摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides a cleaning system for golf clubs and golf balls. The cleaning system is self contained and is mounted within a housing. The system requires a user to insert an identity card into a card reader. The card reader communicates to a central controller requesting to use the cleaning system. The controller responsive to the request commands a shutter to open. This shutter covers the access to the interior of the cleaning system. The user then places the golf clubs or the golf balls into a respective cleaning tank or tube. The user is prompted to press a start switch to commence the cleaning cycle. The controller responsive to that prompt commands the shutter to begin the closing cycle. The shutter positionally locates the golf clubs and communicates that position to the controller. The controller, responsive to the information supplied by the shutter, commands the shutter to close to a position adjacent to the clubs. The controller commands an ultrasonic generator to supply ultrasound energy to a cleaning media disposed in the tank. After a selected time period the controller commands the ultrasonic generator to stop and the shutter opens. The user is prompted to withdraw his golf clubs and/or golf balls and remove his identity card whereupon the controller commands the shutter to close.</p> |