 141. Ball loading mechanism; 1411. Drive assembly; 1412. Gear disk; 1413. Transmission component; 142. Lifting seat; 1421. Lifting platform; 1422. Ball seat; 1422a. Through hole; 1424. Driven component; 143. Guide column; 150. Partition assembly; 151. First partition; 151a. Second ball groove; 152. Second partition; 152a. Third ball groove; 160. Auxiliary conveying mechanism; 161. Conveying wheel; 162. Connecting component; 163. Rotating shaft; 170. Top plate; 170a. Ball outlet hole; 180. Sensor.

[0031] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0033] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0034] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0035] This utility model proposes a golf ball dispensing device with positioning function.

[0036] Please see Figures 1 to 8 In one embodiment of this utility model, the golf ball dispensing device 100 with positioning function includes a base 110, a ball handling mechanism 130, and a ball loading mechanism 140. One end of the base 110 is provided with a ball collecting groove 110a. A ball transport channel 110b extending along the length of the base 110 and communicating with the ball collecting groove 110a is provided. The ball transport channel 110b has a ball-scooping hole 110c and a ball-dispensing hole 170a. The ball-scooping hole 110c of the ball transport channel 110b communicates with the ball collecting groove 110a. A top plate 170 is provided above the ball loading mechanism 140. A ball exit hole 170a is provided on the top plate 170. A ball handling mechanism 130 is provided in the ball collecting groove 110a to sequentially feed the golf balls in the ball collecting groove 110a into the ball handling channel 110b. A ball loading mechanism 140 is provided at one end of the ball handling channel 110b away from the ball collecting groove 110a, and includes a drive assembly 141 and a lifting seat 142. The lifting seat 142 is drivenly connected to the drive assembly 141 so that the lifting seat 142 moves up and down along the height direction of the base 110 to deliver the golf balls in the ball handling channel 110b out of the ball exit hole 170a.

[0037] like Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the drive assembly 141 includes a gear disk 1411 and a transmission member 1412. The gear disk 1411 is rotatably disposed on one side of the upper ball mechanism 140. The transmission member 1412 is disposed on the side of the gear disk 1411 facing the lifting seat 142, and the transmission member 1412 has a groove extending radially along the gear disk 1411. The lifting seat 142 has a rod-shaped follower 1424 protruding from the side facing the gear disk 1411. The end of the follower 1424 away from the lifting seat 142 extends into the groove of the transmission member 1412. The gear disk 1411 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise to make the follower 1424 slide against the side wall of the groove of the transmission member 1412, thereby driving the lifting seat 142 to move up and down along the axis of the guide post 143. It should be noted that by setting the drive structure of the gear disk 1411, compared with conventional structures such as the swing arm motor 131 and telescopic linkage, the space occupied within the base 110 can be reduced, further simplifying the equipment structure and helping to reduce the overall size of the equipment. Furthermore, the drive assembly 141 may also include one or more structures such as a driver, belt, and gear set to drive the gear disk 1411 to rotate, and the specific components are not limited.

[0038] In one embodiment, the golf ball dispensing device 100 with positioning function further includes a control mechanism, which includes a controller and a sensor 180. The controller, sensor 180, and drive assembly 141 are electrically connected. The sensor 180 is disposed on the lifting seat 142. The sensor 180 is used to detect whether there is a golf ball on the lifting seat 142 and send a detection signal to the controller. When the controller receives the detection signal from the sensor 180, it controls the drive assembly 141 to work, driving the gear disk 1411 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, so as to drive the lifting seat 142 to rise or fall.

[0039] In one embodiment, the controller is electrically connected to the ball-laying mechanism 130. The sensor 180 is used to send a first signal to the controller when it detects that no golf ball is placed on the lifting seat 142. The controller controls the lifting seat 142 to descend to a preset position according to the first signal and controls the ball-laying mechanism 130 to operate so as to transport the golf ball in the ball-laying channel 110b to the lifting seat 142.

[0040] Sensor 180 is also used to send a second signal to the controller when it detects that a golf ball is placed on the lifting seat 142. The controller controls the lifting seat 142 to rise according to the second signal to send the golf ball out of the ball outlet 170a, and at the same time controls the ball handling mechanism 130 to stop operating.

