Portable game case

Abstract

The invention relates to a game case comprising a box with a removable lid (1), symmetrical edges (11), and a square inner tray (6) fitted with nine upholstery tacks (7) to keep the skittles (5) balanced. A two-part, removable mast (2) is removably attached to the box via interchangeable lateral fasteners (3). The top of the mast (2) supports a ball joint (8) connected by a wire to a movable ball (10). The skittles (5), which can be one-piece or breakable, have surfaces of varying textures. The box incorporates a sound-absorbing inner lining and a carrying handle (12). The symmetry of the edges (11) and the modularity of the fasteners (3) allow for multidirectional use of the device. The walls may be coloured, as well as the pins which are either in one piece or detachable in 2 parts, and may have hard but granular, rough, prickly or rugged "sensory" faces.Fig.3.

Description

Title of the invention: Portable game case Scope of the invention

[0001] This invention relates to a game case adapted to contemporary needs, therefore easily storable and transportable, allowing its users / Persons with Disabilities (PSH), in a playful way, to maintain or "develop" (in the case of children), their sensory, functional, cognitive and psychological capacities.

[0002] This invention is also usable by the general public, for purely recreational purposes, it seems, since its regular use can only provide benefits.

[0003] This is a "play-based therapeutic tool / device", the meaning of which can be defined as follows:

[0004] * Tool / Device: refers to a support for a specific purpose (here "ludo- therapeutic").

[0005] * Ludo: evokes play, pleasure, the playful aspect. This is what makes the approach engaging and accessible, especially for children and / or people with disabilities.

[0006] * Therapeutic: indicates a goal related to well-being and the maintenance of capacities aroused.

[0007] In short, it is a game-based support, designed to promote the maintenance of the aforementioned capacities, and adapted to contemporary needs. Prior art

[0008] The invention is based on a traditional Breton wooden game, dating from the 19th century, originating in Finistère, called "Birinic". It is a table skittles game, often played in the past in bars for the famous "coup à boire" (a drink). It can still be played in some (increasingly rare) pubs, at pardons (religious festivals), fairs, local festivals, etc.

[0009] The principle of the game is simple: a ball suspended around a pole must be spun to knock down pins. The player throws the ball from the back of the pole, spinning it around. This game is also played in other regions, in other forms and different sizes.

[0010] In general, in these original and traditional versions from Finistère, the "Birinic" takes the form of a large wooden board weighing approximately 15 kg. The edges of the wooden frame forming the board, and therefore the "playing area," are higher at the back than at the front. This asymmetrical design is typical of the traditional "Birinic" because 1) the higher rear edges serve to guide and stabilize the trajectory of the suspended ball, while preventing throws that are too high or too forceful; and 2) the The front edges are lower to allow the ball to pass freely towards the pins without obstruction.

[0011] The fixed, non-screwable mast is located to the right of the platform, and a small inner square platform supports the 9 pins. The center-to-center distance between the pins is equal to their height minus 1 cm.

[0012] The "Birinic" playing surface measures 80 x 60 cm. The pins (9-11 cm high, 2.5-3 cm in diameter) rest on the small inner platform, the diagonals of which are parallel to the edges, one of its corners being close to the mast (1 m high). The mast is fixed to the edge of the platform and topped with a ball joint with a string attached to a ball 5-6.5 cm in diameter.

[0013] The ball is adjusted so as to graze and / or strike the pins without touching the board or its edges. The edges of the board are asymmetrical, which prevents playing from only one side or the other; therefore, there is a specific direction for playing.

[0014] This traditional game is difficult to transport and store due to its weight and the height of the pole. Furthermore, it requires a large, flat surface for installation and is not made with components specifically designed with a therapeutic angle. Presentation of the invention

[0015] The invention takes the form of a 5 kg tabletop skittles game case, easily storable and transportable. It is intended for people with disabilities and their medical and / or paramedical teams. It can also be used by the general public for purely recreational purposes, it seems, as its regular use can only provide benefits. Summary of the invention

[0016] The game case consists of a box ([Fig. 1]) which includes a lid (1).

[0017] The case opens by sliding the lid (1) towards you. Once the lid (1) is removed ([Fig. 2]), a mast (2) and its fixings (3) are revealed inside the case. The mast (2) is removable and can be disassembled / unscrewed into 2 parts. Small pockets (4) allow the skittles (5) to be stored.

[0018] The inside of the box is lined with cork for acoustic reasons. A small square inner platform (6) supports the 9 pins (5). The center-to-center distance between the pins is equal to their height minus 1 cm. The small square inner platform (6) has 9 upholstery tacks (7) allowing the pins (5) to remain balanced.

