Target area change device as well as training, sports and play equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a target area change device 3 for a training, sports and gaming device 1. The target area change device 3 has several change target areas 4.1, 4.n, wherein the target area change device 3 is configured to replace a first change target area 4.1 with a further change target area 4.n as required. The invention also relates to a training, sports and gaming device with a target area changing device 3.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a target area changing device for a training, sports and play device as well as a training, sports and play device.

[0002] Throwing and shooting sports are enjoying ever-increasing popularity worldwide. The most widespread precision sport is darts, in which darts are thrown at a round board (the dartboard). The front of the dartboard serves as the target area. The back of the dartboard can be used, for example, for mounting the dartboard, such as on a wall. The target area is usually divided into 20 circular sectors, each with a value of 1 to 20 and a diameter of 18° (20 x 18° = 360°). The center of the dartboard is formed by the single bull and the bull's eye. In addition, there are two rings of different diameters: the double ring (which doubles the value of a segment) on the outer diameter of the target area and the triple ring (which triples the value of a segment) between the center of the dartboard and the outer diameter.

[0003] On classic dartboards made of sisal fibers, the segments are separated by a wire mesh along the segment boundaries. This wire structure is called the spider. Similarly, the numbers indicating the value of the circular target sectors are attached to a wire ring that is fastened to the edge of the dartboard using clamps. Each player typically has only one set of three darts. During a game, the player throws their three darts, goes to the dartboard, retrieves their darts, and makes way for the next player.

[0004] During practice, darts must be removed from the dartboard as soon as the number of darts stuck becomes too large and they obstruct further potential hits. This frequently interrupts the consistency of a user's training.

[0005] Furthermore, the so-called "bull-off" at the beginning of a darts match is becoming increasingly important for dart players, as it allows them to gain an advantage in the first, third, etc. rounds (also called legs). Whoever can throw best at the bullseye gains this advantage. There is also a game mode where hitting the single bull scores the same points as hitting the bullseye. This means that in this mode, hitting the single bull is easier because the target area is larger than for the normally highest possible throw, the so-called triple 20. Therefore, all players prefer to throw at the bullseye area.

[0006] Devices are known from the prior art which disclose a rotatable dartboard or a dartboard with a rotatable target surface, see e.g. EP 4 357 724 A1.

[0007] For example, CN 106940154 B discloses a detachable dartboard rotating device comprising a dartboard and a positioning structure. The dartboard is equipped with a first positioning module. The positioning structure can include a pivot pin and a second positioning module, which are provided on the surface of the positioning structure. The dartboard's axis is detachably rotatably mounted on the pivot pin, and the first and second positioning modules are combined to position the dartboard. The detachable dartboard rotating device of the present invention makes it possible to rotate the dartboard so that the smaller scoring area of ​​the dart hole is located below the red center, thus allowing the dartboard to continue to be used and extending its service life.

[0008] CN 106949789 A describes an automatic electronic rotary table. The automatic rotating electronic target comprises a target seat, a circular target frame, and a circularly stepped ring pressure plate. A circle of gear teeth is arranged on the side surface of the seat. A motor is fixed to the target seat. A gear is fixed to an output shaft of the motor. An opening is formed in the side wall of a first groove between the motor and the seat. The gear engages with the gear teeth on the side surface of the seat through this opening. A control unit is connected to the motor. According to the automatic electronic rotary table, electronic control of the rotary table's frame is implemented, and a stepper motor is used to ensure precise rotation and product quality.

[0009] In addition to automatically rotating dartboards, manually rotating devices are also known, for example from GB 2471337 B, GB 2234186 A or US 7 866 668 B2.

[0010] Against this background, the invention aims to provide a target area changer and a training, sports, and gaming device that enables more efficient training of a player's throwing or shooting accuracy, or more efficient gameplay. In particular, more efficient training for hitting the single bull and / or the bull's eye would be desirable.

[0011] The problem is solved by the features of the independent patent claims. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent patent claims.

[0012] A fundamental principle of the invention is that a player's throwing or shooting precision can be achieved primarily through a large number of consecutive, uninterrupted throws or shots. This allows for even the slightest adjustments to body position immediately before each throw or shot, which is no longer possible if training or a game has to be interrupted, for example, because the target area of ​​the dartboard can no longer receive any more darts. In other words, it would be desirable for the player to be able to perform as many throws or shots as possible during training or a game without having to leave their throwing or shooting position or being otherwise prevented from training.

