JPH0520343Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Industrial application field) This invention is applicable to volleyball, basketball,
This invention relates to a ball basket used when practicing ball games such as handball.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, during volleyball practice, particularly during receiving practice, an assistant would take out a ball placed in a large cylindrical or rectangular basket and hand it to the coach. This ball basket is, for example, published in Utility Model Application No. 61-196767 and Utility Model Application No. 62-1967.
As shown in No. 42854, it has a single ball storage space that opens upward, the bottom of the space is sloped, and a ball ejection port is provided along the bottom that projects forward from the storage space. A so-called inclined take-out type ball basket (cage) is known in which balls are put in from the top and taken out from the bottom.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) By the way, in the above ball basket, when balls are thrown into the ball storage space, if the number of balls is small, they will smoothly move to the ball outlet, but if there are many balls, the ball will move smoothly to the ball outlet. Particularly in the storage space, the balls become blocked together, creating a cavity at the bottom and preventing the balls from moving to the outlet. Therefore, an assistant must apply an impact to the basket to resolve the blocked state. This problem arises.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a ball basket that allows balls to be taken out in an orderly and smooth manner.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention takes the following technical measures.

That is, in the present invention, a plurality of ramps 5, 6, and 7 on which balls B are placed and stored in series are arranged in parallel in a zigzag shape in the same plane in the vertical direction, and the ramps 5, 6, and 7 that are adjacent to each other in the vertical direction are upper ramp 5 at 7;
The lower end of the lower ramp 6 corresponds to the upper end of the lower ramp 6, 7, and the lower end of the upper ramp 5, 6 is connected to the upper end of the lower ramp 6, 7. Drop openings 5A and 6A are formed on the side ends to vertically drop one ball B, and impact directing members 59 and 66 are provided below the drop openings 5A and 6A to direct the ball B forward in the transport direction. The present invention is characterized in that the ball B is supplied to the uppermost ramp 5, and means is provided for holding the ball B so as to be removable from the lower end of the lowermost ramp 7.

(Function) According to the present invention, when balls B are thrown into the ball basket 1 from the top, the balls B roll on the uppermost ramp 5 and fall onto the next ramp 6 from the drop opening 5A. At this time, the ball hits the impact directing member 5
After hitting the ball 9, the ball B rolls in the opposite direction to the upper stage, smoothly reaches the lowermost ramp 7, is sequentially led to the outlet 11, and is stored in the ball basket 1. Then, when one ball is taken out at the exit 11, the balls are sequentially fed one by one.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

In the drawings, reference numeral 1 denotes a ball basket, which mainly includes a main frame 2 made of pipe, front and rear hanging frames 3, 4, and support rails 8, 9, which guide and support balls forming three-stage zigzag ramps 5, 6, 7. 10
and a ball receiving shelf 12 provided at the ball outlet 11.
It consists of.

In the main frame 2, two rectangular frame bodies 13 and 14 having different widths are connected so as to be relatively rotatable by connecting pins 15 and 16 at the left and right central intersections so as to form a cross shape. 16 and is foldably connected by a leg opening regulating member 17. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, this leg opening regulating member 17 is composed of two strip plates 1.
8 and 19 are connected by a pin 20 at the ends 18A and 19A, and the end 18A of one strip plate 18 is connected by the pin 20.
A locking recess in which a locking protrusion 21 is provided on the side facing the strip plate 19 and extends beyond the connecting portion, and the protrusion 21 is locked when both the strip plates 18 and 19 are horizontally aligned. 22 is formed in the shape of a notch near the pin 20 of the other strip plate 19 in correspondence with the locking protrusion 21. Outer ends 18B, 19B of both strips 18, 19 are fixed to the frames 13, 14 by bolts and nuts 23, 24, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 5, the front suspension frame 3 has a vertical rectangular shape, and a horizontal crosspiece 25 is provided between the left and right frame bodies 3A at a position below the center.
A ball outlet 11 is formed between the lower frame body 3B, and two partitioning vertical bars 26 and four intermediate vertical bars 27 are arranged parallel to each other between the upper frame body 3C and the horizontal bar 25. is prepared for. A ball receiving shelf pivot bracket 28 is provided on the front surface of the lower end of both the left and right frames 3A.
A suspension ring 29 is provided at the upper end of each of the suspension rings 29 so as to protrude forward, and a support bolt 30 horizontally attached to the upper end of the frame 13 of the main frame 2 passes through the suspension ring 29. The front suspension frame 3 is suspended so as to be swingable back and forth around the support bolts 30. Further, rings 31 and 3 for supporting the ball guide support rails 8, 9, and 10 are provided on the rear surfaces of the left and right frames 3A, the partition vertical bars 26, and the lower frame 3B of the front suspension frame 3.
2 and 33 are arranged in rows at three locations in the vertical direction, respectively.

