JPH06304278A - Golf simulation machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a golf exercise machine which can easily be installed in any place having a certain broadness and permit the golf play exercise with the feeling in the actual ground play. CONSTITUTION:A tee mat 7 having a sensor 6 which is built in horizontally and measures the shot situation is installed in a foldable exercise space 5 which has a prescribed space 2 and is surrounded by a net 4 through which light passes, and a simulation machine body 8 performs the automatic diagnosis for the shot on the basis of the information supplied from the sensor 6 and the built-in program, and screen display is performed, and the hole of a golf field is displayed on the screen, the simulation golf can be amused under the bright sunlight.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a golf simulation machine capable of practicing a golf play such as a shot of a driver or an iron in a narrow place without being restricted by the weather or time of day.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional golf simulation machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a golf machine) for practicing golf play such as a shot of a driver or an iron is installed in a stationary practice space. In this stationary practice space, a base plate such as rectangular concrete is installed, a plurality of columns are erected on this base plate, upper and lower frames are passed over and fixed to these columns, and a frame that encloses a certain space is created. It is made by covering with a sheet or board. The golf machine has a curtain provided on the side wall of the practice space for receiving a shot golf ball, a projection unit for projecting an image of each hole of a golf course actually on this curtain, and a shot golf ball. A plurality of cameras for tracking and sensing, a computing unit for computing the track, flight distance and reaching position of the golf ball based on the information sensed by the cameras, and a command from the computing unit to reach the curtain to the reaching position. It is equipped with a tracer and the like that traces the tracks of golf balls.

According to this golf machine, when a player hits a real golf ball with his or her club, the golf ball itself is shot by a plurality of cameras, for example, three golf balls.
Track the golf ball from the direction with an ultra-sensitive infrared camera, etc., calculate the golf ball's track, flight distance and its arrival position with these, and tracer the golf ball's track and flight distance based on the command of the operation unit. The arrival position and the like are displayed on the curtain.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned golf machine, the golf ball shot by the player is tracked by three ultra-sensitive infrared cameras, etc., and the golf ball is based on the information obtained from them. It requires very expensive and sophisticated ultra-sensitive infrared camera, etc. because it calculates the track, flight distance, and arrival position of the robot. Moreover, since the practice space is a stationary type, the installation costs and time. Takes. Furthermore, since this golf machine displays the image from the projection section and the track from the tracer on the curtain, it is necessary to darken the practice space to some extent, and even in the daytime, golf under the sunlight pouring in It is something that cannot be played.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to easily install it anywhere without using a stationary practice space, and to use a plurality of expensive and sophisticated ultra-sensitive infrared cameras and the like. To provide a golf simulation machine that is capable of simulating the track, flight distance, and arrival position of a golf ball shot by a player under bright sunlight, and that allows you to feel like in a real round. Is an issue.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a golf simulation machine of the present invention has a net having a predetermined space and a light-transmissive net so that a shot golf ball is not exposed to the outside of the predetermined space. And a foldable practice space, a tea mat installed near the practice space and having a sensor for measuring at least the flight distance of the golf ball when the golf ball is shot, and the tee mat The simulation machine body, which obtains information from the sensors inside and automatically displays shots on the screen according to a program that has been input in advance, and also displays each hole of the golf course on the screen. The space consists of a frame that surrounds the specified space with an air tube, Wherein with securing the runt sheet to the air tube well become attached to Bodama net, also the simulation machine body, it is preferable to operate by introducing coins.

Further, it is preferable that the simulation machine main body is portable.

[0008]

According to the golf simulation machine having the above structure, the practice space is assembled and arranged at the installation location,
Complete the installation by placing the tee mat and the simulation machine main body close to each other in this practice space, put a golf ball on the tee mat, operate the simulation machine main body, and screen any hole of any golf course. When the right-handed or left-handed player shoots the golf ball at the club toward the target in the practice space, the sensor in the tee mat detects the shot contents such as the club head speed. Send that information to the simulation machine itself. The main body of the simulation machine analyzes the above information, calculates at least the flight distance and the arrival position of the golf ball, displays the golf ball in the hole on the screen, and automatically performs shot diagnosis, and displays the data on the screen. The player looks at it and uses it as a reference, and also makes a shot in the same manner as above to play golf.

Further, when the ground sheet of the practice space is spread to the place where it is desired to be installed and air is sent to the air tube which is a framework to set a predetermined pressure, the air tube becomes a framework which surrounds the predetermined space at the same time, and at the same time, the predetermined space is protected. The practice space is set up and surrounded by a ball net.

