Table tennis ball retriever
By designing a ping-pong ball retriever with a fast ball-collecting component and a corner ball-collecting component, and utilizing a torque motor and a suction pump, the problems of ball accumulation and low ball-collecting efficiency in gaps during ball collection are solved, achieving a fast and efficient ball-collecting effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TIANJIN TONGXIN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing ping-pong ball retrievers tend to accumulate balls during retrieval, resulting in slow ball collection speed, low efficiency, and an inability to effectively pick up balls from corners or gaps, leading to decreased work efficiency.
A ping-pong ball retriever was designed, comprising a rapid ball-collecting component and a corner ball-collecting component. The rapid ball-collecting component uses a torque motor to drive a cam to strike a connecting frame, thereby achieving rapid collection of ping-pong balls. The corner ball-collecting component uses a suction pump and a suction tube to suck up ping-pong balls from corner gaps.
It enables rapid ball retrieval, improves ball retrieval efficiency, and can effectively pick up ping-pong balls from corners and crevices, significantly improving work efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sports equipment technology, specifically relating to a ping-pong ball retriever. Background Technology
[0002] Table tennis is a popular sport suitable for all ages, highly enjoyable and beneficial to physical and mental health, making it extremely popular in China. However, this sport also presents some problems, one of which is ball retrieval. A search revealed application number "202420087709.9," which describes a method where "the device is manually moved on the ground, and a first motor drives a first conveyor belt and a collecting paddle, which, under the rotation of a first roller, transport the table tennis balls on the ground to a guide chamber for collection, guided by a guide plate and driven by the collecting paddle. Then, a second motor in the lifting mechanism drives a second roller to lift the second conveyor belt and the collecting paddle, thus collecting the table tennis balls within the guide chamber." The ping-pong balls are fed into the lifting box by a conveyor belt and then transported to the unloading bin by a collection box. This eliminates the fatigue caused by manually bending over to pick up the balls, effectively improving the experience for ping-pong enthusiasts. The second roller drives the second conveyor belt and conveyor belt for lifting operations. The ping-pong balls are guided into the lifting box by a guide bin and then transported to the unloading bin by the conveyor belt, where they are collected by the collection box. This effectively eliminates the fatigue caused by manually bending over to pick up the balls, thus improving the experience for ping-pong enthusiasts. However, the above comparison document still has the following problems in actual use:
[0003] In actual use, when picking up the balls, ping-pong balls tend to accumulate at the inlet, resulting in slow ball-scooping speed and poor efficiency. Furthermore, it is impossible to pick up balls from corners or gaps, leading to a decrease in work efficiency.
[0004] Therefore, providing a ball retriever that can quickly retrieve balls and pick up balls from corners and crevices is highly practical. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a ping-pong ball retriever, which aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0006] This utility model provides a ping-pong ball retriever, including a connecting box, a quick ball-retrieval component, and a corner ball-retrieval component.
[0007] The bottom of the inner wall of the connecting box is provided with a support block;
[0008] The rapid ball-collecting assembly includes two fixed plates disposed at one end of the inner wall of the connecting box. Each of the two fixed plates has several limiting rods at its bottom. Two fixed frames are slidably connected to the outer walls of the limiting rods. Springs are disposed at the bottom of each of the fixed frames. The other end of the inner wall of the connecting box has the same structure as the first end. Two ball-collecting frames are disposed at the bottom of the fixed frames. The outer walls of the two ball-collecting frames are slidably connected to the bottom of the connecting box. Several connectors are disposed at both ends of the inner walls of the two ball-collecting frames. Several tension springs are disposed in the middle of the connectors.
[0009] The corner ball-collecting assembly includes a collection box embedded in the middle of the inner wall of the connecting box. A connecting plate is provided at one top end of the collection box. A recycling pipe is sealed and connected to the top of the connecting plate. A recycling head is sealed and connected to the top of the recycling pipe. A suction pump is provided on one side of the top of the connecting box. A suction tube is sealed and connected to one end of the suction pump. The end of the suction tube is sealed and connected to the recycling pipe.
