WO2008125712A1 - Machine for directed throwing of balls - Google Patents

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WO2008125712A1
WO2008125712A1 PCT/ES2008/000236 ES2008000236W WO2008125712A1 WO 2008125712 A1 WO2008125712 A1 WO 2008125712A1 ES 2008000236 W ES2008000236 W ES 2008000236W WO 2008125712 A1 WO2008125712 A1 WO 2008125712A1
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Octavio Sanz Cuenca
José FONS SOLER
Vicente Badal Mateu
Juan Jesus Merce Cervera
Luis Gonzales Moreno
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Fons Soler Jose
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/40—Stationarily-arranged devices for projecting balls or other bodies
    • A63B69/407—Stationarily-arranged devices for projecting balls or other bodies with spring-loaded propelling means
    • A63B69/408—Stationarily-arranged devices for projecting balls or other bodies with spring-loaded propelling means with rotating propelling arm
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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  • the present invention refers to a machine for the directed launch of balls that is within the sector of the sports equipment industry, so that with the device of the invention we achieve the launching balls accurately.
  • the objective of the invention is one with a simple structure, but of great precision and forcefulness in the impact on the ball at the time of throwing it, also highlighting the fact that the impact force is adjustable.
  • the invention proposes a machine for the directed launch of balls characterized in that it is determined from a frame with wheels, on which a support structure is coupled superior that incorporates a characteristic launcher device itself.
  • This device is characterized in that it comprises - 3 -
  • a motor element that rotates an eccentric connected to a connecting rod, at the free end of which has a radial stud that is connected to a rigid curved plate integral with a vertical rod that articulates at an intermediate point in the metal structure.
  • the lower end of the rod is connected to a rear shock spring that engages at its free end at a point in the support structure.
  • the upper section of the vertical rod is located between two parallel bars constituting a ball launching ramp, which will rest precisely on those two bars.
  • the eccentric when the eccentric begins to rotate, the radial rod integral with the connecting rod tilts the vertical rod backwards against the resistance of the rear damping spring, so that a moment of maximum tension of the radial plate arrives, moment this one that the plate is released from the thrust of the radial stud while maintaining the rotation of the eccentric and it is when said rear spring prints all its accumulated energy on the rod and this on the ball that will throw it with all the force forward tilting the rod also towards in front of.
  • the rear damping spring apart from helping to launch the ball also helps to dampen the end of the impact when the rod recovers its initial position, this damping helping a second anterior spring mechanism on which the rod contacts above its point Turn at the end of its course during launch.
  • Another feature is that the position of the ball along the launching ramp can be regulated by a subsequent mechanism, so that thanks to it, the distance between the ball and the upper section of the rod at the time of shooting is regulated, that is to say, - 4 -
  • Another feature of the invention is the possibility of varying the direction of the launch to the left or to the right. For this, one end of the two rods of the launching ramp articulate, while the opposite end is guided in arched grooves.
  • the double structure facilitates the relative oscillation of the upper part with respect to the lower part, thereby contributing to the damping of the impact of the rod on the ball, and the elimination of the energy associated with said movement, which would have a very negative impact on the integrity of the whole of the invention.
  • Figure 1. Shows a perspective view of the machine for the directed launch of balls, object of the invention.
  • Figure 2. Shows an elevation view of the - 5 -
  • Figure 3. Shows a plan view of the machine of the invention.
  • the machine for the directed launch of balls comprises a lower frame 1 with wheels 2 and an upper support structure 6 which is connected to frame 1 by four points 3, participating in this linkage also four springs 4 to dampen the transmission of energy to the lower frame 1 at the time of launching the ball.
  • the wheels 2 facilitate the movement of the whole machine.
  • the support structure 6 incorporates a launching device itself in charge of transmitting the movement to the ball, a device that has an electric motor 10 to which an eccentric 11 connected to a connecting rod 14 is connected with a terminal stud 15 linked to a curved structure plate rigid 16 integral with a rocker rod 8 against the resistance of a rear spring 12, rod 8 that articulates through an intermediate point 18, and is in charge of impacting on the ball to proceed with its launch.
  • the ball is placed on a launching or firing ramp defined by two parallel metal bars 7.
