WO2007116595A1

WO2007116595A1 - Ball game device

Info

Publication number: WO2007116595A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/051231
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yasushi Ochi
Original assignee: Bld Oriental, Ltd.
Priority date: 2006-03-31
Filing date: 2007-01-26
Publication date: 2007-10-18
Also published as: JP2007267951A

Abstract

A ball game device by which any one can play a game pleasantly and readily. The ball game device (1) is arranged such that a player hits a baseball ball (b) forward, and comprises a supporting member (10) for ejecting gas upward and supporting the baseball ball (b) in a floating state by the ejected gas, a device for supplying gas to the supporting member (10), a ball supplying device (20) for supplying the baseball ball (b) to a position above the supporting member (10) such that the baseball ball (b) is supported in a floating state by the gas ejected from the supporting member (10), a sensor (33) for detecting whether the baseball ball (b) exists at a position above the supporting member or not, and a controller (34) for checking whether the baseball ball (b) exists at a position above the supporting member (10) or not based on a detection signal obtained from the ball sensor (33), and driving the ball supplying device (20) to supply the baseball ball (b) to a position above the supporting member (10) if the baseball ball does not exist at a position above the supporting member.

Description

Specification

Ball game device

Technical field

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a ball game device configured such that a player hits a ball forward.

Background art

[0002] Batting centers and play corners are equipped with devices for hitting and kicking balls, practicing baseball batting and soccer kicks, and playing. An example of such devices Conventionally, for example, a pitching machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-360757 is known.

[0003] This throwing machine is provided in front of the player at a certain distance from the play area (the area where the player hits a baseball or kicks a soccer ball) and throws the ball toward the player area. Configured as follows. Then, the player hits or kicks the ball thrown from the pitching machine and reaching the play area in time with the timing.

[0004] Normally, the player plays inside the space partitioned from the external space so as to surround the space in front of the player by a partition member such as a net. The ball hit or kicked is prevented from jumping out.

[0005] Patent Document 1: JP 2002-360757 A

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0006] As described above, the throwing machine force is also thrown to the player side and hits or kicks the ball that moves in the front-rear direction as described above. In addition, since it is necessary to match the height position in the vertical direction, infants who have little experience with baseball are difficult to play, and everyone can enjoy playing easily and easily. There was a problem. [0007] In addition, since a player who is not always hit or kicked by a player may throw a ball that has also been thrown by the throwing machine force, the space on the rear side of the player is similar to the space on the front side of the player. With regard to the above, it is necessary to provide the partition member so as to surround the space on the rear side that prevents the swung ball from jumping outside. However, if the partition member is also provided on the rear side of the player as described above, there arises a problem that the installation space of the entire apparatus including the pitching machine and the partition member is increased.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a ball game device with a small installation space that anyone can play happily and easily. Means for solving the problem

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides:

A ball game device configured to cause a player to hit a ball forward of the player,

A support means for discharging the gas upward and supporting the ball in a floating state by the discharged gas;

Gas supply means for supplying the gas to the support means;

Ball supply means for supplying the ball to a position above the support means so that the ball is supported by the gas discharged from the support means;

Detection means for detecting whether or not the ball is above the support means, and whether or not the ball is in the upward orientation of the support means based on a detection signal obtained from the detection means. When it is confirmed that there is not, a ball game device characterized by comprising control means for driving the ball supply means to supply the ball to a position above the support means.

[0010] According to the present invention, the gas is supplied to the gas supply means force support means, and is supported in a state where the ball floats at a predetermined position above the support means by the gas discharged toward the support means force upward. A player can play or practice ball games using the ball by hitting the ball in the floating state toward the front of the player. [0011] When the player hits the ball and the upper position force of the support means is lost,

It is confirmed by the control means based on the detection signal obtained from the detection means that a new ball is supplied to the upper position of the support means by the ball supply means under the control of the control means. It is supported in a floating state by the gas discharged from the support means.

