公开(公告)号：EP4374938A2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-29

申请号：EP24169887.7

申请日：2020-09-18

申请人： Topgolf International, Inc.

发明人： BURDETTE, Brian David ,  MACAULAY, Andrew David ,  LOVEJOY, Clinton Scott ,  MINER, William Kevin ,  CHEN, Theodore YuChiang ,  SEMSAK, Mark Joseph ,  DENK, Gabriel Heath ,  PENDLETON, Justin Dean ,  RODERMAN, Brian Lee ,  SINGER, David Christopher ,  GEISLER, Clifton Frederick ,  THIBEAULT, Scott Michael ,  WANG, Frances Meng

IPC分类号： A63B102/32

CPC分类号： G09F23/0066 ,  A63B2220/8920130101 ,  A63B2102/3220151001 ,  A63B24/0003 ,  A63B2071/06320130101 ,  A63B2220/83320130101 ,  A63B24/0075 ,  A63B2024/003720130101 ,  A63B2225/5420130101 ,  A63B2024/003420130101 ,  A63B2220/80520130101 ,  A63B2220/80820130101 ,  A63B2209/0020130101 ,  A63B2071/069420130101 ,  A63B71/0622 ,  A63B2225/2020130101 ,  A63B2220/2020130101 ,  A63B2220/80620130101 ,  A63B2225/7420200801 ,  A63B2209/1420130101 ,  A63B47/002 ,  A63B2047/00420130101 ,  A63B57/00

摘要： A golf ball dispenser includes: a receptacle configured to hold multiple golf balls; a passageway connecting an outlet of the golf dispenser with the receptacle; a gateway coupled between the passageway and the receptacle to restrict a passage of the multiple golf balls into the passageway, the gateway being selectively moveable to allow a golf ball to pass into the passageway for delivery to a tee area; and a display device embedded in the golf ball dispenser to present at least information regarding the golf ball in flight after the golf ball is hit from the tee area. Further, methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for use with such golf ball dispensers, can control holding and dispensing of golf balls at a golf facility, e.g., a driving range.

公开(公告)号：EP2391427A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-07

申请号：EP10706328.1

申请日：2010-02-01

申请人： China Industries Limited

发明人： TAYLOR, Graeme

IPC分类号： A63B65/12 ,  A63B69/40 ,  A01K15/02

CPC分类号： A63B69/40 ,  A01K15/02 ,  A01K15/025 ,  A63B47/002 ,  A63B65/12 ,  A63B69/406 ,  A63B69/407 ,  A63B2208/12 ,  A63B2208/14

摘要： Apparatus for projecting an object such as a ball is described. The apparatus comprises a support for the object to be projected, an impeller assembly configured to transfer energy to the object to project it away from the apparatus; and an actuating mechanism operable by a user interaction with the apparatus. The impeller assembly may be driven mechanically by the actuating mechanism by transfer of energy input by the user interaction. The apparatus may be used for an animal and in particular a dog. The described apparatus removes the need for a further power supply and so avoids unnecessary energy consumption and provides advantages in relation to cost, reliability, and longevity. Embodiments of the invention are modular in nature which greatly assists in training the animal to use the apparatus.

公开(公告)号：EP2280771A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-09

申请号：EP09738377.2

申请日：2009-04-24

申请人： Read, Tony

发明人： Read, Tony

IPC分类号： A63B47/00 ,  A63B55/02

CPC分类号： A63B47/002

摘要： A golf ball dispenser is disclosed comprising a cavity for storing a plurality of golf balls (4). The dispenser comprises an exit opening (6) through which the balls (4) are dispensed and an ejection lever (8) for ejecting a golf ball (4a) through the exit opening (6) when activated. The dispenser and lever (8) are configured so that as the lever (8) is moved towards the exit opening (6) so as to dispense a first ball (4a) the lever (8) clamps the next ball (4b) to be dispensed within the dispenser so as to prevent the next ball (4b) from moving towards the exit opening (6).

公开(公告)号：EP2069034A2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-17

申请号：EP07823910.0

申请日：2007-09-21

申请人： Soccer Circus (Braehead) LLP

发明人： WILKINS, Geoff

IPC分类号： A63B47/02 ,  B65G47/14 ,  A63B69/00 ,  A63B63/00

CPC分类号： A63B47/025 ,  A63B24/0021 ,  A63B47/002 ,  A63B63/00 ,  A63B63/007 ,  A63B69/002 ,  A63B71/022 ,  A63B71/0669 ,  A63B2024/0037 ,  A63B2024/004 ,  A63B2047/004 ,  A63B2063/001 ,  A63B2063/065 ,  A63B2071/0694 ,  A63B2243/0025 ,  B65G15/44 ,  B65G21/2054 ,  B65G47/1471

