Scoring advertising machine for table tennis hall

By designing a scoring system with a flip-up display screen and hand-click buttons in the table tennis hall, the problems of large space occupation and complicated operation of existing scoring equipment have been solved, realizing self-service scoring and multiple interactions, improving the smoothness of the game and the utilization rate of equipment.

CN224164042UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24钟礼贵
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
钟礼贵
Filing Date
2025-05-23
Publication Date
2026-04-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing scoring system in table tennis halls occupies a large space, has fragmented functions, is complicated to operate, affects the smoothness of the game, and lacks interactive functions, resulting in idle equipment and low operational efficiency.

Method used

A flip-up display screen and buttons on both sides of the table were designed. Scoring is achieved by striking the screen with the hand. The system is equipped with a microcontroller and remote control, supports multiple interaction methods, and the display screen can switch between different positions during and off-field activities, providing various interaction options.

Benefits of technology

It enables self-service scoring in the absence of referees, reduces equipment interference with the game, improves the space utilization and interactivity of the equipment, and enhances the smoothness of the game and the efficiency of equipment use.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a scoring advertising machine for a table tennis hall, which relates to the technical field of electronic equipment and comprises a table, a display screen, a mounting plate symmetrically and fixedly arranged on two sides of the table and horizontally extending outwards, and limiting columns positioned on two different horizontal planes of the extension part of the mounting plate and comprising an upper limiting column and a lower limiting column, the upper limiting columns and the lower limiting columns are vertically arranged on the extending parts of the mounting plate respectively, the upper limiting columns and the lower limiting columns are distributed at intervals in the vertical direction, the support is arranged on the limiting columns, the lower limiting columns serve as rotating points, and a display screen is arranged at the other end of the support and drives the display screen to turn over. Through the display screen capable of being turned over and the buttons arranged on the two sides of the table, scoring is achieved in a hand hitting mode, meanwhile, the scoring advertising machine can be arranged at different positions in the process of judging whether a judge exists or not, it is guaranteed that the scoring process can be completed in a competition occasion or a non-competition occasion, and the scoring efficiency is improved. More interaction modes of players and referees are provided in the competition process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and more specifically, to a scoring and advertising machine for table tennis halls. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of intelligent equipment for sports venues, table tennis scoring systems often employ a combination of independent mechanical scoreboards and fixed advertising screens. The scoring device typically centers on a large digital tube or a flip-card system, updating scores via physical buttons or a simple remote control. Advertising displays rely on static light boxes or low-refresh-rate LED modules. While this technical architecture meets basic scoring and advertising needs, it has significant shortcomings in terms of space utilization and dynamic interactivity.

[0003] In the current equipment layout, freestanding scoreboards occupy significant space around the table, and only a few formal tournaments use professional referees. Traditional scoring equipment in billiard halls mostly adopts a "digital tube + physical button" architecture, which is functionally fragmented and complex to operate. Players need to complete multiple equipment adjustments during the game, seriously affecting the smoothness of the match. Due to the space occupied around the table and the lack of interactive functions, 83% of the equipment in these venues is idle, forcing a return to manual scoring and static advertising, resulting in an operational dilemma of "high investment and low efficiency."

[0004] Therefore, we made improvements and proposed a scoring and advertising machine for table tennis halls. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides a scoring and advertising machine for table tennis halls to improve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] The application is as follows:

[0007] include:

[0008] Pool table and monitor;

[0009] Mounting plates are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the pool table and extend horizontally outwards;

[0010] The limiting posts, located on two different horizontal planes of the mounting plate extension, include:

[0011] The upper and lower limiting posts are respectively vertically disposed on the extension of the mounting plate, and the upper and lower limiting posts are distributed at intervals along the vertical direction;

[0012] The bracket is mounted on the limiting post, with the lower limiting post as the rotation point, and a display screen is mounted on the other end to drive the display screen to rotate.

[0013] The L-shaped cavity is opened on the support and fits into the lower limiting post;

[0014] The tail fin is located at the end of the bracket near the upper limiting post and is engaged with the upper limiting post, preventing the bracket from flipping.

[0015] When the bracket flips upward along the lower limiting post, the tail fin disengages from the upper limiting post, and the L-shaped cavity slides to the connection between the lower limiting post and the mounting plate, causing the bracket to rotate the display screen to the bottom of the table.

[0016] Preferably, the limiting post is L-shaped, and the openings between the two limiting posts and the mounting plate are arranged opposite each other. The L-shaped extension extends to the side of the bracket to limit the lateral movement of the bracket.

[0017] Preferred options also include:

[0018] The microcontroller is located within the display screen;

[0019] A button module, disposed on the display screen, inputs signals to the microcontroller, including:

[0020] Power button, red / blue switch button, seven-point system button, decrease button, reset button, and increase button.

