Patent ID: 6675792
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: A63B,G09B

Abstract:
A conversion kit for converting a pitching machine of the type having at least one wheel into a video pitching machine, said kit including:a projection screen adapted to be positioned between said pitching machine and a batter, said screen including an aperture to permit a ball delivered by said pitching machine to pass therethrough; a video projector for projecting the video image of an actual pitcher on said screen; injector means for holding the ball in a queued position immediately behind said pitching machine and injecting said ball into said machine to be propelled toward said batter in synchronization with said video image, said injector means comprising an injector unit that includes a solenoid for injecting said ball into said pitching machine; and control means for causing said injector to inject said ball into said pitching machine.