A ball marker with distance measurement unit

Abstract

The present invention provides a ball marker comprising a distance measuring unit that includes a front and rear surface cover, a rotational coupling hole formed between the front cover and the rear cover and rotatably coupled to the rotational coupling jaw of the rear cover, and, on the outside, a plurality of distance measuring grooves positioned at the front and rear confirmation groove positions of the front and rear covers and a character portion positioned at the character confirmation groove position of the front cover, wherein a number corresponding to the distance is displayed, and a character portion positioned at the character confirmation groove position of the front cover, thereby enabling the measurement of the distance to the hole cup through the distance measuring unit including distance measuring grooves corresponding to various distances, and when the distance measuring groove of the distance measuring unit positioned between the front and rear covers is positioned at the front and rear confirmation groove of the front and rear covers, the character portion corresponding to the distance corresponding to the distance measuring groove is exposed at the character confirmation groove of the front cover, so that the user can know the information regarding the distance without confusion, thereby enhancing user convenience.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a ball marker including a measuring part for measuring putting distance. Background Technology

[0003] A ball marker is used to mark the position of one's own golf ball when playing golf, such as when cleaning the golf ball on the green or when a golf ball is blocking another golfer's putting line and needs to be removed.

[0004] Recently, as golf has become more popular, the interest of amateur golfers has been continuously increasing. In particular, since golf is a sport where skill differences are determined by lowering the score, reducing the number of putts on the green is very important.

[0005] While there are many factors that influence a golfer's putting count, distance perception and green understanding, developed through repetitive practice, can be cited as major important factors. Here, distance perception is an element where differences vary depending on repetitive practice and effort, but conversely, it is also a factor that enables players to achieve similar skill levels through consistent effort.

[0006] On the other hand, understanding the green is not a factor that can be easily overcome with practice and effort alone, as the undulations between the hole cup and the golf ball, as well as the speed and slope of the green, vary from golf course to golf course.

[0007] Therefore, if green information, such as the distance between the hole cup and the golf ball or the slope of the green, can be provided to amateur golfers more easily and accurately, the number of putts for amateur golfers can be reduced relatively significantly, and this phenomenon can double the enjoyment of golf, thereby contributing further to the popularization of golf.

[0008] Meanwhile, to solve these problems, Korean registered patent No. 10-1883104 (hereinafter referred to as 'Patent Document 1') has been proposed.

[0009] The above patent document 1 comprises a marker body formed in a circular shape with a thin thickness, a laser module provided at the tip of the marker body to enable mutual laser transmission and reception to a hole cup, an operating button electrically connected to a control device provided in the marker body to selectively turn the laser module on / off, and a display member that displays the distance to the hole cup calculated by the operation of the operating button and the laser module. The display member further comprises a pair of tilt display parts that display the vertical tilt and horizontal tilt relative to the hole cup and the marker body in addition to the distance to the hole cup. The pair of tilt display parts comprises LED elements that are arranged orthogonally to each other and light up in different numbers according to the tilt, thereby enabling identification of the position of the golf ball on the green as well as measurement of the actual distance between the hole cup and the golf ball.

[0010] In addition, unlike this, a technology for attaching a band for distance measurement to a golf club band has also been proposed, such as in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2009-0111371 (hereinafter referred to as 'Patent Document 2').

[0011] The above-mentioned patent document 2 is configured to have a band that can be wrapped around the shaft of a golf club, and a plurality of scales are formed on the outer surface of the band so as to measure the distance to the hole cup in real time, and the distance is measured by positioning the handle of the golf club at the position of the flagstick.

[0012] (Patent Document 1) KR 10-1883104 B1

[0013] (Patent Document 2) KR 10-2009-0111371 A The problem to be solved

[0015] First of all, in the case of Patent Document 1, since it measures distance using complex equipment such as a laser module, its use on an actual green is limited, and there is a problem that it is difficult to use, especially due to increased manufacturing costs.

[0016] In addition, in the case of Patent Document 2, although it is composed of a simple structure that measures by a scale through height comparison with a flagpole, there was a problem in that it was difficult to measure the distance uniformly according to the user's physical condition. means of solving the problem

[0018] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a ball marker including a distance measuring unit that solves the above-mentioned problems, which has a simple configuration so that the user can use it without any financial burden, and which can be used as a regular ball marker as well as easily measure the distance to the hole cup through the distance measuring unit.