[0021] Preferred options also include:

[0022] The speaker is located on one side of the display screen and receives signals from the microcontroller.

[0023] Preferred options also include:

[0024] The hand-operated buttons are located on both sides of the pool table, separated by the net.

[0025] The signal transmitting unit is electrically connected to the hand-activated button and also electrically connected to the microcontroller.

[0026] The remote control is wirelessly connected to the microcontroller.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0028] In the scheme of this application:

[0029] To address the problem of scoring in table tennis matches without referees in existing technologies, this application utilizes a flip-up display screen and buttons on both sides of the table to achieve scoring through hand-tapping. Furthermore, the scoring display can be positioned in different locations regardless of whether a referee is present, ensuring scoring can be completed both during and outside of matches. This provides players with more ways to interact with referees during matches. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This application provides a schematic diagram illustrating the connection between a scoring and advertising machine for use in a table tennis hall and the table.

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic diagram illustrating the positional relationship between a scoring and advertising machine and a table tennis table, provided for this application;

[0032] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the connection between the mounting plate and the bracket of a scoring and advertising machine for a table tennis hall, provided in this application;

[0033] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the mounting plate flipping process of a bracket for a scoring and advertising machine used in a table tennis hall, provided in this application;

[0034] Figure 5 This application provides a structural schematic diagram of a scoring and advertising machine for use in a table tennis hall;

[0035] Figure 6 This application provides a schematic diagram of the hand-operated button structure for a scoring and advertising machine used in a table tennis hall;

[0036] Figure 7 This application provides a schematic diagram of the remote control structure for a scoring and advertising machine used in a table tennis hall.

[0037] The image shows:

[0038] 1. Pool table; 2. Mounting plate; 21. Limiting post; 212. Upper limiting post; 213. Lower limiting post; 3. Bracket; 31. L-shaped cavity; 32. Tail wing; 4. Display screen; 40. Microcontroller; 400. Remote control; 5. Speaker; 6. Button module; 61. Power button; 62. Red / blue switch button; 63. Seven-point system button; 64. Decrease game button; 65. Reset button; 66. Increase game button; 7. Hand-held button; 8. Signal transmission unit. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0040] For an example, please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 A scoring and advertising machine for a table tennis hall includes a table 1 and a display screen 4;

[0041] Mounting plate 2 is symmetrically fixed on both sides of the pool table 1 and extends horizontally outward;

[0042] The limiting post 21 is located on two different horizontal planes of the extension of the mounting plate 2, including:

[0043] The upper limiting post 212 and the lower limiting post 213 are respectively vertically arranged on the extension of the mounting plate 2, and the upper limiting post 212 and the lower limiting post 213 are distributed at intervals along the vertical direction.

[0044] The bracket 3 is set on the limiting post 21, with the lower limiting post 213 as the rotation point, and the other end is equipped with a display screen 4, which drives the display screen 4 to flip.

[0045] The L-shaped cavity 31 is opened on the bracket 3 and fitted with the lower limiting post 213;

[0046] Tail fin 32 is located at one end of bracket 3 near the upper limiting post 212 and is engaged with the upper limiting post 212, limiting bracket 3 to flip;

[0047] When the bracket 3 flips upward along the lower limiting post 213, the tail wing 32 disengages from the upper limiting post 212, and the L-shaped cavity 31 slides to the connection between the lower limiting post 213 and the mounting plate 2, causing the bracket 3 to drive the display screen 4 to flip under the table 1.

[0048] This machine is used in the daily operation of table tennis halls for scoring during recreational matches between players, for self-scoring in small tournaments without referees, and for playing advertisements for the hall and its customers. Advertisements are automatically played during breaks or downtime to generate revenue for the hall. During use, the display screen 4 can be positioned above or below the table 1 through the cooperation of the bracket 3 and the mounting plate 2. When placed above the table 1, it allows players to easily observe the score when no referee is present, with the display surface of the screen 4 facing the players (i.e., the table 1). When a referee is present, the referee can use the remote control 400 to score. In this case, the display screen 4 can be flipped downwards to prevent interference with the ball's movement path on the table 1, with the display facing outwards from the table 1.

[0049] For detailed usage instructions, please refer to... Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 For easy differentiation, mounting plate 2 has a purple pattern, and bracket 3 has a cyan pattern. Figure 4In its initial state, because the L-shaped cavity 31 is engaged with the lower limiting post 213 and the tail wing 32 abuts against the upper limiting post 212, the bracket 3 can restrict and support the display screen 4. The bracket 3 is a bent structure, making it difficult for the display screen 4 to tilt towards the table 1. At this time, it is in an upright state and the structure is stable. Then, the bracket 3 is rotated counterclockwise to a certain angle until the L-shaped cavity 31 can slide along the lower limiting post 213, pulling the tail wing 32 from the gap between the two limiting posts 21 until the tail wing 32 separates from the upper limiting post 212. This causes the bracket 3 to flip downward and drive the display screen 4 to the bottom of the table 1. At this time, the gyroscope in the display screen 4 causes the content displayed on the display screen 4 to flip synchronously.

