Small-sized table tennis table

Abstract

To provide a small-sized table tennis table which enables match-up according to a rule similar to a conventional rule and which can shorten the entire length of a top board of the table tennis table in a match-up direction.SOLUTION: A small-sized table tennis table 1 comprises a second low-resilience top board 3 that is made of low-resilience rubber and the like formed with a constant length from the center of the top board 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a small table tennis table. [Background technology]

[0002] A compact table tennis table is known from the past, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1. The compact table tennis table disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a circular top so that multiple people can enjoy playing table tennis together. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3050954 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The small table tennis table disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem in that the rules for the match are unclear because there is no partition such as a net on the table top, making it difficult to determine the winner.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention aims to provide a small table tennis table that can be used under similar rules to conventional tables and that can shorten the overall length of the table top in the playing direction. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a small table tennis table as described in claim 1, which is provided with a second low-resilience table top fixed to, integrated with, or placed on, the high-resilience table top on both sides of the center C of the high-resilience table top.

[0007] In addition, in the small table tennis table described in claim 2, the second table top is formed so that the length from the center C of the table top is constant.

[0008] In addition, the small table tennis table described in claim 3 is formed so that the second table top is longer as it approaches the side lines on both sides, even if its length from the center C of the table top is short.

[0009] In addition, the small table tennis table described in claim 4 is formed so that the top surface of the second table top is flush with the top surface of the high-resilience third table top fixed to the table top on both sides of the table top or the second table top. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, the small table tennis table described in claim 1 is equipped with a low-rebound second table top, so when the ping-pong ball hits the second table top, its movement differs from when it hits a high-rebound table top, allowing for play in the same way as on a table tennis table with a net. Furthermore, since there is no net, the ping-pong ball can be hit lower, so the overall length of the table top in the playing direction can be shortened. Furthermore, when the second table top is placed on top of the table top, by moving the second table top in the playing direction, players can play on an equal footing even if their skills differ.

[0011] Furthermore, in the small table tennis table described in claim 2, the second table top is rectangular in shape, so that the second table top can be easily manufactured.

[0012] Furthermore, the small table tennis table described in claim 3 allows players to play in the same way as on a table tennis table with a net, since the ping pong ball cannot be hit near either side of the table top except for a part of the table top during a match.

[0013] In addition, the small table tennis table described in claim 4 is formed so that the top surface of the second table top is flush with the top surface of the third table top, so that fewer ping pong balls hit the space between the top surface of the second table top and the top surface of the table top, or between the top surface of the second table top and the top surface of the third table top, during a match, making it easier to progress through the match. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view showing the configuration of a small ping-pong table according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a top view showing the configuration of the small ping-pong table in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a front view showing the configuration of a small ping-pong table according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a top view showing the configuration of the small ping-pong table in FIG. 3. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a front view showing the configuration of a small ping-pong table according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a top view showing the configuration of the small ping-pong table in FIG. 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Components denoted by reference numerals in parentheses are assumed to be located in hidden positions when the drawings are viewed from above.

[0016] (First embodiment) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a small table tennis table 1 is provided with a high-resilience table top 2, and a low-resilience second table top 3 made of low-resilience rubber or the like, which is rectangular and has a fixed length from the center C, on both sides of the center C. The underside 31 of the second table top 3 is fixed to the upper surface 21 of the table top 2 with an adhesive or the like.

[0017] The tabletop 2 is rotatably supported by four support legs 41, 42, 43, and 44 in the state shown in FIG. 1 by connecting shafts 61, 62, 63, and 64 inserted into and fixed to holders 51, 52, 53, and 54 fixed to the underside 22 of the tabletop 2 (rotation stoppers for the support legs 41, 42, 43, and 44 are omitted). Here, the area surrounded by the side lines 23, 24 and end line 25 of the tabletop 2 and the side surface 32 of the second tabletop 3 is referred to as Area A, the area surrounded by the side lines 23, 24 and end line 26 of the tabletop 2 and the side surface 33 of the second tabletop 3 is referred to as Area B, and the area surrounded by the side lines 23, 24 of the tabletop 2 and the side surfaces 32, 33 of the second tabletop 3 is referred to as Area D. A center line 27 is provided on the upper surface 21 of the tabletop 2.

[0018] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the rules for playing using a ping-pong ball 7 will be explained below, focusing on those parts that differ from those for a table tennis table with a net. When hitting the ping-pong ball 7 from area A to area B, in the case of a serve, if the ping-pong ball 7 lands in area D or between areas A and D and bounces irregularly, the player in area A (not shown) loses a point. Also, if the ping-pong ball 7 lands between areas B and D and bounces irregularly, it is treated the same as a net-in (a let). In the case of a rally, if the ping-pong ball 7 lands in area D and bounces irregularly, the player in area A (not shown) loses a point. Also, the rally continues even if the ping-pong ball 7 lands between areas B and D and bounces irregularly. The same rules as above apply when hitting the ping-pong ball 7 from area B to area A.

