Ball storage net

Abstract

Provided is a ball storage net that can prevent entanglement of the net main body portion and the tightening string portion, and that can smoothly guide the sliding of the tightening string portion by the annular sliding member, thereby smoothly performing the loosening and tightening operations of the tightening string portion when taking the ball in and out, and enhancing convenience. 【Solution means】The ball storage net 1 of the present disclosure includes a plurality of annular sliding members 30, a net main body portion 10 formed in a bottomed bag shape as a mesh structure body with an opening 11 formed at one end, and a tightening string portion 20 formed in an endless ring shape. The plurality of annular sliding members 30 are attached at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction to the meshes 12 at the peripheral edge of the opening 11 of the net main body portion 10. The tightening string portion 20 passes inside each of the plurality of annular sliding members 30 in order along the circumferential direction, and engages with the peripheral edge of the opening 11 of the net main body portion 10 via the plurality of annular sliding members 30.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a ball storage net used for storing balls for ball sports and the like.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, a ball storage net used for storing balls for ball sports and the like is configured to include a net main body portion and a tightening string portion.

[0003] The net main body portion is formed in a bottomed bag shape, and an opening is provided at one end. The tightening string portion is formed in an endless loop shape, is inserted through the mesh along the periphery of this opening, and engages with the mesh of the net main body portion.

[0004] When using the ball storage net, in order to store the ball, the user grips the opening or the mesh near it, and slides the mesh with respect to the tightening string portion to loosen the tightening string. As a result, the opening of the net main body portion expands, and the user puts the ball inside through the opening. After storing the ball, the user pulls the tightening string and slides the mesh near the opening in the opposite direction to close the opening of the net main body portion. By this operation, it becomes possible to stably store and hold the ball inside the net main body portion.

[0005] For such a ball storage net, it is necessary to frequently take the ball in and out. At that time, according to the conventional ball storage net, due to the engagement (sliding contact) between the tightening string portion and the mesh at the peripheral edge of the opening of the net main body portion, the mesh at the peripheral edge of the net main body portion does not close uniformly, and a part may shrink irregularly and entangle other parts. As a result, there has been a problem that the meshes are entangled with each other, or the tightening string portion and the meshes are entangled, and the convenience during use is reduced.

[0006] Therefore, as a conventional improvement technique, it is known to dispose a frictional force applying member that closely contacts the opening portion and the tightening string portion and applies a certain frictional force at at least two or more engaging portions between the opening portion of the net main body portion and the tightening string portion (see, for example, Patent Document 1). By its arrangement, it is possible to prevent entanglement.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Document

[0007]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0008] However, although the one disclosed in the above Patent Document 1 imparts frictional force to prevent entanglement, the frictional force makes it difficult (hinders) the sliding operation of tightening and loosening the tightening string portion, and it can be said that there is room for improvement in terms of convenience.

[0009] The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and its object is to prevent entanglement of the net main body portion and the tightening string portion, and to smoothly guide the sliding of the tightening string portion by the annular sliding member so that the tightening and loosening operations of the tightening string portion can be smoothly performed when taking in and out the ball, thereby providing a ball storage net that can enhance convenience.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0010] The above-described object of the present invention is achieved by the following configuration. [1] A plurality of annular sliding members, A net main body portion formed in a bottomed bag shape as a mesh structure body, with an opening formed at one end, A tightening string portion formed in an endless ring shape, and includes, The plurality of annular sliding members are attached at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction to the meshes at the peripheral edge of the opening of the net main body portion, The tightening string portion passes inside each of the plurality of annular sliding members in order along the circumferential direction, and engages with the peripheral edge of the opening of the net main body portion via the plurality of annular sliding members, A ball storage net. [2] The annular sliding member is made of metal, The ball storage net described in [1]. [3] The annular sliding member is made of resin. The ball storage net described in [1]. [4] The net body part and the tightening string part are made of resin. The ball storage net described in [2] or [3].

