A club straightener
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521361854.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-06-30
AI Technical Summary
[0002]在生产台球杆的过程中，常常面临木材形变这一棘手的问题，在车床加工后，木材在放置一段时间后往往会出现形变，导致球杆弯曲，这不仅影响了台球杆的美观性，更重要的是，它还可能对球员的击球体验和准确性造成不利影响，校直成为了生产过程中不可或缺的一道工序，由于每一根的木材和材料都有不同的硬度和可能出现不同的弯曲点，因此要相对经验足够的师傅才能做台人工台球杆校直的工序
1、通过旋转机构利用传动带和从动轮使球杆能够平稳地旋转，便于校直组件对球杆进行全面检测与校直，支撑组件和校直组件相互配合既保证了球杆在校直过程中的稳定性，又能有效实施校直动作，实现了球杆的自动旋转和校直，大大提高了工作效率，减少了人工操作的依赖；
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of straightening machines, and specifically to an automatic straightening machine for golf clubs. Background Technology
[0002] In the production of billiard cues, the problem of wood deformation is often encountered. After being processed on a lathe, the wood often deforms after being left for a period of time, causing the cue to bend. This not only affects the aesthetics of the cue, but more importantly, it may also have an adverse effect on the player's hitting experience and accuracy. Straightening has become an indispensable process in the production process. Since each piece of wood and material has different hardness and may have different bending points, only relatively experienced craftsmen can perform the manual billiard cue straightening process.
[0003] Among existing straightening techniques, one method is to use a heat source for reverse pressing. By heating the convex side of the billiard cue, the wood expands and contracts with temperature, causing it to bend in the opposite direction, thus achieving the purpose of straightening. This method requires precise control of the heating temperature and time to avoid damaging the wood. Another method is to use a suspender to suspend the billiard cue for a long time. Through the combined effects of gravity and time, the billiard cue slowly restores its straightness. This method is suitable for billiard cues with a slight degree of bending and requires a longer waiting time to achieve the desired effect. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an automatic cue straightening machine. This invention achieves automatic rotation and precise straightening of the cue through a rotation mechanism and a straightening mechanism, avoiding the inaccuracy and inefficiency of manual straightening. It can adapt to cues of different lengths and degrees of curvature, avoids potential damage to the cue through high-temperature straightening, and can complete the straightening work in a short time, thus improving production efficiency.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An automatic cue straightening machine includes a worktable with a rotating mechanism for rotating the cue in conjunction with a straightening mechanism. A straightening mechanism is located on one side of the rotating mechanism for straightening the cue. The straightening mechanism includes a first moving component on the worktable, a support component slidably connected to the first moving component, and a straightening component located on one side of the support component. The first moving component drives the straightening component to adjust its displacement along the cue's placement direction. The support component supports the cue in conjunction with the straightening component, and the straightening component straightens the cue with the assistance of the support component.
[0006] The rotating mechanism includes a first rotating frame located at one end of the worktable, a first driving member located inside the first rotating frame, a transmission wheel located at one end of the first driving member, a first rotating member located above the first rotating frame, a driven wheel located at one end of the first rotating member, a second rotating frame located at the other end of the worktable opposite to the first rotating frame, and a second rotating member located above the second rotating frame. The transmission wheel is rotatably connected to the driven wheel via a transmission belt. The first driving member is used to provide driving force for the rotating mechanism to rotate the cue stick.
[0007] The first moving component includes a second driving member disposed at one end of the worktable, a rotating shaft disposed at one end of the second driving member, and a horizontal connecting plate disposed above the rotating shaft. The horizontal connecting plate is slidably connected to the worktable below via a sliding component. The rotating shaft is connected to the horizontal connecting plate via a coupling. The second driving member is used to provide driving force to realize the horizontal displacement of the adjustment and straightening mechanism. The coupling is used to transmit torque to enable the horizontal connecting plate to move horizontally along the sliding component.
[0008] The support assembly includes a mounting plate above the horizontal connecting plate, a third drive member below the mounting plate, a first support frame at both ends above the mounting plate along the direction of the cue stick placement, a second support frame at one end of the first support frame, and a vertical connecting shaft between the mounting plate and the horizontal connecting plate. The mounting plate is slidably connected to the vertical connecting shaft via a bushing, and the vertical connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the horizontal connecting plate. The third drive member is used to lift the mounting plate so that the first and second support frames provide support and fixation for the straightening of the cue stick.
