WO2024034732A1

WO2024034732A1 - Shock-absorbing receive guard and foldable golf practice apparatus comprising same

Info

Publication number: WO2024034732A1
Application number: PCT/KR2022/016291
Authority: WO
Inventors: 유성민
Original assignee: 유성민
Priority date: 2022-08-08
Filing date: 2022-10-24
Publication date: 2024-02-15
Also published as: KR20240020374A

Abstract

Disclosed in the present invention are a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf practice apparatus comprising same, which comprise: a display frame which is arranged to be spaced a predetermined distance from a hitting position, and which has a display mounted therein; a sensor frame, which is provided at the top of the display frame so that a sensor embedded senses motion information about a golf ball hit at the hitting position; and a folding frame which is formed to be foldable at the bottom of the display frame, and which is folded toward the display when folded.

Description

Shock-absorbing receiving guard and foldable golf exercise machine including same

The present invention relates to a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same, and more specifically, to a golf exercise machine including a shock-absorbing receive guard that allows a ball hit on a screen golf course or screen baseball field to fall safely without rebound. will be.

Recently, as recreational sports that can be enjoyed indoors have been in the spotlight, screen game centers such as screen golf and screen baseball stadiums are appearing all over the area.

These screen game centers provide users with an environment similar to the real thing by displaying images on the screen, and are equipment that allows users to enjoy games indoors with a similar feeling as outdoors by using real equipment and balls.

Since the screen game center involves actually hitting the ball, the ball is sometimes launched at an incredibly fast speed, causing safety accidents. This applies to both screen golf courses and screen baseball fields.

For example, an accident may occur where a hit ball is repelled from its destination and bounces towards the user or damages surrounding objects, so the safety issue of whether the hit ball can be safely dropped to prevent it from bouncing in all directions is also seriously considered. .

In addition, as these screen golf courses are becoming widely available, screen golf courses not only have all the advantages of location and location of conventional indoor golf driving ranges, but also allow you to feel like you are playing golf at an outdoor golf course, so they are similar to those in general shopping malls. It is rapidly increasing around residential areas.

In addition, golf training machines that are slightly smaller are being installed in homes and offices.

However, there has always been a problem with these golf practice devices that it is difficult to introduce them into personal spaces because they occupy a large space. Specifically, since golf is a sport in which a golf ball is moved a certain distance, a realistic distance is required to create an environment similar to a golf course, so it is very difficult to bring it indoors unless it is a large house.

Even if you bring it into the home, there may be problems in that when not in use, it must be used compactly to reduce the space it occupies, and it must be able to be moved to avoid family members.

And since golf is a sport that requires not only putting but also approach and long shots, a simple putting machine is all that can be played at home or in the office.

Naturally, the reason for this is that important items such as home appliances and furniture can be damaged depending on the direction of the golf ball's impact.

Therefore, it is time to develop a golf practice device that can be folded to a compact size when not in use so that it can be used in personal spaces and can be used for hitting in addition to putting.

The present invention is an invention made to solve the problems of the prior art described above. It can be folded to reduce the space it occupies when not in use so that it can be used at home or in the office, and can also be moved within the home or office when folded. The purpose is to provide a golf practice device that has the size and weight possible and is equipped with a safety device to prevent surrounding objects from being damaged when hitting.

Additionally, the purpose is to provide a golf practice device that is safe from accidents by preventing a hit ball from bouncing in all directions.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

The shock absorbing receive guard of the present invention for achieving the above object and the foldable golf exercise machine including the same are formed as a mesh network structure as a receive guard that absorbs the force of a ball hit at the hitting position, and a receiving guard for receiving the ball. It is formed of an elastic body portion including an area and a mesh network structure, and is coupled to the elastic body portion at a portion extending from the receiving area to form a falling area, and accommodates the ball moved in the receiving area so that the ball is It may include an elastic auxiliary part formed to prevent it from being separated from the elastic main body.

And the elastic auxiliary part is coupled to the upper part of the elastic main body, and the upper part of the elastic main part and the top of the side part of the elastic main body are closed and the lower part of the space between the elastic main body part and the elastic auxiliary part is open. there is.

In addition, it may further include an edge portion formed at an edge of the elastic main body portion and the elastic auxiliary portion, and allowing the elastic auxiliary portion to be coupled to the elastic main body portion.

And the edge portion is coupled to the elastic body portion with the predetermined weight, so that even if the elastic body portion is deformed from its initial shape, it can be restored to its original shape.

Additionally, a detachable portion may be formed on a portion of the body so that the main body portion can be mounted at a target location.

And the receiving guard moves the hit ball from the receiving area of the elastic main body between the elastic main body and the elastic auxiliary part by the driving force, and then blocks the ball from being repelled by the elastic auxiliary part to the outside, thereby elasticizing the elastic body. It can be allowed to fall into the main body and the lower part of the elastic auxiliary part.

Additionally, the elastic body portion and the elastic auxiliary portion may be formed of a mesh network.

And a display frame that is disposed at a predetermined distance from the hitting position and has a display mounted therein, a sensor frame installed on an upper part of the display frame and having a built-in sensor that detects movement information of a golf ball launched from the hitting position, and the display. It may include a folding frame that is foldable at a lower end of the frame and folds toward the display when folded.