As described above, in the ball game device according to the present invention, the player strikes the ball floating by the gas discharged from the support means, that is, the ball not moving in the front-rear direction of the player. Since it is only necessary to match the height of the ball so that it does not need to be hit with the timing of the movement in the front-rear direction of the ball, anyone can enjoy it easily, such as being able to play easily. You can play.

[0013] Note that the control means controls the gas supply means to adjust the flow velocity and Z or pressure of the gas discharged from the support means, so that the ball positioned above the support means is adjusted. The height may be configured to fluctuate up and down periodically or aperiodically.

[0014] In this way, since the difficulty of play can be increased by changing the height of the ball in the vertical direction, it is more interesting to play with the ball game device and the ball game device. You can make it hard to get tired of playing in. It is necessary to strike the ball in time with the change in height. Even if the timing is missed, the ball is still in the upper position of the support means. The player can always fly forward all the balls supplied to the upper position of the support means.

[0015] The ball game device further includes a height setting means for setting a height of a ball supported at a position above the support means, and the control means includes an upper position of the support means. So that the height of the ball located at is the height set by the height setting means

The gas supply means may be controlled to adjust the flow rate and Z or pressure of the gas discharged from the support means.

In this way, the player can set and change the height of the ball to his or her desired height by operating the height setting means, which makes it easier to play. Player This inconvenience can be eliminated by setting and changing the height of the ball to a force player that needs to change the height of the ball depending on whether the child is an adult or a child.

[0017] In addition, the ball game device sets the height of the amplitude center of the ball supported at a position above the support means so that the height of the ball fluctuates periodically or aperiodically. The height setting means is further provided, and the control means is arranged so that the height of the amplitude center of the ball located above the support means is the height set by the height setting means.

[0018] Even in this way, the player can set the height of the center of the amplitude of the ball to a desired height by operating the height setting means, thereby making it easier to play. The effect similar to the above can be acquired.

[0019] The ball game device may further include a partition member that surrounds a space in front of the player and forms an internal space in which an external space force is also partitioned. In this way, it is possible to prevent the ball hit by the player from jumping out. The reason why the partition member is not provided on the rear side of the player is that the ball does not move in the front-rear direction of the player. Thus, by omitting the partition member on the rear side of the player, The installation space can be reduced compared to the conventional case.

[0020] The ball game device further includes ball collecting means for collecting the ball hit by the player, and the ball supply means uses the ball collecting means to collect the ball collected by the support means. You may be comprised so that it may supply to an upper position. In this way, the balls hit by the player and scattered in front of the player can be collected by the ball collecting means, and the collected balls can be supplied to the upper position of the supporting means, which is efficient.

[0021] Further, as the ball, for example, a baseball ball, a soccer ball, a tennis ball, a power that can include a ping-pong ball, and the like, a ball used in other ball games is not limited thereto. May be. In addition, hitting means hitting a baseball ball with a bat, kicking a soccer ball with a foot, tennis ball or ping-pong ball with a racket. To strike.

The invention's effect

[0022] As described above, according to the ball game device of the present invention, since the player hits the ball buoyant by the gas discharged upward from the support means, anyone can enjoy it easily and easily. You can play. Further, since the partition member on the rear side of the player can be eliminated, the installation space can be reduced.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a ball game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of the ball game device of FIG. 1 in a block diagram.

FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of a ball game device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a ball game device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a ball game device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a ball game device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Ball game machine

10 Support member

11 Compressed air supply device

12 Compressed air supply source

13 Supply pipe

14 Pressure adjustment mechanism

15 Flow rate adjustment mechanism

20 ball feeder

21 Grip mechanism 22 Lifting mechanism

23 Guide members

24 props

25 Partition member

30 Bonore collection mechanism

31 Collection member

32 Control panel

32a Height setting button

33 Ball detection sensor

34 Control unit

b ball

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a ball game apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view partially showing the ball game apparatus of FIG. .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the ball game device 1 of the present example is configured such that the player hits the baseball ball b toward the front of the player in a predetermined play area, A support member 10 that is disposed in the play area, discharges compressed air upward, and supports the baseball ball b, a compressed air supply device 11 that supplies compressed air to the support member 10, and a baseball ball b A ball supply device 20 that is supplied to an upper position of 10, a partition member 25 that surrounds the play area and the space in front of the player and forms an internal space S partitioned from the external space, and a baseball ball that is hit by the player Based on the ball collection mechanism 30 that collects b, the operation panel 32 arranged near the play area, the ball detection sensor 33 that detects the baseball b, and the detection signal obtained from the ball detection sensor 33 Ball And a control device 34 for controlling the operation of the feeding device 20 and the like.

