FIELD OF THE INVENTION:
This invention relates to the field of electro-mechanical equipment and auxiliary sports equipment.
Particularly, this invention relates to an automated shuttle cock thrower machine.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles), who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock (also known as a shuttle, bird, or birdy) with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents' half of the court.
The shuttlecock (or shuttle) is a feathered projectile whose unique aerodynamic properties cause it to fly differently from the balls used in most racquet sports; in particular, the feathers create much higher drag, causing the shuttlecock to decelerate more rapidly than a ball.
For the purposes of training, always a second player (or a trainer) needs to be involved; one who will return a serve or to continue a rally, thereby prompting the trainee to continuously be engaged and practice various shots. The dependence upon a trainer can be an impediment at many times.
Also, for the practicing a serve, a trainee has to use one hand to hold the shuttle cock and with the racquet in the other hand, the trainee hits the base of the shuttle cock. Each time the shuttle cock falls, the trainee has to pick it up.
There is a need for a continuous flow of shuttle cocks without the need to lift up the same shuttle cock each time.
There is a need for an automated shuttle cock thrower machine.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
An object of the invention is to provide a shuttle cock thrower machine adapted to provide a continuous flow of shuttle cocks.
Another object of the invention is to provide a shuttle cock thrower machine adapted to provide a continuous flow of shuttle cocks along a pre-determined trajectory.
Another object of the invention is to provide a shuttle cock thrower machine adapted to provide a continuous flow of shuttle cocks along various trajectories.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a shuttle cock thrower machine thereby eliminating exasperation of trainees who need to pick up shuttle cocks falling on the ground for use, time and again.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a trainee with an automated badminton stroke practicing machine.
An additional object of the invention is to provide a trainee with a continuous badminton stroke practicing machine.
Yet an additional object of the invention is to provide a trainee with an automated continuous badminton stroke practicing machine without requiring a physical partner.
Still an additional object of the invention is to provide a shuttle cock thrower machine adapted to provide a throw of shuttle cocks at variable speeds.

Still an additional object of the invention is to provide a shuttle cock thrower machine adapted to provide a throw of shuttle cocks at variable travel paths.
Still an additional object of the invention is to provide a shuttle cock thrower machine adapted to provide a throw of shuttle cocks at variable directions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
According to this invention, there is provided an automated shuttle cock thrower
machine;
said machine comprises:
a. first bucket conveyor adapted to convey at least one shuttle cock from a shuttle
cock collector to a transferring point;
b. second bucket conveyor adapted to convey said at least one shuttle from said
transferring point to a throwing point; and
c. plurality of elements on each of said first bucket conveyor and said second
bucket conveyor adapted to carry said shuttle cocks.
Typically, said first bucket conveyor is a vertical bucket conveyor.
Typically, said second bucket conveyor is a horizontal bucket conveyor.
Typically, said first bucket conveyor receives drive from a first motor positioned at a drum located at operative bottom of said first conveyor.
Typically, said second bucket conveyor receives drive from a second motor positioned at a drum located at said transferring point.

Preferably, said first bucket conveyor comprises an elongate shaft with an operative upper end and an operative lower end, with a running belt along said shaft.
Typically, said machine comprises a collector adapted to store all shuttle cocks to be transferred by said first vertical bucket conveyor from an operative bottom point to said transferring point.
Preferably, said second bucket conveyor comprises a cantilever shaft adapted to be extending from an operative upper end of said first bucket conveyor, with a running belt along said cantilever shaft.
Typically, said elements are placed through the length of said first bucket conveyor and said second bucket conveyor and are adapted to hold a shuttle cock in its operative configuration (by its base).
Typically, said machine comprises a second motor adapted to vary speed of throwing of said shuttle cock at said throwing point.
Typically, said machine comprises a rope drive mechanism adapted to provide tilting up and tilting down motion of said second bucket conveyor.
Typically, said machine comprises a rope drive mechanism adapted to provide tilting up and tilting down motion of said second bucket conveyor, said rope drive mechanism being operated by a third motor.
Typically, said machine comprises a fourth motor adapted to provide variation in direction of shuttle cock can be achieved through the fourth motor by providing radial movement to said second bucket conveyor.

Typically, said motors, said first bucket conveyor, said second bucket conveyor are supported on a frame.
Typically, said machine comprises height varying mechanism to vary height of said first bucket conveyor and said second bucket conveyor.
Preferably, said machine comprises control mechanism to provide spinning control of shuttle cocks such that the shuttle cock spins in its trajectory.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS:
The invention will now be described in relation to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a schematic of the automated shuttle cock thrower machine.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS:
According to this invention, there is provided an automated shuttle cock thrower machine.
Figure 1 illustrates a schematic of the automated shuttle cock thrower machine (100).
In accordance with an embodiment of this invention, there is provided a first bucket (11) conveyor adapted to convey at least one shuttle cock from a shuttle cock collector (13) to a transferring point (15). This first bucket conveyor (11) is a vertical bucket conveyor.