摘要： An apparatus for delivering balls is disclosed. The apparatus has a pair of conveyors for balls (specifically footballs) that follow a conveyor path. There is a collection area or sump that receives balls and the path of the conveyor passes through the sump area at an angle inclined to the horizontal. The exit to the sump has a travel limiting device to prevent any balls from leaving sump area unless they are correctly engaged with said conveyor. The balls are delivered to a sports apparatus for use as part of a game or sports themed attraction.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于传递球的设备。 该设备具有一对传送带，用于跟随传送路径的球（特别是橄榄球）。 有一个收集区域或集水槽接收球，并且传送带的路径以与水平倾斜的角度穿过集水区。 除非它们正确地与所述输送机接合，否则通往集油槽的出口具有行程限制装置以防止任何球离开集油区。 球被运送到运动装置以用作游戏或体育主题的吸引力的一部分。

公开(公告)号：EP2049208A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-22

申请号：EP07769006.3

申请日：2007-07-25

申请人： Knes of Sweden AB

发明人： KNEZ, Jordan

IPC分类号： A63B47/00

CPC分类号： A63B47/002 ,  A63B2047/004

摘要： The present invention relates to a device in an automatic facility for storing golf balls and, as desired, dispensing a number of golf balls which comprises a magazine with a number of mutually laterally disposed and substantially parallel golf ball paths, in which the golf balls rest and which slope down towards a discharge chute leading to a delivery point, the golf ball paths discharging at a cradle (11) which is in the form of a rail (16) with a first shank (22) which is provided with stub shafts (12, 13) and extends substantially at right angles to the golf ball paths, and a second shank (17) which extends substantially in the same direction as the golf ball paths, the stub shafts (12, 13) being disposed at the ends of the rail (16) and being journalled at the ends of the rail (16) in order for the rail (16) to be switchable between a reception position and a delivery position.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于存储高尔夫球的自动设施中的装置，并且根据需要分配多个高尔夫球，该高尔夫球包括具有多个相互横向设置且基本上平行的高尔夫球路径的弹匣，其中高尔夫球休息 并且其朝向通向输送点的排出滑槽向下倾斜，高尔夫球路径在具有第一杆部（22）的呈轨道（16）形式的摇架（11）处排出，所述第一杆部（22）设置有短轴 并且基本上与高尔夫球路径成直角地延伸;以及第二杆（17），其基本上沿与高尔夫球路径相同的方向延伸，短轴（12,13）设置在高尔夫球的两端 所述导轨（16）并且在所述导轨（16）的端部处被轴颈支撑，以便所述导轨（16）能够在接收位置和输送位置之间切换。

公开(公告)号：EP1303334A4

公开(公告)日：2008-05-28

申请号：EP01929119

申请日：2001-05-11

申请人： TEE UP PTY LTD

发明人： ECKHARDT FRANZ CHARLES JR ,  ECKHARDT FRANZ SR ,  HEFFERNAN CHRISTOPHER PATRICK ,  HOWE JAMES FRANCIS ,  ROCHE LAWRENCE ADRIAN

IPC分类号： A63B69/36 ,  A63B47/00 ,  A63B57/00

CPC分类号： A63B47/002 ,  A63B57/0006 ,  A63B2047/004

摘要： A golf ball teeing device (200) comprising, a platform (208) having an upper surface, an opening (213) in the platform, a tee (215) for a golf ball (212) the tee being arranged for reciprocal movement with respect to the opening between a lower position where the top of the tee is at a level below the upper surface of the platform to an upper position where the top of the tee is above upper surface of the platform, and golf ball delivery means (249) arranged to load a golf ball on top of the tee when it is in the lower position, wherein the golf ball is at a level below the upper surface of the platform when it is loaded onto the tee by the golf ball delivery means.

公开(公告)号：EP1545720A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-29

申请号：EP03769579.8

申请日：2003-09-05

申请人： Pommereau, Claude

发明人： Pommereau, Claude

IPC分类号： A63B57/00 ,  A63B47/00

CPC分类号： A63B47/002 ,  A63B57/0006

摘要： The invention relates to a golf ball dispenser. The inventive dispenser comprises an upper container which houses the golf balls and a flange which receives the balls from the container and which supplies said balls individually to a dispensing arm. Said dispensing arm, which is disposed such that it is essentially vertical in the rest position, comprises means for pivoting around a horizontal axis when a golf ball is being dispensed, said pivot means being disposed in the upper part thereof close to the above-mentioned flange.

