Foldable ball sensing device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of foldable ball entry sensing device, foldable ball entry sensing device includes: mounting seat;Trigger lever, rotatably arranged on mounting seat, when trigger lever is hit by ball, trigger lever rotates around first direction;First elastic component, connecting trigger lever and mounting seat, for applying the elastic force of second direction opposite to first direction to trigger lever;Unlocking member, set on mounting seat, and can move between first position and second position;When unlocking member is in first position, unlocking member and trigger lever abut, to limit trigger lever rotates around second direction;When unlocking member is in second position, unlocking member removes the restriction to trigger lever, under the elastic force of first elastic component, trigger lever can rotate around second direction to with basketboard folding, reduce the occupancy for space, to facilitate transportation, user experience is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of basketball shooting machine technology, and in particular to a foldable ball-sensing device. Background Technology

[0002] Basketball shooting machines are a common type of sports and entertainment equipment. The backboard of a basketball shooting machine is equipped with a goal sensor, which detects whether the player has made a shot and records the score, thus providing a certain degree of entertainment.

[0003] In related technologies, to ensure that the goal-scoring sensor can accurately detect a goal, the sensor is quite long, occupying a significant amount of space and resulting in high transportation costs. To reduce transportation costs, manufacturers ship the goal-scoring sensor and backboard separately, requiring users to assemble them upon receiving the machine. This leads to a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a foldable goal-sensing device that can reduce transportation costs and improve user experience.

[0005] This utility model provides a foldable goal-sensing device, comprising: a mounting base for mounting and fixing on a backboard; a trigger rod rotatably disposed on the mounting base, which, when struck by a ball, can rotate relative to the mounting base about a first direction; a first elastic member connecting the trigger rod and the mounting base, for applying an elastic force in a second direction opposite to the first direction to the trigger rod; and an unlocking member disposed on the mounting base and movable relative to the mounting base between a first position and a second position. When the unlocking member is in the first position, it abuts against the trigger rod to restrict its rotation about the second direction; when the unlocking member is in the second position, it releases the restriction on the trigger rod, and under the elastic force of the first elastic member, the trigger rod can rotate relative to the mounting base about the second direction to fold with the backboard.

[0006] The foldable goal sensor provided by this embodiment of the invention has at least the following beneficial effects: By setting an unlocking component, the unlocking component can move between a first position and a second position relative to the mounting base. When the unlocking component is in the first position, it abuts against the trigger rod to restrict the trigger rod from rotating around the second direction. The trigger rod is in working state and can cooperate with the first elastic component to detect a goal. When the unlocking component is in the second position, it releases the restriction on the trigger rod, allowing the trigger rod to rotate around the second direction relative to the mounting base under the elastic force of the first elastic component until it folds with the backboard. The trigger rod is in a retracted state, thus reducing the space occupied for easy transportation. Merchants do not need to disassemble the product for shipment, and users do not need to reassemble it, resulting in a better user experience.

[0007] In one embodiment of this implementation, the unlocking component includes a slide rod that slides in conjunction with the mounting base and has a distance between it and the axis around which the trigger rod rotates relative to the mounting base.

[0008] In one embodiment of this implementation, the trigger rod has a movable groove, and a limiting block is formed in the movable groove. When the slide rod is in the first position, the slide rod abuts against the limiting block in the circumferential direction. When the slide rod is in the second position, the slide rod and the limiting block are offset in the circumferential direction.

[0009] In one embodiment of this implementation, the foldable goal sensor includes a second elastic member that connects the slide rod and the mounting base and is capable of applying an elastic force to the slide rod to slide relative to the mounting base toward the first position.

[0010] In one embodiment of this implementation, during the process of the trigger rod rotating relative to the mounting base about the second direction to fold with the backboard, the slide rod and the limiting block abut against each other axially under the elastic force of the second elastic member.

[0011] In one embodiment of this implementation, the slide rod has a boss, the second elastic member is sleeved on the slide rod, and one end abuts against the boss and the other end abuts against the mounting base.

[0012] In one embodiment of this implementation, the mounting base is formed with a protrusion, and the protrusion has a receiving groove. When the trigger rod is in the first position, the protrusion slides in conjunction with the receiving groove, and the second elastic member is located in the receiving groove and abuts against the bottom wall of the receiving groove.

