Plate control system and plate control method

Abstract

The present invention provides a plate control system and a plate control method. [Solution] The base 17 is composed of a support and the hitting plate 10 is positioned horizontally at a predetermined distance from the ground. The push-up adjustment unit 18 is located inside the base and has a pantograph mechanism with at least two arms pivotally supported by each other. By extending this mechanism, one end of the hitting plate can be pushed up to a predetermined height from the top surface of the support. The projection control unit projects a golf course screen of a predetermined golf simulation onto a screen in front of the hitting plate. When the hitting position information is determined by the golf simulation, the acquisition control unit acquires height information indicating the height around the determined hitting position information. Based on the acquired height information, the undulation control unit causes undulation in the hitting plate by pushing up one end of the hitting plate with the push-up adjustment unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a plate control system and a plate control method.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there are a plurality of technologies related to golf swing practice systems that simulate an actual golf course by tilting a swing plate (also referred to as a floor material or a plate) in golf driving ranges.

[0003] For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No.2022-053638 (Patent Document 1) discloses a virtual golf system including a swing plate and a display unit. Here, the golf ball is placed on the swing plate, which can be tilted. The display unit displays a virtual golf course and a virtual golf ball. A user can play in a first mode and a second mode that are different from each other. Further, when the position where the virtual golf ball is placed on the virtual golf course is a sloped position before the user hits the golf ball, in the first mode, the user can hit the golf ball with the swing plate tilted at a predetermined angle, and in the second mode, the user can hit the golf ball with the swing plate not tilted. According to the document, this arrangement, which provides a tiltable swing plate to impart the realism of actual golf, can simultaneously meet the needs of various users.

[0004] Furthermore, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-516784 (Patent Document 2) discloses a golf swing platform comprising a lower support section, a hitting section, a hitting area section, a hitting area terrain realization drive section, a hitting area terrain realization drive section, and a control unit. Here, the lower support section separates the hitting area support section from the hitting support section. The hitting section is provided on top of the hitting support section of the lower support section and is provided for a golf ball to be placed for a golf swing, and realizes an incline based on terrain information. The hitting area section is provided on top of the hitting area support section of the lower support section and, together with the hitting section, realizes an incline corresponding to the terrain information. The hitting area terrain realization drive section is fixedly installed between the hitting area support section of the lower support section and the hitting area section and drives the hitting area section to realize a predetermined incline. Furthermore, the hitting area terrain realization drive section is fixedly installed between the hitting area support section of the lower support section and the hitting area section and drives the hitting area section to realize a predetermined incline. The control unit controls the video of the virtual golf course, calculates the slope information of the hitting area from the terrain information of the area corresponding to the hitting area, and calculates the slope information of the hitting area from the terrain information of the area corresponding to the hitting area, and independently controls the hitting area terrain realization drive unit and the hitting area terrain drive unit, respectively. This makes it possible to realize a wider variety of terrains that were difficult to realize with conventional swing plates, and also improves the sense of realism in the golf shot environment by realizing the terrain conditions on the virtual golf course to be realized very similarly.

[0005] Furthermore, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2021-137525 (Patent Document 3) discloses a practice machine equipped with a power supply, two motors, a rotating platform, four start buttons, a platform, two arm shafts, and a power cylinder. In this machine, one of the two motors powered by the power supply rotates the rotating platform 360 degrees clockwise and counterclockwise using two start buttons. The other motor powers the two arm shafts that support the platform, and the tilt angle of these shafts is adjusted using the power cylinder. By moving the shafts forward and backward using the up and down switch buttons, various tilt angles can be created. Moreover, by operating the two motors using the four switch buttons for counterclockwise, clockwise, up, and down, the platform can be changed to correspond to a golf swing on an actual golf course. This makes it possible to realize a golf practice machine that allows the hitting table to be tilted in any direction and at any angle in a simple and compact device. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-053638 [Patent Document 2] Special Publication No. 2023-516784 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2021-137525 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] As mentioned above, while there are various techniques for tilting swing plates at golf driving ranges, the tilt configurations are generally simple, tilting the swing plate in only one direction, resulting in an unnatural tilt compared to a real golf course. Therefore, there has been a demand for a more realistic tilt configuration for swing plates at golf driving ranges.

[0008] In the technology described in Patent Document 1 above, the swing plate is tilted according to the mode, but the tilt adjustment means adjusts the swing plate by the shaft member so that it is tilted at a predetermined tilt angle. Therefore, the tilt form of the swing plate is a form in which the swing plate is simply tilted in one direction by the shaft member.

[0009] Furthermore, in the technology described in Patent Document 2 mentioned above, the batting cage is provided on the batting cage support of the lower support, and together with the hitting section, it embodies an incline corresponding to the terrain information based on the terrain information. The batting cage terrain realization drive unit is fixedly installed between the batting cage support of the lower support and the batting cage, and drives the batting cage to embody a predetermined incline. The batting cage is equipped with a plurality of divided plates, each embodying an incline based on the terrain information, thereby realizing a composite incline corresponding to the terrain information. Here, the batting cage terrain realization drive unit has a drive actuator, and tilts the divided plates by pushing up a part of the divided plate with a rod that extends and retracts in a linear direction according to the operation of the drive cylinder. In this case, although the incline of the divided plate is not a simple incline in one direction, there is a limit to the degree of incline because it is only by the extension and retraction of the rod that a part of the divided plate is pushed up.

[0010] Furthermore, in the technology described in Patent Document 3 mentioned above, the swing plate is pushed up by a power cylinder to tilt it. Therefore, the tilt configuration of the swing plate is such that the swing plate is simply tilted in one direction by the shaft member.

[0011] However, the technologies described in the aforementioned Patent Documents 1-3 have the problem that the inclination shape is a simple slope, which lacks the sense of realism found on an actual golf course. Furthermore, because the inclination means is a simple upward push, when a golfer with some weight stands on the swing plate, the upward force is insufficient to match the golfer's weight, making it impossible to incline the swing plate.

