Paintball loader drive system

摘要

The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member which in turn causes the feeder to rotate. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the position of the feeder relative to the drive member and actuates a motor when necessary.

主权项

1. A paintball feeding arrangement comprising:
a paintball gun having an opening for receiving paintballs into an interior area of the paintball gun; a paintball loader configured to feed paintballs to the opening in the paintball gun, the paintball loader comprising a non-contact sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to directly detect movement of at least a moveable portion of a feed mechanism of the paintball loader.