Golf ball discharging equipment capable of stably conveying golf balls

Abstract

The utility model discloses a ball outlet device capable of stably conveying golf balls, which relates to the technical field of golf training equipment and comprises a base, a ball arranging mechanism, an auxiliary conveying mechanism and a ball feeding mechanism. The ball arranging mechanism is arranged in the ball collecting groove and used for sequentially feeding the golf balls in the ball collecting groove into the ball conveying channel, and the auxiliary conveying mechanism comprises a plurality of conveying wheels which are rotatably arranged in the ball conveying channel and arranged at intervals in the conveying direction of the ball conveying channel. The ball arranging mechanism pushes the multiple golf balls in the ball conveying channel in the conveying direction, and the conveying wheels rotate when making contact with the surfaces of the golf balls so that the golf balls can be conveyed in the conveying direction of the ball conveying channel. Therefore, through the arrangement of the conveying wheels, the resistance borne by the golf balls when the golf balls move in the ball conveying channel can be reduced, and the operation power of the ball sorting mechanism can be reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to golf training equipment technical field, especially relate to a ball equipment that stably transports golf. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the existing golf ball equipment, the design of the ball channel is one of the key factors affecting the performance and stability of the equipment. The existing golf ball equipment usually adopts the way of motor driving turntable to sort balls, and transports the golf balls from the ball storage area to the ball outlet through the ball channel. However, the ball channel of many existing devices has a large resistance, which requires the motor to exert more power to overcome the resistance, and long-term high-load operation is easy to cause motor overload, thereby affecting the normal operation of the equipment, and even may cause failure or damage. SUMMARY

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a ball equipment that stably transports golf, which aims to solve the problem that the existing golf ball equipment is easy to appear high load when transporting balls.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the ball equipment that stably transports golf provided by the utility model comprises:

[0005] A base has a ball collecting groove and a ball channel communicating with the ball collecting groove;

[0006] A ball sorting mechanism is arranged in the ball collecting groove for transporting the golf balls in the ball collecting groove to the ball channel;

[0007] An auxiliary conveying mechanism comprises a plurality of conveying wheels, the plurality of conveying wheels are rotatably arranged in the ball channel and are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the ball channel, and the conveying wheels are used for slidingly abutting the golf balls to transmit the golf balls along the conveying direction of the ball channel;

[0008] A ball feeding mechanism is arranged on the base for transporting the golf balls in the ball channel to the outside of the base.

[0009] In an embodiment, the ball channel comprises a first conveying section extending in a first direction and a second conveying section extending in a second direction, the plurality of conveying wheels are arranged in the first conveying section and arranged at intervals along the first direction, and / or the plurality of conveying wheels are arranged in the second conveying section and arranged at intervals along the second direction.

[0010] In an embodiment, the ball outlet device for stably conveying golf balls further comprises a partition assembly enclosing the ball conveying passage with the base, and the auxiliary conveying mechanism further comprises a connecting member connecting the partition assembly and / or the base with the conveying wheel.

[0011] In an embodiment, the base is provided with a first ball groove in the first conveying section extending in the first direction, and the first ball groove has a width smaller than the diameter of a golf ball.

[0012] In an embodiment, the partition assembly in the second conveying section is provided with a second ball groove and a third ball groove extending in the second direction, and the second ball groove and the third ball groove are respectively arranged at the bottom and the top of the ball conveying passage, and the second ball groove and the third ball groove have a width smaller than the diameter of a golf ball.

[0013] In an embodiment, the ball arranging mechanism comprises a motor and a rotating disc rotatably arranged on the base and drivingly connected with the motor, the rotating disc is at least partially arranged in the ball collecting groove and is spaced apart from the limiting assembly to form the ball inlet passage, and the rotating disc is provided with a plurality of clamping grooves circumferentially spaced apart, the motor drives the rotating disc to rotate and convey the golf balls from the ball inlet passage to the ball conveying passage through the clamping grooves.