[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, two torque motors are provided on the top of the support block, and each of the output shafts of the two torque motors is provided with a rotating rod, and the outer wall of each of the two rotating rods is provided with a plurality of cams.
[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, a connecting frame is provided between the two ball-collecting frames, and the tops of the two connecting frames correspond to the cams.
[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the other end of the suction pump is sealed and connected to a discharge pipe, one end of the connecting box is provided with a protective box, a collection box is slidably connected inside the protective box, and a gripping head is provided on the top of the collection box.
[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, the interior of several springs is movably connected to a limiting rod, and the bottom of several springs is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the connecting box.
[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, a handrail is provided on one side of the connecting box, several casters are provided at the bottom of the connecting box, a controller is provided at the top corner of the connecting box, and a storage battery is embedded in one side of the inner wall of the connecting box.
[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, the suction pump and the torque motor are both electrically connected to the controller, and the controller is electrically connected to the storage battery.
[0016] The advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0017] 1. This utility model of a ping-pong ball retriever, with its retrieval frame, allows users to easily retrieve balls when needed. The user activates the torque motor via a controller, causing the motor to rotate a rotating rod. This rotation drives a cam, which in turn strikes a connecting frame. The connecting frame moves downwards under pressure, causing the retrieval frame to move downwards as well. The retrieval frame then causes a fixed frame to slide on a limit rod, compressing a spring. As the retrieval frame moves downwards, it contacts the ping-pong ball through a tension spring, causing the spring to deform. The ping-pong ball then squeezes the tension spring and enters the retrieval frame. After the downward force of the retrieval frame disappears, the spring returns it to its original position, awaiting the next impact. This achieves rapid ball retrieval and improves work efficiency.
[0018] 2. This utility model of a ping-pong ball retriever, with its built-in suction pump, allows users to easily retrieve ping-pong balls scattered in corners and crevices. The pump is activated via a controller, generating suction that is then transmitted through a suction tube to the collection tube. The user then holds the collection head, aligns it with the ping-pong ball in the corner, and the suction forces the ball through the head into the collection tube, where it falls into a collection box for collection. This achieves the goal of retrieving ping-pong balls from corners and crevices, further improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of one end of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the open structure of this utility model with one end cut open.
[0023] In the diagram: 100, connecting box; 110, support block; 200, quick ball-collecting assembly; 210, fixing plate; 220, limit rod; 230, fixing frame; 240, spring; 250, ball-collecting frame; 260, connector; 270, tension spring; 300, corner ball-collecting assembly; 310, collection box; 320, connecting plate; 330, recycling tube; 340, recycling head; 350, suction pump; 360, suction tube; 400, torque motor; 500, rotating rod; 600, cam; 700, connecting frame; 800, collection box; 900, handrail frame; 1000, caster wheel. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments. The following embodiments are only descriptive and not limiting, and should not be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention.
[0025] Please see Figure 1-4 A ping-pong ball retriever includes a connecting box 100, a quick ball-retrieval component 200, and a corner ball-retrieval component 300.
[0026] Please refer to the details. Figure 1 A support block 110 is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the connecting box 100.
[0027] Please see Figure 4 The rapid ball-collecting assembly 200 includes two fixing plates 210 disposed at one end of the inner wall of the connecting box 100. Each of the two fixing plates 210 has several limiting rods 220 at its bottom. The outer walls of the several limiting rods 220 are slidably connected to two fixing frames 230. The bottom of each of the two fixing frames 230 is provided with a spring 240. The other end of the inner wall of the connecting box 100 is provided with the same structure as the first end. The bottom of the several fixing frames 230 is provided with two ball-collecting frames 250. The outer walls of the two ball-collecting frames 250 are slidably connected to the bottom of the connecting box 100. Both ends of the inner walls of the two ball-collecting frames 250 are provided with several connectors 260. The middle of the several connectors 260 is provided with several tension springs 270.