[0027] The support member 10 also includes a cylindrical and hollow member that is sealed at the upper end and fixed at the lower end on the installation surface G. The support member 10 penetrates from the upper end surface to the inner surface and discharges the compressed air supplied from the compressed air supply device 11. The discharge holes 10a are formed, and the baseball ball b is supported in a stationary state by floating at a predetermined position above the support member 10 by the flow of air discharged from each of the discharge holes 10a. Become.

The compressed air supply device 11 includes a compressed air supply source 12, a supply pipe 13 that connects the compressed air supply source 12 and the lower end of the support member 10, and the pressure of the compressed air that flows through the supply pipe 13. The pressure adjusting mechanism 14 and the flow rate adjusting mechanism 15 for adjusting the force and the flow rate, respectively, and compressed air whose pressure and flow rate are adjusted by the pressure adjusting mechanism 14 and the flow rate adjusting mechanism 15 are supplied via the supply pipe 13. The compressed air supply source 12 supplies the support member 10.

[0029] The ball supply device 20 is disposed such that a gripping mechanism 21 that grips the baseball ball b, a lifting mechanism 22 that lifts and lowers the gripping mechanism 21 in the vertical direction, and a longitudinal mechanism that is horizontal. Guide member 23 that supports the guide member 23 movably along the longitudinal direction, support posts 24 that stand on the installation surfaces G on both sides of the play area and support both ends of the guide member 23, and the lifting mechanism 22 of the guide member 23. A driving mechanism (not shown) and a force for moving along the longitudinal direction are also configured. The guide member 23 is located above the downstream end in the ball transfer direction of the collection member 31 of the ball collection mechanism 30 and above the support member 10 and further above the position where the baseball ball b floats. It is arranged to pass through.

Then, the ball supply device 20 lowers the gripping mechanism 21 by the lifting mechanism 22 and lifts the gripping mechanism 21 by the first action of gripping the baseball ball b by the gripping mechanism 21 and the lifting mechanism 22. And a second mechanism for moving the lifting mechanism 22 above the support member 10 by a drive mechanism (not shown), and the gripping mechanism 21 is lowered by the lifting mechanism 22 to release the baseball ball b gripped by the gripping mechanism 21. The third mechanism, and the lifting mechanism 22 raises the gripping mechanism 21, and the driving mechanism (not shown) moves the lifting mechanism 22 above the downstream end of the collecting member 31 in the ball transfer direction. By sequentially performing the fourth operation to return to the state before the start, the baseball b b (collected by the collection member 31) at the downstream end in the ball transfer direction of the collection member 31 is discharged from the support member 10. Supported by current Uni supplied to the upper position of the support member 10.

[0031] The partition member 25 has a force such as a net, and is provided to allow the player to play in the internal space S. The ball collection mechanism 30 is also configured with a force such as a collection member 31 provided at the end of the installation surface G of the internal space S from the back side to the play area side of the internal space S. The collecting member 31 is provided with a collecting groove 31a that is inclined so that the height on the playing area side is lower than the inner side of the inner space S and on which the baseball ball b can move, on the upper surface. The baseball b in the collection groove 31a is transferred to the downstream end in the ball transfer direction and collected by the inclination of 31a. Note that the installation surface G is inclined so as to guide the baseball ball b that hits the partition member 25 and rolls onto the installation surface G into the collection groove 31 a of the collection member 31.

