KR100470703B1 - Simulation System for Golf Practice - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a golf simulation system, wherein, when the golf simulation system is configured, the golf ball setting plate is automatically adjusted to the same height / tilt angle as the stop point of the hit golf ball, so that the golfer may have various tilt angles as in a real stadium. It is an object of the present invention to provide a golf simulation system configured to practice golf in terrain conditions.

The present invention, the setting plate 12 for placing a golf ball in the hitting zone (1a) is installed, the setting plate adjusting means 14 is installed below the setting plate 12; The control unit 60 calculates a moving distance and a stop point by the flight trajectory of the golf ball detected by the flight trajectory detecting unit 20 and proceeds three-dimensionally according to the moving distance from the hitting point to the stopping point. A signal is inputted to the projector 70 to be displayed on the image screen 80, and the setting plate adjusting means 14 is controlled according to the height and inclination angle of the stopping point so that the setting plate 12 is connected to the stopping point. It is characterized in that it is configured to have a function to automatically adjust to the same height and inclination angle.

Description

Simulation System for Golf Practice

The present invention relates to a golf simulation system, and more particularly, when the golf simulation system is configured, the golf ball setting plate is configured to automatically adjust to the same height / tilt angle as the stop point of the hit golf ball, so that the golfer can be used at the actual stadium. As described above, the golf can be practiced at various inclination angles and terrain conditions, and the golf simulation system is configured to determine the win or loss according to the true golfing ability as in a real stadium during a golf game by a plurality of golfers.

Recently, as golf is popularized, many people are looking for a golf course, and beginners or those who do not have time to use the golf practice range frequently. Accordingly, a golf simulation system has been developed and configured to be used for golf games as if golf is enjoyed in a real golf course.

Such a golf simulation system is introduced to a number of domestic patent publication No. 2001-16043, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-215363, US Patent No. 5486001, etc., generally hitting the golf ball and the hitting zone, and hitting According to the flight trajectory detection means for detecting the flight trajectory, such as the direction and speed of the golf ball, an image screen displaying a three-dimensional image of the golf course output by the projector, and the flight trajectory detected by the flight trajectory detection means And a control unit for outputting a 3D dynamic virtual screen (image) observed toward the target point at the position of the golf ball on the image screen.

That is, when the golfer hits the golf ball in the hitting zone, the flight trajectory of the hit golf ball is detected by the flight trajectory detecting means and then input to the controller. The controller, which has received the detected flight trajectory data, calculates the flight distance and the stop point of the golf ball, and inputs the three-dimensional image signal proceeding along the flight path to the projector, thereby providing the flight path. The three-dimensional image of the golf course to be followed is displayed on the image screen, thereby allowing the golfer to practice golf with a visual sense such as playing a golf game on a real golf course.

However, in the conventional golf simulation system, since the golf ball hitting area is configured to have a fixed height and inclination angle, only a uniform hitting practice is possible, and detailed hitting exercises for various inclination angles and terrain on the actual golf stadium are performed. It was not possible, and accordingly, not only was it difficult to provide sufficient and satisfactory golf practice conditions, but it was also difficult for a large number of golfers to compete in true golf skills.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, in the golf simulation system in which the golf course is displayed as a three-dimensional image, the golf ball setting plate is installed in the hitting area and the angle of inclination When the golf ball placed on the setting plate is hit, the flight trajectory of the hit golf ball is detected to calculate the moving distance and the stop point, and the height / tilt angle of the setting plate is the same as the height / tilt angle of the stop point. The automatic adjustment allows the golfer to practice golf at various inclination angles and terrain conditions as in a real stadium, and to determine whether the game is decided by true golfing skills as in a real stadium when playing golf by multiple golfers. The main purpose is to provide a golf simulation system.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention, the flight trajectory detection means for detecting the flight trajectory of the golf ball hit in the hitting area provided on one side of the golf practice range, the video screen installed to face the hitting area, and the image screen A projector for projecting a three-dimensional image of a golf course, and a controller for outputting to the projector a dynamic virtualized surface observed toward a target point at a golf ball position according to the flight trajectory detected by the flight trajectory detecting means. A simulation system comprising: a setting plate for placing a golf ball in the hitting zone; Under the setting plate, the motor as a means for rotating the setting plate, a height adjustment actuator whose body portion is fixed to the upper end of the rotating shaft of the motor, the end of the rod is coupled to the center of the setting plate by a ball joint, and A setting plate adjusting means having a tilting actuator having a body portion fixedly coupled to one side of the height adjusting actuator and an end of the rod being hinged to one side of the lower surface of the setting plate; The control unit has a memory unit for storing a three-dimensional image of an actual golf course or a virtual golf course, calculates a moving distance and a stop point by the flight trajectory of the golf ball detected by the flight trajectory detecting means, and stops from the hitting point. The dynamic virtual screen at the golf ball position observed along the moving distance is input to the projector to be displayed on the image screen, and the position and the angle of inclination of the stop point using the position value for the golf ball reach point. By controlling the setting plate adjusting means according to the above, it is characterized in that the setting plate is configured to automatically adjust the height and inclination angle associated with the stop point.

