WO2003033083A1

WO2003033083A1 - Stroboscope indicator for golf course mark and golf course stroboscope indication method using the indicator

Info

Publication number: WO2003033083A1
Application number: PCT/JP2001/009032
Authority: WO
Inventors: Shiro Iwakiri
Original assignee: Photona Co.,Ltd
Priority date: 2000-04-07
Filing date: 2001-10-15
Publication date: 2003-04-24
Also published as: JP2001286591A

Abstract

A stroboscope indicator for a golf course mark for allowing a player to recognize a mark such as a pin flag or a yard sign visually even when it is dark, for example, it is rainy or foggy, or at sunset thereby not to miss the target in order to play the game safely and comfortably, and a golf course stroboscope indication method using the indicator. The case (3) of the stroboscope indication device (1) is attached to the top of a pin flag pole (2). In the case (3), there are contained a stroboscope flashing unit (5), a solar cell (6) and a battery (7). When power is supplied to the stroboscope flashing unit (5) by the battery (7), the stroboscope flashes at a predetermined time interval and flash comes out through the wall of the case (3). The stroboscope indicator (1) may be equipped with an inclination sensor (8) for detecting the inclination of the pole (2) to turn on/off the power of the stroboscope flashing unit (5). The device (1) may also be equipped with a contact sensor for detecting the contact between the pole (2) and the cup to turn on/off the power of the stroboscope flashing unit (5).

Description

Description Stoke marking device for golf course marking object and strobe marking method for golf course using this device TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a strobe marking device for a golf course marking object such as a pin flag or a yard marking, and a golf course strop marking method using this device. Background art

Conventionally, golf courses are provided with marking objects such as pin flags and yard signs in each hole of the golf course.

For example, when a player takes a shot, the distance to the target position is calculated based on the yard marking and the optimum club is selected. Also, when hitting the ball from the fairway to the green, set the target position based on the pin flag position.

However, it is difficult to recognize the presence of such a sign for a golf course on a dim time such as sunset or on a bad day such as rain or fog. For this reason, it may take a long time for the player to set a target during the competition, and the target may be shot incorrectly. If the goal is misaligned, even if the ball is captured correctly, the result will be a missed shot and the score will drop.

Also, when competing on the green, the pin flag is often defeated, but it is difficult to check the state of the pin flag if it is far away, so the following competitors drive the pole into the previous competitor's green. In some cases.

In particular, players with low vision and elderly people make such mistakes even in fine weather, and the poor visibility of the markings can also hinder the speed and safety of golf competitions. Yes.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such a current situation, and even in dark time zones such as rain, fog, sunset, etc., it is possible to visually recognize a sign flag, a yard sign, etc. It is an object of the present invention to provide a strobe marking device for a golf course sign and a strobe marking method using this device, in which a golfer can play a game safely, quickly and comfortably without mistaking the goal. Disclosure of the invention

A strobe marking device for a golf course sign according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems (Claim 1) indicates the position of a sign such as a pin flag or a yard sign on a golf course, and the sign It is characterized by having a flashlight unit that flashes the flashlight at predetermined time intervals.

A strobe marking device for a golf course marking object according to the present invention (Claim 2) indicates the position of a pin flag on a golf course,

A pin flag pole,

Translucent case fixed to this pole,

A strobe light emitting unit that is housed in the case and flashes strobe light at a predetermined time interval is provided.

Further, the strobe marking device for a golf course sign according to the present invention (Claim 3) indicates the position of the yard marking on the golf course,

A post provided at a predetermined yard marking position on the golf course;

A translucent case fixed to the column;

According to the strobe marking device for a golf course sign according to the present invention (claims i to ₃ ), the sign such as a pin flag and a yard sign on the golf course is marked with strobe light. The presence of the sign can be easily and reliably known. This makes it possible to set goals quickly and accurately when hitting the pole, making it difficult to make club selection mistakes.

In the present invention (Claims 1 to 3), the strobe light is adopted among the various light sources currently used for the following reason.

① Because the strobe light is a very short flash, unlike laser light, It does not harm your eyes and is safe.

② It can be flashed continuously or at regular intervals, synchronously or asynchronously, so it is easy to call attention.

③ Strobe light is a strong diffused light, so it can be seen as a strong impact light from all directions.

④ When using LEDs (light-emitting diodes), if you try to increase the brightness, it is necessary to use ones with a strong directivity of light. If you move away from the front of the screen, the stimulation that you can see is weakened, and the impact of notifying the presence of the sign is weak.

(5) Using a light bulb such as a tungsten lamp or a halogen lamp provides a strong light intensity, but consumes a lot of power and shortens the life of the bulb itself.