  • the radial stud 15 integral with the connecting rod 14 travels the entire length of the curved plate 16 and has fully retracted the main rod 8 against of the resistance of the rear spring 12, by continuing to rotate the eccentric 11, then the plate 16 is released by releasing all its accumulated energy by the aforementioned rear spring 12 connected to the lower end of the vertical rod 8, so that the spring energy 12 drags sharply forward to the rod 8 that will return to its initial resting position, abrupt movement this in - 6 -
  • This upper end section of the rod 8 will be located between the two bars 7 of the launching ramp.
  • Another regulation system for hitting the ball with a small rod 9 is implemented, which can be adjusted in length by means of a threaded element 23 to fix the position of said rod and which makes the ball can be positioned at different points along of the launching ramp, which causes the distance of the rod 8 to vary before hitting the ball.
  • the springs 4 are responsible for cushioning the impact of the ball by the rod at the time it occurs, so that the installation is prevented from being affected by that transmission of energy. Said cushioning mentioned above is complemented by a horizontal spring mechanism 5 placed at the front of the device responsible for receiving a second impact from the rod 8 after having transmitted a large part of its energy to the ball.
  • the double structure of the chassis facilitates the relative oscillation of the upper part 1 with respect to the lower part 6 thereof, thereby contributing to the - 7 -
  • another embodiment includes the possibility that the support guide of the launching ball or ramp until the moment of the hitting can be adjustable perpendicular to the direction of impact of the rod 8, whereby it is achieved a hit with ball effect, as desired.
  • Another preferred embodiment of the invention may incorporate a conventional ball feeding system, which provides balls to the throwing guide 7 as they are thrown by the action of the rod.
  • the incorporation of a timer is planned to schedule the launch of balls at constant time intervals.
  • a remote drive system can be incorporated, whereby the remote ball launching operation can be initiated according to the user's needs, which allows it to be operated by a distance sports coach when deemed appropriate. , taking into account the exercise that is being developed at all times.
  • a metal cover for the device is also contemplated, which will be attached to the main structure 6 by conventional joining elements, although said structure can be decorated with different shades according to the needs of the user.
  • the device provides a vertical regulation system of the main chassis or frame 1, thereby modifying the angle of impact of the rod to the ball, which affects the path that follows the ball after said impact.
  • the regulation consists of a telescopic coupling 22 - 8 -
  • the more delayed ends of the rods 7 of the launching ramp articulate in blind bushings or holes 24, while the opposite ends are located in arcuate guides 25.
  • the fixing of these rods 7 can be carried out by means of nuts 26 coupled to the threaded ends of those rods 7.

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Abstract

Machine for throwing balls incorporating a hinged vertical stem for striking the ball. At one end of this stem and securely connected thereto is a curved plate and at the other end the stem tilts on a spring. In addition, a motor rotates an eccentric which in its turn connects with a rod. At the free end of this rod is a radial lug which engages the curved plate of the stem in order to expand the spring and pivot the stem. When the lug disengages the plate due to the energy stored in the spring the stem strikes the ball.

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MAQUINA PARA EL LANZAMIENTO DIRIGIDO DE BALONES OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNMACHINE FOR THE DIRECTED LAUNCH OF BALLS OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención, según se expresa en el enunciado de esta memoria descriptiva, se refiere a una máquina para el lanzamiento dirigido de balones que se encuentra dentro del sector de la industria de equipamiento deportivo, de manera que con el dispositivo de la invención conseguimos el lanzamiento de balones de forma precisa.The present invention, as expressed in the statement of this specification, refers to a machine for the directed launch of balls that is within the sector of the sports equipment industry, so that with the device of the invention we achieve the launching balls accurately.
Así pues, el objetivo de la invención es una con una sencilla estructura, pero de una gran precisión y contundencia en el impacto sobre el balón a la hora de lanzarlo, destacando también el hecho de que la fuerza de impacto es regulable.Thus, the objective of the invention is one with a simple structure, but of great precision and forcefulness in the impact on the ball at the time of throwing it, also highlighting the fact that the impact force is adjustable.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN En la actualidad existen dispositivos para el lanzamiento de balones (ES 491159 y ES 2072735) , los cuales funcionan por accionamiento de un vastago, el cual oscila perpendiculármente según las agujas de un reloj impactando por su extremo libre sobre el balón que se ha colocado previamente sobre una pequeña base de asiento fija que forma parte del conjunto de la estructura del respectivo dispositivo.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION At present there are devices for launching balls (ES 491159 and ES 2072735), which operate by actuating a rod, which oscillates perpendicularly according to the hands of a clock impacting at its free end on the ball that It has been previously placed on a small fixed seat base that is part of the structure set of the respective device.