In addition, the present invention, the turn button for adjusting the direction is installed in the striking area adjacent to the setting plate; The control unit controls an image signal input to the projector so that the 3D golf course image displayed on the image screen is converted into a new direction of golf ball according to the adjustment of the turn button. And controlling the setting plate adjusting means so that the stop point tilt angle in the displayed direction coincides with the tilt angle of the setting plate.

In addition, the present invention, the footrest for the golfer is provided in the adjacent portion spaced from the setting plate, the lower part of the footboard made of the same structure as the setting plate adjusting means, the footrest for adjusting the height and the inclination angle of the footrest An adjusting means is further installed; The control unit controls the setting plate adjusting means according to the height and inclination angle of the stop point, and adjusts the height / tilt angle of the step where the golfer's foot is actually placed upon hitting the golf ball located at the stop point. It characterized in that for controlling the scaffold adjustment means.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a golf simulation system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a golf simulation system according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the setting plate and the setting plate adjustment means of Figure 1, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 2 As shown, the golf simulation system according to the present invention, which is installed in the golf practice range, the setting plate 12, setting plate adjustment means 14, flight trajectory detection means 20, the control unit 60, It comprises a projector 70 and the image screen 80.

That is, in the golf practice range, the hitting zone 1a for hitting the golf ball is configured on one bottom surface 1, and the image screen 80 is vertically installed on the other side facing the hitting zone 1a. A projector 70 for projecting a three-dimensional image of a golf course onto the image screen 80 is installed to face the image screen 80 at a predetermined position.

The flight trajectory detecting means 20 is a means for detecting a flight trajectory of the golf ball hit by the hitting zone 1a, that is, a flying angle and a speed of the golf ball and inputting the same to the controller 60. Various techniques of may be applied.

For example, the flight trajectory detecting means 20, the plurality of light emitting sensors arranged to have a predetermined vertical and vertical space on the left wall of the golf driving range, and the golf to receive the light signal output from each of the light emitting sensors, respectively A signal for calculating the flight trajectory of the golf ball by using the same number of light receiving sensors arranged on the right wall of the practice field, and receiving or not receiving the optical signal from each light receiving sensor, and using the receiving time and the change time interval of the receiving. It may be configured to include a processing unit. In this configuration, according to the flying angle and the speed of the golf ball, by the flying golf ball, the optical signal reception by the particular light receiving sensors of each of the light receiving sensors is suspended at a specific time interval, as described above The flight angle and speed data of the golf ball can be calculated by the arrangement relationship between the light receiving sensors where the optical signal reception is stopped and the time interval when the optical signal reception is stopped.

The setting plate 12 is a plate on which the golf ball is raised so that the golfer hits the golf ball, and the setting plate 12 is positioned in a state where the lifting and lowering angles can be adjusted in the hitting zone 1a in the golf practice range. At the lower part, setting plate adjusting means 14 for adjusting the height and inclination angle of the setting plate 12 is installed. When the golf ball placed on the setting plate 12 is configured to strike toward the image screen 80, a mesh or the like is installed in the front of the image screen 80 or the fabric of the image screen 80 itself, such as cloth Of course, the member must be configured so as not to be damaged by the hit golf ball.

The setting plate adjusting means 14 is a means for selectively adjusting the height and the inclination angle of the setting plate 12, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 as an example. It is installed in the vertical lower portion, it may be configured to include a motor (14a), height adjustment actuator (14b) and tilt adjustment actuator (14c).