[0012] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the aforementioned problems, and aims to provide a plate control system and plate control method that allows golfers to experience a sense of realism while playing golf by applying a twist to the hitting plate. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] The plate control system according to the present invention comprises a hitting plate, a base, a push-up adjustment unit, a projection control unit, an acquisition control unit, and a wobble control unit. The hitting plate is plate-shaped and installed at a golf driving range to constitute a hitting bay. The base is composed of a support and the hitting plate is positioned horizontally at a predetermined distance from the ground. The push-up adjustment unit is located between the base and the hitting plate and, by the extension of a pantograph mechanism provided inside the base and having at least two mutually pivotally supported arm portions, one end of the hitting plate can be pushed up to a predetermined height from the upper surface of the support. The projection control unit projects a golf course screen of a predetermined golf simulation onto a screen in front of the hitting plate. When the hitting bay position information is determined by the golf simulation, the acquisition control unit acquires height information indicating the height around the determined hitting bay position information. Based on the acquired height information, the wobble control unit causes the hitting plate to wobble by pushing up one end of the hitting plate with the push-up adjustment unit.

[0014] The plate control method according to the present invention is a plate control method for a plate control system comprising a batting plate, a base, and a push-up adjustment unit, and comprises a projection control step, a determination control step, and a wobble control step. Each control step of the plate control method according to the present invention corresponds to each control unit of the plate control system according to the present invention. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, by adding a twist to the hitting plate, it becomes possible to allow golfers to experience a sense of realism while playing golf. [[BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS]]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a plate control system according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram showing an example of two left and right batting plates of the plate control system according to the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing an example of removing the batting plates from a base. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a lifting adjustment unit of the plate control system according to the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view and FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an example of a pantograph mechanism of the lifting adjustment unit of the plate control system according to the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the plate control system according to the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of an execution procedure of a plate control method according to the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram and a right side view showing an example of a right batting plate in a flat state of the plate control system according to the present invention, and FIG. 7B is a front view showing an example of a case where a golfer hits a golf ball on the right batting plate. [Figure 8] FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an example of a table format of a golf course position height table of the plate control system according to the present invention, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of a map format. [Figure 9] FIG. 9A is a schematic diagram and a right side view showing an example of a right batting plate in an undulated state of the plate control system according to the present invention, and FIG. 9B is a front view showing an example of a case where a golfer hits a golf ball on the right batting plate. [Figure 10] FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram and a perspective view showing an example of a left batting plate in an undulated state of the plate control system according to the present invention, and FIG. 10B is a front view showing an example of a case where a golfer hits a golf ball on the left batting plate. [Figure 11]These are a schematic diagram showing an example where pushing-up portions of two pushing-up adjustment units are fixed to one end of a batting plate of a plate control system according to the present invention (FIG. 11A), and a perspective view showing an example where undulation is generated on the batting plate by the two pushing-up adjustment units (FIG. 11B). [Figure 12] These are a schematic diagram showing an example where pushing-up portions of two pushing-up adjustment units are fixed to both ends of a batting plate of a plate control system according to the present invention, a perspective view showing an example where undulation is generated (FIG. 12A), and a schematic diagram showing an example where two pushing-up adjustment units are installed on each of four batting plates (FIG. 12B). [Figure 13] This is a schematic diagram showing an example where one pushing-up adjustment unit is installed on each of eight batting plates of a plate control system according to the present invention. [Figure 14] This is a perspective view showing an example where undulation is generated in eight batting plates of a plate control system according to the present invention. [Figure 15] This is a schematic diagram showing an example where a golf player adjusts the height of a batting plate with a terminal device in the plate control system according to the present invention. [Figure 16] This is a perspective view showing an example where a cup projection device is provided in the plate control system according to the present invention. [Figure 17] This is a perspective view showing an example where an expandable plate is provided in the plate control system according to the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings to facilitate understanding of the present invention. The following embodiments are examples embodying the present invention, and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0018] The plate control system 1 according to the present invention is installed in a golf practice area such as a private room or a plaza. The golf practice area is equipped with a hitting plate 10, a depth plate 11, a wall surface 12, a screen 13, a projector 14, a control device 15, and a display device 16, as shown in Figure 1.

[0019] Here, the hitting plate 10 is plate-shaped and is installed in the golf driving range to form hitting bays. Plate-shaped refers to a shape made of a plate with a predetermined thickness, such as a rectangular or square shape. Also, as shown in Figure 1, for example, the hitting plate 10 is rectangular, and hitting bays are formed by arranging two hitting plate 10 on the left and right sides of the golf driving range.

[0020] Furthermore, the depth plates 11 are provided in front of the hitting bay plates 10 relative to the golf driving range. The depth plates 11 are identical in shape to the hitting bay plates 10, as shown in Figure 1, for example. The depth portion of the golf driving range is formed by arranging two depth plates 11 in three rows along the front of the hitting bay plates 10 relative to the golf driving range.

[0021] Furthermore, the wall surface 12 is plate-shaped and is installed on the left, right, and upper front sides of the depth plate 11 relative to the golf driving range. Depending on the specifications of the golf driving range, the wall surface 12 may be made of cushioning material or rubber material and may have soundproofing and impact-resistant functions.

[0022] Here, the soundproofing function can be defined as the function of absorbing the impact sound when a player hits a golf ball so that it does not leak to the outside. Furthermore, the impact resistance function can be defined as the function of absorbing the impact even if a golf ball hit by a player collides with the wall surface 12, so as not to damage the wall surface 12.

[0023] Furthermore, the screen 13 is positioned at the very front of the depth plate 11 relative to the golf driving range, and is the surface onto which an image of a predetermined golf course is projected onto the driving range. The screen 13, together with the wall surface 12, forms the golf driving range.

[0024] Here, the screen 13 is composed of a predetermined color, such as white or black, on which images are projected. Furthermore, since the screen 13 is the surface onto which the golf ball hit by the player collides, it is configured to absorb the impact of the colliding golf ball to an appropriate degree, for example, by having an impact-resistant function or by being suspended from the upper wall surface 12 at a predetermined distance from a wall surface (not shown) pre-installed at the very front of the depth plate 11.

[0025] Furthermore, the projector 14 is positioned opposite the screen 13, on the ceiling of the golf driving range (for example, above the hitting plate 10), and receives video data from the control device 15 and projects an image onto the screen 13 based on the video data. Here, the projector 14 can be, for example, a DLP (Digital Light Processing) projector, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) projector, etc.

[0026] Furthermore, the control device 15 is installed on one side of the hitting plate 10 (for example, the right side of the hitting plate 10) and receives data from the ball impact detection sensor 15a that is pre-installed on the hitting plate 10 to calculate the flight parameters of the golf ball (for example, carry, ball speed, launch angle, side angle, backspin, sidespin, etc.). Based on the calculated flight parameters, it projects the trajectory of the golf ball onto the screen 13 via the projector 14, or changes the image of the golf course screen projected onto the screen 13. In other words, the control device 15 is equipped with predetermined golf simulation software that corresponds to a golf driving range.