公开(公告)号：EP1475129A3

公开(公告)日：2005-01-05

申请号：EP04010881.3

申请日：2004-05-07

申请人： Rosenbreier, Reinhold

发明人： Rosenbreier, Reinhold

IPC分类号： A63B57/00

CPC分类号： A63B57/0006 ,  A63B47/002

摘要： Ballhebevorrichtung (100) zum Anheben eines Balls (4) aus einem Loch (105, 107) in einer Vorlagefläche (108), mit einer Ballführungsvorrichtung (102) zur vertikalen Bewegung des Balls (4) über die Vorlagefläche (108), wobei die Ballführungsvorrichtung (102) durch eine Golfballvorlegevorrichtung (1) mit einer Ausgabeöffnung für einen Ball (4) betätigt wird. Sowie ein Verfahren zur Vorlage eines Balls (4) mittels einer Ballhebevorrichtung (100) für das Abschlagen des Balls (4) von einer Vorlagefläche (108) mit einem Schläger mit den Verfahrensschritten: a) Betätigung einer Gotfballvorlegevorrichtung (1) zur Freigabe eines Balls (4) aus einer Ausgabeöffnung, wobei eine Ballführungsvorrichtung (102) der Ballhebevorrichtung (100) innerhalb bzw. unterhalb eines Lochs (105, 107) der Vorlagefläche (108) von einer Ruheposition in der Nähe der Vorlagefläche (108) in eine Ballaufnahmeposition zur Aufnahme eines Balls (4) nach unten geführt wird, b) während der Betätigung, Positionierung des freigegebenen Balls (4) in dem Loch (105, 107) der Vorlagefläche (108) auf der Ballführungsvorrichtung (102) zur vertikalen Bewegung des Balls (4) über die Vorlagefläche (108), und c) nach der Betätigung der Golfballvorlegevorrichtung (1), vertikale Bewegung des Balls (4) mittels der Ballführungsvorrichtung (102) aus dem Loch (105, 107) über die Vorlagefläche (108) in eine Abschlagposition.

公开(公告)号：EP0850096B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-12

申请号：EP96931398.0

申请日：1996-08-21

申请人： Briggs, Rick A.

发明人： Briggs, Rick A.

IPC分类号： A63G31/00

CPC分类号： A63G31/00 ,  A63B9/00 ,  A63B47/002 ,  A63B47/025 ,  A63B63/00 ,  A63B69/40 ,  A63B2009/002 ,  A63B2009/006 ,  A63B2009/008 ,  A63B2047/028 ,  A63B2063/001 ,  A63B2208/12 ,  A63F9/02 ,  A63F2009/0087 ,  A63F2009/0092 ,  A63G31/007

摘要： An interactive play system (100) and method of interactive play is provided in which a plurality of interactive play elements (134, 250, 280) are provided for creating various desired effects utilizing soft foam balls (104) or other suitable play media. The interactive play system (100) comprises a multi-level support structure (102) on which the interactive play elements are disposed. These allow play participants (105) to create desired play effects using a fun and familiar play medium. Some of the play elements may be multi-order play elements in that they receive play media from a first effect to create yet another effect. Various play-participant-operated conveyers (140, 170, 172) are provided throughout the structure (100) for transporting play media from a source to the various interactive play elements.

公开(公告)号：EP1237635A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-11

申请号：EP00978128.7

申请日：2000-11-28

申请人： Karlsen, Aud

发明人： Karlsen, Knut

IPC分类号： A63F9/00 ,  A63B47/04 ,  A63F7/00

CPC分类号： A63B67/002 ,  A63B47/002 ,  A63B47/025 ,  A63B47/04 ,  A63B2009/006 ,  A63B2047/046 ,  A63B2208/12

摘要： The invention relates to a method for operating a ball machine (1) where balls (9) are delivered to a collecting chamber (15) in the machine (1) and are thrown out therefrom. The invention also relates to a ball machine, comprising a ball inlet (5), a ball collecting chamber (15) connected to the ball inlet, and a ball outlet (17) connected to the ball collecting chamber. The invention has been developed in particular in connection with activity rooms for children, so-called ball playrooms that are filled with hundreds of plastic balls of different colours. The machine encourages the children to be active in that they put the balls into the machine, and the balls are then collected in a collecting chamber (15), whereupon they are thrown out in the form of a ball shower over the children. The machine may also optionally sort out damaged balls and other articles. In addition, the ball machine (1) may have brush means for removing dirt and dust from the balls. The ball machine (1) may also comprise a ball cleaning machine (55) for wet cleaning the balls. In addition, the ball machine (1) may include a ball vacuum cleaner which sucks the balls up so that the balls can be easily removed, thus allowing the floor of the ball room be cleaned without difficulty once the balls have been removed.