In the present invention (claims 1 to 3), a commercial power supply, a storage battery (secondary battery), a dry battery (primary battery), or the like can be used as the power source of the strobe light emitting unit. In addition, solar cells may be installed in a sunny place on the course.

In the present invention (Claim 2), it is preferable to provide an inclination sensor for detecting the inclination of the pole and turning off the power of the strobe light emitting unit.

When competing on the green, you usually remove the pin flag from the cup and hit the putter. When the last player's competition has ended, the pin flag is returned to the cup and the next group is signaled that the competition on the green has ended by flashing again.

According to the tilt sensor, when playing on the green, the flashing unit stops blinking by defeating the pin flag. After the competition, the strobe flashing unit will resume blinking by placing the pin flag on the cup. The strobe light is very visible, so you can easily and quickly tell people at a distance whether you are competing on the green without having to signal them with your voice or hands.

For the same purpose, a contact sensor may be provided at the lower end of the pole instead of the tilt sensor. According to the contact sensor, for example, when the lower end of the pole moves away from the bottom of the cup, the power supply of the strobe light emitting unit is turned off.

In addition, the golf course strobe marking method according to the present invention provides a correct golf course. A method for marking the usage information of the secondary green, wherein the strobe marking device is provided on both sides of the golf course, and is limited to the strobe marking device on the side corresponding to either the primary or secondary green. It is characterized by flashing the strobe light at intervals of.

The strobe marking method for a golf course according to the present invention is a method for marking position information of a golf course cup, wherein at least one of a strobe light flashing interval or a marking color of the strobe marking device is used. It is characterized by switching according to the position of the cup on the green. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a side view showing a stropo marking device of a golf course sign according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a golf course sign according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing a strobe marking device for a golf course marking object according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a stop marking device for a golf course sign according to the embodiment, and FIG. FIG. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a pin flag strobe marking device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof.

The strobe marking device 1 has a case 3 attached to the top of a pin flag pole 2. In this case 3, the strobe light emitting unit 5, the solar cell 6, the battery 7 and the tilt sensor 8 are housed. When the electronic flash unit 5 is energized by the battery 7, the electronic flash is irradiated to the outside through the wall of the case 3.

As shown in FIG. 3, the strobe light emitting unit 3 has a unit body 10 disposed at the upper center of the case 3. A drive control circuit for flashing the strobe light is stored in the unit body 10. Unit body 1 0 Fig. 3 Riga signal line 1 3 is attached.

The drive control circuit includes a booster circuit that boosts a voltage from a predetermined power source, a flashing circuit having a timer circuit that flows current at a predetermined cycle, and a signal input from the flashing circuit at a predetermined cycle. A trigger circuit that outputs a trigger pulse.

The arc tube 12 is connected to the electrode terminals 14 a and 14 b of the booster circuit, and the trigger signal line 13 is connected to the electrode terminal 15 of the trigger circuit.

When a voltage higher than a predetermined value is applied to the arc tube 12 by the booster circuit, a trigger pulse is output to the trigger signal line 13 and the strobe light is emitted from the arc tube 12 at a predetermined cycle.

The flashing interval of the strobe light can be set arbitrarily. To avoid disturbing the player's concentration during the competition, for example, the strobe light should blink at intervals of 2 to 3 seconds. The amount of strobe light should be switched in stages depending on the time of day and the weather. For example, adjusting the light intensity to 3 levels in the middle, morning, evening, nighttime, etc., reduces the burden on the viewer's eyes and helps to save power.

Moreover, you may adjust a light quantity according to the surrounding brightness using an optical sensor. For example, the amount of light on dark days such as rain and fog is less than on days with good weather.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the color of the strobe light can be adjusted by coloring the case 3. Using yellow (yellow, orange, etc.) can improve visibility even on cloudy or foggy days. Other colors such as red, blue and white may also be used.

The solar cell 6 and the battery 7 are provided below the strobe light emitting unit 5. The light receiving panel of the solar cell 6 is attached along the inner peripheral surface of the case 3. Battery 7 is charged by the electromotive force of the light receiving panel.

The tilt sensor 8 provided at the bottom of the case 3 detects a predetermined tilt angle of the pole 2 and turns on the power source of the strobe light emitting unit 3 to ON / OFF. For example, when the tilt angle of pole 2 is in the range of 0 to 45 ° with respect to the vertical direction, the power is turned on, and when the tilt angle exceeds 45 °, the power is turned off. .

A lid 9 is provided at the upper end of the case 3. The lid 9 is detachably attached to the upper end of the case 3 so as to keep the waterproofness inside the case 3. By opening and closing the lid 9 Therefore, maintenance such as repair and replacement of the flash unit 3 can be easily performed.

