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Ball pitching system

US4784107A · kind A · utility

16Cited by
6References
9Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 1, 1986
Grant dateNov 15, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 1, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B69/409
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A ball pitching system comprising a pneumatically actuated pitching arm and automatic ball feed system. The pneumatic actuation is provided by an automatic pressure sensor valve. Compressed air is provided by a DC compressor affixed to the frame of the pitching apparatus and may be powered by a conventional 12 volt vehicular battery system. In this manner the preselect pitching of baseballs and the like along a predefined trajectory can be provided at remote locations away from conventional power sources by using conventional automotive electrical supply. The system further provides a reliable, inexpensive assemblage require little maintenance and maximum enjoyment of use with baseballs and the like.

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