Estos dispositivos tienen el inconveniente, entre otros, de presentar un cierto grado de imprecisión en el inicio del lanzamiento, que repercutirá después evidentemente en la trayectoria seguida por el balón.These devices have the disadvantage, among others, of presenting a certain degree of inaccuracy at the start of the throwing, which will obviously have an impact on the trajectory followed by the ball.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNDESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Con el fin de alcanzar los objetivos y evitar los inconvenientes mencionados en los apartados anteriores, la invención propone una máquina para el lanzamiento dirigido de balones que se caracteriza porque se determina a partir de un bastidor con ruedas, sobre el que se acopla una estructura soporte superior que incorpora un característico dispositivo lanzador propiamente dicho. Este dispositivo se caracteriza porque comprende en - 3 -In order to achieve the objectives and avoid the inconveniences mentioned in the previous sections, the invention proposes a machine for the directed launch of balls characterized in that it is determined from a frame with wheels, on which a support structure is coupled superior that incorporates a characteristic launcher device itself. This device is characterized in that it comprises - 3 -
principio un elemento motor que hace girar a una excéntrica conectada, a una biela, por cuyo extremo libre cuenta con un tetón radial que se vincula con una placa curvada rígida solidaria de un vastago vertical que articula por un punto intermedio en la estructura metálica.In principle, a motor element that rotates an eccentric connected to a connecting rod, at the free end of which has a radial stud that is connected to a rigid curved plate integral with a vertical rod that articulates at an intermediate point in the metal structure.
El extremo inferior del vastago se conecta a un resorte amortiguador posterior que se engancha por su extremo libre en un punto de la estructura soporte.The lower end of the rod is connected to a rear shock spring that engages at its free end at a point in the support structure.
El tramo superior del vastago vertical está ubicado entre dos barras paralelas constitutivas de una rampa de lanzamiento del balón, el cual apoyará precisamente en esas dos barras .The upper section of the vertical rod is located between two parallel bars constituting a ball launching ramp, which will rest precisely on those two bars.
Así pues, cuando la excéntrica comienza a girar, el tetón radial solidario de la biela, hace bascular hacia atrás al vastago vertical en contra de la resistencia del resorte amortiguador posterior, de manera que llega un instante de tensión máxima de la placa radial, momento éste que la placa se libera del empuje del tetón radial manteniéndose el giro de la excéntrica y es cuando dicho resorte posterior imprime toda su energía acumulada sobre el vastago y éste sobre el balón que lo lanzará con toda la fuerza hacia delante basculando el vastago también hacia delante.Thus, when the eccentric begins to rotate, the radial rod integral with the connecting rod tilts the vertical rod backwards against the resistance of the rear damping spring, so that a moment of maximum tension of the radial plate arrives, moment this one that the plate is released from the thrust of the radial stud while maintaining the rotation of the eccentric and it is when said rear spring prints all its accumulated energy on the rod and this on the ball that will throw it with all the force forward tilting the rod also towards in front of.
El resorte de amortiguación posterior aparte de ayudar al lanzamiento del balón, también ayuda a amortiguar el final del impacto cuando el vastago recupera su posición inicial, ayudando a esta amortiguación un segundo mecanismo de resorte anterior sobre el cual contacta el vastago por encima de su punto de giro al final de su recorrido durante el lanzamiento.The rear damping spring apart from helping to launch the ball, also helps to dampen the end of the impact when the rod recovers its initial position, this damping helping a second anterior spring mechanism on which the rod contacts above its point Turn at the end of its course during launch.