[0027] Furthermore, there are no particular restrictions on the installation location of the ball impact detection sensor 15a, and it can be changed as appropriate depending on the type and form of the ball impact detection sensor 15a. For example, if the ball impact detection sensor 15a can detect a golf ball in the longitudinal direction, it may be installed on a part of the ceiling facing the hitting plate 10.

[0028] Furthermore, the display device 16 is installed above the control device 15 and receives data from the control device 15 to display calculated flight parameters or images of the golf course. Here, the display device 16 can be, for example, a liquid crystal display.

[0029] Now, as shown in Figure 1, the plate control system 1 according to the present invention comprises a batting plate 10, a base 17, and a push-up adjustment unit 18. Here, the base 17 is positioned below the batting plate 10, and the push-up adjustment unit 18 is installed between the batting plate 10 and the base 17. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the base 17 and the push-up adjustment unit 18 are provided on each of the left and right batting plates 10. The push-up adjustment unit 18 is electrically connected to the control device 15 described above and is controlled based on the control signal of the control device 15.

[0030] Next, the base 17 and the push-up adjustment unit 18 of the plate control system 1 according to the present invention will be described in detail. As shown in Figure 2A, the base 17 is made up of a support and horizontally positions the batting plate 10 at a predetermined distance I from the ground G. Here, the base 17 can be, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped or a frame capable of supporting the four lower corners of the batting plate 10. Furthermore, the shape of the base 17 in plan view is configured to be the same as the shape of the batting plate 10 in plan view.

[0031] Furthermore, the push-up adjustment section 18 is located between the base 17 and the batting plate 10. The extension of a pantograph mechanism, which has at least two arms pivotally supported by each other, allows one end 10a of the batting plate 10 to be pushed up to a predetermined height h from the upper surface of the base 17. There is no particular limit to the number of arms; for example, two, four, six, or any number that allows the pantograph mechanism to operate is acceptable. In addition, the extension of the pantograph mechanism can be divided into predetermined length intervals and extended in stages, thereby allowing the height h that can be pushed up to be adjusted in stages.

[0032] Furthermore, regarding the two batting plates 10, the right batting plate 10 is equipped with a right-side push-up adjustment part 18 that pushes up the right end 10a of the right batting plate 10, and the left batting plate 10 is equipped with a left-side push-up adjustment part 18 that pushes up the left end 10a of the left batting plate 10.

[0033] Here, as shown in Figure 2B, the batting plate 10 is detachably positioned on the upper surface of the base 17, and the plate-shaped pushing part 18a that is pushed up by the pushing adjustment part 18 via a pantograph mechanism is rotatably fixed to the lower surface of one end 10a of the batting plate 10. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2B, the pushing part 18a is, for example, disc-shaped, but is not limited to this, and can be elliptical, square, polygonal, etc.

[0034] Furthermore, the plate-shaped batting plate 10 is supported by the support of the base 17 and the pushing portion 18a of the push-up adjustment portion 18. However, for example, an auxiliary base 17a with the same height as the spacing I may be installed inside the support of the base 17 around the push-up adjustment portion 18. In this way, the auxiliary base 17a supports the batting plate 10 in addition to the support of the base 17 and the pushing portion 18a of the push-up adjustment portion 18, so that even if the player moves around on the batting plate 10, the batting plate 10 will not dent and will be able to support the player's weight.

[0035] Next, the configuration of the push-up adjustment section 18 will be described in detail. As shown in Figure 3, the push-up adjustment section 18 has two arm sections 18b and 18c, which are overlapped near their respective centers, and the overlapping portion is pivotally supported by the shaft section 18d, thereby forming a pantograph mechanism.

[0036] Here, the pantograph mechanism refers to a mechanism in which two arm sections 18b and 18c are combined around a shaft section 18d, and the principle of leverage is at work. When one arm section 18b is extended or retracted with a small force, the other arm section 18c extends or retracts in response with an excessive force (amplified force).

[0037] Furthermore, one end 18b1 of the first arm portion 18b is rotatably connected to the push-up portion 18a, and the other end 18b2 of the first arm portion 18b is rotatably connected to the first part 18f1 of the mounting plate 18f of the push-up adjustment portion 18. Furthermore, one end 18c1 of the second arm portion 18c is rotatably connected to the second part 18f2 of the mounting plate 18f facing the push-up portion 18a, and the other end 18c2 of the second arm portion 18c is rotatably connected to one end 18e1 of the extension / retraction control portion 18e.

[0038] Furthermore, one end 18e1 of the telescopic control unit 18e is cylindrical and is provided so as to be expandable and contractible relative to the telescopic control unit 18e. Here, the telescopic control unit 18e receives a signal from the control device 15 and extends or contracts (reduces) the one end 18e1. The telescopic control unit 18e can be, for example, an air pump, a rotary motor, or a telescopic cylinder. The other end 18e2 of the telescopic control unit 18e is rotatably connected to the third part 18f3 of the mounting plate 18f.

[0039] Here, the first arm portion 18b and the second arm portion 18c are pivotally supported by the shaft portion 18d to form a pantograph mechanism. When one end 18e1 of the extension control unit 18ee pushes or pulls the other end 18c2 of the second arm portion 18c with a small force, the pantograph mechanism causes one end 18b1 of the first arm portion 18bb ​​to push or pull the pushing portion 18a with an excessive force. As a result, even if the golfer is heavy, the push-up adjustment unit 18 can reliably push up one end 10a of the hitting plate 10 via the extension control unit 18e.

[0040] For example, as shown in Figure 4, when the telescopic control unit 18e retracts one end 18e1, the pantograph mechanism causes one end 18b1 of the first arm 18b to pull down the pushing part 18a. As a result, one end 10a of the batting plate 10 is pulled down and placed on the support of the base 17, and the batting plate 10 as a whole becomes flat.

[0041] On the other hand, when the extension control unit 18e extends one end 18e1, the pantograph mechanism causes one end 18b1 of the first arm 18b to push up the pressing part 18a. As a result, one end 10a of the hitting plate 10 is pushed upward, away from the support of the base 17, and the hitting plate 10 as a whole can be made to undulate. Here, undulation refers to a continuously changing curved shape, meaning that the hitting plate 10 gently curves and twists. This allows golfers to experience a sense of realism.

