Automatic ball pushing device for billiard training

CN224598711UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-07HUNAN BUILDING BLOCKS INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUNAN BUILDING BLOCKS INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-17
Publication Date
2026-08-07

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Technical Problem

传统摆球操作通常由人工完成,需要专人收集打出的台球将其摆放归位,十分费时费力,不利于提高训练效率,而市面上用于自动发球的装置精确度较差,无法同时兼容黑八球与斯洛克球等多种尺寸的球体,需要一种新型设备来解决上述问题

Benefits of technology

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This device can accurately push the billiard ball in the machine box to the target position for training through the cooperation of electromagnetic locks and various components. The pushing process is monitored by a probe to ensure that the next ball is pushed only after the ball in the striking position has been hit by the trainee. The height of each electromagnetic lock and the detection angle of the probe can be adjusted as needed, so that the device can adapt to various sizes of balls such as black eight-ball and snooker balls. It has the characteristics of being fully automatic, high precision, and highly applicable, which greatly improves the training efficiency of billiards.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of automatic ball pushing device for billiard training, including cabinet, cabinet upper layer is divided into propulsion chamber and ball inlet chamber by partition, built-in slope of ball inlet chamber passes billiard to lower layer transfer chamber, transfer chamber export communicates with partition wall ball discharge chamber entrance, ball discharge chamber top surface hinged adjusting plate first end, adjusting plate tail end is connected cabinet inner wall by spin tuning component, adjusting plate top surface installs first, second electromagnetic mortise lock, the lock tongue of electromagnetic mortise lock can limit two billiard on the slope of ball discharge chamber before and after, built-in drive assembly in propulsion chamber, telescopic rod tail end of drive assembly connects fender assembly, slide seat in fender assembly is vertically slidingly connected third electromagnetic mortise lock, slide seat hinged probe;The device can be pushed to target position by the cooperation of electromagnetic mortise lock and each component with billiard in cabinet for training, the height of each electromagnetic mortise lock in device and probe detection angle can be adjusted as required, to adapt to the pushing demand of different size spheres.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sports equipment technology, specifically to an automatic ball-pushing device for billiards training. Background Technology

[0002] Billiards is an indoor skill-based sport played on a rectangular table covered with special felt and edged with rubber. Players use a cue to strike the cue ball, aiming to pocket other object balls. It combines precise geometric calculations, delicate power control, complex spin techniques, and profound tactical strategies, earning it the nickname "chess on a green chessboard." Billiards training is a systematic improvement process, focusing on repeatedly refining standard, stable striking postures and basic movements. This requires extensive practice, constantly positioning the balls for the player to strike. Traditional ball placement is usually manual, requiring someone to collect and return the struck balls, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, hindering training efficiency. Furthermore, existing automatic ball-setting devices are often inaccurate and cannot simultaneously accommodate various ball sizes, including eight-ball and snooker balls. A new type of equipment is needed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes an automatic ball-pushing device for billiards training, comprising a chassis. The upper layer of the chassis is divided into a pushing chamber and a ball-scoring chamber by a partition. A ramp inside the ball-scoring chamber transfers the billiard balls to a lower transfer chamber. The outlet of the transfer chamber connects to the entrance of an adjacent volleyball room. The top surface of the volleyball room is hinged to the first end of an adjustment plate, and the tail end of the adjustment plate is connected to the inner wall of the chassis via a rotary adjustment assembly. First and second electromagnetic locks are installed on the top surface of the adjustment plate. The locking tongues of the electromagnetic locks can limit the two billiard balls to be positioned back and forth on the ramp of the volleyball room. A drive assembly is located inside the pushing chamber. The tail end of the telescopic rod in the drive assembly is connected to a stop assembly. The slide in the stop assembly is vertically slidably connected to a third electromagnetic lock, and the slide is hinged to a probe.