[0019] Another objective of the present invention is to improve user convenience by allowing various distance measuring parts to be easily switched with one hand by rotating them using a finger through a groove formed in the outer ring of the distance measuring unit.

[0020] Another objective of the present invention is to form first, second, and third measurement arcs in the distance measuring part so that it can be applied and used by users with various physical conditions.

[0021] Another objective of the present invention is to enhance user convenience by allowing one of the distance measuring grooves of various distance measuring units to be placed in the front and rear confirmation grooves of the front and rear covers so that the user can measure the distance, and at the same time, the text portion of the distance measuring unit to be placed at the location of the text confirmation groove of the front cover so that the user can intuitively check how far the distance measuring groove is through the text portion, thereby allowing the user to check information about the distance without confusion. Effects of the invention

[0023] The present invention is composed of a simple structure, allowing users to use it without the burden of cost. In addition to being used as a ball marker in daily life, the distance to the hole cup can be easily measured through the distance measuring unit.

[0024] In addition, user convenience can be improved by easily switching between various distance measuring parts with one hand through the groove formed on the outer ring of the distance measuring unit by rotating it using a finger.

[0025] In addition, first, second, and third measurement arcs are formed in the distance measuring section so that it can be applied and used by users with various physical conditions.

[0026] In addition, one of the distance measuring grooves of the various distance measuring parts is positioned in the front and rear confirmation grooves of the front and rear covers so that the user can measure the distance, and at the same time, the text part of the distance measuring part is positioned in the text confirmation groove of the front cover so that the user can intuitively check how far the distance measuring groove is through the text part, thereby increasing user convenience by allowing the user to check information about the distance without confusion. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0028] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a ball marker including a distance measuring unit according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 1 shown from a different angle. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the usage state of the distance measuring unit. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0029] The present invention will be described in more detail below using the attached drawings.

[0030] The present invention is structured such that a distance measuring unit (100) including a distance measuring part (140) is rotatably coupled between front and rear covers (200, 300).

[0031] First, the front cover (200) is formed in a circular shape as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, and a front verification groove (210) formed in the shape of an elongated hole is formed on the inner edge, and a character verification groove (220) formed in the shape of a groove is formed at a different location from the front verification groove (210) to check the character according to the distance.

[0032] It is preferable that the front confirmation groove (210) is formed in the shape of an arc extending around a virtual central axis of the circular front cover (200), and that the character confirmation groove (220) is configured to be positioned below the front confirmation groove (210).

[0033] In addition, a connecting projection (230) protruding in the rear direction is formed at the inner center of the rear of the front cover (200).

[0034] Next, the rear cover (300) is formed with the same shape and size as the front cover (200), and a rear verification groove (310) is formed in the form of an elongated hole that is in the same position and shape as the front verification groove (210) of the front cover (200). A cylindrical rotating coupling jaw (320) is formed on the front side that protrudes in the front direction, and a coupling groove (330) is formed on the inner side of the rotating coupling jaw (32) so as to be fitted into the coupling jaw (230) formed on the front cover (200).

[0035] Accordingly, the front cover (200) and the rear cover (300) can be fixedly connected to each other by means of the connecting jaw (230) and the connecting groove (330).

[0036] Here, in order to position the front confirmation groove (210) constituting the front cover (200) and the rear confirmation groove (310) of the rear cover (300) at the same location, the coupling jaw (230) of the front cover (200) further includes a direction-fixing coupling jaw (240), and the coupling groove (330) formed on the rotational coupling jaw (320) of the rear cover (300) further includes a direction-fixing coupling groove (340) at a position corresponding to the direction-fixing coupling jaw (240), so that the front and rear confirmation grooves (210, 310) of the front and rear covers (200, 300) can be positioned at the same location.

[0037] Next, the distance measuring unit (100) is formed by combining a front cover (200) and a rear cover (300) and including a distance measuring part (140) for measuring the distance to the hole cup (H) during putting.

[0038] The distance measuring unit (100) is configured to include a rotational coupling hole (150) formed in the inner center of the rear cover (300) that can be rotatably coupled to a rotational coupling jaw (320), and on the outer side, a plurality of distance measuring grooves (144) positioned at the front and rear confirmation grooves (210, 310) of the front and rear covers (200, 300), and each distance measuring part (140) including a character part (145) positioned at the character confirmation groove (220) of the front cover (200) that displays a number according to the distance.

[0039] More specifically, the distance measuring unit (100) is composed of an inner body (110), an outer body (120), a connecting bar (130), and a distance measuring part (140).