[0011] It is preferable to adopt the configuration of [1]. In this case, by engaging the tightening string part through a plurality of annular sliding members attached at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction with respect to the mesh of the peripheral edge of the opening of the net body part, irregular entanglement of the net body part and the tightening string part can be prevented. Also, by smoothly guiding the sliding of the tightening string part and the annular sliding member, the loosening and tightening operations of the tightening string part when taking in and out the balls can be smoothly performed. As a result, the user can easily open and close the opening without stress, and the basic functionality and convenience in use of the ball storage net can be improved. Furthermore, since the annular sliding members are regularly arranged at predetermined intervals, a uniform sliding resistance is realized along the peripheral edge of the opening, and the shape of the opening is stably maintained. It is preferable to adopt the configuration of [2]. In this case, by making the annular sliding member made of metal, the wear resistance and rigidity are improved, and stable sliding performance can be maintained over a long period in the sliding with the tightening string part. Also, since the metal annular sliding member has higher surface smoothness compared to resin, the sliding resistance of the tightening string part can be reduced, and a smoother opening and closing operation can be realized. Furthermore, since the metal annular sliding member has high dimensional stability, deformation due to temperature change and stress during use is suppressed, and the shape retention of the opening is improved. As a result, the workability when taking in and out the balls is further improved, and the reliability in long-term use is ensured. It is preferable to adopt the configuration of [3]. In this case, by making the annular sliding member made of resin, weight reduction can be achieved, and the handleability of the entire ball storage net is improved. In addition, since the resin-made annular sliding member has appropriate elasticity, it can mitigate the impact when contacting the tightening string portion. Also, the resin-made annular sliding member is excellent in corrosion resistance, so it has high durability against moisture such as sweat and rain, and is suitable for outdoor use. Moreover, by making it of resin, while suppressing the manufacturing cost, stable supply by mass production can be realized. Thereby, the practicality and economy of the ball storage net can be made compatible. It is preferable to adopt the configuration of [4] above. In this case, by making the net main body portion and the tightening string portion made of resin, a ball storage net excellent in light weight and weather resistance can be realized. In addition, since the resin-made net main body portion has appropriate flexibility, it can mitigate the impact when storing the ball and improve the protection function of the ball. Furthermore, the resin-made tightening string portion shows appropriate elastic deformation when sliding with the annular sliding member, so that wear can be suppressed even in combination with the metal-made annular sliding member, and durability in long-term use can be ensured. In addition, by making the net main body portion and the tightening string portion made of resin, the water resistance and weather resistance during outdoor use are improved, and the functionality can be maintained even in severe environments such as rainy days and seaside.

Effect of the Invention

[0012] According to the present invention, entanglement of the net main body portion and the tightening string portion is prevented, and the annular sliding member smoothly guides the sliding of the tightening string portion, so that the loosening and tightening operations of the tightening string portion during taking in and out of the ball can be smoothly performed, and the convenience can be enhanced.

[0013] As described above, the present invention has been briefly described. Furthermore, the details of the present invention will be further clarified by reading through the embodiments (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") for carrying out the invention described below with reference to the attached drawings.

Brief Explanation of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, one or more embodiments specifically disclosing the ball storage net according to the present invention will be described in detail with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] However, detailed descriptions that are more detailed than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed descriptions of well-known matters or duplicate descriptions of substantially the same configurations may be omitted. This is to avoid making the following description unnecessarily redundant and to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art. Also, each of the accompanying drawings is to be viewed according to the orientation of the reference numerals.

[0017] Also, the accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and it is not intended to limit the subject matter described in the scope of the utility model registration claims thereby.

[0018] <Explanation of Terms> The term "comprising", which is synonymous with "including" and "containing", is construed in an inclusive or open-ended sense and does not exclude additional, unrecited elements or method steps. "Comprising" is a technical term used in the language of the claims, and it means that the recited claim elements are essential, but other claim elements may be added to further form a composition within the scope of the claim. The terms "comprising" and "having" are similarly intended to be non-exclusive and mean that there may be further elements in addition to the recited elements.