The motor 14a is a means for rotating the setting plate 12, and is installed below the setting plate 12 so that the rotation axis thereof faces upward.

The height adjusting actuator 14b is a configuration for adjusting the height of the setting plate 12, the body portion of which is fixed to the upper end of the rotation shaft of the motor 14a, wherein the end of the rod is the setting plate (12) By being coupled to the central portion by the ball joint, while raising and lowering the setting plate 12 as the height adjustment actuator (14b) is raised and lowered, and at the center of the center portion combined with the height adjustment actuator (14b). The inclination angle of the setting plate 12 is configured to be adjustable. As the height adjustment actuator 14b, not only a hydraulic actuator, a pneumatic actuator, an electronic actuator, but also a manual jack for raising and lowering a rod protruding upward may be used.

The inclination adjustment actuator 14c is a means for adjusting the inclination angle of the setting plate 12 around the ball joint coupling portion of the setting plate 12, the body portion of which is one side of the height adjustment actuator 14b. It is fixedly coupled to, the end of the rod is configured to be hinged to one side of the lower surface of the setting plate 12. At this time, the upper end coupling portion of the inclination adjustment actuator (14c) is, of course, to be installed at a position spaced apart from the center of the setting plate 12, the height adjustment actuator (14b) that serves as a central axis. In addition, although omitted in the drawings, the motor 14a, the height adjusting actuator 14b and the tilt adjusting actuator 14c are independently operated by a control signal input from the controller 60.

By such a configuration, when a control signal is input from the controller 60 to the height adjusting actuator 14b, the rod of the height adjusting actuator 14b moves up and down in accordance with the input control signal, and the setting plate ( Ascending and descending height of 12) is adjusted. When the control signal is input from the controller 60 to the inclination adjustment actuator 14c while the height of the setting plate 12 is adjusted in this manner, the inclination adjustment actuator 14c moves up and down accordingly. The hinge coupler of the setting plate 12 is raised and lowered, thereby adjusting the inclination angle of the setting plate 12. Subsequently, when a control signal is input from the controller 60 to the motor 14a, the motor 14a rotates. Accordingly, the height adjusting actuator 14b and the setting plate 12 rotate. As a result, the setting plate 12 is rotated in an inclined state so that the inclination direction of the setting plate 12 is adjusted.

By this series of operations, the control unit 60 is able to adjust the height and inclination angle and the inclination direction of the setting plate. In the above description, the control signal is sequentially input from the control unit 60 to the height adjustment actuator 14b, the inclination adjustment actuator 14c, and the motor 14a. Of course, the control unit 60 may be configured such that a control signal is simultaneously input to each of the devices 14a to 14c.

The controller 60 has a memory unit 30 that stores a three-dimensional image of an actual golf course or a virtual golf course, and targets the position at the position of the golf ball according to the flight trajectory detected by the flight trajectory detecting means 20. By outputting the dynamic virtual screen of the golf course observed toward the point to the projector 70, the three-dimensional golf course image is displayed on the image screen (80).

That is, the control unit 60 calculates the movement distance and the stop point of the golf ball as the flight trajectory of the golf ball detected by the flight trajectory detecting means 20, and calculates the movement distance from the hitting point to the stop point. Accordingly, the dynamic virtual screen of the golf course observed toward the target point at the position of the golf ball is input to the projector 70 to be displayed on the image screen 80. In addition, the control unit 60 controls the setting plate adjusting means 14 according to the height and the inclination angle of the stop point of the golf ball by using the position value for the golf ball reach point, so that the setting plate 12 is Automatically adjust to the same height and inclination angle as the stop point. Reference numeral 40 is a key input unit for initialization and operation control of the controller 60.

Referring to the operation of the golf simulation system having the configuration as described above is as follows.

First, when a golfer hits a golf ball placed on the setting plate 12, the hit golf ball is blown to the image screen 80 side. At this time, the flight trajectory detecting means 20 detects a flight trajectory including the speed and the flight direction of the hit golf ball, and inputs the detected flight trajectory to the controller 60.

As such, the control unit 60 that receives the flight trajectory of the golf ball calculates the flight distance and the stop point of the golf ball by the flight trajectory of the golf ball. That is, the controller 60 calculates a falling point in consideration of the flying speed and the flying angle of the golf ball, and calculates the distance that the golf ball rolls from the falling point in consideration of the golf ball acceleration force and frictional force at the falling point. After calculating, the calculated values are combined to calculate the flight distance and stop point of the golf ball. In this case, the flight distance means the distance from the hitting point of the golf ball to the stop point.

