Automatic table tennis ball sucking device of table tennis ball collecting net

By designing an automatic ball-collecting device for ping-pong balls, a combination of a vacuum pump, ball guide tube, ball suction box, and ball volley tube is used to automatically collect ping-pong balls, solving the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual ball retrieval by players, and achieving the effect of saving time and effort.

CN223760347UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06何伶
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420176957.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-24
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing ping-pong nets require players to manually scoop up and collect the ping-pong balls, which is time-consuming and laborious, and lacks an automatic ball-collecting device.

Method used

Design a system that includes a frame, a ball-blocking net, a top frame, a ball-blocking net, a base plate, a ball-collecting bag, and a suction mechanism, which automatically collects ping-pong balls using a combination of a vacuum pump, a ball-guiding tube, a ball-suction box, and a ball-collecting tube.

Benefits of technology

The system enables automatic collection of ping-pong balls, reducing the time players spend retrieving the balls and saving their energy.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic ball suction device for a table tennis ball collecting net, which relates to the technical field of sports equipment and comprises a framework, a ball blocking net, a bottom plate, a ball collecting pocket and a suction mechanism. The ball blocking net comprises a front side net and a rear side net, the upper edge of the rear side net is higher than that of the front side net, and after the rear side net blocks table tennis balls, the table tennis balls fall between the front side net and the rear side net; the bottom plate is obliquely arranged between the lower ends of the front side net and the rear side net, and the lower edges of the front side net and the rear side net are connected with the front side edge and the rear side edge of the bottom plate respectively. The ball collecting pocket is arranged on the lower side of the bottom plate, an opening is formed in the upper end of the ball collecting pocket, and the opening is lower than or flush with the bottom plate; the suction mechanism is arranged on the side face of the framework and located above the ball collecting pocket. The table tennis ball collector is convenient for collecting table tennis balls during training, can reduce the time for picking up the table tennis balls by team members, and saves physical power.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sports equipment technology, specifically relating to an automatic ball-collecting device for a ping-pong ball collecting net. Background Technology

[0002] Table tennis is a captivating and influential sport with a long history, simple and easy-to-understand rules, and a rich variety of techniques. With the development and expansion of international sports events, table tennis has a promising future. During training, players typically prepare dozens or even hundreds of table tennis balls for use. Balls missed by players often scatter in various corners. Currently, to prevent excessive ball drop, a collecting net is often placed behind the table to intercept and collect the balls. Existing table tennis nets consist of a frame and a net attached to it. The net includes a shielding section and a ball-catching section at the bottom. The ball-catching section is an upward-facing net groove where the table tennis ball eventually falls. After a game, players need to retrieve the ball from the net groove for the next training session, which is time-consuming and laborious. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an automatic ball-collecting device for a ping-pong ball collecting net, so as to collect ping-pong balls and reduce the time players spend retrieving balls, thus saving their energy.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An automatic ball-collecting device for ping-pong balls includes a frame, a ball-blocking net, a base plate, a ball-collecting pocket, and a suction mechanism. The frame includes a body and legs connected to the lower sides of the body. The ball-blocking net includes a front net and a rear net. The upper end of the rear net is located in the middle of the frame, and its side is connected to the frame. The lower end of the rear net and the front net are connected to the legs. The upper edge of the rear net is higher than the upper edge of the front net, which is used to block the ping-pong ball so that it falls between the front and rear nets. The base plate is inclinedly connected to the two legs and is located between the front and rear nets. The lower edges of the front and rear nets are connected to the front and rear sides of the base plate, respectively. The ball-collecting pocket is located on the lower side of the base plate, and its upper end is open, with the opening being lower than or flush with the base plate. The suction mechanism is located on the side of the frame and above the ball-collecting pocket, and is used to suction the ping-pong ball.

[0006] Furthermore, the suction mechanism includes a guide tube, a vacuum pump, a suction box, and a venting tube. One end of the guide tube is connected to the lower end of the ball collection bag, the suction box is located above the ball collection bag, the other end of the guide tube is connected to the suction box, the suction port of the vacuum pump is connected to the suction box, the upper end of the venting tube is connected to the suction box, and the lower end of the venting tube is higher than the upper end of the ball collection bag.

[0007] Furthermore, a basin rack is provided on the side of the frame, and a ball collecting basin is provided on the basin rack. The ball collecting basin is located at the lower end of the volleyball tube, and the ping-pong balls can be sucked into the ball collecting basin for easy access.

