JPS62183777A - Golf swing exercise machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] <Industrial Application Field> The present invention allows a golf practitioner to easily check the rhythm and tempo of his or her own golf swing as time measurement values, and to easily determine whether the golf swing form is good or bad. Regarding the golf swing training machine that can be confirmed.

<Problems to be solved by the invention> In conventional golf swing practice, the practitioner cannot directly perform his or her own swing, so the rhythm of the swing,
It was difficult to judge whether the tempo and form were appropriate. The present invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and measures the bank swing time, top swing time, down swing time, impact swing time, and total swing time in a golf swing, and displays the measured time values on the display unit. You can check the rhythm and tempo of the golf swing, and at the same time check the position of the swing form in the top swing state and impact swing state, and check the difference in the case of a normal swing form and an error swing form that deviates from the normal swing form. To provide a golf swing training machine which can immediately check whether the swing form is good or bad by generating a notification sound and can check it again by displaying the name of an error swing state on a display part.

Means for Solving the Problems> The golf swing training machine of the present invention is configured by a combination of one transmitting/receiving device and one or two relay devices. The relay device consists of a receiver that receives signals from the transmitter/receiver, a signal converter that converts the received signal, and a transmitter that sends the signal back. a data processing section that analyzes the swing time and swing position, a storage section that stores the data content, a display section that displays the stored content, a notification section that generates notification sound, and input and output. It is characterized by being composed of a key operation section for instructing operations.

Effects> The transmitting/receiving device and the relay device have the directivity directions of the transmitting/receiving unit of the transmitting/receiving device and the relay device matching in the address state, top swing state, and impact swing state of the golf swing, and on the other hand, in the backswing state and the downswing state. In this state, the transmitter/receiver is attached in a predetermined position in a predetermined attitude so that the directivity directions of the transmitter/receiver and the transmitter/receiver section of the relay device do not match. The location where the transmitting/receiving device and the relay device are installed varies depending on the implementation. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a transmitting/receiving device 1 is attached to the tip of a clip of a golf club, one relay device 2 is attached to clothing or a belt near the navel of the human body, and the other (flit relay device 3 In the case of a right-handed person, the transmitting/receiving device 4 is attached to clothing close to the right shoulder of the human body.In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. ,1
The relay device 5 is installed on the ground near the hitting point. In the third embodiment, contrary to the second embodiment, the transmitting/receiving device is attached to the ground near the hitting point, and the relay device is attached to the wrist of the human body.

In this way, the installed transmitting/receiving device and relay device cooperate to detect the golf swing form position and measure the golf swing time, and the data is displayed on the display.
A notification sound is generated from the notification unit.

<Example> Hereinafter, an example of the present invention in which the practitioner is right-handed will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an external perspective view (figure a) and a vertical cross-sectional view (figure b) of a transmitting/receiving device 1 in a first embodiment.

The transmitting/receiving device 1 is housed in a flat circular case 10,
There is a display section 1) on the top surface. Key operation section 12 and transmitting section 13A
and a receiving section 14A are arranged adjacent to each other, and another set of a transmitting section 13B and a receiving section 14B is arranged adjacent to each other on the side surface of the case. A mounting portion 19 made of an elastic body is provided at the bottom of the case 10 to be mounted to the tip of a grip of a golf club. Inside the case, there is a data processing section 15. Battery 16. and a notification section 17 are built in. The electrical configuration of each part will be described later.

FIG. 2 shows an external perspective view (figure a) and a vertical cross-sectional view (figure b) of the relay device 2 used in cooperation with the transmitting/receiving device 1 shown in FIG. 1.

This relay device 2 is installed near the navel of the human body, and is housed in a flat circular case 20, with a transmitting section 23A and a receiving section 24A disposed adjacent to each other on the top surface, and a pair of pants on the bottom surface. A fixing pin 29 is provided for attaching to the edge of the case or a belt, and a signal converter 28 is installed inside the case.
and a battery 26 are housed. The transmitting unit 23A and the receiving unit 24A of this relay device are connected to the transmitting/receiving device l in the address state and the impact swing state of the golf swing.
It communicates with the transmitting/receiving sections 13A and 14A on the top of the case.

FIG. 3 shows an external perspective view (figure a) and a vertical cross-sectional view (figure b) of the relay device 3 used in cooperation with the transmitting/receiving device 1 shown in FIG. 1.