In addition, the ball receiving shelf 12 has bar-shaped members 12B, 12 provided in parallel with the lower frame body 3B at the front and rear thereof.
A ball B is received between the balls B, and one end of the hanging chains 34, 35 is attached to the front end of the left and right side frames 12D of the ball receiving shelf 12.
The other ends of the hanging chains 34 and 35 are attached to both left and right ends of the horizontal crosspiece 25. Furthermore, approximately semicircular locking metal fittings 3 are provided at the front ends of the left and right side frames 12D.
6, 37 are fixed so as to protrude upward, and these locking metal fittings 36, 37, as shown in FIG.
When the ball receiving shelf 12 is folded and stored, both frame bodies 3A are attached to the outside of both the left and right frame bodies 3A of the front suspension frame 3.
It is designed to contact and lock while being compressed from both the left and right sides, and to release the lock of the ball receiving shelf 12, it is only necessary to forcefully pull both frames 3A forward against the pinching force. . In addition, the ball shelf 12
The height with respect to the ball outlet 11 and the spacing between the rod-like members 12B and 12C are selected so that the ball B that comes out from the lower ramp 7 via the outlet 11 does not jump forward.

As shown in FIG. 6, the rear hanging frame 4 has a vertical rectangular shape, and there are two partitions between the upper and lower frames 4A, 4B in parallel with the left and right frames 4C, 4D. A vertical bar 38 and four intermediate vertical bars 39 are provided parallel to each other and at positions and intervals corresponding to the vertical bars 26 and 27 of the front suspension frame 3, respectively. A hanging ring 40 is provided at the upper end of both the left and right frames 4C, 4D so as to protrude rearward, and the frame 1 of the main frame 2
Support bolt 4 installed horizontally at the upper end of 4
1 is passed through the suspension ring 40, and the rear suspension frame 4 is suspended so as to be swingable back and forth about the support bolt 41. Further, on the front surfaces of the left and right frames 4C, 4D of the rear suspension frame 4 and the partition vertical bar 38, rings 42, 43, 44 for supporting the ball guide support rails 8, 9, 10 are provided in the vertical direction, respectively. They are arranged in rows at three locations. Note that the upper and lower rings 42 and 44 are connected to the front suspension frame 3.
The middle ring 43 is located at a predetermined length higher than the upper and lower rings 31 and 33.
The upper ramp 5 and the lower ramp 7 are arranged at positions lower than the middle ring 32 by a predetermined length, respectively.
is directed forward, and the middle ramp 6 guides and rolls the ball B toward the rear.

The ball guide support rail 8 is connected to the upper ramp 5
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 7, both front and rear ends 45A, 45B, 46
A, 46B, 47A, 47B are bent downward to form legs, and the left and right vertical bars 45, 46 and the intermediate partition bar 47 are parallel to each other, and the left and right frames 3A of the front and rear suspension frames 3, 4, Both front and rear legs 45A, 45 are connected by front and rear horizontal bars 48, 49 at intervals corresponding to 4C, 4D and partition vertical bars 26, 38.
B, 46A, 46B, 47A, and 47B are located on opposing inner sides and connected to each other. On the left and right vertical bars 45 and 46, a front horizontal bar 48 is provided near the front.
Drop opening 5 for vertically dropping one ball between
A rail support horizontal rail 50 with both end portions 50A bent upward is connected to the vertical rail 4 with an interval such that A is formed.
It is fixed so as to be located slightly higher than the horizontal beam 48 fixed to the leg parts 45A, 46A of 5, 46. In addition, this rail support horizontal beam 50 and the rear horizontal beam 4
Between 9, a set of two rod-shaped rail members 51,
The bars 45 to 47 are located between the left and right vertical bars 45, 46 and the intermediate partition bar 47 and in the center between both intermediate partition bars 47.
provided in parallel with and at predetermined intervals, and 3
A row of ramps 5 is adapted to be formed. Note that this ball guide support rail 8 has both front and rear legs 45A, 45B, 46A, 46B, 47A,
The lower end of 47B is inserted from above and supported by rings 31 and 42 provided on the upper stages of the front and rear suspension frames 3 and 4, and is tilted forward and downward, so that the ball B is guided to roll forward. It is becoming more and more like this.