A circular recess 9a is formed in the center of the upper surface of the lid 9 (see FIG. 2). The flag portion 2a of the pole 2 is fixed to the recess 9a. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to place the arc tube 1 2 of the strobe light emitting unit 3 in the center of the case 3 and to irradiate the strobe light in the entire direction of the pin flag evenly. it can.

When the strobe marking device 1 is used as a pin flag, as shown in Fig. 5, the pole 2 is set up at the cup position on the green. That is, the strobe marking device 1 can be used in the same way as a normal pin flag.

When the pin flag (strobe indicating device 1) is standing on the cup, the pole 2 is kept almost vertical, so the tilt sensor 8 turns on the power of the strobe unit 5 and the strobe light is emitted at a predetermined time interval. Flashes. As a result, the player can easily confirm the pin position from a distant location, making it easier to aim at the Darling.

When competing on the green, remove the pin flag (strobe marking device 1) from the cup and place it down where it will not interfere with the competition. Then, the tilt sensor 8 detects the tilt of the pole 2 and the power of the strobe light emitting unit 5 is turned off, so that the strobe light stops blinking.

Subsequent players on the same course can easily know from a distance that the previous group is playing by seeing that the strobe light is not flashing.

After the competition on the green is over, put the pin flag (strobe marking device 1) back on the cup. Then, the tilt sensor 8 returns the power of the strobe unit 5 to ON, so that the strobe light blinks again. This allows subsequent players to know that the green is empty by watching the flashing strobe light and start the competition. In other words, it is possible to quickly and reliably notify a person at a remote place of the presence or absence of a competition on the green without giving a signal by voice or hand.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. A strobe marking device 20 according to the second embodiment is an application of the present invention to a yard marking of a golf course. In the strobe marking device 20, a strobe light emitting unit 25 and a battery 27 are accommodated in a _c case 23 in which a translucent case 23 is provided on an upper part of a column 21. When the strobe flash unit 25 is energized by the battery 27, the strobe light is irradiated to the outside through the wall of the case 23.

The strobe light emitting unit 25 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, and the arc tube irradiates strobe light with a trigger signal line. The strobe light blinks at predetermined intervals by the timer circuit.

The color of the strobe light may be the same color as the strobe light for the pin flag or a different color.

A solar cell 26 for charging the battery 27 is provided at a position away from the column 21. Solar cell 2 6 and battery 2 7 are connected by cable 2 8.

The solar cell 26 is provided with a plate-shaped light receiving panel 26 b. The light receiving panel 26 b is fixed at a predetermined height position by an extendable support rod 26 a. A joint that can freely change the orientation of the panel surface of the light receiving panel 26 a is provided at the upper end of the support rod 26 a.

When the strobe marking device 20 is used as a yard marking, as shown in FIG. 5, the column 21 is fixed at a position indicating a predetermined distance on the golf course. The post 2 1 may be driven directly into the ground or attached to an obstacle on the course such as a tree. Then, use the flash unit 25 to flash the flash at a specified time interval. For example, when a shot is made from the tee ground, the yard marking (strobe marking device 20) can be easily visually recognized by the strobe light. For this reason, even immediately before hitting the ball, the target position can be set or changed quickly, making it difficult to make a mistake in selecting a club.

In addition, if yard markings (strobe marking devices 20) are provided on both sides of the course to synchronize the flashing of the strobe light, the distance from the line connecting each strobe light to the center of the course (airway) can be determined. This makes it easier to grasp and makes it easier to set the target position.

Next, application examples of the strobe marking devices of the first and second embodiments will be described. In general, golf courses have two primary and secondary greens for each hole, and either the primary or secondary green is used depending on the situation of the competition.

Also, the position of the cup on the green will be determined at different positions, such as before the green, in the center, and at the base, depending on the competition day.

Conventionally, when knowing such green usage information or cup position information, the player visually observes the position of the pin flag during the competition, or looks at the materials surveyed in advance.

However, with such a conventional method, the player cannot know the usage information of the green or the position information of the cup when the pin flag is not visible due to a long hole or when there is no description in the materials. . For this reason, shots are often mistaken for targets.

According to the strobe marking device of the present invention, the above-mentioned problems can be solved by blinking the strobe light by the following marking method.

[Indication of green usage information]

First, yard markings (strobe marking devices 20) are provided on both sides of the course. Each card marking may be an equidistance or a different distance.

Next, for only the yard marking on the side corresponding to the green in use (strobe marking device 20), turn on the power of the strobe lighting unit and blink the strobe light. That is, when using the green on the right side when viewed from the tee ground, the flash light from the right yard indicator (strobe marking device 20) flashes, and when using the left side green, the left yard indicator (strobe indication) Flash the strobe light of device 2 0).