[0042] Furthermore, the projector 14, control device 15, and display device 16 each incorporate, for example, a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. (not shown). The CPU, for example, uses RAM as a working area and executes programs stored in ROM, etc. Similarly, each control unit, described later, is realized by the CPU executing programs.

[0043] Next, the configuration and execution procedure of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 5-10. First, a golf player visits a golf driving range equipped with the plate control system 1 and turns on power to the projector 14, the control device 15, and the display device 16. The projector 14 then transitions to a state where it can project an image, the display device 16 transitions to a state where it can display data, and the control device 15 starts a predetermined golf simulation program (Figure 6: S101).

[0044] Here, there are no particular limitations on how the control device 15 is activated, but for example, the software control unit 501 of the control device 15 may confirm communication with the ball impact detection sensor 15a of the hitting plate 10, or send initial height information indicating that the height h is zero to the push-up adjustment unit 18 of each of the two hitting plates 10, causing the pantograph mechanism of the push-up adjustment unit 18 to contract, thereby flattening the two hitting plates 10. The software control unit 501 generates a golf course screen for golf simulation. The golf course screen is set with images of the golf course, a golf course selection key, a golf course condition key, a start key, etc. This allows the golf player to perform a golf simulation.

[0045] Next, when the software control unit 501 starts the golf simulation, the projection control unit 502 of the control device 15 uses the projector 14 to project a predetermined golf course screen corresponding to the golf simulation onto the screen 13 in front of the hitting plate 10 (Figure 6: S102).

[0046] There are no particular limitations on the projection method of the projection control unit 502, but for example, the projection control unit 502 transmits the golf course screen data to the projector 14, and the projector 14 projects the golf course screen onto the screen 13 based on the golf course screen data.

[0047] Furthermore, the projection control unit 502 transmits the same data to the display device 16 as the data transmitted to the projector 14, so that the display device 16 displays the same golf course screen as the golf course projected onto the screen 13. This allows golfers to check the golf course screen by looking at the screen 13 and the display device 16.

[0048] Once the projection control unit 502 projects the golf course screen, the golf player, while viewing the golf course screen, operates the control device 15 and display device 16 to select a golf course, determine the conditions of the golf course, and then select the start key. The software control unit 501 then accepts the selection of the start key and starts the golf simulation (Figure 6: S103).

[0049] There are no particular limitations on how the software control unit 501 starts the golf simulation, but for example, the software control unit 501 generates a golf course screen based on the selected golf course and golf course conditions, and transmits the data of the golf course screen to the projection control unit 502. The projection control unit 502 projects the golf course screen onto the screen 13 and displays the golf course screen on the display device 16. The software control unit 501 also uses the ball impact detection sensor 15a to start detecting the launch of the golf ball from the hitting plate 10.

[0050] Here, as shown in Figure 7A, golfer P places a golf ball B on the right-hand hitting plate 10, and brings club C close to the golf ball B to prepare for launching the golf ball B. At the start of the golf simulation, the hitting plate 10 is flat, like a teeing ground.

[0051] Then, as shown in Figure 7B, when golf player P hits the golf ball B on the right-hand hitting plate 10 with club C (Figure 6: S104YES), the software control unit 501 uses the ball impact detection sensor 15a to detect the launch of golf ball B, calculates the flight parameters of golf ball B, and determines the hitting position information of golf ball B on the golf course in the golf simulation (Figure 6: S105).

[0052] There are no particular limitations on how the software control unit 501 determines the hitting position information for golf ball B. For example, the software control unit 501 applies the calculated flight parameters of golf ball B to the parabolic equation of golf ball B to calculate and determine the landing position information where golf ball B lands after being launched from the teeing ground. Here, the parabolic equation can be a general equation or a special equation that takes into account the weight and resistance of golf ball B. The landing position information then becomes the hitting position information for the next shot by golf player P. This hitting position information can be expressed, for example, by the X coordinate value (X1) and Y coordinate value (Y1) in the planar coordinate system of the golf course. This allows the next hitting position information to be determined by the shot taken by golf player P.

[0053] Next, once the software control unit 501 determines the hitting position information (X1, Y1) of golf ball B, the projection control unit 502 projects a golf course screen corresponding to the hitting position information (X1, Y1) of golf ball B onto the screen 13, thereby changing the golf course screen (Figure 6: S106).

[0054] Here, there are no particular limitations on how the projection control unit 502 changes the golf course screen, but for example, when the software control unit 501 calculates the hitting position information (X1, Y1) of golf ball B, it uses the parabolic equation of golf ball B to calculate the trajectory of golf ball B and generates a trajectory video representing the trajectory of golf ball B. Here, the trajectory video can be, for example, a video of golf ball B from the moment it is launched, through the air, and landing at a predetermined landing point. The software control unit 501 also generates a golf course screen of the area around the landing point of golf ball B and transmits the data of the golf course screen, including the trajectory video, to the projection control unit 502. The projection control unit 502 projects the newly generated golf course screen onto the screen 13 and displays it on the display device 16. As a result, the golf player P can check the trajectory video of golf ball B and the next golf course screen at the landing point of golf ball B by checking the screen 13 and the display device 16.

[0055] Next, when the projection control unit 502 changes the golf course screen, the acquisition control unit 503 determines the hitting position information (X1, Y1) through a predetermined golf simulation and acquires height information indicating the height around the determined hitting position information (X1, Y1) (Figure 6: S107).

[0056] There are no particular limitations on how the acquisition control unit 503 acquires height information, but for example, the acquisition control unit 503 can use a golf course location height table that associates the location information (X, Y) of the golf course with the height information of the surrounding area (for example, "2"). The golf course location height table is registered in advance according to the type of golf course.

[0057] Specifically, the acquisition control unit 503 refers to a golf course position height table pre-stored in a predetermined memory. As shown in Figure 8A, the golf course position height table 800 stores the golf course position information 801 (X, Y), left-side height information 802 (e.g., "0") indicating the height to the left of the position information 801 (X, Y), and right-side height information 803 (e.g., "2") indicating the height to the right of the position information 801, in association with each other. Here, the left-side height information 802 corresponds to the left-side push-up adjustment unit 18, and the right-side height information 803 corresponds to the right-side push-up adjustment unit 18.

[0058] Furthermore, the left-side height information 802 and the right-side height information 803 are set in accordance with the classification of the height h that the push-up adjustment unit 18 can push up. For example, if the height h that can be pushed up is divided into three stages, the left-side height information 802 and the right-side height information 803 will be set to one of the three height information levels: "0" from the initial height information, "1", "2", or "3".

