A FLOORBALL BALL PASSER

Description

Field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to floorball training devices to improve users or corresponding floorball player's stick-handling and ball passing abilities.Background of the invention

[0002] The Latvian patent application publication No. LV14975 (or the Patent EP3271035B1) discloses a floorball training device. The device has two parallel end plates; several threaded rods therebetween, and two elastic string structures disposed in two parallel planes. This device requires a lot of labor work to be assembled and some elements like threaded rods and their connection elements disturb proper use of the training device, like elastic strings may touch together with passed ball the threaded rods disturbing proper passing back from the device.

[0003] Aim of invention is to design a floorball ball passer that is faster, easier and less expensive to assemble and to overcome other aforementioned problems.Summary of the invention

[0004] The aim is reached by a design of a floorball ball passer comprising a first support, a second support and only one hollow spacing tube arranged therebetween, and the strings that are stretch and tightened between the first support and the second support.

[0005] Each support comprises a base, a top, a front face, a back face and two side walls, making it a plate-like support. Each support comprises a first set of through holes in the side walls of the supports and a second set of through holes in the side walls of the supports. and wherein each support comprises at least two screw holes.

[0006] The hollow spacing tube comprises at least two screw bosses formed into an interior of the hollow spacing tube and at an inner surface of a wall of the hollow spacing tube. The hollow spacing tube is arranged between the first support and the second support so that the screw holes of the supports align with the screw bosses and the hollow spacing tube fixed to said supports by means of at least two screws that are screwed through the at least two screw holes of the supports and into the coinciding screw bosses of the hollow spacing tube. The screws threadingly engage with the screw bosses of the hollow spacing tube. The hollow spacing tube is made as extruded hollow spacing tube. The hollow spacing tube may be rectangular hollow spacing tube. Moreover, each support on its side wall has a central region situated in a centre of the side wall of the support, and the hollow spacing tube is fixed to said support at the central region of the side wall of the support.

[0007] Each support on its side wall has a central region located in a centre of the side wall of the support. The hollow spacing tube is fixed to said support at the central region of the side wall of the support. Moreover, the central region of the support comprises a pocket, in which one end of the hollow spacing tube can be inserted. This allows not only easier and more reliable (less mistakes) assembly of the floorball ball passer, but also provide more reliable fixing of the hollow spacing tube to the supports. In addition, the central region of the support comprises a rim that extends around the pocket. The rim is extended around the pocket for at least half of an overall perimeter of the pocket even further securing the hollow spacing tube to the supports.

[0008] This aforementioned attachment arrangement of the hollow spacing tube to the first support and the second support makes the assembly of the floorball ball passer faster, easier, mistake free and consequently less expensive. And since the screw bosses are formed inside the hollow spacing tube, they do not disturb a use of the floorball ball passer.

[0009] Regarding the strings, the first string is extended back and forth between the first support and the second support by means of the first set of through holes in the side walls of the supports and the second string is extended back and forth between the first support and the second support by means of the second set of through holes in the side walls of the supports.

[0010] The support further comprises two grooves, where one groove is positioned where the first set of through holes is positioned and another or the second groove is positioned where the second set of through holes is positioned. This one groove extends along the first set of through holes forming all holes merging countersink and another groove extends along the second set of through holes forming another all holes merging countersink. Due to the grooves forming countersinks the strings are hidden within the supports so that during normal use of the floorball ball passer the strings do not disturb training and are protected from outer mechanical damages.Brief description of the drawings

[0011] The figures illustrate generally, by way of example, but not by way of limitation, various embodiments of the invention. Fig. 1 is a front perspective view of a floorball ball passer (1). Fig. 2 is a top view of a floorball ball passer (1). Fig. 3 is a back view of the floorball ball passer (1) as seen in Fig. 2 Fig. 4 is a side view of the floorball ball passer (1) as seen in Figs. 2 and 3. Fig. 5 is a cross-section view (A-B as seen in Fig. 4) of the floorball ball passer (1) illustrating arrangement of a second string (21) within a first support (2) and a second support (22). Fig. 6 is a base view of the floorball ball passer (1) as seen in Figs. 1 to 5 with additional zoom-in view of a connection point of a support (2; 22) with a hollow spacing tube (10), and a cross-section view of the hollow spacing tube (10) in order to illustrate screw bosses (11) of the hollow spacing tube (10). Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the support (2; 22) as seen in Figs. 2 to 6, but in more detail showing a pocket (24) and a rim (25) of the support (2; 22). Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the support (2; 22) as seen in Fig. 7, but from another side. Detailed description of the embodiments

[0012] The preferred embodiments of the invention are now described with reference to the figures to illustrate the objectives, the advantages, and efficiency of the present invention.