[0028] The ball-collecting frame 250 allows users to easily collect balls when needed. By controlling the torque motor 400, the user can rotate the rotating rod 500, which in turn rotates the cam 600. This cam continuously strikes the connecting frame 700, causing it to move downwards and consequently, the ball-collecting frame 250. The ball-collecting frame 250 then causes the fixing frame 230 to slide on the limiting rod 220, which in turn causes the spring 240 to contract. As the ball-collecting frame 250 moves downwards, it contacts the ping-pong ball through the tension spring 270, causing the spring to deform and compress the ping-pong ball into the frame. Once the downward force of the frame disappears, the spring 240 returns to its original position, ready for the next impact. This rapid ball collection improves work efficiency.
[0029] Please see Figure 1 The corner ball-collecting assembly 300 includes a collection box 310 embedded in the middle of the inner wall of the connecting box 100. A connecting plate 320 is provided at one top end of the collection box 310. A recycling pipe 330 is sealed and connected to the top of the connecting plate 320. A recycling head 340 is sealed and connected to the top of the recycling pipe 330. A suction pump 350 is provided on one side of the top of the connecting box 100. A suction tube 360 is sealed and connected to one end of the suction pump 350. The end of the suction tube 360 is sealed and connected to the recycling pipe 330.
[0030] With the included suction pump 350, users can easily turn on the pump via the controller when encountering ping-pong balls scattered in corners and crevices. The suction pump 350 generates suction, which is then transmitted through the suction tube 360 to the collection tube 330, generating suction. At this time, the user holds the collection head 340, aligns it with the ping-pong ball in the corner, and uses the suction to pull it through the collection head 340 into the collection tube 330, where it falls into the collection box 310 for collection. This achieves the purpose of collecting ping-pong balls from corners and crevices, further improving work efficiency.
[0031] Please see Figure 4 The top of the support block 110 is equipped with two torque motors 400. The output shaft ends of the two torque motors 400 are equipped with rotating rods 500, and the outer walls of the two rotating rods 500 are equipped with several cams 600.
[0032] The provided support block 110 facilitates the support and fixation of the torque motor 400 during use, making the torque motor 400 more stable during use and preventing shaking.
[0033] Please see Figure 4 A connecting frame 700 is provided in the middle of the two ball-collecting frames 250, and the top of the two connecting frames 700 corresponds to the cam 600.
[0034] The connecting frame 700 allows the two ball-collecting frames 250 to be fixed together during use, enabling them to move synchronously.
[0035] Please see Figure 2 The other end of the suction pump 350 is sealed and connected to a discharge pipe. One end of the connecting box 100 is equipped with a protective box. Inside the protective box, a collection box 800 is slidably connected. A gripping head is provided on the top of the collection box 800.
[0036] By providing a discharge pipe, it is convenient to suck up some dust along with the ping-pong ball when using the suction pump 350 to suck it out of the corner. The dust that enters the recycling pipe 330 is smaller and will be sucked in by the suction pipe 360 and discharged into the collection box 800 through the discharge pipe. At this time, the user can pull out the collection box 800 by holding the head to clean the dust inside, effectively preventing the ping-pong ball from being covered with dust.
[0037] Please see Figure 1 The interior of several springs 240 is movably connected to the limiting rod 220, and the bottom of several springs 240 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the connecting box 100.
[0038] The connecting box 100 facilitates the support of the internal parts during use, enabling more stable movement of the internal parts during operation.
[0039] Please see Figure 1 A handrail 900 is provided on one side of the connection box 100, several casters 1000 are provided at the bottom of the connection box 100, a controller is provided at the top corner of the connection box 100, and a storage battery is embedded in one side of the inner wall of the connection box 100.
[0040] The handrail 900 allows for easy and quick movement of the connecting box 100 by using the handrail 900 in conjunction with the casters 1000, thus avoiding the need for carrying during movement.
[0041] Please see Figure 1-4 The suction pump 350 and the torque motor 400 are both electrically connected to the controller, which is electrically connected to the battery.
[0042] The built-in controller facilitates the power supply control of electrical equipment, ensuring that the equipment is powered on when needed, thus avoiding situations where power cannot be supplied when required.