Further, when the coin of a predetermined amount such as coins or bills is put into the main body of the simulation machine, the main body of the simulation machine becomes in an operating state and a certain golf simulation can be performed. Furthermore, since the simulation machine itself is portable, both right-handed people and left-handed people can move the screen to a position that is easy for them to see.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a golf simulation machine of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a golf simulation machine. The golf simulation machine 1 has a predetermined space 2 and a light-transmitting ball-proof net (so as not to let a shot golf ball 3 out of the predetermined space 2). A practice space 5 that is surrounded by a net 4 and can be folded, and a sensor 6 that is installed near the practice space 5 and that measures at least the flight distance of the golf ball 3 when the golf ball 3 is shot. Tea mat 7 and sensor 6 in the tea mat 7
And a simulation machine main body 8 which displays information on each screen of the golf course and automatically displays shots on the screen based on a program input in advance.

As shown in FIG. 1, the practice space 5 has an air tube 11 fixed to a ground sheet 10 laid at the place of installation, the air tube 11 being a skeleton. A ball-proof net 4 having a mesh smaller than the diameter is hung. This practice space 5 is about 3m square and has a height of 1.8m-2.
It is about 4 m. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the air tube 11 includes an upper frame tube 12 and a lower frame tube 13, four column tubes 14 between these frame tubes 12 and 13, and further reinforcing frames 15 and 16. Are passed over the frame tubes 12, 13 and the four support tubes 14. When air is introduced from one or more air inlets (not shown) of the air tube 11 to bring the inside of the air tube 11 to a predetermined pressure, the air tube
11 is a skeleton surrounding the predetermined space 2 as shown in FIG.
Since the ball tube net 4 is hung on the air tube 11 except for the opening side surface 17, the predetermined space 2 is simultaneously surrounded by the ball ball net 4. Since this ball-proof net 4 has a mesh, it naturally allows light to pass through. When the practice space 5 is installed outdoors, the sunlight during the day falls directly, making you feel like you are playing golf outdoors. Can be

A net 19 having a shot target 18 is suspended from the innermost side of the practice space 5. The tea mat 7 has an opening side surface 17 of the practice space 5.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sensor 6 is installed in the vicinity of the sensor mat 20 in the horizontal direction, that is, the sensor 6 is 9
A flat sensor group 21 arranged side by side and a flat sensor group 22 arranged side by side three are provided, and the putter mat 23, the stance mat 24, and the sensor mat 20 are laid on the sensor mat 20 and shot. It consists of a shot mat 25 that can be attached and detached with Velcro so that it can be easily replaced while being prevented from wear. The tea mat 7 can accurately analyze the shot by the flat sensor groups 21 and 22 provided in the sensor mat 20. That is, since the tee mat 7 can detect the head condition such as the head speed of the club 26 hitting the golf ball 3 and the initial speed of the golf ball 3 without requiring a vertical sensor, the right-handed player 27 Also for left-handed players, the sensor mat 20
It is possible to detect the shot content by the plane sensor groups 21 and 22 and to extract the information. Therefore, both left and right shots are possible in combination with the fact that the simulation machine body 8 described later is portable.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the simulation machine body 8 has a pole on a pedestal 30 with casters 29.
31 is set up, and a high-brightness TV monitor 32 is installed on this pole 31 so that the screen can be clearly seen even under bright sunlight, and an operation board 33 and a speaker 34 are provided above the pole 31. Is attached. Pedestal 30
A power switch, an arithmetic unit, and various terminals are housed inside. A coin slot 35 is provided in the center of the pole 31, and the course start button 3 is provided on the operation board 33.
6, flight distance confirmation button 37 etc. are provided.

Next, a method of using the golf simulation machine 1 having the above structure will be described. First, the installation place of the golf simulation machine 1 is selected. This selection criterion is 3-4m square plane and height 2-3m, 100
It may be indoors or outdoors as long as the V power source can be secured. When the installation place is determined, the golf simulation machine 1 of one set is carried there. Next, the ground sheet 10 of the practice space 5 is spread over the installation location, and air is forced into the air tube 11 by an air pump or the like to a predetermined pressure. Air tube 11 with a predetermined pressure
Is a framework that encloses the prescribed space 2, and at the same time encloses the prescribed space 2 with a ball-proof net 4, and when the installation location is outdoors it is fixed so as not to fly by the wind, etc. finish. Therefore, the net 19 having the shot target 18 hangs on the innermost side of the practice space 5.

Next, the sensor mat 20 of the tea mat 7,
The stance mat 24 and the part mat 23 are arranged as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, and the shot mat 25 is further laid on the sensor mat 20 as shown in FIG. After that, the simulation machine main body 8 is electrically connected to the power supply prepared at the installation location, and the power switch of this is turned on to start up. Next, the conditions of the sensor groups 21 and 22 of the sensor mat 20 are checked and adjusted by the automatic diagnosis device built in the simulation machine body 8, and the installation of the golf simulation machine 1 is completed.