[0059] The acquisition control unit 503 then compares the position information 801 (X, Y) from the referenced golf course position height table 800 with the determined batting cage position information (X1, Y1), and acquires the left-side height information 802 (e.g., "0") and the right-side height information 803 (e.g., "2") associated with the compared position information 801 (X1, Y1). This makes it possible to acquire the height information corresponding to the next batting cage position information.

[0060] Here, as described above, the golf course position height table 800 represents position information 801 (X, Y), left-side height information 802, and right-side height information 803 in a tabular format. However, it is not limited to this, and the golf course position height table 800 may also be represented in map format. For example, as shown in Figure 8B, the golf course position height table 800 is represented in a plan view of a predetermined golf course, where the position information in the plan view is represented by the X coordinate value (X) and Y coordinate value (Y) in the plan coordinate system of the golf course, and the height information is represented by contour lines in the plan view of the golf course. For example, when a golf ball B is hit from the teeing ground and the hitting position information (X1, Y1) is calculated, the acquisition control unit 503 identifies the hitting position information (X1, Y1) on the plan view of the golf course, and acquires the height information (for example, "1") of a position moved a predetermined distance d to the left of the identified hitting position information (X1, Y1) as the left-side height information. Furthermore, the acquisition control unit 503 acquires height information (for example, "0") at a position moved a predetermined distance d to the right of the identified batting position information (X1, Y1) as right-side height information. In this way, it is also possible to acquire height information corresponding to the next batting position information (X1, Y1).

[0061] Once the acquisition control unit 503 acquires height information, the undulation control unit 504 then uses the push-up adjustment unit 18 to push up one end 10a of the batting plate 10, thereby creating an undulation in the batting plate 10 (Figure 6: S108).

[0062] Here, there are no particular limitations on how the undulation control unit 504 generates undulations. For example, as described above, if the left height information is "0" and the right height information is "2", the undulation control unit 504 does not operate the pantograph mechanism of the left push-up adjustment unit 18, but instead performs an extension operation on the pantograph mechanism of the right push-up adjustment unit 18 corresponding to the right height information "2", pushing up one end 10a of the hitting plate 10 to the height corresponding to the right height information "2". As a result, as shown in Figure 9A, one end 10a of the right hitting plate 10 is pushed up, causing the right hitting plate 10 to gently curve and generate undulations. This allows the golf player P to experience the undulations of an actual golf course, even though it is a golf course in a golf simulation.

[0063] Now, when the right-hand hitting plate 10 becomes uneven, the process returns to S104, and the golfer P places the golf ball B on the right-hand hitting plate 10 in this state, brings the club C close to the golf ball B, and prepares to launch the golf ball B. At this point, the right-hand hitting plate 10 is curved and sloped from one end 10a on the right side toward the left. Therefore, as shown in Figure 9B, the golfer P is in a position where they are about to fall backward, and it can be seen that this increases the difficulty compared to a normal golf driving range.

[0064] Then, as shown in Figure 9B, when golfer P hits the golf ball B on the right-hand hitting plate 10 with club C (Figure 6: S104YES), the software control unit 501, as described above, uses the ball impact detection sensor 15a to detect the launch of golf ball B, calculates the flight parameters of golf ball B, and calculates and determines the hitting position information of golf ball B on the golf course in the golf simulation (Figure 6: S105).

[0065] Next, the projection control unit 502 changes the screen to a golf course screen corresponding to the hitting position information (X2, Y2) of the golf ball B (Figure 6: S106), the acquisition control unit 503 acquires height information (left height information, right height information) indicating the height around the determined hitting position information (X2, Y2) (Figure 6: S107), and the undulation control unit 504 uses the push-up adjustment unit 18 to push up one end 10a of the hitting plate 10, thereby creating an undulation in the hitting plate 10 (Figure 6: S108).

[0066] Here, for example, if the left height information is "2" and the right height information is "0", the undulation control unit 504 extends the pantograph mechanism of the left-side push-up adjustment unit 18 in accordance with the left height information "2", pushing up one end 10a of the left-side hitting plate 10 to the height corresponding to the left height information "2". The undulation control unit 504 also retracts the pantograph mechanism of the right-side push-up adjustment unit 18, lowering one end 10a of the right-side hitting plate 10 to return it to a flat state. As a result, as shown in Figure 10A, one end 10a of the left-side hitting plate 10 is pushed up, causing the left-side hitting plate 10 to gently curve and create an undulation. This allows the golf player P to experience a different undulation with each shot of the golf ball B.

[0067] Now, when the left-side hitting plate 10 becomes uneven, the process returns to S104, and the golfer P places the golf ball B on the left-side hitting plate 10 in this state, brings the club C close to the golf ball B, and prepares to launch the golf ball B. At this point, the left-side hitting plate 10 is curved and sloped from one end 10a on the left side toward the right. Therefore, as shown in Figure 10B, the golfer P is in a position where they are about to fall forward, and it can be understood that this increases the difficulty compared to a normal golf driving range.

[0068] Then, as shown in Figure 10B, when golfer P hits the golf ball B on the left hitting plate 10 with club C (Figure 6: S104YES), the software control unit 501 determines the hitting position information (X3, Y3) of the golf ball B (Figure 6: S105), the projection control unit 502 changes to the golf course screen corresponding to the hitting position information (X3, Y3) of the golf ball B (Figure 6: S106), the acquisition control unit 503 acquires height information (left height information, right height information) indicating the height around the determined hitting position information (X3, Y3) (Figure 6: S107), and the undulation control unit 504 generates undulation on the hitting plate 10 based on the acquired height information (left height information, right height information) (Figure 6: S108). In this way, until the golf simulation ends, golfer P can experience various undulations as if they were playing on a real golf course.

[0069] Now, suppose golfer P repeatedly hits golf ball B and reaches the green of the golf course from the teeing ground, thus completing the golf course. In this case, without hitting golf ball B again (Figure 6: S104NO), golfer P selects the next golf course by operating the control device 15 and display device 16 while looking at the golf course screen. The software control unit 501 then accepts the selection of the next golf course and proceeds to S103 without ending the golf simulation (Figure 6: S109NO), starting a new golf simulation (Figure 6: S103). This allows golfer P to enjoy the golf simulation repeatedly.

