White ball table

Abstract

The utility model discloses a white ball table which comprises a table top, a table inner edge area, a left side bottom bag, a right side bottom bag, a middle line, a middle ring, two forbidden zone lines and two forbidden zone arcs, the table top is rectangular, the table top is horizontal and has a preset height L1, the table top is provided with a first side and a second side which are opposite to each other, and the first side and the second side are opposite to each other. The length of the second side is larger than that of the first side, the inner edge area of the table is rectangular, the inner edge area of the table is located in the table top of the table and integrally lower than the table top of the table, the left side bottom bag and the right side bottom bag are pockets with the preset depth L2 and located in the centers of the opposite first sides of the table respectively, and billiard balls can fall into the left side bottom bag and the right side bottom bag. The cross sections of the left side bottom bag and the right side bottom bag are runway-shaped, the boundary lines of the left side bottom bag, the right side bottom bag and the inner edge area of the table are in a quarter circle shape, the two forbidden zone arcs are semicircular, and the circle centers of the two forbidden zone arcs are located in the centers of the two forbidden zone lines respectively.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of billiards, and more specifically, to a white ball billiard table. Background Technology

[0002] The White Ball Game is a brand-new billiards sport independently designed by the inventor, Yin Jiangping, in early 2024. Its design principles include fast-paced competition, teamwork, and intelligence and creativity. This new sport is applicable to pocket table game rules worldwide, including American 8-ball and 9-ball tables, European 8-ball tables, Chinese 8-ball tables, and snooker tables.

[0003] However, for traditional six-pocket pool tables, this game fails to perfectly showcase the essence and charm of cue ball play. For example, traditional pool tables have a middle pocket, requiring additional rules to modify the situation when the cue ball falls into it. However, this scenario is meaningless in the design principles of cue ball play; even with rule modifications, it only adds to the game's progression, which is detrimental to the overall smoothness of the game and a better viewing experience. Furthermore, when a penalty shot is triggered in cue ball play, the two bottom pockets on traditional pool tables are located in the corners on either side of the table, making the shot too easy. This contradicts the original design intent of cue ball play in this scenario, necessitating rule compromises that do not achieve a better viewing experience.

[0004] Based on the problems encountered above, the inventor of this case independently designed a special billiard table, a white ball table, suitable for the purpose of white ball billiards in the summer of 2024, and equipped it with a ball collector. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a white ball table to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a white ball pool table, comprising: a tabletop, an inner edge area, a left bottom pocket, a right bottom pocket, a center line, a center circle, two penalty area lines, and two penalty area arcs.

[0007] The pool table surface is rectangular, horizontal, and has a preset height L1. The table surface has a first side and a second side, with the second side being longer than the first side.

[0008] The inner edge of the pool table is rectangular, located within the table surface and lower than it.

[0009] The left and right bottom pockets are pockets with a preset depth of L2 and are located in the center of the first opposite side of the pool table. The left and right bottom pockets are for the pool balls to fall into. The cross-section of both the left and right bottom pockets is racetrack-shaped, and the boundary lines between the left and right bottom pockets and the inner edge of the pool table form a quarter circle.

[0010] The center line is parallel to the first side and passes through the center of the inner edge area of ​​the table.

[0011] The center circle is circular and located in the center of the inner edge of the table.

[0012] The two penalty area lines are parallel to the first side and are at a predetermined distance L3 from the center line.

[0013] The two penalty arcs are semi-circular, with their centers located in the middle of the two penalty lines.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, the white ball table also includes a ball collector, which has two triangular storage boxes, two bag opening connecting rings, two sorting devices, two ball drop outlets, a first guide rail, and a second guide rail.

[0015] Two triangular storage boxes are located below the left and right bottom pockets, respectively. These triangular boxes are used to receive billiard balls.

[0016] The pocket opening connecting ring has the same size as the cross-section of the left and right bottom pockets and is connected to the bottom of the left and right bottom pockets respectively, used to catch billiard balls falling from the left and right bottom pockets.

[0017] The sorting device includes a camera, baffle x, baffle y, and baffle z. The sorting device is used to sort billiard balls that fall into the bag through the connecting buckle.

[0018] The ball dropper is located at the top of the triangular storage box to catch the billiard balls that roll along the first or second guide rail.

[0019] The first guide rail extends from one of the baffles z to the ball landing opening on the other side, and its horizontal height gradually decreases. The second guide rail extends from the other baffle z to the ball landing opening on this side, and its horizontal height gradually decreases.