[0019] Also, as used herein, the phrase "consisting of" excludes any element, step, or component not specified in the claims. When the phrase "consisting of (or its variants)" appears not immediately after the preamble but rather in the body clause of a claim, it limits only the elements shown in that clause and does not exclude other elements from the entire claim. The phrase "consisting essentially of" as used herein limits the scope of a claim to those things that do not substantially affect the main components and novel features (singular or plural) of the claimed subject matter in addition to the specified elements or method steps.

[0020] Regarding the terms "comprising", "consisting of", and "consisting essentially of", when one of these three terms is used herein, the subject matter disclosed and claimed in the present invention may also include the use of any of the other two terms. Thus, in some embodiments not explicitly stated otherwise, any instance of "comprising" may be replaced by "consisting of" or "consisting essentially of".

[0021] The term "process" or "step" may be used explicitly or implicitly in relation to the features of a process or method. However, unless the order or procedure is specified, the order or procedure between such explicit or implicit processes or steps is not limited.

[0022] <First Embodiment> Based on FIGS. 1 to 4, the ball storage net 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0023] [Regarding the basic configuration of the ball storage net] With reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, an example of the basic configuration of the ball storage net 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the state in which the ball storage net 1 of the present embodiment stores balls. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the basic structure of the ball storage net 1 shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view for explaining an example of the state around the annular sliding member 30 shown in FIG. 2.

[0024] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the ball storage net 1 of the present embodiment includes a net main body portion 10, a tightening string portion 20, and a plurality of annular sliding members 30.

[0025] The net main body portion 10 is formed as a mesh-like structure made of synthetic fibers, has a bottomed bag shape, and an opening 11 is formed and arranged at one end thereof. The net main body portion 10 has a size and shape corresponding to the size of the ball to be stored (for example, a spherical sports equipment such as a soccer ball or a basketball). In the present embodiment, the net main body portion 10 is a net formed by knitting resin fibers, and has appropriate flexibility and strength. The basic structure of the net is formed in a mesh shape in which a plurality of strings are regularly knitted. As for the material of the knitting strings, synthetic fibers such as polyester or nylon (an example of "made of resin") may be adopted so as to have durability and flexibility.

[0026] That is, the knitting method of the mesh is provided with a structure having appropriate elasticity in order to easily take in and out while securely holding the ball. Specifically, a pattern of the mesh 12 such as a diamond type is adopted, thereby ensuring the stability of the ball during storage. The size of the mesh 12 is optimized according to the size of the ball to be stored, and the dimensions are adaptively set according to each size, for example, for a soccer ball, a basketball, etc.

[0027] The tightening string part 20 is formed by firmly connecting both ends of a single resin string to each other and is provided as an endless loop-shaped string member. This tightening string part 20 engages with the peripheral edge of the opening 11 of the net body part 10 via an annular sliding member 30 described later. That is, the tightening string part 20 and a plurality of annular sliding members 30 are attached to the peripheral edge of the opening 11 of the net body part 10, and this tightening string part 20 is operated to expand and open the opening 11 or to tighten and close it. Thereby, the ball storage net 1 can stably hold the balls stored inside its net body part 10 and prevent the stored balls from accidentally falling, thus realizing safe transportation. The user can control the opening and closing of the opening 11 of the net body part 10 by operating this tightening string part 20, enabling the storage of balls or preventing the balls from falling.

[0028] The annular sliding members 30 are attached at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction along the mesh 12 at the peripheral edge of the opening 11 of the net body part 10. In the present embodiment, the annular sliding members 30 are formed as ring-shaped members made of metal or resin. Each of the plurality of annular sliding members 30 is formed with an inner diameter through which the tightening string part 20 can pass inside.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 3, the annular sliding member 30 is attached to one string that constitutes the mesh 12 at the peripheral edge of the opening 11 of the net body part 10. This string is located at the uppermost position of the net body part 10. Specifically, the annular sliding member 30 is attached such that the uppermost string among the strings that constitute the mesh 12 arranged along the peripheral edge of the opening 11 of the net body part 10 passes inside it. Thereby, the annular sliding member 30 can move (slide) within a predetermined range along the circumferential direction with respect to the uppermost string of the mesh 12.