[0070] Meanwhile, in S109, the golf player P, while viewing the golf course screen, operates the control device 15 and the display device 16 to select the end key for the golf simulation. The software control unit 501 then accepts the selection of the end key and terminates the golf simulation (Figure 6: S109YES). This allows the golf player P to terminate the golf simulation.

[0071] By the way, in the above description, one push-up adjustment unit 18 is provided for each hitting plate 10, and the push-up part 18a of the push-up adjustment unit 18 is fixed to one end 10a of the hitting plate 10, thereby creating one type of undulation by pushing up one end 10a of the hitting plate 10 in only one direction. However, the system is not limited to this, and multiple push-up adjustment units 18 are provided for each hitting plate 10, and the push-up parts 18a of the push-up adjustment units 18 are fixed to various ends of the hitting plate 10, thereby creating multiple types of undulation. This makes it possible to let the golf player P experience various types of undulation, and to realize a highly realistic golf simulation.

[0072] For example, as shown in Figure 11A, two push-up adjustment units 18 are provided for a single batting plate 10. The first push-up part 181a of the first push-up adjustment unit 181 is fixed to the front right end 10a of the batting plate 10, and the second push-up part 182a of the second push-up adjustment unit 182 is fixed to the rear right end 10b of the batting plate 10. Height information is then set for both the first push-up adjustment unit 181 and the second push-up adjustment unit 182. As a result, the two push-up adjustment units 18 can push up the front right end 10a and the rear right end 10b of the batting plate 10, respectively, and adjust the height.

[0073] For example, if the height information of the first push-up adjustment section 181 is "0" and the height information of the second push-up adjustment section 182 is "0", the batting plate 10 will be flat, as shown in Figure 11. If the height information of the first push-up adjustment section 181 is "2" and the height information of the second push-up adjustment section 182 is "0", the batting plate 10 will gently curve from the front right end 10a, creating an undulation. Also, if the height information of the first push-up adjustment section 181 is "0" and the height information of the second push-up adjustment section 182 is "2", the batting plate 10 will gently curve from the rear right end 10b, creating an undulation. If the height information of the first push-up adjustment section 181 is "2" and the height information of the second push-up adjustment section 182 is "2", the batting plate 10 will gently slope from the front right end 10a and the rear right end 10b, creating an undulation. In this way, it becomes possible to generate a variety of undulations.

[0074] Furthermore, for example, as shown in Figure 12A, two push-up adjustment units 18 are provided for a single batting plate 10, with the first push-up part 181a of the first push-up adjustment unit 181 fixed to one end 10a on the front left side of the batting plate 10, and the second push-up part 182a of the second push-up adjustment unit 182 fixed to one end 10b on the rear right side of the batting plate 10. In other words, the push-up parts of the batting plate 10 are configured to oppose each other at both ends. In this case, for example, if the height information of the first push-up adjustment unit 181 is "2" and the height information of the second push-up adjustment unit 182 is "2", the batting plate 10 will gently tilt from both the front left end 10a and the rear right end 10b, creating a undulation that resembles a combination of hyperbolas. Even in such a case, it is possible to create a variety of undulations.

[0075] Furthermore, although the above configuration involves providing one push-up adjustment unit 18 on each of the two left and right batting plates 10, the configuration is not limited to this, and the number of batting plates 10 can be increased to create undulation over a wider area. For example, as shown in Figure 12B, two push-up adjustment units 18 are provided on the right batting plate 10, and the push-up parts 18a of the two push-up adjustment units 18 are fixed in parallel to one end 10a on the right side of the right batting plate 10. Similarly, two push-up adjustment units 18 are provided on the left batting plate 10, and the push-up parts 18a of the two push-up adjustment units 18 are fixed in parallel to one end 10a on the left side of the left batting plate 10. One set of such two left and right batting plates 10 can be prepared, and the prepared set of two left and right batting plates 10 can be placed in front of the existing two left and right batting plates 10, resulting in a total of four batting plates 10. This makes it possible to generate swells over a wide area.

[0076] Furthermore, when multiple batting plates 10 are arranged side by side, each batting plate 10 is removable from the base 17. For example, by covering all of the multiple batting plates 10 with a single surface plate, even if each batting plate 10 develops its own independent undulation, the surface plate functions as an overall cover, making it possible to create a smooth undulation across all of the batting plates 10.

[0077] Furthermore, the number of batting plates 10 can be increased. For example, as shown in Figure 13, one push-up adjustment unit 18 is provided for the right batting plate 10, and the push-up part 18a of the push-up adjustment unit 18 is fixed to one end 10a on the right side of the right batting plate 10. Similarly, one push-up adjustment unit 18 is provided for the left batting plate 10, and the push-up part 18a of the push-up adjustment unit 18 is fixed to one end 10a on the left side of the left batting plate 10. Three sets of such left and right batting plates 10 are prepared, and the three sets of left and right batting plates 10 are arranged in three rows in front of the existing left and right batting plates 10, resulting in a total of eight batting plates 10.

[0078] Here, for example, as shown in Figure 14, by installing eight hitting bay plates 10 in a private room of a golf driving range, and providing a control device 15, display device 16, etc., as described above, it becomes possible to push up each of the eight hitting bay plates 10, thereby making it possible to generate undulations over a wide range.

[0079] Furthermore, as described above, in the sequence of steps for the golf simulation, the acquisition control unit 503 of the control device 15 is configured to acquire height information indicating the height around the determined hitting position information. However, the acquisition control unit 503 may also be configured to acquire height information input by the golf player P to the terminal device.

[0080] For example, as shown in Figure 15, a terminal device 19, which is separate from the control device 15, can communicate with the control device 15 wirelessly or via wired connection, and the terminal device 19 is equipped with the same software as the golf simulation software of the control device 15. In addition, the golf driving range is equipped with eight hitting bay plates 10, and one push-up adjustment unit 18 is provided for each hitting bay plate 10. Each of the eight push-up adjustment units 18 has identification information set for it, and height information can be set for each of the identification information of the push-up adjustment unit 18. When a golf player P starts the golf simulation software using the terminal device 19, the terminal device 19 displays a height information setting screen that allows the height information to be set for each of the eight hitting bay plates 10 after going through a predetermined process.