Additionally, the folding frame may be coupled to the lower end of the display frame with a rotation axis, extend long toward the hitting position, and be partially foldable along the length direction.

And the folding frame includes a first frame whose one end is hinged to the lower end of the display frame and a second frame whose one end is hinged to the other end of the first frame, and the second frame is positioned at the top of the first frame. When rotated and the second frame and the first frame are folded, the first frame may be folded into the display frame.

Additionally, the second frame may be formed to be long from one end to the other end, and a variable path with a narrow width may be formed in a portion along the length direction.

And the folding frame is equipped with mats of different materials mounted on the upper surface, and the mat is mounted on the first frame to absorb shock caused by a dropped golf ball, and is mounted on the second frame to cushion the golf club from the floor. It may include a resistance mat that resists impact hitting the surface and maintains the shape of the surface.

Additionally, the folding frame is formed at one end of the first frame, and may be provided with an auxiliary cushioning pad to prevent a ball launched from the hitting position from impacting the display.

And the sensor frame includes a tapered arm inclined upward from the top of the display frame toward the striking position, a shaft formed at an end of the tapered arm and parallel to the display frame, and coupled to the shaft to accommodate the sensor. Cases may be included.

Additionally, the case is coupled to the shaft with a hinge, so that the angle can be adjusted as the striking position changes.

The shock-absorbing receiving guard of the present invention to solve the above-described problems and the foldable golf practice device including the same can be used indoors and have the advantage of being foldable and stored when not in use, and the program can be controlled at the hitting position. It features a capable controller placed around the hitting position and includes a shock-absorbing receiving guard that ensures that the hit ball does not or makes minimal contact with the screen, allowing the hit ball to fall safely to the bottom of the screen without bouncing in all directions. It has the effect of making it happen.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a diagram for explaining the overall configuration of a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining that the second frame is folded toward the first frame in the shock-absorbing receive guard and the foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the folding of the first frame and the second frame toward the display frame in a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a view for explaining a side net installed in a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a view for explaining that locking parts are inserted into grooves to fix a side net in a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a shock absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a portion of the second frame is divided to form a variable path;

Figure 7 is a view for explaining that different mats are mounted on a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf practice machine folding frame including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 8 is a view for explaining that the shock absorbing receive guard and the mat of the foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention include a shock mat and a resistance mat;

Figure 9 is a diagram for explaining a shock-absorbing receive guard and a receive guard in a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining an auxiliary shock absorbing pad in a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 11 is a diagram for explaining a sensor frame in a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating the recognition of a golf ball by providing an infrared sensor and a camera inside the case in a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 13 is a diagram for explaining the overall configuration of the shock-absorbing receive guard and the receive guard in the foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a receiving area and a dropping area in a shock-absorbing receiving guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention, where the receive guard is attached and detached by a detachable unit;

FIG. 16 is a view illustrating the unfolded folding frame in a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to a modified embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a folded state of the folding frame in a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf practice machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention, where the receive guard is installed on a general golf driving range;

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an elastic body portion receiving a hit ball in a shock-absorbing receiving guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating movement upward by the driving force of a hit ball in a shock-absorbing receiving guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 21 is a view for explaining that a ball hit in a shock-absorbing receive guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention is prevented from being repelled to the outside by an elastic auxiliary part;

Figure 22 is a diagram for explaining a ball falling from a shock-absorbing receiving guard and a foldable golf exercise machine including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention, in which the object of the present invention can be realized in detail, will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In describing this embodiment, the same names and the same symbols are used for the same components, and additional description accordingly will be omitted.

The present invention relates to a foldable golf exercise machine, and its composition largely includes a display frame 100, a sensor frame 200, and a folding frame 300. The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a diagram for explaining the overall configuration of a foldable golf exercise machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the foldable golf exercise machine is largely comprised of a display frame 100, a folding frame 300 foldable at the bottom of the display frame 100, and a sensor frame 200 at the top of the display frame 100. You can see that they are connected.

A display is inserted inside the display frame 100 so that the golf game program can be driven and displayed as an image.

The program is largely divided into three modes: stroke, network, and practice range, and the detailed game configuration of stroke and network may be the same.

When selecting stroke or network, it is divided into three categories: short game, approach game, and putt game. The short game is one short game without any detailed division, the approach game is two types, 123 games and cola approach, and the putt game is cola game and goaling. It can consist of two games, for a total of five games.

The practice range consists of two areas: an approach practice range and a putt practice range. That is, you can play one of five games by selecting stroke or network mode, or choose one of the two practice ranges.

Game settings vary slightly by game and practice range, but you can set game details to suit your skills and preferences, including green speed, game difficulty, game background (map), and number of participants.

Additionally, users can link with mobile devices to share their game scores on mobile and compare the scores and rankings of other users registered on the network.

The games include short game (approach and putting), 123 games, cola (approach and putting), and goaling games. To briefly explain each game, short game is a game in which you can enjoy approach and putting together, and is similar to actual golf. It can proceed with the same rules.

In the previous description, the main information about putting and approach is described, but practice can also be done with short irons, and this is because the receiving guard 400, which will be described later, can reduce the impact of a hit ball on the display.