[0004] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a geared motor, which is mounted on the bottom surface of the first end of the substrate. The output end of the geared motor passes vertically upward through the substrate and is connected to the drive wheel through a torque limiter. The drive wheel is connected to the driven wheel through a transmission belt. The driven wheel is rotatably connected to the top surface of the tail end of the substrate. One side of the transmission belt is connected to a clamp, which is fixed to the first end of the telescopic rod. The telescopic rod body is slidably connected to the limiting block at the tail end of the substrate.

[0005] Furthermore, a battery module is installed on one side of the front end of the propulsion chamber. The battery module is electrically connected to the top control board. The control board is electrically connected to the drive components and the first and second electromagnetic locks inside the chassis. The control board is connected to the third electromagnetic lock and the probe on the baffle assembly via a spiral wire. The spiral wire is wound around an auxiliary rod. The auxiliary rod passes through the wire hole on the end face of the chassis and is inserted into the chassis. The auxiliary rod body is slidably connected to the side slider. The side slider is installed on the inner wall of the chassis.

[0006] Furthermore, the baffle assembly includes a back plate, with the top of the back plate connected to the end of the telescopic rod. The lower side of the back plate has a square hole and is bent into an L-shaped ball holder. The inner side of the ball holder is thickened and rounded, and the opening of the ball holder faces outward. The front of the back plate is connected to the ear plates on both sides of the bending groove in the center of the slide block. The bending groove is vertically slidably connected to the third electromagnetic lock. The two sides of the third electromagnetic lock are connected to the lifting plate through support rods. The threaded seat on one side of the lifting plate is connected to the front platform of the back plate through a lifting screw. The head of the lifting screw protrudes through the outer shell cover, and the outer shell cover covers the front of the back plate.

[0007] Furthermore, a hinge frame is provided on the back side of the probe. The hinge hole of the hinge frame is connected to the pin on the bending plate on both sides of the slide. A concentric arc-shaped waist hole is opened above the hinge hole. The arc-shaped waist hole is positioned by bolts connected to the screw holes on the bending plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the rotary adjustment assembly includes a rotary adjustment bolt, which passes vertically upward through a threaded through hole on the adjustment seat. The adjustment seat is installed on the inner side of the end face of the chassis, and the screw of the rotary adjustment bolt is threadedly connected to the threaded seat at the bend of the tail end of the adjustment plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the electromagnetic mortise lock includes a lock housing with an internal electromagnetic coil. A return spring is inserted into the center of the electromagnetic coil, and the return spring contacts the top of the push rod. The push rod body cooperates with the electromagnetic coil, and the bottom end of the push rod is connected to the bolt. The bolt can pass through the bottom surface of the lock housing under the elastic force of the return spring.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This device can accurately push the billiard ball in the machine box to the target position for training through the cooperation of electromagnetic locks and various components. The pushing process is monitored by a probe to ensure that the next ball is pushed only after the ball in the striking position has been hit by the trainee. The height of each electromagnetic lock and the detection angle of the probe can be adjusted as needed, so that the device can adapt to various sizes of balls such as black eight-ball and snooker balls. It has the characteristics of being fully automatic, high precision, and highly applicable, which greatly improves the training efficiency of billiards. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the oblique structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the oblique structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a front view sectional view of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a rear view sectional view of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting plate and its related components in this utility model; Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the middle support assembly of this utility model.

[0012] The reference numerals in the attached diagrams are explained as follows: 1. Chassis; 101. Propulsion chamber; 102. Goal chamber; 103. Transfer chamber; 104. Volleyball chamber; 105. Cable hole; 2. Billiard ball; 3. Adjustment plate; 4. Locking tongue; 5. Telescopic rod; 6. Slide; 601. Bending groove; 602. Bending plate; 7. Probe; 701. Hinge frame; 702. Hinge hole; 703. Circular arc waist hole; 8. Gear motor; 9. Base plate; 901. Limiting block; 10. Active... 11. Wheel; 12. Drive belt; 13. Driven wheel; 14. Clamp; 15. Battery module; 16. Control board; 17. Helix; 18. Auxiliary rod; 19. Side slider; 10. Back plate; 1901. Ball holder; 1902. Platform; 20. Support rod; 21. Lifting plate; 22. Lifting screw; 23. Outer cover; 24. Adjusting bolt; 25. Adjusting seat; 26. Lock case; 27. Electromagnetic coil; 28. Return spring; 29. ​​Top rod. Detailed Implementation

