Ball serving machine
By designing a movable part that can swing up, down, left, and right, and a ball-serving device, the problem of existing portable bat and softball ball-serving machines being unable to serve randomly has been solved, achieving a highly random ball trajectory and improving training effectiveness.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU UNARY OUTDOOR-GEARS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing portable bat and softball pitching machines cannot achieve random pitching, resulting in rigid training and failing to effectively improve playing skills.
Design a ball-serving machine that includes a movable part that can swing up, down, left, and right and a ball-serving device. The ball is served along different trajectories by a motor-driven swing arm and guide rod. The ball speed and angle can be adjusted by a buffer spring and a control panel.
It achieves highly randomized serve trajectories, improving training effectiveness. It is easy to operate and suitable for individual training.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sports training equipment technology, specifically to a ball-serving machine. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, baseball uses softball and cricket, which are quite popular batting and throwing sports. They can not only effectively exercise the body, but also cultivate teamwork spirit. They can be said to be a sport suitable for all ages. However, both cricket and softball are sports that cannot be completed by one person. When the team is not complete, training cannot be carried out.
[0003] Portable baseball and softball pitching machines on the market make training convenient. Although they can automatically pitch and change the pitch angle, the adjustment method is to adjust the angle before pitching. If you want to change the angle, you need to readjust the launch angle. Moreover, the launch angle is fixed every time, and the parabolic trajectory is fixed. It cannot achieve random pitching, which leads to rigid training and the playing skills cannot be effectively improved. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technology, a ball-serving machine is proposed that can simulate the human serving pattern, serve at varying angles, and has a high degree of randomness in the serving angle.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: A ball-serving machine is proposed, comprising a base with a movable part capable of swinging up and down on the base. The movable part is mounted on the base and can swing left and right via a drive unit. A ball-serving device is mounted above the movable part, including a swing arm driven by a motor. A spoon-shaped structure is mounted at the end of the swing arm away from the motor. The movable part includes a support plate rotatably connected to the base, a rotating disk on the support plate, and a movable base plate connected to the rotating disk. A guide rod is mounted on the movable base plate. The drive unit includes a traction rod driven by a motor, the traction rod extending into a guide groove structure below the movable base plate. An arc-shaped plate is located on the front side of the base, and an arc-shaped groove is formed on the arc-shaped plate. The guide rod moves and is limited within the arc-shaped groove as the movable base plate moves.
[0008] Furthermore, a ball storage box for placing the ball is provided above the ball-serving device. The ball storage box is connected to an inclined tube structure, and a clamping structure for receiving the ball is provided at the outlet of the tube structure.
[0009] Furthermore, a buffer spring is connected between the ball-serving device and the movable part.
[0010] Furthermore, a control panel is provided on the front side of the serving device.
[0011] Furthermore, a support foot is provided at the bottom of the base.
[0012] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:
[0014] The ball-serving machine mentioned in this utility model is equipped with a movable part that can swing up, down, left, and right. In conjunction with the swing arm of the ball-serving device, it can serve balls with different trajectories, which has a strong degree of randomness and is very helpful for training reaction ability. In addition, there is no need to adjust the angle multiple times during the serving process, making it convenient to operate and use. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the moving part and the driving part.
[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing the curved plate obstruction.