[0030] Furthermore, the tightening string part 20 is attached so as to sequentially pass inside each of the plurality of annular sliding members 30 along the circumferential direction. By passing through, the tightening string part 20 slidably engages with the peripheral edge of the opening 11 of the net body part 10 via each annular sliding member 30.

[0031] [Regarding the method of using the ball storage net] With reference to FIG. 4, an example of the usage method of the ball storage net 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the opening and closing operation of the opening 11 when the ball storage net 1 is in use.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 4, when the user operates the tightening string portion 20, each of the plurality of annular sliding members 30 slides while being guided by the tightening string portion 20. At this time, due to the annular sliding members 30 being arranged at predetermined intervals, the sliding is performed smoothly and regularly. As a result, the shape of the peripheral edge portion of the opening 11 expands or contracts while being stably held.

[0033] Specifically, when the opening 11 is opened, the user grips an arbitrary portion at the peripheral edge of the opening 11 of the net main body portion 10 and pulls it outward, so that the annular sliding members 30 move (slide) along the tightening string portion 20 so as to be separated from each other, and the opening 11 expands (opens). At this time, due to the annular sliding members 30 being regularly arranged at predetermined intervals, the shape of the opening 11 expands uniformly, facilitating the taking in and out of the balls.

[0034] On the other hand, when the opening 11 is closed, the user grips an arbitrary portion of the tightening string portion 20 and pulls it, so that the annular sliding members 30 move along the tightening string portion 20 so as to gather, and the opening 11 closes (is blocked). Also at this time, due to the annular sliding members 30 being regularly arranged at predetermined intervals, the shape of the peripheral edge portion of the opening 11 closes uniformly, preventing the stored balls from accidentally falling from the net main body portion 10.

[0035] [Regarding the features and advantages of the embodiment] [1] As described above, according to the ball storage net 1 of the present embodiment, it includes a plurality of annular sliding members 30, a net main body portion 10 formed in a bottomed bag shape as a mesh structure, with an opening 11 formed at one end, and a tightening string portion 20 formed in an endless ring shape. The plurality of annular sliding members 30 are attached at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction to the meshes 12 at the peripheral edge of the opening 11 of the net main body portion 10. The tightening string portion 20 passes inside each of the plurality of annular sliding members 30 in order along the circumferential direction and engages with the peripheral edge of the opening 11 of the net main body portion 10 via the plurality of annular sliding members 30.

[0036] Therefore, by engaging the tightening string portion 20 via the plurality of annular sliding members 30 attached at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction with respect to the meshes 12 at the peripheral edge of the opening 11 of the net main body portion 10, irregular entanglement of the net main body portion 10 and the tightening string portion 20 can be prevented. Also, by smoothly guiding due to the sliding of the tightening string portion 20 and the annular sliding members 30, the loosening and tightening operations of the tightening string portion 20 when taking in and out the balls can be smoothly performed. Thereby, the user can easily open and close the opening 11 part without stress, and the basic functionality and convenience in use of the ball storage net 1 can be improved. Furthermore, since the annular sliding members 30 are regularly arranged at predetermined intervals, a uniform sliding resistance is realized along the peripheral edge of the opening 11 part, and the shape of the opening 11 part is stably held.

[0037] [2] Also, according to the ball storage net 1 of the present embodiment, the annular sliding member 30 is made of metal.

[0038] Therefore, by making the annular sliding member 30 of metal, its wear resistance and rigidity are improved, and stable sliding performance can be maintained over a long period during sliding with the tightening string portion 20. Further, since the metal annular sliding member 30 has high surface smoothness compared to a resin-made one, the sliding resistance of the tightening string portion 20 can be reduced, and a smoother opening / closing operation can be realized. Furthermore, since the metal annular sliding member 30 has high dimensional stability, deformation due to temperature change or stress during use is suppressed, and the shape retention of the opening 11 portion is improved. As a result, workability during ball insertion / removal is further improved, and reliability during long-term use is ensured.