This relay device 3 is attached to clothing on the right shoulder of the human body, and is housed in a flat circular case 30, with a transmitter 33 and a receiver 34 disposed adjacent to each other on the side, and a bottom. A fixing pin 39 is provided for attachment to clothing, and a signal converter 38 and a battery 36 are built in the case.

The transmitting section 33 and receiving section 34 of this relay device communicate with the transmitting/receiving sections 13B and 14B on the side surface of the case of the transmitting/receiving device 1 during the top swing state of the golf swing. The electrical configuration of the relay device will be described later.

FIG. 4 shows how this embodiment is used.

FIG. 4(a) shows the positional relationship between the transmitting/receiving device 1 and the relay device 2 in the address state and impact swing state of the golf swing. In this state, the directivity directions of the transmitting/receiving sections of the transmitting/receiving device 1 and the relay device 2 overlap. FIG. 4+b1 shows the positional relationship between the transmitting/receiving device 1 and the relay device 3 in the top swing state of the golf swing. In this state, the directivity directions of the transmitting/receiving units of the transmitting/receiving device 1 and the relay device 3 overlap.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the receivable area and unreceivable area of the transmitting/receiving device 1 when performing a golf swing using the product of the present invention. Address status ■.

The top swing state ■ and the impact swing state ■ are the receivable areas of the transmitting/receiving device l, and the back swing state ■, down swing state ■, and follow-through state ■
and overswing state (2) are areas in which the transmitter/receiver cannot receive signals.

FIG. 6 shows an external perspective view (figure a) and a cross-sectional view (figure b) of the transmitter-receiver 4 in the second embodiment. The transmitter-receiver 4 is housed in a flat wristwatch-shaped case 40. Transmitting/receiving sections are installed at two locations on the side surfaces at an interval of about 135 degrees.The transmitting section 13D and the receiving section 14D perform transmission and reception in the address state and the impact swing state of the golf swing, and the transmitting section 13E and the receiving section 14E Transmission and reception are carried out in the l-twist swing state of the golf swing.A display unit 1) and a key operation unit 12 are provided on the top surface of the case of the transmitting/receiving device 4.Inside the case of the transmitting/receiving device 4, there is a data processing unit. 15. Battery 16 and notification section 17
is built-in. A band 18 for wearing on the wrist is provided on both sides of the case of the transmitting/receiving device 4.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view (figure a) and a cross-sectional view (figure b) of the relay device 5 used in cooperation with the transmitting/receiving device 4 shown in FIG.
It shows.

This relay device 5 is provided with a mounting part 21 for use by being attached to one side of a golf practice cloak, and a transmitting part 23D and a receiving part 24D are arranged adjacent to each other on the upper surface of the case 50. A signal converter 28 and a battery 26 are built into the case.

FIG. 8 shows how this embodiment is used.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), in the case of a right-handed person, the transmitting/receiving device 4 is used by being attached to the wrist on the palm side of the left hand.

By attaching it in this way, the transmitting/receiving sections 13D, 14.0 face the direction of the ground relay device in the address state, and the transmitting/receiving section 13E faces in the top swing state.
, 14E will face the direction of the terrestrial repeater. Figure 8 ib1 shows the positional relationship between the transmitting/receiving device 4 and the relay device 5 in the address state and the impact swing state. A relationship diagram is shown.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the receivable area and unreceivable area of the transmitting/receiving device when making a golf swing using this embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the transmitting/receiving device 6 in the third embodiment. This transmitting/receiving device 6 is attached with a mounting part 22 for use by pasting it on one side of a golf practice mat, and has a transmitting part 13C2 a receiving part 14 on the top surface of the case 60.
C1 display section 1). Key operation unit 12. and a notification section 17, and a data processing section, battery, etc. (not shown) are built inside.

FIG. 1) is a perspective view showing a relay device 7 used in cooperation with the transmitting/receiving device 6 shown in FIG. In the case of a right-handed person, this relay device 7 is used by being attached to the left wrist in the same manner as shown in FIG. 8 (FIG. 81).
It is housed in a flat wristwatch-shaped case 70, and two sets of transmitting/receiving sections 23B are arranged on the sides of the case at an angle of about 135 degrees to each other.

24B, 23C and 24C are provided.

These devices 6, 7 are used with the transmitting/receiving device 4 and the relay device 5 shown in FIG. 8 installed in different locations.

