Self-service golf club cleaning machine
The design of the self-service golf club cleaning machine solves the problem of bumps and knocks caused by the high frequency of movement during the golf club cleaning process, achieving stable cleaning and efficient drying of the clubs, and improving the safety of equipment use and water resource utilization.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING YIHENG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
Current technology lacks equipment that can reduce the frequency of movement and prevent club collisions during the golf club cleaning process.
A self-service golf club cleaning machine was designed, including a housing, a lifting assembly, a clamping assembly, a cleaning basin, a water pump, a drying assembly, and a controller. The lifting assembly stabilizes the golf clubs, the clamping assembly secures the clubs, the cleaning basin cleans the clubs, the drying assembly dries the clubs, and the controller coordinates the operation of each assembly.
This technology ensures the stability and safety of golf clubs during the cleaning process, reduces the risk of club impacts, and improves cleaning efficiency and water resource utilization of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of golf club cleaning, specifically to a self-service golf club cleaning machine. Background Technology
[0002] Golf clubs are a relatively expensive type of sporting equipment. When cleaning, drying, and storing golf clubs, it is necessary to ensure their stability and prevent them from being bumped or knocked.
[0003] Currently, there is a lack of existing technology for a cleaning machine that can be used throughout the entire cleaning process of golf clubs to reduce the frequency of club movement and prevent clubs from being bumped or knocked. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a self-service golf club cleaning machine to solve the problems existing in the prior art.
[0005] Therefore, embodiments of this utility model propose a self-service golf club cleaning machine.
[0006] A self-service golf club cleaning machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing, a lifting assembly, a connecting main rod, a clamping assembly, a cleaning basin, a water pump, a cleaning water drain, a drying assembly, and a controller; the front of the housing is provided with a hinged door, and a transparent glass, a display screen, and a display main board are sequentially arranged inside the hinged door; the lifting assembly is located at the top of the housing; the connecting main rod is located at the lower end of the lifting assembly; the clamping assembly is rotatably sleeved on the connecting main rod and is used to clamp golf clubs; the cleaning basin is located below the connecting main rod, and a first drain valve is provided at the bottom of the cleaning basin; the water pump is connected to the first drain valve after passing through a water filter bottle; the cleaning water drain is vertically arranged at the top of the housing, and a water storage tank is arranged on the housing, with the upper end of the cleaning water drain, the water pump, and the water storage tank connected by a multi-way valve; the drying assembly is vertically arranged at the top of the housing; the controller is connected to the display main board, the lifting assembly, the clamping assembly, the water pump, the cleaning water drain, and the drying assembly respectively.
[0007] In some embodiments, the self-service golf club cleaning machine further includes: a detection component, the detection component including a mounting post and a detector, the mounting post being disposed at the top of the housing, and the detector being disposed at the lower end of the mounting post; a detection element is disposed at the upper end of the connecting main rod, and when the connecting main rod is lowered to the lowest position, the detection element abuts against the detector, the detector emits a signal, and the detector is connected to the controller.
[0008] In some embodiments, the self-service golf club cleaning machine further includes: an auxiliary track disposed on the top of the housing, a plurality of sliding members mounted on the auxiliary track, an auxiliary plate disposed at the lower end of the auxiliary track, and a through hole disposed on the auxiliary plate; a lifting assembly including a lifting motor and a lead screw, the lifting motor being disposed on the top of the housing, and the lead screw being disposed below the lifting motor; and a connecting main rod including a square tube segment and a circular tube segment, the upper end of the square tube segment being rotatably fitted onto the lead screw, the square tube segment being connected to the sliding member, and the circular tube segment passing through the through hole.
[0009] In some embodiments, the self-service golf club cleaning machine further includes multiple ultrasonic instruments and a wastewater tank. The multiple ultrasonic instruments are arranged below the cleaning basin. The wastewater tank is located below the cleaning basin, and the bottom of the cleaning basin can drain water from the cleaning basin into the wastewater tank through the first drain valve. The inlet end of the water filter bottle is connected to the wastewater tank and the cleaning basin respectively, and the outlet end of the water filter bottle is connected to the inlet end of the water pump.
[0010] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly includes a cylindrical portion, a snap ring, and a bottom net; a rotary drive motor is disposed inside the cylindrical portion to allow the cylindrical portion to be rotatably fitted onto the connecting main shaft; the snap ring is fitted onto the upper end of the cylindrical portion and has a plurality of snaps arranged circumferentially on the snap ring; the bottom net is rotatably fitted onto the lower end of the connecting main shaft and is used to support the head portion of the golf club.