The first bucket conveyor may be along an elongate shaft with an operative upper end and an operative lower end, with a belt along the shaft. The belt runs along the elongate shaft.
Initially, all shuttle cocks are collected from a collector (13) by the vertical bucket conveyor (11). This vertical bucket conveyor (11) is adapted to convey the at least one shuttle from an operative bottom point to the transferring point (15). Typically, this vertical bucket conveyor (11) takes drive from a first motor (16) which is set at a bottom drum (17) of the vertical conveyor (11).
In accordance with another embodiment of this invention, there is provided a second bucket conveyor (12) adapted to convey the at least one shuttle from the transferring point (15) to a throwing point (14). This second bucket conveyor (12) is a horizontal bucket conveyor. The at least one shuttle is transferred from the vertical bucket conveyor (11) to a further horizontal bucket conveyor (12) at the transferring point (15).
Typically, horizontal bucket conveyor (12) receives drive from a second motor (18) which is set at the drum (19) (at transferring point, 15).
Typically, the horizontal bucket conveyor (12) includes a cantilever shaft adapted to be connected to and extending from the operative upper end of said elongate shaft of the vertical bucket conveyor (11). A belt continues to run along the cantilever shaft.
In accordance with yet another embodiment of this invention, there is provided a plurality of elements (30) on each of the horizontal bucket conveyor (11) and the vertical bucket conveyor (12) to carry shuttle cocks. These elements are placed

through the length of the conveyors and are adapted to hold a shuttle cock in its operative configuration (by its base).
In accordance with still another embodiment of this invention, there is provided a second motor (18), a third motor (20), and a fourth motor (21) in order to vary travel path, speed, direction of the shuttle cock being conveyed by the conveyors (11,12).
In accordance with an additional embodiment of this invention, there is provided a rope drive mechanism (22) adapted to provide tilting up and tilting down motion of the horizontal bucket conveyor (12). This rope drive mechanism (22) is operated by the third motor (20).
Typically, speed of second motor (18) can vary. Hence, speed of shuttle s adapted to be changed with the help of rope drive mechanism (22) and second motor (18).
Typically, variation in direction of shuttle cock can be achieved through the fourth motor (21). This fourth motor (21) is adapted to provide radial movement to the horizontal bucket conveyor (12). Speed of operation of the first motor (16), the second motor (18), the third motor (20) and the fourth motor (21) are adapted to be controlled and changed by programming. Typically, speed of first motor (16) changes according to speed of second motor (18).
All motors and two bucket conveyors are supported on frame (23).
The belt is driven at variable speeds such that the trajectory and speed of the shuttle cock during emission from the cantilever rod can be controller. This will serve the purpose for practicing rallies, which is the most important part of the game.

The height of the machine may be variable, so that it can be used to practice the drop shots also.
Further, spinning control of shuttle cocks may be added such that the shuttle cock spins in its trajectory.
While this detailed description has disclosed certain specific embodiments of the present invention for illustrative purposes, various modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art which do not constitute departures from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims, and it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.

I claim,
1. An automated shuttle cock thrower machine, said machine comprising:
a. first bucket conveyor adapted to convey at least one shuttle cock from a
shuttle cock collector to a transferring point;
b. second bucket conveyor adapted to convey said at least one shuttle from
said transferring point to a throwing point; and
c. plurality of elements on each of said first bucket conveyor and said
second bucket conveyor adapted to carry said shuttle cocks.
2. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first bucket conveyor is a vertical bucket conveyor.
3. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second bucket conveyor is a horizontal bucket conveyor.
4. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first bucket conveyor receives drive from a first motor positioned at a drum located at operative bottom of said first conveyor.
5. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second bucket conveyor receives drive from a second motor positioned at a drum located at said transferring point.
6. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first bucket conveyor comprising an elongate shaft with an operative upper end and an operative lower end, with a running belt along said shaft.

7. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said machine comprising a collector adapted to store all shuttle cocks to be transferred by said first vertical bucket conveyor from an operative bottom point to said transferring point.
8. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second bucket conveyor comprising a cantilever shaft adapted to be extending from an operative upper end of said first bucket conveyor, with a running belt along said cantilever shaft.
9. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elements are placed through the length of said first bucket conveyor and said second bucket conveyor and are adapted to hold a shuttle cock in its operative configuration (by its base).
10. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said machine comprising a second motor adapted to vary speed of throwing of said shuttle cock at said throwing point.
11. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said machine comprising a rope drive mechanism adapted to provide tilting up and tilting down motion of said second bucket conveyor.
12. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said machine comprising a rope drive mechanism adapted to provide tilting up and tilting down motion of said second bucket conveyor, said rope drive mechanism being operated by a third motor.

13. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said machine comprising a fourth motor adapted to provide variation in direction of shuttle cock can be achieved through the fourth motor by providing radial movement to said second bucket conveyor.
14. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said motors, said first bucket conveyor, said second bucket conveyor are supported on a frame.
15. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said machine comprising height varying mechanism to vary height of said first bucket conveyor and said second bucket conveyor.
16. The automated shuttle cock thrower machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said machine comprising control mechanism to provide spinning control of shuttle cocks such that the shuttle cock spins in its trajectory.