[0013] In one embodiment of this implementation, the mounting base has a movable opening for the trigger rod to extend out, and the movable opening has a limiting wall. When the trigger rod rotates relative to the mounting base about the second direction to fold with the backboard, the sliding rod abuts against the limiting wall.

[0014] In one embodiment of this implementation, the unlocking component further includes a handle, with one end of the slide rod extending out of the mounting base and connected to the handle.

[0015] In one embodiment of this implementation, the foldable ball-sensing device includes a trigger switch disposed on the mounting base. When the trigger rod is struck by the ball and rotates around the first direction, the trigger rod can trigger the trigger switch.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the foldable goal sensing device in working state according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the foldable ball-sensing device in its stowed state; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the foldable goal sensor behind the hidden mounting base; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the foldable goal sensor behind the hidden mounting base; Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the mounting base and unlocking component in the foldable goal sensor; Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the mounting base and unlocking component in the foldable goal sensor.

[0018] Figure label: Foldable goal sensor 100; Mounting base 10; protrusion 11; receiving groove 1101; movable opening 101; limiting wall 1011; Trigger rod 20; movable groove 201; limit block 202; mounting hole 203; Unlocking component 30; slide bar 31; boss 311; handle 32. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the foldable goal sensing device 100 in the working state according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the foldable ball-sensing device 100 in its stowed state; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the foldable goal sensor 100 behind the hidden mounting base 10; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable goal sensor 100 hidden behind the mounting base 10. This utility model provides a foldable goal sensor 100, which includes a mounting base 10, a trigger rod 20, a first elastic member (not shown), and an unlocking member 30. The mounting base 10 is used to mount and fix it to the backboard. The trigger rod 20 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 10, and when the trigger rod 20 is hit by a ball, it can rotate relative to the mounting base 10 about a first direction. The first elastic member connects the trigger rod 20 and the mounting base 10, and applies an elastic force in a second direction opposite to the first direction to the trigger rod 20. The unlocking member 30 is mounted on the mounting base 10 and can move relative to the mounting base 10 between a first position and a second position. When the unlocking member 30 is in the first position, it abuts against the trigger rod 20 to restrict the trigger rod 20 from rotating about the second direction. When the unlocking member 30 is in the second position, the unlocking member 30 releases the restriction on the trigger rod 20. Under the elastic force of the first elastic member, the trigger rod 20 can rotate relative to the mounting base 10 in the second direction until it folds with the backboard.

[0025] Specifically, the first elastic component is a spring, and the trigger rod 20 has a mounting hole 203. One end of the spring is attached to the mounting hole 203, and the other end is attached to the mounting base 10. The spring is in a stretched state to apply a torque in a second direction (clockwise as shown in the figure) to the trigger rod 20. The unlocking component 30 can move relative to the mounting base 10 between a first position and a second position by means of rotation, sliding, etc.

[0026] Understandably, the foldable goal-scoring sensor 100 is positioned below the basketball hoop of the shooting machine. When the trigger lever 20 is in operation, the unlocking component 30 is in the first position, and the trigger lever 20 is in its initial position, abutting against the unlocking component 30. The trigger lever 20 cannot rotate relative to the mounting base 10 in the second direction. After the ball enters the basketball hoop and falls from it, the ball strikes the trigger lever 20, causing it to rotate a certain angle relative to the mounting base 10 in the first direction (counterclockwise as shown in the diagram). The trigger lever 20 then reaches the trigger position, enabling it to work with relevant sensors to transmit a goal signal. Subsequently, under the elastic force of the first elastic component, the trigger lever 20 rotates relative to the mounting base 10 in the second direction, causing it to re-abut against the unlocking component 30 and return to its initial position.

[0027] When storage is required, the user applies an external force to the unlocking component 30, causing the unlocking component 30 to move from the first position to the second position. The unlocking component 30 no longer restricts the trigger rod 20 from rotating relative to the mounting base 10 in the second direction. Under the action of the elastic force of the first elastic component, the trigger rod 20 rotates relative to the mounting base 10 in the second direction until it folds with the backboard.

