Novel billiard ball falling assembly of billiard ball collector
By introducing buffering and limiting devices into the billiard ball collector, the problem of collisions during the ball's fall is mitigated, wear is reduced, service life is extended, and the stability of the device is ensured.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
When billiard balls fall from the track to the collection tray, they are at high speed and are prone to colliding with each other, causing wear and tear and reducing the lifespan of the balls.
A novel billiard ball collector ball drop assembly was designed, including a buffer device and a limiting device. The buffer device reduces the impact force of the billiard ball through a buffer rod and a rotation damper, while the limiting device limits the rotation of the buffer rod through a silicone pillar and a return spring to prevent excessive rotation.
It effectively reduces the instantaneous impact force of billiard balls colliding, reduces wear, extends the service life of billiard balls, and ensures the stable operation of the buffer device.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ball collector, especially a new type of billiard ball collector falling ball subassembly. BACKGROUND
[0002] The billiard ball collector is a device for automatically collecting billiard balls, usually comprising a track system installed under a billiard table and a collection tray, the track system is used to guide the billiard balls to roll along a specific path and finally fall into the collection tray, when the billiard balls fall into the pocket, they will slide down along the track connected thereto, and convert the potential energy into kinetic energy by gravity, and roll quickly along the track, when the balls fall from the track to the collection tray, they are likely to collide with each other due to the high speed, which causes abrasion to the balls and reduces the service life of the balls, therefore, the utility model provides a new type of billiard ball collector falling ball subassembly. SUMMARY
[0003] The utility model aims at the problem of the background art that when the ball falls from the track to the collection tray, it is likely to collide with each other due to the high speed, which causes abrasion to the balls and reduces the service life of the balls, and provides a new type of billiard ball collector falling ball subassembly.
[0004] The utility model discloses a new type of billiard ball collector falling ball subassembly, which comprises a ball collector guide rail and further comprises:
[0005] A ball falling hole is opened in the guide rail, a collection rack is detachably installed below the ball falling hole, two sets of buffer devices are arranged between the ball falling hole and the collection rack, the buffer device comprises at least three sets of buffer rods rotatably installed, and a counterweight is slidably installed at the end of the buffer rod.
[0006] A limiting device is arranged below the buffer device and comprises a silica gel column.
[0007] Optionally, the collection rack is screw-connected to the lower side of the guide rail through a mounting piece, the included angle between the collection rack and the guide rail is 10-20 degrees, two sets of guide grooves are opened in the bottom of the collection rack, and a rubber pad is laid in the bottom of the collection rack.
[0008] Optionally, the buffer device further comprises a U-shaped piece, a bolt for connecting with the guide rail is arranged at the top of the U-shaped piece, a rotating shaft is fixedly installed in the U-shaped piece, and the buffer rods are rotatably connected to the rotating shaft.
[0009] Optionally, a rotating damper is fixedly installed between the buffer rod and the rotating shaft, and an anti-collision pad is fixedly installed on the side of the buffer rod close to the ball falling hole.
[0010] Optionally, the buffer device further includes a groove formed at the bottom of the end of the buffer rod, a sliding member that is slidably connected to the groove is fixedly installed at the bottom of the counterweight, and damping strips are fixedly installed on both sides of the groove.
[0011] Optionally, the limiting device includes a base fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the collection rack, a sleeve fixedly installed on the top of the base, and the silicone column slidably installed inside the sleeve.
[0012] Optionally, a return spring is fixedly installed between the bottom of the silicone column and the sleeve, a limiting ring is fixedly installed at the bottom of the silicone column to prevent the silicone column from detaching from the sleeve, and the base is fixedly connected to the collection rack by bolts.
[0013] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0014] 1. This utility model uses a buffer device so that when the billiard ball falls from the ball hole and hits the buffer rod, the buffer rod rotates to buffer the impact, reducing the impact force of the collision between the billiard balls, thereby reducing the wear caused by the collision between the balls and extending the service life of the billiard balls. At the same time, the anti-collision pad on the buffer rod further reduces the damage to the billiard balls caused by the impact force.
[0015] 2. This utility model uses a limiting device to limit the buffer rod, preventing it from rotating excessively. At the same time, the return spring allows the silicone column to quickly return to its original position after being subjected to force, continuing to play the role of limiting and buffering, thus ensuring the normal operation and stability of the buffer device.
[0016] This invention reduces the impact force of billiard balls during collisions through a buffer device, thereby reducing wear caused by the collisions and extending the lifespan of the billiard balls. At the same time, the anti-collision pad on the buffer bar further reduces the damage to the billiard balls caused by the impact force. In addition, the limiting device limits the buffer bar to prevent excessive rotation, ensuring the normal operation and stability of the buffer device. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model is provided;
[0018] Figure 2 A front view structural diagram of this utility model is provided;
[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the buffer device in this utility model is provided;
[0020] Figure 4 Give Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point A;
[0021] Figure 5A schematic diagram of the limiting device in this utility model is provided.