[0013] A first aspect of the invention relates to a target area changing device for a training, sports, and gaming device, in particular a target device or target machine such as a dartboard or dart machine. A throwing or shooting sport can be practiced or performed using the training, sports, and gaming device. The throwing or shooting sport can include targeted throwing or shooting at a target area, for example, a small, special target area, on a target commonly used in throwing or shooting sports.

[0014] The proposed target area switching device has several interchangeable target areas, which can be optically modeled on the target area of ​​a target disc. If required, e.g., depending on the presence of a predefined signal, a first interchangeable target area can be replaced by a further interchangeable target area.

[0015] The target area change device can be designed for use as an independent training, sports and gaming device, e.g. also in vending machines, and consequently can also be used independently of the actual target with corresponding target areas.

[0016] Alternatively, the target area change device can be configured to position a change target area in front of the target area of ​​the target, preferably at any given time.

[0017] In particular, both the target area and the interchangeable target areas can be circular or annular. For example, both the target area and the interchangeable target areas can have the shape of a bull's eye and / or a single bull. In other words, the target area can preferably correspond to the bull's eye and / or the single bull of a dartboard. In addition to the target area replicated by the interchangeable target areas, further target areas, e.g., as is common with a dartboard, can be present for which no interchangeable target area is provided.

[0018] The interchangeable target areas can be arranged on a carrier, such as a plate, for example, printed, glued, etc., so that the position of the interchangeable target areas can be changed by moving the carrier. Preferably, the carrier can be transparent so that areas of the target behind it are visually detectable. Alternatively or additionally, the carrier's external appearance can be adapted to the target to allow for the best possible visual integration of the target area interchangeable mechanism into the target or the training, sports, and game equipment. This minimizes any potential influence on the user from the differing visual appearance of a target with an interchangeable target area compared to one without, and enables training to closely resemble actual game conditions.

[0019] Furthermore, the interchangeable target areas can be made of or connected to a material that allows for the attachment of projectiles, such as arrows. When the interchangeable target areas are changed, the projectiles present in the target area being replaced can therefore be moved along with the target area itself.

[0020] The interchangeable target areas can be attached in front of the target, partially covering the target, or, in the case of a training, sports and play equipment equipped with the proposed target area interchangeable device, can be attached in front of the target of the training, sports and play equipment, at least partially covering the target.

[0021] The proposed target area switching device allows for a significant increase in the number of consecutive throws or shots because, at any given time, one of several switching target areas is positioned in front of and replaces the target area of ​​the target. As soon as no further throws or shots can be made at the target area, the switching target area can be replaced by another, allowing training to continue without interruption. The player training can remain in their current throwing or shooting position and continue training, thus making the training more efficient. The switch from one switching target area to another can preferably be so rapid that, in most cases, the time required is shorter than the time between two consecutive throws or shots.

[0022] The target area switching device preferably has at least three, more preferably at least nine, and most preferably at least six switching target areas. The more switching target areas are provided, the longer uninterrupted training can take place.

[0023] It may be possible to position one or more change target areas in front of, or even in front of, areas of the target that are not part of the target area being replaced by these change target areas. Since the user of the change target area device is focused on the relevant target area in the correct position during training, additional change target areas that partially obscure the target will not distract them. Alternatively, the spacing of the change target areas can be chosen so that only one change target area obscures the target area directly in front of the target area. Further change target areas can then be positioned outside the target area.

[0024] The target area changer may be provided with fastening means designed for attaching, preferably releasably, the target area changer to the target. The fastening means may, for example, be designed as a clamping device with an elastically spring-loaded section by means of which the target area changer is clamped to the target.

[0025] Advantageously, this also allows conventional targets to be upgraded with the target area changer. A detachable mounting also enables easy switching between normal game use and training.

[0026] According to an advantageous embodiment, the interchangeable target areas can be arranged linearly. It is particularly advantageous that, with a linear arrangement of several interchangeable target areas, only a small portion of the target is covered by the target area changer, and the user can still recognize large parts of the target as such. Furthermore, a linear arrangement of the interchangeable target areas allows for easy replacement of the interchangeable target areas by a simple linear shift.

