A projectable automatic ball return practice net

By designing an automatic ball return practice net, the problems of the ball easily flying out and the training being boring were solved. It realizes automatic ball return and can change the target pattern, thus improving the efficiency and fun of hitting practice.

CN224270080UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26HUNAN SHENG SPORTS TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUNAN SHENG SPORTS TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing hitting practice net is too short, the ball easily flies out and needs to be retrieved manually, the training is boring and tedious, and the target pattern is monotonous and cannot be adjusted.

Method used

An automatic ball return practice net was designed, comprising a net frame, a ball net, a blocking net, a slide rail, and a projection screen. The blocking net prevents the ball from flying out, the slide rail automatically returns the ball, and the projection screen can change the target pattern.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the time lost in retrieving the ball, increases the fun and adaptability of training, and improves the efficiency and accuracy of hitting practice.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a projectable automatic ball return practice net, which relates to the field of sports equipment technology. It aims to avoid wasting training time due to repeatedly retrieving balls and allows for flexible changes in target patterns, improving the net's adaptability to various ball types and training methods. The key technical points are: the projectable automatic ball return practice net includes a net frame, a net, a retaining net, a slide, and a projection screen. The net frame includes a base, pole bases, fiberglass poles, and pole caps. The net includes a net body, a sleeve fabric, and a fixing rope. The retaining net has a net buckle at its rear end and a sandbag at its front end. The slide includes a slide frame and a sliding net. The projection screen has hanging holes at both ends, with hooks passing through the holes. This projectable automatic ball return practice net, with its retaining net preventing the ball from flying out and the slide returning the ball to the player's vicinity, reduces ball retrieval time. The projection screen can display different target images, increasing the net's versatility.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sports equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic ball return practice net that can be projected. Background Technology

[0002] A practice net is a device used for practicing golf swings, typically consisting of a mesh structure designed to simulate the real experience of hitting a ball. It helps golfers practice their swings at home or indoors, improving their skills. It simulates the feel of a real golf course, helping players refine their swing details and maintain their feel for the ball.

[0003] The existing nets are too short in length, making it easy for the ball to fly out when hit, requiring it to be found and retrieved. When the ball enters the net, it needs to be retrieved manually, which is time-consuming and laborious. The existing net targets have a single pattern, and it is impossible to change the target pattern and size according to the type of ball, which can make long-term training boring. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a projectable automatic ball return practice net, which effectively avoids wasting training time due to repeatedly picking up balls, and can flexibly change the target pattern, thus improving the net's adaptability to various types of balls and training methods.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:

[0006] An automatic ball return practice net with projection capability includes a net frame, a net, a retaining net, a slide rail, and a projection screen. The net is fitted onto the net frame and is supported by the net frame. A goal is located at the front end of the net, and the goal is square-shaped. Two retaining nets are provided, one at the left and one at the right end of the goal. The retaining nets are right-angled triangles, and their sides are connected to the front end of the net. The opening and closing angle of the retaining nets is adjusted with the sides as the center. The slide rail is placed inside the net, and a projection screen is hung inside the net, with the projection screen positioned on the front of the net.

[0007] Furthermore, the net frame includes a base frame, pole seats, fiberglass poles, and pole caps. The base frame is rectangular in shape, with pole seats welded to the top. The pole seats are located at the four corners of the base frame and have a slight outward tilt. The fiberglass poles are inserted into the pole seats, and pole caps are provided at the top of the fiberglass poles. The pole caps are connected to the net, and the fiberglass poles are in a "bent" state to return to their upright state due to the tension between the pole caps and the net.

[0008] Furthermore, the net includes a net body, a sleeve fabric, and fixing ropes. The bottom and sides of the net body are sewn with sleeve fabric. The net body is fitted onto the net frame through the sleeve fabric. The fixing ropes are sewn to the four corners of the top of the net body and tied to the pole caps. The top of the net body is fixed to the top of the fiberglass pole by the fixing ropes.

[0009] Furthermore, the back end of the barrier net is provided with a net buckle, and several net buckles are provided. The tail ends of the net buckles are all connected to the side of the barrier net, and the front ends of the net buckles are hooked to the front side of the net. The barrier net is connected to the net via the net buckles. Two sandbags are provided at the front end of the barrier net, and both sandbags are pressed on the barrier net.

[0010] Furthermore, the slide includes a slide frame and a slide net, the slide net is fitted onto the slide frame, the tail end of the slide frame is provided with a pad, and the slide net is in the shape of a "slide".

