A size ball sorting system for a billiard table

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of size ball sorting system for billiard table, including sorting device, small ball guider and big ball guider;The sorting device is successively provided with ball guide slot, small ball hole and big ball outlet along the direction of ball rolling, the ball guide slot is used to butt joint with ball track, the size of the small ball hole is greater than the size of small ball and less than the size of big ball;The small ball guider is arranged below the sorting device, for receiving small ball leaked by the small ball hole;The big ball guider is butt joint with the big ball outlet, for receiving big ball rolled from the big ball outlet.The utility model is suitable for english 8 ball and various kinds of size ball with size of mother ball and color ball sorting, and simple structure, low manufacturing cost, reliable operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of billiard table accessories, specifically to a system for sorting large and small balls for a billiard table. Background Technology

[0002] When the balls are pocketed, a sorting device is needed to separate the cue ball and the colored balls, so that the cue ball automatically rolls to the cue ball exit and the colored balls automatically roll to the colored ball exit.

[0003] Existing ball sorters require initial ball color identification via sensors before separating the cue ball from the colored balls. The sorting mechanism then guides the cue ball and colored balls into their respective collection areas. A specific example can be found in Chinese Utility Model Patent CN213131864U, which discloses an automatic ball sorting and ball-placing billiards ball-placing machine. However, existing sorters are structurally complex, have high manufacturing costs, and exhibit low operational reliability.

[0004] In English 8-ball, the cue ball is typically 1 7 / 8 inches (approximately 47.6 mm) in diameter, while the colored balls are usually 2 inches (approximately 50.8 mm) in diameter. Given the different sizes of the cue ball and colored balls, it is necessary to provide a ball sorting system suitable for English 8-ball and various other ball sets with different sizes, one that is simple in structure, low in manufacturing cost, and reliable in operation. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a ball sorting system for billiard tables. This sorting system is suitable for sorting cue balls and colored balls of various sizes, including English 8-ball and various other ball types. It has a simple structure, low manufacturing cost, and reliable operation.

[0006] This utility model provides a system for sorting large and small balls on a billiard table, comprising:

[0007] The sorting device is provided with a ball guide groove, a small ball leakage hole and a large ball outlet in sequence along the rolling direction of the ball. The ball guide groove is used to connect with the ball-going track. The size of the small ball leakage hole is larger than the size of the small ball and smaller than the size of the large ball.

[0008] The ball guide is located below the sorter and is used to receive the balls that leak out of the ball leakage hole;

[0009] A large ball guide is connected to the large ball outlet and is used to receive the large ball rolling out from the large ball outlet.

[0010] Furthermore, the sorter is provided with a ball-leaking groove connecting the ball-inlet groove and the large ball outlet. The ball-leaking groove extends through the bottom of the sorter. The distance between the two side walls of the ball-leaking groove is greater than the diameter of the large ball. The two side walls of the ball-leaking groove are provided with ball-inlet tracks protruding towards the middle. The top of the ball-inlet tracks extends obliquely downward from the ball-inlet groove towards the large ball outlet. The distance between the two ball-inlet tracks is greater than the diameter of the small ball and less than the diameter of the large ball, and a ball-leaking hole for the small ball is formed between the two ball-inlet tracks.

[0011] Furthermore, the ball guide is provided with an inclined ball guide groove, the higher end of the ball guide groove is located below the ball leakage hole and is sealed at the side, and the lower end of the ball guide groove is used to connect to the ball exit track.

[0012] Furthermore, the large ball guide is provided with an inclined large ball guide groove, the higher end of which is used to connect to the large ball outlet, and the lower end of which is used to connect to the large ball exit track.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a mounting plate, which is fixed between the sorter and the large ball guide. The mounting plate has a notch in the area corresponding to the large ball outlet, and the small ball guide is fixed to the bottom of the sorter.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom of the sorter is provided with multiple downwardly extending connecting posts, and the ball guide is fixed to the lower end of each of the connecting posts by bolts.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes two L-shaped connecting plates, the side plates of which are respectively fixed to the mounting plates on both sides of the notch by bolts, and the bottom plates of which are respectively fixed to the bottom of the sorter by bolts.

[0016] Furthermore, the large ball guide is fixed to the mounting plate by bolts.

[0017] Furthermore, the mounting plate is a metal sheet metal part.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are reflected in:

[0019] In this application, the cue ball is a small ball and the colored balls are large balls. After the cue ball is pocketed, it is guided to the sorter via the ball-in-the-pocket track, and then rolls to the small ball hole via the ball-inlet groove. If the cue ball is a small ball, it will fall into the small ball guide when it passes through the small ball hole, and finally be guided to the small ball outlet via the small ball exit track. If the cue ball is a large ball, it cannot fall when it passes through the small ball hole, and will roll to the large ball guide via the large ball exit, and finally be guided to the large ball outlet via the large ball exit track, thereby realizing the sorting of large and small balls.

