초록 ▼

The invention relates to an improved batting machine which presents a batter with a ball which is swung around in a generally circular path. The invention was designed to swing the ball in either a horizontal path or a path which is offset from horizontal. The ball is connected to an extended arm vi

The invention relates to an improved batting machine which presents a batter with a ball which is swung around in a generally circular path. The invention was designed to swing the ball in either a horizontal path or a path which is offset from horizontal. The ball is connected to an extended arm via a tether. The extended arm is also connected to a vertical shaft. The shaft is rotated by an electric motor means, along with a centrifugal clutch. The motor is able to rotate the shaft in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction, thus giving the batter the opportunity to bat right and/or left handed. The shaft motor assembly is supported by a plurality of adjustable supports.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed to be new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent of the United States is as follows:] [1.] An improved batting practice device comprising:a frame having a plurality of foldable support legs providing stabilization to said frame, said support legs being in a substantially tri

[ What is claimed to be new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent of the United States is as follows:] [1.] An improved batting practice device comprising:a frame having a plurality of foldable support legs providing stabilization to said frame, said support legs being in a substantially tripod configuration; each of said legs being substantially L-shaped and having a substantially vertical section and a horizontal base section when said device is in use; said base section having one end thereof pivotally attached to the lower end of said vertical section; brace means extending between said vertical and horizontal sections, and having one end thereof attached intermediate the ends of one of said vertical and horizontal sections and its other end releasably attached intermediate the ends of one of said vertical and horizontal sections, whereby said frame can be folded to a compact configuration when not in use;a laterally extended rotateable arm member supported by said frame,a tethered ball connected to one end of said arm member,and a driving apparatus supported by said frame and connected to said arm member and used for rotating said arm member about said frame.