[0081] Here, the height information setting screen 1500 displays an image 1501 that simulates eight hitting bay plates 10, corresponding to the hitting bay plates 10 of a golf driving range. Each hitting bay plate image 1502 in image 1501 is provided with a height information input field 1503 where height information can be entered. The height information input field 1503 includes, for example, an increase key to increase the height information by one level, a height information display unit to display the current height information, and a decrease key to decrease the height information by one level. When a golf player P, for example, enters a predetermined height information "2" from the initial height information "0" into the height information input field 1503a of the leftmost hitting bay plate image 1502a, the terminal device 19 receives the entered height information "2" corresponding to the leftmost hitting bay plate image 1502a and wirelessly transmits the data to the control device 15. Then, the acquisition control unit 503 of the control device 15 acquires height information "2" of the leftmost batting plate image 1502a transmitted wirelessly, and the undulation control unit 504 pushes up one end 10a of the leftmost batting plate 10 based on the acquired height information "2" of the leftmost batting plate image 1502a, thereby creating an undulation in the leftmost batting plate 10. This allows golf player P to realize the desired undulation via the terminal device 19 and practice golf as desired, not limited to the sequence of events in a golf simulation.

[0082] Furthermore, as mentioned above, in the golf simulation, when golf player P repeatedly hits golf ball B and golf ball B lands on the green of the golf course, it is assumed that the golf course has reached its final point. In addition to this, a putting practice function on the green may also be included.

[0083] For example, as shown in Figure 16, in addition to the projector 14, a cup projection device 20 for projecting a putter cup is installed at a predetermined location such as the ceiling of the golf driving range. When the hitting position information of the golf ball B reaches the green of the golf course, the software control unit 501 uses the cup projection device 20 to project a putter cup image 20a at a predetermined location on the hitting plate 10. This makes it possible for the golf player P to practice putting by rolling the golf ball B towards the putter cup image 20a. Here, when the golf player P is practicing putting, for example, the software control unit 501 may use the ball impact detection sensor 15a to calculate the motion parameters (e.g., ball speed, etc.) of the golf ball B being rolled by the golf player P, and based on the calculated motion parameters, project the trajectory of the golf ball B onto the screen 13 via the projector 14, or change the image of the golf course screen projected onto the screen 13.

[0084] Furthermore, during putting practice, for example, by pushing up one end 10a of the two hitting plates 10 closest to the screen 13 (out of the eight hitting plates 10) to their maximum height, an inclined surface is formed from the hitting plate 10 from which the golf player P hits the ball to the hitting plate 10 closer to the screen 13. Then, when the golf player P rolls a golf ball B towards the putter cup image 20a during putting practice, the rolled golf ball B can be rolled back to its original position on the inclined surface. This eliminates the need for the golf player P to retrieve the rolled golf ball B. Thus, the configuration of pushing up the hitting plate 10 closer to the screen 13 to its maximum height is not limited to putting practice; it can also be applied, for example, in a golf simulation when the golf player P hits a golf ball B towards the screen 13.

[0085] Furthermore, although the above embodiment describes a configuration using a cup projection device 20 that projects a putter cup, the configuration is not limited to this, and putting practice may also be performed using an expandable plate equipped with an actual hole cup.

[0086] Specifically, as shown in Figure 17, an extended plate 30, which simulates a green, is provided separately from the hitting plate 10, and an actual hole cup 30a is installed on this extended plate. In the golf simulation, when the hitting position information of the golf ball B reaches the green, the golf player P can putt from a predetermined distance (for example, about 3 meters) on the extended plate 30 and putt the golf ball B into the actual hole cup 30a, thereby advancing the game.

[0087] Here, the extended plate may be configured to allow for inclination or undulation by the push-up adjustment section 18, similar to the hitting plate 10, thereby simulating the slope on the green.

[0088] Furthermore, the position of the hole cup 30a may be configured to be changeable based on the cup position information on the green in the golf simulation, or it may be set in a fixed position.

[0089] In this way, using actual hole cups makes it possible to provide a more realistic playing environment compared to virtual cups created by projection, thereby improving the immersion and competitiveness of golf players.

[0090] Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the plate control system 1 is configured to include each control unit, but it is also possible to configure the system to store a program that implements each control unit on a storage medium and provide the storage medium. In this configuration, the program is read by a device, and the device implements each control unit. In that case, the program read from the recording medium itself performs the effects of the present invention. Moreover, it is also possible to provide a method for storing the processes executed by each control unit on a hard disk. [Industrial applicability]

[0091] As described above, the plate control system and plate control method according to the present invention are useful not only in private golf practice rooms but also in large golf practice rooms and all types of golf practice rooms. By adding a twist to the hitting plate, the plate control system and plate control method are effective in allowing golfers to experience a sense of realism while playing golf. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0092] 1. Plate control system 10 Batting Plates 11 Depth Plate 12 Wall surfaces 13 screens 14 Projectors 15 Control device 16 Display device 17. Base 18 Push-up adjustment section

Claims

1. It is plate-shaped and installed at a golf driving range, and consists of two hitting bay plates, one on the left and one on the right, that make up the hitting bays. A single surface plate that covers both of the two batting plates on the left and right, A base comprising a support structure, on which the batting plate is positioned horizontally at a predetermined distance from the ground, Between the base and the two left and right batting plates, a right-side push-up adjustment section is provided, comprising a pantograph mechanism located inside the base and having at least two mutually pivotally supported arm portions, which extends to push up one end of the right-side batting plate to a predetermined height from the upper surface of the support, and a left-side push-up adjustment section which pushes up one end of the left-side batting plate to a predetermined height from the upper surface of the support. Inside the aforementioned base, there is an auxiliary base which has the same height as the aforementioned interval and is installed around the aforementioned push-up adjustment section, A projection control unit projects a predetermined golf simulation golf course screen onto a screen in front of the two left and right hitting plates, When a golf ball is launched from the two hitting plates on the left and right, a ball impact detection sensor is used to detect the launch of the golf ball, calculate the flight parameters of the golf ball, and determine the hitting position information of the golf ball on the golf course in the golf simulation. When the hitting bay position information is determined by the golf simulation, the acquisition control unit refers to a golf course position height table that stores the golf course position information, left-side height information indicating the height to the left of the position information, and right-side height information indicating the height to the right of the position information in association with the golf course position information, compares the position information in the referenced golf course position height table with the determined hitting bay position information, and obtains the left-side height information and right-side height information associated with the compared position information. The pantograph mechanism of the right-side push-up adjustment section performs an extension operation corresponding to the acquired right-side height information, pushing up one end of the right-side batting plate to the height corresponding to the right-side height information, and the pantograph mechanism of the left-side push-up adjustment section performs an extension operation corresponding to the acquired left-side height information, pushing up one end of the left-side batting plate to the height corresponding to the left-side height information, thereby creating a wobble in the two batting plates, left and right. A plate control system equipped with the following features.