[0027] The target change areas are advantageously arranged along a main axis on the target change device. The orientation of the main axis in space is of secondary importance or can advantageously be freely chosen by the user.

[0028] The target area change device can have a fixed base rail and a runner rail mounted on the base rail and movable relative to the base rail, wherein the linearly arranged change target areas are positioned on the runner rail, for example by arranging the carrier with the change target areas on the runner rail.

[0029] The rail system can also be designed to be expandable and / or linkable, e.g., via a rail plug-in system. For this purpose, the end pieces of the rail can preferably be designed to be removable.

[0030] According to a further advantageous embodiment, the changeover target areas can be arranged circularly or within a circle. This allows for a space-saving arrangement of multiple changeover target areas. A circular arrangement of the changeover target areas also enables simple replacement of the changeover target areas by a rotary movement.

[0031] The target area changer may be configured to have a fixed base and a rotating rotor wheel mounted on the base, which is rotatable relative to the base. The circularly arranged changeable target areas are positioned on the rotor wheel, for example, by arranging the carrier with the changeable target areas on the rotor wheel. The rotor wheel can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0032] The rotation of the runner wheel can be performed by an angular step α, which is dimensioned such that the next (free) change target area is positioned in front of the target area to be replaced. With a uniform distribution of, for example, four change target areas on a runner wheel, an angular step α = 90°; with a uniform distribution of, for example, eight change target areas on a runner wheel, an angular step α = 45°; with ten change target areas, α = 36°, and so on.

[0033] It is advantageous if as large a portion as possible of the runner wheel is designed in such a way that the user can see other areas of the target besides the special target area that are covered by the runner wheel. For example, the runner wheel can be made transparent for this purpose.

[0034] Other arrangements of multiple change target areas are also conceivable, such as a grid-like arrangement in which multiple change target areas are arranged in several rows above each other, with each individual row having multiple change target areas.

[0035] It may also be provided that the target area changer includes a drive device designed to move the changer target areas, for example by moving the carrier with the changer target areas.

[0036] Depending on the design, the drive unit can include an electric motor, such as a servo motor. A servo motor, in this context, is an electric motor that allows control of the angular position of its motor shaft, as well as its rotational speed and acceleration. For this purpose, the servo motor is equipped with a position sensor.

[0037] According to further embodiment variants, the drive device can have a stepper motor, for example a stationary stepper motor, wherein the stepper motor is directly or via a gearbox connected to the change target areas, for example to the support carrying the change target areas.

[0038] Regardless of the specific design of the electric motor, the electric motor can enable automated movement of the target areas and thus their exchange or replacement by causing a predefinable movement of the target areas.

[0039] Alternatively, the drive can also be mechanical. The drive mechanism can, for example, be activated by a foot switch or similar device.

[0040] In a circular arrangement of several changeover target areas, the drive unit can also drive at least one drive pinion operatively connected to the rotor wheel. Advantageously, this allows for a precise definition of the angular increment by which the drive pinion must be rotated to effect a rotation of the rotor wheel by a desired angular increment α. The respective angular increment α is preferably chosen such that the next changeover target area is positioned in front of the target area.

[0041] Alternatively, the drive unit can be designed to drive a belt drive.

[0042] In one embodiment, the rotor wheel can be held at an edge that defines the rotor wheel by two or more rotatable retaining rollers. This allows for a particularly stable bearing arrangement.

[0043] Optionally, at least one retaining roller can also be designed as a drive pinion.

[0044] Preferably, the drive pinion can be a gear pinion that is operatively connected to a toothed section arranged on the rotor wheel. Preferably, the toothed section can be arranged on the edge(s) bounding the rotor wheel.

[0045] Alternatively, the drive pinion can be designed as a friction wheel.

[0046] In another embodiment, the drive unit can drive a shaft operatively connected to the center of the rotor wheel, with the shaft simultaneously serving as the rotatable bearing for the rotor wheel. This design is particularly space-saving.

[0047] According to further design variants, the target range changing device can have a control device that is operatively connected to the drive device for controlling the drive device.