[0041] In one embodiment of this utility model, the controller is also electrically connected to the ball-laying mechanism 130. When the sensor 180 does not detect a golf ball on the lifting seat 142, the sensor 180 sends a first signal to the controller. The controller receives the first signal from the sensor 180 and controls the drive assembly 141 to move the lifting seat 142 downward to a preset position within the ball outlet 170a according to the signal. Then, it controls the ball-laying mechanism 130 to operate so that the golf ball in the ball-carrying channel 110b moves to the lifting seat 142. At this time, after the sensor 180 detects the golf ball on the lifting seat 142, it sends a second signal to the controller. The controller controls the ball-laying mechanism 130 to stop operating and controls the drive assembly 141 to move the lifting seat 142 upward so that the golf ball on the lifting seat 142 extends out of the ball outlet 170a. When the user hits the golf ball on the lifting seat 142, the sensor 180 detects that there is no ball on the lifting seat 142 and sends the first signal to the controller again. The controller controls the drive assembly 141 to move the lifting seat 142 downward to a preset position within the ball outlet 170a, and enters the next ball-laying cycle.

[0042] In one embodiment, the lifting seat 142 includes a ball seat 1422 and a lifting platform 1421. The ball seat 1422 is located above the lifting platform 1421 and has a limiting groove at its top for placing a golf ball. The ball seat 1422 has a through hole 1422a extending along the axial direction. A sensor 180 is located on the lifting platform 1421 and detects the golf ball through the through hole 1422a.

[0043] like Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the lifting seat 142 includes a lifting platform 1421 and a ball seat 1422. Specifically, the ball seat 1422 is disposed above the lifting platform 1421, and the sensor 180 is disposed below the lifting platform 1421. A limiting groove is provided at the upper end of the ball seat 1422. When the golf ball in the ball transport channel 110b enters the ball loading mechanism 140, it falls into the limiting groove of the ball seat 1422 and is positioned therein. The lifting platform 1421 then lifts it up and sends it out. A through hole 1422a is provided through the ball seat 1422 along the axial direction. A through hole is provided in the middle of the lifting platform 1421 for the sensor 180 to be installed from the bottom, so that the sensor 180 can detect whether there is a golf ball on the ball seat 1422 through the through hole 1422a of the ball seat 1422. The sensor 180 can be an infrared sensor, a photoelectric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a laser sensor, etc.

[0044] In one embodiment, the ball loading mechanism 140 further includes a guide post 143, which extends along the ball release direction and is disposed on the base 110 and located on the side of the ball seat 1422 away from the ball dribbling channel 110b. The lifting platform 1421 is also provided with a guide hole, and the lifting platform 1421 is movably disposed on the guide post 143 through the guide hole.

[0045] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, two guide posts 143 are provided on the base 110 along the height direction. The lifting platform 1421 has guide holes corresponding to the two guide posts 143. Linear bearings (not shown) matching the guide posts 143 can be installed in the guide holes, allowing the lifting platform 1421 to be slidably mounted on the two guide posts 143. Furthermore, the distance between the two guide posts 143 is less than the diameter of the golf ball. When the golf ball in the ball-carrying channel 110b enters the ball-loading mechanism 140, it will abut against the two guide posts 143 due to inertia. The two guide posts 143 will bounce the golf ball back into the limiting groove at the upper end of the ball seat 1422, triggering the sensor 180 for detection. It can be understood that the guide posts 143 can be used to guide the lifting platform 1421 and also to assist in the positioning of the golf ball.

[0046] In one embodiment, the golf ball dispensing device 100 with positioning function further includes a guide assembly 120. The guide assembly 120 includes a first guide member 121 and a second guide member 122. The first guide member 121 has a first guide slope, which is inclined downward from one end away from the ball collecting groove 110a to one end near the ball collecting groove 110a, for introducing external golf balls into the ball collecting groove 110a. The second guide member 122 is located on the side of the limiting assembly away from the ball handling mechanism 130 and has a second guide slope, which is inclined upward from one end near the first guide slope to one end away from the first guide slope. The first guide slope and the second guide slope form a recessed groove 120a, which communicates with the ball collecting groove 110a, so that the golf ball can move within the recessed groove 120a and the ball collecting groove 110a.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, a guide component 120 is provided on the base 110 on the side of the ball collecting groove 110a away from the ball handling mechanism 130. The guide component 120 includes a first guide member 121 and a second guide member 122. The first guide member 121 extends outward and has a first guide slope. The first guide slope slopes downward from the end away from the ball collecting groove 110a to the end near the ball collecting groove 110a, so that the golf ball rolls along the first guide slope into the ball collecting groove 110a under the action of gravity and is transported by the ball handling mechanism 130. The second guide member 122 is provided on the side of the limiting component away from the ball collecting groove 110a. The second guide slope slope of the second limiting member 112 slopes upward from the end near the first guide slope slope to the end away from the first guide slope slope, so as to form a recessed groove 120a communicating with the ball collecting groove 110a between the two slopes.

