JP2004230091A - Golf training system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a golf training system with which a trainee can more pleasantly do practice and attain advance in golf technique while stimulating desire for the practice. <P>SOLUTION: A golf ball hit away from a hitting place 2 flies over a field 4 and drops on a face 4a or collides with a net 4b in the front. Target elements 10-1 to 10-6, 12-1 to 12-6 respectively related to hitting places are placed on the field 4. Every target element is equipped with a sensor to detect a hit ball hitting on or being captured by the target element. A prescribed process for the related hitting place 2 is carried out based on a detection result by the sensor. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a golf practice system, and more particularly, to a golf practice system suitable for a golf practice field having a hitting ball for hitting a golf ball and a field where the hit ball flies.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a general golf practice range, a plurality of bats are provided, and a field for hitting a golf ball is provided in front of each bat. Usually, a golf practicer goes to a golf driving range and decides the bat to hit, or after the bat is assigned, borrows a predetermined number of balls from a ball supply machine or a vending machine, and He puts the ball into the ball feeder provided at the bat and shoots the balls one by one and hits the ball toward the field. Alternatively, the balls are automatically fed one at a time to the at-bat, which is released by the practitioner to the field.
[0003]
A target flag and target are provided on the field, and the practitioner determines one of the targets in the field by himself and then hits the golf ball against the target. Goals can be in the form of flags set on the field, or designs of targets drawn on the field or on the net, and the practitioner can determine whether the golf ball hit the target or how close it is to the target. Practice while visually checking if you have reached it.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In normal practice, a trainee hits a large number of golf balls (for example, 100 balls) in succession. Striking a large number of balls alone in this manner can sometimes be a tedious task and can discourage practicing.
[0005]
Further, the means for checking whether or not the hit golf ball hits the target is a visual check, and it may be difficult to check whether or not the hit golf ball hits the target 100 meters or more.
[0006]
In the situation described above, even a person who wants to improve by practicing golf does not have a willingness to actively go to the golf driving range, and as a result, golf does not improve. I will.
[0007]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a golf practice system that enables a golf practicer to practice more happily and to improve his / her golf skill while motivating the practice. With the goal.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The above object is achieved by the following invention.
[0009]
The golf practice system according to the first aspect of the present invention,
At bat for hitting a golf ball,
The field where the hit golf ball flies,
A target element provided in the field and arranged in association with the at-bat;
A sensor provided on the target element, for detecting that the hit golf ball has been captured by the target element or hitting the target element;
Control means for executing a predetermined process for the associated turn at bat based on the detection result by the sensor; and
Which is characterized by having
[0010]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a golf ball hit by a trainee is captured or hit by a target element associated with his turn at bat, predetermined processing is executed. The predetermined process is, for example, to supply a predetermined number of golf balls to a bat, so that a golf practitioner can practice more. That is, by executing a process that is beneficial to the trainee as the predetermined process, the trainee concentrates on the practice and hits many balls in an attempt to obtain the profit, and the skill of golf naturally increases. Be improved. For example, if the execution of the predetermined process is a process having game characteristics, a game feeling can be added to golf practice, and the number of times of practice increases, and the golf skill is naturally improved.
[0011]
The invention according to claim 2 is the golf practice system according to claim 1, wherein the target element is provided on a surface of the field and includes a concave portion for receiving a golf ball, and the sensor is provided in the concave portion. It is characterized by the following.
[0012]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the concave portion is provided on the surface provided on the surface of the field, and the trainee hits the golf ball so that the golf ball enters the concave portion. The surface of the field can be regarded as equivalent to the surface on a fairway or green in actual golf, and practice such as approach can be performed in a state close to actual golf.
[0013]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the golf training system according to the first aspect, the target element includes a tubular member that is mounted on the field and receives a golf ball, and a bottom portion of the tubular member. Is provided with the sensor.
[0014]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the target element in the golf practice system can be set simply by placing the tubular member on the surface of the field, and the golf practice system can be easily constructed.
[0015]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the golf practice system according to the third aspect, further comprising a moving mechanism for moving the cylindrical member.