[0039] [4] Also, according to the ball storage net 1 of the present embodiment, the net main body portion 10 and the tightening string portion 20 are made of resin.

[0040] Therefore, by making the net main body portion 10 and the tightening string portion 20 of resin, a ball storage net 1 excellent in light weight and weather resistance can be realized. Further, since the resin-made net main body portion 10 has appropriate flexibility, it can mitigate impact during ball storage and improve the ball protection function. Furthermore, since the resin-made tightening string portion 20 exhibits appropriate elastic deformation during sliding with the annular sliding member 30, wear can be suppressed even in combination with the metal annular sliding member 30, and durability during long-term use can be ensured. In addition, by making the net main body portion 10 and the tightening string portion 20 of resin, water resistance and weather resistance during outdoor use are improved, and the functionality can be maintained even in harsh environments such as during rain or by the sea.

[0041] [Regarding the modification of the first embodiment] Next, one or more modifications according to the present embodiment will be described. Note that regarding the technical content described in the scope of claims of this utility model registration, the subject matter is not limited to any one or more of these modifications.

[0042] (Regarding the first modification according to the present embodiment) [3] In this modified example, the material of the aforementioned annular sliding member 30 is made of resin.

[0043] Therefore, by making the annular sliding member 30 of resin, weight reduction can be achieved, and the handleability of the entire ball storage net 1 is improved. In addition, since the resin-made annular sliding member 30 has appropriate elasticity, it can mitigate the impact when contacting the tightening string portion 20. Also, since the resin-made annular sliding member 30 is excellent in corrosion resistance, it has high durability against moisture such as sweat and rain and is suitable for outdoor use. Moreover, by making it of resin, while suppressing the manufacturing cost, stable supply by mass production can be realized. Thereby, the practicality and economy of the ball storage net 1 can be achieved simultaneously. Other configurations and operational effects are the same as those of the aforementioned first embodiment.

[0044] <Finally> With the above, the description of one or more specific embodiments is completed. However, the aspects of the present invention are not limited to these embodiments, and modifications, improvements, etc. can be made as appropriate.

[0045] That is, it is obvious that those skilled in the art can conceive of various change examples, correction examples, substitution examples, addition examples, deletion examples, equivalent examples within the scope described in the claims for utility model registration, and it is naturally understood that those also belong to the technical scope of the present disclosure. Also, within the scope not departing from the gist of the invention, the respective components in the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined.

[0046] For example, a cord stopper may be attached to the tightening string portion (20). The cord stopper is a component having a mechanism for fixing the length of the tightening string portion (20) at an arbitrary position. The cord stopper can release the fixing of the tightening string portion (20) by pressing an operation portion and re-fix it at an arbitrary position. That is, it is configured to have a structure that generates an appropriate frictional force on the contact surface with the tightening string portion (20), and thereby it is possible to effectively prevent the unintentional loosening of the tightening string portion (20) when the opening (11) of the aforementioned net main body portion (10) is closed.

[0047] <Supplementary Note> Furthermore, here, the features of the ball storage net (1) according to one or more of the embodiments described above are briefly summarized and listed below in [1] to [7] respectively.

[0048] [1] A plurality of annular sliding members, A net main body portion formed in a bottomed bag shape as a mesh structure body, with an opening formed at one end, An endless annular tightening string portion, and The plurality of annular sliding members are attached at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction to the meshes at the peripheral edge of the opening of the net main body portion, The tightening string portion passes inside each of the plurality of annular sliding members in order along the circumferential direction, and engages with the peripheral edge of the opening of the net main body portion via the plurality of annular sliding members. Ball storage net. [2] The annular sliding member is made of metal. The ball storage net according to [1]. [3] The annular sliding member is made of resin. The ball storage net according to [1]. [4] The net main body portion and the tightening string portion are made of resin. The ball storage net according to [2] or [3].

