Table tennis bat

Abstract

A table tennis bat 1 characterised in that the periphery of the face 3 comprises a plurality of straight sections 9a-g and the handle 2 is aligned with the central longitudinal axis 8 of the bat 1.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to sports rackets, and more specifically to table tennis rackets. Background Technology

[0002] Table tennis is a sport in which two or four players use paddles to hit a lightweight ball back and forth on a table. The game is played on a hard table separated by a net. The pace of the game is fast, and controlling the ball, including its direction and spin, is very challenging.

[0003] Throughout the history of table tennis, considerable technological advancements were made before the modern rackets we see today. Early rackets had hardwood cores covered with cork on both sides, later replaced by rubber blades. The use of rubber blades allowed players to spin the ball, thus changing the dynamics of the game.

[0004] International table tennis rules allow for different surface materials on the two sides of the racket, which allows for different degrees of spin or speed to be applied to the ball upon impact, depending on which side the player uses. For example, one side of the player's racket can have heavy spin rubber, while the other side has no spin. Players can flip the racket during a match to achieve different types of returns. The rubber coating can be granulated rubber with outward-facing pimples / dots, or it can consist of a sponge layer covered with rubber that can have inward- or outward-facing pimples. Furthermore, various types of glue have been shown to provide different properties to the racket.

[0005] To help players distinguish the different types of rubber used by their opponents, the rules stipulate that one side of the racket must be red and the other side must be black, so that players can see which side of the racket to hit the ball. Players have the right to inspect their opponent's racket before the match to assess the characteristics and color of each side.

[0006] Modern table tennis rackets typically consist of a handle, a blade attached to the handle, a sponge layer on the blade, and a rubber layer applied over the sponge. From this, we can conclude that there are many ideas for improving table tennis rackets to provide different hitting effects. However, racket technique and control remain crucial for players to win. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a new table tennis racket that enables improved ball control.

[0008] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, this objective can be achieved by various alternative embodiments of the table tennis racket as defined in claim 1 and the dependent claims. The table tennis racket includes a handle and a blade, wherein the blade includes a base portion connected to the handle. The blade includes a first side for attaching one or more main covers and an opposite second side for attaching one or more secondary covers. Furthermore, the blade is symmetrical about a first plane perpendicular to the first side and aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the table tennis racket. The periphery of the blade includes a plurality of straight portions (9a-g), and the handle is aligned with the central longitudinal axis.

[0009] The straight edges provide players with a clear visual reference, allowing them to better perceive the racket's orientation and position during the match. The symmetry of the racket about the first plane allows players to rotate the racket 180 degrees during the match to change their grip, enabling them to use either the first or second side for forehand / backhand shots, while still maintaining an invariant peripheral geometry relative to the player's hand. Therefore, the table tennis racket design of this invention achieves improved ball control by combining a visual reference with a geometry independent of same-side selection.

[0010] The handle can be symmetrical about the first plane.

[0011] By making the handle symmetrical about a first plane, users can achieve the exact same grip strength, regardless of which side of the racket is used as the forehand / backhand side during a match. The symmetrical handle also makes the racket equally suitable for left-handed and right-handed users, allowing for racket sharing among both groups.

[0012] The width of the part of the handle that connects to the racket plate can be less than 25% of the maximum width of the racket plate.

[0013] By keeping the handle narrow at the base where it connects to the racket blade, the risk of the handle hitting the ball is lower because there is no part of the handle protruding from the racket blade on either the left or right side.

[0014] Multiple straight sections may include a front straight section extending perpendicular to the first plane.

[0015] By giving the racket a straight front section extending perpendicular to a first plane, the surface area of ​​the front section of the racket is increased for the same racket length compared to a standard racket with a generally circular perimeter. This is highly advantageous when hitting near the net or making other long-distance shots, as the area available for hitting the ball at the front of the racket is increased.

[0016] Multiple straight sections may also include

[0017] The left front portion extends obliquely outward from the left end of the front straight section, and

[0018] The corresponding right front portion extends obliquely outward from the right end of the front straight section.

[0019] Moreover, multiple straight sections can include

[0020] The left middle portion extending from the left anterior portion toward the base portion, and

[0021] The corresponding right middle portion extends from the right front portion toward the base portion.

[0022] The multiple straight sections may further include a section extending from the left center side to the left rear side of the handle, and

[0023] It extends from the right middle section to the corresponding right rear section of the handle.

[0024] A table tennis racket may include a main cover and a sub-cover, which differ in color, material and / or surface texture.

[0025] Different overlays are provided on each side of the racket, allowing players to utilize the unique properties of each side to alter their shot, adapting to different situations or confusing their opponents. For example, the surface texture can be smooth, or it can include outward-extending dots.

[0026] The main and secondary cover layers can be made of rubber sheet material. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 A perspective view of the first embodiment of the ping-pong ball is shown.

[0028] Figure 2 It was also shown Figure 1 The image shows a top view of a ping-pong paddle.

[0029] Figure 3 It was also shown Figures 1 to 2 The image shows a back view of a ping-pong paddle.