[0020] When baffle y opens, the billiard ball falls into the triangular storage box on its side. When baffle z opens, the billiard ball enters the first or second guide rail and falls into the triangular storage box on the opposite side. The camera is located directly above the sorting device. Baffle x is open when there is no ball. Baffle x is equipped with a pressure-sensitive element and can close when there is a ball. Baffles y and z are normally closed. When the camera identifies the billiard ball falling into the sorting device as either the ball on its side or the cue ball, baffle y on that side opens and closes again after a preset time T. The billiard ball falls into the triangular storage box on its side when baffle y is open. At the same time, baffle x on that side opens because it is now in a ball-free state. When the camera identifies the billiard ball falling into the sorting device as not being the ball on its side, baffle z on that side opens and closes again after a preset time T. The billiard ball falls into the triangular storage box on the other side via the first or second guide rail. At the same time, baffle x on that side opens because it is now in a ball-free state.

[0021] In one embodiment of this utility model, the lengths of the left and right bottom pockets are both four times the diameter of the international competition ball, and / or

[0022] The diameter of both penalty arcs is four times the diameter of the international match ball.

[0023] In one embodiment of this utility model, the length of the inner edge area of ​​the table is 2540mm, the width is 1270mm, and L1 is 760mm.

[0024] In one embodiment of this utility model, the length of the inner edge area of ​​the table is 3560mm, the width is 1780mm, and L1 is 850mm.

[0025] In one embodiment of this utility model, the cross-sections of the left bottom bag and the right bottom bag are semi-circular on both sides.

[0026] In one embodiment of this invention, the diameter of the center circle is four times the diameter of the ball used in international competitions.

[0027] In one embodiment of this utility model, L2 is characterized by being between 12 and 14 cm or between 8.5 and 10.5 cm, and the length of L3 is equal to the length of the inner edge of the table.

[0028] The white ball table provided by this utility model can prevent the white ball from falling into the middle pocket meaninglessly. At the same time, in penalty shot scenarios, it can fully reflect the purpose of the white ball game and enhance the viewing experience. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 A diagram illustrating one embodiment of a traditional single-ball game at a pool table;

[0031] Figure 2 A figure is shown for one embodiment of the white ball game according to this utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 A diagram illustrating another embodiment of a traditional single-ball game played on a pool table;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a diagram of another embodiment of the white ball game according to the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a white ball table according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a ball collector according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of one side of the ball collector according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0038] The most significant difference between the white ball table provided by this utility model and the traditional single-ball table is that the four corners of the table do not have pockets; instead, they are right-angled corner pockets. At the same time, the two short sides of the table surface have left and right bottom pockets, which resemble goalposts.

[0039] Figure 1 A diagram illustrating one embodiment of a traditional single-ball game played on a pool table. Figure 2 This figure shows an embodiment of the white ball game according to the present invention. Figure 1 In the center, A is the ball for the attacking team on the left, B is the white ball, and C is the ball for the defending team on the right. Figure 2In the center, A is the ball for the attacking side on the left, B is the white ball, and C is the ball for the defending side on the right. Figure 1 , Figure 2 This is a partial scenario of the game of White Ball, referencing some of the game rules, and does not represent the complete and final rules of the game of White Ball.

[0040] When the white ball game is in Figure 1 , Figure 2 In the scenario shown, the attacking player on the left (e.g., ball A) attempts to pot the cue ball B into the bottom pocket defended by the defending player on the right (e.g., ball C) and try to score a point. Figure 1 In the scenario depicted on a traditional pocket pool table, when ball B falls into the middle pocket, it becomes meaningless since the middle pocket is not within either player's defensive responsibility. When this happens, the only way to continue the game is through additional rules, such as repositioning the cue ball somewhere on the table. This adds unnecessary steps, slows down the pace of the game, makes the match less fluid, and fails to provide a better sensory experience. Figure 2 The scenario shown, with the white ball on the table, clearly defines the defensive responsibilities of both the attackers and defenders because there are no middle pockets. Situations where the white ball falls into the middle pocket are avoided, making the game more in line with its original design intent and resulting in a smoother gameplay experience. Meanwhile, Figure 2 In this game, the attacking side tries to get their ball A to hit ball B and land in the bottom long pocket where the defending side (e.g., ball C) is located in an attempt to score points. This is not an easy task, as the positions of multiple balls on the right side of the defending side create multiple obstacles. This requires both sides to look for opportunities in more rallies, testing their skills and strategies. This explains why the left and right bottom pockets are designed with long openings. This design is in line with the design principles of the cue ball game and provides a better viewing experience.