[0016]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the position from the turn at bat to the target element can be easily changed by making the cylindrical member movable.
[0017]
The invention according to claim 5 is the golf practice system according to claim 1, wherein the target element is a plate-shaped member provided with the sensor that detects that a golf ball has hit. Is what you do.
[0018]
According to the invention described in claim 5, the target element can be set as a target for hitting a golf ball by being vertically installed on a net or the like of a driving range.
[0019]
The invention according to claim 6 is the golf training system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a supply device for supplying a golf ball is provided at the at-bat, and the control unit is configured to control the control unit by the control unit. By performing a predetermined process, a predetermined number of balls are supplied to a turn at bat associated with a target element corresponding to a sensor that has detected a golf ball.
[0020]
According to the invention described in claim 6, a predetermined number of golf balls are supplied to the batting area of the trainee each time the golf ball hit by the trainee enters or hits the target element. You can hit the ball, the amount of practice increases and your skill improves. In addition, a game sense like a pachinko game can be incorporated into golf practice, and the practice can be performed more interestingly.
[0021]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the operation method of the golf practice system according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the ball is captured by the target element or the ball is hit by the target element. When it is detected, a predetermined number of golf balls are supplied to the bat associated with the target element.
[0022]
According to the invention described in claim 7, a predetermined number of golf balls are supplied to the batting area of the trainee each time the golf ball hit by the trainee enters or hits the target element. You can hit the ball, the amount of practice increases and your skill improves. In addition, a game sense like a pachinko game can be incorporated into golf practice, and the practice can be performed more interestingly.
[0023]
The invention according to claim 8 is the method of operating the golf practice system according to claim 7, wherein the golf practice system includes a storage unit for storing the number of golf balls supplied to each at-bat. The present invention is characterized in that the number of golf balls remaining at the time of completion is stored and can be used at the next practice.
[0024]
According to the invention described in claim 8, it is not necessary to practice until all the golf balls have been hit, and when many golf balls are put into or hit by the target element, the remaining golf balls are carried over to the next practice. be able to.
[0025]
According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the operation method of the golf practice system according to the seventh aspect, wherein the golf balls supplied to the trainee can be exchanged for prizes corresponding to the number of golf balls. It is.
[0026]
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to compete with the golf practice by writing the desire to acquire a prize, and the golf practice becomes more interesting and effective.
[0027]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0028]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a golf practice system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The golf practice system shown in FIG. 1 is applied to a conventional golf practice area. That is, the golf practice system according to the present embodiment has a plurality of at-bats 2 and a field 4 extending in front of the at-bats. At each bat, a ball dispenser 6 and a mat 8 are provided. The trainee enters the bat 2 and hits the golf balls supplied one by one from the ball dispenser 6 toward the field 4 using a golf club.
[0029]
The front, side, and ceiling of the field 4 are covered by a front net 4b, a side net 4c, and a ceiling net (not shown) so that the released golf ball does not go out of the field 4. I have. The configurations of the bat 2 and the field 4 can be the same as those of a conventional golf driving range, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
[0030]
In the present embodiment, holes 10-1 to 10-6 are provided on the surface 4a of the field so as to allow a golf ball to enter. The golf practitioner sets a goal so that the ball enters the hole associated with the batted shot and hits the golf ball. For example, a practitioner hitting from the sixth at bat sets a goal to put the ball into the hole 10-6 associated with the sixth at bat.
[0031]
The size (diameter) of the holes 10-1 to 10-6 may be any size as long as the golf ball can enter, but if it is too small, the probability of entering the golf ball decreases, and as described later, the game feeling is reduced. It may be damaged. On the other hand, if the size is too large, the game is easy to enter, and the fun as a game is spoiled. Therefore, the size of the holes 10-1 to 10-6 needs to be appropriately set according to the size of the golf practice system and the like. The size of the hole may be changed according to the skill and preference of the trainee.