And the 123 game is a game in which one approach shot is made to the target area at a distance of 10m, 20m, and 30m, and the score is scored where the ball entered. It consists of a total of 4 rounds, and the score is obtained from a total of 12 shots. It is a game where the person who adds up all the points and gets the highest score wins.

In addition, the cola game is a game in which a cola zone of a designated distance is given for each round, and each player makes two approaches to send the ball into the designated cola zone, while the goal game uses a 10-hole scoring system similar to bowling and putsts twice per hole. It is a game where you add up the scores.

Meanwhile, the ball hit through the above games is directed toward the receiving guard 400 rather than the display, thereby reducing the impact on the display.

A receiving guard 400 may be formed in front of the display frame 100.

The receiving guard 400 is formed long from the sensor frame 200 to the bottom, and the upper end is fixed and the lower end has a degree of freedom. The receiving guard 400 is used to prevent a hit golf ball from impacting the display.

Meanwhile, the sensor frame 200 is installed on the upper part of the display frame 100 and can detect movement information of a golf ball launched from the hitting position.

The sensor frame 200 is formed to have an upward slope from the top of the display frame 100 toward the folding frame 300, and detects the ball speed and launch angle of a golf ball launched from the hitting position through various sensors inside. The sensed information is then provided to the program, and the program can reflect this information into the program, providing a sense of immersion and realism to the user.

Continuing, the present invention is a golf exercise machine, which is equipped with a program and structure to hit the golf ball, such as PUTTING and APPROACH, and has a side net to prevent the golf ball from hitting the golf club and going to the side. (500) can be installed.

The side net 500 has a mesh shape, is connected to the display frame 100, the sensor frame 200, and the controller 700, and may be formed with three vertices.

The side net 500 may be installed on either the left or right side depending on the user's choice, may be installed on both sides, or may not be installed, and may be easily removable.

The previously mentioned controller 700 consists of buttons for the user to operate the program at the hitting position, and is indicated by four buttons in this embodiment.

This allows the user to operate the program without leaving the striking position. The controller may be provided as a separate component adjacent to the hitting position, but the same button may be formed on the main body so that a user near the display frame 100 can operate it.

Next, the folding frame 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the folding of the second frame toward the first frame in the foldable golf exercise machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the folding of the second frame toward the first frame in the foldable golf exercise machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a diagram to explain that the first frame and the second frame are folded toward the display frame in a folded state.

The folding frame 300 is coupled to the lower end of the display frame 100 with a rotation axis, extends long toward the hitting position, and a portion of the folding frame 300 along the length direction may be foldable.

Specifically, the folding frame 300 includes a first frame 320 whose one end is hinged 322 to the lower end of the display frame 100, and a second frame whose one end is hinged to the other end of the first frame 320. It includes 340, and the second frame 340 is rotated to the top of the first frame 320, and the first frame 320 is in a folded state in which the second frame 340 and the first frame 320 are folded. This display frame 100 can be folded.

As shown, the first frame 320 and the second frame 340 have a hinge formed on the upper side in a vertical direction from the floor, so that the first frame 320 is in close contact with the second frame 340. When folded and the first frame 320 is folded into the display frame 100, the bottom surface of the second frame 340 may be folded to be parallel to the display frame 100.

At this time, the bottom surface of the second frame 340 and the display frame 100 may be in contact, or may be folded at a predetermined distance to prevent shock.

Additionally, the first frame 320 may have a height that decreases as it moves away from the display frame 100 along the length direction, that is, it may have a tapered shape.

The first frame 320 is formed to be lowered in height at a predetermined angle from the position coupled with the display frame 100 toward the second frame 340, and the second frame 340 is positioned at a distance from the first frame 320. It is formed long on the side, and steps are formed in some parts along the length, so they can have different heights.

The reason for this is that the second frame 340 is folded in close contact with the first frame 320 and has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. When folded with the display frame 100 according to the above shape, it can be folded into a compact shape.

And in the folded state, a fixing part (not shown) may be included so that the folding frame 300 can be maintained in close contact with the display frame 100.

The fixing part includes a latch (not shown) and a ring (not shown), and the latch may be formed on the side of the display frame 100 and the ring may be formed on the folding frame 300.

The ring may be formed on the side of the first frame 320, but may also be formed on the second frame 340.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing part is limited to being formed of a latch and a ring, but a magnetic material may be embedded in the bottom surface of the display frame 100 and the second frame 340 to maintain the folded state.

Meanwhile, as described above, the side net 500 may be connected to the sensor frame 200, the display frame 100, and the controller 700, respectively.

Please explain in detail through drawings.

Figure 4 is a diagram for explaining a side net installed in a foldable golf exercise machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 5 is a view showing locking parts inserted into a groove in a foldable golf exercise machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a drawing to explain how to fix the side net.

As shown in Figures 4 and 5, it is fixed to the lower part of the sensor frame 200, the lower part of the display frame 100, and the controller 700, respectively, to prevent the golf ball from heading to the side, and the sensor frame 200 This can be fixed to the lower part of the separate sensor frame 200, the lower part of the display frame 100, and the controller 700 through separate locking parts (B).

In this embodiment, the locking parts (B) are shown to be formed of bolts with threads, and threads are also formed in the sensor frame 200, the display frame 100, and the controller 700. A groove (H) is formed to form the locking parts. (B) can be combined.