Next, when playing golf with this golf simulation machine 1, first, coins of the number of players 27 are inserted from the coin insertion slot 35. When the simulation machine body 8 is moved to a position where the player 27 can easily operate it, and the course start button 36 on the operation board 33 is turned on, the hole of the golf course that has been input in advance is displayed on the high-brightness TV monitor 32. . The player 27 places the real golf ball 3 on the shot mat 25 and shoots it at his favorite club 26. The shot golf ball 3 is sensed by the flat sensor groups 21 and 22 of the sensor mat 20, and the information is analyzed by a calculation unit in the simulation machine body 8 to calculate at least the flight distance. In addition, the track and the arrival position are calculated, the course screen on the high brightness TV monitor 32 moves forward, and the flight distance and the arrival position of the golf ball 3 are displayed. At this time, depending on the arrival position of the golf ball 3, for example, a fairway, an OB, a bunker, a water hazard, etc. are reproduced by sound and a screen. When the golf ball 3 is successfully turned on on the green after repeating the above shots once or more, the green screen is displayed on the high-brightness TV monitor 32, and the player 27 puts a putter at the hole. Play ends when you enter the hole. In addition, high brightness TV monitor
The course layout can be displayed on 32, you can check the strategy before entering the play, and the function that can automatically calculate the score of each player is also built in, and for each shot, It also has a function of displaying the track and flight distance of the golf ball 3 on the screen.

[0018]

As described above in detail, according to the golf simulation machine of the present invention, the practice space is assembled and arranged at the installation place, and the tee mat and the simulation machine main body are provided close to the practice space. By doing so, we finished setting up, placed a golf ball on the tee mat, operated the simulation machine body,
Any hole in any golf course is projected on the screen, and when either the right-handed player or the left-handed player hits the golf ball at the club toward the target in the practice space, the sensor in the tee mat will detect the club. It senses the head speed, etc., and sends that information to the simulation machine body. The main body of the simulation machine analyzes the above information, calculates at least the flight distance and the arrival position of the golf ball, displays the golf ball in the hole on the screen, and automatically performs shot diagnosis, and displays the data on the screen. The player looks at it, uses it as a reference, and makes shots in the same manner as above to enjoy golf play. Therefore, since the practice space is foldable,
It is easy to carry, does not need to be stationary, can be installed outdoors or indoors, and the installation cost is extremely low. Since the image is not projected on the curtain and the net is transparent, it is possible to simulate the track, flight distance and arrival position of the golf ball shot by the player on a sunny day under the sunlight. It is possible and you can enjoy golf play close to the actual battle. You do not have to detect the shot situation of a golf ball by using multiple expensive and sophisticated ultra-sensitive infrared cameras, etc., so the structure is simple, adjustment is easy, and it is low in cost. You can
Since the sensor is not installed vertically, right-handed people
Even left-handed people can enjoy playing golf freely with a sense of play.

Further, when the ground sheet of the practice space is spread to the place where it is desired to be installed and air is supplied to the air tube which is a framework to a predetermined pressure, the air tube becomes a framework which surrounds the predetermined space by itself, and at the same time, the predetermined space is protected. The practice space is set up and surrounded by a ball net.
Therefore, setting up a practice space is extremely easy.

Further, when the coin of a predetermined amount such as coins or bills is inserted into the main body of the simulation machine, the simulation machine main body is put into an operating state and a certain golf simulation can be performed. Therefore, the player feels as if he / she were playing a real-world golf game, as if playing at a game center.

Further, since the main body of the simulation machine is portable, it is easy to set up, and by moving both right-handed people and left-handed people, the screen can be changed to a position that is easy for them to see.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a golf simulation machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a practice space that constitutes the present invention.

[Fig. 3] Side view of the practice space.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of a tea mat that constitutes the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a simulation machine body that constitutes the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the simulation machine body.

[Explanation of symbols] 1 golf simulation machine 2 prescribed space 3 golf ball 4 ball-proof net (net etc.) 5 practice space 6 sensor 7 tea mat 8 simulation machine body 10 grand seat 11 air tube 29 caster 35 coin slot

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A practice space that has a predetermined space and is surrounded by a light-transmissive net or the like so as to prevent a shot golf ball from being exposed to the outside of the predetermined space, and a practice space that is close to the practice space. Based on a tee mat that horizontally installs a sensor for measuring at least the flight distance of the golf ball when the golf ball is shot with the tee mat installed, and information obtained from the sensor in the tee mat A golf simulation machine comprising: a main body of a simulation machine for automatically diagnosing shots and displaying the images on the screen of each hole of a golf course. 2. The golf club according to claim 1, wherein the practice space comprises a frame that surrounds a predetermined space with an air tube, a grant sheet is fixed to the air tube, and a ball-proof net is attached to the air tube. Simulation machine. 3. The golf simulation machine according to claim 1, wherein the simulation machine main body operates by inserting money. 4. The golf simulation machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the simulation machine body is portable.