[0040] The inner body (110) is formed in a circular shape.

[0041] Next, the outer body (120) is formed spaced apart from the outer direction of the inner body (110) described above and is formed to form a concentric circle with the inner body (110).

[0042] Here, the inner body (110) is formed as a single circular shape, whereas the outer body (120) is formed in a shape in which an outer ring and an inner ring are formed.

[0043] Next, the connecting bar (130) is configured to connect the inner body (110) and the outer body (120) described above.

[0044] Next, the distance measuring unit (140) is formed between the inner body (110) and the outer body (120) and forms a distance measuring groove (144) that is partitioned by a plurality of connecting bars (130) and formed in an arc shape, and is composed of a character unit (145) formed at either the inner body (110) or the outer body (120) at the location where the plurality of distance measuring grooves (144) are formed, and which displays a number according to the distance.

[0045] Here, the plurality of connecting bars (130) are configured to pass through the central axis of the inner body (110), which is formed in a circular shape, and are divided at various angles to form a plurality of distance measuring parts (140).

[0046] Accordingly, the distance measuring unit (140) in the present invention is configured such that the measured distance differs depending on the angle between one connecting bar (130) and an adjacent connecting bar (130).

[0047] Meanwhile, the distance measuring unit (140) is composed of a first measuring arc (141) formed by the outer ring of the inner body (110), a second measuring arc (142) formed by the inner ring of the outer body (120), and a third measuring arc (143) formed by the outer ring of the outer body (120).

[0048] Accordingly, to test a distance measuring unit (140) on which a distance is displayed, the user moves the corresponding distance from the hole cup (H) and extends their arm to overlap the distance measuring unit (140) of the distance to be tested with the hole cup to check if the distance is correct, and among the first, second, and third measuring arcs (141, 142, 143) formed on the distance measuring unit (140), the user finds the measuring arc that matches the hole cup (H) when they extend their arm, so that users of various physical conditions can use it.

[0049] In addition, the outer ring of the distance measuring unit (100) may be configured to include a plurality of grooves (160).

[0051] The effects of the ball marker including the distance measuring unit according to the present invention, configured as described above, are as follows.

[0052] The ball marker (100) including the distance measuring part according to the present invention is formed in a circular shape overall and is used as a ball marker to indicate the position of a golf ball in normal circumstances.

[0053] Then, it can be used to measure the putting distance during putting.

[0054] A ball marker (500) including a distance measuring unit according to the present invention is configured such that a distance measuring unit (100) is coupled between front and rear covers (200, 300) so that the distance measuring unit (100) rotates inside, and the distance measuring unit (100) described above is formed in a circular shape and a distance measuring unit (140) for measuring various distances is formed by a connecting bar (130).

[0055] Therefore, when a user wants to know the distance between the hole cup (H) and the corresponding location during putting, the user extends their arm to overlap the distance measuring unit (140) containing various measuring arcs of the present invention with the hole cup (H).

[0056] Here, the present invention is configured with a distance measuring unit (140) to measure various distances.

[0057] That is, if the angle between the connecting bars (130) is small and the length of the measuring arc is short, a longer distance can be measured, and conversely, if the angle between the connecting bars (130) is large, the length of the measuring arc is long and a shorter distance can be measured.

[0058] Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 4, when a user putts, after looking at the approximate distance to the hole cup (H), if the distance is close, the distance measuring part (140) capable of measuring the short distance can be overlapped with the hole cup (H) to measure the distance.

[0059] Here, the present invention is structured such that a rotatable distance measuring unit (100) is formed between the front and rear covers (200, 300), and when a distance measuring part (140) for the corresponding distance is selected, the distance measuring unit (100) is rotated.

[0060] Then, the distance measuring groove (144) of the distance measuring unit (140) is positioned in the front and rear verification grooves (210, 310) of the front and rear covers (200, 300) so that the user can measure the distance, and at the same time, the text part (145) of the distance measuring unit (140) is positioned in the text verification groove (220) of the front cover (200) so that the user can intuitively check how far the distance measuring groove (144) is through the text part (145), thereby allowing the user to check the information about the distance without confusion and thus increasing the user's convenience.

[0061] At this time, a plurality of grooves (160) are formed in the outer ring of the distance measuring unit (100) to assist when rotating the distance measuring unit (100).

[0062] Meanwhile, in the present invention, first, second, and third measuring arcs (141, 142, 143) are formed in the distance measuring part (140).