FIG. 12 shows an embodiment of the key operation section 12. This consists of a slide switch that sets four types of modes. The time setting mode 41 is a mode for setting the hour and minute of the clock. In the time display mode 42, the time is displayed and the transmitter stops transmitting to prevent battery consumption. The memory mode 43 includes golf swing measurement time, number of swings,
Displays data stored in the storage unit, such as the number of error swings. The practice mode 44 is used to measure the golf swing clock and check the golf swing form, which are the main purposes of the present invention.

FIG. 13 shows a front view of the display section 1). The display body is composed of a liquid crystal display element. The display section 1) has a time display area 51. Swing count display area 52. Swing measurement time display area 53. Swing state name display area 54. Error swing state name display area 55. It is composed of a memory readout display area 56 and a swing time maximum value, average value, and minimum value display area 57. The time display area 51 displays the time regardless of the position of the mode slide switch 12. The swing state name display area 54 displays the swing state name in symbols. B is the bank swing, T is the top swing, and D is the down swing.

■ indicates impact swing. The error swing state name display area 55 displays the name of the state in which the error has occurred using a symbol. T is top swing error.

D indicates an overswing error, ■ indicates an impact swing error, and ER indicates an error swing. In the maximum value, average value, and minimum value display area 57 of the swing time, A indicates the maximum value, ■ indicates the average value, and r indicates the measurement time of the minimum value.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram of the transmitting/receiving device. Below, move the slide switch of the key operation section 12 to the practice mode 44.
Let's talk about the case where it is set to . Data processing section 15
has a clock circuit and constantly counts the time. The data processing section 15 first checks the setting mode of the key operation section 12, and if the slide switch is set to the practice mode 44, checks the signal of the practice mode. Next, the data processing section 15 transmits the transmission signal to the transmitting section 13. The transmitter 13 is composed of a light emitting element, converts the signal transmitted from the data processor 15 into an optical signal, and transmits the optical signal. The receiving section 14 includes a light receiving element and an amplifying section, converts and amplifies the received optical signal into an electrical signal, and transmits the electrical signal to the data processing section 15 .

Furthermore, the data processing section 15 compares the signal transmitted to the transmitting section 13 and the signal received from the receiving section 14 to confirm whether they are the same signals. If it is confirmed that the signals are the same, the data processing section 15 counts up the time measurement counter. The data processing unit 15 measures the receivable time by counting the number of consecutive receptions by the receiving unit 14. Conversely, the data processing unit 15 measures the unreceivable time by counting the number of consecutive unreceivable times in the receiving unit 14 . The time counted by the data processing unit 15 for each golf swing is stored in the storage unit 650 primary storage unit. The data processing section 15 initially sets a predetermined count time, generates an error signal when the predetermined count time is exceeded, and stores the name of the state in which the error has occurred in the storage section 650 primary storage section.

The program control section of the data processing section 15 executes the program in accordance with the golf swing order, and when the count of impact swings is finished, the calculation section of the data processing section 15 calculates the total swing time or the average swing time. Next, the swing number counter is counted up and the contents of the primary storage section of the storage section 65 are transferred to the secondary storage section. The display section 1) displays the last swing data stored in the secondary storage section of the storage section 65. Further, the data processing unit 15 determines that the swing is normal when the receiving time from the receiving unit 14 and the unreceivable time are within a predetermined time and the type of the received signal is a signal according to the order of the program. ,Conversely, when the predetermined time is exceeded, or when a,signal that is different from the program order is received, it is,determined as an error swing.
The notification section 17 generates notification sound. In addition, in the case of a transmitting/receiving device having two sets of the transmitting section 13 and the receiving section i4, the signals transmitted from the two transmitting sections are transmitted at different timings, and the two receiving sections have different timings. Receive at the right timing and distinguish between received signals.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram of the relay device.

The receiving section 24 is composed of a light receiving element and an amplifier circuit, converts and amplifies the optical signal into an electrical signal, and transmits the electrical signal to the signal converting section 28 . The signal converter 28 is constituted by a signal converter circuit such as a delay circuit, converts the received signal by a certain time delay, etc., and transmits the converted signal to the transmitter 23 . The transmitter 23 is constituted by a light emitting element, converts an electrical signal into an optical signal, and transmits the optical signal. Note that when two relay devices are installed, or when one relay device is provided with two sets of transmitter/receiver sections, multiple Distinguish between transmitter and receiver.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the program in practice mode 44. A program control section built into the data processing section 15 executes the program for the practice mode 44.