[0048] During operation, multiple golf balls may accumulate in the ball collecting groove 110a, causing a jam. In this case, the ball handling mechanism 130 will eject some of the golf balls that have entered the ball transport channel 110b back into the ball collecting groove 110a to eliminate the jamming. It will also push some of the golf balls in the ball collecting groove 110a back into the recessed groove 120a to avoid the jamming. After the jamming is eliminated, the ball handling mechanism 130 continues to operate, and the golf balls in the recessed groove 120a flow back into the ball collecting groove 110a. It is understood that the recessed groove 120a, formed by the first guide member 121 and the second guide member 122, provides more space for the golf balls in the ball collecting groove 110a. When the ball handling mechanism 130 ejects the balls, it is not necessary to push all the golf balls on the first guide ramp; only a portion of the golf balls near the recessed groove 120a need to be pushed to the second guide ramp. This makes the ejection operation easier, thereby reducing the operating power of the ball handling mechanism 130 and preventing overload damage to components.

[0049] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the guide assembly 120 also includes a third guide member 123 with a third guide ramp. The third guide member 123 is disposed in the ball collecting groove 110a and is inclined so that the third guide ramp is in contact with the first guide ramp. After the golf ball slides from the first guide ramp to the third guide ramp, it enters the ball collecting groove 110a. Furthermore, the third guide ramp extends to the recessed groove 120a. When the ball handling mechanism 130 performs the ball return operation, the golf ball in the ball collecting groove 110a can move along the third guide ramp and enter the recessed groove 120a. The golf ball that is already in the recessed groove 120a can move upward along the second guide ramp to provide clearance for the movement of the golf ball. When the ball handling mechanism 130 delivers the golf ball to the ball transport channel 110b, the golf ball on the second guide ramp and in the recessed groove 120a returns to the ball collecting groove 110a along the third guide ramp, preventing the golf ball from staying in the recessed groove 120a.

[0050] In one embodiment, the golf ball dispensing device 100 with positioning function further includes a limiting component disposed in the ball collecting groove 110a. The ball conveying channel 110b has a ball-scoring hole 110c communicating with the ball collecting groove 110a. The limiting component is disposed near the ball-scoring hole 110c and spaced apart from the ball handling mechanism 130 to form a ball-scoring channel communicating with the ball-scoring hole 110c. The ball-scoring channel is used for golf balls to pass through sequentially.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the limiting component is located within the ball collecting groove 110a near the ball-scooping hole 110c and spaced apart from the ball-laying mechanism 130 to form a ball-scooping channel within the ball collecting groove 110a. This ball-scooping channel communicates with the ball-scooping hole 110c and is suitable for a single golf ball to pass through sequentially. The limiting component includes a first limiting member 111, a second limiting member 112, and a third limiting member 1331. The first limiting member 111 has a plate-like structure and is at a certain height from the base 110. The first limiting member 111 faces... The side of the ball-sorting mechanism 130 extends in a streamlined curved shape along the conveying direction of the ball-sinking channel, and is spaced apart from the ball-sorting mechanism 130 to form the ball-sinking channel. The width of the ball-sinking channel is suitable for a single golf ball to pass through sequentially. When the ball-sorting mechanism 130 transports a golf ball, the outer surface of the golf ball abuts against the side of the first limiting member 111 facing the ball-sorting mechanism 130. Due to the gap between the first limiting member 111 and the ball-sorting mechanism 130, only one golf ball is allowed to enter the ball-sinking hole 110c at a time, which can ensure the orderly delivery of golf balls.

