International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 11 Issue: 02 | Feb 2024
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TO DEVELOP AN AUTOMATED CRICKET BALL FEEDER MACHINE WITH STOP-GO MECHANISM AND THREEWAY FEEDING SYSTEM Nishigandha Darekar1, Dhiraj Badshe2, Aditya Chakkarwar3, Manali Choudhari4, Sahil Garud5 Vrushali Bhalerao6 1,2,3,4,5Department of Mechanical Engineering, PCCOE Pune, India 6 Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PCCOE Pune, India
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Abstract - Cricket is a highly popular sport that holds
are used to carry out the stop-go mechanism [2]. The StopGo mechanism will allow delivery of one ball at a time [2]. The ball positioning mechanism plays a crucial role in achieving diverse ball positions as they enter the ball throwing machine[3], [4]. The ball positioning helps in the achieving of different types of cricket ball deliveries. The ball positioning can be obtained by analyzing and changing the ball seam angle[3] Guide rods are provided maintaining the ball seam position. The ball feeder is designed to obtain accuracy and precision while delivering the cricket ball. To put it in a nutshell this has developed a ball feeder capable of holding different types of balls and achieving the required ball positions for various ball deliveries using Stainless steel[5], [6]. The experiment’s innovative approach will help in enhancing batting practice, in the hope of revolutionizing cricket training and producing elite cricketers.
significant dominance. Within cricket training centers, there is use of expensive cricket ball throwing machines, some of which require manual operation for certain functions. To create an efficient and affordable solution, it has embarked on the development of a fully automated cricket ball throwing machine. It has incorporated a ball positioning mechanism to facilitate the delivery of different types, along with a stop-go mechanism and a three-way ball feeding system. With the help of Software analysis results and practical testing the ball positioning mechanism is instrumental in achieving diverse ball positions as they enter the ball throwing mechanism. Key Words: Cricket, Automated, cost effective, Design, Stop-Mechanism, Ball feeding machine.
1.INTRODUCTION
2. MATERIALS AND METHODS
Cricket is a popular sport which is played by many countries worldwide [1]. The sport of cricket requires dedication, integrity, and finesse. Along with years of practice, it also demands passion and devotion. Cricket involves batsmen and bowlers along with fielders. Bowling in cricket includes bowlers bowling at different lengths such as yorker length, good length, short length, and styles such as off spin, leg spin, inswing and outswing [1]. Bowl feeder acts as a cricket ball source for the batsman. Bowl feeders are used especially in net practices. A ball feeder is portable and used indoor as well as outdoor training. As cricket is one of the most famous sports in the world, a lot of people worldwide are interested in taking lessons. Hench ball feeders help such people in improving their game. Currently there are ball feeders which deliver only one kind of cricket ball to the batsman and are quite expensive. In addition to that the ball has to be released manually by the trainer in intervals. The ball feeders which are currently in the market are primitive and expensive too. These ball feeders deliver single type of balls without any ball positioning variation. Here an attempt is made to design and develop the ball feeder and positioning machine. The goal is to develop an efficient and affordable automated cricket ball feeder machine. The machine will deliver different types of balls such as leather balls, hard tennis balls as well as wobble balls. The machine also incorporates a stop-go mechanism and a ball feeding system. The feeder can store 18 cricket balls in total. Solenoid valves
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The purpose of this section is to outline the design considerations used in development of the cricket ball feeder, positioning mechanism and circuit for ball release mechanism. Factors considered during design process: Feeders should be able to hold different types of balls. Ball holders should be designed specifically for each ball type. Grooved balls are used to achieve right and left swing so the holder should be able to accommodate the grooved ball. Ball positioning mechanism should be designed for grooved balls. Circuit for ball release mechanism.
2.1 MODELING
Based on the purpose of the ball feeder each section of the ball feeder is designed and modeling is done. For 3D modeling of the feeder the software Autodesk Fusion 360 is used. A. Ball Holder: The ball feeder is designed to accommodate three different types of balls used for cricket practice. Each ball holder section is designed to hold a specific ball type. The ball holder section is designed in such a way that it can accommodate 6 balls at a time. The following parameters considered in the design of ball holder are diameter of the
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