At step 801, it is confirmed that the key operation unit 12 is set to the practice mode 44. In the next step 802, the previous swing measurement times are sequentially displayed. First, the bank swing measurement time is displayed, and the process moves to the next step 803. At step 803, reception of the S signal from the relay device is confirmed. If the S signal cannot be received from the relay device, the process returns to step 802, displays the next measurement time, that is, the top swing measurement time, and proceeds to step 803. Steps 801 and 803 are repeatedly executed until a signal is received from the relay device, and the display of the measurement time and the confirmation of reception of the S signal from the relay device are repeated. Once the golf swing address state is set, the next step 804 is repeatedly executed. Next, when entering the hack swing, steps 805 and 810 are repeated to measure the bank swing time. Next, when the top swing state is entered, a top swing normal notification sound is generated in step 81). Steps 812 and 813 are repeatedly executed to measure the top swing time. Next, when moving to the downswing, steps 814 and 819 are repeatedly executed to measure the downswing time. Next, when moving to the impact swing, steps 820 and 821 are repeatedly executed to measure the impact swing time. Next, the process moves to step 822, where an impact swing normal notification sound is generated. Next, in step 823, various calculations related to the swing measurement time are performed, and in the final step 824, the swing circuit is counted and amplified, and the data stored in the primary storage section is transferred to the and returns to the first step 801. Note that if the backswing time exceeds the predetermined time, step 80
At step 8, it is detected that the time has exceeded, and at step 809, a top swing position error sound is generated, the swing measurement is stopped, and the process moves to the final step 824. Similarly, if the downswing time exceeds a predetermined time, the time exceedance is detected in step 815, an impact swing position error sound is generated in the next step 816, swing time measurement is stopped, and the process moves to the final step 824. On the other hand, during bank swing measurement, when an S signal, which is an address state signal, is received from the relay device in step 806, step 807
, generate Wasoglu error and first step 80
Return to 1. Similarly, during the downswing, step 8
When the T signal, which is a top swing state signal, is received from the relay device at step 17, an overswing error sound is generated at step 818, swing time measurement is stopped, and the process moves to the final step 824.

Note that steps 803, 804, 810, 813°81
By changing the transmission frequency in 9.821, battery consumption can be prevented.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the program in modes other than practice mode 44. The program control section built into the data processing section 15 executes the program according to the set mode. When the slide switch of the key operation unit 12 is set to the time setting mode 41, step 851
The time setting mode 41 is confirmed at l'i1. Next, in step 852, while receiving the S signal, which is an address state signal, from the relay device, in the next step 853,
Count up the time and temporarily set a predetermined time.

Similarly, while receiving the T signal, which is a top swing state signal, from the interruption device, the minute portion is counted up in step 855, and a predetermined minute is temporarily set. Next, when the slide switch is moved to time display mode 42, a predetermined hour and minute are set in step 857. Next, the slide switch is set to the storage mode 43, and the relay device and the transmitting/receiving device are placed in an address state for receiving the S signal. Steps 861 to 865 are executed to sequentially display the stored data. When the S signal is subsequently received without moving the slide switch to another mode, steps 866 to 869 are executed to display the stored data again, and the stored data is erased in the final step 869. Next, when the slide switch of the key operation section 12 is set to the time display mode 42, steps 871 and 872 are executed, only the time is displayed, and transmission from the transmitting section 13 is stopped, thereby suppressing battery consumption.

<Effects> As is clear from the above explanation, if the golf swing training machine of the present invention is used, the swing time can be segmented and
By displaying the backswing time, top swing time, downswing time, impact swing time, and total swing time on the display section, the rhythm and tempo of the swing can be known as time measurement values.

Further, if the golf swing form is correct, a normal notification sound is generated at the normal position, so a good swing form can be learned by simply swinging so that the normal notification sound is generated. On the other hand, when the golf swing form deviates from the correct form,
It generates an error sound and displays the error status name on the display, so you can know the position where the swing form has collapsed. Furthermore, by performing a memory content read operation, the stored data such as the swing measurement time and the number of swings from the first time to the last time, the name of the error occurrence state, and the number of error swings stored in the memory section are sequentially displayed on the display section. It is possible to know the variations in the rhythm and tempo of the golf swing, as well as the number of times the swing form collapses. In addition, the transmitting/receiving device and the relay device can be easily manufactured to be ultra-compact, so they can be easily attached to the wrist, the grip of a golf club, clothing on the body, or a golf practice mat, and can be easily carried. Therefore, it can be easily used in any place, such as practicing swings at home, practicing hitting at a golf driving range, or checking swings during a practice round at a golf course.