However, the shape of the locking parts (B) can be replaced with a magnetic material and can be provided in various forms, so of course, the scope of rights is not limited.

Meanwhile, the sensor frame 200 is shown in FIG. 5 .

The sensor frame 200 is configured to include a tapered arm 220, a shaft 240, and a case 260, and details will be described later with reference to FIG. 11.

6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the detailed configuration of the folding frame 300.

The drawing can be described as follows.

Figure 6 is a diagram to explain that a variable path is formed in part by dividing the second frame in a foldable golf exercise machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 7 is a diagram showing a foldable golf exercise machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a diagram for explaining that different mats are mounted on a folding frame, and Figure 8 is a diagram for explaining that the mat of a foldable golf training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cushioning mat and a resistance mat.

As shown, in the folding frame 300, the second frame 340 is divided into a mixing path 340A, a variable path 340B, and a striking path 340C in a variable area where the width is narrowed in some parts along the longitudinal direction. indicated.

First, the mixing path 340A is from the hinge portion that is the boundary between the first frame 320 and the second frame 340 to the variable path 340B where the width of the second frame 340 gradually narrows, and the variable path ( 340B) refers to a path whose width is narrowed as the frames on both sides are tapered inward, and the hitting path 340C is the part that includes the position where the user hits the golf ball, and the frames on both sides pass through the variable path 340B. It refers to a path that remains parallel.

Meanwhile, a separate footrest 330 may be included adjacent to the side of the second frame 340.

The footrest 330 is in the form of a pad on which the user can stand for hitting, and can be placed on the side adjacent to the hitting path 340C in the second frame 340 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The footrest 330 may have a length and width along the longitudinal and width directions of the second frame 340, and the upper portion along the longitudinal direction has a corner portion on the side of the variable path 340B in the second frame 340. It is adjacent to and may be formed to be tapered to correspond to it.

Since the footrest 330 can be selectively placed on both the left and right sides of the second frame 340, it can have a shape in which the left and right sides are symmetrical around an imaginary line in the vertical direction passing through the center.

In this way, the fact that the footrest 330 can be arranged symmetrically on the left and right has the advantage of being able to be placed in both left-handed and right-handed batting seats, so that it can be used by both right-handed and left-handed users.

Meanwhile, the folding frame 300 may include

mats

360 and 380 made of different materials inside. A cushioning mat 360 is seated on the first frame 320 to absorb the shock caused by a dropped golf ball, and is seated on the second frame 340 to resist the impact of a golf club hitting the floor and maintain the shape of the surface. It may include a resistance mat 380 that does.

The shock absorbing mat 360 may be formed of a memory foam 370 material to cushion the impact, is inserted into the first frame 320 and adheres tightly, and the resistance mat 380 is made of a plurality of structure mats ( At least one STRUCTURE MATT 390 is provided, and the resistance mat 380 can be inserted into the second frame 340 and adhered tightly.

As shown in FIG. 8, the cushioning mat 360 may be formed of a memory foam material that is deformed from its initial shape by an external impact and then restored to its original shape, and the resistance mat 380 is a structure mat ( 390) may be stacked and arranged in a vertical direction.

Here, the structure mat 390 may be made of a material that does not generate a repulsive force even when the user hits a golf club and absorbs the impact of the hit while not easily deforming the ground. For example, it may be provided in the form of a laminated mesh net material. You can.

Meanwhile, as mentioned above, the receiving guards 400 are arranged parallel to each other at a predetermined distance from the display, and can prevent the hit golf ball from hitting the display directly or absorb the impact and allow it to fall into the first frame 320.

The receiving guard 400 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 9 .

Figure 9 is a diagram for explaining a receiving guard in a foldable golf exercise machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The receiving guard 400 is an elastic body portion 420 that has a mesh net shape and is sized to cover the display at a predetermined distance from the display, and has a mesh net attached to the upper part of the elastic body portion 420. It may include an elastic auxiliary part 440 provided on the upper part of the elastic main part 420 and a border 430 formed on the edges of the elastic main part 420 and the elastic auxiliary part 440 so as to have a double structure.

The elastic body portion 420 is provided to be detachable from the sensor frame 200, and a weight is sewn to the edge 430, allowing the receiving guard 400 to quickly return to its downwardly stretched shape.

For example, the receiving guard 400 is deformed due to the impact of a hit golf ball, and then the golf ball falls, and the elastic body portion 420 and the elastic auxiliary portion 440 quickly return to their original shape by the edge 430. It can be.

Here, the edge 430 may have a weight formed only on a portion of the edge 430 of the elastic body portion 420 and the elastic auxiliary portion 440, or the weight may be formed on the entire edge 430.

Additionally, the portion where the elastic auxiliary portion 440 is coupled to the elastic body portion 420 may be coupled to the top and sides of the elastic body portion 420 in a knotted form.

The reason why the elastic auxiliary part 440 is provided on the upper part of the receiving guard 400 is that the golf ball that is hit and rises from the hitting position as in the approach occurs in a situation where it rides up the elastic body part 420. In this case, the elastic body part 420 rises. This is to allow the golf ball to move between the part 420 and the elastic auxiliary part 440 and then fall.

Since the dropped ball may impact the edge of the first frame 320 or the display, an auxiliary cushioning pad 344 may be further included.