[0011] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly further includes a snap-fit plate rotatably mounted on the connecting main shaft, the snap-fit plate being located below the cylindrical portion, and the snap-fit plate having a plurality of slots circumferentially arranged therein, the club portion of the golf club being able to be placed in the slots.
[0012] In some embodiments, the drying assembly includes an air guide plate and an electric hot air blower; the air guide plate includes at least two sub-plates arranged in a "V" shape, forming a ventilation channel between the two sub-plates, and the electric hot air blower is disposed between the two sub-plates.
[0013] In some embodiments, there are multiple electric hair dryers, which are arranged vertically between two sub-plates.
[0014] In some embodiments, the self-service golf club cleaning machine further includes: multiple light strips arranged around the perimeter of the housing and the hinge door, each light strip being connected to the controller, and the light strips having red, blue, and green light.
[0015] In some embodiments, the self-service golf club cleaning machine further includes a water level detector and a water quality detector, both of which are disposed within the cleaning basin and are connected to the controller.
[0016] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Other features and aspects of this disclosure will become clearer from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a self-service golf club cleaning machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This is an internal schematic diagram of a self-service golf club cleaning machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 This is another internal schematic diagram of a self-service golf club cleaning machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0021] Figure 4 This is another internal schematic diagram of a self-service golf club cleaning machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
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[0023] Self-service golf club cleaning machine 100, housing 101, hinged door 102, connecting main club 103, cleaning basin 104, first drain valve 105, water pump 106, water filter bottle 107, ultrasonic instrument 108, sewage tank 109, golf club 200.
[0024] Lifting assembly 10, lifting motor 11, lead screw 12, clamping assembly 20, cylindrical part 21, snap ring 22, bottom net 23, buckle 24, snap plate 25, cleaning water drain 30, waterproof baffle 31, drying assembly 40, air guide plate 41, sub-plate 411, electric hot air blower 42, detection assembly 50, mounting column 51, detector 52, detected part 53, auxiliary rail 60, sliding part 61, auxiliary plate 62. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to specific implementation schemes. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the implementation schemes described below are only for illustrating this utility model and should not be regarded as limiting the scope of this utility model. Based on the implementation schemes in this utility model, all other implementation schemes obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0026] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing 101, a lifting assembly 10, a connecting main club 103, a clamping assembly 20, a cleaning basin 104, a water pump 106, a cleaning water drain 30, a drying assembly 40, and a controller (not shown).
[0027] The front of the housing 101 is provided with a hinge door 102, and inside the hinge door 102 are arranged in sequence a transparent glass (not shown), a display screen (not shown) and a display motherboard (not shown).
[0028] Understandably, by installing transparent glass and display equipment on the hinge door 102, athletes can directly see the operation of the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100 through the transparent glass, making it convenient for athletes to quickly remove the golf clubs after the cleaning is completed.
[0029] The lifting assembly 10 is located at the top of the housing 101, the connecting main rod 103 is located at the lower end of the lifting assembly 10, and the clamping assembly 20 is rotatably sleeved on the connecting main rod 103. The clamping assembly 20 is used to clamp the golf club 200.
[0030] The cleaning basin 104 is located below the connecting main rod 103, and a first drain valve 105 is installed at the bottom of the cleaning basin 104. The water pump 106 is connected to the first drain valve 105 after passing through the water filter bottle 107. It should be noted that by setting up the water filter bottle 107, the water recycling capacity of the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100 is improved, saving water resources and reducing costs.
[0031] The cleaning water drain 30 is vertically arranged on the top of the housing 101, and the water storage tank (not shown) is arranged on the housing. The upper end of the cleaning water drain, the water pump and the water storage tank are connected by a multi-way valve; the drying assembly 40 is vertically arranged on the top of the housing 101.
[0032] The controller is connected to the display motherboard, lifting assembly 10, clamping assembly 20, water pump 106, cleaning water drain 30 and drying assembly 40 respectively.
[0033] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-4As shown, the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100 also includes: a detection component 50, which includes a mounting post 51 and a detector 52. The mounting post 51 is located at the top of the housing 101, and the detector 52 is located at the lower end of the mounting post 51. The upper end of the connecting main rod 103 is provided with a detection element 53. When the connecting main rod 103 is lowered to the lowest position, the detection element 53 abuts against the detector 52, and the detector 52 sends a signal. The detector 52 is connected to the controller.