[0013] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," 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 do not 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 on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0014] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings: like Figures 1 to 7As shown, an automatic ball-pushing device for billiards training includes a chassis 1. The various panels of the chassis 1 are assembled by pins and can be quickly disassembled and reassembled. The upper layer of the chassis 1 is divided into a push chamber 101 and a ball-scoring chamber 102 by a partition. The ball-scoring chamber 102 is connected to the inlet of the top plate of the chassis 1. The ball-scoring chamber 102 has a built-in ramp that transfers the billiard ball 2 to the lower transfer chamber 103. The outlet of the transfer chamber 103 is connected to the inlet of the adjacent volleyball chamber 104. The top surface of the volleyball chamber 104 is hinged to the head end of an adjustment plate 3. The tilt of the adjustment plate 3 is adjusted by a rotary adjustment assembly. The rotary adjustment assembly includes a rotary adjustment bolt 24, which passes vertically upward through a threaded through hole on an adjustment seat 25. The adjustment seat 25 is installed on the inner side of the end face of the chassis 1. The shaft of the rotary adjustment bolt 24 is threadedly connected to the threaded seat at the bend of the tail end of the adjustment plate 3.

[0016] In this embodiment, the top surface of the adjusting plate 3 is equipped with the first and second electromagnetic locks. The locking tongue 4 of the electromagnetic locks can limit the two billiard balls 2 to be positioned on the slope of the volleyball chamber 104. The propulsion chamber 101 has a built-in drive assembly, which includes a reduction motor 8. The reduction motor 8 is installed on the bottom surface of the first end of the base plate 9. The output end of the reduction motor 8 passes vertically upward through the base plate 9 and is connected to the drive wheel 10 through a torque limiter. The drive wheel 10 is connected to the driven wheel 12 through a transmission belt 11. The driven wheel 12 is rotatably connected to the top surface of the tail end of the base plate 9. One side of the transmission belt 11 is connected to the clamp 13. The clamp 13 is fixed to the first end of the telescopic rod 5. The telescopic rod 5 is slidably connected to the limiting block 901 at the tail end of the base plate 9. The tail end of the telescopic rod 5 is connected to the stop assembly.

[0017] In this embodiment, the baffle assembly includes a back plate 19. The top of the back plate 19 is connected to the tail end of the telescopic rod 5. The back plate 19 has a square hole on its lower side and is bent into an L-shaped ball holder 1901. The inner side of the ball holder 1901 is thickened and rounded. The opening of the ball holder 1901 faces outward. The front of the back plate 19 is connected to the two side ears of the central bending groove 601 of the slide block 6. The bending groove 601 is vertically slidably connected to the third electromagnetic lock. The two sides of the third electromagnetic lock are connected to the lifting plate 21 through the support rod 20. The threaded seat on one side of the lifting plate 21 is connected to the front platform 1902 of the back plate 19 through the lifting screw 22. The head of the lifting screw 22 protrudes through the outer shell cover 23, and the outer shell cover 23 covers the front of the back plate 19. An adjustable probe 7 is mounted on the front of the slide block 6. A hinge frame 701 is provided on the back side of the probe 7. The hinge hole 702 of the hinge frame 701 is hinged to the pins on the bending plates 602 on both sides of the slide block 6. A concentric arc-shaped waist hole 703 is opened above the hinge hole 702. The arc-shaped waist hole 703 is positioned by bolts connected to the screw holes on the bending plate 602.

