Portable sports equipment

Abstract

Sports equipment disclosed herein comprises: a target stage having an upper surface of a predetermined height on which a game ball rolls, and having, on the upper surface, a plurality of target holes in which the ball is accommodated; a progression stage which is positioned on the path of progression of the ball advancing toward the target stage and has a low upper surface at a different height than the target stage, and through which the ball advancing toward the target stage passes; a jump stage positioned between the target stage and the progression stage and having an inclined surface that the ball climbs up; and a hitting stage provided on one side of the progression stage and having a hitting position at which the ball is positioned.

Description

portable sports equipment

[0001] The present disclosure relates to sports exercise equipment and sports exercise equipment that can be used indoors and outdoors.

[0002] A variety of exercise equipment exists for various purposes, including promoting mental and physical health and leisure activities. These include both individual and group exercise equipment. Some equipment is designed solely for physical training, while others combine light physical exercise with recreational benefits.

[0003] Recreational exercise equipment, along with light physical exercise, fosters intimacy and strengthens relationships among group members. However, recreational exercise equipment can easily become boring or tiresome. Furthermore, because exercise equipment is typically fixed in place, it limits the location of exercise equipment. Therefore, the emergence of a variety of recreational exercise equipment that is both easy to use and location-independent is desirable.

[0004] The present disclosure proposes a new type of exercise equipment, i.e., a sports equipment, that also has entertainment properties.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a sports device that can be easily disassembled and assembled for use in various locations.

[0006] The present disclosure also provides a sports device suitable for use across a wide range of age groups.

[0007] Furthermore, the present disclosure proposes a sports device that can be easily used by anyone because the playing method is very simple.

[0008] Sports apparatus according to the present disclosure:

[0009] A target stage having a top surface of a predetermined height on which a ball for a game rolls, and a plurality of target holes for receiving the ball are provided on the top surface;

[0010] A progress stage that is located on the progress path of a ball toward the target stage and has a lower surface than the target stage, through which the ball toward the target stage passes;

[0011] A jumping stage located between the target stage and the progress stage and having a slope on which the ball climbs; and

[0012] A striking stage having a striking position where the ball is positioned is provided on one side of the above-mentioned progress stage.

[0013] According to one or more embodiments, the striking stage may be movably coupled to a forward edge of the propulsion stage in a direction orthogonal to the propulsion path.

[0014] According to one or more embodiments, the progress stage comprises a plurality of stage partial modules, and the length of the progress path in the progress stage can be adjusted according to the number of partial modules.

[0015] According to one or more embodiments, a wall may be provided around the perimeter of the target stage to surround the path of the ball and prevent the ball from escaping.

[0016] According to one or more embodiments, walls may be provided on both sides of the ball's progression path from the progression stage to the target stage to assist the ball's progression and prevent the ball from escaping.

[0017] According to one or more embodiments, the wall may comprise a cushioning material that provides suitable resilience to the ball and has suitable shock absorbing properties.

[0018] According to one or more embodiments, a coupling means for detachably coupling the stages may be provided between at least one of the progress stage and the jump stage, the jump stage and the progress stage, and the progress stage and the departure stage.

[0019] According to one or more embodiments, the target holes are distributed in a direction orthogonal to the propagation path in the target stage.

[0020] According to one or more embodiments, at least two of the plurality of target holes are arranged in a direction orthogonal to the path of travel, but are arranged in a staggered manner in front and rear of each other on the path of travel.

[0021] According to one or more embodiments, the central target among the plurality of target holes may be furthest from the striking stage, and the targets on either side thereof may be placed gradually closer to the striking stage.

[0022] According to one or more embodiments, walls may be provided on both sides of the ball's progression path from the progression stage to the target stage to assist the ball's progression and prevent the ball from escaping.

[0023] Figure 1a is a schematic perspective view of a sports device according to the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 1b is a schematic exploded perspective view of the sports equipment illustrated in Figure 1.

[0025] Figure 2 schematically shows the configuration of the wall of the sports equipment disclosed in Figure 1.

[0026] FIG. 3 illustrates a striking hammer used in the sports equipment disclosed in FIG. 1.