By using the yard marking (strobe marking device 20) in this way, the player can grasp the usage information of the green accurately and quickly by observing whether the strobe light on the left or right of the course is flashing. Therefore, the target position can be accurately determined.

[Indication of position information of force hop]

For the position of the cup on the green, pin flag (strobe marking device 1) Or notify by changing the blinking interval of the yard marking (strobe marking device 20) or the marking color. It is also possible to notify by switching both the blinking interval and the marking color.

For example, when the cup is in front of the tee ground, the strobe light flashes at 1 second intervals, 3 seconds at the center, and 5 seconds at the back.

It is also possible to identify the position of the force cup by the color of the strobe light, such as blue when the cup is to the left of the green, yellow when it is at the center, and red when it is to the right.

By changing the strobe light flashing interval or the marking color in this way, the player can know the position of the cup on the green accurately and quickly even from a distant location. It becomes easy to determine.

In addition, since the position of the cup can be confirmed by visual inspection without obtaining information from a caddy staff member, golf can be enjoyed comfortably even when only the player performs self-play.

For example, the following method can be used to control the flashing of the strobe light of the pin flag (strobe marking device 1) or yard marking (strobe marking device 20) for each hole. Can do.

① An operator goes around each hole and manually sets the strobe marking device.

② For the strobe marking device in each hall, the flashing interval of the strobe marking device's power ON and OFF and the strobe light can be switched by wire or wireless, and controlled in the master room.

③ Provide two types of yard markings corresponding to the primary and secondary greens in each hole, and switch either the primary green yard marking or secondary green yard marking by remote control using a remote controller.

Although the first and second embodiments of the present invention have been described, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made.

For example, without using solar cells, each strobe marking device may be connected to a commercial power source via a cable to supply power. The number and mounting position of the strobe flash units may be changed, and the shape of the unit body may be a cylinder instead of a box. Also, the shape of the trigger signal line is not limited to the above embodiment.

In addition, it is possible to enhance the visibility of the slot light by providing a condenser lens or reflector on the case that houses the flash unit. Industrial applicability

As described above, the strobe marking device for a golf course sign according to the present invention and the strobe marking method using this device have the following excellent effects.

(a) Since the visibility of marking objects for golf courses such as pin flags and yard markings is extremely good, it is possible to quickly and accurately set the target when shooting.

(b) Since it is easier to check the competition status on the green even from a distance, it is possible to improve safety during competition.

(c) Even in dark hours such as rain, fog, and sunset, it is easy to grasp the positions of pin flags, yard signs, etc., and can be played safely and comfortably.

(d) Since the presence of the sign is clarified by the strobe light, it is also useful as an assisting means for sports for the visually impaired and the elderly.

(e) Since the strobe light exerts an electric decoration effect, the overall beauty of the golf course is improved.

(f) A strobe marking device can be easily installed at an existing golf course, and the installation cost can be reduced.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. A golf ball comprising a strobe light emitting unit for flashing strobe light at a predetermined time interval indicating a position of a sign flag, a yard sign or the like on a golf course. Course marking device for course markings.

2 indicates the position of the pin flag of the golf course,

A pin flag pole,

Translucent case fixed to this pole,

A stove marking device for a golf course marking object, comprising a strobe light emitting unit housed in the case and flashing strobe light at a predetermined time interval.

3 indicates the position of the golf course yard marking,

A post provided at a predetermined yard marking position on the golf course;

A translucent case fixed to the column;

A strobe marking device for a golf course marking object, comprising: a strobe emitting unit that is housed in the case and flashes strobe light at predetermined time intervals.

4. A golf course marking object strut marking device according to claim 2, further comprising a tilt sensor that detects the tilt of the pole and switches the power source of the strobe light emitting unit to ON or OFFF.

5. A strobe indicating device for a golf course sign according to claim 2, further comprising a contact sensor that detects a contact state between the pole and the force lip and switches a power source of the light emitting unit to ON or OFF.

6. A method for marking the usage information of the main and secondary greens of the golf course, wherein the strobe marking device described in claim 1 or 3 is provided on both sides of the golf course, and either the primary or secondary green A strobe marking method for a golf course, characterized in that the strobe light is blinked at predetermined time intervals, limited to the strobe marking device on the side corresponding to.

7. A method for marking the position information of a cup of a golf course comprising: Strobe marking on a golf course, characterized in that at least one of the strobe light flashing interval or the marking color of the strobe marking device described in 2, 3, 4 or 5 is switched according to the position of the cup on the green Method.