[0008] Furthermore, the lower end of the ball suction box is located on an inclined surface, the upper end of the ball guide tube is connected to the upper end of the inclined surface, and the ball volleyball tube is connected to the lower end of the inclined surface, so that the ping-pong ball can be discharged from the ball volleyball tube.

[0009] Furthermore, a vacuum pump is connected to the upper end of the ball suction box, and the vacuum pump is located between the ball guide tube and the ball volley tube, so that the ping-pong ball coming out of the ball guide tube is subjected to a suction force in the direction of the ball volley tube, which helps to prevent it from falling back into the ball guide tube.

[0010] Furthermore, a V-shaped groove is formed between the lower end of the rear net, the front net, and the base plate, which facilitates the gathering of ping-pong balls on the base plate and their sliding down the base plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the ball collecting bag is funnel-shaped, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, to collect ping-pong balls.

[0012] Furthermore, the leg frame includes a high support leg and a low support leg, which are connected to the front side of the frame. The high end of the base plate is connected to the high support leg, and the low end of the base plate is connected to the low support leg. This can stably support the frame and facilitate the connection of the base plate, allowing the base plate to be in an inclined state.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. After the ping-pong ball is blocked by the rear net, it will fall between the lower ends of the front and rear nets and eventually roll into the ball collection bag under the action of gravity along the inclined bottom plate. Compared with the existing technology, the inclined bottom plate replaces the bottom horizontal net groove, eliminating the need to manually scoop the ping-pong ball out of the net groove, thus saving time and effort.

[0015] 2. The vacuum pump of the suction mechanism can suck the ping-pong ball upwards, and after passing through the ball suction box, the ping-pong ball is discharged from the ball tube. By placing a ball collection basin under the ball tube, the ping-pong ball can be collected without having to bend over to pick it up, which is more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the ball suction box.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Side view of the middle leg support.

[0019] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Rear net; 2. Frame; 3. Front net; 4. Leg frame; 5. Ball collection bag; 6. Ball guide tube; 7. Ball suction box; 8. Vacuum pump; 9. Ball volley tube; 10. Ball collection basin; 11. Basin frame; 12. Base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0021] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the automatic ball-collecting device for ping-pong balls in this embodiment includes a frame, a ball-blocking net, a base plate 12, a ball-collecting pocket 5, and a suction mechanism. The frame includes a frame 2 and leg supports 4 connected to the lower two sides of the frame 2. The ball-blocking net includes a front net 3 and a rear net 1. The upper end of the rear net 1 is located in the middle of the frame 2, and the side of the rear net 1 is connected to the frame 2. The lower end of the rear net 1 and the front net 3 are connected to the leg supports 4. The upper edge of the rear net 1 is higher than the upper edge of the front net 3, which is used to block the ping-pong ball so that the ping-pong ball falls between the front net 3 and the rear net 1. Generally, the rear net 1 is higher than the tabletop of the ping-pong table. When the ping-pong ball bounces to the rear net 1, it will fall downwards between the front net 3 and the rear net 1.

[0022] The base plate 12 is inclinedly connected to the two side legs 4. Specifically, the legs 4 include a high support leg and a low support leg, which are connected to the front side of the frame 2. The high end of the base plate 12 is connected to the high support leg, and the low end of the base plate 12 is connected to the low support leg. To facilitate the installation of the base plate 12, the legs 4 can be F-shaped. After the upper end of the legs 4 is fixed to the frame 2, the lower end of the legs 4 and the lower end of the frame 2 form a stable support point.

[0023] The base plate 12 is located between the front net 3 and the rear net 1, with the lower edges of the front net 3 and the rear net 1 connected to the front and rear sides of the base plate 12, respectively. The lower end of the rear net 1 and the front net 3 also have a certain inclination, forming a V-shaped groove between the lower end of the rear net 1, the front net 3, and the base plate 12, so that the ping-pong ball will eventually land on the base plate 12. The ball collecting pocket 5 is located on the lower side of the base plate 12, with an opening at the top that is either lower than or flush with the base plate 12, allowing it to collect ping-pong balls falling from above. The suction mechanism is located on the side of the frame, above the ball collecting pocket, and is used to suction the ping-pong ball.

[0024] Specifically, the suction mechanism includes a ball guide tube 6, a vacuum pump 8, a ball suction box 7, and a ball chute tube 9. One end of the ball guide tube 6 is connected to the lower end of the ball collection bag 5. Specifically, the ball collection bag 5 is a funnel-shaped structure with a larger upper end and a smaller lower end. The ball guide tube 6 is connected to the lower end of the ball collection bag 5 so that the ping-pong ball can enter the ball guide tube 6.