[0033] The operation panel 32 includes a height setting button 32a for setting the height of the baseball ball b supported in a floating state above the support member 10, and a charge input for inputting a play price. 32b, and when the height setting button 32a is pressed, a height setting signal for setting and changing the height of the baseball ball b is transmitted to the control device 34.

[0034] The ball detection sensor 33 is configured by a proximity switch or the like attached to the outer peripheral surface of the support member 10, and the force force force (baseball ball b is the support member) is located above the support member 10. 10 is detected, that is, the force or force of the player hitting the baseball ball b), and the detection signal of the ball detection sensor 33 is transmitted to the control device 34.

The control device 34 executes a series of processes for enabling the player to play after confirming that the play money has been inserted into the money input unit 32b of the operation panel 32. Specifically, after confirming that the play price has been charged, first, the compressed air supply device 11 (compressed air supply source 12, pressure adjusting mechanism 14 and flow rate adjusting mechanism 15) is operated to discharge compressed air from the support member 10. At the same time, the ball supply device 20 (the gripping mechanism 21, the lifting mechanism 22 and the driving mechanism (not shown)) is operated to sequentially perform the first operation, the second operation, the third operation, and the fourth operation. The ball b is supported in a floating state above the support member 10. After that, based on the detection signal obtained from the ball detection sensor 33, it is checked at any time whether the baseball ball b is in the upper position of the support member 10, and if it is confirmed that it is not, the ball supply device 20 Is operated to support the new baseball ball b while floating above the support member 10. When the number of times that it has been confirmed that the baseball ball b is not in the upper position of the support member 10 reaches a predetermined number of times, such a series of processing is terminated, ie, the player When the ball b is hit a predetermined number of times, play is terminated.

[0036] When the control device 34 receives a height setting signal from the height setting button 32a, the height of the baseball ball b supported while being floated above the support member 10 is set to a height. The pressure adjustment mechanism 14 and Z or the flow rate adjustment mechanism 15 are controlled so that the height set by the button 32a is obtained, and the compression supplied to the support member 10 from the compressed air supply source 12 through the supply pipe 13 The pressure and Z or flow rate of the compressed air discharged from the support member 10 are adjusted by adjusting the pressure and Z or flow rate of the air.

[0037] According to the ball game device 1 of the present example configured as described above, when a player inserts a play price into the price input unit 32b of the operation panel 32, the compressed air is controlled under the control of the control device 34. When the supply device 11 and the ball supply device 20 are driven, the baseball ball b at the downstream end in the ball transfer direction of the recovery member 31 is supplied to a position above the support member 10, and the baseball ball b is supplied from the support member 10. It is supported in a floating state by the discharge air flow.

[0038] At this time, the player can change the height of the baseball b that is supported while being floated above the support member 10 by pressing the height setting button 32a of the operation panel 32. That is, when the height setting button 32a is pressed and a height setting signal is input to the control device 34, the baseball ball b supported by the control device 34 in a floating state above the support member 10 b. The pressure adjustment mechanism 14 and the Z or the flow rate adjustment mechanism 15 are controlled so that the height of the compressor is the height set by the height setting button 32a, and the compression supplied from the compressed air supply source 12 to the support member 10 is controlled. The pressure, Z or flow rate of air is adjusted, and the pressure, Z or flow rate of compressed air discharged from the support member 10 is adjusted.

[0039] Then, the player can enjoy notching and practice notching by standing in the play area and hitting the floated baseball ball b with the bat R toward the front of the player. it can. Whether or not the player has hit the baseball ball b is confirmed at any time by the control device 34 based on the detection signal obtained from the ball detection sensor 33. When it is confirmed that the player has hit the ball supply device 20 When driven, a new baseball ball b is collected, and the downstream end force of the collecting member 31 in the ball transfer direction is also supplied to the upper position of the supporting member 10 to float! , Supported in a tactile state. The supply of a new baseball ball b is repeatedly executed until the player hits the baseball ball b a predetermined number of times. [0040] After hitting the partition member 25, the baseball ball b hit by the player falls on the installation surface G and rolls, and is guided into the recovery groove 31a of the recovery member 31. The baseball ball b introduced into the collection groove 31a is transferred and collected to the downstream end side in the ball transfer direction by the inclination of the collection groove 31a.