[0009] A fourth driving component is provided on each of the two sides below the mounting plate. A support block is provided at one end of the fourth driving component, and the support block is used to support and stabilize the mounting plate.
[0010] The straightening assembly includes a mounting bracket on one side of the support assembly, a fifth drive member above the mounting bracket, a sliding module at one end of the fifth drive member, a straightening pressure head on one side of the sliding module, and a detector on one side of the straightening pressure head. The detector is used to measure the surface curvature data of the cue stick. The fifth drive member is used to drive the straightening assembly to calibrate the straightness of the cue stick. The straightening pressure head is used to directly contact the cue stick for straightening.
[0011] A pressure sensor is provided on one side of the straightening pressure head, which is used to sense the force between the straightening pressure head and the club.
[0012] The sliding module is provided with at least one slider and a guide rail. One side of the sliding module is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket, and the sliding side of the sliding module is slidably connected to the straightening pressure head.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. The rotating mechanism uses a transmission belt and driven wheel to make the cue stick rotate smoothly, which facilitates the straightening component to fully inspect and straighten the cue stick. The support component and the straightening component work together to ensure the stability of the cue stick during the straightening process and to effectively carry out the straightening action, realizing the automatic rotation and straightening of the cue stick, which greatly improves work efficiency and reduces the reliance on manual operation. 2. The first moving component allows the straightening component to be displaced and adjusted along the direction of the club placement to adapt to clubs of different lengths or with different straightening requirements. The support component, through the cooperation of the third and fourth driving components, can flexibly adjust the support position and force to ensure the stability of the club during the straightening process. 3. The straightness of the cue is accurately measured by sending and receiving light waves through a detector, which improves the accuracy and efficiency of straightening. The pressure sensor can monitor the force between the straightening head and the cue in real time, preventing damage caused by over-straightening. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating mechanism of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the straightening mechanism of this utility model.
[0017] Explanation of icon numbers: 1-Workbench, 2-Rotating mechanism, 20-First rotating frame, 21-First driving component, 22-Transmission wheel, 23-First rotating component, 24-Driven wheel, 25-Second rotating frame, 26-Second rotating component, 27-Transmission belt, 3-Straightening mechanism, 30-First moving assembly, 300-Second driving component, 301-Rotating shaft, 302-Horizontal connecting plate, 303-Sliding assembly, 304-Coupling, 31-Support assembly, 310- Mounting plate, 311-Third drive component, 312-First support frame, 313-Second support frame, 314-Vertical connecting shaft, 315-Busset, 316-Fourth drive component, 317-Support block, 32-Straightening assembly, 320-Mounting frame, 321-Fifth drive component, 322-Sliding module, 3220-Slider, 3221-Guide rail, 323-Straightening pressure head, 324-Detector, 325-Pressure sensor, 4-Ball rod. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings: like Figure 1-3As shown, this utility model relates to an automatic cue straightening machine, including a worktable 1, a rotating mechanism 2 disposed on the worktable 1, and a straightening mechanism 3 disposed on one side of the rotating mechanism 2. The rotating mechanism 2 is used to rotate the cue 4 in cooperation with the straightening mechanism 3, and the straightening mechanism 3 is used to straighten the cue 4. The straightening mechanism 3 includes a first moving component 30 disposed on the worktable 1, a support component 31 slidably connected above the first moving component 30, and a straightening component 32 disposed on one side of the support component 31. The first moving component 30 is used to drive the straightening component 32 to adjust its displacement along the placement direction of the cue 4. The support component 31 is used to cooperate with the straightening component 32 to support the cue 4, and the straightening component 32 is used to straighten the cue 4 in cooperation with the support component 31.