[0048] Furthermore, it may be provided that the target area change device has at least one sensor in operative communication with the control device, which is designed to detect a hit of a change target area and to transmit a signal to the control device.

[0049] The control unit can receive this sensor signal and process it according to one or more routines based on instructions or code programmed into the control unit. Control signals generated in this process can then be output to the drive unit as an actuator in response to the processed sensor signal. The transmission of the sensor signals and / or the control signals can be wired or wireless, e.g., via radio transmission.

[0050] The control unit can advantageously enable automated switching between target areas. Optionally, the sensor signals can be recorded. This data can then be analyzed later, for example, after the training has been completed.

[0051] The sensor can, for example, be designed to detect a vibration triggered by a hit on a changing target area. For this purpose, the sensor can be designed, for example, as an accelerometer.

[0052] For example, a sensor can be positioned at each change target area to detect the vibration of the change target area, which is located in front of the corresponding target area of ​​the target disc.

[0053] It may also be provided that a fixed sensor is arranged between the target area of ​​the target disc and the interchangeable target area positioned in front of it, which is designed to detect vibrations of the interchangeable target area located in front of the target area.

[0054] Vibrations and accelerations can be detected with high accuracy, so that an unwanted change of the target area due to faulty hit detection can be largely avoided.

[0055] A user of the proposed target area changer can advantageously concentrate their training on the target area, whereby the previously positioned changer target area is replaced by a free changer target area after a certain, predefined or freely selectable number of hits. By moving the changer target areas after a signal or a certain number of signals are transmitted to the control unit, the target area, which may be occupied by arrows, is cleared for new arrows.

[0056] Furthermore, the sensitivity of the sensor designed to detect vibrations can be adjusted to reduce or increase the area of ​​the respective target range that the sensor detects. This allows the required accuracy for switching target ranges to be varied, thereby achieving an additional training effect.

[0057] Optionally, the control device can be trained to perform machine learning processes. For example, the control device can incorporate artificial intelligence. This allows, for instance, the movement of the switching target areas to be triggered only when the artificial intelligence has achieved a certain (user-determined) number of hits in a specific switching target area, regardless of any other hits.

[0058] In an alternative embodiment, the sensor can be a camera whose field of view encompasses the interchangeable target area positioned in front of the target area of ​​the target disc. Camera-based detection has the advantage that, for example, the angle of impact of an arrow on the target area can also be analyzed using the camera image.

[0059] Preferably, the control device can activate the drive device after a number i of signals transmitted by the sensor, preferably after every three transmitted signals. This ensures that after a certain number i, which represents the number of hits in the sensor's detection field or the number of hits in the respective change target area, a new / free change target area is positioned in front of the target area.

[0060] It may be provided that the number i can be selected and adjusted by a user of the sports and play equipment.

[0061] It can also be provided that the control device is designed to activate the drive unit based on voice control and / or sound control, for example triggered by clapping and / or whistling and / or snapping or similar noises. This eliminates the need for complex sensors to detect hits.

[0062] Furthermore, the control unit can be designed to activate the drive unit based on an input from an external device, such as an app on a smartphone, smartwatch, or tablet PC. In this case, too, complex sensors for detecting hits can be dispensed with.

[0063] Another aspect of the invention relates to a training, sports, and gaming device for a throwing or shooting sport or game, for example, training in such a sport or game in which a target area of ​​a target is thrown or shot at, particularly darts. The training, sports, and gaming device comprises a target with a target area and a target area changer as described above. The training, sports, and gaming device therefore incorporates the advantages of the target area changer.

[0064] The invention is not limited to a specific target material. For example, the target can be made of sisal or plastic, or consist of sisal or plastic. Other materials are also possible. Likewise, the training, sports, and gaming device, or its target, can be designed for training with darts having steel or plastic tips, e.g., for e-darts. The training, sports, and gaming device can also be designed as a gaming machine, e.g., with or without a payment option. If the target area exchange mechanism or the training, sports, and gaming device requires an electrical power supply, this can be provided by mains power, battery, rechargeable battery, and / or solar power. In addition to the target area, other parts can also be interchangeable to allow, for example, individual customization or easy maintenance and repair. The training, sports, and gaming device can be designed for wall connection or...It may be designed for wall mounting. Alternatively or additionally, it may be possible to mount it on a tripod or in a case.