[0022] Reference numerals: 1. Guide rail; 2. Billiard ball; 3. Collection rack; 4. Guide groove; 5. Mounting component; 6. Buffer device; 7. Limiting device; 71. Base; 72. Sleeve; 73. Silicone pillar; 74. Return spring; 8. Ball drop hole; 9. U-shaped component; 10. Buffer rod; 101. Slide groove; 11. Anti-collision pad; 12. Rotation damper; 13. Counterweight; 14. Sliding component; 15. Damping strip. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.
[0024] The components of the present invention embodiments described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention.
[0025] Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0027] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0029] Example
[0030] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this utility model proposes a novel billiard ball collector ball dropping assembly, including a ball collector guide rail 1 and a ball dropping hole 8 opened on the guide rail 1. A collecting rack 3 is detachably installed below the ball dropping hole 8. The collecting rack 3 is threadedly connected to the bottom of the guide rail 1 through a mounting piece 5. After the billiard ball 2 falls into the hole, it slides down the ball collector guide rail 1 until it reaches the ball dropping hole 8 on the guide rail 1 and falls through the ball dropping hole 8. The included angle between the collecting rack 3 and the guide rail 1 is preferably 15 degrees. Two sets of guide grooves 4 are opened at the bottom of the collecting rack 3. The guide grooves 4 are used to guide the billiard ball 2 to roll to the end of the collecting rack 3. A rubber pad is laid at the bottom of the collecting rack 3. The rubber pad is used to further buffer the impact of the billiard ball 2.
[0031] like Figures 3-4 As shown, two sets of buffer devices 6 are provided between the ball drop hole 8 and the collection rack 3. The buffer device 6 includes at least three sets of rotatably mounted buffer rods 10. A counterweight 13 is slidably mounted inside the end of the buffer rod 10. The buffer device 6 also includes a U-shaped part 9. The top of the U-shaped part 9 is provided with a bolt for connecting with the guide rail 1. A rotating shaft is fixedly installed inside the U-shaped part 9. The buffer rods 10 are all rotatably connected to the rotating shaft. A rotation damper 12 is fixedly installed between the buffer rod 10 and the rotating shaft. During the fall of the billiard ball 2, it first impacts the buffer rod 10. The impact force of the billiard ball 2 causes the buffer rod 10 to rotate around the rotating shaft. At the same time, the rotation damper 12 generates a damping torque, which slows down the rotation speed of the buffer rod 10 and achieves the initial buffering of the billiard ball.
[0032] The buffer rod 10 has an anti-collision pad 11 fixedly installed on the side near the ball drop hole 8. The anti-collision pad 11 is used to reduce the local impact force on the billiard ball 2 and reduce wear. The buffer device 6 also includes a groove 101 opened at the bottom of the end of the buffer rod 10. The bottom of the counterweight block 13 is fixedly installed with a sliding member 14 that is slidably connected to the groove 101. As the buffer rod 10 rotates, the counterweight block 13 slides along the groove 101 under the constraint of inertia and the groove 101, thereby changing the center of gravity distribution of the buffer rod 10 and adjusting the rotational inertia of the buffer rod 10, so as to ensure that the buffer rod 10 can smoothly buffer the impact force of the billiard ball 2. Damping strips 15 are fixedly installed on both sides of the groove 101. The damping strips 15 are used to restrict the free sliding of the counterweight block 13.
[0033] like Figure 5 As shown, the limiting device 7 includes a silicone column 73 slidably installed below the buffer device 6. The limiting device includes a base 71 fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the collection rack 3. A sleeve 72 is fixedly installed on the top of the base 71. The silicone column 73 is slidably installed inside the sleeve 72. A return spring 74 is fixedly installed between the bottom of the silicone column 73 and the sleeve 72. A limiting ring is fixedly installed at the bottom of the silicone column 73 to prevent the silicone column 73 from detaching from the sleeve 72. The base 71 is fixedly connected to the collection rack 3 by bolts. When the buffer rod 10 rotates to a certain angle, it first contacts the silicone column 73. When the silicone column 73 is squeezed by the buffer rod 10, it slides into the sleeve 72, compressing the return spring 74, which plays a secondary buffering role. At the same time, it limits the maximum rotation angle of the buffer rod 10 to prevent the buffer rod 10 from rotating excessively. When the billiard ball 2 falls into the collection rack 3 and the impact force disappears, the return spring 74 pushes the silicone column 73 to reset. The buffer rod 10 resets under the gravity of the counterweight 13 and the damping action of the rotation damper 12.