[0025] The suction box 7 is located above the ball collecting bag 5. The other end of the ball guide tube 6 is connected to the suction box 7. The suction port of the vacuum pump 8 is connected to the suction box 7. The upper end of the ball venting tube 9 is connected to the suction box 7, and the lower end of the ball venting tube 9 is higher than the upper end of the ball collecting bag 5. The lower end of the suction box 7 is located on an inclined surface. The upper end of the ball guide tube 6 is connected to the upper end of the inclined surface, and the ball venting tube 9 is connected to the lower end of the inclined surface. The vacuum pump 8 is connected to the upper end of the suction box 7 and is located between the ball guide tube 6 and the ball venting tube 9.

[0026] A basin frame 11 is provided on the side of the frame, and a ball collecting basin 10 is provided on the basin frame 11. The ball collecting basin 10 is located at the lower end of the volleyball tube 9.

[0027] When in use, the ping-pong ball is blocked by the rear net 1 and falls onto the base plate 12. Under the action of gravity, it rolls into the ball collection bag 5 and is then sucked up by the suction mechanism. Specifically, after the ping-pong ball is collected into the ball collection bag 5, the vacuum pump 8 is activated, and a negative pressure is formed in the ball suction box 7. The ping-pong ball in the ball collection bag 5 can be sucked into the ball suction box 7 by the ball guide tube 6 and discharged into the ball collection basin 10 by the ball volley tube 9. Players can move the ball collection basin 10 and the ping-pong ball inside to the side of the table for training. Players do not need to bend over, making it more convenient to use.

[0028] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A table tennis ball collecting net automatic ball suction device, characterized in that, It comprises: a skeleton, which comprises a frame and leg supports connected to both sides of the lower end of the frame; a ball blocking net, which comprises a front net and a back net, the upper end of the back net is located in the middle of the frame, the side edges of the back net are connected to the frame, the lower end of the back net and the front net are connected to the leg supports, the upper edge of the back net is higher than that of the front net, and the back net is used to block table tennis balls so that the table tennis balls fall between the front net and the back net; a bottom plate, which is connected to both sides of the leg supports in an inclined manner, the bottom plate is located between the front net and the back net, and the lower edges of the front net and the back net are connected to the front and rear edges of the bottom plate, respectively; a ball collecting pocket, which is located on the lower side of the bottom plate, and the upper end of the ball collecting pocket is open, which is lower than or flush with the bottom plate; a suction mechanism, which is located on the side of the skeleton and above the ball collecting pocket, and is used to suck table tennis balls.

2. The automatic table tennis ball collecting and sucking device according to claim 1, wherein the suction mechanism comprises a ball guide pipe, a vacuum pump, a ball sucking box and a ball discharging pipe, one end of the ball guide pipe is in communication with the lower end of the ball collecting pocket, the ball sucking box is located above the ball collecting pocket, the other end of the ball guide pipe is in communication with the ball sucking box, the suction port of the vacuum pump is in communication with the ball sucking box, the upper end of the ball discharging pipe is in communication with the ball sucking box, and the lower end of the ball discharging pipe is higher than the upper end of the ball collecting pocket.

3. The automatic table tennis ball collecting and sucking device according to claim 2, wherein a basin support is arranged on the side of the skeleton, and a ball collecting basin is arranged on the basin support, and the ball collecting basin is located at the lower end of the ball discharging pipe.

4. The automatic table tennis ball collecting and sucking device according to claim 2, wherein an inclined surface is arranged at the lower end of the ball sucking box, the upper end of the ball guide pipe is in communication with the upper end of the inclined surface, and the ball discharging pipe is connected to the lower end of the inclined surface.

5. The automatic table tennis ball collecting and sucking device according to claim 2, wherein the vacuum pump is connected to the upper end of the ball sucking box, and the vacuum pump is located between the ball guide pipe and the ball discharging pipe.

6. The automatic table tennis ball collecting and sucking device according to claim 1, wherein a V-shaped groove is formed between the lower end of the back net, the front net and the bottom plate.

7. The automatic table tennis ball collecting and sucking device according to claim 1, wherein the ball collecting pocket is in the shape of a funnel with a large upper end and a small lower end.

8. The automatic table tennis ball collecting and sucking device according to claim 1, wherein the leg supports comprise high support legs and low support legs, the high support legs and the low support legs are connected to the front side of the frame, the high end of the bottom plate is connected to the high support legs, and the low end of the bottom plate is connected to the low support legs. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​