[0014] In an embodiment, the ball outlet device for stably conveying golf balls further comprises a limiting assembly arranged in the ball collecting groove, the ball conveying passage has a ball inlet hole communicating with the ball collecting groove, the limiting assembly is arranged close to the ball inlet hole and is spaced apart from the rotating disc to form a ball inlet passage communicating with the ball inlet hole, and the ball inlet passage is used for sequentially passing the golf balls.

[0015] In an embodiment, the ball outlet device for stably conveying golf balls further comprises a guide assembly arranged on the base and comprising a first guide member and a second guide member, the first guide member has a first guide inclined surface 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 balls into the ball collecting groove, and the second guide member is arranged on the side of the limiting assembly away from the ball arranging mechanism and has a second guide inclined surface arranged upwardly from one end close to the first guide inclined surface to one end away from the first guide inclined surface, the first guide inclined surface and the second guide inclined surface form a recessed groove communicating with the ball collecting groove for moving the golf balls in the recessed groove and the ball collecting groove.

[0016] In an embodiment, the upper ball mechanism comprises a driving assembly and a lifting seat, the lifting seat is drivingly connected with the driving assembly to move up and down along the height direction of the base for lifting the golf balls in the ball conveying channel to a preset height.

[0017] In an embodiment, the ball outlet device for stably conveying golf balls further comprises a control mechanism, the control mechanism comprises a controller and a sensor, the sensor is arranged on the lifting seat, the controller and the sensor are electrically connected with the driving assembly, the sensor is used for detecting the golf balls on the lifting seat and sending a detection signal, and the controller is used for controlling the driving assembly to work to drive the lifting seat to lift when receiving the detection signal of the sensor.

[0018] The technical scheme of the utility model discloses adopts the auxiliary conveying mechanism to reduce the output power required for the ball outlet device for stably conveying golf balls to convey the golf balls, specifically, the ball outlet device for stably conveying golf balls comprises a base, a ball arranging mechanism, an auxiliary conveying mechanism and an upper ball mechanism, one end of the base is provided with a ball collecting groove, the base is provided with a ball conveying channel communicated with the ball collecting groove along the length direction, the ball arranging mechanism is arranged in the ball collecting groove to sequentially send the golf balls in the ball collecting groove into the ball conveying channel, the auxiliary conveying mechanism comprises a plurality of conveying wheels, the plurality of conveying wheels are rotatably arranged in the ball conveying channel and are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the ball conveying channel, the ball arranging mechanism pushes the plurality of golf balls in the ball conveying channel along the conveying direction, and the conveying wheels rotate when being in contact with the surface of the golf balls to convey the golf balls along the conveying direction of the ball conveying channel. As can be seen above, by arranging the conveying wheels, the resistance suffered by the golf balls when moving in the ball conveying channel can be reduced, the operation power of the ball arranging mechanism can be reduced, and damage caused by long-time high-load operation can be prevented. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the following embodiment or prior art description will be briefly introduced, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and other drawings can be obtained according to the structures shown in these drawings without the creative labor for the ordinary skilled in the art.

[0020] Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the ball outlet device for stably conveying golf balls provided by the utility model in an embodiment is provided.

[0021] Figure 2 The internal structure schematic diagram of the ball outlet device for stably conveying golf balls provided by the utility model in an embodiment is provided.

[0022] Figure 3 The internal structure schematic diagram of the ball outlet device for stably conveying golf balls provided by the utility model in an embodiment is provided.Figure 2 A local enlarged view at B;

[0023] Figure 4 For Figure 2 A top view of a ball delivery device for stably conveying golf balls;

[0024] Figure 5 An internal structure schematic view of another embodiment of the ball delivery device for stably conveying golf balls provided by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 For Figure 5 A local enlarged view at B;

[0026] Figure 7 For Figure 5 A sectional view in the direction of C-C;

[0027] Figure 8 A split schematic view of the ball feeding mechanism in an embodiment of the ball delivery device for stably conveying golf balls provided by the utility model.