[0019] With the above-described configuration, the second table top 3 is used instead of the net, allowing for lower ping-pong balls 7 to be hit, thereby shortening the overall length of the table top 2 in the playing direction.

[0020] (Second embodiment) The same or equivalent components and members as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same part names and the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted where appropriate. The following description will focus on the characteristic features of the second embodiment.

[0021] A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the small ping-pong table 1 is provided with a low-resilience second table top 3 made of low-resilience rubber or the like, and rectangular, with a fixed length from the center C, on both sides of the center C of the table top 2. The underside 31 of the second table top 3, the underside 82 of the high-resilience third table top 81, and the underside 84 of the high-resilience third table top 83 are fixed to the upper surface 21 of the table top 2 with an adhesive or the like. The upper surface 34 of the second table top 3 is formed so as not to have any step with the upper surface 85 of the third table top 81 and the upper surface 86 of the third table top 83.

[0022] By configuring as described above, there are no steps on the top surface 34 of the second top plate 3, the top surface 85 of the third top plate 81, and the top surface 86 of the third top plate 83, which reduces the probability that the ping-pong ball 7 will fall between areas A and D and between areas B and D and bounce irregularly.

[0023] (Third embodiment) The same or equivalent components and members as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same part names and the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted where appropriate. The following description will focus on the characteristic features of the third embodiment.

[0024] A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the small-sized table tennis table 1 has a large gap between the sidelines 23, 24 of the table top 2 so that doubles matches can be played in addition to singles. On both sides of the center C of the table top 2, arc-shaped low-resilience second table tops 3 are provided, each extending from the center C toward the sidelines 23, 24. The bottom surface 31 of the second table top 3, the bottom surface 82 of the high-resilience third table top 81, and the bottom surface 84 of the high-resilience third table top 83 are fixed to the top surface 21 of the table top 2 with an adhesive or the like. The top surface 34 of the second table top 3 is formed flush with the top surfaces 85, 86 of the third table top 81 and the third table top 83. The second table top 3 may be cut into the shape shown by the imaginary lines to improve material availability.

[0025] With the above-described configuration, the ping-pong ball 7 cannot be hit into the area D near the corner of the second table top 3, so that the game can be played in the same way as on a large table tennis table with a net.

[0026] Any modification or application is possible within the scope of the present invention. For example, small irregularities may be formed only on the upper surface 34 of the second tabletop 3, with the second tabletop 3 and the third tabletops 81 and 83 being integrally formed. The lower surface 31 of the second tabletop 3 may be fixed to the cut-out portion of the tabletop 2, and the upper surface 34 of the second tabletop 3 may be formed so that there is no difference in level with the upper surface 21 of the tabletop 2. In addition, in the first embodiment, if there is a difference in skill between players, the second tabletop 3 may be unfixed and movable in the direction of play. The support legs 41, 42, 43, and 44 may be fixed at different angles to adjust the height of the tabletop 2. The color of the second tabletop 3 may be different from the color of the tabletop 2 or the third tabletops 81 and 83 to make it easier to see. Storage compartments (not shown) for rackets (not shown) and ping-pong balls 7 may be provided on the lower surface 22 of the tabletop 2 to make it easier to use. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 1...small table tennis table, 2...table top, 3...second table top, 7...ping pong ball, 21...top surface of table top 2, 22...bottom surface of table top 2, 23 and 24...side lines, 25 and 26...end lines, 27...center line, 31...bottom surface of second table top 3, 32 and 33...side surfaces of second table top 3, 34...top surface of second table top 2, 41, 42, 43 and 44...support legs, 51, 52, 53 and 54...holders, 61, 62, 63 and 64...connecting shafts, 81 and 83...third table top, 82...bottom surface of third table top 81, 84...bottom surface of third table top 83, 85...top surface of third table top 81, 86...top surface of third table top 83, A, B and D...area of ​​small table tennis table 1, C...center of table top 2

Claims

1. This small table tennis table is provided with a second low-resilience tabletop fixed to, integrated with, or placed on the high-resilience tabletop on both sides of the center C of the tabletop.

2. 2. The small table tennis table according to claim 1, wherein the second table top has a constant length from the center C of the table top.

3. 2. The small table tennis table according to claim 1, wherein the second table top is formed so that the length from the center C of the table top increases as it approaches the side lines at least in the vicinity of both side lines.

4. The small table tennis table according to claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the second table top is formed so as to have no step with the upper surface of a high-resilience third table top fixed to the table top on both sides of the table top or the second table top.

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