JP3115074U - Ball hitting medium display device - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to prevent a display device during ball hitting from malfunctioning even when a target vibrates or distorts.
A ball-shaped target 12 on a ball-throwing medium display device 11, a sound sensor 13 provided on the back surface of the target, and a sound sensor that detects sound generated when a ball hits the target. A flashing LED lamp is provided. According to such a structure, the sound sensor does not react unless sound is generated, so even if the target vibrates or distorts, it does not malfunction, and only the true hitting ball is displayed to enhance the willingness to practice. Can be made.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a ball hitting medium display device that displays a hit point when a hit ball hits a target provided in a batting center, a golf driving range, or the like, thereby increasing the willingness to practice.

  In an outdoor driving range surrounded by a net, the target may be attached to the net farthest from the at-bat. Usually, such an outdoor golf practice field has a distance from the bat to the target of about 100 m, so it is often difficult to determine whether or not the hit ball hits the target.

Conventionally, there has been proposed a device that attaches a vibration sensor to a target and senses the vibration when the target hits the target to display the hit point (for example, see Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-17599

  However, this device is effective when used in an indoor golf driving range where the distance between the bat and the target is several meters, but it is used in an outdoor driving range where the distance between the bat and the target is around 100 m. There was a problem that it was not effective. This is because an outdoor golf driving range target is about 3 m in size, and if a vibration sensor is used for such a target, the vibration sensor will react to vibrations and distortions caused by wind and dead weight. . That is, even if the hit ball is not hitting the target, the target is displayed. Even if a limit switch, strain sensor, optical sensor, or the like is used instead of the vibration sensor, a malfunction occurs for the same reason.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a ball hitting display device that does not malfunction even when the target vibrates or is distorted.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a ball hitting medium display device according to the present invention includes a disk-shaped target, a sound sensor provided on the back surface of the target, and a sound generated when the hit ball hits the target. It has an LED lamp that blinks when the sound sensor detects it. According to such a structure, even when the target vibrates or distorts due to wind or its own weight, the sound sensor does not react, so that the display device during hitting does not malfunction.

  In the ball hitting medium display device, the LED lamp may be arranged on a tree-like mounting base. As a result, when the hit ball hits the target, the LED lamp blinks, and the player can clearly confirm the hit.

  Further, in the ball hitting medium display device, the LED lamps may be arranged on the outer periphery of the target at regular intervals, or may be installed in a batting center. By arranging LED lamps on the outer periphery of the target, the target itself can be clearly seen.

  Further, in the above ball hitting display device, the target may be provided in a golf driving range cup, and the LED lamp may be configured to display a distance from the hitting seat to the golf driving range cup. May be. As a result, as in the case where the hit ball hits the target, even when the hit ball enters the golf driving range cup, the LED lamp blinks and the player can surely confirm.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, even if it is a case where a target vibrates or distorts, it does not malfunction, but only a true hitting ball display is displayed and the hitting ball inside display device which raises a willingness to practice can be provided.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, a ball hitting medium display device 1 as an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a view of a target 2 to which a sound sensor 3 is attached. (A) is a front view thereof, (b) is a side view thereof, and (c) is a rear view thereof. FIG. 2 is a front view of the LED lamp 4 arranged on the tree-like mounting base 6. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view of an outdoor golf driving range 7 surrounded by a net.

  The hitting ball intermediate display device 1 includes a target 2, a sound sensor 3, and an LED lamp 4.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the target 2 has a disk shape. The target 2 is obtained by covering the surface of a disk-shaped aluminum board 2a with a rubber mat 2b. A fluorescent tape 5 is attached to the outer periphery of the target 2 so that the target 2 can be easily seen. The sound sensors 3 are arranged on the back surface of the target 2 at four locations at intervals of 90 degrees on a circle concentric with the target 2. The target 2 has a diameter of 3.6 m.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the LED lamp 4 is arranged on a tree-like mounting base 6. As the LED lamp 4, a 2.3 W type lighter than a commonly used LED lamp having a diameter of 67 mm is used.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the target 2 on which the sound sensor 3 is arranged is attached to a height of the net 9 that is farthest from the batting table 8 of the driving range 7. A tree-like mounting base 6 on which the LED lamp 4 is disposed is installed outside the driving range 7 near the target 2.

  During normal times, the LED lamp 4 remains on. The player hits the target 2 at the target ball. When the hit ball hits the target 2, an impact sound of the hit ball is generated on the target 2. When the sound sensor 3 detects this impact sound, the LED lamp 4 blinks in a predetermined pattern. Thereby, the player can determine whether or not the hit ball he has hit hits the target 2 and can increase his motivation to practice.