[0032]
In the present embodiment, two holes 10-6 are provided at different distances in front of the sixth at-bat. For example, the hole 10-6 closer to the at-bat is installed at a distance of 20 meters from the at-bat, and the hole 10-6 far from the at-bat is installed at a distance of 50 meters from the at-bat. Therefore, the player who hits from the at-bat of No. 6 practices the approach of a distance of 20 meters and a distance of 50 meters with the carry by practicing to hit the hole 10-6 when the ball hit by the player falls. can do.
[0033]
In FIG. 1, two holes 10-5 associated with the fifth turn at bat are located 40 meters and 70 meters from the turn at bat, respectively. The reason why the positions of the holes at adjacent bats are shifted is to reduce the possibility that a ball hit from one bat will accidentally enter a hole associated with the next bat. That is, when hitting the ball at the bat at No. 6, the player practices to hit the ball so as to fly 20 meters or 50 meters with the carry. It is unlikely that you will fly with a carry.
[0034]
At the hole 10-6 associated with the bat at No. 6, a flag indicated by the number 6 is erected, so that the trainee can easily recognize the hole associated with his at bat. That is, a flag indicating the number of the at-bat is associated with each hole, and the holes associated with each at-bat are visually recognizable. As will be described later, a sensor for detecting that a ball has entered is provided in each of the holes 10-1 to 10-6, and the detection result is transmitted as a radio signal by an antenna constituted by a flag pole. Is done.
[0035]
Further, targets 12-1 to 12-6 are set at predetermined heights on a front net 4b provided on the side of the field 4 opposite to the turn at bat. Each target is provided for practicing with a club with a relatively low trajectory. That is, the targets 12-1 to 12-6 are targeted in the practice by a wood club or an iron club having a low number. Each of the targets 12-1 to 12-6 is provided with a sensor for detecting that the ball has hit, and the detection result of the sensor is transmitted as a radio signal via an antenna provided on the target.
[0036]
The golf practice system according to the present embodiment includes a receiving device (not shown) that receives a wireless signal that is a detection result of a sensor provided in the above-described hole or a detection result of a sensor provided in the target. A control device 16 is provided. The control device 16 is provided with an antenna 16a for receiving a radio signal. In the present embodiment, the control device 16 is provided in the ball feeder 14 and controls the supply of the ball to the ball dispenser 6 at each turn at bat. That is, a large number of golf balls are stored in the ball feeder 14, and a predetermined number of golf balls are distributed to the ball dispensers 6 at each bat in accordance with a command from the control device 16.
[0037]
Note that the golf balls hit from each bat to the field 4 are collected by a collection mechanism (not shown) and stored in the ball supply machine 14. Such a ball collection mechanism can be configured using a known technique, and the description thereof will be omitted.
[0038]
In the present embodiment, the control device 16 is provided in the ball feeder 14. However, the control device 16 may be provided in a place different from the ball feeder 14. For example, the control device 16 may be installed in a reception area of a golf driving range or in an office or the like, and an administrator of the driving range may input a control command using an input device provided in the control device 16. In addition, a display device is provided in the control device 16 so that the driving situation of the golf practice system can be displayed and grasped. For example, it is possible to display information such as the number of the turn at bat, the number of remaining balls, or the number of the turn at bat, the number of balls put in the hole, and the like. Various other information can be considered as information to be displayed.
[0039]
Further, in the present embodiment, the outputs from the holes provided in the field 4 and the sensors of the target are transmitted by radio signals, but each sensor may be connected to the control device 16 via a wiring. However, if a wireless system is used, holes and targets can be freely arranged without being affected by wiring. In addition, when a golf practice system according to the present invention is configured by modifying an existing golf practice range, if a wireless system is used, there is an advantage that wiring work is not required.
[0040]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a cross section of the hole 10-1 provided on the surface 4a of the field 4. As shown in FIG. The other holes 10-2 to 10-6 have the same configuration, and here, the hole 10-1 will be described as a representative. The hole 10-1 is formed as a concave portion opened on the surface 4a of the field 4.