[0018] 1-Base; 2-Moving part; 3-Drive part; 4-Serving device; 5-Spoon-shaped structure; 6-Arc plate; 7-Arc groove; 8-Tube structure; 9-Buffer spring; 10-Control panel; 11-Support foot; 12-Clamping structure; 21-Bracket plate; 22-Rotating plate; 23-Moving base plate; 24-Guide rod; 25-Guide groove structure; 31-Traction rod; 41-Swing arm. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0020] like Figures 1-3The ball-serving machine shown has a base 1 with a support plate 21. The support plate 21 is rotatably connected to the base 1 via a rotating shaft, allowing it to swing up and down. A rotating plate 22 is mounted on the support plate 21, and a movable base plate 23 is connected to the rotating plate 22, allowing the movable base plate 23 to rotate. A motor for a drive unit 3 is located below the base 1, and the output end of the motor is connected to a traction rod 31. The traction rod 31 extends into a guide groove structure 25 located below the movable base plate 23. When the motor drives the traction rod 31 to rotate, it... The movable base plate 23 is moved left and right by the traction mechanism. When the movable base plate 23 moves, the traction rod 31 is limited to move in the guide groove structure 25. An arc plate 6 is provided on the front side of the base 1. An arc groove 7 is provided on the arc plate 6. The arc groove 7 is arched. The guide rod 24 is connected to the lower part of the movable base plate 23 and extends into the arc groove 7. When the movable base plate 23 is pulled to the left and back, the guide rod 24 is limited to move in the arc groove 7. The movement trajectory of the guide rod 24 is arched. As a result, the movable base plate 23 will swing up and down.
[0021] Since the movable base plate 23 can swing back and forth left and right and up and down, the ball-serving device 4 mounted on the movable base plate 23 can also swing back and forth left and right. The ball-serving device 4 includes a swing arm 41 driven by a motor. A spoon-shaped structure 5 is provided at the other end of the swing arm 41 away from the motor. A ball storage box (not shown in the figure) for placing balls is provided above the ball-serving device 4. The ball storage box is connected to an inclined tube structure 8. A clamping structure 12 for receiving balls is provided at the outlet of the tube structure 8. A control panel 10 for controlling the ball-serving device 4 is provided on the front side of the ball-serving device 4. The moving speed of the movable base plate 23 and the swing speed of the swing arm 41 can be set through the control panel 10. In order to reduce the impact force generated by the movable base plate 23 on the ball-serving device 4 when it moves, a buffer spring 9 is connected between the ball-serving device 4 and the movable base plate 23 of the movable part 2. A support foot 11 is provided at the bottom of the base 1. The support foot 11 adopts a telescopic rod to achieve height adjustment.
[0022] When using the ball-serving machine mentioned in this utility model, the moving speed of the movable part 2 and the rotation speed of the swing arm 41 are first set using the control panel. Then, the ball falls from the ball storage box into the clamping structure 12 after passing through the tube structure 8. At the same time, while the movable part 2 moves, the swing arm 41 rotates and hits the ball out of the clamping structure 12 through the spoon-shaped structure 5. Since the movable part 2 is in a different position each time it is hit, it can launch balls with different trajectories.
[0023] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the concept and scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by those skilled in the art without departing from the design concept of the present invention should fall within the protection scope of the present invention. The technical content for which protection is sought in the present invention has been fully described in the claims.
Claims
1. A ball-serving machine, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a movable part (2) that can swing up and down. The movable part (2) is provided on the base (1) and can swing left and right through the drive part (3). A ball-serving device (4) is provided above the movable part (2). The ball-serving device (4) includes a swing arm (41) driven by a motor. A spoon-shaped structure (5) is provided at the other end of the swing arm (41) away from the motor. The movable part (2) includes a support plate (21) rotatably connected to the base (1). A rotating disk (2) is provided on the support plate (21). 2) A movable base plate (23) is connected to the rotating disk (22). A guide rod (24) is provided on the movable base plate (23). The driving part (3) includes a traction rod (31) driven by a motor. The traction rod (31) extends into the guide groove structure (25) provided below the movable base plate (23). An arc plate (6) is provided on the front side of the base (1). An arc groove (7) is provided on the arc plate (6). The guide rod (24) moves in the arc groove (7) as the movable base plate (23) moves and is limited.
2. The ball-serving machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Above the ball-serving device (4) is a ball storage box for placing the ball. The ball storage box is connected to an inclined tube structure (8). At the outlet of the tube structure (8) is a clamping structure (12) for receiving the ball.
3. The ball-serving machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer spring (9) is connected between the ball-serving device (4) and the movable part (2).
4. The ball-serving machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A control panel (10) is provided on the front side of the ball-serving device (4).
5. The ball-serving machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a support foot (11) below it.