The ball guide support rail 9 is connected to the middle ramp 6.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 8, both front and rear ends 52A, 52B, 53
A, 53B, 54A, 54B are bent downward to form legs, and the left and right vertical bars 52, 53 and the intermediate partition bar 54 are parallel to each other and have the same spacing corresponding to the upper rail 8. , front and rear horizontal bars 55, 56
Accordingly, the front and rear legs 52A, 52B, 53A, 5
3B, 54A, and 54B are located on opposite sides and connected to each other. The left and right vertical bars 52, 53 have rail support horizontal bars bent upward at both ends with a gap between them and the rear horizontal bar 56 to form a ball B drop opening 6A. The crosspiece 57 is fixed to the legs 52B, 53B of the vertical crosspieces 52, 53 so as to be positioned slightly higher than the horizontal crosspiece 56 fixed to the legs 52B, 53B. Also, between the rail support horizontal beam 57 and the front horizontal beam 56, a set of two rod-shaped rail members 58 are provided.
However, the rail member 51 provided on the upper rail 8
They are provided at equal intervals corresponding to each other. Further, between the left and right vertical bars 52 and 53, a front horizontal bar 55 is provided.
A rod-shaped impact directing member 59 for directing the ball B forward (backwards) in the conveyance direction is provided at a position close to the upper stage and at a portion that receives the ball B falling from the upper droplet 5A. Note that this ball guide support rail 9 has both front and rear leg members 52A,
The lower ends of 52B, 53A, 53B, 54A, and 54B are inserted from above into rings 32 and 43 provided at the middle of the front and rear suspension frames 3 and 4, and are supported by the rings 32 and 43, which are inclined rearward and downward, so that the ball B
is designed to be rolled and guided backwards.

The ball guide support rail 10 constitutes the lower ramp 7, and as shown in FIGS. 1 and 9, both the front and rear legs 60A, 60B, 61
A, 61B, 62A, 62B are bent downward to form legs, and the left and right vertical bars 60, 61 and the intermediate partition bar 62 are parallel to each other and have the same spacing corresponding to the upper rail 8. , front and rear horizontal bars 63, 64
Therefore, both front and rear legs 60A, 60B, 61A, 6
They are located on opposite inner sides of 1B, 62A, and 62B and are connected to each other. A set of two bar-shaped rail members 65 are provided between the front and rear horizontal bars 63 and 64 at the same intervals in correspondence with the rail members 51 provided on the upper front and rear rails 8. Also, between the left and right vertical bars 60 and 61, there is a part that receives the ball B falling from the middle drop opening 6A (large enough to allow one ball to fall vertically) at a position close to the rear horizontal bar 64. , a rod-shaped impact directing member 66 that directs the ball B forward (in the front direction) in the conveying direction is provided. In addition, this ball guide rail 10
are the front and rear leg members 60A, 60B, 61A,
The lower ends of 61B, 62A, and 62B are inserted from above into rings 33 and 44 provided at the lower part of the front and rear suspension frames 3 and 4, and are supported by the rings 33 and 44, and are tilted forward and downward, so that the ball B is It is designed to be rolled and guided to the exit 11.

Reference numeral 67 denotes a movable basket support stand, in which two rectangular pipe frames 68 and 69 of different widths are connected so as to be relatively rotatable (foldable) by a connecting pin 70 at the left and right central intersections so as to form a cross shape. At the same time, it is fixed in an open state by a position fixing rod 71, and two or more U-shaped metal fittings 72 each for receiving and supporting the main frame 2 are provided at the upper ends of both frames 68 and 69. It is fixed. Casters 74 with brakes 73 are attached to the lower ends of both the frames 68 and 69 at both left and right ends, respectively.

Therefore, the height of the outlet 11 of the ball basket 1 is optimal for a person to stand and take out the balls B, and since the ball basket 1 is equipped with casters 74, it can be easily and easily moved to a desired location. You can move easily.

According to the above embodiment, when the ball basket 1 assembled as shown in FIG. It is supported and guided by the rail member 51, rolls, and falls from the front droplet 5A onto the middle ramp 6. At this time, since the ball B collides with the middle impact-directing member 59, the ball B is always directed forward in the conveyance direction, and moves backward on the rail member 58 without being stacked vertically and stagnant at the drop opening 5A. from the rear drop-off port 6A to the lower ramp 7.
reach the top. At this time as well, the lower impact directing member 66
The hit ball B is directed forward, rolls on the rail member 65, reaches the outlet 11, and stops between the bar-shaped members 12B and 12C at the front and rear of the ball receiving shelf 12.

