Abstract

The invention relates to a marking device (10; 100) for marking a football field layout. The marking device (10; 100) comprises a drive unit (1; 101) and a trailer unit (2; 102), wherein the drive unit (1; 101) comprises a frame, at least three wheels (8a-8c, 108a-108c) for carrying the frame, in particular one line spray nozzle (11) for marking straight lines on the ground, the line spray nozzle (11), being fixedly attached to the frame or moveably attached to the frame for adjusting the position of the line spray nozzle (11), a motor (16a) for driving at least one of the wheels (8a-8c) of the drive unit (1) and/or a handle (16b) for a user to push the drive unit (101), in particular a drive unit pump (28) for pumping paint to the nozzle, and a command unit (5) for commanding the pump and/or nozzle and/or motor. The drive unit (1; 101) and the trailer unit (2; 102) are attached through a coupling, in such a way, that the trailer unit (2; 102) is pullable by the drive unit. The trailer unit (2; 102) comprises a support frame, at least one, in particular two, wheel (13a, 13b) for carrying the support frame, and at least one set of, in particular forty, symbol spray nozzles (12) for spraying a symbol on the ground, the nozzles (12) being fixedly attached to the support frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63C 19/06 - Apparatus for setting-out or dividing courts

Abstract

The invention relates to a marking device (10; 100) for marking a football field layout. The marking device (10; 100) comprises a drive unit (1; 101) and a trailer unit (2; 102), wherein the drive unit (1; 101) comprises a frame, at least three wheels ( 8a-8c, 108a-108c) for carrying the frame, in particular one line spray nozzle (11) for marking straight lines on the ground, the line spray nozzle (11), being fixedly attached to the frame or moveably attached to the frame for adjusting the position of the line spray nozzle (11), a motor (16a) for driving at least one of the wheels (8a-8c) of the drive unit (1) and/or a handle (16b) for a user to push the drive unit (101), in particular a drive unit pump (28) for pumping paint to the nozzle, and a command unit (5) for commanding the pump and/or nozzle and/or motor. The drive unit (1; 101) and the trailer unit (2; 102) are attached through a coupling, in such a way, that the trailer unit (2; 102) is pullable by the drive unit. The trailer unit (2; 102) comprises a support frame, at least one, in particular two, wheel (13a, 13b) for carrying the support frame, and at least one set of, in particular forty, symbol spray nozzles (12) for spraying a symbol on the ground, the nozzles (12) being fixedly attached to the support frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63C 19/00 - Design or layout of playing courts, rinks, bowling greens or areas for water-skiingCovers therefor
• A63C 19/06 - Apparatus for setting-out or dividing courts

Abstract

A line marking device (1) comprising a cart (2) with at least one steerable wheel (3) and at least two moving elements (4, 5). The steerable wheel (3) is rotatable around its axle (13) and pivotable such that the cart (2) is steered in a desired direction. The line marking device (1) comprises a GNSS receiver (7) or a robotic total station mounted on the cart (2). The line marking device (1) also comprises at least one spray nozzle (8), for marking a line, which is mounted on the cart and directed towards the ground below the line marking device (1). The device (1) comprises an interface mounted on the cart for a comparator to compare a detected location by the GNSS receiver (7) to a predetermined pattern. The cart (2) may comprise a motor (14) which is adapted to pivot the steerable wheel (3) towards an intended movement.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01C 23/22 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ by spraying
• E01F 9/518 - Road surface markingsKerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for alerting road users characterised by the road surface marking material, e.g. comprising additives for improving friction or reflectivityMethods of forming, installing or applying markings in, on or to road surfaces formed in situ, e.g. by painting, by casting into the road surface or by deforming the road surface
• A63C 19/06 - Apparatus for setting-out or dividing courts
• B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
• B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits
• B62D 7/22 - Arrangements for reducing or eliminating reaction, e.g. vibration, from parts, e.g. wheels, of the steering system
• E01C 23/16 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A holder (1) for fixing a cylindrical spray can (2). The holder (1) comprises a holding unit (3) for fixing the spray can (2) with a first mechanical interface (4) for connecting a GNSS receiver (5) or prism to the holding unit (3). The holding unit (3) is adapted to hold the spray can (2) such that the GNSS receiver (5) or prism and the spray can (2) are arranged coaxially to each other. The holding unit (3) comprises a second mechanical interface (6) for releasably connecting the holder (1) to a frame (7) of a surveying cart (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• E01C 23/22 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ by spraying
• E01C 23/16 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings
• G01C 15/04 - Permanent marksBoundary markers

