JPH04506755A - golf swing practice device - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] golf swing practice device The present invention relates to an apparatus for hitting a ball from a hitting area to a target area, and in particular, an impact hitting area. At least one hit H area to the target area where the hit is signaled. Shoot the golf ball from the area toward the target using a conventional golf club. Provide equipment for this purpose.

According to the present invention, the golf ball can be used for golf swing practice, in particular for accurately hitting a golf ball. A device is provided for practicing the imaginary and Ann, wood and so-called hollow irons (such as butter and sand wedges) (Apart from the special Nari Love) such as Nari Love is used to hit the ball and its The configuration consists of a belt extending approximately horizontally and placed on one of its opposite short sides. a target area substantially perpendicular thereto; at least one striking area; , a screen element surrounding at least one striking area; and at least said bell. and screen elements surrounding the screen. This device also has a ball A device placed within a target area that generates a signal when hit; having a heart and preferably identically shaped subsexes arranged around this center , which is preferably caused by the impact of the ball on the target plate. configured to activate a peripherally disposed display that signals a ball impact; It is characterized by a nearly vertical target plate.

The screen element is suspended within a frame structure and is connected to the long sides of the belt and the tartar. The device is partitioned along its short sides adjacent to the target area, with a roof-like Preferably, a screen is formed.

For some embodiments of the invention, the frame has a net surrounding it. , especially for non-permanent configurations, where the hoop-shaped frame sections are pressed together. By using a horizontal member inside the frame, the frame and the net can be attached. It is convenient to have it suspended so that it can be removably folded into a frame. It is advantageous.

The target area has a lower portion, which causes the ball to move relative to the target area. When it collides, the ball is shaped so that it rolls down towards the hit Nli area. be. A groove is disposed between the target area and the striking area, the groove extending approximately from the target area to the striking area. parallel to the target area and extending between the long sides of said belt; This groove catches the ball rolling from said lower part to this current striking location. preferably oriented away from said target area. The lateral edges of the groove form a ball rolling down from said lower part towards its current impact location. shaped to ensure that the ball finds its way to the receiving groove. Similarly, the groove extends from one long side of the device to the other side of the device. Preferably it decreases towards the long sides.

In addition, 3s2 channels are provided along one long side of the device. between at least the first ball-receiving groove and the at least one hitting area; The ball-receiving groove extends to which the ball-receiving groove is connected. The second groove is the front from the short side of the device located within target area a to the other short side of the device. It is preferable that it decreases towards the end.

The device of the invention provides a plurality of strokes sf1! along said belt! having an area, being able to and the belt faces away from the first groove and the target area. and the short sides of the belt are arranged at a constant distance from each other. little At least the belt within the striking area can be coated with a wear layer.

The target plate has a target perpendicular to the belt to detect the impact of the ball. Preferably, the target plate is located within a target area. a subseximine located around this center, preferably in the same shape as the center. and the target plate, which is subjected to the action of the impact, is Generates a signal of the impact caused by the ball to the display section placed around the target plate. do. The display section is protected by a transparent protective sheet placed in front of it. Ru.

In one preferred embodiment, the collision indication is located behind said target plate. by a plurality of contact elements arranged on the target plate, said contact elements being effected by the impact of the ball on the ground and through at least one display element. to generate a collision signal.

The target plate is made of a flexible, resilient, electrically conductive material that is connected to the first contact. a second contact area disposed behind the target plate; and generating a signal of a collision via the at least one display element.

A control module receives input signals, processes them, generates output signals in response, and This is indicated by a separate display element. A movable command part is provided, manual to affect the functionality of one or more control modules.