[0041] Figure 3 A diagram illustrating another embodiment of a traditional single-ball game played on a pool table. Figure 4 This diagram illustrates another embodiment of the white ball game according to this invention. Figure 3 In the center, A is the ball for the attacking team on the left, B is the white ball, and C is the ball for the defending team on the right. Figure 4 In the game, A is the ball for the left-side attacking team, B is the white ball, and C is the ball for the right-side defending team. When the white ball is used in a game like... Figure 3 , Figure 4 At this point, the game enters a penalty situation. For example, ball A of the attacking team on the left is located in the left semicircle of the center circle of the table, cue ball B is located in the center of the table, and ball C is located in the penalty area on the right. The attacking team attempts to get ball A to hit ball B and put it into the corner pocket defended by the defending team on the right (e.g., ball C) in an attempt to score a point. Figure 3The scenario depicted on a traditional pocket pool table, where the defender's pockets are located in the corners on either side of the table, makes it easy for ball B to be potted into the upper right pocket for a low score. This renders the penalty shot meaningless, necessitating additional rules, such as adding a right-side defender's ball or restricting the attacker to potting ball B only into the lower pocket guarded by ball C. However, these additional rules fail to adequately reflect the design principles of the cue ball game, making the game more complex without improving the viewing experience. Figure 4 The scenario shown depicts a white ball on a pool table. The exclusion line is located at the right 3 / 4 of the table, and the pockets are four times the diameter of the playing ball. Therefore, from the position of the defending player's ball C, for ball B to directly pass over ball C and enter the long right pocket, theoretically there is space one ball diameter above and below ball C. This requires very precise technique from the attacking player. However, ball B could potentially bounce off the cushion and enter the bottom pocket, as... Figure 4 The dotted line path shown below, while requiring a higher level of skill from the attacking side, does increase the likelihood of scoring. Therefore, the defending side needs to carefully consider the placement of ball C within the penalty area. This process tests not only the attacking side's superior billiards skills but also the defending side's strategy and mental fortitude, perfectly aligning with the design principles of the cue ball and making the game more entertaining and engaging.

[0042] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a white ball table according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 5 As shown, this utility model provides a white ball pool table, which includes: a tabletop 1, an inner edge area 2, a left bottom pocket 3, a right bottom pocket 4, a center line 5, a center circle 6, two penalty area lines 7, and two penalty area arcs 8.

[0043] The tabletop 1 is rectangular, horizontal, and has a preset height L1. The tabletop 1 has two opposing first sides (two short sides) and two opposing second sides (two long sides), with the second side being longer than the first side.

[0044] The inner edge area 2 of the pool table is rectangular, located within the table surface 1, and is lower than the table surface 1.

[0045] Left bottom pocket 3 and right bottom pocket 4 are pockets with a preset depth L2 and are located in the center of the first opposite side of the table. The left bottom pocket 3 and right bottom pocket 4 are for the billiard balls to fall into. The cross-section of both left bottom pocket 3 and right bottom pocket 4 is racetrack-shaped. The boundary line between left bottom pocket 3 and right bottom pocket 4 and the inner edge area 2 of the table forms a quarter circle (e.g., Figure 5 (As shown at point A in the middle).

[0046] The center line 5 is parallel to the first side and passes through the center of the inner edge area 2 of the table.

[0047] The center circle 6 is circular and located in the center of area 2 on the inner edge of the table.

[0048] The two restricted area lines 7 are parallel to the first side and are at a predetermined distance L3 from the center line 5.

[0049] The two penalty arcs 8 are semicircles with their centers located in the center of the two penalty lines 7.

[0050] During the match, balls entering the left corner pocket 3 and the right corner pocket 4 may have different colors. When the match restarts or a penalty shot is taken, the balls need to be rearranged. To make this process more convenient and time-saving, and to avoid the situation where both players (or the referee) have to spend extra time and effort to pick out and return the opposite-colored ball to the other side of the table due to a different-colored ball appearing in either corner pocket, the white ball table provided by this utility model may also include a ball collector 9. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a ball collector according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of one side of the ball collector according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the ball collector has two triangular storage boxes 91, two bag opening connecting rings 92, two sorting devices 93, two ball drop outlets 94, a first guide rail 95, and a second guide rail 96.