[0019] Specifically, the straightness and alignment of the cue stick surface are detected and corrected using one of the following methods: Step 1: Using detector 324, the straightening mechanism 3 is moved to scan the height curvature line of the cue stick 4 along the X-axis. Step 2: Rotating mechanism 2 rotates the cue stick 90 degrees, then repeats Step 1. Step 3: Rotating mechanism 2 rotates the cue stick 4 180 degrees, then repeats Step 1. Step 4: Rotating mechanism 2 rotates the cue stick 4 270 degrees, then repeats Step 1. Step 5: The actual center curvature line of the cue stick 4 is plotted in the computer software. Step 6: The position of the highest curvature point is found, such as point A: (Ax, Ar, Ah). Ax is the position at x, and Ah is the height from the center of the cue stick 4. The highest acceptable point (HL) is set in the software. There may be more than one point higher than HL, such as points A, B, C…, which are recorded as point A: (Ax, Ar, Ah), point B: (Bx, Br, Bh), and point C: (Cx, Cr, Ch). Step 7: By setting the driving force (F) of the fifth driving member 321 of the straightening assembly 32, setting the proportional factor (E) of force and height, and the height (Ah), F=E*Ah, we obtain Fa, Fb, and Fc; Step 8: The straightening assembly 32 moves to position Ax, and the rotating mechanism 2 rotates to angle Ar; Step 9: The straightening pressure head 323 of the straightening assembly 32 moves downward on the surface of point A of the cue stick 4 to straighten it. The pressure sensor 325 monitors the downward pressure force (Fg) in real time. When Fg is equal to or greater than Fa, the straightening assembly 32 stops moving downward and maintains the position for a certain period of time, the holding time (T); Step 10: After the holding time (T) is completed, the straightening assembly 32 rises to the safe height Hs; Step 11: The straightening assembly 32 moves to position Bx, and the rotating mechanism rotates to angle Br, then proceeds to steps 9 and 10, but the position and angle are based on the data from point B; Step 12: The straightening assembly moves to position Cx. Rotate the C-axis to the angle of Cr, then proceed to step 910, but the position and angle are based on the data of point C. After step 13 completes the correction of all high points, proceed to steps 12345. Once the first correction is completed, if the result is unqualified, the proportional factor (E) of force and height will be automatically fine-tuned for a second correction.
[0020] like Figure 1-3As shown, the rotating mechanism 2 includes a first rotating frame 20 disposed at one end of the worktable 1, a first driving member 21 disposed within the first rotating frame 20, a transmission wheel 22 disposed at one end of the first driving member 21, at least two first rotating members 23 disposed above the first rotating frame 20, a driven wheel 24 disposed at one end of the first rotating member 23, a second rotating frame 25 disposed at the other end of the worktable 1 opposite to the first rotating frame 20, and at least two second rotating members 26 disposed above the second rotating frame 25. The transmission wheel 22 is rotatably connected to the driven wheel 24 via a transmission belt 27. The first driving member 21 is used to provide driving force for the rotating mechanism 2 to rotate the cue stick 4.
[0021] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the first moving component 30 includes a second driving member 300 disposed at one end of the worktable 1, a rotating shaft 301 disposed at one end of the second driving member 300, and a horizontal connecting plate 302 disposed above the rotating shaft 301. The horizontal connecting plate 302 is slidably connected to the worktable 1 below by at least two sliding components 303. The rotating shaft 301 is connected to the horizontal connecting plate 302 by a coupling 304. The second driving member 300 is used to provide driving force to realize the horizontal displacement of the straightening mechanism 3. The coupling 304 is used to transmit torque to make the horizontal connecting plate 302 move horizontally along the sliding components 303. When the second driving member 300 drives the rotating shaft 301 to rotate, the coupling 304 moves horizontally along the thread on the rotating shaft 301, thereby causing the horizontal connecting plate 302 to be displaced.
[0022] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the support assembly 31 includes a mounting plate 310 disposed above the horizontal connecting plate 302, a third driving member 311 disposed below the mounting plate 310, at least one first support frame 312 disposed at both ends above the mounting plate 310 along the placement direction of the cue stick 4, a second support frame 313 disposed at one end of the first support frame 312, and at least four vertical connecting shafts 314 disposed between the mounting plate 310 and the horizontal connecting plate 302. The mounting plate 310 is slidably connected to the vertical connecting shafts 314 through bushings 315. The vertical connecting shafts 314 are fixedly connected to the horizontal connecting plate 302. The third driving member 311 is used to lift the mounting plate 310 so that the first support frame 312 and the second support frame 313 provide support and fixation for the straightening of the cue stick 4.