In other preferred embodiments, one or more preferred (± micro7 ] A transducer of acoustic detection means such as Equipped with a golf ball that detects contact by the sound of the golf ball colliding with the target plate. Ru. the target plate is manufactured from a substantially rigid but durable material; Another transducer, preferably an acoustic sensing device, is preferably connected to said target plate. are placed in different areas of the golf ball, making it possible to more accurately detect the collision of the golf ball. Like The new target includes a smaller first target plate having a first transducer; a larger surrounding plate with a second transducer behind it; . These two plates are separated by an NgI material such as a cushion or sponge. Preferably, they are spaced apart.

The acoustic sensing means is electrically connected to a score display means such as a digital score display. As a result, each time the target plate receives a GI force, the score increases. It is preferable that the score be displayed on the score display.

A preferred device of the invention is a conventional golf ball, such as a plastic material. It uses a golf ball with a lighter structure than the This also reduces the length of the belt. The position to mark the hitting area should be Preferably, the calculation is based on an alternative golf ball.

The present invention will now be further described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings. 755 (3) be done.

'M1 is a side view of one device according to the invention, and FIG. 2 is a roof-like strip for clarity. a top view of the device according to the invention, with the clean omitted; FIG. 3 shows the target area in the device according to the invention and signals the impact of the ball. Front view of the configuration, FIG. 4 signals the collision of five balls with the target area in the device according to the invention. Side view of the configuration, FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is an electronic diagram for the embodiment of FIG. A diagram showing a circuit, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a side view of the target for the embodiment of FIG. 8;

1 and 2 show a frame structure IO. This frame structure has a vertical Consisting of strikes 12a, 12b, 12c and 12d, target area The posts 12a and 12b in the area 14 face away from the target area 14. It is preferable that the posts 12c and 12d on the sides of the device , vertical posts 12a, 12b, 12c and 12d are assembled at their top ends. It is connected by a three-dimensional element 16 to an element 18 connecting the ends of the post (Fig. 2). ). The vertical screen element 2° and the roof-like screen element 22 are flexible. installed within the system structure. The short post 12c%12d is a roof-like screen. The lean element 22 ensures that the movement of the golf club during the swing is not hindered. High enough to warrant. Vertical screen elements 20 screen the longitudinal sides of the device. and shielding at least one of the short sides of the device. Screen element 20.2 2 is preferably configured with a net structure.

This frame net structure has a roughly horizontal target area 14 with a roughly vertical target area 14. It surrounds a belt or zone 24 extending over . The belt 24 has at least one It has two striking areas. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, in FIG. There are four striking areas with indications from 4 to 4. These four striking areas 1 to 4 are arranged on the belt 24 at regular intervals from each other and at a constant distance from the target area 14. Therefore, the striking area 1 is at the distance of the rest of the striking! Target territory rather than territory @ It is a short distance from 14. There is a groove between the target area 14 and the 's1 striking area 1. 26 are arranged. This is approximately parallel to the target area 14 and the belt 2 It extends between the longitudinal sides of 4. In the direction away from the target area 14 of the groove 26 The facing side edge 28 has a raised height or is shaped like a limiting wall. There is. This is sufficient to provide the intended functionality in a simpler embodiment of the invention. It can be a big deal. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the groove 26 is A second groove 30 extends downwardly from one longitudinal side to the other longitudinal side, along which a second groove 30 extends. A groove 28 is connected to the two. The second full 30 is on the right side of the target 1l JI area 14. A short parallel layer of the device placed on the side of the device + a short layer of the device on the opposite side It is declining. A wear layer 32 covers at least the impact area 4 of the belt 24. However, it is preferable that the entire belt 24 be covered.

Referring now to Figure 343, vertical target area 14 is shown. Figure 3 connects the vertical posts 12a, 12b, the connecting element 16 and the ends of said posts. Element 18 is shown. The rest of the frame net structure is shown for clarity. It has been omitted. Somewhere above the center of the target area 14, this implementation In the example, there is a circular target plate 34, but what does it look like? You can stay there. This target plate 34 has a center which is circular in this embodiment. ■ subsections distributed around said center, preferably of the same shape; It can be regarded as being divided into ① and EV. Target plate 34 1 display section 36 disposed perpendicularly to the belt 24 is located on the target plate. placed around.