[0028] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] 100, a ball delivery device for stably conveying golf balls; 110, a base; 110a, a ball collecting groove; 110b, a ball conveying channel; 110c, a ball inlet hole; 110d, a first ball groove; 111, a first limiting piece; 112, a second limiting piece; 120, a guide assembly; 120a, a recessed groove; 121, a first guide piece; 122, a second guide piece; 123, a third guide piece; 130, a ball arranging mechanism; 131, a motor; 132, a rotating disc; 133, a baffle; 1331, a third limiting piece; 1332, a fourth limiting piece; 140, a ball feeding mechanism; 141, a driving assembly; 1411, a driving piece; 1412, a transmission piece; 142, a lifting seat; 1421, a lifting platform; 1422, a ball seat; 1422a, a through hole; 1424, a driven piece; 143, a guide column; 150, a partition plate assembly; 151, a first partition plate; 151a, a second ball groove; 152, a second partition plate; 152a, a third ball groove; 160, an auxiliary conveying mechanism; 161, a conveying wheel; 162, a connecting piece; 163, a rotating shaft; 170, a top plate; 170a, a ball outlet hole; 180, a sensor.

[0030] The utility model realizes the purpose, functional characteristics and advantages, which will be further explained in combination with embodiments and with reference to the drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] This invention proposes a ball-delivery device for stable delivery of golf balls.

[0035] Please see Figures 1 to 6The ball feeding device 100 for stably feeding golf balls includes a base 110, a ball arranging mechanism 130, an auxiliary feeding mechanism 160, and a ball feeding mechanism 140. The base 110 is provided with a ball collecting groove 110a at one end thereof. The base 110 is provided with a ball conveying passage 110b extending in a length direction thereof and communicating with the ball collecting groove 110a. The ball conveying passage 110b has a ball inlet hole 110c and a ball outlet hole 170a. The ball inlet hole 110c of the ball conveying passage 110b communicates with the ball collecting groove 110a. The ball feeding mechanism 140 is provided with a top plate 170 above the ball feeding mechanism 140. The ball outlet hole 170a is formed in the top plate 170. The ball arranging mechanism 130 is arranged in the ball collecting groove 110a and used to sequentially feed the golf balls in the ball collecting groove 110a into the ball conveying passage 110b. The auxiliary feeding mechanism 160 includes a plurality of conveying wheels 161. The plurality of conveying wheels 161 are rotatably arranged in the ball conveying passage 110b and are arranged in a spaced manner along a conveying direction of the ball conveying passage 110b. The ball arranging mechanism 130 pushes the plurality of golf balls in the ball conveying passage 110b along the conveying direction. When the conveying wheels 161 contact the surfaces of the golf balls, the conveying wheels 161 rotate to convey the golf balls along the conveying direction of the ball conveying passage 110b. As can be seen from the above, the conveying wheels 161 are arranged to reduce the resistance of the golf balls when moving in the ball conveying passage 110b, which is beneficial to reduce the operating power of the ball arranging mechanism 130 and prevent damage caused by long-time high-load operation.

[0036] In an embodiment, the ball conveying passage 110b includes a first conveying section extending along a first direction and a second conveying section extending along a second direction. The plurality of conveying wheels 161 are arranged in the first conveying section and arranged in a spaced manner along the first direction. The plurality of conveying wheels 161 are arranged in the second conveying section and arranged in a spaced manner along the second direction.

[0037] As Figure 7As shown in the utility model one embodiment, the ball channel 110b includes a first conveying section and a second conveying section, specifically, the first conveying section is arranged close to the ball inlet hole 110c and horizontally conveys golf balls along a first direction, the second conveying section is in communication with the first conveying section and is arranged to extend upwardly along a second direction, when the golf ball moves to the end of the second conveying section, it enters the ball lifting mechanism 140, and the golf ball is ejected from the ball outlet hole 170a by the ball lifting mechanism 140. The number of the conveying wheels 161 is set to be multiple, three conveying wheels 161 are arranged in the first conveying section of the ball channel 110b along the conveying direction, and the three conveying wheels 161 are arranged on the sidewall of the ball channel 110b at intervals; four conveying wheels 161 are arranged in the second conveying section of the ball channel 110b, and the four conveying wheels 161 are arranged at the end of the second conveying section close to the first conveying section and at the bottom of the ball channel 110b, so as to reduce the resistance received by the golf ball at the initial section of the rising stage. In some other embodiments of the utility model, the distribution position of the conveying wheels 161 can also be arranged at the top of the ball channel 110b, and the number of the conveying wheels 161 can also be set to be two, five or six and the like, and the specific number is not limited.