This will be explained in detail with reference to Figure 10.

Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining an auxiliary cushioning pad in a foldable golf exercise machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Specifically, a hinge 322 in which the first frame 320 and the display frame 100 are coupled together with the auxiliary cushioning pad 344, and a groove 346 formed in the open upper part of the space into which the auxiliary cushioning pad 344 is inserted. It may further include.

The groove 346 is formed between the hinges 322 formed on both ends of the first frame 320 to expose the upper part of the auxiliary cushioning pad 344, and allows the falling golf ball to fall on the first frame 320. This is to prevent it from bouncing outward.

Therefore, it would be desirable for the auxiliary cushioning pad 344 to be positioned vertically below the elastic body portion 420 and the elastic auxiliary portion 440, and the auxiliary cushioning pad 344 may be formed of the same material as the cushioning mat 360. For example, it may be made of a material such as ELASTOMER or memory foam.

Meanwhile, the sensor frame 200 will be described through the following drawings.

Figure 11 is a diagram for explaining a sensor frame in a foldable golf training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The sensor frame 200 includes tapered arms 220 inclined upward from the top of the display frame 100 toward the hitting position, and is formed long so that both ends are fixed to a pair of tapered arms 220 and are parallel to the display frame 100. It may include a shaft 240 forming a , and a case 260 that is coupled to the shaft 240 and accommodates the sensor.

Case 260 may include an infrared sensor 264 and at least two cameras 262 therein.

The infrared sensor 264 may be used to detect the position of the golf ball hit regardless of the surrounding brightness, and the camera 262 may be used to detect the speed of the golf ball.

Accordingly, the case 260 can detect information about the golf ball moving within the range from the display to the hitting position.

The details of determining the position of the golf ball as described above will be explained in detail with reference to FIG. 12.

According to a modified example of the present invention, the case 260 may be hinged to the shaft 240 and may rotate along the circumferential direction of the shaft 240.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the length of the folding frame 300 becomes longer, the hitting position moves away from the sensor frame 200, so the case 260 can be rotated to detect the golf ball being hit at the hitting position. This is to do so.

Accordingly, the folding frame 300 may be disposed in a position where the extension frame 340E extends from the second frame 340 along the direction from the first frame 320 to the second frame 340.

In explaining the present invention, the case 260 is a feature of the present invention for detecting a hit ball, and can detect a golf ball hit along the longitudinal direction of the folding frame 300, so that the case 260 can detect a golf ball hit along the longitudinal direction of the folding frame 300, and thus the case 260 can detect a hit golf ball or This can have the effect of being able to equally detect golf balls hit from the left batting position.

Meanwhile, it was described above that the foldable golf exercise machine according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a camera 262 and an infrared sensor 264 to determine the ball speed and launch angle of the golf ball.

The explanation will be made with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating how a foldable golf training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with an infrared sensor 264 and a camera 262 inside the case to recognize a golf ball.

The infrared sensor 264 uses a binocular parallax method that leaves left and right gaps based on the center of the camera 262, like the human eye.

As shown, assuming that there is a virtual straight line at the center of the case 260 inside the case 260, a camera 262 and an infrared sensor 264 are formed symmetrically on both sides around the virtual straight line. .

Here, there are 12 infrared sensors 264, and they are arranged in 6 rows of 2 on both sides of the virtual straight line.

And it can be seen that the infrared sensor 264 is arranged at an angle from the camera 262 to both sides of the case 260.

Specifically, the infrared sensor 264 is arranged long from one end adjacent to the camera 262 toward the side of the case 260, and may have a downward slope from the striking position along the screen direction.

The reason for this is to determine the position where the golf ball is moving, so that the position where the golf ball has moved can be determined in the order from the infrared sensor 264 adjacent to the camera 262 to the infrared sensor 264 formed on both sides of the case 260. there is.

Assuming that a random location captured in the field of view of both cameras 262 is the location where the golf ball is placed, the location of the golf ball in the two images may differ due to the left and right spacing.

If the actual position and rotation information of each camera 262 are known, the 3D position can be obtained by reducing the feature points of the image captured by the camera 262 in this configuration back to the 3D position.

The range and speed at which the camera 262 recognizes the golf ball are as follows.

In the case of the camera 262, the camera speed for reading approach shots at close range was determined to be 200 frames per camera, which can obtain the position of at least 7 points based on the recognition area for a ball flying a maximum distance of 50 to 60 m. In order to obtain a reliable value when calculating the speed of the ball, the speed is calculated internally only when the value is 4 points or more, which meets the conditions.

To enhance the camera 262, black and white is used rather than color, which has a speed advantage of about 4 times that of extracting color images.

Grayscale = brightness value from 0 to 255, 1 byte per pixel (calculating approximately 300,000 pixels based on 640*480 resolution) Color image = 4 bytes per pixel (calculating approximately 1.2 million pixels based on 640*480 resolution).

Sensing a golf ball with the above specifications can be accomplished in 9 steps.

1. Standby stage: This is a state in which nothing is done and heat generation and power consumption are reduced until the next command.

2. Collection step: Within the region of interest (ROI), all pixel groups with brightness higher than that of a ball are collected as candidates predicted to be a golf ball. The area of interest is a part of the area visible from the camera to be intensively inspected, and is designated in the calibration stage.