The controller 60, which has calculated the flight distance and the stop point as described above, inputs the golf course video signal which proceeds three-dimensionally along the moving distance from the hit point to the stop point to the projector 70, thereby hitting the hit point. The 3D image proceeding from the point to the stop point is displayed on the image screen 80.

Subsequently, the control unit 60 adjusts the setting plate adjusting means 14 according to the actual height and the inclination angle of the stop point, so that the setting plate 12 is equal to the height / tilt angle of the stop point. Adjust the tilt angle. Therefore, the golf ball placed for subsequent hitting is placed on the setting plate 12 adjusted to the same height / tilt angle as the stop point of the golf ball at the last hitting, so that the user has the same height and tilt angle as the actual golf course. Will be able to practice golf adjusted automatically. At this time, the height and the inclination angle of each point of the golf course displayed on the image screen 80 is stored in the memory unit as separate data, and the height and the inclination angle of the point corresponding to the stop point in the control unit 60 It may be configured to withdraw from the memory unit.

On the other hand, the turn button 50 for adjusting the direction is further installed in the adjacent hitting zone of the setting plate 12, the control unit 60, according to the adjustment of the turn button 50, the image screen 80 It may be configured to automatically adjust the angle of the three-dimensional golf course image displayed on the height / inclination of the setting plate 12. That is, when the turn button 50 is rotated left and right by a golfer, the control unit 60 detects this, and the display angle of the 3D golf course image displayed on the image screen 80 is rotated in the rotated direction. The 3D image signal is inputted to the projector 70 so as to be rotated, and at the same time, the controller 60 controls the height / tilt angle of the stop point in the direction displayed on the image screen 80 and the setting plate 12. The setting plate adjusting means 14 is adjusted to match the height / tilt angle.

In such a configuration, each golfer can select a desired angle and strike it in the direction according to the golfer's ability or taste or terrain conditions, thereby improving the identity of the same conditions as the actual golf course. When the configuration of the turn button is not provided as described above, it is preferable to configure a central portion of the image screen 80 in the direction in which most golfers hit the golf ball at each hitting point.

In the above, the case where only the setting plate 12 and the setting plate adjusting means 14 are provided in the hitting zone 1a has been described. In addition, the step 16 for the golfer in the vicinity of the setting plate 12 is described. ) Is provided, and even when the footrest adjusting means 14 'is provided at the bottom thereof, the configuration of the present invention can be applied, of course, and the setting plate adjusting means as the footrest adjusting means 14'. The adjusting mechanism having the same configuration as (14) can be preferably used.

At this time, the controller 60 adjusts the height / tilt angle of the setting plate adjusting means 14 according to the calculated height and inclination angle of the stop point, and at the same time, the golfer at the time of hitting the golf ball located at the stop point. It is to control the scaffold adjusting means (14 ') so that the height / inclination angle of the tread point where both feet of the foot actually lies.

In other words, the footrest adjusting means 14 ′ detects the rear left and right 1m positions around the point where the golf ball is placed, and then sets the state of the footrest 16 by reading the height / tilt angle of the point. This is because the screen golf practice illustrates the direction and remaining distance of the golf ball in detail based on the current position, so that it is possible to measure the inclination angle projected on the implementation screen.

The footrest 16 may be composed of one having a size that can put both feet of the golfer, but as shown, each footrest 16 is composed of two installed to be spaced apart from each other golfers both feet By placing them on the bottom of each of the footrests 16, the foothold adjusting means 14 'are respectively provided so that the same height and inclination angle as in the actual golf course can be formed while independently adjusting the inclination angles of both feet. It would be desirable to construct. In addition, by providing the setting plate 12, the setting plate adjusting means 14, the footing 16 and the footing adjusting means 14 'in one main body 10, installation and location change in the golf practice range are easy. It would be more desirable to configure so that

In this configuration, not only the setting plate 12 on which the golf ball is placed is adjusted to the same height / tilt angle as the stop point, but also the height / tilt angle of the footrest 16 on which the golfer is stepped is adjusted, so that the golfer is actually a golf course. You can practice golf on the same conditions as in.