Behind the target plate 34 are a plurality of contact elements (not shown). and arranged so that it can be controlled by the target plate 34 when the ball collides with the target plate 34. has been done. The contact elements are connected via a cable connection 38 (see FIG. 4). for example, enclosed within a frame structure and coupled to the control member 40 . receives five input signals according to where the ball impacts the target area 34. process and responsively generate an output signal that is visible and/or audible. The display elements 42a, 42b, 42c, 42d, and 44 are activated. Ru. The control member 40 may also have other visual and/or audible indicators, for example indicating times, scores, etc. 1 display section 36 that controls the visual display element 46 is configured to Use a suitable transparent material, such as clear acrylic plastic, to prevent damage from Protected by material 47. As clearly shown in Figure 4, the transparent material 47 is at the same height as the front surface of the target plate 34, and has a ramp-like structure. The bottom part 48, which needs to be transparent, is reached from the target area to the point of impact. extending between the longitudinal sides of the device.

Figure 5 shows how to practice your golf swing and aim accurately when hitting the golf ball. It shows the possible development of a large device for practicing sexuality. Here, according to the present invention A plurality of devices are arranged parallel to each other. District 745 has individual practice rounds or diagrammatically depicts a number of figures in a practice round in progress. by team The practice round corresponds to on-course practice, and is based on practice by a large number of users. Able to respond appropriately. Appropriate play per team in terms of latency and usage The number of people in Yah is four. A team captain is chosen from within the team and is mobile. Control 50 is used to select all the various groups of numbers on display element 46. (see Figure 2), this zero setting can also be done by other means. It is. The team captain begins the practice round in batting area 2. This is approximately 15 meters from target area 14 in the preferred embodiment of the invention. It is. In hitting area 2, only irons 15, 16 or 17 are used for hitting. can be done. Golfers have 5 minutes to hit as many balls as possible into the target area. If you hit towards area 34 and cannot change the three clubs allowed during this 5 minute period. Ru. The balls to be hit are placed in a basket and taken out one by one by hand. ball is struck toward the target area 34. Subsection of target area 34 When the ball hits either E or IV, the number of points scored is shown on the display element 46, and The activation of the display element corresponding to each subsection is set to 0, e.g. When it collides with subsection 1 of the target area 34, the target special table Hei 4-5o 6755 (4) The top display element 42g on the left of the plate 34 lights up. Similarly, tar When hitting subsection 11 of target plate 34, The top display element 42b on the right lights up. Inside, here it corresponds to the circular center■ and, for example, all visual and/or audible display elements 42a, 42b, 42c, 42d and 44 are set to operation, which is a very rare case of hole Indicates that the situation is equivalent to one that has occurred. target plate 34 After the impact, the ball falls on the ramp-like structure 48 and rolls towards the groove 26, This will be accepted. The back of the transparent material is also connected to the contact element to connect the target plate. If the rating falls outside of 34, the score is recorded.

At the end of the 5 minutes, the captain passes his turn to another player, who takes his club. You will be given 1 minute to select and place the first ball. Hit 1 [within area 2, chi The practice round continues until each of the four players in the team has completed 5 minutes of practice. child After that they return to the striking area 4, which in the preferred embodiment of the invention is the target It is located approximately 25m from territory @34. Wood's 1 in hitting area 4 Only No. 3 and No. 3 can be used to hit the ball, and if necessary, when hitting the ball. A rubber tee (not shown) is used. Even in this hitting area, Four players each have five minutes to face the target plate 34. Hit as many balls as possible using the hand, and players have 1 minute to take turns. It will be done. A practice round for a team of four players is thus 47 Ends in minutes.