[0027] Fig. 4 illustrates the arrangement structure of a target hole provided on a target stage of a sports device according to the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 5a is a schematic perspective view of a target hole in a sports device according to the present disclosure, and FIG. 5b is a schematic cross-sectional view.

[0029] FIG. 6a is a schematic perspective view of a ball recovery device in a sports device according to the present disclosure, and FIG. 6b is a schematic elevation view.

[0030] FIG. 7 illustrates a ball and a ball case containing the ball in a sports device according to the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view of a custom-fitted part module that constitutes a progress station in a sports apparatus according to the present disclosure. And,

[0032] FIG. 9 illustrates the structure of a scoreboard that calculates and displays scores in a game using a sports device according to the present disclosure.

[0033] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments of the present invention may be modified in various different forms, and the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited by the embodiments described below. It is preferable to interpret that the embodiments of the present invention are provided to more completely explain the present invention to a person having average knowledge in the art. Like reference numerals denote like elements throughout. Furthermore, various elements and areas in the drawings are schematically drawn. Therefore, the present invention is not limited by the relative sizes or intervals drawn in the accompanying drawings.

[0034] While terms like "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component could be referred to as a "second component," and vice versa, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0035] The terminology used in this application is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the concept of the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, it should be understood that the expressions “comprises” or “has” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0036] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Furthermore, it is to be understood that commonly used terms, such as those defined in dictionaries, should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with their meaning within the relevant technical context, and should not be interpreted in an overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0037] In some embodiments, where the implementation is otherwise feasible, a particular process sequence may be performed in a different order than described. For example, two processes described in succession may be performed substantially simultaneously, or in a reverse order from the described order.

[0038] Below, according to one or more embodiments, a sports exercise machine is described in detail.

[0039] FIG. 1a is a schematic perspective view of a sports apparatus according to the present disclosure, and FIG. 1b is a schematic, separated perspective view of the sports apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0040] A sports apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment provides a game environment in which points are earned by putting a ball (1) into a target hole (111, 111a to 111j, etc.) on a multi-stage stage (110, 120, 130, 140, 150) as shown in FIGS. 1a and 1b, and is an indoor / outdoor sports apparatus having a structure that complexly applies the structure of golf, gateball, billiards, etc.

[0041] Referring to Figures 1a and 1b, a sports device (1) has an integrated stage (100) on which a ball (1) progresses, and can be installed without being affected by the internal or external environment.

[0042] The above integrated stage (100) provides a step-shaped cloud surface along which the ball (1) progresses, and the cloud surface is provided by a plurality of unit stages whose height increases in two or more stages.

[0043] The unit stages include a target stage (110) having a higher plane than other stages where the hit ball finally arrives, a hitting stage (140) where the ball (1) is hit toward the target stage (110), a progress stage (130) where the hit ball (1) rolls toward the hitting stage (140), and an inclined stage (120) where the ball (1) that has passed the progress stage (130) rolls up and falls onto the target surface of the target stage (110). The surface of each of the stages may be covered with a thin cloth that absorbs shock and softens the rolling of the ball, and may be formed of, for example, a cloth that forms the surface of a billiard table.

[0044] The above unit stages can be separated and combined from each other, and may have a fastening device (201) in the form of a ring structure, for example, to fix each other to prevent relative movement as needed.

[0045] The above progress stage (130) can be formed by multiple parallel partial modules (131) rather than one, and the length of the progress path of the ball in the progress stage (130) can be adjusted by the number of partial modules (131), etc. That is, by configuring the progress stage (130) by connecting a greater number of partial modules (131) in parallel, the length of the entire progress stage (130) can be implemented to be longer. The partial modules (131) have a structure that can be connected to each other, and a progress path along which the ball (1) can roll is provided on the upper surface thereof.

[0046] The above striking stage (140) is installed so as to be movable relative to the edge portion of the front end of the above progress stage (130), so that the striking position of the ball (1) relative to the target stage (110) can be changed left and right.

[0047] In the target stage (110) where the ball (1) from the above-mentioned striking stage (140) reaches, a plurality of target holes (111, 111a to 111j, or more) are arranged in an inverted V shape centered around the central target hole (111e), and therefore, the central target hole (111e)d is farthest from the target stage compared to other target holes.