Otra característica es que la posición del balón a lo largo de la rampa de lanzamiento se puede regular mediante un mecanismo posterior, de manera que gracias al mismo se regula la distancia existente entre el balón y el tramo superior del vastago en el momento del disparo, es decir, - 4 -Another feature is that the position of the ball along the launching ramp can be regulated by a subsequent mechanism, so that thanks to it, the distance between the ball and the upper section of the rod at the time of shooting is regulated, that is to say, - 4 -
momento en que libera la tensión del resorte posterior para proceder ¿al lanzamiento.moment in which it releases the tension of the later spring to proceed to the launch.
Existen otros cuatro resortes encargados de amortiguar el impacto del balón por parte del vastago en el momento que éste se produce, por lo que se evita que la instalación se vea afectada por esa transmisión de energía.There are four other springs responsible for cushioning the impact of the ball by the rod at the time it occurs, so that the installation is prevented from being affected by that transmission of energy.
Para el accionamiento del motor existe un interruptor doble de seguridad, así como un botón de apagado de emergencia del dispositivo. Además para facilitar el desplazamiento del dispositivo se han previsto unos brazos metálicos extensibles para permitir el movimiento del conjunto de la a través de sus ruedas solidarias del bastidor inferior.For the motor drive there is a double safety switch, as well as an emergency shutdown button for the device. In addition to facilitating the movement of the device, extensible metal arms have been provided to allow the movement of the whole of the unit through its solidarity wheels of the lower frame.
Otra característica de la invención es la posibilidad de poder variar la dirección del lanzamiento hacia la izquierda o hacia la derecha. Para ello un extremo de las dos varillas de la rampa de lanzamiento articulan, mientras que el extremo opuesto se guía en unas ranuras arqueadas .Another feature of the invention is the possibility of varying the direction of the launch to the left or to the right. For this, one end of the two rods of the launching ramp articulate, while the opposite end is guided in arched grooves.
Por último, cabe señalar que la doble estructura de la facilita la oscilación relativa de la parte superior respecto a la parte inferior, con lo que se contribuye a la amortiguación del impacto del vastago sobre el balón, y la eliminación de la energía asociada a dicho movimiento, lo que repercutiría muy negativamente en la integridad del conjunto de la de la invención.Finally, it should be noted that the double structure facilitates the relative oscillation of the upper part with respect to the lower part, thereby contributing to the damping of the impact of the rod on the ball, and the elimination of the energy associated with said movement, which would have a very negative impact on the integrity of the whole of the invention.
A continuación para facilitar una mejor comprensión de esta memoria descriptiva y formando parte integrante de la misma se acompañan unas figuras en las que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado el objeto de la invención.Next, in order to facilitate a better understanding of this descriptive report and forming an integral part thereof, some figures are attached in which the object of the invention has been shown as an illustrative and non-limiting nature.
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOSBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figura 1.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva de la máquina para el lanzamiento dirigido de balones, objeto de la invención. Figura 2.- Muestra una vista en alzado de lo - 5 -Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of the machine for the directed launch of balls, object of the invention. Figure 2.- Shows an elevation view of the - 5 -
representado en la figura anterior.represented in the previous figure.
Figura 3.- Muestra una vista en planta de la máquina de la invención.Figure 3.- Shows a plan view of the machine of the invention.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA FORMA DE REALIZACIÓN PREFERIDA Considerando la numeración adoptada en las figuras, la máquina para el lanzamiento dirigido de balones comprende un bastidor inferior 1 con ruedas 2 y una estructura soporte superior 6 que se conecta al bastidor 1 por cuatro puntos 3, participando en esta vinculación también cuatro resortes 4 para amortiguar la transmisión de energía al bastidor inferior 1 en el momento de producirse el lanzamiento del balón. Las ruedas 2 facilitan el desplazamiento del conjunto de la máquina.DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Considering the numbering adopted in the figures, the machine for the directed launch of balls comprises a lower frame 1 with wheels 2 and an upper support structure 6 which is connected to frame 1 by four points 3, participating in this linkage also four springs 4 to dampen the transmission of energy to the lower frame 1 at the time of launching the ball. The wheels 2 facilitate the movement of the whole machine.