[0041] Thus, according to the ball game apparatus 1 of the present example, the player moves the baseball ball b floating by the air flow discharged from the support member 10, that is, the baseball ball b stationary. The baseball ball b is hit with the bat R, and it is not necessary to hit the baseball ball b in the front-rear direction. Anyone can play happily and easily, for example, even an infant who has not played much can play easily.

[0042] Further, if the height setting button 32a is pressed, the height of the baseball ball b supported while floating above the support member 10 can be set and changed to a height desired by the player, The baseball b can be set to a height that is easy to hit. Also, it is necessary to change the height of the baseball ball b depending on whether the player is an adult or a child. This problem can be solved by allowing the player to set and change the height of the baseball ball b. Can also

[0043] Since the player is allowed to play in the internal space S partitioned by the partition member 25, when the player in the play area hits the baseball ball b, the hit baseball ball b is exposed to the outside. Jumping out can be prevented. Further, the reason why the partition member 25 is not provided on the rear side of the player is that the baseball ball b does not move in the front-rear direction of the player, and thus the partition member 25 on the rear side of the player is omitted. Thus, the installation space for the ball game apparatus 1 can be reduced as compared with the conventional case.

[0044] Further, since the baseball ball b hit by the player is collected by the collection member 31, and the collected baseball ball b is supplied to the upper position of the support member 10 by the ball supply device 20, it is efficient. is there.

[0045] While one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, specific embodiments that can be taken by the present invention are not limited to this.

In the above example, the baseball ball b is configured to be buoyant in a stationary state above the support member 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 3, the height position of the baseball b may be changed periodically or aperiodically.

[0047] In this case, the control device 34 controls the pressure adjusting mechanism 14 and Z or the flow rate adjusting mechanism 15 to control the compressed air supplied from the compressed air supply source 12 to the support member 10 via the supply pipe 13. A baseball that is supported in a floating state above the support member 10 by adjusting the pressure, Z, or flow rate, and adjusting the pressure, Z, or flow velocity of the compressed air discharged from the support member 10 b It is configured to fluctuate vertically in a vertical direction or periodically. Further, when the control device 34 receives the height setting signal from the height setting button 32a, the height position of the amplitude center of the baseball ball b that fluctuates in the vertical direction is set to the height set by the height setting button 32a. Adjust the pressure and Z or flow velocity of the compressed air discharged from the support member 10 so as to be in the position.

[0048] In this way, if the height of the baseball ball b is changed periodically or aperiodically, the difficulty of play can be increased, and the player can be more interested in playing with the ball game device 1, It is possible to make it difficult to get tired of playing with the ball game device 1. It is necessary to strike the baseball ball b in time with the change in height. Even if the timing is off and the baseball b is swung away, the baseball ball b is still above the support member 10, so the timing is checked again. It is possible to hit the baseball ball b, and the player can always throw all the baseball balls b supplied to the upper position of the support member 10 forward.

[0049] In addition, the ball game device 1 in the above example is not limited to the force configured so that the player hits the baseball ball b with the bat R. For example, the ball game device 1 is as shown in FIG. In addition, the player kicks the soccer ball b, the player hits the tennis ball with the racket R as shown in FIG. 5, or the player hits the ping-pong ball b with the racket R as shown in FIG. You can also hit 4 to 6, the same components as those of the ball game device 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals. Further, the ball b supported by the discharge air flow of 10 support members can be in a stationary state as shown in FIG. 2, or can be moved up and down as shown in FIG.

The ball game device 50 shown in FIG. 4 is configured such that the player kicks the soccer ball b toward the front of the player in a predetermined play area, and is substantially the same as the ball game device 1 described above. A similar configuration is provided, except that a ball supply device 51 is provided instead of the ball supply device 20. A goal K is provided on the installation surface G in front of the player.