[0020] This application is applicable to the sorting of cue balls and colored balls in English 8-ball and various other ball sizes. Compared with existing technologies, it has the advantages of simple structure, low manufacturing cost, and reliable operation. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0022] Figure 1 This is an assembly drawing of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] In the attached diagram, 100-sorter; 110-ball guide groove; 120-small ball leakage hole; 130-large ball outlet; 140-ball leakage groove; 141-ball guide track; 150-connecting post; 200-small ball guide; 210-small ball guide groove; 300-large ball guide; 310-large ball guide groove; 400-mounting plate; 410-notch; 500-L-shaped connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment provides a ball sorting system for a billiard table, including a sorter 100, a small ball guide 200 and a large ball guide 300.

[0028] The sorter 100 is provided with a ball guide groove 110, a small ball leakage hole 120 and a large ball outlet 130 in sequence along the rolling direction of the ball. The ball guide groove 110 is used to connect with the ball-scoring track. The size of the small ball leakage hole 120 is larger than the size of the small ball and smaller than the size of the large ball.

[0029] It is understandable that "the size of the small ball passing through the hole 120 is greater than the size of the small ball but smaller than the size of the large ball" means that the small ball is allowed to fall into the hole 120, but the large ball is not allowed to fall in.

[0030] In some embodiments, the sorter 100 is provided with a ball-leaking groove 140 connecting the ball-inlet groove 110 and the large ball outlet 130. The ball-leaking groove 140 penetrates the bottom of the sorter 100. The distance between the two side walls of the ball-leaking groove 140 is greater than the diameter of the large ball. The two side walls of the ball-leaking groove 140 are provided with ball-inlet tracks 141 protruding towards the middle. The top of the ball-inlet tracks 141 extends obliquely downward from the ball-inlet groove 110 toward the large ball outlet 130. The distance between the two ball-inlet tracks 141 is greater than the diameter of the small ball and less than the diameter of the large ball, and a small ball leakage hole 120 is formed between the two ball-inlet tracks 141.

[0031] Because the distance between the two ball guide tracks 141 is greater than the diameter of the small ball, when the small ball rolls into the ball drain trough 140, it can fall through the small ball drain hole 120 formed between the two ball guide tracks 141. Because the distance between the two ball guide tracks 141 is less than the diameter of the large ball, when the large ball rolls into the ball drain trough 140, it cannot fall between the two ball guide tracks 141 and will roll along the ball guide tracks 141 from one end of the ball guide trough 110 to the other end of the large ball outlet 130. This design not only ensures that the small ball falls but the large ball does not, but also ensures that the large ball rolls smoothly to the large ball outlet 130.

[0032] The ball guide 200 is located below the sorter 100 and is used to receive the balls that leak out of the ball leakage hole 120.

[0033] In some embodiments, the ball guide 200 is provided with an inclined ball guide groove 210. The higher end of the ball guide groove 210 is located below the ball leakage hole 120 and is sealed at the side. The lower end of the ball guide groove 210 is used to connect to the ball exit track. In this way, the ball falling from the ball leakage hole 120 will fall into the ball guide groove 210 of the ball guide 200, and then roll along the ball guide groove 210 into the ball exit track, and finally roll to the ball exit opening.

[0034] The large ball guide 300 is connected to the large ball outlet 130 to receive the large ball rolling out of the large ball outlet 130.

[0035] In some embodiments, the large ball guide 300 is provided with an inclined large ball guide groove 310. The higher end of the large ball guide groove 310 is used to connect to the large ball outlet 130, and the lower end of the large ball guide groove 310 is used to connect to the large ball exit track. In this way, the large ball that rolls out of the large ball outlet 130 enters the large ball guide groove 310, then rolls along the large ball guide groove 310 into the large ball exit track, and finally rolls to the large ball outlet.

[0036] In some embodiments, the large and small ball sorting system further includes a mounting plate 400, which is fixed between the sorter 100 and the large ball guide 300. The mounting plate 400 has a notch 410 in the area corresponding to the large ball outlet 130 to allow large balls to roll into the large ball guide 300 through the large ball outlet 130. The small ball guide 200 is fixed to the bottom of the sorter 100.

[0037] The mounting plate 400 is used to fix the base to the bottom of the billiard table. It needs to have a certain load-bearing capacity and play a supporting role in the installation of the entire ball sorting system. It can be made of sheet metal. To facilitate the installation of the mounting plate 400 on the base, mounting holes need to be reserved on the mounting plate 400.

[0038] Preferably, in order to facilitate the fixed installation between the sorter 100 and the ball guide 200, the bottom of the sorter 100 is provided with a plurality of downwardly extending connecting posts 150, and the ball guide 200 is fixed to the lower end of each connecting post 150 by bolts.