La estructura soporte 6 incorpora un dispositivo lanzador propiamente dicho encargado de transmitir el movimiento al balón, dispositivo que cuenta con un motor eléctrico 10 al cual se conecta una excéntrica 11 asociada a una biela 14 con un tetón terminal 15 vinculado a una placa curvada de estructura rígida 16 solidaria de un vastago 8 basculante en contra de la resistencia de un resorte posterior 12, vastago 8 que articula por un punto intermedio 18, y está encargado de impactar sobre el balón para proceder a su lanzamiento.The support structure 6 incorporates a launching device itself in charge of transmitting the movement to the ball, a device that has an electric motor 10 to which an eccentric 11 connected to a connecting rod 14 is connected with a terminal stud 15 linked to a curved structure plate rigid 16 integral with a rocker rod 8 against the resistance of a rear spring 12, rod 8 that articulates through an intermediate point 18, and is in charge of impacting on the ball to proceed with its launch.
El balón es colocado sobre una rampa de lanzamiento o disparo definida por dos barras metálicas paralelas 7. Cuando el tetón radial 15 solidario de la biela 14 recorre la totalidad de la longitud de la placa curvada 16 y ha retraído totalmente al vastago principal 8 en contra de la resistencia del resorte posterior 12, al continuar girando la excéntrica 11, entonces se libera la placa 16 soltando de golpe toda su energía acumulada por el citado resorte posterior 12 conectado al extremo inferior del vastago vertical 8, de manera que la energía del resorte 12 arrastra bruscamente hacia delante al vastago 8 que volverá a su posición inicial de reposo, movimiento brusco éste en - 6 -The ball is placed on a launching or firing ramp defined by two parallel metal bars 7. When the radial stud 15 integral with the connecting rod 14 travels the entire length of the curved plate 16 and has fully retracted the main rod 8 against of the resistance of the rear spring 12, by continuing to rotate the eccentric 11, then the plate 16 is released by releasing all its accumulated energy by the aforementioned rear spring 12 connected to the lower end of the vertical rod 8, so that the spring energy 12 drags sharply forward to the rod 8 that will return to its initial resting position, abrupt movement this in - 6 -
el que se producirá el lanzamiento del balón a través del tramo extremo superior del vastago 8 recubierto de un material blando 17.which will produce the launch of the ball through the upper end section of the rod 8 covered with a soft material 17.
Este tramo extremo superior del vastago 8 estará ubicado entre las dos barras 7 de la rampa de lanzamiento.This upper end section of the rod 8 will be located between the two bars 7 of the launching ramp.
La retracción del vastago 8 hacia su posición de reposo que coincide con el lanzamiento del balón, es amortiguada por el citado resorte posterior 12, el cual puede ser intercambiable según la potencia de golpeo que se requiera.The retraction of the rod 8 towards its resting position that coincides with the launching of the ball, is damped by the aforementioned rear spring 12, which can be interchangeable according to the striking power required.
Se implementa además otro sistema de regulación del golpeo del balón con un pequeño vastago 9 el cual puede ser regulable su longitud mediante un elemento roscado 23 para fijar la posición de dicho vastago y que hace que el balón se pueda posicionar en diferentes puntos a lo largo de la rampa de lanzamiento, lo que hace que varíe la distancia que recorre al vastago 8 antes de impactar con el balón.Another regulation system for hitting the ball with a small rod 9 is implemented, which can be adjusted in length by means of a threaded element 23 to fix the position of said rod and which makes the ball can be positioned at different points along of the launching ramp, which causes the distance of the rod 8 to vary before hitting the ball.
Tal como se ha referido anteriormente, los resortes 4 se encargan de amortiguar el impacto del balón por parte del vastago en el momento que éste se produce, por lo que se evita que la instalación se vea afectada por esa transmisión de energía. Dicha amortiguación anteriormente citada se complementa por un mecanismo de resorte horizontal 5 colocado a la parte frontal del dispositivo encargado de recibir un segundo impacto del vastago 8 tras haber transmitido gran parte de su energía al balón.As previously mentioned, the springs 4 are responsible for cushioning the impact of the ball by the rod at the time it occurs, so that the installation is prevented from being affected by that transmission of energy. Said cushioning mentioned above is complemented by a horizontal spring mechanism 5 placed at the front of the device responsible for receiving a second impact from the rod 8 after having transmitted a large part of its energy to the ball.
