Target device for a throwing game

Abstract

The present invention relates to a target device (1) for a throwing game device (2), comprising a frame (10) and at least one flexible and / or deformable planar structure (11) mounted within the frame (10), wherein several target receptacles (120) are arranged within the frame (10), the target receptacles (120) being slot-shaped and formed by spaced-apart surface elements (12) whose target surfaces (121) extend transversely to the frame plane (RE) of the frame and which are directly or indirectly attached to or connected with the frame (10) and / or the structure (11), wherein a planar structure (13) oriented transversely to the surface elements (12) extends on and / or behind the rear sides (R) of the surface elements (12) on the target device (1), which is formed from a flexible or elastic material.The targeting device (1) according to the invention is characterized in that a) below and on the front side (F) of the surface elements (12) at least one catch frame (14) is formed on the frame (10), within which the structure (11) or a further flexible and / or deformable and planar structure (11') is attached, wherein b) at least one additional vertical target receptacle (17) is provided on the targeting device (1), which is formed as recesses on the holding device (16) arranged vertically or perpendicularly with respect to the surface elements (12).

Description

Technical area

[0001] The present invention relates to a target device for a throwing game device according to the preamble of patent claim 1. A throwing game device within the scope of this invention is primarily understood to mean a disc- and / or plate-shaped throwing game device, which includes, for example and among other things, Frisbees or beer mats. State of the art

[0002] Various targeting devices for throwing game devices are already known from the prior art. These devices comprise a net mounted within a frame for catching or returning the throwing game device. US Pat. No. 6,793,594 B1, for example, shows such a targeting device in which an integrated target holder is provided within a frame or a net stretched within the frame, into which a game device can be inserted.

[0003] From US 8 827 845 B1 a target device for a throwing game device is known, which has a frame and a flexible and / or deformable and planar structure mounted within the frame, wherein a plurality of target receptacles are arranged within the frame, the target receptacles are slit-shaped and are formed by spaced-apart surface elements, the target surfaces of which extend transversely to the frame plane of the frame and which are directly or indirectly fastened to the frame and / or the structure or connected to the frame and / or the structure.

[0004] From US 2020 / 0 238 143 A1 a targeting device is known in which a flat structure, oriented transversely to the surface elements, extends on the targeting device and is made of a flexible or elastic material.

[0005] From CN 209 155 050 U and from US 2014 / 0 145 401 A1, target devices for a throwing game device are known, which comprise several target receptacles and are formed from an assembleable frame.

[0006] DE 33 44 955 A1 shows a targeting device which consists of a flat and collapsible structure composed of several elements, in which several spaced-apart target receptacles are incorporated.

[0007] US 2016 / 0 192 783 A1 shows a tent-like aiming device with several target receptacles.

[0008] The primary disadvantage of known targeting devices is that they are primarily designed for bringing in (shooting or hitting) balls, but are only partially suitable for targeted throwing exercises with disc- or plate-shaped throwing devices, especially since the partially round or square design of the target holders means that the flight orientation of the throwing device is irrelevant. Only US 8 827 845 B1 shows a targeting device that appears to meet the aforementioned requirements, but its handling is impractical, especially since the throwing devices require a laborious process to remove from their target holders. Description of the invention

[0009] The present invention is based on the object of creating a targeting device which eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages.

[0010] According to the invention, the above object is achieved according to the preamble of claim 1 in conjunction with the characterizing features. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the aiming device according to the invention are specified in the dependent subclaims. Brief description of the drawings

[0011] Further objects, features, advantages and possible applications of the aiming device according to the invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 the aiming device according to the invention in an advantageous embodiment in a perspective front view; Fig. 2 an enlarged section of the target images in an advantageous embodiment as in Fig. 1 in a perspective front view; Fig. 3 an enlarged section of another embodiment of the aiming device in a perspective front view. Implementation of the invention

[0012] As from Fig. 1, the target device 1 according to the invention comprises at least one frame 10 and at least one flexible and / or deformable and flat structure 11 mounted within the frame 10 for catching and / or returning the throwing game device, wherein a plurality of target receptacles 120 for inserting the throwing game device are arranged within the frame 10.

[0013] A return of a throwing device could be realized, for example, by the structure 11, preferably a net or a grid (as in Fig. 1), is elastically designed. A flat—preferably elastic—fabric or film, for example, can also be considered as the flat structure 11. Furthermore, the structure 11 can also be arranged on the frame 10 by means of elastic fastening means in order to achieve this rebounding (or springing back) effect.

[0014] As from Fig. 1, it is preferably provided that the distances between the individual target receptacles 120 - preferably towards the middle (between the top and bottom) - gradually decrease in order to increase, for example, the degree of difficulty of the targets.

[0015] In a further exemplary embodiment of the invention (not shown in the drawing), the individual target receptacles 120 can also gradually taper in width, preferably towards the middle (between the top and bottom), in order to further increase, for example, the degree of difficulty of the targets.

[0016] The target receptacles 120 of the targeting device 1 according to the invention are slit-shaped and formed by spaced-apart surface elements 12, the target surfaces 121 of which extend transversely to the frame plane RE of the frame and which are directly or indirectly attached to the frame 10 and / or the structure 11 or connected to the frame 10 and / or the structure 11.