[0051] Two triangular storage boxes 91 are located below the left bottom pocket 3 and the right bottom pocket 4, respectively. The triangular storage boxes 91 are used to receive billiard balls.

[0052] The pocket opening connecting ring 92 has the same dimensions as the cross-section of the left bottom pocket 3 and the right bottom pocket 4, and is connected to the bottom of the left bottom pocket 3 and the right bottom pocket 4 respectively, to catch the billiard balls falling from the left bottom pocket 3 and the right bottom pocket 4.

[0053] The sorting device 93 includes a camera (not shown), baffle x, baffle y, and baffle z. The sorting device 93 is used to sort billiard balls that fall into the bag from the connecting buckle 92.

[0054] The ball drop opening 94 is located at the top of the triangular storage box 91 to receive the billiard ball rolling along the first guide rail 95 or the second guide rail 96.

[0055] The first guide rail 95 extends from one of the baffles z to the ball drop hole 94 on the other side and gradually decreases in horizontal height. The second guide rail 96 extends from the other baffle z to the ball drop hole 94 on this side and gradually decreases in horizontal height, so that the billiard ball can roll along the track due to gravity. The width of the first guide rail 95 and the second guide rail 96 is slightly larger than the diameter of the billiard ball to facilitate its rolling.

[0056] When baffle y opens, the billiard ball falls into the triangular storage box 91 on its side. When baffle z opens, the billiard ball enters the first guide rail 95 or the second guide rail 96 and falls into the triangular storage box 91 on the opposite side. The camera is located directly above the sorting device 93. Baffle x is open when there is no ball. Baffle x is equipped with a pressure-sensitive element and can close when there is a ball. Baffles y and z are normally closed. When the camera identifies the billiard ball falling into the sorting device as either the ball on its side or the cue ball, baffle y on that side opens and closes again after a preset time T. The billiard ball falls into the triangular storage box on its side when baffle y is open. At the same time, baffle x on that side opens because it is in a ball-free state. When the camera identifies the billiard ball falling into the sorting device as not being the ball on its side, baffle z on that side opens and closes again after a preset time T. The billiard ball falls into the triangular storage box 91 on the other side via the first guide rail 95 or the second guide rail 96. At the same time, baffle x on that side opens because it is in a ball-free state. Figure 6 , Figure 7 The arrows shown indicate the direction in which the billiard ball rolls.

[0057] In this invention, the surfaces of baffles x, y, and z are all provided with a material for cleaning the surface of the billiard ball. During the opening and closing process of baffles x, y, and z, they rub against the surface of the billiard ball to achieve the effect of wiping the surface of the billiard ball.

[0058] The baffle in this invention can move up and down vertically to achieve either blocking or unblocking. The baffle open state means the baffle moves down to an unblocked state, and the baffle closed state means the baffle moves up to a blocking state. The sorting device 93 controls the opening or closing of baffles x, y, and z, which are existing technologies. Those skilled in the art know how to control them to achieve the desired function, so they will not be described again.

[0059] In one embodiment of this utility model, the lengths of the left and right bottom pockets are both four times the diameter of the international competition ball, and / or

[0060] The diameter of both penalty arcs is four times the diameter of the international match ball.

[0061] In one embodiment of this utility model, the length of the inner edge area of ​​the table is 2540mm, the width is 1270mm, and L1 is 760mm. At this time, the white ball table is a medium 8-inch size.

[0062] In one embodiment of this utility model, the length of the inner edge area of ​​the table is 3560mm, the width is 1780mm, and L1 is 850mm. At this time, the white ball table is of snooker size.

[0063] In one embodiment of this utility model, the cross-sections of the left bottom bag and the right bottom bag are semi-circular on both sides, that is, the two ends of the racetrack shape are semi-circular.

[0064] In one embodiment of this invention, the diameter of the center circle is four times the diameter of the ball used in international competitions.

[0065] In one embodiment of this utility model, L2 is characterized by being between 12 and 14 cm or between 8.5 and 10.5 cm, and the length of L3 is equal to the length of the inner edge of the table.

[0066] In this invention, the size of the competition ball can be adjusted. Depending on the size of the competition ball, four times the diameter of the competition ball can be, for example, 228.60 mm or 210 mm. The above-mentioned dimensions can be referenced from the data here.