[0030] 1 Ping Pong Racket 9b left anterior part 2 racket handle 9c right front part 3 Make a decision 9d Left middle part 4 The base of the clapper 9e Right middle part 5 Main overlay 9f Left rear part 6 Sub-covering layer 9g Right rear part 7 First plane W1 Width of the handle at the joint with the racket plate 8 Central longitudinal axis W2 Maximum width of the clapper 9a The straight front part of the clapper TL Total length of a table tennis racket Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following will refer to Figures 1 to 3 A ping-pong paddle 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0032] The table tennis racket 1 includes a handle 2 and a blade 3, wherein the blade 3 includes a base portion 4 connected to the handle 2. Furthermore, the blade 3 includes a first side for attaching one or more main cover layers 5 and an opposite second side for attaching one or more secondary cover layers 6. In this embodiment, the racket includes main cover layers 5 and secondary cover layers 6; however, in other embodiments, the table tennis racket 1 may alternatively omit main cover layers 5 and secondary cover layers 6, allowing customers to purchase any type of cover and apply them to the blade 3. The main cover layers 5 and secondary cover layers 6 are made of rubber sheet material. However, in other embodiments, they may alternatively be made of other types of materials, such as thermoplastics, and may include a sandwich structure of multiple materials, such as a foam material facing the blade 3 and a surface made of rubber or thermoplastics. The main cover layers and secondary cover layers 6 differ in color, material, and / or surface texture. In this embodiment, the main cover layer 5 is red and the secondary cover layer is black; however, in other embodiments, they may have the same color or other colors. In this embodiment, the main cover layer 5 and the secondary cover layer 6 are made of different materials, but in other embodiments, the materials can be the same, and the cover layers 5 and 6 can even have the same type and color.

[0033] The racket 3 is symmetrical about the first plane 7, which is perpendicular to the first side and aligned with the central longitudinal axis 8 of the ping-pong paddle 1. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the periphery of the clapper 3 includes multiple straight sections 9a-g, and the handle 2 is aligned with the central longitudinal axis 8.

[0034] The straight edges provide players with a clear visual reference, allowing them to better perceive the racket's orientation and position during the match. The symmetry of the racket about the first plane allows players to rotate the racket 180 degrees during the match to change their grip, enabling them to use either the first or second side for forehand / backhand shots, while still maintaining an invariant peripheral geometry relative to the player's hand. Therefore, the table tennis racket design of this invention achieves improved ball control by combining a visual reference with a geometry independent of same-side selection.

[0035] The handle 2 is symmetrical about the first plane 7, but in other embodiments it may alternatively be asymmetrical about the first plane.

[0036] By making the handle symmetrical about a first plane, users can achieve the exact same grip strength, regardless of which side of the racket is used as the forehand / backhand side during a match. The symmetrical handle also makes the racket equally suitable for left-handed and right-handed users, allowing for racket sharing among both groups.

[0037] The width W1 of the portion connecting the handle 2 and the racket plate 3 is less than 25% of the maximum width W2 of the racket plate 3. Widths W1 and W2 are as follows: Figure 2 As shown. It should be understood that this requirement is to exclude any shape in which the handle extends along either the back edge of the racket to the handle 3 on either the first or second side of the racket, such that the table tennis racket 1 is generally flat from the front of the racket to the back of the racket at the base portion. By keeping the handle narrow at the base portion where it connects to the racket, the risk of the handle striking the ball is lower because there is no portion of the handle protruding from the racket on either the left or right side of the handle shaft.

[0038] The plurality of straight sections 9a-g include a front straight section 9a extending perpendicularly to the first plane 7. The plurality of straight sections 9a-g also include a left front section 9b extending obliquely outward from the left end of the front straight section 9a, and a corresponding right front section 9c extending obliquely outward from the right end of the front straight section 9a. Furthermore, the plurality of straight sections 9a-g include a left middle section 9d extending from the left front section 9b toward the base section 4, and a corresponding right middle section 9e extending from the right front section 9c toward the base section 4. Finally, the plurality of straight sections 9a-g further include a left rear section 9f extending from the left middle section 9d to the left rear section 2, and a corresponding right rear section 9g extending from the right middle section 9e to the right rear section 2.

[0039] In other embodiments, one or more of the straight portions 9a-g can be replaced by curved edges, as long as the periphery of the ping-pong paddle 1 includes at least one straight portion. Furthermore, although the straight portions are symmetrical about the first plane 7 in the depicted embodiment, in other embodiments, at least some of the straight portions can be alternatively configured such that the paddle 3 is not symmetrical about the first plane 7.

[0040] The handle and racket plate are made of wood, but in other embodiments they may be made of any other suitable material.

[0041] The total length TL of the table tennis racket from the front straight section to the two ends of the handle is 260mm.

Claims

1. A ping-pong paddle (1), comprising a handle (2) and a blade (3), wherein, The clapper (3) includes a base portion (4) connected to the handle (2), wherein the clapper (3) includes a first side for attaching one or more main cover layers (5) and an opposite second side for attaching one or more sub-cover layers (6), and The ping-pong paddle (1) is symmetrical about a first plane (7), which is perpendicular to the first side, and the first plane (7) is aligned with the central longitudinal axis (8) of the ping-pong paddle (1). The periphery of the clapper (3) includes a plurality of straight sections (9a-g), which include a front straight section (9a) extending perpendicular to the first plane (7), a left front side section (9b) extending obliquely outward from the left end of the front straight section (9a), a corresponding right front side section (9c) extending obliquely outward from the right end of the front straight section (9a), a left middle side section (9d) extending from the left front side section (9b) toward the base section (4), a corresponding right middle side section (9e) extending from the right front side section (9c) toward the base section (4), a left rear side section (9f) extending from the left middle side section (9d) to the handle (2), and a corresponding right rear side section (9g) extending from the right middle side section (9e) to the handle (2), and the handle (2) is aligned with the central longitudinal axis (8).

2. The ping-pong paddle (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The width of the part of the handle (2) that connects to the racket plate (3) is less than 25% of the maximum width of the racket plate (3).

3. The ping-pong paddle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims further includes the main cover layer (5) and the secondary cover layer (6), wherein, The main cover layer (5) differs from the secondary cover layer (6) in color, material and / or surface structure.

4. The ping-pong paddle (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The main cover layer (5) and the secondary cover layer (6) are made of rubber sheet material.

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