[0041]
A protrusion 20 is provided circumferentially around the hole 10-1 (edge) to prevent the golf ball from rolling on the surface 4a of the field 4 and entering the hole 10-1. This means that if the golf ball rolls into the hole, a large number of golf balls can easily enter the hole 10-1. This is because you do not know whether you are wary. However, if it is desirable to adopt a configuration in which it rolls in, the projection 20 need not be provided. For example, when practicing a running approach in consideration of rolling, it is preferable that there be no protrusion. However, the projection 20 may not be formed only partially in the direction of the bat so that the ball that has rolled from the side opposite to the bat does not enter but the ball that rolls from the direction of the bat enters.
[0042]
A pole 22 is provided at the center of the hole 10-1, and a flag 24 is provided at the tip of the pole 22. The flag 24 indicates the number of the turn at bat associated with the hole. In the case of FIG. 2, since the hole 10-1 is associated with the turn at bat number 1, the number 1 is indicated on the flag 24. By recognizing the number of the flag 24, the trainee at each turn at bat can visually recognize the hole associated with his turn at bat.
[0043]
The bottom of the hole 10-1 is connected to the passage 26, and the golf ball entering the hole 10-1 proceeds to the passage 26. A sensor 28 is provided between the bottom of the hole 10-1 and the passage 26, and a golf ball that enters the hole 10-1 and proceeds to the passage 26 is detected by the sensor 28. The sensor 28 is constituted by, for example, an optical sensor composed of a combination of a light emitting element and a light receiving element, receives light from the light emitting element by the light receiving element, and outputs a detection signal when the light is blocked by the golf ball. Output. The detection signal is converted into a radio signal by a radio signal circuit, and transmitted from an antenna 30 embedded in the pole 22. The antenna 30 itself may constitute the pole 22. The passage 26 is connected to a ball collection mechanism, and the balls entering the passage 26 are collected and sent to the ball feeder 14.
[0044]
The above-mentioned sensor 28 does not need to be an optical sensor, and a known sensor such as a mechanical sensor using a microswitch or a magnetic sensor can be used. That is, any sensor that can detect that the golf ball has passed can be used. Also, it is desirable that the inner surface, particularly the bottom surface, of the hole 10-1 be made of a material having cushioning properties so that the incoming golf ball does not bounce. Note that the configuration of the hole 10-1 shown in FIG. 2 is an example, and is not limited to such a shape.
[0045]
Instead of providing the holes 10-1 to 10-6 on the surface 4a of the field 4, a cylindrical member may be arranged on the surface 4a of the field 4. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing such a tubular member 40. 3, parts that are the same as the parts shown in FIG. 2 are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof will be omitted.
[0046]
As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the cylindrical member 40 has the same configuration as the concave portion of the hole 10-1 shown in FIG. 2, so that when the golf ball enters the inside, it is detected by the sensor 28. Has become. The tubular member 40 includes a main body 40a and a leg 40b extending from the bottom of the main body 40a. The main body 40a is arranged in a state where it is slightly lifted from the surface 4a of the field 4 by the legs 40b. An opening 40c through which a golf ball passes is provided at the bottom of the main body 40a, and the sensor 28 is disposed at the opening 40c. The golf ball detected by the sensor 28 is discharged from the opening 40c to the outside of the main body 40a, rolls on the surface 4a of the field 4, and is collected by the ball collection mechanism.
[0047]
As described above, by arranging the tubular member 40 having a mechanism for wirelessly transmitting the detection result, the present invention can be implemented simply by installing the control device 16 without modifying or changing the conventional golf driving range equipment. The golf practice system according to the present invention can be easily constructed.
[0048]
The cylindrical member 40 shown in FIG. 3 is fixed on the surface 4a of the field 4, but may be configured to be movable on the surface 4a. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, a wheel is provided on the leg 40b of the tubular member 40, and the tubular member 40 is moved to a position at an arbitrary distance from the bat by pulling the tubular member 40 with a wire or the like. Can be. In FIG. 4, a wire 44 is stretched in a loop between the turn at bat and the front net 4b, and the tubular member 40 is connected to the wire 44. A roller or pulley 46 for driving the loop-shaped wire 44 is provided at the bat, and the trainee moves the cylindrical member to a position at a desired distance from his / her bat by driving the at-bat roller 46. Can be. Therefore, the trainee can freely arrange the tubular member 40 at a position at a distance where he / she wants to practice. The mechanism for moving the cylindrical member 40 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 4, and various existing mechanisms can be employed.