[0034] Working Principle: In the working process of this utility model, after the billiard ball 2 falls into the hole, it slides down along the ball collector guide rail 1 until it reaches the ball drop hole 8 on the guide rail 1 and falls through the ball drop hole 8. During the fall of the billiard ball 2, it first impacts the buffer rod 10. Since the buffer rod 10 is rotatably installed in the U-shaped part 9 through the rotating damper 12 and the rotating shaft, the impact force of the billiard ball 2 causes the buffer rod 10 to rotate around the rotating shaft. At the same time, the rotating damper 12 generates a damping torque, which slows down the rotation speed of the buffer rod 10, thus achieving initial buffering of the billiard ball. During this process, the anti-collision pad 11 on the buffer rod 10 is used to reduce the local impact force on the billiard ball 2 and reduce wear. As the buffer rod 10 rotates, the counterweight block 13 at the end slides along the slide groove 101 under the constraint of inertia and the slide groove 101. The damping strips 15 on both sides of the slide 101 are used to restrict the free sliding of the counterweight 13, thereby changing the center of gravity distribution of the buffer rod 10 and adjusting the rotational inertia of the buffer rod 10. This ensures that the buffer rod 10 can smoothly buffer the impact of the billiard ball 2. When the buffer rod 10 rotates to a certain angle, it first contacts the silicone column 73 in the limiting device 7. When the silicone column 73 is squeezed by the buffer rod 10, it will slide into the sleeve 72, compressing the return spring 74, which plays a secondary buffering role. At the same time, it limits the maximum rotation angle of the buffer rod 10 to prevent the buffer rod 10 from rotating excessively. When the billiard ball 2 falls into the collection rack 3 and the impact force disappears, the return spring 74 pushes the silicone column 73 to return to its original position. The buffer rod 10 returns to its original position under the gravity of the counterweight 13 and the damping action of the rotation damper 12.
[0035] When multiple balls fall continuously from the ball drop hole 8, the buffer device is equipped with at least three sets of buffer rods 10. Each ball will hit a different buffer rod 10, achieving group buffering. Each buffer rod 10 works according to the working mechanism of a single ball impact, buffering and decelerating the corresponding ball 2, avoiding multiple balls hitting the same buffer rod 10 at the same time, which would result in poor buffering effect. After being buffered, the balls 2 fall into the collection rack 3 in sequence. The balls 2 rely on gravity to roll along the guide groove 4 in the collection rack 3, achieving orderly collection and avoiding the accumulation and collision of the balls 2 in the collection rack 3.
[0036] The above specific embodiments are merely several optional embodiments of this utility model. Based on the technical solution of this utility model and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments.
Claims
1. A novel billiard ball collector ball drop assembly, comprising a ball collector guide rail (1), characterized in that, Also includes: A ball-dropping hole (8) is opened on the guide rail (1). A collection rack (3) is detachably installed below the ball-dropping hole (8). Two sets of buffer devices (6) are provided between the ball-dropping hole (8) and the collection rack (3). The buffer device (6) includes at least three sets of rotatably installed buffer rods (10). A counterweight (13) is slidably installed at the end of the buffer rod (10). The limiting device (7) includes multiple sets of silicone pillars (73) that are slidably installed below the buffer device (6).
2. The novel billiard ball collector ball-dropping assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collection rack (3) is threadedly connected to the guide rail (1) via the mounting part (5). The angle between the collection rack (3) and the guide rail (1) is 10-20 degrees. Two sets of guide grooves (4) are provided at the bottom of the collection rack (3). A rubber pad is laid at the bottom of the collection rack (3).
3. The novel billiard ball collector ball-dropping assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buffer device (6) also includes a U-shaped component (9), the top of which is provided with a bolt for connecting with the guide rail (1), and a rotating shaft is fixedly installed inside the U-shaped component (9), and the buffer rods (10) are all rotatably connected to the rotating shaft.
4. The novel billiard ball collector ball-dropping assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, A rotation damper (12) is fixedly installed between the buffer rod (10) and the rotating shaft, and an anti-collision pad (11) is fixedly installed on the side of the buffer rod (10) near the ball drop hole (8).
5. The novel billiard ball collector ball-dropping assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The buffer device (6) further includes a groove (101) at the bottom of the end of the buffer rod (10), a sliding member (14) that is slidably connected to the groove (101) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the counterweight (13), and damping strips (15) are fixedly installed on both sides of the groove (101).
6. The novel billiard ball collector ball-dropping assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting device includes a base (71) fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the collection rack (3), a sleeve (72) fixedly installed on the top of the base (71), and the silicone column (73) slidably installed inside the sleeve (72).
7. The novel billiard ball collector ball-dropping assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, A reset spring (74) is fixedly installed between the bottom of the silicone column (73) and the sleeve (72). A limiting ring is fixedly installed at the bottom of the silicone column (73) to prevent the silicone column (73) from detaching from the sleeve (72). The base (71) is fixedly connected to the collection rack (3) by bolts.