[0013] Fig. 1 illustrates or is a realistic photo of a floorball ball passer (1) comprising a first support (2) and a second support (22) and a hollow spacing tube (10) arranged therebetween and fixed to both supports (2; 22). In each support (2; 22) two sets of through holes (8) are made. The first set of through holes (8) is adjacent to a front face (5) of the support (2; 22) and the second set of through holes (8) is adjacent a back face (6) of the support (2; 22). The floorball ball passer (1) further comprises a first string (20) and a second string (21), wherein the first string (20) is extended back and forth between the first support (2) and the second support (22) by means of the first set of through holes (8) in the side walls (7) of the supports (2; 22) and the second string (20) is extended back and forth between the first support (2) and the second support (22) by means of the second set of through holes (8) in the side walls (7) of the supports (2; 22). Both strings (20; 21) are tightened so that a floorball ball passed onto those strings (20; 21) can bounce back, therefore simulating a pass in a floorball. Hence, effecting training of passing and shooting skills in the floorball can be exercised.

[0014] Fig. 2 is a top view of a floorball ball passer (1) and Fig. 3 is a back view of same floorball ball passer (1). A floorball ball passer (1) comprises a first support (2) and a second support (22). Each support (2; 22) comprises a base (3), a top (4), a front face (5), a back face (6) and two side walls (7). Each support (2; 22) comprises a first set of through holes (8) in the side walls (7) of the supports (2; 22) and a second set of through holes (8) in the side walls (7) of the supports (2; 22). The first set of through holes (8) is closer to the front face (5) of the support (2; 22) rather than to the back face (6) of the support (2; 22). In opposite, the second set of through holes (8) is closer to the back face (6) of the support (2; 22) rather than to the front face (5) of the support (2; 22). Moreover, each support (2; 22) comprises at least two screw holes (9) (can be seen in Figs. 6 and 7). The floorball ball passer (1) comprises a hollow spacing tube (10) arranged between the supports (2; 20) and fixed thereto. The floorball ball passer (1) comprises a first string (20) and a second string (21). The first string (20) is extended back and forth between the supports (2; 22) by means of the first set of through holes (8) in the supports (2; 22) and the second string (20) is extended back and forth between the supports (2; 20) by means of the second set of through holes (8) in the supports (2; 22). The hollow spacing tube (10) is fixed to each support (2; 22) at the central region (23) of the side wall (7) of the support (2; 22). The central region (23) is a region which is in equal distances from the base (3), the top (4), and the back face (6) of the support (2; 22).

[0015] Fig. 4 is a side view of the floorball ball passer (1) as seen in Figs. 2 and 3, and Fig. 5 is a cross-section view (along line A-B as seen in Fig. 4) of the floorball ball passer (1) illustrating arrangement of the second string (21) extending back and forth between the first support (2) and the second support (22) and arranged within the first support (2) and the second support (22).

[0016] Fig. 6 is a base view of the floorball ball passer (1) as seen in Figs. 1 to 5 with additional zoom-in view of a connection point of the support (2; 22) with the hollow spacing tube (10), and a cross-section view of the hollow spacing tube (10) in order to illustrate screw bosses (11) within the hollow spacing tube (10). Each support (2; 22) comprises at two screw holes (9) arranged in the central region (23) of the support (2; 22). The hollow spacing tube (10) is rectangular hollow spacing tube (10) formed from extruded aluminium. The hollow spacing tube (10) comprises two screw bosses (11) within the hollow spacing tube (10) and on the inner surface of the wall of the hollow spacing tube (10). The hollow spacing tube (10) is arranged at the first support (2) and the second support (22) so that the screw holes (9) of the supports (2; 22) align with the screw bosses (11), and the hollow spacing tube (10) is fixed to said supports (2; 22) by means of screws (19) that are screwed through the two screw holes (9) on each support (2; 22) and into the coinciding or aligned screw bosses (11) of the hollow spacing tube (10).