[0039] Preferably, in order to facilitate the fixed installation between the sorter 100 and the mounting plate 400, the large and small ball sorting system further includes two L-shaped connecting plates 500. The side plates of the two L-shaped connecting plates 500 are respectively fixed to the mounting plates 400 on both sides of the notch 410 by bolts, and the bottom plates of the two L-shaped connecting plates 500 are respectively fixed to the bottom of the sorter 100 by bolts.

[0040] Preferably, the large ball guide 300 is fixed to the mounting plate 400 by bolts.

[0041] During assembly, first, the small ball guide 200 is fixed to the lower end of the connecting post 150 at the bottom of the sorter 100 with bolts. Then, the sides of the two L-shaped connecting plates 500 are fixed to one side of the mounting plate 400 with bolts. Next, the bottom edges of the two L-shaped connecting plates 500 are fixed to the bottom of the sorter 100 with bolts. Finally, the large ball guide 300 is fixed to the other side of the mounting plate 400 with bolts. This completes the assembly of the large and small ball sorting system. After assembly, the mounting plate 400 is fixed to the base at the set position on the bottom of the billiard table. The assembled large and small ball sorting system can then be installed under the billiard table. This allows for accurate positioning of the horizontal and vertical distances between the components, ensuring installation accuracy and preventing balls from being missed or dropped after installation.

[0042] In this application, the cue ball is a small ball and the colored ball is a large ball. After the ball is pocketed, it is guided to the sorter 100 via the ball-inlet track, and then rolls through the ball guide groove 110 to the small ball drain hole 120. If the cue ball is a small ball, it will fall into the small ball guide 200 when it passes through the small ball drain hole 120, and finally be guided to the small ball exit via the small ball exit track. If the cue ball is a large ball, it cannot fall when it passes through the small ball drain hole 120, and will roll through the large ball exit 130 to the large ball guide 300, and finally be guided to the large ball exit via the large ball exit track, thereby realizing the sorting of large and small balls.

[0043] This application is applicable to the sorting of cue balls and colored balls in English 8-ball and various other ball sizes. Compared with existing technologies, it has the advantages of simple structure, low manufacturing cost, and reliable operation.

[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this utility model.

Claims

1. A system for sorting large and small balls on a billiard table, characterized in that, include: The sorting device is provided with a ball guide groove, a small ball leakage hole and a large ball outlet in sequence along the rolling direction of the ball. The ball guide groove is used to connect with the ball-going track. The size of the small ball leakage hole is larger than the size of the small ball and smaller than the size of the large ball. The ball guide is located below the sorter and is used to receive the balls that leak out of the ball leakage hole; A large ball guide is connected to the large ball outlet and is used to receive the large ball rolling out from the large ball outlet.

2. The system for sorting large and small balls for a billiard table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sorter is provided with a ball-leaking groove connecting the ball-inlet groove and the large ball outlet. The ball-leaking groove extends through the bottom of the sorter. The distance between the two side walls of the ball-leaking groove is greater than the diameter of the large ball. The two side walls of the ball-leaking groove are provided with ball-inlet tracks protruding towards the middle. The top of the ball-inlet tracks extends obliquely downward from the ball-inlet groove towards the large ball outlet. The distance between the two ball-inlet tracks is greater than the diameter of the small ball and less than the diameter of the large ball, and a ball-leaking hole for the small ball is formed between the two ball-inlet tracks.

3. The system for sorting large and small balls for a billiard table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ball guide is provided with an inclined ball guide groove. The higher end of the ball guide groove is located below the ball leakage hole and is sealed at the side. The lower end of the ball guide groove is used to connect to the ball exit track.

4. The system for sorting large and small balls for a billiard table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The large ball guide is provided with an inclined large ball guide groove. The higher end of the large ball guide groove is used to connect to the large ball outlet, and the lower end of the large ball guide groove is used to connect to the large ball exit track.

5. The system for sorting large and small balls for a billiard table according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting plate, which is fixed between the sorter and the large ball guide. The mounting plate has a notch in the area corresponding to the large ball outlet, and the small ball guide is fixed to the bottom of the sorter.

6. The system for sorting large and small balls for a billiard table according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the sorter is provided with multiple downward-extending connecting posts, and the ball guide is fixed to the lower end of each of the connecting posts by bolts.

7. The system for sorting large and small balls for a billiard table according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes two L-shaped connecting plates, the side plates of which are respectively fixed to the mounting plates on both sides of the notch by bolts, and the bottom plates of which are respectively fixed to the bottom of the sorter by bolts.

8. The system for sorting large and small balls for a billiard table according to claim 5, characterized in that, The large ball guide is fixed to the mounting plate by bolts.

9. The system for sorting large and small balls for a billiard table according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting plate is a metal sheet metal part.

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