[0049]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of the target 12-1, FIG. 5 (a) is a front view, and FIG. 5 (b) is a cross-sectional view. Although FIG. 5 shows the target 12-1, the other targets 12-2 to 12-6 have the same configuration.
[0050]
The target 12-1 has a substantially circular shape like a general shooting target, and the number of the associated at-bat is displayed in the center thereof. In FIG. 5, since the target 12-1 is associated with the turn at bat of the turn at bat number 1, a numeral "1" is shown for the target 12-1. With this number, the practitioner can see the target associated with his at-bat and hit the golf ball to hit the target associated with his at-bat.
[0051]
The central portion of the target 12-1 where the number is shown is configured to function as a sensor that detects that the golf ball has hit. As shown in FIG. 5B, the target 12-1 includes a frame 50 on the outer peripheral portion, a back plate 52 stretched on the frame 50, and an elastic plate 54 provided inside the frame 50. Become. The frame 50 is formed of a rigid body, and defines the outer shape of the target 12-1. The elastic plate 54 is provided inside the frame 50 so as to face the back plate 52. The elastic plate 54 is formed of an elastic body such as a hard rubber, for example. The center portion of the elastic plate 54 is thinner than the outer peripheral portion, and a gap 55 is formed between the elastic plate 54 and the back plate 52.
[0052]
A thin plate-shaped conductor is provided on the elastic plate 54 side and the back plate 52 side of the gap. That is, the conductor on the side of the elastic plate 54 and the conductor on the side of the back plate 52 face each other via the gap 55. Both conductors function similarly to the contacts of a switch. The conductor is connected to the detection circuit, and when the conductor comes into contact, a current flows through the detection circuit to generate an electric signal.
[0053]
That is, when the golf ball hits the center of the elastic plate 54, the elastic plate 54 is pressed and elastically deforms toward the back plate 52, and the conductor on the elastic plate 54 contacts the conductor on the back plate 52. As a result, a current flows through the detection circuit to generate a detection signal. The detection signal is converted into a radio signal by a radio circuit and transmitted from the antenna 56. The detection circuit and the radio circuit are provided in a circuit unit 58 attached to the back plate 52. The circuit unit 58 also contains a power supply for driving the detection circuit and the wireless circuit.
[0054]
The detection signal transmitted from the target 12-1 is received by the control device 16, and the same processing as when the golf ball enters the hole or the tubular member described above is performed. Note that the configuration of the target 12-1 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 5, and various configurations are conceivable in existing technology. That is, it is sufficient to detect that the golf ball has hit the target and convert the detection signal into a wireless signal. Further, it is not always necessary to convert the signal into a wireless signal, and the signal may be connected to the control device 16 by wiring.
[0055]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, an operation when a golf ball enters the holes 10-1 to 10-6 (or the cylindrical member 40) will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation on the hole side when a golf ball enters one of the holes 10-1 to 10-6. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device 16 when a golf ball enters one of the holes 10-1 to 10-6.
[0056]
As shown in FIG. 6, in the holes 10-1 to 10-6, in step 2, the sensor 28 detects whether or not a golf ball has entered. When a golf ball is detected in step S2 and a detection signal is detected from the sensor 28, the process proceeds to step S4, and a wireless signal is generated based on the detection signal. At this time, information corresponding to the turn at bat number associated with the hole is added to the wireless signal. That is, when a golf ball enters the hole 10-1, data representing 1 which is the number of the turn at bat associated with the hole 10-1 is added to the radio signal transmitted from the hole 10-1. Subsequently, in step S6, a radio signal is transmitted from the antenna 30.
[0057]
Note that the same processing is performed when a golf ball hits the targets 12-1 to 12-6, and a radio signal is transmitted from the targets.