[0065] The target area changer or the training, sports, and play equipment can optionally be equipped with acoustic protection for noise reduction. This acoustic protection can be implemented externally, e.g., using acoustic mats, or internally, e.g., using dampers.

[0066] The proposed training, sports, and gaming device, along with the proposed target area changer, offers the advantage of making training for throwing or shooting games more efficient. Specifically, by replacing the target area positioned in front of a target board with a free target area after a certain number of hits, a user is allowed to throw a large number of darts in rapid succession at a position where the target area is typically located, which usually only accommodates three darts. The darts on the training, sports, and gaming device need to be removed less frequently, resulting in greater efficiency for the user. For example, more intensive darts training, even with more than the usual three darts, becomes possible. However, changing the target area is also possible after just one or two darts.

[0067] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments and accompanying drawings. Fig. 1: A schematic view of a classic dartboard according to the state of the art; Fig. 2: a schematic view of an exemplary training, sports and play equipment with an exemplary target area change device with linearly arranged change target areas; Fig. 3: a front view of the training, sports and play equipment according to Fig. 2; Fig. 4: a rear view of the training, sports and play equipment according to Fig. 2; Fig. 5A and Fig. 5B: two exemplary arrangements of training, sports and play equipment according to Fig. 2; Fig. 6: a schematic view of an exemplary training, sports and play equipment with an exemplary target area change device with circularly arranged change target areas; Fig. 7: a schematic front view of another exemplary target area changer device with circularly arranged change target areas; Fig. 8: a schematic rear view of the target area changer according to Fig. 7; Fig. 9: a schematic perspective view of another exemplary target area changer device with linearly arranged change target areas; Fig. 10: a rear view of the target area changer according to Fig. 9; and Fig. 11: a front view of the target range changer according to Fig. 9.

[0068] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a classic dartboard according to the prior art, i.e., a target 2 commonly used in throwing or shooting sports within the meaning of the invention. In darts, arrows (the darts) are thrown at a round board (the dartboard or target). The front of the dartboard serves as the target area 13. The back of the dartboard serves for mounting the dartboard, for example, on a wall. The target area 13 is divided into 20 circular sector-shaped target sectors with a value of 1 to 20, each with an angle of 18° (20 x 18° = 360°). The center of the dartboard is formed by the single bull 14 and the bull's eye 15, which, within the scope of the present invention, are collectively referred to as the target area 16.In addition, there are two rings of different diameters surrounding the dartboard: the Double Ring 17 (doubling the value of the segment) on the outer diameter of the target area 13, and the Triple Ring 18 (tripling the value of the segment) between the center of the dartboard and the outer diameter. A numbered ring 19 around the edge of the dartboard indicates the value of the circular target sectors. Each player typically has only one set of three darts. During a game, the player throws their three darts, goes to the dartboard, retrieves their darts, and makes room for the next player. If a player wants to specifically practice throwing at the target area 16, there is usually not enough target area left in the 16 after throwing three darts to continue practicing.In this situation, it is necessary to remove the darts from the 16-ring to clear the 16-ring again. This makes training very inefficient.

[0069] Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic view of an exemplary training, sports and play device 1 with a target 2 and a target area changing device 3.

[0070] The in the Fig. The embodiment of the target area changer 3, as illustrated in Figures 2 to 5B, features a linear arrangement of several interchangeable target areas 4.1, 4.n. The target area changer 3 is positioned and attached to a target 2 such that it obscures parts of the target 2. In particular, the target area changer 3 obscures the target area 16, i.e., the area of ​​the single bull 14 and the bull's eye 15, which, in the illustrated embodiment, is located in the center of the target 2. This target area 16 forms the focus of the training performed by the user of the training, sports, and gaming device 1.

[0071] Depending on the individual training goal, a different target area can also constitute target area 16. For example, a player might want to improve their accuracy when throwing at the "triple 20," i.e., the section of the triple ring 18 that lies within the circular target sector with a value of 20. In this case, this would be target area 16.

[0072] The target area changer 3 has several change target areas 4.1, 4.n arranged on a carrier 20, which are optically modeled on the target area 16. The change target area positioned directly in front of the target area 16 is numbered 4.1 in the figures. This is for illustrative purposes only. The individual change target areas 4.1, 4.n are identical to each other.