In this case, if the above-described turn button 50 is provided, the controller 60 allows the angle of the 3D golf course image displayed on the image screen 80 to be rotated according to the operation of the turn button 50. And at the same time, the setting plate adjusting means such that the height / tilt angle of the setting plate 12 and the footrest 16 is associated with the height / tilting angle of the stop point / stepping point in the direction displayed on the image screen 80. Of course, it should be configured to control the 14 and the scaffold adjusting means 14 ', respectively.

As can be seen by the above embodiments, according to the golf simulation system according to the present invention,

When constructing a golf simulation system that displays a three-dimensional golf course image, the golf ball setting plate automatically adjusts to the same height / tilt angle as the stopping point of the hit golf ball, allowing golfers to practice golf at the same inclination angle and terrain conditions as in the actual stadium. It is possible to greatly improve the effect of the golf practice, and given a variety of terrain conditions, such as in the actual stadium during the golf game by a number of golfers, the win or lose is determined according to the true golf skills, Therefore, there is an effect that can greatly improve the interest in the golf game in the golf practice range.

Although the golf simulation system according to the embodiments of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and those skilled in the art will be able to variously modify and apply the same.

1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a golf simulation system according to the present invention,

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the setting plate and the setting plate adjusting means of Figure 1,

3 is a cross-sectional view of the combination of FIG.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bottom surface 1a Strike area, 10 Main body, 12 Setting plate, 14 Setting plate adjustment means, Scaffolding, 20 Flight path detection means, 30 Memory part, 40 Key input part, 50 Turn Button, 60: control unit, 70: projector, 80: video screen.

Claims (4)

Flight trajectory detection means for detecting the flight trajectory of the golf ball hit in the hitting area provided on one side of the golf practice field, an image screen installed to face the hitting area, a projector for projecting a three-dimensional image of the golf course with the image screen; Golf having a control unit for outputting a dynamic virtual screen (a golf course video signal progressing in three dimensions) observed from the golf ball position toward the target point according to the flight trajectory detected by the flight trajectory detecting means to the projector In the simulation system: The hitting zone is provided with a setting plate for placing a golf ball; Under the setting plate, the motor as a means for rotating the setting plate, a height adjustment actuator whose body portion is fixed to the upper end of the rotating shaft of the motor, the end of the rod is coupled to the center of the setting plate by a ball joint, and A setting plate adjusting means having a tilting actuator having a body portion fixedly coupled to one side of the height adjusting actuator and an end of the rod being hinged to one side of the lower surface of the setting plate; The control unit has a memory unit for storing a three-dimensional image of an actual golf course or a virtual golf course, calculates a moving distance and a stop point by the flight trajectory of the golf ball detected by the flight trajectory detecting means, and stops from the hitting point. The dynamic virtual screen at the golf ball position observed along the moving distance is inputted to the projector to display the image on the video screen, and the position value for the golf ball reach point. By controlling the setting plate adjusting means in accordance with the height and the inclination angle of the stop point, the setting plate is configured to automatically adjust the height and inclination angle associated with the stop point golf simulation system. The method of claim 1, A turn button for adjusting direction is installed in the striking area adjacent to the setting plate; The control unit controls an image signal input to the projector so that the 3D golf course image displayed on the image screen is converted into a new direction of golf ball according to the adjustment of the turn button. And controlling said setting plate adjusting means such that the stop point tilt angle in the displayed direction coincides with the tilt angle of the setting plate. The method of claim 1, A footrest for a golfer is provided at an adjacent portion spaced from the setting plate, and a footrest adjustment means for adjusting the height and the inclination angle of the footrest is further formed at the bottom of the footrest in the same structure as the setting plate adjustment means. Installed; The control unit controls the setting plate adjusting means according to the height and inclination angle of the stop point, and adjusts the height / tilt angle of the step where the golfer's foot is actually placed upon hitting the golf ball located at the stop point. Golf simulation system, characterized in that for controlling the step adjustment means. The method of claim 3, wherein A turn button for adjusting direction is installed in the striking area adjacent to the setting plate; The control unit controls an image signal input to the projector so that the 3D golf course image displayed on the image screen is converted into a new direction of golf ball according to the adjustment of the turn button. And controlling said setting plate adjusting means and said step adjusting means respectively so that the stop point / stepping point inclination angle in the displayed direction and the forward inclination angle of said setting plate / footrest match.