[0058]
When a wireless signal as a ball detection result is transmitted from the holes 10-1 to 10-6 or the targets 12-1 to 12-6, the control device 16 receives the wireless signal. That is, the control device 16 determines whether a wireless signal has been received in step S12. If it is determined that the radio signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S14, and the number of the turn at bat is specified from the information added to the radio signal. As a result, it is recognized that the ball has entered the hole associated with the bat of the specified number or that the ball has hit the target associated with the bat of the specified number.
[0059]
Subsequently, in step S16, the control device 16 controls the ball feeder 14 to supply a predetermined number of balls to the specified turn at bat. That is, a predetermined number of golf balls are provided to the trainee at the specified turn at bat as a prize that the golf ball has entered a hole or hit a target. At this time, a display device may be provided on the ball dispenser 6 of each turn at bat to inform a trainee of the turn at bat that a golf ball has entered or hit.
[0060]
In this way, the practitioner can obtain a predetermined number of golf balls as a prize free of charge by putting the golf ball in the hole associated with the bat at which he or she is hitting or hitting the golf ball at the target. . Thereby, the fun is added to the practice, and the practice is encouraged, and the motivation for the practice is improved. As a result, the golf practice system according to the present invention is frequently used, and it is possible to improve the golf skill while having fun.
[0061]
Next, the operation of the golf practice system of the present invention will be described with an example. As described above, in the golf practice system of the present invention, the practicer can obtain a golf ball as a prize by putting the ball into the hole or hitting the ball with the target. This is a system similar to pachinko or smartball. Therefore, according to the golf practice system of the present invention, it is possible to add a pachinko-like game to the golf practice.
[0062]
For example, when a golf ball is put in or hits all of the holes and targets associated with a certain bat, a further golf ball may be supplied as a bonus. In this case, the display of each turn at bat may display the hole that has been hitherto or the target that has hit. Further, if the ball enters a specific hole within a predetermined time after the ball enters a certain hole, twice the number of balls may be supplied.
[0063]
Such control of the ball supply is performed by the control device 16, but if the operation control of the ball supply device 14 by the control device 16 can be programmed, various programs other than the above-described example can be performed by changing the program. The balls can be supplied in an aspect, and the fun can be doubled. For example, the number of balls to be supplied may be changed depending on the distance to a hole or a target or the difficulty level for hitting.
[0064]
Further, the ball may be supplied from the ball dispenser 6 each time the ball enters the hole or hits the target, but the number of balls to be supplied is stored as information in a memory or the like of the control device 16. Alternatively, the ball may be supplied from the ball dispenser 6 to the bat at the request of the trainee. In this case, if a storage device such as a magnetic card is used together, the remaining number of balls at the time when the trainee finishes the practice can be stored in the magnetic card, and that number of balls will be used at the next practice. be able to. Also, it is not always necessary to store the data on a magnetic card, but the information may be recorded on a recording sheet, and the number of balls recorded on the recording sheet may be rented free of charge when the next practice session is performed.
[0065]
Further, when a golf ball remains, it may be possible to exchange a prize according to the number of remaining balls. That is, the golf practice system is made more interesting by treating the golf ball as a pachinko ball and incorporating the premium exchange system in the pachinko into the golf practice system.
[0066]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a golf ball hit by a trainee is captured or hit by a target element associated with his turn at bat, predetermined processing is executed. The predetermined process is, for example, to supply a predetermined number of golf balls to a bat, so that a golf practitioner can practice more. That is, by executing a process that is beneficial to the trainee as the predetermined process, the trainee concentrates on the practice and hits many balls in an attempt to obtain the profit, and the skill of golf naturally increases. Be improved. For example, if the execution of the predetermined process is a process having game characteristics, a game feeling can be added to golf practice, and the number of times of practice increases, and the golf skill is naturally improved.
[0067]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the concave portion is provided on the surface provided on the surface of the field, and the trainee hits the golf ball so that the golf ball enters the concave portion. The surface of the field can be regarded as equivalent to the surface on a fairway or green in actual golf, and practice such as approach can be performed in a state close to actual golf.