Individual practice rounds require complete concentration and ensure that the player is in good condition. It is necessary to have the ability to During individual practice, the four hitting areas 1 through 4 are all used. The player starts from hitting area 1, which is the preferred location of the present invention. In a preferred embodiment, it is approximately Ion from the target plate 34. . In this target hitting area 1, short iron No. 18, No. 19, and pitch iron are used. Only the cutting wedge PW can be used. Players have 5 minutes to perform the batting , each collision is registered with a certain number of points in the same way as described above, and it is displayed as a display element. 46. After 5 minutes the player prepares to strike in striking area 2. This one! area is the striking target in the preferred embodiment of the invention. It is approximately 15m from the top plate. In this hitting area 2, iron 15. Only numbers 16 and 17 are available for hitting the ball. This striking area After the 5 minutes, the player has 1 minute to prepare for hitting in hitting area 3. , and this area is the target plate 34 in the preferred embodiment of the invention. It is approximately 20m away from. This shot l [in area 3, iron 12. Only 13 and 14 can be used to hit the ball. Again, as mentioned above, The number of hits scored is totaled and shown on display element 48.

After the 5 minutes in the 343 batting area, the player must complete the 5 minutes from the final batting area 4. 1 minute for preparation for striking, and this area is used in the preferred practice of the present invention. In the example, it is approximately 25 meters from the target plate 34. This stroke In the striking area 4, only woods or hollow irons Wl and W3 in the example of the present invention are used. can be used to hit the ball. Rubber tees can be used if necessary A practice round of 0 individuals, who are capable of playing, is thus completed after 23 minutes.

Returning to Figures 6 and 7, the golf practice equipment is made of synthetic grass such as AstroTurf. A mat 100 of material is provided. The mat has a nearly vertical tarp at one end of the mat. Horizontal line marks are placed at distances of Iom, 15m, and 20m from the target area 101. It has a king 102.

If using an alternative plastic golf ball, at or near the 10m line is for short irons such as 7, 8, and 9, and is used at and around the 15m line. is for middle irons such as 4.5 and 6, and is used at and around the 20m line. is for long irons and woods such as 1.2 and 3 irons and woods. Ru.

The target area and the mat open the edge of the mat opposite the target area. The exception is surrounded by a net supported by an arcuate frame 106.

Target area 101 has a backdrop +08 with a picture of a regular golf hole . In front of the backdrop is a polypropylene target disk 110. backdrop and circles There is a microphone 112 ('!J7 diagram) between the board 110 and the target area. Detects the sound of the ball hitting the area.

The circuit shown in Figure 7 converts the detected sound into a digital signal, which the device is shown on a digital display 114 of liquid crystal type located at the open end of the device. So Therefore, when the target plate is hit by a golf ball, the percentage numbers, combined to yield a total score from successive target hits. A calculated score is generated.

Finally, in FIGS. 8 and 9, golf game 200 is shown on each side of belt 206. It comprises a tubular metal frame 202 with vertical posts 204 in the plane. The direct posts are connected as a pair to the horizontal member 208, and are connected by the horizontal member 21G. Connected along the side of the belt. Although the net 212 covers the frame, , which can also be suspended from and inside the frame.

The belt has a striking area at one end 9.0 m from the target area 216 at the other end. It is marked 214. Target areas include golf holes and specific targets. It has a backdrop 218 depicting a target 220, and when the ball collides with it, an accurate simulation is created. View shots.

The target 220 is a large circular target plate 222 made of polypropylene. and behind it an acoustic transducer 224 (FIG. 9) and a small circular polypropylene A plate 226 is provided in the center of said large plate 222, and then a buffer piece is provided. Mim'd by 228.

Two transducers 224 and 230 are provided to either target plate. Detecting contact with the golf ball, a signal is transmitted to the scoreboard 232, Which target plate the score collided with, e.g. a large target plate. About 10. 30 for a small target plate, etc. do. An electronic circuit such as that shown in FIG. 7 is used for the above purpose.

The advantages of the invention can be summarized as follows.