[0038] In an embodiment, the ball outlet device 100 for stably conveying golf balls further comprises a partition assembly 150, the partition assembly 150 and the base 110 form a ball channel 110b, and the auxiliary conveying mechanism 160 further comprises a connecting piece 162, and the conveying wheels 161 are connected to the partition assembly 150 and / or the base 110 through the connecting piece 162.

[0039] As shown in FIGS. 3 to Figure 5 As shown in the utility model one embodiment, the ball outlet device 100 for stably conveying golf balls further comprises a partition assembly 150, specifically, the partition assembly 150 is arranged on the side of the baffle 133 away from the ball collecting groove 110a and forms a ball channel 110b with the base 110, the width of the ball channel 110b matches the golf ball, the golf ball can only pass through the ball channel 110b one by one, the auxiliary conveying mechanism 160 further comprises a connecting piece 162 and a rotating shaft 163, the connecting piece 162 is fixed on the base 110 or the partition assembly 150, and the conveying wheels 161 are rotatably arranged on the connecting piece 162 through the rotating shaft 163, when the golf ball moves in the ball channel 110b along the conveying direction, the surface of the golf ball slides against the conveying wheels 161, and the conveying wheels 161 rotate to assist the golf ball to move along the ball channel 110b.

[0040] In an embodiment, the base 110 is provided with a first ball groove 110d along the first conveying section in the first direction, and the width of the first ball groove 110d is smaller than the diameter of the golf ball.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6In the embodiment of the utility model, the first ball groove 110d is long strip shape in the first direction and the width is less than the diameter of the golf ball, when the golf ball enters the first ball groove 110d from the ball hole 110c to the first conveying section of the ball conveying channel 110b, the surface of the ball slides and abuts to the two edges of the first ball groove 110d, it can be understood that the first ball groove 110d can restrict the position of the golf ball in the first conveying section, and reduce the contact area of the base 110 and the golf ball, and further reduce the friction.

[0042] In an embodiment, the second ball groove 151a and the third ball groove 152a are arranged on the baffle assembly 150 in the second conveying section, the second ball groove 151a and the third ball groove 152a are arranged on the bottom and the top of the ball conveying channel 110b respectively, and the width of the second ball groove 151a and the third ball groove 152a is less than the diameter of the golf ball.

[0043] Further, please refer to Figure 5 And Figure 6 In the embodiment of the utility model, the baffle assembly 150 includes the first baffle 151 and the second baffle 152 arranged in the second conveying section, the first baffle 151 and the second baffle 152 are arranged on the bottom and the top of the ball conveying channel 110b respectively, and the second ball groove 151a extending in the second direction is arranged on the first baffle 151, the third ball groove 152a extending in the second direction is arranged on the second baffle 152, and the width of the second ball groove 151a and the third ball groove 152a is less than the diameter of the golf ball, when the golf ball moves from the conveying wheel 161 to the first baffle 151 and the second baffle 152, the surface of the ball slides and abuts to the four edges of the first ball groove 110d and the second ball groove 151a, it can be understood that the second ball groove 151a and the third ball groove 152a can restrict the position of the golf ball in the second conveying section, and reduce the contact area of the first baffle 151 and the second baffle 152 and the golf ball, and further reduce the friction when the golf ball rises.