[0023] like Figure 1-3As shown, a fourth driving member 316 is provided on each of the two sides below the mounting plate 310. A support block 317 is provided at the output end of the fourth driving member 316. The support block 317 is used to support and stabilize the mounting plate 310. When the straightening mechanism straightens the cue, the fourth driving member 316 drives the support block 317 to retract below the mounting plate 310. When the straightening component acts on the cue, its force is transmitted to the support blocks 317 at both ends through the mounting plate 310 and then transmitted downward through the support blocks 317. The support blocks 317 at both ends can keep the mounting plate 310 balanced and ensure the accuracy of the straightening mechanism.
[0024] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the straightening assembly 32 includes a mounting bracket 320 disposed on one side of the support assembly 31, a fifth drive member 321 disposed above the mounting bracket 320, a sliding module 322 disposed at one end of the fifth drive member 321, a straightening pressure head 323 disposed on one side of the sliding module 322, and a detector 324 disposed on one side of the straightening pressure head 323. The detector 324 is used to detect the straightness of the cue stick 4 by sending light waves and receiving reflected light waves. The fifth drive member 321 is used to provide driving force for the straightening assembly 32 to realize the straightness calibration of the cue stick 4. The straightening pressure head 323 is used to directly straighten the cue stick 4.
[0025] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a pressure sensor 325 is provided on one side of the straightening head 323. The pressure sensor 325 is used to sense the force between the straightening head 323 and the cue stick 4.
[0026] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the sliding module 322 is provided with at least one slider 3220 and a guide rail 3221. The sliding module 322 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 320 and slidably connected to the straightening pressure head 323.
[0027] Further, the working principle is as follows: The laser detector 324 automatically detects the cue stick 4. Through computer data processing and analysis, the straightness of the cue stick can be accurately determined. The computer program automatically controls the operation of the straightening machine. Specifically: First, the cue stick 4 is placed on the rotating mechanism 2, with one end of the cue stick 4 contacting the first rotating frame 20 and the other end contacting the second rotating frame 25. Second, the straightening mechanism 3 moves to one end of the first rotating frame 20, and the detector 324 begins to work. Simultaneously, the second driving component 300 of the first moving assembly 30 provides driving force, causing the straightening mechanism 3 to move along the sliding assembly 303 to one end of the second rotating frame 25. The detector 324 then collects the data. The collected data is synchronized to the computer terminal for data processing. Next, if the analysis finds a protrusion on the cue stick 4, the control terminal controls the straightening mechanism 3 to move to that defect location. The third drive member 311 of the support assembly 31 drives the mounting plate 310 upwards along the vertical connecting shaft 314, causing the first support frame 312 and the second support frame 313 to contact the cue stick 4. Next, the fourth drive member 316 below the mounting plate 310 drives the support block 317 to retract below the mounting plate 310. During straightening, the support block 317 provides stable support for the mounting plate 310. Next, the fifth drive member 321 of the straightening assembly 32 drives the straightening pressure head 323 downwards along the sliding module 322 until... Pressing down on the cue stick 4, and using the pressure value set by the control terminal, the pressure sensor ensures that the pressure between the straightening head 323 and the cue stick 4 reaches the set standard. At this point, the protruding part of the cue stick 4 is straightened, and the straightening mechanism 32 returns to its initial position. Next, when the analysis finds a depression on the cue stick 4, the first drive member 21 of the rotating mechanism 2 drives the transmission wheel 22 to rotate. The control terminal causes the first drive member 21 to rotate the transmission wheel 22 180 degrees, which in turn causes the cue stick 4 to rotate 180 degrees, placing the depression directly below the cue stick 4. The control terminal then controls the straightening mechanism 3 to move to this defect location, and the third drive member 311 of the support assembly 31 drives the mounting plate 310. The first support frame 312 and the second support frame 313 are pushed upward along the vertical connecting shaft 314, so that they come into contact with the cue stick 4. Then, the fourth driving member 316 below the mounting plate 310 drives the support block 317 to retract to the bottom of the mounting plate 310. During straightening, the support block 317 supports and stabilizes the mounting plate 310. Next, the fifth driving member 321 of the straightening assembly 32 drives the straightening pressure head 323 downward along the sliding module 322 until it presses down on the cue stick 4. The pressure sensor provides the pressure value set by the control terminal so that the pressure between the straightening pressure head 323 and the cue stick 4 reaches the set standard. At this time, the protruding point of the cue stick is straightened, and the straightening mechanism 3 returns to the initial position.Here, the straightening mechanism 4 moves back to one end of the first rotating frame 20, and the detector 324 starts working again. Simultaneously, the second drive member 300 of the first moving assembly 30 provides driving force, causing the straightening mechanism 3 to move along the sliding assembly 303 to one end of the second rotating frame 35. The detector 324 then synchronizes the collected data to the computer terminal for data processing, checking whether the cue stick 4 has been straightened. If not, the above steps are repeated until straightening is complete.