[0017] Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the support (2; 22) as seen in Figs. 2 to 6, but in more detail. The support (2; 22) on its side wall (7) has a central region (23) situated in a centre of the side wall (7) of the support (2; 22). The central region (23) is a region where and the hollow spacing tube (10) is fixed to said support (2; 22). The central region (23) of the support (2; 22) comprises the pocket (24), in which one end of the hollow spacing tube (10) can be inserted. The pocket (24) ensures that the hollow spacing tube (10) is positioned against the support (2; 22) so that the holes (9) of the support (2; 22) are aligned with screw bosses (11) of the hollow spacing tube (10). Around the pocket (24) the rim (25) is formed that further holds the hollow spacing tube (10) at the support (2; 22) and within the pocket (24). Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the support (2; 22) as seen in Fig. 7, but from another side or relative outside of the floorball ball passer (1). The support (2; 22) comprises two grooves (18), wherein one groove (18) extends along the first set of through holes (8) forming all holes (8) merging countersink and another groove (18) extends along the second set of through holes (8) forming another all holes (8) merging countersink. Hence the first string (20) and the second string (21) can be securely hidden within the grooves (18).

[0018] While the invention may be susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments of which have been shown by way of example in the figures and have been described in detail herein, it should be understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed. Rather, the invention includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the invention as defined by the following claims.List of references

[0019] 1 - a floorball ball passer; 2 - a first support; 3 - a base of the support; 4 - a top of the support; 5 - a front face of the support; 6 - a back face of the support; 7 - a side wall of the support; 8 - a through hole in a side wall of a support; 9 - a screw hole in a side wall of a support; 10 - a hollow spacing tube; 11 - a screw boss of a hollow spacing tube; 19 - a groove; 19 - a screw; 20 - a first string; 21 - a second string; 22 - a second support; 23 - a central region of a support; 24 - a pocket; and 25 - a rim.

Claims

1. A floorball ball passer (1), comprising: - a first support (2) and a second support (22), wherein each support (2; 22) comprises a base (3), a top (4), a front face (5), a back face (6) and two side walls (7), and wherein each support (2; 22) comprises a first set of through holes (8) in the side walls (7) of the supports (2; 22) and a second set of through holes (8) in the side walls (7) of the supports (2; 22), and wherein each support (2; 22) comprises at least two screw holes (9); - only one hollow spacing tube (10), wherein the hollow spacing tube (10) comprises at least two screw bosses (11) formed into an interior of the hollow spacing tube (10) and at an inner surface of a wall of the hollow spacing tube (10), and wherein the hollow spacing tube (10) is arranged between the first support (2) and the second support (22) so that the screw holes (9) of the supports (2; 22) align with the screw bosses (11) and the hollow spacing tube (10) fixed to said supports (2; 22) by means of at least two screws (19) that are screwed through the at least two screw holes (9) of the supports (2; 22) and into the coinciding screw bosses (11) of the hollow spacing tube (10); and - a first string (20) and a second string (21), wherein the first string (20) is extended back and forth between the first support (2) and the second support (22) by means of the first set of through holes (8) in the side walls (7) of the supports (2; 22) and the second string (20) is extended back and forth between the first support (2) and the second support (22) by means of the second set of through holes (8) in the side walls (7) of the supports (2; 22); and. wherein each support (2; 22) on its side wall (7) has a central region (23) situated in a centre of the side wall (7) of the support (2; 22), and wherein the hollow spacing tube (10) is fixed to said support (2; 22) at the central region (23) of the side wall (7) of the support (2; 22), and wherein the central region (23) of the support (2; 22) comprises a pocket (24), in which one end of the hollow spacing tube (10) can be inserted, and wherein the central region (23) of the support (2; 22) comprises a rim (25) extending around the pocket (24).

2. The floorball ball passer (1) according to claim 1, wherein the rim (25) is extended around the pocket (24) for at least half of an overall perimeter of the pocket (24).

3. The floorball ball passer (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the support (2; 22) further comprises two grooves (18), wherein one groove (18) extends along the first set of through holes (8) forming all holes (8) merging countersink and another groove (18) extends along the second set of through holes (8) forming another all holes (8) merging countersink.

4. The floorball ball passer (1) according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the hollow spacing tube (10) is extruded hollow spacing tube (10).

5. The floorball ball passer (1) according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the hollow spacing tube (10) is a rectangular hollow spacing tube (10).