[0034] It is understandable that the detected component 53 and the detector 52 are set to correspond to each other. When the connecting main rod 103 descends to the lowest position, the detected component 53 and the detector 52 come into contact. The detector 52 sends a signal and is connected to the controller. The controller can send a control signal to the display screen to indicate that the connecting main rod 103 has descended to the lowest position.
[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100 also includes: an auxiliary track 60, which is located on the top of the housing 101, and multiple sliding parts 61 are installed on the auxiliary track 60. An auxiliary plate 62 is provided at the lower end of the auxiliary track 60, and a through hole is provided on the auxiliary plate 62; a lifting assembly 10 includes a lifting motor 11 and a lead screw 12, with the lifting motor 11 located on the top of the housing 101 and the lead screw 12 located below the lifting motor 11; and a connecting main rod 103 including a square tube segment and a round tube segment. The upper end of the square tube segment is rotatably fitted onto the lead screw 12, and the square tube segment is connected to the sliding parts 61. The round tube segment passes through the through hole.
[0036] Understandably, the design of the auxiliary rail 60 and the slider 61 can effectively improve the stability of the connecting main rod 103 during the lifting process.
[0037] Furthermore, the square tube segment facilitates connection with the sliding member 61, while the circular tube segment facilitates assembly with the auxiliary plate 62. The connecting main rod 103 passes through the auxiliary plate 62, further improving the stability of the connecting main rod 103 during the lifting process.
[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100 also includes multiple ultrasonic instruments 108 and a wastewater tank 109. The multiple ultrasonic instruments 108 are arranged below the cleaning basin 104. The wastewater tank 109 is located below the cleaning basin 104. The bottom of the cleaning basin 104 can drain the water in the cleaning basin 104 into the wastewater tank 109 through the first drain valve 105. The inlet end of the water filter bottle 107 is connected to the wastewater tank 109 and the cleaning basin 104 respectively, and the outlet end of the water filter bottle 107 is connected to the inlet end of the water pump 106.
[0039] Understandably, multiple ultrasonic instruments 108 can improve the cleaning effect of the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100.
[0040] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the clamping assembly 20 includes a cylindrical part 21, a snap ring 22, and a bottom net 23. A rotary drive motor is provided inside the cylindrical part 21 so that the cylindrical part 21 can be rotatably fitted onto the connecting main shaft 103. The snap ring 22 is fitted onto the upper end of the cylindrical part 21, and multiple snaps 24 are provided around the snap ring 22. The bottom net 23 is rotatably fitted onto the lower end of the connecting main shaft 103, and the bottom net 23 is used to support the head part of the golf club 200.
[0041] Understandably, the bottom mesh 23 is mainly made of steel bars, which helps to reduce the overall weight of the bottom mesh 23. At the same time, the bottom mesh 23 has many gaps to facilitate ventilation and water flow.
[0042] In this invention, by installing a cylindrical part 21, a snap ring 22, and a bottom net 23 on the main body of the connecting rod 103, two-point force can be applied to the golf club 200, which helps to improve the stability of the golf club 200 inside the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100.
[0043] Preferably, the latch 24 includes two opposing engagement portions, the bottoms of which are elastically mounted on the locking ring 22. The cross-section of the engagement portions is approximately "L"-shaped, and a receiving space can be formed between the two engagement portions to receive the club portion of the golf club 200.
[0044] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the clamping assembly 20 also includes a snap-fit plate 25, which is rotatably mounted on the connecting main shaft 103. The snap-fit plate 25 is located below the cylindrical portion 21 and has multiple slots arranged circumferentially, allowing the club portion of the golf club 200 to be placed in the slots.
[0045] Preferably, the front side of the snap-fit plate 25 is provided with multiple water holes, which facilitate ventilation and water flow.
[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the drying assembly 40 includes an air guide plate 41 and an electric heating fan 42; the air guide plate 41 includes at least two sub-plates 411 arranged in a "V" shape, forming a ventilation channel between the two sub-plates 411, and the electric heating fan 42 is disposed between the two sub-plates 411.
[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, there are multiple electric hair dryers 42, which are arranged vertically between two sub-boards 411.
[0048] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100 also includes: multiple light strips (not shown), which are arranged around the housing 101 and the hinge door 102. The multiple light strips are connected to the controller and have red, blue and green lights.