[0018] In this embodiment, a battery module 14 is installed on one side of the front end of the propulsion chamber 101. The battery module 14 is electrically connected to the top control board 15. The control board 15 is electrically connected to the drive assembly and the first and second electromagnetic locks inside the chassis 1. The control board 15 is connected to the third electromagnetic lock and the probe 7 on the baffle assembly via a spiral wire 16. The spiral wire 16 is wound around the auxiliary rod 17. The auxiliary rod 17 passes through the wire hole 105 on the end face of the chassis 1 and is inserted into the chassis. The rod body of the auxiliary rod 17 is slidably connected to the side slider 18. The side slider 18 is installed on the inner wall of the chassis 1. The first, second and third electromagnetic locks have the same structure, all including a lock shell 26. The lock shell 26 has an electromagnetic coil 27 inside. A return spring 28 is inserted into the center of the electromagnetic coil 27. The return spring 28 contacts the top end of the push rod 29. The rod body of the push rod 29 cooperates with the electromagnetic coil 27. The bottom end of the push rod 29 is connected to the locking tongue 4. When the electromagnetic coil 27 is closed, the latch 4 can pass through the bottom surface of the lock case 26 under the elastic force of the return spring 28; when the electromagnetic coil 27 is open, the magnetic force attracts the push rod 29 to move upward, and the latch 4 is retracted into the lock case 26.

[0019] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: One by one, the billiard balls 2 are placed into the top plate inlet of the chassis 1. The billiard balls 2 slide down the ramp. The first billiard ball 2 is limited by the locking tongue 4 of the first electromagnetic lock. After loading, the first electromagnetic lock is opened, and the head ball slides to the locking tongue 4 of the second electromagnetic lock. Then, the first electromagnetic lock is closed to limit the subsequent billiard balls 2. When practice begins, the second electromagnetic lock is opened, and the head ball slides into the ball holder 1901 and is limited by the third electromagnetic lock. The next ball is taken to the substitute position with the cooperation of the first and second electromagnetic locks. The reduction motor 8 is started, which drives the transmission belt 11 to move. The transmission belt 11 pushes out the telescopic rod 5 through the clamp 13. The head ball in the ball holder 1901 is pushed to the hitting position. The third electromagnetic lock is opened to release the head ball. Then, the reduction motor 8 drives the guard assembly to reset. When the probe 7 detects that the head ball has been hit, the above steps are repeated to start the next round of serving.

[0020] like Figure 3 As shown, when it is necessary to change the type of serve, the lifting screw 22 and the adjusting bolt 24 are screwed together to adjust the height of each electromagnetic pin; the bolt at the arc-shaped waist hole 703 is loosened to rotate the hinge frame 701, thereby changing the detection angle of the probe 7. This utility model can accurately push the billiard ball 2 in the machine box 1 to the target position for training through the cooperation of electromagnetic locks and various components. The pushing process is monitored by the probe 7 to ensure that the billiard ball 2 in the striking position is hit by the trainee before pushing the next billiard ball 2. The height of each electromagnetic lock and the detection angle of the probe 7 in the device can be adjusted as needed, so that the device can adapt to various sizes of balls such as black eight-ball and snooker balls. It has the characteristics of being fully automatic, high-precision, and highly applicable, which greatly improves the training efficiency of billiards.

[0021] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic ball-pushing device for billiards training, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The upper part of the chassis (1) is divided into a propulsion chamber (101) and a ball-scoring chamber (102) by a partition. The ball-scoring chamber (102) has a built-in ramp that transfers the billiard balls (2) to the lower transfer chamber (103). The outlet of the transfer chamber (103) is connected to the entrance of the adjacent volleyball chamber (104). The top surface of the volleyball chamber (104) is hinged to the first end of the adjustment plate (3). The tail end of the adjustment plate (3) is connected to the inner wall of the chassis (1) through a rotary adjustment assembly. The top surface of the adjustment plate (3) is equipped with the first and second electromagnetic locks. The locking tongue (4) of the electromagnetic lock can limit the two billiard balls (2) to the front and back on the ramp of the volleyball chamber (104). The propulsion chamber (101) has a built-in drive assembly. The tail end of the telescopic rod (5) in the drive assembly is connected to the baffle assembly. The slide (6) in the baffle assembly is vertically slidably connected to the third electromagnetic lock. The slide (6) is hinged to the probe (7).