Para el accionamiento del motor existe un interruptor doble 20 de seguridad así como un botón de apagado de emergencia 21 del dispositivo. Para facilitar el desplazamiento del dispositivo se tienen unos brazos metálicos extensible 13 para facilitar el movimiento de las ruedas 2 solidarias del bastidor inferior 1.For the motor drive there is a double safety switch 20 as well as an emergency shutdown button 21 of the device. To facilitate the movement of the device there are extendable metal arms 13 to facilitate the movement of the wheels 2 integral with the lower frame 1.
La estructura doble del chasis de la facilita la oscilación relativa de la parte superior 1 respecto a la parte inferior 6 del mismo, con lo que se contribuye a la - 7 -The double structure of the chassis facilitates the relative oscillation of the upper part 1 with respect to the lower part 6 thereof, thereby contributing to the - 7 -
amortiguación del impacto del vastago 8 y la eliminación de la energía asociada a dicho movimiento, lo que repercutiría muy negativamente en la integridad global del dispositivo.cushioning the impact of the rod 8 and the elimination of the energy associated with said movement, which would have a very negative impact on the overall integrity of the device.
Además, tal y como se ha dicho anteriormente otra forma de realización incluye la posibilidad de que la guía soporte del balón o rampa de lanzamiento hasta el momento del golpeo pueda ser regulable perpendicularmente a la dirección del impacto del vastago 8, con lo que se consigue un golpeo con efecto al balón, según se desee. Otra realización preferente de la invención puede incorporar un sistema de alimentación de balones convencional, el cual proporcione balones a la guía de lanzamiento 7 a medida que vayan siendo lanzados por la acción del vastago. En otra realización se prevé la incorporación de un temporizador para programar el lanzamiento de balones a intervalos de tiempo constantes.In addition, as previously mentioned, another embodiment includes the possibility that the support guide of the launching ball or ramp until the moment of the hitting can be adjustable perpendicular to the direction of impact of the rod 8, whereby it is achieved a hit with ball effect, as desired. Another preferred embodiment of the invention may incorporate a conventional ball feeding system, which provides balls to the throwing guide 7 as they are thrown by the action of the rod. In another embodiment, the incorporation of a timer is planned to schedule the launch of balls at constant time intervals.
En otra realización de la invención puede incorporarse un sistema de accionamiento a distancia, con lo que se puede iniciar la operación de lanzamiento de balones a distancia según las necesidades del usuario, lo que permite ser manejado por un entrenador deportivo a distancia cuando se considere oportuno, teniendo en cuenta el ejercicio que se esté desarrollando en cada momento. También se prevé la posibilidad de la incorporación de una cubierta metálica para el dispositivo, la cual irá sujeta a la estructura principal 6 mediante elementos de unión convencionales, si bien dicha estructura puede decorarse con diferentes tonalidades según las necesidades del usuario.In another embodiment of the invention a remote drive system can be incorporated, whereby the remote ball launching operation can be initiated according to the user's needs, which allows it to be operated by a distance sports coach when deemed appropriate. , taking into account the exercise that is being developed at all times. The possibility of incorporating a metal cover for the device is also contemplated, which will be attached to the main structure 6 by conventional joining elements, although said structure can be decorated with different shades according to the needs of the user.
El dispositivo prevé un sistema de regulación vertical del chasis o bastidor principal 1, con lo que se modifica el ángulo de impacto del vastago al balón, lo que repercute en la trayectoria que sigue al esférico tras dicho impacto. La regulación consiste en un acoplamiento telescópico 22 - 8 -The device provides a vertical regulation system of the main chassis or frame 1, thereby modifying the angle of impact of the rod to the ball, which affects the path that follows the ball after said impact. The regulation consists of a telescopic coupling 22 - 8 -
asociado a un elemento roscado 19 para fijar la altura requerida,para conseguir la inclinación deseada.associated with a threaded element 19 to set the required height, to achieve the desired inclination.
Con la implementación de la de la invención se pretende cubrir la totalidad completa de golpeos al balón, así como las diferentes posibilidades de automatización del mismo, las cuales han sido definidas anteriormente, con el fin de satisfacer las necesidades de los usuarios más exigentes .With the implementation of that of the invention it is intended to cover the complete totality of blows to the ball, as well as the different possibilities of automation thereof, which have been defined above, in order to meet the needs of the most demanding users.