[0017] According to the invention, a surface element 12 is understood to be an element which is flat on at least one side, overall plate-like and / or flat, and which advantageously has the shape of a polygon, preferably a rectangle.

[0018] Either the surface elements 12 are directly connected to the frame 10 or the structure 11 or they are - as exemplified in Fig. 1 - arranged or can be arranged indirectly on the frame 10 via, for example, a holding device 16 or several holders.

[0019] Particularly preferably, the surface elements 12 extend on the front side F along or parallel to the frame plane RE.

[0020] The target surfaces 121 are preferably aligned perpendicular to the frame plane RE.

[0021] On and / or behind the rear sides R of the surface elements 12, a flat structure 13 oriented transversely to the surface elements 12 extends on the target device 1.

[0022] By means of this structure 13, the throwing toys 2 thrown into the target receptacles 120 can be (softly) caught. For this purpose, the flat structure 13 is preferably made of a flexible or elastic material. The structure 13 can also be the structure 11, which extends further behind the surface elements 12.

[0023] The structure 13 is advantageously designed or constructed in such a way that, due to an elastic and / or flexible material, the throwing game device 2 is not bulged backwards like a net and the speed of the throwing game device 2 is not intercepted, but rather the throwing game device 2 is softly intercepted in a way that is hardly noticeable to the spectator and is placed directly on the shelf, i.e. the target surfaces of the surface elements 121.

[0024] The target surfaces 121 can, for example, be formed from a flexible and / or elastic material.

[0025] As from Fig. 1, at least one catching frame 14 is formed on the frame 10 below (i.e. in the direction of the underside U) and on the front side F of the surface elements 12, within which the structure 11 or a further flexible and / or deformable and flat structure 11' is mounted for catching or returning the throwing game device.

[0026] As from Fig. 1 and Fig.3, at least one additional vertical target receptacle 17 is further provided on the target device 1, which is preferably designed as recesses on the holding device 16 arranged vertically or perpendicularly with respect to the - advantageously horizontally arranged and / or formed - surface elements 12.

[0027] In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, a dispensing opening 171 is provided below the vertical target holder 17, with a feed shaft 170 leading from the target holder 17 to the dispensing opening 171. The throwing game device can preferably be guided via an inclined and / or arranged ramp or guide 172 from the target holder 17 into the dispensing opening 171 or a front region of the dispensing opening 171, so that the throwing game device can be removed more easily.

[0028] The frame 10 and the catch frame 14 are advantageously connected to each other in an articulated manner 15 in order to fold them against each other.

[0029] A further embodiment of the invention provides that it comprises a holding device 16 and / or a plurality of holders on or in which the surface elements 12 are arranged or formed, wherein the holding device 16 and / or the holders are fastened or can be fastened to the frame 10.

[0030] In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the holding device 16 and / or the holders comprise / comprising at least one connecting means 160 corresponding to the frame 10 or at least one connecting part provided on the frame 10, by means of which the holding device 16 and / or the holders are / are fastened or can be fastened to the frame 10. List of reference numbers 1 aiming device 10 frames 11 Network 11' further net 12 surface elements 13 flat structures 14 catch frames 15 joints 16 Holding device 17 Target recording 120 target images of the surface elements 121 Target surfaces of the surface elements 160 connecting elements on the holding device 170 feed chute 171 Dispensing opening 172 Ramp or guide 1200 apertures on the target mounts F Front side of the surface elements O Top of the aiming device R Back of the surface elements RE frame level U Bottom of the aiming device QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] US 6,793,594 B1

[0002] US 8 827 845 B1 [0003, 0008] US 2020 / 0 238 143 A1

[0004] CN 209 155 050 U

[0005] US 2014 / 0 145 401 A1

[0005] DE 33 44 955 A1

[0006] US 2016 / 0 192 783 A1

[0007]

Claims

[1] A targeting device (1) comprising a frame (10) and at least one flexible and / or deformable, planar structure (11) mounted within the frame (10), wherein a plurality of target receptacles (120) are arranged within the frame (10), wherein the target receptacles (120) are slot-shaped and are formed by spaced-apart planar elements (12), the target surfaces (121) of which extend transversely to the frame plane (RE) of the frame and which are directly or indirectly attached to the frame (10) and / or the structure (11) or connected to the frame (10) and / or the structure (11), wherein a planar structure (13) extending transversely to the planar elements (12) and made of a flexible or elastic material extends on and / or behind the rear sides (R) of the planar elements (12) on the targeting device (1), characterized by , that a) at least one catch frame (14) is formed below and on the front side (F) of the surface elements (12) on the frame (10), within which the structure (11) or a further flexible and / or deformable and flat structure (11') is mounted, wherein b) at least one additional vertical target receptacle (17) is provided on the target device (1), which is designed as recesses on the holding device (16) arranged vertically or perpendicularly with respect to the surface elements (12). [2] Target device (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that an output opening (171) is provided below (U) the vertical target holder (17), wherein a feed shaft (170) leads from the target holder (17) to the output opening (171). [3] Target device (1) according to claim 2, characterized bythat an obliquely formed and / or arranged ramp or guide (172) leads from the target holder (17) into the dispensing opening (171) or a front region of the dispensing opening (171).

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