  Since the size of a golf driving range target is several meters, it is easily affected by wind and dead weight, and the target vibrates and deforms. When a vibration sensor or the like is used for such a target, it reacts sensitively to the vibration or deformation of the target due to wind or the like, resulting in malfunction. In other words, if a vibration sensor or the like is used for the target, the target may be displayed even though the hit ball does not hit the target. On the other hand, when a sound sensor is used as a target, even if the target is deformed, the sound sensor will not react unless sound is generated. Therefore, even if the target vibrates or distorts due to wind, dead weight, etc. No operation occurs. Therefore, it can be said that the ball hitting medium display device 1 according to the present embodiment is a reliable ball hitting medium display device.

  In addition, the LED lamp is economical because it has a lifespan that is 10 times or more longer on average than a normal lamp and consumes less power. Furthermore, since the light travels straighter than ordinary lamps, it is also effective when it is desired to suppress the diffusion of the lamp light for reasons such as the location of a golf driving range.

  When the LED lamp blinks, a sound may be generated along with the LED lamp blinking. Moreover, you may arrange | position an LED lamp on the mounting stand which has shapes other than tree shape. For example, you may arrange | position to the mount which modeled some character and character.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, a ball hitting medium display device 11 as another embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 4A and 4B are views of the ball striking medium display device 11 in which the LED lamps 14 are arranged on the outer periphery of the target 12 at regular intervals. FIG. 4A is a front view, FIG. 4B is a side view, and FIG. FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state where the LED lamp 14 is attached to the target 12.

  In addition, the ball hitting medium display device 11 according to the present embodiment is installed in a golf driving range or a batting center that is narrower than the golf driving range to which the target 2 of FIG. 1 is attached.

  The hitting ball intermediate display device 11 includes a target 12, a sound sensor 13, and an LED lamp 14. As shown in FIG. 4, the target 12 has a disk shape. The target 12 is obtained by covering the surface of a disk-shaped wooden plywood 12a with a rubber mat 12b. However, when the target 12 is installed in a place exposed to rain, the wooden plywood 12a may be made of a metal such as stainless steel having corrosion resistance. A hole 15 is provided on the outer periphery of the target 12. The target 12 has a diameter of 0.6 m and the hole 15 has a diameter of 50 mm. The holes 15 are provided at twelve locations at intervals of 30 degrees on a circle concentric with the target 12. A stainless mesh 16 is stretched in the hole 15. In addition, the sound sensor 13 is attached at one place in the center of the back surface of the target unit.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the LED lamp 14 is inserted into a cylindrical cover 17 integrated with the socket 18 and attached to the back side of each hole 15 in that state. As the LED lamp 14, a 1W type smaller than the LED lamp 4 of FIG. 1 is used.

  During normal times, the LED lamp 14 remains on. The LED lamp 14 emits light from the hole 15 of the target 12. The player hits the ball toward the target 12. When the hit ball hits the target 12, an impact sound of the hit ball is generated on the target 12. When the sound sensor 13 detects this impact sound, the LED lamp 14 blinks in a predetermined pattern. Thereby, the player can determine whether or not the ball hit by the player hits the target 12. As a result, the willingness to practice can be increased.

  In the ball-hitting intermediate display device 11 according to the present embodiment, the LED lamp 14 is lit on the outer periphery of the target portion 12. Therefore, the target 12 can be clearly visually recognized even at night. Since the surface of the hole 15 of the target portion 12 is covered with the stainless steel net 16, the golf ball does not pass through the hole 15 and break the LED lamp 14.

  In the hitting ball display device 11, the target 12, the sound sensor 13, and the LED lamp 14 are integrated. Therefore, it can be used simply by installing this apparatus, and no large-scale construction is required. Therefore, it can be easily installed in an existing golf driving range.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, a ball hitting medium display device 21 as another embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view of an outdoor golf driving range 7 surrounded by a net. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the golf driving range green including the hitting ball intermediate display device 21. FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the golf driving range cup 34 of FIG. The hitting medium display device 21 includes a target 22, a sound sensor 23, and an LED lamp 24.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the target 22 is provided in a golf driving range cup 34. The target 22 has a disk shape and is slightly smaller than the diameter of the golf driving range cup 34 so that the golf ball does not fall from the gap between the golf driving range cup 34 and the target 22. The size of the golf driving range cup 34 varies depending on the distance from the bat 8. For example, the diameter of the driving range cup 34 is about 0.6 m when the distance from the hitting seat 8 to the driving range cup 34 is 70 yards, and the distance from the hitting seat 8 to the driving range cup 34 is about 0.6 m. In the case of 100 yards, it is about 0.8m.