3. Detection step: First filtering is performed to determine whether each collected candidate falls below or exceeds the standard value by measuring the diameter of the long side, and secondary filtering is performed to determine whether the remaining candidates have a shape close to a circle, resulting in a golf ball. This is the step to determine the presence or absence of .

4. Preparation stage: Once you have found the golf ball, this is the stage where you attempt to obtain an accurate position by fitting the area for the ball.

4-1. Preparation complete stage: If the ball continues to be found in the fitting area for a certain period of time, it can be judged that it has not moved and the ball is considered ready to be hit. This is the stage where the movement of the ball is analyzed.

4-2. Preparation failure stage: If the position of the ball changes before a certain period of time has elapsed, it is judged to be continuously rolling or in the air, and it is an analysis failure stage.

5. Analysis preparation step: This is the step to create an area that barely contains the pixel group of the ball at rest, designate this as a fitting area, and check whether the ball is continuously detected when the area is examined.

6. Trigger stage: If the ball that was detected in the fitted area until the previous frame is not visible, it is assumed that the ball has moved somewhere, and the process switches to the recording stage where images for a certain period of time are recorded and stored in the current frame.

7. Recording stage: This is the stage where images are recorded, collected, and stored sequentially according to time. Once recording is completed, the recorded video is converted to the analysis stage.

8. Analysis stage: This is the stage where the recorded video is sorted by time to identify the ball’s displacement and calculate its speed.

8-1. Analysis success step: If a sufficient number of balls are secured in each recorded frame, valid data that is not too far apart in time are filtered out of the position values of each ball. The speed, height, and direction angle are calculated by considering the position and time relationship of this data. Afterwards, it transitions to the completion stage.

8-2. Analysis failure stage: If the number of balls is less than a certain number during the analysis time, it is judged that there was a missed swing or the ball was pushed and converted to the failure stage.

9. Completion Step: After providing all analytical data to the content, process success.

inform. This is the stage where it switches to the standby state.

10. Failure stage: This is a stage that goes through to restart from the initial stage for various reasons. This is a stage that switches to the waiting stage after notifying the failure.

Meanwhile, the shape of the frame may be modified according to a modified embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention is a diagram showing a receiving guard 400 used in an indoor practice range equipped with a screen, such as a screen golf course or screen baseball field, and a display frame 100 on which the receiving guard 400 is installed.

The display frame 100 here refers to a frame into which a display is inserted, and the receiving guard 400 can be detachably mounted on the display frame 100.

Please refer to the drawings for detailed explanation.

Figure 13 is a diagram for explaining that the receive guard 400 can be provided in various devices in the shock-absorbing receive guard 400 and the golf training machine 10 including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 14 is a diagram for explaining the overall configuration of the shock-absorbing receive guard 400 and the golf training machine 10 including the shock-absorbing receive guard 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the shock-absorbing receive guard 400 and the golf exercise device 10 including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention are a receive guard 400 that absorbs the force of a ball hit at the hitting position, and includes a mesh network. It is formed in a structure and includes an elastic body portion 420 that includes a receiving area 422 for receiving the ball, and a mesh network structure, and an elastic body portion 420 in a part extending from the receiving area 422. They may be combined to form a drop area 424 and include an elastic auxiliary part 440 formed to accommodate the ball moved in the receiving area 422 and prevent the ball from being separated from the elastic body part 420.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the elastic body portion 420 has the shape of a mesh network, is disposed at a predetermined distance from the screen image, and when the hit ball contacts the elastic body portion 420, the elastic body portion ( As the shape of the ball 420 is deformed, it absorbs shock, and rises upward through the elastic main body 420 due to the speed, driving force, and inertia of the ball. The elastic auxiliary part 440 is provided to prevent the ball from escaping to the top. It may be coupled to the upper part of the elastic body portion 420.

Here, the elastic auxiliary part 440 is coupled to the elastic main body 420 not only at the top but also at the side. In this case, the elastic auxiliary part 440 may be coupled to the elastic main part 420 at least partially along the vertical direction.

As shown in FIG. 14, the elastic auxiliary part 440 has a knot region 442 coupled to the upper side of the side coupled to the elastic body portion 420 and is free from being coupled to the elastic body portion 420 at the bottom of the knot region 442. It may include area 444.

This is to prevent the ball that has climbed between the elastic main body 420 and the elastic auxiliary part 440 from getting caught between them and not being able to fall.

And Figure 14 is for explaining the receiving area 422 and the falling area 424 in the receiving guard 400 in the shock absorbing receiving guard 400 and the golf training device 10 including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a drawing, and FIG. 15 illustrates how the receive guard 400 is attached and detached from the shock-absorbing receive guard 400 and the golf training machine 10 including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention by the attachment and detachment portion (B). This is a drawing for

Here, the drop area 424 is formed by the elastic auxiliary part 440 being coupled to the upper part of the elastic main body 420, and the upper part of the elastic main part 420 and the top of the side part of the elastic main part 420 are closed and the elastic auxiliary part is coupled to the upper part of the elastic main part 420. The lower part of 440 may be open and connected to the receiving area 422.

This means that the hit ball transmits an impact to the receiving area 422 of the elastic body portion 420, and the ball continues to rise upward, is inserted into the falling area 424, and then falls downward.