[0048] A format may be applied in which a user selects one of the above target holes (111, 111a to 111e), hits a ball (1) toward the selected target hole, sends it to the target hole, and if the sent ball (1) enters the target hole, a score is awarded accordingly.

[0049] Meanwhile, a wall (101) is provided along the edge of the entire integrated stage ball (100) by the above stages to prevent the ball (1) from being detached, and is not formed on one edge of the progress stage (130) to which the striking stage (140) and the striking stage (14) are connected. The wall (101) is formed separately for each of the unit stages, and for convenience, the same reference numeral is given to the walls of all stages. The wall (101) as described above may be formed of a hard material, but may also be formed of an elastic material such as that used in a billiard table.

[0050] Figure 2 schematically shows the configuration of the above wall (101).

[0051] The wall (101) provided on each of the above stages is formed at a predetermined height at the edge of the stage, and may be manufactured in a shape similar to the cushion edge of a billiard table, such as a structure combining a hard material, an elastic material, or a hard material with an elastic material. This wall (101) is appropriately positioned at the edge of each stage, and when all stages are combined into one integrated stage, it may have a U-shaped shape with one side open, i.e., only the striking stage side is open, as shown in FIGS. 1a and 1b.

[0052] Fig. 3 illustrates a striking hammer (102) for striking the ball (1). This striking hammer (102) may be similar to a mallet in gate ball. The hammer (102) has a shaft (102a) with a handle (102c) provided at the upper end thereof, and a head (102b) provided at the lower end of the shaft (102a).

[0053] Figure 4 illustrates an example of the arrangement structure of target holes (111, 111a to 111j or more) provided in the target stage (110).

[0054] As illustrated in Fig. 4, the target hole (111) into which the ball (1) enters is arranged in the shape of an inverted V. With the hole “9” at the top as the center, the holes on both sides are arranged gradually closer to the striking stage (downward in the drawing).

[0055] The above target hole has a low floor, and a pedestal is formed in the center of the floor to receive the ball.

[0056] Fig. 5a is a schematic perspective view of the target hole (111), and Fig. 5b is a schematic cross-sectional view.

[0057] As shown in Figures 5a and 5b, the target hole (111) is a part where the ball (1) enters, and a pedestal (112) that supports the lower part of the ball (1) is formed on the bottom thereof, and thus a circular concave portion (113) is formed around this.

[0058] Accordingly, the ball (1) that has fallen into the hole (111) is placed on the pedestal (112) at the center of the inside thereof, and its edge is spaced apart from the edge of the opening of the hole (111). This structure is intended to enable the ball (1) to be easily taken out from the hole (111). This is intended to separate and recover the balls (1) from all the holes (111) at once, rather than taking them out one by one in the hole (111), by means of the ball recovery port (202), as illustrated in FIGS. 6a and 6b.

[0059] Fig. 6a is a schematic perspective view of the ball recovery device (120), and Fig. 6b is a schematic elevation view.

[0060] As illustrated in Figures 6a and 6b, the recovery device (12) comprises a ball recovery part (202b) of a semi-cylindrical structure into which a plurality of balls are inserted, and a handle (202a) connected thereto. This allows for easy insertion and recovery of balls (1) placed within the hole (111) and mounted on the pedestal (112) as described above.

[0061] Meanwhile, a plurality of balls (1) may be provided, for example, according to the number of holes to be provided in the target stage (110), and each ball (1) may be numbered to match the number of the hole. This enables scoring by awarding points when a ball of a specific number is placed in a hole of the same number, or by weighting the points.

[0062] Figure 7 illustrates the ball (1) and the ball case (1a) that accommodates it.

[0063] The ball case (1a) contains a plurality of balls (1), in this embodiment nine balls, specifically each ball (1) is assigned a number, and these are accommodated in the ball case (1a) partitioned by a partition. The ball (1) may have embosses formed on its surface like a golf ball, and according to this embodiment, may have a smooth outer spherical surface like a billiard ball, and may have numbers displayed on the outer spherical surface.