[0028] By setting the unlocking component 30, the unlocking component 30 can move between a first position and a second position relative to the mounting base 10. When the unlocking component 30 is in the first position, the unlocking component 30 abuts against the trigger rod 20 to restrict the trigger rod 20 from rotating around the second direction. The trigger rod 20 is in the working state and can cooperate with the first elastic component to detect a goal. When the unlocking component 30 is in the second position, the unlocking component 30 releases the restriction on the trigger rod 20, allowing the trigger rod 20 to rotate around the second direction relative to the mounting base 10 under the elastic force of the first elastic component until it folds with the backboard. The trigger rod 20 is in the storage state, thereby reducing the space occupied, facilitating transportation, and eliminating the need for merchants to disassemble and ship the goods, and users to reassemble them, resulting in a better user experience.

[0029] In one embodiment of this implementation, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The unlocking component 30 includes a slide rod 31, which slides into the mounting base 10 and is spaced apart from the axis around which the trigger rod 20 rotates relative to the mounting base 10. This arrangement allows the user to easily switch the unlocking component 30 between a first and a second position by pushing or pulling. Furthermore, the slide rod 31 is spaced apart from the axis around which the trigger rod 20 rotates relative to the mounting base 10, allowing the sliding of the slide rod 31 to restrict or release the rotation of the trigger rod 20 relative to the mounting base 10 in a second direction.

[0030] In one embodiment of this implementation, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The trigger rod 20 has a movable groove 201, within which a limiting block 202 is formed. When the slide rod 31 is in the first position, the slide rod 31 abuts against the limiting block 202 in the circumferential direction. When the slide rod 31 is in the second position, the slide rod 31 and the limiting block 202 are offset in the circumferential direction. With this configuration, the rotation of the trigger rod 20 relative to the mounting base 10 around the second direction can be limited or released by sliding the slide rod 31.

[0031] In this embodiment, the movable groove 201 is fan-shaped and has openings on both sides in the axial direction, allowing one end of the slide rod 31 to pass through the movable groove 201 and connect to the mounting base 10. When the slide rod 31 is in the first position, the left side of the limiting block 202 abuts against the slide rod 31, preventing the trigger rod 20 from rotating around the second direction. When the slide rod 31 is in the second position, the slide rod 31 moves away from the left side of the limiting block 202, allowing the trigger rod 20 to regain its freedom of rotation around the second direction.

[0032] In one embodiment of this implementation, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The foldable goal sensor 100 includes a second elastic member (not shown) that connects the slide bar 31 and the mounting base 10 and is capable of applying an elastic force to the slide bar 31 relative to the mounting base 10 towards a first position. This configuration allows the slide bar 31 to return from the second position to the first position via the second elastic member, simplifying user operation and improving the user experience.

[0033] In one embodiment of this implementation, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 During the process of the trigger lever 20 rotating relative to the mounting base 10 in the second direction until it folds with the backboard, the slide rod 31 abuts against the limiting block 202 axially under the elastic force of the second elastic member. This design allows the slide rod 31 to pop out under the elastic force of the second elastic member after the user returns the trigger lever 20 from its stored state to its usable state, further simplifying the user's operation and improving the user experience.

[0034] In this embodiment, the user can apply a pulling force to the slide bar 31, causing it to overcome the elastic force of the second elastic member and slide from the first position to the second position. This allows the trigger rod 20 to switch to the retracted state under the action of the elastic force of the first elastic member. When the user applies a torque in the first direction to the trigger rod 20, causing it to overcome the elastic force of the first elastic member and rotate around the first direction to a suitable position, the slide bar 31 returns to the first position under the action of the second elastic member, thus returning the trigger rod 20 to the working state.

[0035] In one embodiment of this implementation, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the mounting base 10 and the unlocking component 30 in the foldable goal sensor 100; Figure 6 yes Figure 2A cross-sectional view of the mounting base 10 and unlocking member 30 in the foldable ball sensor device 100. A boss 311 is formed on the slide rod 31. A second elastic member is sleeved on the slide rod 31, with one end abutting against the boss 311 and the other end abutting against the mounting base 10. This arrangement allows the second elastic member to apply an elastic force to the slide rod 31 parallel to the sliding direction of the slide rod 31 relative to the mounting base 10, enabling the slide rod 31 to quickly return to the first position. Simultaneously, the second elastic member does not occupy additional mounting space.