Additionally, the receiving area 422 and the falling area 424 may be formed of different materials.

For example, the receiving area 422 receives a hit ball and has the speed and momentum of the ball, and due to this inertia, the receiving area 422 can move upward.

The falling area 424 is made of a material with a relatively high coefficient of friction compared to the receiving area 422, and can trap the ball moved between the elastic main body 420 and the elastic auxiliary part 440, causing it to lose force. Afterwards, the ball may fall to the bottom.

Meanwhile, an edge portion 430 is formed on the edges of the elastic body portion 420 and the elastic auxiliary portion 440 and allows the elastic auxiliary portion 440 to be coupled to the elastic body portion 420.

The edge portion 430 has a predetermined weight and is coupled to the elastic body portion 420, so that the elastic body portion 420 can be restored to its original shape even if it is deformed from the original shape.

Accordingly, the edge portion 430 may include weights therein, and more weights may be disposed toward the bottom along the vertical direction of the elastic body portion 420 than at the top.

Alternatively, the weight may be placed only on the side of the receiving area 422.

The edge portion 430 according to a modified embodiment of the present invention may include a long wire formed on the side thereof.

Additionally, the edge portion 430 may be formed to be detachable by having a detachable portion B formed on a portion of the edge portion 430 so that the elastic body portion 420 can be mounted at the target position.

Here, the detachable portion B may be formed on the rear of the edge portion 430 located at the top of the elastic body portion 420, and may enable the elastic body portion 420 to be mounted at a target location.

For this purpose, the detachable part (B) may be in the form of Velcro, and may be provided in various forms as long as it is detachable.

Subsequently, the detachable part B is disposed between the elastic main body 420 and the elastic auxiliary part 440 so that the elastic auxiliary part 440 can be detachably attached to the elastic main body 420.

FIG. 16 is a view illustrating the unfolded folding frame 300 in the shock-absorbing receive guard 400 and a golf training machine including the same according to a modified embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 is an embodiment of the present invention. This is a drawing to explain how the folding frame 300 is folded in a portable golf exercise machine according to an example.

As shown, the golf exercise machine 10 according to the modified embodiment has a display formed at the top and a space S formed at the bottom.

And a folding frame 300 is rotatably coupled to the bottom of the display frame 100, and the folding frame 300 is provided with a first frame 320 and a second frame 340, and in a modified embodiment, the folding frame 300 is rotatably coupled to the bottom of the display frame 100. The back of the second frame 340 and the back of the first frame 320 may be folded so that they contact each other.

Therefore, when the folding frame 300 is inserted into the space S, the upper surface of the second frame 340 will be exposed.

After the folding frame 300 is folded in this way, the space S can be closed with a cover.

In a modified example of the present invention, a cover (C) may be additionally included.

The cover (C) has a panel shape and is rotatably coupled to the upper part of the space (S), that is, the lower part of the display frame (100), so that if the folding frame (300) is inserted into the space (S), it can close the space (S). You can.

The cover (C) can be connected to the interior of the space (S) and the cylinder, and the deployed state can be fixed.

And when the cover (C) is deployed, a receiving guard 400 may be mounted on the end facing the hitting position.

The receiving guard 400 is provided to be detachable from the cover C and may be detached using, for example, Velcro.

As shown in Figure 17, when the folding frame 300 is inserted into the space (S) and the cover (C) closes the space (S), the display frame 100 and the cover (C) are compactly folded when forming a vertical plane. This can be.

Meanwhile, the shock-absorbing receive guard 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be installed separately in a place such as an indoor golf driving range.

Figure 18 is a diagram for explaining that the shock-absorbing receive guard 400 and the golf training machine 10 including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention have the receive guard 400 installed on a general golf driving range.

As shown, it can be seen that the receiving guard 400 is installed in front of the indoor golf course screen.

This means that the receive guard 400 according to the present invention can be installed in a detachable manner, so it can be installed in any position. As shown, since it is spaced a certain distance from the screen, it has the effect of protecting the screen from hit golf balls. .

In addition, by using the receive guard 400 according to the present invention, the problem of lower resolution when adopting an existing shock-resistant screen can be solved.

And, as previously mentioned, it was explained that the hit golf ball can be prevented from being bounced to the side or towards the user by the receiving guard 400.

This principle will be explained through the drawing below.

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating the elastic body portion receiving a hit ball in the shock-absorbing receive guard 400 and the golf training device 10 including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 20 is a view illustrating the present invention. It is a diagram for explaining the upward movement by the driving force of a ball hit in the shock-absorbing receive guard 400 and the golf training device 10 including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 21 is an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram to explain that a ball hit in the shock absorbing receiving guard 400 and the golf training machine 10 including the same is prevented from being repelled to the outside by the elastic auxiliary part 440, and FIG. 22 is an example of the present invention. This is a diagram to explain how a ball falls from the shock absorbing receiving guard 400 and the golf training device 10 including the same according to the embodiment.

As shown, the ball hit by the user moves toward the display and hits the elastic body portion 420. Since the elastic body portion 420 is made of an elastic material, it can primarily absorb shock as its shape is deformed, and then the ball can fall to the bottom.