[0044] In an embodiment, the ball arranging mechanism 130 includes the motor 131 and the rotating disc 132, the rotating disc 132 is rotatably arranged on the base 110 and is drivingly connected with the motor 131, the rotating disc 132 is at least partially located in the ball collecting groove 110a and is spaced apart from the limiting assembly to form the ball inlet channel, and a plurality of clamping grooves are circumferentially spaced apart on the rotating disc 132, the motor 131 drives the rotating disc 132 to rotate and sequentially convey the golf ball from the ball inlet channel to the ball conveying channel 110b through the clamping grooves.

[0045] As Figures 1 to 4As 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.

[0046] In one embodiment, the ball delivery device 100 for stably delivering golf balls further includes a limiting component disposed in the ball collecting groove 110a. The ball delivery 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 turntable 132 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.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the limiting component is located in the ball collecting groove 110a near the ball-scooping hole 110c and spaced apart from the ball-sorting mechanism 130 to form a ball-scooping channel in the ball collecting groove 110a. The ball-scooping channel is connected to 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 and a second limiting member 112. The first limiting member 111 is a plate-shaped structure and has a certain height from the base 110. The side of the first limiting member 111 facing the ball-sorting mechanism 130 extends in a streamlined curved shape along the conveying direction of the ball-scooping channel and is spaced apart from the ball-sorting mechanism 130 to form a ball-scooping channel. The width of the ball-scooping 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-scooping hole 110c at a time, which can ensure the orderly delivery of golf balls.

[0048] The second limiting member 112 is a rotatable guide wheel. The first limiting member 111 is provided with a through hole at one end away from the ball inlet hole 110c. The base 110 is provided with a support column. The support column extends from the through hole to above the second limiting member 112 at an end away from the base 110. The second limiting member 112 is rotatably arranged at the upper end of the support column. During the movement of the ball arrangement mechanism 130, the surface of the golf ball abuts against the second limiting member 112 when the golf ball enters the ball channel. The second limiting member 112 rotates and assists the ball arrangement mechanism 130 to transport the golf ball, so as to reduce the friction and make the ball entering more smooth.

[0049] Further, the ball collecting groove 110a is provided with a baffle 133. The baffle 133 has a gap and forms the ball inlet hole 110c together with the base 110. In order to further reduce the failure rate of the ball arrangement, the side of the baffle 133 facing the ball collecting groove 110a is provided with a third limiting member 1331 protruding. The third limiting member 1331 is a cylindrical structure and is arranged above the ball inlet hole 110c. The third limiting member 1331 protrudes towards the second limiting member 112, so as to block other golf balls in the ball collecting groove 110a from entering the ball channel. If there is no third limiting member 1331 to block, the golf balls outside the ball channel will fall above the ball channel. The golf balls in the ball channel will be driven and abut against the baffle 133, which will cause jamming. The third limiting member 1331 can further improve the stability of the ball arrangement.

[0050] Further, the baffle 133 extends along the width direction of the base 110. The limiting assembly further includes a fourth limiting member 1332 arranged on the baffle 133. The fourth limiting member 1332 is located on the side of the ball inlet hole 110c away from the third limiting member 1331 and protrudes away from the motor 131. The protruding arrangement of the fourth limiting member 1332 can prevent the golf ball from staying above the rotating disc 132. The side of the fourth limiting member 1332 close to the ball inlet hole 110c is provided with an inclined surface, which is used for leaving a space for the golf ball and guiding the golf ball. As known above, the third limiting member 1331 and the fourth limiting member 1332 can limit the movement path of the golf ball and further reduce the risk of failure.

[0051] In one embodiment, the ball delivery device 100 for stably conveying golf balls further includes a guide assembly 120. The guide assembly 120 is disposed on the base 110 and 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 disposed 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 to allow the golf ball to move within the recessed groove 120a and the ball collecting groove 110a.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] likeFigure 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.

[0055] In one embodiment, the ball-loading mechanism 140 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 lift the golf ball in the ball-carrying channel 110b to a preset height.