[0064] FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a fitted custom part module constituting a progress station in a sports apparatus according to the present disclosure.

[0065] As described above, the progress module (130) capable of adjusting the length, i.e., the length of the progress path of the ball (1), is assembled by a plurality of partial modules (131). According to the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8, a customized partial module (131) can be fitted. That is, a complementary coupling structure is provided by a protrusion (131a) on both coupling surfaces of the progress module (130) and an inlet (131b) into which the protrusion (131a) is fitted. This complementary coupling structure can also be applied to the stages (110, 120, 130, 140) described above. In addition, although not illustrated, a coupling device that maintains the coupling thereof can be provided so that when these are coupled, a progress module (130) can be formed as if it were one body.

[0066] Fig. 9 illustrates the structure of a scoreboard (300) that displays scores in a game using the aforementioned sports equipment (1).

[0067] The scoreboard (300) is a portable type and has a resin support leg (310) having a foldable joint (301), and has a display section (320) showing the arrangement of the target holes (111) on the upper part thereof, and may have a structure of a scoreboard used in a billiard hall, such as an abacus, below it. This scoreboard (300) visually displays a score display section (330) using abacus beads like those on an abacus, and additionally has a ring-shaped holder (330) for hanging the ball recovery device.

[0068] The present disclosure, as described above, is a game machine that involves striking a ball and placing it into a pocket hole. Because it utilizes multiple stages, it is not restricted by installation location and can be installed both indoors and outdoors. From a competitive standpoint, the game involves striking a ball into a selected hole among multiple target holes, making it enjoyable for people of all ages and genders. Furthermore, despite being a standing exercise, it does not place significant strain on the body, making it a highly useful piece of sports equipment.

[0069] While exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. Therefore, modifications to future embodiments of the present invention will not depart from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A target stage having an upper surface of a predetermined height on which a ball for a game rolls, and a plurality of target holes for receiving the ball are provided on the upper surface; A progress stage that is positioned on the progress path of the ball toward the target stage and has a lower upper surface of a different height from the target stage, through which the ball toward the target stage passes; A jumping stage located between the target stage and the progress stage and having a slope on which the ball climbs; and A sports apparatus comprising a hitting stage having a hitting position where the ball is positioned, which is provided on one side of the above-mentioned progress stage.

2. In paragraph 1, A sports apparatus wherein the above striking stage is movably coupled to the front edge of the above progress stage in a direction perpendicular to the progress path.

3. In paragraph 1, A sports apparatus wherein the above progression stage comprises a plurality of stage partial modules, and the length of the progression path in the progression stage is adjusted according to the number of partial modules.

4. In paragraph 1, A sports device in which a wall is provided around the target stage to surround the path of the ball and prevent the ball from escaping.

5. In paragraph 1, A sports device in which walls are provided on both sides of the ball's progression path from the progress stage to the target stage to help the ball progress and prevent the ball from escaping.

6. In paragraph 4 or paragraph 5, A sports device wherein the wall comprises a cushioning material that provides appropriate elasticity to the ball and has appropriate shock-absorbing properties.

7. In paragraph 6, A sports apparatus, wherein a connecting means is provided between at least one of the stages, namely, between the progress stage and the jump stage, between the jump stage and the progress stage, and between the progress stage and the starting stage, for detachably connecting the stages.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, A sports apparatus, wherein a connecting means is provided between at least one of the stages, namely, between the progress stage and the jump stage, between the jump stage and the progress stage, and between the progress stage and the starting stage, for detachably connecting the stages.

9. In paragraph 8, A sports device wherein the target holes are distributed in a direction perpendicular to the progression path on the target stage.

10. In paragraph 8, A sports device wherein at least two of the plurality of target holes are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the progression path, but are arranged in a staggered manner in front and rear of each other on the progression path.

11. In paragraph 8, According to one or more embodiments, a sports apparatus wherein the central target among the plurality of target holes is furthest from the striking stage, and the targets on either side thereof are placed gradually closer to the striking stage.

12. In paragraph 1, According to one or more embodiments, a sports apparatus, wherein walls are provided on both sides of the ball's progression path from the progression stage to the target stage to assist the ball's progression and prevent the ball from escaping.

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