[0073] The target area switching device 3 is designed to replace the first switching target area 4.1 with a further switching target area 4.n as needed. This replacement can occur, for example, after reaching a certain number of hits (predetermined or user-selectable) in the first switching target area 4.1, or after direct user input. The switch can also be performed manually, for example, by manual intervention from another person, or automatically.

[0074] In the illustrated embodiment, the target area changer 3 has a drive unit 10 which is configured to move the carrier 20 with the change target areas 4.1, 4.n.

[0075] For this purpose, the drive unit 10 is directly or via a gearbox connected to the change target areas 4.1, 4.n or the carrier 20.

[0076] The in the Fig. The target area changer 3 shown in Figures 2 to 5B has a fixed base rail 6 and a mounting on the base rail 6 relative to the base rail 6 (see Figure 2). Fig. 3) a sliding runner rail 7, wherein the runner rail 7 simultaneously forms the support 20. Thus, all change target areas 4.1, 4.n are located on a common straight line, wherein the target area change device 3 is attached to the target 2 such that the common straight line of the change target areas 4.1, 4.n passes through the target area 16 of the target 2.

[0077] Fig. Figure 3 shows a front view of the training, sports and play equipment 1 according to Fig. 2, wherein the runner rail 7 was moved so far on the base rail 6 that a further change target area located far to the outside on the runner rail 7 was positioned as the now first change target area 4.1 in front of the target area 16 of the target 2.

[0078] The dimensioning of the target range changer 3 in its longitudinal direction is advantageously such that sufficient stability of the target range changer 3 is ensured, particularly in the area described in Fig. The extended state shown in section 3 is given.

[0079] Fig. Figure 4 shows the back of the training, sports and play equipment 1 according to Fig. 2, where, in addition to the features already described, the fastening means 5 are particularly noticeable. These are designed in the form of a clamping device by means of which the target area changer 3 is clamped to the target 2.

[0080] The orientation with which the target area changer 3 is attached to the target 2 can vary. Two exemplary orientations are shown in the Fig. 5A and Fig. 5B is shown. Fig. Figure 5A shows an example of an arrangement in which the target range changer 3 has a vertical orientation in space. Fig. Figure 5B shows an example of an arrangement in which the target area changer 3 has a horizontal orientation in space. Of course, variations are also possible in which the target area changer 3 can be arranged at different angles, although a vertical or horizontal arrangement is preferable, as such arrangements appear more visually calmer to the user and thus allow for better focus. In any case, the target area changer 3 is attached to the target 2 such that the line on which the individual change target areas 4.1, 4.n are arranged passes through the target area 16 of the target 2.

[0081] Fig. Figure 6 shows a schematic view of another embodiment of a training, sports, and play device 1, in which several change target areas 4.1, 4.n are arranged circularly on a rotatable runner wheel 9 as a support 20. The runner wheel 9 is mounted on a fixed base (not shown).

[0082] The rotation of the runner wheel 9 can be either clockwise or counterclockwise. It is performed in each case by an angular step α, which is dimensioned such that the next (free) change target area 4.n is positioned in front of the target area 16.

[0083] Regardless of the specific design and arrangement of the target area switching device 3, the drive device 10 can be connected to a control device 11 via a signal connection (see e.g. Fig. 8) which generates control signals and outputs them to the drive unit 10, thereby causing movement of the target range changer 3. A sensor 12 can also be used (see e.g. Fig. 8) be present, by means of which a hit on a change target area 4.1, 4.n can be detected and which generates a corresponding sensor signal and transmits it to the control unit 11. The control unit 11 can receive this sensor signal(s) and, based on instructions or a code programmed in the control unit 11, process it according to one or more routines and thereby generate and send corresponding control signals to the drive unit 10.

[0084] The in Fig. Figure 7 shows an exemplary target area changer 3, which has six interchangeable target areas 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 on a carrier 20, arranged in a circle. In the rear view according to Fig. Figure 8 shows the drive unit 10, by means of which the target range changing device 3 can be rotated by a predefinable angular step α. Furthermore, in Fig. Figure 8 shows the sensor 12 and the control unit 11 schematically.