[0056] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the ball-raising mechanism 140 includes a drive assembly 141 and a lifting seat 142. Specifically, the drive assembly 141 includes a drive component 1411 and a transmission component 1412. The lifting seat 142 includes a lifting platform 1421. Two guide columns 143 are arranged on the base 110 along the height direction. The lifting platform 1421 has guide holes corresponding to the two guide columns 143. A linear bearing (not shown) matching the guide column 143 can be installed in the guide hole so that the lifting platform 1421 can be slidably mounted on the two guide columns 143. The driving component 1411 is a rotatable gear disk. The transmission component 1412 is mounted on the gear disk and has a groove along the radial direction of the gear disk. The lifting platform 1421 has a rod-shaped follower 1424 protruding from the side facing the driving component 1411. The end of the follower 1424 away from the lifting platform 1421 is located in the groove of the transmission component 1412. The gear disk rotates clockwise or counterclockwise so that the follower 1424 slides against the side wall of the groove of the transmission component 1412, thereby driving the lifting platform 1421 to move up and down along the axis of the guide post 143 and sending the golf ball out from the ball outlet 170a.

[0057] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the drive component 1411 is driven by a gear disk structure. In some other embodiments of this utility model, the drive component 141 can also use a telescopic linkage, crank rocker, or other structures to control the movement of the lifting platform 1421. No specific limitation is made here.

[0058] In one embodiment, the ball delivery device 100 for stably delivering golf balls further includes a control mechanism, which includes a controller and a sensor 180. The sensor 180 is disposed on the lifting seat 142. The controller, the sensor 180, and the drive assembly 141 are electrically connected. The sensor 180 is used to detect the golf ball on the lifting seat 142 and send a detection signal. The controller is used to control the drive assembly 141 to work when it receives the detection signal from the sensor 180, so as to drive the lifting seat 142 to rise and fall.

[0059] like Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the ball-dispensing device 100 for stably conveying golf balls further includes a control mechanism. The control mechanism includes a controller and a sensor 180 electrically connected to the controller. The sensor 180 is disposed on the lifting platform 1421 of the lifting seat 142. A ball seat 1422 is disposed on the lifting platform 1421. Specifically, the ball seat 1422 is disposed above 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 conveying channel 110b enters the ball-loading mechanism 140, it falls into the limiting groove of the ball seat 1422 and is positioned. The lifting platform 1421 rises and delivers 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.

[0060] Further, the controller is also electrically connected with the ball arranging mechanism 130 and the driving assembly 141, when the sensor 180 does not detect that the golf ball is placed on the ball seat 1422, the sensor 180 sends a first signal to the controller, the controller receives the first signal of the sensor 180 and controls the driving assembly 141 to move the lifting seat 142 downward to a preset position in the ball outlet hole 170a, and then controls the ball arranging mechanism 130 to operate to move the golf ball in the ball moving channel 110b to the ball seat 1422; at this time, when the sensor 180 detects the golf ball on the ball seat 1422, the sensor 180 sends a second signal to the controller, the controller controls the ball arranging mechanism 130 to stop operating, and controls the driving assembly 141 to move the lifting seat 142 upward to make the golf ball on the ball seat 1422 extend out of the ball outlet hole 170a, when the user hits the golf ball on the ball seat 1422, the sensor 180 detects that the ball seat 1422 is empty and sends a first signal to the controller again, the controller controls the driving assembly 141 to move the lifting seat 142 downward to the preset position in the ball outlet hole 170a, and enters the next ball feeding cycle.

[0061] As can be seen from the above, by arranging the through hole 1422a of the ball seat 1422 and one sensor 180, the number of sensors 180 is reduced under the condition of ensuring stable ball feeding, and the simple structure is beneficial to save cost and reduce the assembly difficulty of the equipment. It should be noted that in the embodiment, the ball seat 1422 and the lifting platform 1421 are in a split structure, and in some other embodiments of the present application, the ball seat 1422 and the lifting platform 1421 are integrally arranged, which is not limited here.