[0051] The ball supply device 51 includes a suction member 52 formed in a dish shape, and a suction mechanism (not shown) that sucks the soccer ball b onto the suction member 52 by sucking air on the inner surface side of the suction member 52. And a support member 53 that is formed in a rod shape and has one end fixed to the outer surface of the adsorption member 52, and an installation surface at a substantially intermediate position between the support member 10 and the downstream end of the recovery member 31 in the ball transfer direction. And a turning mechanism 54 for supporting the other end of the support member 53 and turning the support member 53 and the suction member 52 in a vertical plane around the other end.

[0052] Then, the ball supply device 51 includes a first operation for attracting the soccer ball b to the attracting member 52 by a suction mechanism (not shown) under the control of the control device 34, and a support member by the turning mechanism 54. 53 and the suction member 52 are swung to move the soccer ball b to the upper position of the support member 10, a third motion to release the suction of the soccer ball b to the suction member 52, and a turning mechanism 54. By rotating the support member 53 and the suction member 52 to return the suction member 52 to the recovery member 31 side (returning to the state before the start of the first operation) and sequentially performing the fourth operation. The soccer ball b at the downstream end in the ball transfer direction is supplied to a position above the support member 10 so that it is supported by the flow of air discharged from the support member 10.

[0053] Even when the ball game device 50 is configured in this way, unlike when the soccer ball b is moving in the front-rear direction, the soccer ball b is not required to be kicked in time with the movement. Since it is sufficient to match only the height position, it is possible to obtain the same effect as described above, such as even an infant who has not played much soccer can easily play.

The ball game device 60 shown in FIG. 5 is configured such that the player hits the tennis ball b in front of the player in a predetermined play area, and has a configuration substantially similar to the ball game device 1 described above. Yes. A tennis court frame W is drawn on the installation surface G, and a net N is provided in front of the player. [0055] Even if the ball game device 60 is configured in this manner, unlike the case where the tennis ball b moves in the front-rear direction, it is not necessary to hit the tennis ball b in time with the movement. Since it is only necessary to match the height position of the ball b, it is possible to obtain the same effects as described above, such as being able to play easily even an infant who has not played much tennis.

[0056] The ball game device 70 shown in FIG. 6 is configured such that the player hits the ping-pong ball b in front of the player in a predetermined play area, and has substantially the same configuration as the ball game device 1 described above. However, the difference is that a ball supply device 71 is provided instead of the ball supply device 20. The support member 10 is disposed on the upper surface of the table tennis table T provided on the installation surface G.

[0057] The ball supply device 71 is disposed on the installation surface G of the recovery member 31 at the downstream end in the ball transfer direction, and takes in the ping-pong ball b transferred to the downstream end in the ball transfer direction and raises it. Conveying mechanism 72 that rises to the end position, and an L-shaped tubular member, one end side is connected to the ascending end position of conveying mechanism 72, the other end side is a position above support member 10, and ping-pong ball b is And a supply member 73 opened at a position further above the floating position.

[0058] The supply member 73 has a passage inside the tube serving as a ping-pong ball b, and the other end of the ping-pong ball b that has been lifted and discharged by the transport mechanism 72 to the rising end position through the internal passage. The side opening force is also discharged and supplied to the upper position of the support member 10.

Then, the ball supply device 71 is located at the downstream end in the ball transfer direction of the recovery member 31 by raising the ping-pong ball b to the rising end position by the transport mechanism 72 under the control of the control device 34. The ping-pong ball b is supplied via the supply member 73 to a position above the support member 10 so that the ping-pong ball b is supported by the discharge air flow from the support member 10.

[0060] Even if the ball game device 70 is configured in this manner, unlike the case where the ping-pong ball b moves in the front-rear direction, the ping-bong ball need not hit the ping-pong ball b in synchronization with the movement. Since it is sufficient to match only the height position of the ball b, it is possible to obtain the same effect as described above, such as being able to play easily even if it is an infant without much table tennis.