[0019] The box measures 46 x 40 cm. The skittles (5) are 9-11 cm high and 2.5-3 cm in diameter. They rest on the small inner square platform (6), the diagonals of which are parallel to the edges of the box, one of its corners being close to the mast (2), 70 cm high. This is screwed onto one of its fixings (3), either on the right or on the left, at the edge of the small inner square tray (6).

[0020] The mast (2) is topped with a ball joint (8) with a nylon thread (9) connected to a ball (10) with a diameter of 5-6.5 cm ([Fig.3]). The case is carried by means of a thermoformed or metal handle (12).

[0021] The ball (10), textured or not, is adjusted so as to graze the pins (5) without touching the small inner square plate (6) or the edges of the box (11). These edges are symmetrical and of equal height, allowing play from either side, or by two players facing each other; therefore, there is no longer a specific direction for playing, unlike the original "Birinic" game. It should be noted that these edges (11) can be colored for better visibility, particularly for people with visual impairments.

[0022] The tubular-shaped pins ([Fig. 4]) (5) are either made of wood or 3D-printed PLA. They are either colored (for better visibility, particularly for people with visual impairments) or uncolored. These colors can be vibrant and strong, or not, so that they can be distinguished by colorblind people.

[0023] These pins (5) are either in one piece or detachable / unscrewable in two parts. Furthermore, they may be textured (so as to present hard but granular, raspy, prickly, or rough "sensory" surfaces), or not. Brief description of the figures

[0024] The attached drawings / kinematics / scans are schematic and are intended to illustrate the principle of the invention.

[0025] [Fig.1] represents an overall view of the invention, namely a box closed by means of its lid.

[0026] [Fig.2] represents an exploded view of the invention, with all the elements included in the cash register.

[0027] [Fig.3] represents a view of the game system, after launching i.e. with pins either at the vertical, or horizontal.

[0028] [Fig.4] represents a view of the different pins in the game phase (either vertically, either horizontally). Description of the implementation methods

[0029] The present invention is described with reference to specific examples; modifications may be made to these examples without departing from the general scope of the invention as defined in the claims; in particular, the different embodiments presented may be combined.

[0030] The invention comprises, as shown in [Fig.1]:

[0031] - a box measuring 46 x 40 cm, with lid (1).

[0032] The invention comprises, as shown in [Fig.2]:

[0033] - a cover (1),

[0034] - a removable mast (2), in 2 parts, which can be screwed and unscrewed together; screwable and unscrewable on its fixings (3), on the sides in the middle of said box,

[0035] - small fabric pouches (4) for storing the skittles (5),

[0036] - a set of tubular skittles (5),

[0037] - a small inner square tray (6), which has 9 upholstery tacks (7) allowing to the pins (5) to remain balanced.

[0038] The invention comprises, as shown in [Fig. 3]:

[0039] - a ball joint (8) at the top of the mast (2), connected to a ball (10) by means of a nylon thread (9),

[0040] - a round ball (10), textured and colored, or not depending on the version,

[0041] - a box whose symmetrical edges (11) of equal height can be coloured or not,

[0042] - a thermoformed or metal handle (12).

[0043] The invention comprises, as shown in [Fig. 4]:

[0044] - a set of tubular skittles (5), coloured or not, in one piece or detachable in 2 parts, with or without hard but granular, raspy, prickly or rough "sensory" surfaces. For illustrative purposes only, the dimensions of a skittle are 9 cm high and 2 cm in diameter.

[0045] By way of illustration and not limitation, the case and the various elements are made either of wood or of bio-based and biocidal materials depending on the versions; so as to comply with the hygiene standards incumbent upon hospital structures.

Claims

Demands

1. Game case, consisting of a box and a lid (1), characterized in that the inside of said box is covered with cork.

2. Game case, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a removable mast (2), in 2 parts, screwable and unscrewable with each other; screwable and unscrewable on fixings (3) in the middle of said case on the sides, either on the right or on the left.

3. Game case, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an inner square tray (6), which has 9 upholstery tacks (7) allowing pins (5) to remain balanced.

4. Game case, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a ball (10), optionally textured and colored.

5. Game case, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises tubular skittles (5) optionally coloured, in one piece or detachable in 2 parts, optionally having hard but granular, raspy, prickly or rough “sensory” faces.

6. Game case, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises symmetrical borders of equal height (11).

7. Game case, according to claim 1, characterized in that once closed thanks to the removable lid (1), said case can be carried using a thermoformed or metal handle (12).

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