[0068]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the target element in the golf practice system can be set simply by placing the tubular member on the surface of the field, and the golf practice system can be easily constructed.
[0069]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the position from the turn at bat to the target element can be easily changed by making the cylindrical member movable.
[0070]
According to the invention described in claim 5, the target element can be set as a target for hitting a golf ball by being vertically installed on a net or the like of a driving range.
[0071]
According to the invention described in claim 6, a predetermined number of golf balls are supplied to the batting area of the trainee each time the golf ball hit by the trainee enters or hits the target element. You can hit the ball, the amount of practice increases and your skill improves. In addition, a game sense like a pachinko game can be incorporated into golf practice, and the practice can be performed more interestingly.
[0072]
According to the invention described in claim 7, a predetermined number of golf balls are supplied to the batting area of the trainee each time the golf ball hit by the trainee enters or hits the target element. You can hit the ball, the amount of practice increases and your skill improves. In addition, a game sense like a pachinko game can be incorporated into golf practice, and the practice can be performed more interestingly.
[0073]
According to the invention described in claim 8, it is not necessary to practice until all the golf balls have been hit, and when many golf balls are put into or hit by the target element, the remaining golf balls are carried over to the next practice. be able to.
[0074]
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to compete with the golf practice by writing the desire to acquire a prize, and the golf practice becomes more interesting and effective.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a golf practice system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a hole provided on a surface of the field shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a tubular member replacing the hole shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a simplified diagram showing a mechanism for moving a tubular member.
5A and 5B are diagrams showing the configuration of the target shown in FIG. 1, wherein FIG. 5A is a front view and FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation on a hole side when a golf ball enters one of the holes shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation of the control device when a golf ball enters one of the holes shown in FIG. 1;
[Explanation of symbols]
2 at bat
4 fields
4a surface
4b Front net
4c Side net
6 ball dispenser
8 mat
10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5, 10-6 holes
12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4, 12-5, 12-6 Target
14 ball feeder
16 Control device
16a, 30, 56 antenna
20 Projection
22 pole
24 flags
26 passage
28 sensors
40 cylindrical member
40a body
40b leg
40c opening
44 wires
46 pulley
50 frame plate
52 back plate
54 elastic plate
55 void
58 circuit unit

Claims (9)

At bat for hitting a golf ball,
The field where the hit golf ball flies,
A target element provided in the field and arranged in association with the at-bat;
A sensor provided on the target element, for detecting that the hit golf ball has been captured by the target element or hitting the target element;
Control means for executing a predetermined process for the associated turn at bat based on the detection result by the sensor. The golf practice system according to claim 1,
The golf practice system according to claim 1, wherein the target element is provided on a surface of the field and includes a recess for receiving a golf ball, and the sensor is provided in the recess. The golf practice system according to claim 1,
The golf practice system according to claim 1, wherein the target element is placed on the field and comprises a tubular member for receiving a golf ball, and the sensor is provided inside the tubular member. The golf practice system according to claim 3,
A golf practice system further comprising a moving mechanism for moving the tubular member. The golf practice system according to claim 1,
The golf practice system, wherein the target element is a flat member provided with the sensor for detecting that the golf ball has hit. The golf practice system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The bat is provided with a supply device for supplying a golf ball, and the control unit performs the predetermined process, whereby a predetermined value is determined for a bat associated with a target element corresponding to a sensor that has detected the golf ball. A golf practice system that supplies a number of balls. An operation method of the golf practice system according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A golf practice system for supplying a predetermined number of golf balls to a bat associated with the target element when it is detected that the ball has been captured by the target element or the ball has hit the target element. Operation method. An operation method of the golf practice system according to claim 7,
The golf practice system is provided with storage means for storing the number of golf balls supplied to each at-bat, and the number of golf balls remaining at the end of practice is stored so that it can be used at the next practice. An operation method of a golf practice system characterized by the following. An operation method of the golf practice system according to claim 7,
A method of operating a golf practice system, wherein a golf ball supplied to a trainee can be exchanged for a prize corresponding to the number of golf balls.

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