However, since the lower end of the elastic body 420 is a free end, the ball may move upward along the surface of the elastic body 420 because the ball's driving force still remains while being pushed back.

The ball moved as described above is accommodated between the elastic body portion 420 and the elastic auxiliary portion 440, and the upper portions of the elastic body portion 420 and the elastic auxiliary portion 440 are closed by the edge portion 430. The ball may exhaust power by contacting the back of the elastic auxiliary part 440 facing the front of the elastic main body 420.

Through this principle, the ball hit by the user in contact with the elastic body portion 420 and the elastic auxiliary portion 440 according to the present invention may fall downward as shown in FIG. 18.

As described above, the preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been examined, and the fact that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms in addition to the embodiments described above without departing from the spirit or scope thereof is recognized by those skilled in the art. It is self-evident to them. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be regarded as illustrative and not restrictive, and thus the present invention is not limited to the above description but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

As a receiving guard that absorbs the force of a ball hit at the hitting position,

An elastic body portion formed of a material having elastic force and including a receiving area for receiving the ball;

It is formed of a material with elastic force, and is coupled to the elastic body portion at a portion extending from the receiving area to form a falling area, and accommodates the ball moved in the receiving area to prevent the ball from being separated from the elastic body portion. Characterized in that it includes an elastic auxiliary portion formed to prevent,

Shock absorbing receiving guard.
According to paragraph 1,

The elastic auxiliary part,

It is coupled to the upper part of the elastic body part, and the upper part of the elastic main body part and the upper end of the side part of the elastic main body part are closed, and the lower part of the space between the elastic main body part and the elastic auxiliary part is provided to be open,

Shock absorbing receiving guard.
According to paragraph 2,

Characterized in that it further comprises an edge portion formed on an edge of the elastic main body portion and the elastic auxiliary portion, and allowing the elastic auxiliary portion to be coupled to the elastic main body portion.

Shock absorbing receiving guard.
According to paragraph 3,

The border portion,

Characterized in that it is coupled to the elastic main body with a predetermined weight, so that the elastic main body is restored to the original shape even if it is deformed from the original shape.

Shock absorbing receiving guard.
In the third,

The border portion,

Characterized in that a detachable part is formed in a part so that the main body part can be mounted at the target position,

Shock absorbing receiving guard.
According to paragraph 2,

The receiving guard is,

The ball is moved from the receiving area of the elastic main body between the elastic main body and the elastic auxiliary part by the driving force of the ball, and then blocks the ball from being repelled to the outside, causing it to fall to the lower part of the elastic main body and the elastic auxiliary part. to,

Shock absorbing receiving guard.
According to paragraph 1,

Characterized in that the elastic body portion and the elastic auxiliary portion are formed of a mesh network,

Shock absorbing receiving guard.
A display frame disposed at a predetermined distance from the hitting position and having a display mounted therein;

A sensor frame installed on an upper part of the display frame and having a built-in sensor that detects movement information of a golf ball launched from the hitting position;

a folding frame that is formed to be foldable at a lower end of the display frame and folds toward the display when folded; and

Comprising the shock absorbing receiving guard of claim 1 or 5,

The shock-absorbing receive guard is mounted on the display frame and arranged to cover the display, and reduces impact from a ball hit at the hitting position to the display.

A foldable golf practice machine.
According to clause 8,

The shock absorbing receive guard is,

Characterized in that the upper part is mounted on the display frame, and the lower surface is formed as a free end,

A foldable golf practice machine.
According to clause 8,

The shock absorbing receive guard is,

Characterized in that the display frame is detachably mounted,

A foldable golf practice machine.
According to clause 8,

The folding frame is,

Characterized in that it is coupled to the lower end of the display frame with a rotation axis, extends long toward the hitting position, and is formed to be foldable in a portion along the length direction.

A foldable golf practice machine.
According to clause 11,

The folding frame is,

a first frame whose one end is hinged to the lower end of the display frame; and

It includes a second frame, one end of which is hinged to the other end of the first frame,

The second frame is rotated above the first frame, and the first frame is folded into the display frame while the second frame and the first frame are folded.

A foldable golf practice machine.
According to clause 12,

The second frame is,

Characterized in that a variable path is formed that is long from one end to the other end and narrows in part along the length.

A foldable golf practice machine.
According to clause 12,

The folding frame is,

Mats of different materials are placed on the upper surface,

The mat is,

A cushioning mat that is seated on the first frame and absorbs shock caused by a dropped golf ball; and

Characterized in that it includes a resistance mat that is seated on the second frame to resist the impact of a golf club hitting the floor and maintain the shape of the surface.

A foldable golf practice machine.
According to clause 12,

The folding frame is,

Characterized in that an auxiliary cushioning pad is formed at one end of the first frame and is provided to prevent a ball launched from the hitting position from impacting the display,

A foldable golf practice machine.
According to clause 8,

The sensor frame is,

a tapered arm formed at an upper portion of the display frame to be inclined upward toward the striking position;

a shaft formed at an end of the tapered arm and parallel to the display frame; and

Characterized in that it is coupled to the shaft and includes a case accommodating the sensor,

A foldable golf practice machine.
According to clause 16,

In the above case,

It is coupled to the shaft with a hinge, and the angle is adjusted as the hitting position changes.

A foldable golf practice machine.