2. It is plate-shaped and installed at a golf driving range, and consists of two hitting bay plates, one on the left and one on the right, that make up the hitting bays. A single surface plate that covers both of the two batting plates on the left and right, A base comprising a support structure, on which the batting plate is positioned horizontally at a predetermined distance from the ground, Between the base and the two left and right batting plates, a right-side push-up adjustment section is provided, comprising a pantograph mechanism located inside the base and having at least two mutually pivotally supported arm portions, which extends to push up one end of the right-side batting plate to a predetermined height from the upper surface of the support, and a left-side push-up adjustment section which pushes up one end of the left-side batting plate to a predetermined height from the upper surface of the support. Inside the aforementioned base, there is an auxiliary base which has the same height as the aforementioned interval and is installed around the aforementioned push-up adjustment section, A projection control unit projects a predetermined golf simulation golf course screen onto a screen in front of the two left and right hitting plates, When a golf ball is launched from the two hitting plates on the left and right, a ball impact detection sensor is used to detect the launch of the golf ball, calculate the flight parameters of the golf ball, and determine the hitting position information of the golf ball on the golf course in the golf simulation. When the hitting bay position information is determined by the golf simulation, the acquisition control unit represents it on a plan view of a predetermined golf course, expresses the position information on the plan view using X and Y coordinate values ​​in the plan coordinate system of the golf course, refers to a golf course position height table that represents the height information using contour lines on the plan view of the golf course, identifies the determined hitting bay position information on the plan view of the golf course, acquires the height information of a position moved a predetermined distance to the left of the identified hitting bay position information as left-side height information, and acquires the height information of a position moved a predetermined distance to the right of the identified hitting bay position information as right-side height information. The pantograph mechanism of the right-side push-up adjustment section performs an extension operation corresponding to the acquired right-side height information, pushing up one end of the right-side batting plate to the height corresponding to the right-side height information, and the pantograph mechanism of the left-side push-up adjustment section performs an extension operation corresponding to the acquired left-side height information, pushing up one end of the left-side batting plate to the height corresponding to the left-side height information, thereby creating a wobble in the two batting plates, left and right. A plate control system equipped with the following features.

3. It is plate-shaped and installed at a golf driving range, and consists of two hitting bay plates, one on the left and one on the right, that make up the hitting bays. A single surface plate that covers both of the two batting plates on the left and right, A base comprising a support structure, on which the batting plate is positioned horizontally at a predetermined distance from the ground, Between the base and the two left and right batting plates, a right-side push-up adjustment section is provided, comprising a pantograph mechanism located inside the base and having at least two mutually pivotally supported arm portions, which extends to push up one end of the right-side batting plate to a predetermined height from the upper surface of the support, and a left-side push-up adjustment section which pushes up one end of the left-side batting plate to a predetermined height from the upper surface of the support. Inside the aforementioned base, there is an auxiliary base which has the same height as the aforementioned interval and is installed around the aforementioned push-up adjustment section, A plate control method for a plate control system comprising: A projection control process for projecting a predetermined golf simulation golf course screen onto screens in front of the two hitting plates on the left and right, When a golf ball is launched from the two hitting plates on the left and right, a ball impact detection sensor is used to detect the launch of the golf ball, calculate the flight parameters of the golf ball, and determine the hitting position information of the golf ball on the golf course in the golf simulation. When the hitting bay position information is determined by the golf simulation, the acquisition control process involves referring to a golf course position height table that stores the golf course position information, left-side height information indicating the height to the left of the position information, and right-side height information indicating the height to the right of the position information in association with the golf course position information, comparing the position information in the referenced golf course position height table with the determined hitting bay position information, and obtaining the left-side height information and right-side height information associated with the compared position information. The pantograph mechanism of the right-side push-up adjustment section performs an extension operation corresponding to the acquired right-side height information, pushing up one end of the right-side batting plate to the height corresponding to the right-side height information, and the pantograph mechanism of the left-side push-up adjustment section performs an extension operation corresponding to the acquired left-side height information, pushing up one end of the left-side batting plate to the height corresponding to the left-side height information, thereby creating a wobble in the two batting plates, left and right. A plate control method comprising the following features.

4. It is plate-shaped and installed at a golf driving range, and consists of two hitting bay plates, one on the left and one on the right, that make up the hitting bays. A single surface plate that covers both of the two batting plates on the left and right, A base comprising a support structure, on which the batting plate is positioned horizontally at a predetermined distance from the ground, Between the base and the two left and right batting plates, a right-side push-up adjustment section is provided, comprising a pantograph mechanism located inside the base and having at least two mutually pivotally supported arm portions, which extends to push up one end of the right-side batting plate to a predetermined height from the upper surface of the support, and a left-side push-up adjustment section which pushes up one end of the left-side batting plate to a predetermined height from the upper surface of the support. Inside the aforementioned base, there is an auxiliary base which has the same height as the aforementioned interval and is installed around the aforementioned push-up adjustment section, A plate control method for a plate control system comprising: A projection control process for projecting a predetermined golf simulation golf course screen onto screens in front of the two hitting plates on the left and right, When a golf ball is launched from the two hitting plates on the left and right, a ball impact detection sensor is used to detect the launch of the golf ball, calculate the flight parameters of the golf ball, and determine the hitting position information of the golf ball on the golf course in the golf simulation. The golf simulation determines the hitting bay position information, which is then represented on a plan view of a predetermined golf course. The position information on the plan view is expressed using X and Y coordinate values ​​in the plan coordinate system of the golf course. The height information is represented by contour lines on the plan view of the golf course. A golf course position height table is referenced to identify the determined hitting bay position information on the plan view of the golf course. The height information of a position moved a predetermined distance to the left of the identified hitting bay position information is obtained as left-side height information. The height information of a position moved a predetermined distance to the right of the identified hitting bay position information is obtained as right-side height information. The pantograph mechanism of the right-side push-up adjustment section performs an extension operation corresponding to the acquired right-side height information, pushing up one end of the right-side batting plate to the height corresponding to the right-side height information, and the pantograph mechanism of the left-side push-up adjustment section performs an extension operation corresponding to the acquired left-side height information, pushing up one end of the left-side batting plate to the height corresponding to the left-side height information, thereby creating a wobble in the two batting plates, left and right. A plate control method comprising the following features.

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