[0011] Furthermore, the projection screen is provided with hanging holes at both the top and bottom ends, and hooks pass through the hanging holes. The hook at the top of the projection screen is hung on the rear end of the top of the mesh body, and the hook at the bottom of the projection screen is hung on the bottom of the mesh body. The projection screen is spread out inside the mesh body by the hooks.

[0012] In summary, the beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. A net is used to prevent the ball from flying out. The front end is weighed down with sandbags. The sandbags can be moved to adjust the opening angle of the net as needed.

[0014] 2. A sliding track was chosen so that the ball rolls back after hitting the net, avoiding the need to retrieve the ball back and forth, and making it easier to hit the ball again after returning it.

[0015] 3. A projection screen is used, and the screen is projected using a projector. Different sizes of target projection images can be set, and the difficulty of training can be flexibly adjusted to facilitate further training of accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the space frame structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ball net structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0020] 1. Net frame; 2. Net; 3. Backing net; 4. Slide track; 5. Projection screen; 11. Base frame; 12. Pole base; 13. Fiberglass pole; 14. Pole cap; 21. Net body; 22. Sleeve cloth; 23. Fixing rope; 24. Goal; 31. Net buckle; 32. Sandbag; 41. Slide track; 42. Sliding net; 51. Hanging hole; 52. Hook. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] This utility model discloses an automatic ball return practice net with projection capability, comprising a net frame 1, a net 2, a retaining net 3, a slide rail 4, and a projection screen 5. The net 2 is fitted onto the net frame 1 and is supported by the net frame 1. The front end of the net 2 is an open goal 24, which is square in shape. The ball is thrown into the net 2 through the goal 24. Two retaining nets 3 are provided, respectively located at the left and right ends of the goal 24. The retaining nets 3 are right-angled triangles, and their sides are connected to the front end of the net 2. The retaining nets 3 are used to extend the length of the net 2 and prevent the ball from flying out. The opening and closing angle of the retaining nets 3 can be adjusted with the side as the center as needed. The slide rail 4 is placed inside the net 2 and is used for automatic ball return. The projection screen 5 is hung inside the net 2 and is located on the front of the net 2. Using a projector, different target projection images can be obtained on the projection screen 5, which can be used for targeted training of different ball types and increase the fun of throwing. The net frame 1 includes a base frame 11, pole seats 12, fiberglass poles 13, and pole caps 14. The base frame 11 is rectangular and rests on the ground to support the entire net 2. Pole seats 12 are welded to the top of the base frame 11 and are located at the four corners of the base frame 11. The pole seats 12 are angled slightly outwards. The fiberglass poles 13 are inserted into the pole seats 12 and are also angled outwards. Pole caps 14 are attached to the top of the fiberglass poles 13 and connect to the net 2. Tension is applied between the pole caps 14 and the net 2. The fiberglass poles 13 are bent back to their original position by the tension between the pole caps 14 and the net 2. The net 2 is kept flat by this tension. (See details...) Figure 1 , Figure 2 .

[0023] The net 2 includes a net body 21, a sleeve fabric 22, and a fixing rope 23. The bottom and sides of the net body 21 are sewn with sleeve fabric 22. The net body 21 is fitted onto the net frame 1 through the sleeve fabric 22. The fixing rope 23 is sewn to the four corners of the top of the net body 21 and tied to the pole cap 14. The top of the net body 21 is fixed to the top of the fiberglass pole 13 by the fixing rope 23. The net body 21 is pulled flat by the outward pulling force of the fiberglass pole 13. The back end of the net 3 is equipped with net buckles 31, and several net buckles 31 are provided. The tail end of each net buckle 31 is connected to the side of the net 3, and the front end of each net buckle 31 is hooked to the front side of the net 2. The net 3 is connected to the net 2 via the net buckles 31, and the net 3 can be installed or removed through the net buckles 31. The front end of the net 3 is equipped with two sandbags 32, both of which are placed on the net 3. As needed, the front end of the net 3 can be moved and then the sandbags 32 can be used to press it down to adjust the opening and closing angle of the net 3. See details. Figure 3 .