[0036] In one embodiment of this implementation, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In order to simplify the structure of the slide rod 31 and the mounting base 10 while realizing the sliding engagement between the slide rod 31 and the mounting base 10, the mounting base 10 is formed with a protrusion 11. The protrusion 11 has a receiving groove 1101. The protrusion 311 is slidably engaged with the receiving groove 1101. The second elastic member is located in the receiving groove 1101 and abuts against the bottom wall of the receiving groove 1101.

[0037] In one embodiment of this implementation, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The mounting base 10 has an opening 101 for the trigger lever 20 to extend out. The opening 101 has a limiting wall 1011. When the trigger lever 20 rotates relative to the mounting base 10 in a second direction until it folds with the backboard, the slide rod 31 abuts against the limiting wall 1011. With this configuration, the mounting base 10 can constrain the trigger lever 20, limiting the angular position of the trigger lever 20 when it is in the retracted state.

[0038] In one embodiment of this implementation, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 To facilitate user operation, the unlocking component 30 also includes a handle 32, with one end of the slide bar 31 extending out of the mounting base 10 and connected to the handle 32.

[0039] In one embodiment of this implementation, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The foldable goal sensor 100 includes a trigger switch (not shown), which is located on the mounting base 10. When the trigger lever 20 is struck by a ball and rotates around a first direction, the trigger lever 20 can trigger the trigger switch. Specifically, the trigger switch can be an optical switch, a reed switch, a micro switch, or other types of switches. With this configuration, the movement of the trigger lever 20 can be converted into a goal signal through the trigger switch.

[0040] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. A foldable goal-sensing device, characterized in that, include: Mounting bracket, used for mounting and securing to the backboard; A trigger lever is rotatably mounted on the mounting base. When the trigger lever is struck by a ball, the trigger lever can rotate relative to the mounting base about a first direction. A first elastic member connects the trigger rod and the mounting base, and is used to apply an elastic force in a second direction opposite to the first direction to the trigger rod; An unlocking component is disposed on the mounting base and is movable relative to the mounting base between a first position and a second position; when the unlocking component is in the first position, the unlocking component abuts against the trigger rod to restrict the trigger rod from rotating about the second direction; When the unlocking member is in the second position, the unlocking member releases the restriction on the trigger rod. Under the elastic force of the first elastic member, the trigger rod can rotate relative to the mounting base around the second direction to fold with the backboard.

2. The foldable goal sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unlocking component includes a slide rod that slides in conjunction with the mounting base and is spaced apart from the axis around which the trigger rod rotates relative to the mounting base.

3. The foldable goal sensor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The trigger rod has a movable groove, and a limiting block is formed in the movable groove. When the slide rod is in the first position, the slide rod and the limiting block abut in the circumferential direction. When the slide rod is in the second position, the slide rod and the limiting block are offset in the circumferential direction.

4. The foldable goal sensor according to claim 3, characterized in that, The foldable goal sensor includes a second elastic member that connects the slide rod and the mounting base and is capable of applying an elastic force to the slide rod to slide relative to the mounting base toward the first position.

5. The foldable goal sensor according to claim 4, characterized in that, During the process of the trigger rod rotating relative to the mounting base around the second direction to fold with the backboard, the slide rod and the limiting block abut against each other axially under the elastic force of the second elastic member.

6. The foldable goal sensor according to claim 4, characterized in that, The slide bar has a boss, and the second elastic member is sleeved on the slide bar, with one end abutting against the boss and the other end abutting against the mounting base.

7. The foldable goal sensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting base has a protruding cylinder with a receiving groove. When the trigger rod is in the first position, the protruding cylinder slides into the receiving groove, and the second elastic member is located in the receiving groove and abuts against the bottom wall of the receiving groove.

8. The foldable goal sensor according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting base has an opening for the trigger rod to extend out, and the opening has a limiting wall. When the trigger rod rotates relative to the mounting base around the second direction to fold with the backboard, the sliding rod abuts against the limiting wall.

9. The foldable goal sensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The unlocking component also includes a handle, with one end of the slide rod extending out of the mounting base and connected to the handle.

10. The foldable goal sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foldable goal sensing device includes a trigger switch, which is located on the mounting base. When the trigger rod is struck by the ball and rotates around the first direction, the trigger rod can trigger the trigger switch.

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