[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, without departing from the design spirit of the present utility model, any equivalent changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art to the structure, features and principles of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope of the patent application of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic cue straightening machine, comprising a worktable, characterized in that: The workbench is equipped with a rotating mechanism for rotating the cue stick in conjunction with a straightening mechanism. A straightening mechanism is located on one side of the rotating mechanism for straightening the cue stick. The straightening mechanism includes a first moving component on the workbench, a support component slidably connected to the first moving component, and a straightening component located on one side of the support component. The first moving component drives the straightening component to adjust its displacement along the cue stick's placement direction. The support component supports the cue stick in conjunction with the straightening component, and the straightening component straightens the cue stick with the assistance of the support component.
2. The automatic cue straightening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism includes a first rotating frame located at one end of the worktable, a first driving member located inside the first rotating frame, a transmission wheel located at one end of the first driving member, a first rotating member located above the first rotating frame, a driven wheel located at one end of the first rotating member, a second rotating frame located at the other end of the worktable opposite to the first rotating frame, and a second rotating member located above the second rotating frame. The transmission wheel is rotatably connected to the driven wheel via a transmission belt. The first driving member is used to provide driving force for the rotating mechanism to rotate the cue stick.
3. The automatic cue straightening machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first moving component includes a second driving member disposed at one end of the worktable, a rotating shaft disposed at one end of the second driving member, and a horizontal connecting plate disposed above the rotating shaft. The horizontal connecting plate is slidably connected to the worktable below via a sliding component. The rotating shaft is connected to the horizontal connecting plate via a coupling. The second driving member is used to provide driving force to realize the horizontal displacement of the adjustment and straightening mechanism. The coupling is used to transmit torque to enable the horizontal connecting plate to move horizontally along the sliding component.
4. The automatic cue straightening machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support assembly includes a mounting plate above the horizontal connecting plate, a third drive member below the mounting plate, a first support frame at both ends above the mounting plate along the direction of the cue stick placement, a second support frame at one end of the first support frame, and a vertical connecting shaft between the mounting plate and the horizontal connecting plate. The mounting plate is slidably connected to the vertical connecting shaft via a bushing, and the vertical connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the horizontal connecting plate. The third drive member is used to lift the mounting plate so that the first and second support frames provide support and fixation for the straightening of the cue stick.
5. The automatic cue straightening machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fourth driving component is provided on each of the two sides below the mounting plate. A support block is provided at one end of the fourth driving component, and the support block is used to support and stabilize the mounting plate.
6. The automatic cue straightening machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The straightening assembly includes a mounting bracket on one side of the support assembly, a fifth drive member above the mounting bracket, a sliding module at one end of the fifth drive member, a straightening pressure head on one side of the sliding module, and a detector on one side of the straightening pressure head. The detector is used to measure the surface curvature data of the cue stick. The fifth drive member is used to drive the straightening assembly to calibrate the straightness of the cue stick. The straightening pressure head is used to directly contact the cue stick for straightening.
7. An automatic cue straightening machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A pressure sensor is provided on one side of the straightening pressure head, which is used to sense the force between the straightening pressure head and the club.
8. An automatic cue straightening machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sliding module is provided with at least one slider and a guide rail. One side of the sliding module is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket, and the sliding side of the sliding module is slidably connected to the straightening pressure head.