[0052] The second limiting member 112 is a rotatable guide wheel. The first limiting member 111 has a through hole at one end away from the ball hole 110c. A support column is provided on the base 110. The end of the support column away from the base 110 extends from the through hole to above the second limiting member 112. The second limiting member 112 is rotatably disposed on the upper end of the support column. When the ball handling mechanism 130 moves the golf ball, its surface abuts against the second limiting member 112 when the golf ball enters the ball-scoring channel. The second limiting member 112 rotates and assists the ball handling mechanism 130 in conveying the golf ball to reduce friction and make the ball-scoring process smoother.

[0053] Furthermore, a baffle 133 is provided inside the ball collecting groove 110a. The baffle 133 has a notch and surrounds the base 110 to form a ball-scoring hole 110c. In order to further reduce the failure rate of ball handling, a third limiting member 1331 is provided on the side of the baffle 133 facing the ball collecting groove 110a. The third limiting member 1331 is a cylindrical structure and is located above the ball-scoring hole 110c. The third limiting member 1331 extends towards the second limiting member 112 to prevent other golf balls in the ball collecting groove 110a from entering the ball-scoring channel. If there is no third limiting member 1331 to block it, the golf ball outside the ball-scoring channel will fall into the ball-scoring channel. The golf ball inside the ball-scoring channel will move it and abut against the baffle 133, causing jamming. The third limiting member 1331 can further improve the stability of ball handling.

[0054] In one embodiment, the ball handling mechanism 130 includes a motor 131 and a turntable 132. The turntable 132 is rotatably mounted on the base 110 and driven by the motor 131. The turntable 132 is at least partially located in the ball collecting groove 110a and is spaced apart from the limiting component to form a ball-scoring channel. The turntable 132 is provided with a plurality of slots spaced apart circumferentially. The motor 131 drives the turntable 132 to rotate and transports the golf balls from the ball-scoring channel to the ball-carrying channel 110b through the slots.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the ball-collecting mechanism 130 includes a turntable 132 and a motor 131. The turntable 132 is rotatably mounted on the base 110 via the motor 131. The turntable 132 is located below the baffle 133, and the motor 131 is located on the side of the baffle 133 away from the ball-collecting groove 110a. The motor 131 is used to drive the turntable 132 to rotate. A portion of the turntable 132 extends into the ball-collecting groove 110a. The turntable 132 is circumferentially surrounded by multiple notched slots. The turntable 132 is slightly higher than the first limiting member 1. 11 is installed and forms a ball-scoring channel with its side. Each slot can just accommodate one golf ball. When the golf ball enters the slot, the turntable 132 rotates clockwise. The golf ball moves along the ball-scoring channel toward the ball-scoring hole 110c and slides against the first limit member 111 and the second limit member 112. Then it enters the ball-carrying channel 110b from the ball-scoring hole 110c. Driven by the turntable 132, the golf ball in the ball-carrying channel 110b continues to move to the ball-loading mechanism 140. Finally, the ball-loading mechanism 140 sends it out from the ball-ejecting hole 170a.

[0056] Furthermore, the baffle 133 extends along the width direction of the base 110, and the limiting assembly also includes a fourth limiting member 1332 disposed on the baffle 133. This fourth limiting member 1332 is located on the side of the ball hole 110c away from the third limiting member 1331 and protrudes away from the motor 131. The protruding fourth limiting member 1332 prevents the golf ball from staying above the turntable 132, and the side of the fourth limiting member 1332 near the ball hole 110c has a slope to provide clearance and guide the golf ball. Therefore, by setting the third limiting member 1331 and the fourth limiting member 1332, the movement path of the golf ball can be restricted, further reducing the risk of malfunction.

[0057] In one embodiment, the golf ball dispensing device 100 with positioning function further includes a partition assembly 150, which is disposed on the base 110 and surrounds the base 110 to form a ball-carrying channel 110b, which is suitable for golf balls to pass through in sequence.