[0067] The white ball table provided by this utility model can prevent the white ball from falling into the middle pocket meaninglessly. At the same time, in penalty shot scenarios, it can fully reflect the purpose of the white ball game and enhance the viewing experience.

[0068] Those skilled in the art will understand that the accompanying drawings are merely schematic diagrams of one embodiment, and the modules or processes shown in the drawings are not necessarily essential for implementing this utility model.

[0069] Those skilled in the art will understand that the modules in the apparatus of the embodiments can be distributed in the apparatus of the embodiments as described in the embodiments, or they can be located in one or more devices different from this embodiment with corresponding changes. The modules of the above embodiments can be combined into one module, or they can be further divided into multiple sub-modules.

[0070] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it; although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A white ball pool table, characterized in that, include: The tabletop, the inner edge of the table, the left corner pocket, the right corner pocket, the center line, the center circle, the two penalty area lines, and the two penalty area arcs. The pool table surface is rectangular, horizontal, and has a preset height L1. The table surface has a first side and a second side, with the second side being longer than the first side. The inner edge of the pool table is rectangular, located within the table surface and lower than it. The left and right bottom pockets are pockets with a preset depth of L2 and are located in the center of the first opposite side of the pool table. The left and right bottom pockets are for the billiard balls to fall into. The cross-section of the left and right bottom pockets is racetrack-shaped, and the boundary line between the left and right bottom pockets and the inner edge of the pool table is a quarter circle. The center line is parallel to the first side and passes through the center of the inner edge area of ​​the table. The center circle is circular and located in the center of the inner edge of the table. The two penalty area lines are parallel to the first side and are at a predetermined distance L3 from the center line. The two penalty arcs are semi-circular, with their centers located in the middle of the two penalty lines.

2. The white ball pool table according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a ball collector, which has two triangular storage boxes, two bag opening connecting rings, two sorting devices, two ball drop outlets, a first guide rail, and a second guide rail. Two triangular storage boxes are located below the left and right bottom pockets, respectively. These triangular boxes are used to receive billiard balls. The pocket opening connecting ring has the same size as the cross-section of the left and right bottom pockets and is connected to the bottom of the left and right bottom pockets respectively, used to catch billiard balls falling from the left and right bottom pockets. The sorting device includes a camera, baffle x, baffle y, and baffle z. The sorting device is used to sort billiard balls that fall into the bag through the connecting buckle. The ball dropper is located at the top of the triangular storage box to catch the billiard balls that roll along the first or second guide rail. The first guide rail extends from one of the baffles z to the ball landing opening on the other side, and its horizontal height gradually decreases. The second guide rail extends from the other baffle z to the ball landing opening on this side, and its horizontal height gradually decreases. When baffle y opens, the billiard ball falls into the triangular storage box on its side. When baffle z opens, the billiard ball enters the first or second guide rail and falls into the triangular storage box on the opposite side. The camera is located directly above the sorting device. Baffle x is open when there is no ball. Baffle x is equipped with a pressure-sensitive element and can close when there is a ball. Baffles y and z are normally closed. When the camera identifies the billiard ball falling into the sorting device as either the ball on its side or the cue ball, baffle y on that side opens and closes again after a preset time T. The billiard ball falls into the triangular storage box on its side when baffle y is open. At the same time, baffle x on that side opens because it is now in a ball-free state. When the camera identifies the billiard ball falling into the sorting device as not being the ball on its side, baffle z on that side opens and closes again after a preset time T. The billiard ball falls into the triangular storage box on the other side via the first or second guide rail. At the same time, baffle x on that side opens because it is now in a ball-free state.

3. The white ball pool table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lengths of the left and right bottom pockets are both four times the diameter of the international competition ball, and / or The diameter of both penalty arcs is four times the diameter of the international match ball.

4. The white ball pool table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the inner edge area of ​​the table is 2540mm, the width is 1270mm, and L1 is 760mm.

5. The white ball pool table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the inner edge area of ​​the table is 3560mm, the width is 1780mm, and L1 is 850mm.

6. The white ball pool table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sections of the left and right bottom pockets are semi-circular on both sides.

7. The white ball pool table according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the center circle is four times that of the ball used in international competitions.

8. The white ball pool table according to claim 1, characterized in that, L2 is between 12 and 14 cm or between 8.5 and 10.5 cm, and L3 is the length of the inner edge of the table.

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