As described above, the balls B are stored on the ramps 5, 6, and 7 of the ball basket 1.

Then, the coach asked for ball B on the ball shelf 12.
When the ball B is taken out, each subsequent ball B moves forward one by one and is sent out onto the ball receiving shelf 12 one after another until there are no more balls B in the conveyance paths 5, 6, and 7 of the ball basket 1. In this way,
Ball B thrown into ball basket 1 is
The player is automatically guided to the exit 11, and there is no need for an assistant to take out the ball B and hand it to the coach.

In addition, when moving the ball basket 1, as shown in FIG. does not fall.

In addition, when storing the ball basket 1 or transporting it to a long distance, the ball guide support rail 8,
9 and 10 from the top upwards, the leg opening regulating member 17 is inserted into the pin 20 as shown in FIG.
At the same time, the square frame bodies 13 and 14 of the main frame 2 can be pushed inward from the front and back to make it compact. The movable basket 67 can also be folded, stored or transported by removing its position fixing rod 71.

The above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention is mainly constructed of metal round bars and pipe materials, but it can also be made of not only shaped steel materials, but also plastic pipe materials and shapes, and even wood. By providing casters with brakes, the movable basket support stand 67 can be omitted.
Note that the zigzag ramps 5, 6, and 7 preferably have a framework structure in order to reduce weight, but are not limited to this, for example, a box shape made of wood boards or something similar. It can be done.

(Effect of the invention) In the present invention, a plurality of ramps 5, 6, and 7 on which the balls B are placed and stored in series are arranged in a zigzag shape in the same plane in the vertical direction, and the ramps 5 are arranged in parallel in a zigzag shape in the vertical direction. , 6, 7, the lower ends of the upper ramps 5, 6 correspond to the upper ends of the lower ramps 6, 7, and the lower ends of the upper ramps 5, 6 are Drop openings 5A, 6A for vertically dropping one ball B onto the upper end of the lower ramps 6, 7
An impact directing member 5 is formed below the drop ports 5A and 6A to direct the ball B forward in the conveyance direction.
9 and 66 are provided, and the ball B is supplied to the highest ramp 5, and the ball B from the lower side end of the lowest ramp 7 is provided so that it can be taken out. Since the balls smoothly roll in an orderly manner to the ramp, the drop, and then the exit, there is no blockage (hollow state) between the balls as in the prior art.

At this time, in the present invention, the ramps 5, 6, and 7 on which the balls B are placed and stored in series are arranged in multiple stages in a zigzag pattern on the same plane in the vertical direction. It is also superior in that it can accommodate a large number of balls while taking up less space.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention: Fig. 1 is an overall side view, Fig. 2 is a partially omitted front view, Fig. 3 is a rear view, Fig. 4 is a plan view, and Fig. 5 is a front suspension view. Figure 6 is a front view of the frame, and Figure 7 is a rear view of the rear hanging frame.
The figure is a plan view of the upper ball guide support rail, No. 8
The figure is a plan view of the middle ball guide support rail, No. 9
The figure is a plan view of the lower ball guide support rail.
Figure 0 is a front view of the leg opening regulating member, Figure 11 is the 10th
12 is a partial front view showing the folded state of the leg opening regulating member, FIG. 13 is an enlarged partially cutaway side view of section A in FIG. 1, and FIG. 14 is a plan view of FIG. 13. FIG. 15 is a partially enlarged plan view of the ball receiving shelf, FIG. 16 is a side view of FIG. 15, and FIG. 17 is a side view showing the ball receiving shelf in a folded state. 1... Ball basket, 5, 6, 7... Ramp, 5A, 6A... Ball drop opening, 11... Exit, 59, 66... Impact directing member.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] a ramp 5 on which balls B are placed and stored in series;
6 and 7 are arranged in parallel in multiple stages in a zigzag pattern on the same plane in the vertical direction, and vertically adjacent ramps 5, 6,
The lower ends of the upper ramps 5, 6 at 7 correspond to the upper ends of the lower ramps 6, 7, and the lower ends of the upper ramps 5, 6 are connected to One of the balls B is placed on the upper end of the ramps 6 and 7.
Drop holes 5A and 6A for vertically dropping the balls are formed, and impact directing members 59 and 66 for directing the ball B forward in the transport direction are provided below the drop holes 5A and 6A. Ball B is supplied,
A ball basket characterized by being equipped with means for holding the balls B from the lower end of the lowermost ramp 7 in a removable manner.