[0063] This is because, generally, users' physical conditions vary, so a taller person may perceive a distance as closer than another user when extending their arm, while a shorter person may perceive it as farther; conversely, this difference in distance results in a larger error when the distance is relatively short, such as in putting.

[0064] Therefore, through the present invention, by conducting a test before measuring the distance to identify and use a measuring arc suitable for oneself, it is possible to measure the distance with reduced error even during short putting, and also to obtain the effect of being able to apply and use it to users with various physical conditions by providing various first, second, and third measuring arcs (141, 142, 143).

[0065] The above-described embodiments explain the most preferred examples of the present invention, but are not limited to these embodiments. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0067] 100 : Distance measuring unit 110 : Inner body 120 : Outer body 130 : Connection bar 140 : Distance measuring unit 141: 1st measurement number 142: 2nd measurement number 143: 3rd measurement number 144 : Distance measuring home 145 :Character section 150: Rotational coupling hole 160: Groove 200 : Front cover 210: Front confirmation slot 220: Text confirmation slot 230: Connecting jaw 240 : Direction-fixing connecting jaw 300 : Rear cover 310: Rear inspection groove 320: Rotating coupling jaw 330: Coupling groove 340: Direction-fixing coupling groove 500: Ball marker with distance measuring unit

Claims

Claim 1 A front cover comprising a front confirmation groove formed of an elongated hole on the inner edge and a character confirmation groove formed in a groove shape on the inner side and formed at a different location from the front confirmation groove to confirm a character according to distance, and a coupling projection protruding in the rear direction at the inner center of the rear; a rear cover comprising a rear confirmation groove formed in the shape of a hole at the same location and with the same shape as the front confirmation groove formed on the front cover, and a cylindrical rotational coupling projection protruding in the front direction on the front, wherein a coupling groove capable of being fitted and coupled to the coupling projection formed on the front cover is formed on the inner side of the rotational coupling projection; and a distance measuring unit comprising each distance measuring part disposed between the front cover and the rear cover, each distance measuring part comprising a rotational coupling hole formed to be rotatably coupled to the rotational coupling projection of the rear cover, and on the outer side, a plurality of distance measuring grooves disposed at the locations of the front and rear confirmation grooves of the front and rear covers, and a character part disposed at the location of the character confirmation groove of the front cover, on which a number according to distance is displayed, wherein each distance measuring part constituting the distance measuring unit comprises an inner body formed on the inner side; A ball marker comprising a distance measuring unit characterized by the following: an outer body formed by being spaced outward from the inner body and concentric with the inner body; a plurality of connecting bars connecting the inner body and the outer body; a distance measuring groove formed between the inner body and the outer body and partitioned by the plurality of connecting bars to form an arc shape, and a character section formed on either the inner body or the outer body where the plurality of distance measuring grooves are formed to display a number according to the distance, wherein the user measures the distance by extending their arm to position one of the arc-shaped distance measuring units at a putting position so as to overlap with the hole cup, and confirming the distance between the hole cup and the user through the character section. Claim 2 A ball marker including a distance measuring part, characterized in that, in claim 1, the coupling jaw of the front cover further includes a direction-fixing coupling jaw, and the coupling groove formed in the rotational coupling jaw of the rear cover further includes a direction-fixing coupling groove at a position corresponding to the direction-fixing coupling jaw, so that the front and rear confirmation grooves of the front and rear covers are positioned at the same location. Claim 3 delete Claim 4 A ball marker including a distance measuring section according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of connecting bars are divided at various angles through the central axis of the inner body to form a distance measuring section, and the distance measuring section is configured such that the distance measured varies depending on the difference in angle between the connecting bar and the adjacent connecting bar. Claim 5 A ball marker including a distance measuring part according to claim 1, wherein the distance measuring part is composed of a first measuring arc formed by the outer ring of the inner body, a second measuring arc formed by the inner ring of the outer body, and a third measuring arc formed by the outer ring of the outer body, so that a user can test a distance measuring part having a certain distance marked on it by moving a corresponding distance from the hole cup and extending their arm to overlap the distance measuring part of the distance to be tested with the hole cup to check if the distance is correct, and finding the measuring arc among the first, second, and third measuring arcs formed on the distance measuring part that matches the hole cup when their arm is extended, thereby enabling the user to use the ball marker with a distance measuring part with various physical conditions. Claim 6 A ball marker including a distance measuring part, characterized in that, in the first paragraph, the outer ring of the outer body further includes a plurality of grooves.

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