Para poder variar la dirección del lanzamiento más hacia un lado u otro, los extremos más retrasados de las varillas 7 de la rampa de lanzamiento articulan en unos casquillos u orificios ciegos 24, mientras que los extremos opuestos se ubican en unas guías arqueadas 25. A su vez la fijación de estas varillas 7 se puede realizar mediante unas tuercas 26 acopladas en unos roscados extremos de esas varillas 7. In order to vary the direction of the launch more to one side or the other, the more delayed ends of the rods 7 of the launching ramp articulate in blind bushings or holes 24, while the opposite ends are located in arcuate guides 25. A in turn, the fixing of these rods 7 can be carried out by means of nuts 26 coupled to the threaded ends of those rods 7.

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REIVINDICACIONES 1.- MÁQUINA PARA EL LANZAMIENTO DIRIGIDO DE BALONES, que estando destinada para lanzar un balón desde una posición estática del mismo, se caracteriza porque comprende un dispositivo lanzador que se determina a partir de un vastago vertical (8) que articula por un punto intermedio (18) y del cual es solidaria una placa arqueadaCLAIMS 1.- MACHINE FOR THE DIRECTED LAUNCHING OF BALLS, which being designed to launch a ball from a static position, is characterized in that it comprises a throwing device that is determined from a vertical rod (8) that articulates by a point intermediate (18) and of which an arcuate plate is integral
(16) , la cual se vincula con un tetón radial (15) solidario del extremo de una biela (14) que se conecta por su extremo libre a una excéntrica (11) que gira mediante un elemento motor (10) , de manera que durante una porción angular de giro de la excéntrica (11) el vastago (8) bascula hacia atrás en contra de la resistencia de un resorte posterior(16), which is linked to a radial stud (15) integral with the end of a connecting rod (14) that connects at its free end to an eccentric (11) that rotates by means of a motor element (10), so that during an angular portion of rotation of the eccentric (11) the rod (8) tilts backwards against the resistance of a rear spring
(12) conectado en el extremo inferior del vastago (8) , de manera que cuando este vastago (8) alcanza una posición límite determinada por el giro de la excéntrica (11) , el vastago se libera basculando éste hacia delante a gran velocidad con toda su energía acumulada por el resorte posterior (12) , con lo cual el tramo extremo superior del vastago (8) golpeará con toda su fuerza al balón para impulsarlo hacia delante.(12) connected at the lower end of the rod (8), so that when this rod (8) reaches a limit position determined by the rotation of the eccentric (11), the rod is released by tilting it forward at high speed with all its energy accumulated by the rear spring (12), whereby the upper end of the rod (8) will hit the ball with full force to propel it forward.
2.- MÁQUINA PARA EL LANZAMIENTO DIRIGIDO DE BALONES, según la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque el dispositivo lanzador está acoplado en una estructura soporte (6) conectada en varios puntos de conexión (3) de forma oscilante a un bastidor inferior (1) , participando en esta conexión además unos resortes (4) que amortiguan la energía durante el impacto del balón.2. MACHINE FOR DIRECTED LAUNCHING OF BALLS, according to claim 1, characterized in that the launching device is coupled in a support structure (6) connected at various connection points (3) in an oscillating manner to a lower frame (1), participating in this connection also springs (4) that dampen the energy during the impact of the ball.
3.- MÁQUINA PARA EL LANZAMIENTO DIRIGIDO DE BALONES, según la reivindicación 2, caracterizada porque incluye una rampa de lanzamiento del balón determinada básicamente por dos barras paralelas (7) entre las cuales se ubica el tramo extremo superior del vastago (8) , rampa que está incorporada en la estructura soporte (6) . 3. MACHINE FOR THE DIRECTED LAUNCH OF BALLS, according to claim 2, characterized in that it includes a launching ramp of the ball basically determined by two parallel bars (7) between which the upper end section of the rod (8) is located, ramp which is incorporated in the support structure (6).