[0058] As shown in Figure 3 Figure 5As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the golf ball dispensing device 100 with positioning function further includes a partition assembly 150. Specifically, the partition assembly 150 is disposed on the side of the baffle 133 away from the ball collecting groove 110a and forms a ball-carrying channel 110b with the base 110. The width of the ball-carrying channel 110b matches the width of the golf ball, and the golf ball can only pass through the ball-carrying channel 110b sequentially. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The ball transport channel 110b includes a first transport section and a second transport section. The first transport section is located near the ball hole 110c and transports the golf ball horizontally in a first direction. The second transport section is connected to the first transport section and extends upward at an angle in a second direction. When the golf ball moves to the end of the second transport section, it enters the ball loading mechanism 140, which pushes the golf ball out of the ball exit hole 170a.

[0059] For further details, please refer to... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The base 110 of the first conveying section of the ball transport channel 110b is provided with a first ball groove 110d along a first direction. The partition assembly 150 includes a first partition 151 and a second partition 152 disposed in the second conveying section. The first partition 151 and the second partition 152 are respectively provided with a second ball groove 151a and a third ball groove 152a along a second direction. When the golf ball enters the first conveying section of the ball transport channel 110b from the ball hole 110c, it slides in the first ball groove 110d. When the golf ball enters the second conveying section, it slides in the second ball groove 151a and the third ball groove 152a. It can be understood that by providing the first ball groove 110d, the second ball groove 151a and the third ball groove 152a, the position of the golf ball in the ball transport channel 110b can be constrained, and the contact area between the base 110 and the partition assembly 150 and the golf ball can be reduced, thereby reducing the friction.

[0060] In one embodiment, the golf ball dispensing device 100 with positioning function further includes an auxiliary conveying mechanism 160. The auxiliary conveying mechanism 160 includes conveying wheels 161. Multiple conveying wheels 161 are rotatably provided in the ball conveying channel 110b. The multiple conveying wheels 161 are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the ball conveying channel 110b. The conveying wheels 161 are used to slide against the golf ball so that the golf ball is conveyed along the conveying direction of the ball conveying channel 110b.

[0061] like Figures 5 to 7As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the golf ball delivery device 100 with positioning function further includes an auxiliary conveying mechanism 160. Specifically, the auxiliary conveying mechanism 160 includes a conveying wheel 161, a connector 162, and a rotating shaft 163. The connector 162 is fixed on the base 110 or the partition assembly 150. The conveying wheel 161 is rotatably mounted on the connector 162 via the rotating shaft 163. When the golf ball moves along the conveying direction in the ball transport channel 110b, the surface of the golf ball slides against the conveying wheel 161. The conveying wheel 161 rotates to assist the golf ball in moving along the ball transport channel 110b. The conveying wheel 161 can reduce the resistance encountered by the golf ball.

[0062] In this embodiment, an auxiliary conveying mechanism 160 is respectively provided in the first and second conveying sections of the ball-carrying channel 110b. Each auxiliary conveying mechanism 160 includes multiple spaced-apart conveying wheels 161. Three conveying wheels 161 in the first conveying section of the ball-carrying channel 110b are mounted on the partition assembly 150 and located on the side wall of the ball-carrying channel 110b. Four conveying wheels 161 in the second conveying section of the ball-carrying channel 110b are located near the first conveying section and at the bottom of the ball-carrying channel 110b to reduce the resistance encountered by the golf ball during its ascent. In some other embodiments of this utility model, the conveying wheels 161 may also be located at the top of the ball-carrying channel 110b, and the number of conveying wheels 161 may be two, five, or six, etc., without any specific limitation.

[0063] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A golf ball launching apparatus having a positioning function, characterized by, The golf ball delivery device comprises a base, a ball collecting groove and a ball conveying channel in communication with the ball collecting groove, the ball conveying channel having a ball inlet and a ball outlet, the ball inlet being in communication with the ball collecting groove; a ball arranging mechanism arranged in the ball collecting groove for conveying the golf balls in the ball collecting groove to the ball conveying channel through the ball inlet; a ball feeding mechanism comprising a driving assembly and a lifting seat, the driving assembly comprising a gear disc and a transmission member arranged on the gear disc, the gear disc being rotatably arranged on one side of the ball feeding mechanism, the transmission member having a groove arranged along the radial direction of the gear disc, the lifting seat further comprising a driven member extending into the groove, the transmission member driving the lifting seat to move up and down along the height direction of the base through the driven member, for feeding the golf balls in the ball conveying channel out of the ball outlet. The golf ball delivery device further comprises a control mechanism comprising a controller and a sensor, the controller and the sensor being electrically connected with the driving assembly, the sensor being arranged on the lifting seat, the sensor being used for detecting the golf balls on the lifting seat and sending a detection signal, the controller being used for controlling the driving assembly to work when receiving the detection signal of the sensor, so as to drive the lifting seat to move up and down.