Furthermore, when the relay device is not receiving a signal, almost no current flows, so the battery consumption is extremely low, and the transmitting/receiving device reduces the number of transmissions except during swing, so the battery is conserved. It has low consumption and can be used for a long time with batteries.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a transmitting/receiving device in an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 (FIG. 81 is a perspective view thereof,
The figure is a sectional view thereof. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a relay device used in cooperation with the transmitting/receiving device of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2(a) is a perspective view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a relay device used in cooperation with the transmitting/receiving device of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 (FIG. 81 is a perspective view thereof, and FIG. Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the use of the above embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the operation in the usage state shown in Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the above embodiment of the present invention. 6 (FIG. 81 is a perspective view thereof, and FIG. 6 (FIG. 81 is a sectional view thereof. FIG. 7 is a relay used in cooperation with the transmitting/receiving device of FIG. 6. FIG. 7 (81) is a diagram showing the apparatus.
The figure is a perspective view, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view thereof. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the use of the other embodiment described above. FIG. 9 is an explanation of the operation in the usage state shown in FIG. 8. 10 is a perspective view showing a transmitting/receiving device in still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1) is a perspective view showing a relay device used in cooperation with the transmitting/receiving device in FIG. 10. It is. FIG. 12 is a front view showing an embodiment of the key operation section 12 of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a front view showing an embodiment of the display unit 1) of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a block diagram of the transmitting/receiving device of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a block diagram of the relay device of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the program in practice mode. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the program in modes other than the practice mode. 1.4.6 -- Transmitting/receiving device 2.3.5.7 --- Relay device 10.40.60 -- Transmitting/receiving device case 20.30
,50.70--Relay device case 1)--Display section 12--Key operation section 13, 13A, 13B, 13G, 13D
, 13E... Transmitting section 14.14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E of the transmitting/receiving device - Receiving section 23.23A, 23B, 23C, 23D, 33 of the transmitting/receiving device - Transmitting section 24.24A of the interrupting device, 24B, 24C, 24D, 34--Receiving section 15 of interruption device--Data processing section 16.26.36--Battery 17--Notification section 28.38--Signal conversion section 18...Band 19, 21. 22- Mounting part 29. 39 - Stop pin ■ - Address state ■ - Backswing state ■ - Top swing state ■ - Downswing state ■ - Impact swing state ■ - Flow-through state ■ - Overswing Status 41 - Time setting mode 42 - Time display mode 43 - Memory mode 44 - Practice mode 51 - Time display area 52 - Number of swing display area 53 - Swing measurement time display area 54 - Swing state name Display area 55 --- Error swing state name display area 56 ---
Surface water area 57 during memory readout - Maximum value, average value, and minimum value display area of swing measurement time

Claims (7)

[Claims] (1) The relay device is composed of a transmitting/receiving device and a relay device that are housed in separate cases, and the relay device includes a receiving section that receives a signal from the transmitting/receiving device, a signal converting section that converts the received signal, and a transmitter that sends back the signal. The transmitting/receiving device includes a transmitting unit that transmits a signal to the relay device, a receiving unit that receives the signal again, a data processing unit that analyzes swing time and swing position, and a storage unit that stores data contents. The transmitting/receiving device and the relay device are each powered by a battery, and the transmitting and receiving device and the relay device are each powered by a battery. A golf swing practice machine. (2) Golf swing practice according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting/receiving device and the relay device are installed in a part that moves with the golf swing and a part that is fixed regardless of the golf swing. Machine. (3) The golf swing training machine according to claim 1, wherein the display section displays the time at all times. (4) The golf swing training machine according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting section is constituted by an infrared light emitting element, and the receiving section is constituted by an infrared light receiving element. (5) The golf swing practice according to claim 1, wherein the key operation section is constituted by a slide switch for setting a practice mode, a memory mode, a time display mode, and a time setting mode. Machine. (6) The transmitting/receiving device starts reading out the stored contents by receiving a signal from the relay device when the slide switch of the key operation section is set to the storage mode. A golf swing training machine according to scope 1 or 5. (7) The transmitting/receiving device sets the hour and minute by receiving a signal from a relay device when the slide switch of the key transmitting section is set to a time setting mode. A golf swing training machine according to item 1 or 5.