1. According to the invention, the device is preferably installed indoors, and is installed in a golf swing. golf practice, especially for the purpose of hitting the golf ball accurately throughout the year. Due to the bad weather, the golf course is closed to special table Hei 4-506755 (5'3 This makes it possible to practice even during the six months of winter, when it is almost impossible to practice outdoors due to the closed doors. Ru.

2. When performing a golf swing to practice the accuracy of hitting a golf ball, Players may use their regular clubs.

3. Thanks to the display part, players know which moment to focus on during practice. Can be learned.

4. The device according to the invention imitates outdoor conditions to a considerable extent, so that the golf swing During the winter of half a year, I learned how to play golf and improve the accuracy of hitting the golf ball. Help your fur maintain and develop their skills before the outdoor season begins. It will help you.

5. Due to the simple structure of the present invention, it can be used at a relatively low cost, which makes it easy to use for the first time. Patients and their families can use the device according to the invention at a reasonable cost.

6. This simple structure allows for easy and quick assembly/disassembly, thus making it easy to It can be temporarily assembled in a gymnasium, etc.

), the dimensions of the device may vary, for example in a hotel basement, garage or garden. Easily adjustable according to local conditions.

■ F Procedural amendment 1990? 7th of the month

Claims (17)

[Claims] 1. When hitting a golf ball, practice your golf swing, or aiming accuracy. golf games such as irons, woods and so-called hollow irons for A device used for hitting a ball with a club conceived within the range of A generally horizontally extending belt with one opposite short side of the belt a substantially vertically positioned target area; at least one striking area; and at least by hitting a golf ball with a screen element surrounding said belt. and a means for indicating that contact has been made with the target. device to learn. 2. The screen element is suspended in or on a frame structure, and the device is suspended in or on the frame structure. shielding along the long side of the belt and short sides adjacent to said target area; According to claim 1, the structure is formed so as to shield one side in a roof-like manner. Device. 3. The target area is such that the ball that collides with the target enters the hitting area. having a lower part formed such that the part falls downwardly toward the 3. A device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: 4. A groove is provided between the target area and the striking area, the groove extending approximately from the target area to the striking area. parallel to the target area and extending between the longitudinal sides of the belt, with the groove extending along the lower side of the belt; It is characterized by being adapted to catch the ball rolling from the ball to the hitting area. 4. The device according to claim 3. 5. The side edge of said groove facing away from the target area extends forward from said lower portion. The ball is formed so that the ball that rolls toward the current hitting area is directed toward the groove. 5. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that: 6. the groove decreases from one longitudinal side of the device to the other longitudinal side of the device; The device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: 7. one of said devices between at least said first groove and at least one striking area; Claims 4 to 6 further comprising a second groove extending along the side surface. The device described in any of the above. 8. the second groove extends from the short side of the device in the target area to the device; 8. A device according to claim 7, characterized in that it tapers towards the other short side of the . 9. a plurality of striking areas along the belt, which are connected to the first groove and the tar; a mutual spacing between the short side of the device on the opposite side facing away from the target area; 9. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the device is located at a 10. At least the belt or area inside the striking area is covered with a wear layer. 10. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: 11. The target area is approximately parallel to the belt in order to detect ball impact. Claims 1 to 10 characterized in that it comprises a nearly vertical target blade. Equipment in either section. 12. surrounded by a large single or segmented target plate The device according to claim 11, characterized in that it comprises a first target blade. Place. 13. one or more detecting contact of the ball with the target blade; further comprising a transducer for converting the sensing result into a signal for activating a touch display device. 13. The device according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that: 14. 14. The display device according to claim 13, wherein the display device is a scoreboard. Device. 15. a microphone in which the transducer is located behind the target blade; 15. The device according to claim 13 or 14. 16. characterized in that said target blade is made of a substantially rigid plastic material; 16. A device according to any one of claims 11 to 15, characterized in that: 17. Claim 1 characterized in that the plastic material is polypropylene. 6. The device according to 6.