[0043] In use, the ball-collecting frame 250 facilitates ball retrieval. When needed, the user activates the torque motor 400 via the controller, causing the rotating rod 500 to rotate. This rotation of the rod 500 drives the cam 600, which in turn strikes the connecting frame 700. The connecting frame 700 moves downwards, causing the ball-collecting frame 250 to move downwards as well. The ball-collecting frame 250 then causes the fixing frame 230 to slide on the limiting rod 220, compressing the spring 240. As the ball-collecting frame 250 moves downwards, it comes into contact with the ping-pong ball via the tension spring 270, causing the spring 270 to deform. The ping-pong ball then compresses the tension spring 270 and enters the ball-collecting frame 250. After the downward force disappears, the spring 240 will reset it, waiting for the next impact, thus achieving the purpose of quickly picking up the ball and improving work efficiency. Then, through the provided suction pump 350, when the user encounters ping-pong balls scattered in corners and gaps, the suction pump 350 can be turned on by the controller, so that the suction pump 350 generates suction force, which is then transmitted to the collection tube 330 through the suction tube 360, so that the collection tube 330 generates suction force. At this time, the user holds the collection head 340 and finally aligns it with the corner ping-pong ball. The suction force makes it pass through the collection head 340 into the collection tube 330, and then fall into the collection box 310 for collection, thus achieving the purpose of collecting ping-pong balls in corners and gaps, further improving work efficiency.
[0044] Although the embodiments and drawings of this utility model have been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will understand that various substitutions, variations and modifications are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, the scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents disclosed in the embodiments and drawings.
Claims
1. A ping-pong ball retriever, characterized in that, include: A connecting box (100) is provided with a support block (110) at the bottom of its inner wall; A quick ball-collecting assembly (200) includes two fixing plates (210) disposed at one end of the inner wall of a connecting box (100). Each of the two fixing plates (210) has several limiting rods (220) at its bottom. The outer walls of the several limiting rods (220) are slidably connected to two fixing frames (230). The bottom of each of the two fixing frames (230) is provided with a spring (240). The other end of the inner wall of the connecting box (100) is provided with the same structure as the first end. The bottom of the several fixing frames (230) is provided with two ball-collecting frames (250). The outer walls of the two ball-collecting frames (250) are slidably connected to the bottom of the connecting box (100). Both ends of the inner walls of the two ball-collecting frames (250) are provided with several connectors (260). The middle of the several connectors (260) is provided with several tension springs (270). A corner ball-collecting assembly (300) includes a collection box (310) embedded in the middle of the inner wall of a connecting box (100). A connecting plate (320) is provided at one top end of the collection box (310). A recycling pipe (330) is sealed and connected to the top of the connecting plate (320). A recycling head (340) is sealed and connected to the top of the recycling pipe (330). A suction pump (350) is provided on one side of the top of the connecting box (100). A suction tube (360) is sealed and connected to one end of the suction pump (350). The end of the suction tube (360) is sealed and connected to the recycling pipe (330).
2. The ping-pong ball retriever according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support block (110) is provided with two torque motors (400), and the output shaft ends of the two torque motors (400) are provided with rotating rods (500), and the outer walls of the two rotating rods (500) are provided with a number of cams (600).
3. A ping-pong ball retriever according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting frame (700) is provided between the two ball-collecting frames (250), and the top of the two connecting frames (700) corresponds to the cam (600).
4. A ping-pong ball retriever according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the suction pump (350) is sealed and connected to a discharge pipe. One end of the connecting box (100) is provided with a protective box. A collection box (800) is slidably connected inside the protective box. A gripping head is provided on the top of the collection box (800).
5. A ping-pong ball retriever according to claim 4, characterized in that: The interior of each of the springs (240) is movably connected to the limiting rod (220), and the bottom of each of the springs (240) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the connecting box (100).
6. A ping-pong ball retriever according to claim 5, characterized in that: A handrail (900) is provided on one side of the connecting box (100), a number of casters (1000) are provided at the bottom of the connecting box (100), a controller is provided at the top corner of the connecting box (100), and a storage battery is embedded in one side of the inner wall of the connecting box (100).
7. A ping-pong ball retriever according to claim 6, characterized in that: The suction pump (350) and the torque motor (400) are both electrically connected to the controller, which is electrically connected to the battery.