4.- MÁQUINA PARA EL LANZAMIENTO DIRIIGIDO DE BALONES, - 10 -4.- MACHINE FOR THE DIRECTED LAUNCH OF BALLS, - 10 -
según la reivindicación 3, caracterizada porque incluye un mecanismo de regulación de posicionamiento del balón a lo largo de la rampa, mecanismo que incorpora un vastago 9 guiado longitudinalmente que se inmoviliza mediante un elemento roscado (23) , de manera que en un extremo del citado vastago 9 hace tope el balón cuando está apoyado en la rampa (7) ,- todo ello en orden a regular la distancia de impacto del tramo superior del vastago (8) con respecto al balón. according to claim 3, characterized in that it includes a mechanism for regulating the positioning of the ball along the ramp, a mechanism that incorporates a longitudinally guided rod 9 that is immobilized by means of a threaded element (23), such that at one end of said rod 9 stops the ball when it is supported on the ramp (7), - all in order to regulate the impact distance of the upper section of the rod (8) with respect to the ball.
5.- MÁQUINA PARA EL LANZAMIENTO DIRIGIDO DE BALONES, según una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 2 a 4, caracterizada porque incluye un mecanismo amortiguador anterior de resorte (5) sobre el que contacta el vastago vertical (8) al final de su recorrido después de impactar sobre el balón, mecanismo incorporado en la estructura soporte superior (β) .5. MACHINE FOR DIRECTED LAUNCHING OF BALLS, according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that it includes an anterior spring damping mechanism (5) on which the vertical rod (8) contacts at the end of its travel after impact on the ball, mechanism incorporated in the upper support structure (β).
6.- MÁQUINA PARA EL LANZAMIENTO DIRIGIDO DE BALONES, según una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada porque incorpora unos brazos extensibles (13) que facilitan la manipulación del aparato.6. MACHINE FOR DIRECTED LAUNCHING OF BALLS, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it incorporates extendable arms (13) that facilitate the manipulation of the apparatus.
7.- MÁQUINA PARA EL LANZAMIENTO DIRIGIDO DE BALONES, según la reivindicación 6, caracterizada porque los brazos extensibles (13) están incorporados en la estructura soporte superior (6) . 7. MACHINE FOR DIRECTED LAUNCHING OF BALLS, according to claim 6, characterized in that the extendable arms (13) are incorporated in the upper support structure (6).
8.- MÁQUINA PARA EL LANZAMIENTO DIRIGIDO DE BALONES, según una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 2 a 7, caracterizada porque el bastidor inferior (1) incorpora ruedas (2) que permiten el desplazamiento del aparato.8. MACHINE FOR DIRECTED LAUNCHING OF BALLS, according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the lower frame (1) incorporates wheels (2) that allow the movement of the apparatus.
9.- MÁQUINA PARA EL LANZAMIENTO DIRIGIDO DE BALONES, según una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 2 a 8, caracterizada porque incorpora un mecanismo de regulación vertical (22) determinado por un acoplamiento telescópico asociado a elementos roscados (19) -para fijar la posición inclinada requerida de la rampa (7) . 9.- MACHINE FOR DIRECTED LAUNCHING OF BALLS, according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that it incorporates a vertical adjustment mechanism (22) determined by a telescopic coupling associated with threaded elements (19) -to fix the inclined position ramp required (7).
10.-. MÁQUINA PARA EL LANZAMIENTO DIRIGIDO DE BALONES, - 11 -10.-. MACHINE FOR DIRECTED LAUNCH OF BALLS, - eleven -
según una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada porque el tramo extremo superior del vastago de lanzamiento (8) incorpora un recubrimiento de material blando (17) . according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper end section of the launching rod (8) incorporates a soft material coating (17).
11.- MÁQUINA PARA EL LANZAMIENTO DIRIGIDO DE BALONES, según una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 3 a 10, caracterizada porque las barras paralelas (7) de la rampa de lanzamiento se acoplan articuladamente por sus extremos más retrasados en unos orificios (24) , mientras que los extremos opuestos se ubican en unas ranuras arqueadas (25) , a la vez que se incluyen unas tuercas (26) de fijación estable de las barras (7) que se acoplan en unos tramos extremos salientes más adelantados de tales barras (7) . 11.- MACHINE FOR DIRECTED LAUNCHING OF BALLS, according to any one of claims 3 to 10, characterized in that the parallel bars (7) of the launching ramp are articulated by their more delayed ends in holes (24), while that the opposite ends are located in arched grooves (25), while also including nuts (26) for stable fixing of the bars (7) that are coupled in more advanced projecting ends sections of such bars (7) .
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