[0024] The slide track 4 includes a slide frame 41 and a slide net 42. The slide net 42 is fitted onto the slide frame 41. A raised section is provided at the rear end of the slide frame 41. The slide net 42 is shaped like a "slide slope." After the ball enters the net, it falls onto the slide track 4 and rolls back, making it easier to hit the ball again after a return, avoiding the need to retrieve the ball repeatedly, saving time and effort. The projection screen 5 has hanging holes 51 at both the top and bottom. Hooks 52 pass through the hanging holes 51. The hook 52 at the top of the projection screen 5 hangs on the rear end of the top of the net body 21, and the hook 52 at the bottom of the projection screen 5 hangs on the bottom of the net body 21. The projection screen 5 is stretched open inside the net body 21 via the hooks 52. An image is projected onto the screen using a projector. Different sizes of target images can be set, flexibly adjusting the difficulty of training and facilitating further training in accuracy. See details... Figure 4 .

[0025] Example

[0026] Operating procedures

[0027] 1. Place the base frame 11 on the ground, then pass the sleeve cloth 22 at the bottom of the net 2 through the base frame 11, then pass the fiberglass rod 13 through the sleeve cloth 22 on the side of the net 2 and insert it into the rod seat 12, then attach the rod cap 14, which is tied to the top of the net body 21, to the top of the fiberglass rod 13.

[0028] 2. Attach the net buckles 31 at the rear end of the net 3 to the front end of the net body 21 in sequence. Then move the front end of the net 3 to adjust its opening and closing angle and press the sandbags 32 onto the front end of the net 3.

[0029] 3. Hang the projection screen 5 inside the mesh body 21 using hooks 52;

[0030] 4. Place the slide 4 inside the net 2, raising the slide 4 slightly towards the inside of the net body 21.

[0031] The embodiments described herein are preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A projectable automatic return ball practice net comprising a net frame (1), a ball net (2), a blocking net (3), a slide (4) and a projection screen (5), characterized in that: The net (2) is fitted onto the net frame (1), and the net (2) is supported by the net frame (1). A goal (24) is set at the front end of the net (2), and the goal (24) is in the shape of a "square" frame. Two nets (3) are set, respectively at the left and right ends of the goal (24). The nets (3) are in the shape of a "right triangle". The side of the nets (3) is connected to the front end of the net (2). The opening and closing angle of the nets (3) is adjusted with the side as the center. The slide (4) is placed inside the net (2). A projection screen (5) is hung inside the net (2). The projection screen (5) is set on the front of the net (2).

2. The projectable automatic ball return practice net according to claim 1, characterized in that: The net frame (1) includes a base frame (11), pole seats (12), fiberglass rods (13), and pole caps (14). The base frame (11) is rectangular. The top of the base frame (11) is welded with pole seats (12). The pole seats (12) are located at the four corners of the base frame (11). The pole seats (12) are set at a slightly outward tilt angle. The fiberglass rods (13) are inserted into the pole seats (12). The top of the fiberglass rods (13) is set with pole caps (14). The pole caps (14) are connected to the net (2). The fiberglass rods (13) are in a "bent" state after being pulled by the pole caps (14) and the net (2).

3. The projectable automatic ball return practice net according to claim 1, characterized in that: The net (2) includes a net body (21), a sleeve cloth (22) and a fixing rope (23). The bottom and sides of the net body (21) are sewn with sleeve cloth (22). The net body (21) is fitted onto the net frame (1) through the sleeve cloth (22). The fixing rope (23) is sewn to the four corners of the top of the net body (21). The fixing rope (23) is tied to the pole cap (14). The top of the net body (21) is fixed to the top of the fiberglass pole (13) through the fixing rope (23).

4. The projectable automatic ball return practice net according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back end of the net (3) is provided with a net buckle (31), and there are several net buckles (31). The tail end of each net buckle (31) is connected to the side of the net (3). The front end of each net buckle (31) is hooked to the front side of the net (2). The net (3) is connected to the net (2) via the net buckle (31). The front end of the net (3) is provided with a sandbag (32). There are two sandbags (32), which are pressed on the net (3).

5. The projectable automatic ball return practice net according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide (4) includes a slide frame (41) and a slide net (42). The slide net (42) is fitted onto the slide frame (41). The tail end of the slide frame (41) is provided with a pad. The slide net (42) is in the shape of a "slide".

6. The projectable automatic ball return practice net according to claim 1, characterized in that: The projection screen (5) has hanging holes (51) at both the top and bottom ends. A hook (52) passes through the hanging hole (51). The hook (52) at the top of the projection screen (5) is hung on the top rear end of the mesh body (21). The hook (52) at the bottom of the projection screen (5) is hung on the bottom end of the mesh body (21). The projection screen (5) is spread out inside the mesh body (21) by the hook (52).