Table tennis ball holder for table tennis players, designed for close-to-the-body attachment to the waistband or belt

Abstract

Table tennis ball holder for table tennis players with a clip for attaching to a waistband or belt, characterized by its use for storing table tennis balls close to the body during matches or training. The ball holder consists of an elongated support structure with several adjacent holding segments, each segment featuring three elastic gripping fingers. Each holding segment can hold a 40 mm diameter table tennis ball thanks to its gripping fingers, which are positioned so that the balls are easily felt and accessible, allowing them to be removed with the fingers. Clips for attaching the holder to clothing or a belt are located on the back of the holding segments.

Description

Technical field The invention relates to the field of table tennis, in particular training, where until now the required balls have usually been collected and kept in the trouser pocket or held ready in the hand. The invention serves as an improvement and significant aid for training, enabling the safe, practical and readily accessible storage of up to three or more table tennis balls on the player's body. State of the art Current solutions for storing table tennis balls are either stationary, cumbersome, or ergonomically disadvantageous during play. There is a need for a lightweight, wearable solution that allows for quick and easy retrieval of individual balls – regardless of playing style or clothing (jersey tucked in or over shorts). Object of the invention The object of the invention is to enable table tennis balls to be carried safely and easily on the body during play or training. Description of the invention The invention relates to a ball holder made of plastic that accommodates several (up to three or more) table tennis balls in adjacent, interconnected holding segments. Each holding segment consists of three elastic gripping fingers designed to hold a ball with a diameter of exactly 40 mm (standard size for table tennis balls) securely, yet still allow for removal. The holder has two clips on the back that can be worn in different ways without bothering the player: directly on the waistband, belt, or alternatively on an elastic strap that is placed around the hips at the player's preferred height. The balls can be easily removed and attached with the fingers, as the gripping fingers are open at the front and partially release each table tennis ball. Example of implementation Material: Plastic, e.g. TPU using 3D printing. Dimensions (3-piece version including clip): approx. 132 mm long, 44 cm high, 38 mm deep. The individual holding units are modular in design. Variants: for 2, 3, 4, 5 or more table tennis balls next to each other, by means of holding units that are more or less directly connected to each other. The clips are separately manufactured parts and are inserted into the holder from above at the back to form a unit and ensure the secure fit of the ball holder. The clips are suitable for standard belts, trouser waistbands and elastic sports belts.

Claims

Table tennis ball holder for table tennis players with a clip for attaching to a waistband or belt, characterized by its use for storing table tennis balls close to the body during matches or training. The ball holder consists of an elongated support structure with several adjacent holding segments, each segment featuring three elastic gripping fingers. Each holding segment can hold a 40 mm diameter table tennis ball thanks to its gripping fingers, which are positioned so that the balls are easily felt and accessible, allowing them to be removed with the fingers. Clips for attaching the holder to clothing or a belt are located on the back of the holding segments. Ball holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the support structure has several holding segments next to each other, preferably three. Ball holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the clip is suitable for various fastening methods, including waistband, elastic belt or other belts of any kind. Ball holder according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding segments are modular and can be manufactured individually or combined. Ball holder according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the product is manufactured using 3D printing and can later be manufactured by injection molding. Ball holders according to one of the preceding claims and further application scenarios, e.g. as ball holders on sports equipment, walls, etc., by modifying the clip technology as an adapter or similar.