[0049] Also, the effects corresponding to each of [1] to [4] are summarized and described below. Note that the following description of the effects is provided for those skilled in the art to fully understand the features according to [1] to [7], and it is not intended to limit the subject matter described in the scope of claims for utility model registration by these.

[0050] ·Effect for [1] By engaging the tightening string portion via a plurality of annular sliding members attached at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction with respect to the mesh of the peripheral portion of the opening of the net body portion, it is possible to prevent irregular entanglement of the net body portion and the tightening string portion. Further, by smoothly guiding the sliding of the tightening string portion and the annular sliding member, the loosening and tightening operations of the tightening string portion when taking the ball in and out can be smoothly performed. Thereby, the user can easily open and close the opening without stress, and the basic functionality and usability during use of the ball storage net can be improved. Furthermore, by regularly arranging the annular sliding members at predetermined intervals, a uniform sliding resistance is realized along the periphery of the opening, and the shape of the opening is stably held. · Effects on the above [2] By making the annular sliding member made of metal, the wear resistance and rigidity are improved, and stable sliding performance can be maintained over a long period during sliding with the tightening string portion. In addition, since the metal annular sliding member has high surface smoothness compared to a resin-made one, the sliding resistance of the tightening string portion can be reduced, and a smoother opening and closing operation can be realized. Furthermore, since the metal annular sliding member has high dimensional stability, deformation due to temperature change and stress during use is suppressed, and the shape retention of the opening is improved. Thereby, the workability when taking the ball in and out is further improved, and the reliability during long-term use is ensured. · Effects on the above [3] By making the annular sliding member made of resin, weight reduction is achieved, and the handleability of the entire ball storage net is improved. In addition, since the resin annular sliding member has appropriate elasticity, it can relieve the impact when coming into contact with the tightening string portion. Also, since the resin annular sliding member has excellent corrosion resistance, it has high durability against moisture such as sweat and rain, and is suitable for outdoor use. Moreover, by making it of resin, while suppressing the manufacturing cost, stable supply by mass production can be realized. Thereby, the practicality and economy of the ball storage net can be made compatible. · Effects on the above [4] By making the net main body and the tightening string part of resin, a ball storage net excellent in lightness and weather resistance can be realized. Further, since the resin-made net main body has appropriate flexibility, it can mitigate impact when storing balls and improve the protective function of the balls. Furthermore, the resin-made tightening string part shows appropriate elastic deformation when sliding with the annular sliding member, so that wear can be suppressed even in combination with a metal annular sliding member, and durability in long-term use can be ensured. In addition, by making the net main body and the tightening string part of resin, water resistance and weather resistance during outdoor use are improved, and the functionality can be maintained even in harsh environments such as during rainy days or by the sea.

Industrial Applicability

[0051] The present invention is useful as a ball storage net that can prevent entanglement of the net main body and the tightening string part, and can smoothly execute the loosening and tightening operations of the tightening string part during the insertion and removal of balls by smoothly guiding the sliding of the tightening string part by the annular sliding member, thereby enhancing convenience.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0052] 1: Ball storage net 10: Net main body 11: Opening 12: Mesh 20: Tightening string part 30: Annular sliding member

Claims

1. A plurality of annular sliding members; A mesh body portion formed as a mesh structure in a bag shape with a bottom and an opening formed at one end; A tightening string portion formed in an endless loop, The plurality of annular sliding members are attached to the mesh of the peripheral edge of the opening of the mesh body at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction thereof, The tightening string portion passes through the inner side of each of the plurality of annular sliding members in sequence along the circumferential direction and engages with the peripheral portion of the opening of the net main body portion via the plurality of annular sliding members. Ball storage net.

2. The annular sliding member is made of metal. The ball storage net according to claim 1.

3. The annular sliding member is made of resin. The ball storage net according to claim 1.

4. The mesh body and the tightening string are made of resin.

4. The ball storage net according to claim 2 or 3.

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