[0062] The above is only an exemplary embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent scope of the present application, and any equivalent structural transformation or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields under the technical concept of the present application is included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A ball delivery apparatus for stably delivering a golf ball, characterized by, The application relates to a golf ball conveying device, comprising: a base having a ball collecting groove and a ball conveying channel in communication with the ball collecting groove; a ball arranging mechanism arranged in the ball collecting groove and used for conveying golf balls in the ball collecting groove to the ball conveying channel; an auxiliary conveying mechanism comprising a plurality of conveying wheels rotatably arranged in the ball conveying channel and spaced along the conveying direction of the ball conveying channel, the conveying wheels being used for slidingly abutting the golf balls to transmit the golf balls along the conveying direction of the ball conveying channel; a ball lifting mechanism arranged on the base and used for conveying the golf balls in the ball conveying channel to outside of the base.

2. The stable delivery of golf ball launching device of claim 1, wherein, The ball conveying channel comprises a first conveying section extending along a first direction and a second conveying section extending along a second direction, the plurality of conveying wheels are arranged in the first conveying section and spaced along the first direction, and / or the plurality of conveying wheels are arranged in the second conveying section and spaced along the second direction.

3. The stable delivery of golf ball dispensing apparatus of claim 2 wherein, The ball conveying device further comprises a partition assembly enclosing the ball conveying channel together with the base, and the auxiliary conveying mechanism further comprises a connecting member connecting the partition assembly and / or the base with the conveying wheels.

4. The stable delivery of golf ball dispensing apparatus of claim 3 wherein, The base is provided with a first ball groove in the first conveying section extending along the first direction, the width of the first ball groove being smaller than the diameter of the golf ball.

5. The stable delivery of golf ball dispensing apparatus of claim 3 wherein, The partition assembly is provided with a second ball groove and a third ball groove in the second conveying section extending along the second direction, the second ball groove and the third ball groove being arranged at the bottom and the top of the ball conveying channel respectively, and the width of the second ball groove and the third ball groove being smaller than the diameter of the golf ball.

6. The stable golf ball delivery apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The ball arranging mechanism further comprises a limiting assembly arranged in the ball collecting groove, the ball arranging mechanism further comprises a motor and a rotating disc rotatably arranged on the base and drivingly connected with the motor, the rotating disc being at least partially arranged in the ball collecting groove and spaced from the limiting assembly to form a ball inlet channel, and the rotating disc being circumferentially provided with a plurality of clamping grooves, the motor driving the rotating disc to convey the golf balls from the ball inlet channel to the ball conveying channel through the clamping grooves.

7. The stable delivery of golf ball dispensing apparatus of claim 6 wherein, The ball conveying channel is provided with a ball inlet hole in communication with the ball collecting groove, the limiting assembly is arranged close to the ball inlet hole and spaced from the rotating disc to form the ball inlet channel in communication with the ball inlet hole, and the ball inlet channel is used for sequentially passing the golf balls.

8. The stable delivery of golf ball dispensing apparatus of claim 7 wherein, The ball outlet device for stably conveying golf balls further comprises a guide assembly arranged on the base and including a first guide member having a first guide slope downwardly arranged from an end away from the ball collecting groove to an end close to the ball collecting groove for guiding external golf balls into the ball collecting groove, and a second guide member arranged on a side of the limiting assembly away from the ball arranging mechanism and having a second guide slope upwardly arranged from an end close to the first guide slope to an end away from the first guide slope, the first guide slope and the second guide slope forming a recessed groove in communication with the ball collecting groove for movement of golf balls in the recessed groove and the ball collecting groove.

9. The stable delivery of golf ball teeing device of claim 1 wherein, The ball arranging mechanism includes a driving assembly and a lifting seat in driving connection with the driving assembly for moving the lifting seat up and down along the height direction of the base for lifting golf balls in the ball conveying channel to a preset height.

10. The stable delivery of golf ball dispensing apparatus of claim 9 wherein, The ball outlet device for stably conveying golf balls further comprises a control mechanism including a controller and a sensor arranged on the lifting seat, the controller and the sensor being electrically connected with the driving assembly, the sensor being used for detecting golf balls on the lifting seat and sending a detection signal, and the controller being used for controlling the driving assembly to work when receiving the detection signal of the sensor for driving the lifting seat to move up and down.

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