[0061] In this ball game device 70, the control device 34 is configured so that the ping-pong ball b which is also discharged from the other end side opening force of the supply member 73 of the ball supply device 71 is dropped from the support member 10. When supplying the ping-pong ball b to the upper position of the support member 10, the pressure adjustment mechanism 14 and Z or the flow rate adjustment mechanism 15 are controlled to supply the compressed air supply source 12. The pressure and Z or flow rate of the compressed air supplied from the support member 10 to the support member 10 may be adjusted, and the pressure and Z or flow rate of the compressed air discharged from the support member 10 may be adjusted. .

[0062] In addition, in this ball game device 70, the partition member 25 is not disposed on the installation surface G so as to surround the table tennis table T, but on the other side so as to surround the opponent's court of the table tennis table T. You may make it attach to the outer peripheral surface of a coat. Even in this way, the ping-pong ball b hit with the racket R by the player does not jump out and the ball game device 70 can be made compact. In this case, the recovery member 31 is disposed in the vicinity of the outer peripheral surface of the counterpart coat, and the ping-pong ball b hitting the partition member 25 is guided into the recovery groove 31a of the recovery member 31.

Further, the ball supply device 20 shown in FIGS. 1 and 5 is the same as the ball game device 50 shown in FIG. 4 or the ball game device 70 shown in FIG. 6, and the ball supply device 51 shown in FIG. The ball supply device 71 shown in FIG. 6 is added to the ball game device 1 shown in FIG. 1, the ball game device 50 shown in FIG. It may be applied to each of the five ball game devices 60. The configurations of these ball supply devices 20, 51, 71 are not limited to the above example, and various configurations can be adopted.

[0064] In the above example, the ball collection mechanism 30 is also configured to have a force such as a collection member 31 having a collection groove 3la inclined to the play area side, and various balls b are placed in the internal space S by the inclination of the collection groove 31a. However, the various balls b may be transported and collected to the play area side using a transport mechanism that is appropriately driven by a drive mechanism.

[0065] Also, each of the ball game devices 1, 50, 60, 70 is configured such that the ball b hit by the player or the kicked ball b not hitting or kicking the ball b is a predetermined area in front of the player. It is possible to give a score when hitting or entering, and to have the total score compete between players.

[0066] In the above example, baseball, soccer, tennis, and table tennis are listed as examples of ball games. The ball used for other ball games is not limited to these, but it may be possible to entertain the ball game by supplying it to the upper position of the support member 10.

Industrial applicability

As described above in detail, the present invention can be suitably applied to a ball game device configured such that a player hits a ball forward.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A ball game device configured such that a player hits a ball toward the front of the player,

Gas supply means for supplying the gas to the support means;

Detection means for detecting whether or not the ball is above the support means, and whether or not the ball is in the upward orientation of the support means based on a detection signal obtained from the detection means. And a control means for driving the ball supply means to supply the ball to a position above the support means when it is confirmed that there is no such ball game device.

[2] The control means controls the gas supply means to adjust the flow velocity and Z or the pressure of the gas discharged from the support means, so that the ball located above the support means 2. The ball game device according to claim 1, wherein the height is configured to fluctuate vertically or aperiodically in a vertical direction.

[3] It further comprises a height setting means for setting the height of the ball supported above the support means,

The control means controls the gas supply means so that the height of the ball above the support means becomes a height set by the height setting means, and the gas discharged from the support means 2. The ball game device according to claim 1, wherein the ball game device is configured to adjust the flow velocity, Z, or pressure of the ball.

[4] The apparatus further comprises height setting means for setting the height of the amplitude center of the ball supported at an upper position of the support means so that the height of the ball fluctuates periodically or aperiodically.

The control means controls the gas supply means so that the height of the amplitude center of the ball located above the support means becomes the height set by the height setting means. 3. The ball game device according to claim 2, wherein the ball game device is configured to adjust a flow velocity and Z or pressure of gas discharged from the support means.

5. The ball game device according to claim 1, further comprising a partition member that surrounds a space in front of the player and forms an internal space partitioned from an external space.

[6] It further comprises ball collecting means for collecting the ball hit by the player,

6. The ball game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the ball supply means is configured to supply the ball collected by the ball collection means to a position above the support means. .