2. The golf ball launching device with a positioning function according to claim 1, wherein, The controller is electrically connected with the ball arranging mechanism, the sensor being used for sending a first signal to the controller when detecting that the lifting seat is not placed with the golf balls, the controller controlling the lifting seat to move down to a preset position according to the first signal, and controlling the ball arranging mechanism to work for conveying the golf balls in the ball conveying channel to the lifting seat; 3. The golf ball launching device with a positioning function according to claim 2, wherein, the sensor being further used for sending a second signal to the controller when detecting that the lifting seat is placed with the golf balls, the controller controlling the lifting seat to move up to feed the golf balls out of the ball outlet according to the second signal, while controlling the ball arranging mechanism to stop working. The lifting seat comprises a ball seat and a lifting platform, the ball seat being arranged above the lifting platform and having a limiting groove arranged at the top, the limiting groove being used for placing the golf balls, the ball seat being arranged with a through hole along the axial direction, the sensor being arranged on the lifting platform and detecting the golf balls through the through hole.

4. The golf ball launching device with a positioning function according to claim 3, wherein, The ball feeding mechanism further comprises a guide column, the guide column extending along the ball outlet direction and being arranged on the base and located on the side of the ball seat away from the ball conveying channel, the lifting platform further comprising a guide hole, the lifting platform being movably arranged on the guide column through the guide hole.

5. The golf ball launching device with a positioning function according to claim 4, wherein, ​ 6. The golf ball launching device with a positioning function according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The golf ball launching device with positioning function further comprises a guide assembly, the guide assembly comprises a first guide piece and a second guide piece, the first guide piece has a first guide slope, the first guide slope is arranged downwardly from one end away from the ball collecting groove to one end close to the ball collecting groove, for guiding the external golf ball into the ball collecting groove, the second guide piece is arranged on the side of the limiting assembly away from the ball arranging mechanism and has a second guide slope, the second guide slope is arranged upwardly from one end close to the first guide slope to one end away from the first guide slope, the first guide slope and the second guide slope form a recessed groove, the recessed groove is communicated with the ball collecting groove, for the movement of the golf ball in the recessed groove and the ball collecting groove.

7. The golf ball launching device with a positioning function according to claim 6, wherein, The golf ball launching device with positioning function further comprises a limiting assembly arranged in the ball collecting groove, the ball conveying channel has a ball inlet hole communicated with the ball collecting groove, the limiting assembly is arranged close to the ball inlet hole and is spaced apart from the ball arranging mechanism to form a ball inlet channel communicated with the ball inlet hole, the ball inlet channel is used for the sequential passing of the golf ball.

8. The golf ball launching device with a positioning function according to claim 1, wherein, The ball arranging mechanism comprises a motor and a rotating disc, the rotating disc is rotatably arranged on the base and is drivingly connected with the motor, the rotating disc is at least partially located in the ball collecting groove and is spaced apart from the limiting assembly to form the ball inlet channel, the rotating disc is circumferentially spaced apart with a plurality of clamping grooves, the motor drives the rotating disc to rotate and sequentially convey the golf ball from the ball inlet channel to the ball conveying channel through the clamping grooves.

9. The golf ball launching device with a positioning function according to claim 1, wherein, The golf ball launching device with positioning function further comprises a partition plate assembly, the partition plate assembly is arranged on the base and encloses the ball conveying channel with the base.

10. The golf ball launching device with a positioning function according to claim 9, wherein, The golf ball launching device with positioning function further comprises an auxiliary conveying mechanism, the auxiliary conveying mechanism comprises conveying wheels, a plurality of the conveying wheels are rotatably arranged in the ball conveying channel, the plurality of the conveying wheels are arranged in the conveying direction of the ball conveying channel, the conveying wheels are used for slidingly abutting the golf ball to transmit the golf ball in the conveying direction of the ball conveying channel.

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