[0050] The limiting post 21 is L-shaped, and the openings between the two limiting posts 21 and the mounting plate 2 are arranged opposite each other. The L-shaped extension extends to the side of the bracket 3 to restrict the lateral movement of the bracket 3.

[0051] Also includes:

[0052] The microcontroller 40 is located inside the display screen 4;

[0053] Button module 6, located on display screen 4, inputs signals to microcontroller 40, including:

[0054] Power button 61, red / blue switch button 62, seven-point system button 63, decrease number of stations button 64, reset button 65, and increase number of stations button 66.

[0055] Also includes:

[0056] The speaker 5 is located on one side of the display screen 4 and receives signals from the microcontroller 40.

[0057] Also includes:

[0058] The hand-operated button 7 is located on both sides of the table 1, separated by the net;

[0059] The signal transmitting unit 8 is electrically connected to the hand-activated button 7 and to the microcontroller 40;

[0060] Remote control 400 is wirelessly connected to microcontroller 40;

[0061] By using a fun method that doesn't disrupt the rhythm of playing, such as slapping a large button and providing audio and visual feedback to the scoreboard, players are encouraged to use the scoreboard to keep track of their scores themselves. When the signal is transmitted from the button 7 to the microcontroller 40 of the display screen 4 via the signal transmission unit 8, the microcontroller 40 transmits the signal to the display screen 4 to show the score. When the score difference is too large, the speaker 5 provides encouraging voice messages.

[0062] This screen automatically plays preset advertising videos in low brightness. Press and hold the power button 61 to turn off the screen. Press the add game button 66 or subtract game button 64 to adjust the game position. If the deciding game is a seven-point system, press the seven-point system button 63 and the reset button 65 to confirm the game position. The advertisement will automatically stop playing when setting the game position and the settings will be displayed.

[0063] The microcontroller 40 communicates with the full-color LED control card in the display screen 4 via a serial port. Images or animation effects are pre-written into the FLASH chip on the LED control card by the computer host software. According to the nodes of the game (such as advertisement pre-play, pre-game warm-up, opening, game point, match point, score), the microcontroller 40 calls the images or animation effects pre-stored on the LED control card according to the protocol of the control card and displays them on the display screen 4.

[0064] The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the above embodiments without departing from the technical concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and variations should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A scoring and advertising machine for a table tennis hall, characterized in that, include: Pool table (1) and display screen (4); Mounting plate (2) is symmetrically fixed on both sides of the table (1) and extends horizontally outward; The limiting post (21), located on two different horizontal planes of the extension of the mounting plate (2), includes: The upper limiting post (212) and the lower limiting post (213) are respectively vertically disposed on the extension of the mounting plate (2), and the upper limiting post (212) and the lower limiting post (213) are distributed at intervals along the vertical direction; The bracket (3) is set on the limiting post (21) and the lower limiting post (213) is used as the rotation point. The other end is equipped with a display screen (4) and drives the display screen (4) to flip. An L-shaped cavity (31) is formed on the support (3) and fitted into the lower limiting post (213); The tail fin (32) is located at one end of the bracket (3) near the upper limiting post (212) and is engaged with the upper limiting post (212), which limits the bracket (3) from flipping. When the bracket (3) flips upward along the lower limiting post (213), the tail wing (32) disengages from the upper limiting post (212), and the L-shaped cavity (31) slides to the connection between the lower limiting post (213) and the mounting plate (2), causing the bracket (3) to drive the display screen (4) to flip under the table (1).

2. The scoring and advertising machine for a table tennis hall according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting post (21) is L-shaped, and the openings between the two limiting posts (21) and the mounting plate (2) are arranged opposite each other. The L-shaped extension extends to the side of the bracket (3) to limit the lateral movement of the bracket (3).

3. The scoring and advertising machine for a table tennis hall according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A microcontroller (40) is installed inside the display screen (4); A button module (6), disposed on the display screen (4), inputs signals to the microcontroller (40), including: Power button (61), red / blue switch button (62), seven-point system button (63), decrease station number button (64), reset button (65) and increase station number button (66).

4. A scoring and advertising machine for a table tennis hall according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: A speaker (5) is set on one side of the display screen (4) and receives signals from the microcontroller (40).

5. A scoring and advertising machine for a table tennis hall according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: The hand-operated button (7) is located on both sides of the table (1) separated by the net; The signal transmitting unit (8) is electrically connected to the hand-activated button (7) and electrically connected to the microcontroller (40); The remote control (400) is wirelessly connected to the microcontroller (40).