  Below the target 22, there is a base 25, and the target 22 is supported by a plurality of springs 26 on the base 25. A plurality of long bolts 27 are coupled to the back surface of the target 22. A hole larger than the diameter of the long bolt 27 and smaller than the diameter of the nut 28 is formed in the base 25 at a position corresponding to the long bolt 27. The long bolt 27 passes through the spring 26 and the hole of the base 25 and is fastened to the nut 28 on the back side of the base 25. The spring 26 exerts a force in the direction of increasing the distance between the target 22 and the base 25, while the long bolt 27 and the nut 28 serve as a stopper that prevents the spring 26 from extending. A hole 29 is provided in the center of the target 22 so that the flag 35 can pass therethrough, and a cylinder 30 for raising the flag is provided in the center of the base 25. In addition, a drain 36 is provided under the base 25 so that rain that has entered the golf driving range cup 34 is discharged.

  One sound sensor 23 is attached near the center of the back surface of the target 22. The LED lamp 24 is disposed on a mounting base 33 provided near the golf driving range cup 34. The LED lamp 24 displays the distance from the at-bat 8 to the golf driving range cup 34. For example, if the distance from the bat 8 to the cup 34 is 100 yards, the LED lamps 24 are arranged so that the character “100” is obtained. A net-like cover 37 is attached to the mounting base 33 so that the LED lamp 24 does not break when hit by a ball.

  During normal times, the LED lamp 24 remains lit. When the hit ball released by the player enters the golf driving range cup 34 and hits the target 22 provided in the golf driving range cup 34, the sound sensor 23 detects the impact sound of the hit ball generated from the target 22. When the sound sensor 23 detects an impact sound, the LED lamp 24 blinks in a predetermined pattern. The player can confirm the blinking of the LED lamp 24 and determine whether or not the hit ball released by himself has entered the golf driving range cup 34. A sound may be generated as the LED lamp 24 blinks.

  Since the ball hitting medium display device 21 according to the present embodiment uses the sound sensor 23, the malfunction is reduced as compared with the case of using a limit switch or the like. Furthermore, since the notification means uses the LED lamp 24, the maintenance is easier than a normal lamp, and it is economical and can suppress the diffusion of light.

  Since the target 22 is provided in the golf driving range cup 34 with the structure as described above, the target 22 can be moved up and down by the tightening degree of the nut 26. Since a plurality of long bolts 27, nuts 28 and springs 26 are provided, not only the height of the target 22 but also the inclination can be adjusted by adjusting the tightening degree of each nut 28. Thereby, the position and inclination of the target 22 can be adjusted so that the ball that has entered the golf driving range cup 34 is guided to the entrance 32 of the ball discharge groove 31 provided in advance. Further, since the spring 26 can absorb the impact of the ball, it is possible to prevent the ball from jumping out when it directly enters the golf driving range cup 34.

  Note that not only the batting-ball intermediate display device 21 but also all of the green, the ball discharge groove 31, the drain 36, etc. in FIG. 6 may be integrated into one unit.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a ball hitting display device that does not malfunction even when the target vibrates or is distorted. Therefore, it is useful in the technical field of golf practice equipment, particularly in the technical field of a ball hitting medium display device used in an outdoor golf practice field.

FIG. 1 is a view of a target to which a sound sensor is attached, in which (a) is a front view thereof, (b) is a side view thereof, and (c) is a rear view thereof. FIG. 2 is a front view of LED lamps arranged on a tree-like mounting base. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view of an outdoor golf driving range surrounded by a net. FIGS. 4A and 4B are views of a ball hitting display device according to the present invention, in which FIG. 4A is a front view thereof, FIG. 4B is a side view thereof, and FIG. 4C is a rear view thereof. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which the LED lamp is installed on the target. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a golf driving range green including a ball hitting medium display device. FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the golf driving range cup of FIG.

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1, 11, 21 Display device 2, 12, 22 Target for hitting ball 3, 13, 23 Sound sensor 4, 14, 24 LED lamp 6, 33 Mounting base 7 Golf driving range 34 Golf driving range cup

Claims (6)

  A striking ball comprising a board-shaped target, a sound sensor provided on the back surface of the target, and an LED lamp that blinks when the sound sensor detects a sound generated when the striking ball hits the target A display device.   The ball hitting display device according to claim 1, wherein the LED lamp is arranged on a tree-like mounting base.   The ball hitting display device according to claim 1, wherein the LED lamps are arranged on the outer periphery of the target at regular intervals.   The ball hitting medium display device according to claim 3 attached to a batting center.   The ball hitting display device according to claim 1, wherein the target is provided in a golf driving range cup.   6. A ball hitting medium display device according to claim 5, wherein the LED lamp is configured to display a distance from a hitting seat to a golf driving range cup.

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