2. The automatic ball-pushing device for billiards training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a geared motor (8), which is mounted on the bottom surface of the first end of the base plate (9). The output end of the geared motor (8) passes vertically upward through the base plate (9) and is connected to the drive wheel (10) through a torque limiter. The drive wheel (10) is connected to the driven wheel (12) through a transmission belt (11). The driven wheel (12) is rotatably connected to the top surface of the tail end of the base plate (9). One side of the transmission belt (11) is connected to a clamp (13). The clamp (13) is fixed to the first end of the telescopic rod (5). The telescopic rod (5) is slidably connected to the limiting block (901) at the tail end of the base plate (9).

3. The automatic ball-pushing device for billiards training according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery module (14) is installed on one side of the front end of the propulsion chamber (101). The battery module (14) is electrically connected to the top control board (15). The control board (15) is electrically connected to the drive assembly and the first and second electromagnetic locks inside the chassis (1). The control board (15) is connected to the third electromagnetic lock and the probe (7) on the baffle assembly through a spiral wire (16). The spiral wire (16) is wound around the auxiliary rod (17). The auxiliary rod (17) passes through the wire hole (105) on the end face of the chassis (1) and is inserted into the chassis. The auxiliary rod (17) is slidably connected to the side slider (18). The side slider (18) is installed on the inner wall of the chassis (1).

4. The automatic ball-pushing device for billiards training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle assembly includes a back plate (19), the top of which is connected to the tail end of the telescopic rod (5). The back plate (19) has a square hole on its lower side and is bent into an L-shaped ball holder (1901). The inner side of the ball holder (1901) is thickened and rounded. The opening of the ball holder (1901) faces outward. The front of the back plate (19) is connected to the two side ears of the central bending groove (601) of the slide block (6). The bending groove (601) is vertically slidably connected to the third electromagnetic lock. The two sides of the third electromagnetic lock are connected to the lifting plate (21) through the support rod (20). The threaded seat on one side of the lifting plate (21) is connected to the front platform (1902) of the back plate (19) through the lifting screw (22). The head of the lifting screw (22) passes through the outer shell cover (23). The outer shell cover (23) covers the front of the back plate (19).

5. The automatic ball-pushing device for billiards training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The probe (7) has a hinge frame (701) on its back side. The hinge hole (702) of the hinge frame (701) is connected to the pin on the bending plate (602) on both sides of the slide (6). A circular arc waist hole (703) is opened above the hinge hole (702) and is concentric with it. The circular arc waist hole (703) is positioned by bolting the screw hole on the bending plate (602).

6. The automatic ball-pushing device for billiards training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary assembly includes a rotary bolt (24), which passes vertically upward through a threaded through hole on the adjusting seat (25). The adjusting seat (25) is installed on the inner side of the end face of the chassis (1). The rotary bolt (24) is threadedly connected to the threaded seat at the bend of the tail end of the adjusting plate (3).

7. The automatic ball-pushing device for billiards training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electromagnetic lock includes a lock shell (26), an electromagnetic coil (27) is built into the lock shell (26), a return spring (28) is inserted into the center of the electromagnetic coil (27), the return spring (28) is in contact with the top of the push rod (29), the rod body of the push rod (29) cooperates with the electromagnetic coil (27), the bottom end of the push rod (29) is connected to the latch (4), and the latch (4) can pass through the bottom surface of the lock shell (26) under the elastic force of the return spring (28).