Abstract

It is suggested to provide a line marking device having a GNSS receiver or prism for a robotic total station. The line marking device further has at least one spray nozzle and a comparator adapted to compare a detected location to a predetermined pattern. The comparator calculates a location and/or a direction error. Further the line marking device has a prompting device for providing steering information to a user. The provided information is the location and/or direction error. The at least one spray nozzle and the GNSS receiver or the prism are in a fixed spatial relation to a connecting element, which is connected or connectable to an unmovable receiving element of a cart.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63C 19/06 - Apparatus for setting-out or dividing courts
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• G01S 19/14 - Receivers specially adapted for specific applications
• B05B 12/34 - Shielding elements, i.e. elements preventing overspray from reaching areas other than the object to be sprayed movable relative to the spray area
• E01C 23/16 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings
• E01C 23/22 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ by spraying
• B05B 13/00 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups

Abstract

Line marking device (1) comprising a cart (2) with at least one steerable wheel (3) and at least two moving elements (4, 5). The steerable wheel (3) is rotatable around its axle (13). The steerable wheel (3) is further pivotable such that the cart (2) is steered in a direction. The line marking device (1) comprises further a GNSS receiver (7) or a robotic total station mounted on the cart (2). The line marking device (1) also comprises at least one spray nozzle (8) for marking a line. A spray nozzle (8) is mounted on the cart. The nozzle (8) is directed towards a ground below the line marking device (1). The device (1) comprises an interface mounted on the cart for a comparator to compare a detected location by the GNSS receiver (7) to a predetermined pattern. The cart (2) may comprise a motor (14), which is adapted to pivot the steerable wheel (3) towards an intended direction of movement.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01C 23/22 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ by spraying
• E01C 23/16 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings
• A63C 19/06 - Apparatus for setting-out or dividing courts

Abstract

It is suggested to provide a holder (1) for fixing a cylindrical spray can (2). The holder (1) comprises a holding unit (3) for fixing the spray can (2) with a first mechanical interface (4) for connecting a GNSS receiver (5) or prism to the holding unit (3). The holding unit (3) is adapted to hold the spray can (2) such that the GNSS receiver (5) or prism and the spray can (2) are arranged coaxially to each other. The holding unit (3) comprises a second mechanical interface (6) for releasably connecting the holder (1) to a frame (7) of a surveying cart (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 15/04 - Permanent marksBoundary markers
• E01C 23/16 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings
• E01C 23/22 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ by spraying

Abstract

It is suggested to provide a line marking device comprising a GNSS receiver or prism for a robotic total station. The line marking device further comprises at least one spray nozzle and a comparator adapted to compare a detected location to predetermined pattern. The comparator calculates a location and/or a direction error. Further the line marking device comprises a prompting device for providing steering information to a user. The provided information is the location and/or direction error. Theat least one spray nozzle and the GNSS receiver or the prism are in a fixed spatial relation to a connecting element, which is connected or connectable to an unmovable receiving element of a cart.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01C 23/16 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings
• G01S 19/15 - Aircraft landing systems
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• E01C 23/20 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ
• A63C 19/06 - Apparatus for setting-out or dividing courts

Goods & Services

Paints, varnishes, lacquers; dyestuffs; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters; color materials and paints for marking, particularly for sports fields and parks. Lawn mowers, particularly robot lawn mowers; marking robots, particularly for sports fields and parks. Scientific, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, measuring, signaling and checking instruments and apparatus; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission and reproduction of sound and images; magnetic recording media, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers, software; devices for navigation by global tracking (GPS); electronic navigational, tracking and positioning apparatus and instruments; software for satellite navigation systems; software for GPS navigation systems; display screens; touch screens; surveying instruments and apparatus, particularly for measuring sports fields and parks. Scientific and technological services as well as research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software; product development; services provided by technical consultants relating to product development; land surveying; topographic surveys; design of computer hardware.

Goods & Services

[ Paints, varnishes, lacquers; dyestuffs; mordants for use in surface protection against oxidation; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters; color materials in the nature of colorants, color pigments and paints for marking, particularly for sports fields and parks ] [ Lawn mowers, particularly robot lawn mowers; ] industrial marking robots, particularly for sports fields and parks [ Scientific, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, measuring, signaling and checking instruments and apparatus, namely, computers and cameras; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, voltage regulators and capacitors; apparatus for recording, transmission and reproduction of sound and images; magnetic recording media, namely, blank magnetic data carriers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers, ] software for use [ in database management, use as a spreadsheet, word processing, and ] for robot control in the field of measuring, marking and mowing sport fields and parks; devices for navigation by global tracking (GPS); electronic navigational, tracking and positioning apparatus and instruments, namely, GPS tracking devices; software for satellite navigation systems for use [ in database management, use as a spreadsheet, word processing and ] for robot control in the field of measuring, marking and mowing sport fields and parks; software for GPS navigation systems for use [ in database management, use as a spreadsheet, word processing and ] for robot control in the field of measuring, marking and mowing sport fields and parks; display screens, namely, flat panel display screens and computer monitors; touch screens; surveying instruments and apparatus, particularly for measuring sports fields and parks Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis and testing in the field of marking robots, measuring robots and robot lawn mowers; design and development of computer hardware and software; product development; services provided by technical consultants relating to product development, namely, technical consulting related to product development for others; land surveying; topographic surveys; design of computer hardware