[0085] The in the Fig. 9 and Fig. The exemplary target area change device 3 shown in Figure 11 has six change target areas 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 on a carrier 20, which are arranged linearly.

[0086] In the perspective view according to Fig. 9 and the reverse side view according to Fig. Figure 10 also shows a schematic representation of the drive unit 10 and the control unit 11. Fig. Sensor 12 is also recognizable at 10.

[0087] It should be noted that the number of interchangeable target areas 4.1, 4.n is not limited to a specific number, so that a number other than six, e.g., three or nine or any other multiple of three, may be present. Since commercially available dart sets usually contain three darts, a number of interchangeable target areas 4.1, 4.n that is a multiple of three is preferred.

[0088] The Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10 to Fig. Figure 11 shows target area change devices 3, which can be used either separately, i.e. independently of the presence of a target 2 and an arrangement of the target area change device 3 in front of the target 2, in order to, for example, train hitting a target area located in a certain position or to implement new sports and game ideas. Reference symbol list 1 Training, sports and play equipment 2 Target 3 Target area change device 4.1, 4.n Change target areas 5 Fasteners 6 Base rail 7 Runner rail 9 runner wheel 10 Drive unit 11 Control unit 12 Sensor 13 Target area 14 Single Bull 15 Bull's Eye 16 Target area 17 Double Ring 18 Triple Ring 19 Number ring 20 carriers α Angle step QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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

[0000] EP 4 357 724 A1

[0006] CN 106940154 B

[0007] CN 106949789 A

[0008] GB 2471337 B

[0009] GB 2234186 A

[0009] US 7 866 668 B2

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Claims

[1] Target area change device (3) for a training, sports and play device (1), the target area change device (3) comprising several change target areas (4.1, 4.n) optically modeled on a target area (16) of a target (2), wherein the target area change device (3) is configured to replace a first change target area (4.1) with a further change target area (4.n) as required. [2] Target area change device (3) according to claim 1, wherein the change target areas (4.1, 4.n) are optically modeled on a target area (16) of a target disc (2). [3] Target area changer device (3) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the target area changer device (3) is configured to position one of the changeable target areas (4.1, 4.n) in front of the target area (16) of the target (2). [4] Target area change device (3) according to claim 3, wherein the changeable target areas (4.1, 4.n) can be attached in front of the target (2), at least partially covering the target (2). [5] Target area change device (3) according to claim 3 or 4, comprising fastening means (5) designed for fastening the target area change device (3) to the target (2). [6] Target area switching device (3) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the switching target areas (4.1, 4.n) are arranged linearly. [7] Target area switching device (3) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the switching target areas (4.1, 4.n) are arranged circularly. [8] Target area change device (3) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a drive device (10) configured to move the change target areas (4.1, 4.n). [9] Target area change device (3) according to claim 8, wherein the drive device (10) comprises a stepper motor which is directly or via a gearbox connected to the change target areas (4.1, 4.n). [10] Target range switching device (3) according to claim 8 or 9, comprising a control device (11) operatively connected to the drive device (10) for controlling the drive device (10). [11] Target area change device (3) according to claim 10, comprising at least one sensor (12) operatively connected to the control device (11), which is configured to detect a hit of a change target area (4.1, 4.n) and to transmit a signal to the control device (11). [12] Target area changer device (3) according to claim 11, wherein the sensor (12) is configured to detect a vibration triggered by a hit on a change target area (4.1, 4.n). [13] Target area switching device (3) according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the sensor (12) is a camera whose detection field comprises the first switching target area (4.1) or the replacing switching target areas (4.n). [14] Target range switching device (3) according to one of claims 10 to 13, wherein the control device (11) is configured to activate the drive device (10) based on a voice control and / or a sound control. [15] Target range switching device (3) according to one of claims 10 to 14, wherein the control device (11) is configured to activate the drive device (10) based on an input to an external device. [16] Training, sports and gaming equipment (1) for a throwing or shooting sport or a throwing or shooting game in which a target area (16) of a target board (2) is thrown or shot at, in particular darts, the training, sports and gaming equipment (1) comprising a target board (2) with a target area (16) and a target area changing device (3) according to one of claims 1 to 15.

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