[0049] Understandably, the light strip can display different lights according to the internal working status of the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100. For example, it can display blue light during the preparation stage, red light during the cleaning stage, and green light after cleaning is completed. When the red light is on, the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100 is locked and cannot be opened. When the blue light is on, the player can stop the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100 by turning off the switch.
[0050] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the self-service golf club cleaning machine 100 also includes a water level detector (not shown) and a water quality detector (not shown), both of which are installed in the cleaning basin 104 and are connected to the controller.
[0051] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", 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 are not intended to 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.
[0052] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0053] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0054] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0055] In this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0056] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A self-service golf club cleaning machine, characterized in that, include: The cabinet has a hinged door on the front, and inside the hinged door are arranged a transparent glass, a display screen, and a display motherboard in sequence; A lifting assembly is disposed on the top of the housing; A connecting main rod is provided at the lower end of the lifting assembly; A clamping assembly, rotatably sleeved on the connecting main shaft, is used to clamp a golf club; A cleaning basin is provided below the connecting main rod, and a first drain valve is provided at the bottom of the cleaning basin. A water pump, which is connected to the first drain valve after passing through a water filter bottle; A cleaning water drain is vertically installed at the top of the housing; A water storage tank is installed on the tank body, and the upper end of the cleaning water drain, the water pump and the water storage tank are connected by a multi-way valve; A drying assembly, wherein the drying assembly is arranged vertically at the top of the housing; The controller is connected to the display motherboard, the lifting assembly, the clamping assembly, the water pump, the cleaning water drain, and the drying assembly.
2. The self-service golf club cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A detection assembly, comprising a mounting post and a detector, wherein the mounting post is disposed at the top of the housing and the detector is disposed at the lower end of the mounting post; The upper end of the connecting main rod is provided with a detection component. When the connecting main rod is lowered to the lowest position, the detection component abuts against the detector, the detector sends a signal, and the detector is connected to the controller.
3. The self-service golf club cleaning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: An auxiliary track is provided on the top of the housing. Multiple sliding parts are installed on the auxiliary track. An auxiliary plate is provided at the lower end of the auxiliary track, and through holes are provided on the auxiliary plate. The lifting assembly includes a lifting motor and a lead screw. The lifting motor is located at the top of the housing, and the lead screw is located below the lifting motor. The connecting main rod includes a square tube segment and a circular tube segment. The upper end of the square tube segment is rotatably sleeved on the lead screw. The square tube segment is connected to the sliding member. The circular tube segment passes through the through hole.
4. The self-service golf club cleaning machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: Multiple ultrasonic instruments are arranged in an array below the washing basin. A wastewater tank is located below the washing basin, and the bottom of the washing basin can drain water from the washing basin into the wastewater tank through the first drain valve. The inlet end of the water filter bottle is connected to the sewage tank and the washing basin respectively, and the outlet end of the water filter bottle is connected to the inlet end of the water pump.
5. The self-service golf club cleaning machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping assembly includes a cylindrical portion, a snap-fit ring, and a bottom mesh; A rotary drive motor is installed inside the cylindrical part so that the cylindrical part can be rotatably sleeved on the connecting main rod. The snap ring is sleeved on the upper end of the cylindrical part, and the snap ring is provided with multiple buckles in the circumferential direction. The bottom net is rotatably fitted onto the lower end of the connecting main shaft, and the bottom net is used to support the head portion of the golf club.
6. The self-service golf club cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping assembly also includes a snap-fit plate; The snap-fit plate is rotatably mounted on the connecting main shaft. The snap-fit plate is located below the cylindrical part. The snap-fit plate has multiple slots around its circumference, and the club part of the golf club can be placed in the slots.
7. The self-service golf club cleaning machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drying assembly includes an air guide plate and an electric heating fan; The air guide plate includes at least two sub-plates arranged in a "V" shape, with a ventilation channel formed between the two sub-plates, and the electric heating blower is disposed between the two sub-plates.
8. The self-service golf club cleaning machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, There are multiple electric hair dryers, which are arranged vertically between the two sub-plates.
9. The self-service golf club cleaning machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: Multiple light strips are arranged around the enclosure and the hinge door, and each light strip is connected to the controller. The light strips have three colors: red, blue, and green.
10. The self-service golf club cleaning machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: A water level detector and a water quality detector are both installed inside the washing basin, and both are connected to the controller.