CA2179329A1 - Angled hockey stick handle with curve - Google Patents
Angled hockey stick handle with curveInfo
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- CA2179329A1 CA2179329A1 CA 2179329 CA2179329A CA2179329A1 CA 2179329 A1 CA2179329 A1 CA 2179329A1 CA 2179329 CA2179329 CA 2179329 CA 2179329 A CA2179329 A CA 2179329A CA 2179329 A1 CA2179329 A1 CA 2179329A1
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- Prior art keywords
- shaft
- handle
- stick
- hockey stick
- angled
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B59/00—Bats, rackets, or the like, not covered by groups A63B49/00 - A63B57/00
- A63B59/70—Bats, rackets, or the like, not covered by groups A63B49/00 - A63B57/00 with bent or angled lower parts for hitting a ball on the ground, on an ice-covered surface, or in the air, e.g. for hockey or hurling
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
- A63B60/06—Handles
- A63B60/08—Handles characterised by the material
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
- A63B60/06—Handles
- A63B60/10—Handles with means for indicating correct holding positions
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
- A63B60/06—Handles
- A63B60/22—Adjustable handles
- A63B60/28—Adjustable handles with adjustable length
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
- A63B60/06—Handles
- A63B60/34—Handles with the handle axis different from the main axis of the implement
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B2102/00—Application of clubs, bats, rackets or the like to the sporting activity ; particular sports involving the use of balls and clubs, bats, rackets, or the like
- A63B2102/24—Ice hockey
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Abstract
An angled hockey stick grip adapted to fit into any standard hollow hockey stick shaft to provide an angled grip of approximately 155 to 175 degrees between the grip and the long straight section of the hockey stick shaft. The handle has a reduced portion at one end that allows it to be inserted into the end of the hollow hockey stick shaft. The grip is secured to the end of the shaft by a close fit along with a suitable adhesive.
Description
This invention relates generally to hockey sticks and in more particular to the upper gripping portion at the end of a hollow hockey stick shaft.
Currently there are many di~ele-~t designs of hockey sticks that can be found on the market. In general they can be broken down into two basic classes 1) The traditional style of stick, which is a solid one piece construction and mostly made from wood or 2) A
more recent design which uses a three piece cons~tion involving a durable shai~ which is generally hollow at opposite ends that allow for the addition of a replaceable blade and a wooden end handle. It is this second style of stick that this invention relates most closely to. The shaft of this class of sticks has been made from many materials such as alllminum or graphile composites and has been increasing in popularity since their introduction because of possible increased performance andlor value compared to the traditional one piece sticks.
An advantage to the three piece design is that the player will likely only break the blade of the hockey stick because the shaft is extremely durable. Thus the player will keep a shaft for a long period of time and only have to replace the blade. At the other end of the shaft opposite the blade part, there is a wooden handle that is inserted into the end to finish offthe hollow shaft. In general this wooden handle is designed to be inserted into the shaft similarly to the blade portion, using a close fit and ayl)ro~liate adhesive. The wooden handle is shaped similarly to the shaft such that the transition from the hollow -shaft to the wooden handle is almost unnoticeable to the touch of the hand and continues to form a straight shaft.
The problems noted with a straight shaft configuration can be analyzed from two basic perspectives.
The first problem is the stress that is applied to the wrist when gripping a straight shaft when engaged in the game of hockey. During the course of play it is noted that many times a player will have to bend at the wrist to m~int~in a proper grip on the stick. Even in a fairly common natural grip position during pl~y, the wrist would have to be bent while keeping the blade on the ice. This is not comfortable for the player and possibly limits the amount of movement the player has with the stick. It is well known among players of the game that increased mobility and responsiveness of the stick is desirable when handling and propelling the puck.
The second problem with a straight shaft is that it limits the mechanical advantage that a player can have when applying torque to the stick . To propel a hockey puck a player often desires to apply torque to the shaft ofthe stick in conjull~lion with a swinging motion. The torque is tr~ncl~ted to the blade of the stick which eventually contacts the puck. The manner of this action is sometimes a quick "sl~apl)ing" of the wrist or in other cases a more gradual exertion. In a straight shaft configuration the mechanical advantage - 2179~9 the player receives is the lever arm about the cross sectional center of the shaft, which is a relatively limited advantage as the cross section of the stick is small.
There have been attempts to improve these problems with the development of an angled handle accessories for attac~nent to the end of the hockey stick shaft. ~US Patent 4,S53,753). None of these designs have proliferated into common use among hockey players. These accessories are a~ward and do not provide a good solution to the problems created by a straight shaft.
The angle between the shaft and the handle that these inventions provide is significantly too large to provide a hockey stick with the optimum performance. A large change in angle between shaft and handle - such as used in other inventions - takes away from the natural feel of the stick to such a degree that it can feel awkward in the hands of a player accustomed to a straight shaft.
Another problem with these inventions is that they use a downward opening socket that the end of the hockey shaft is inserted into. This socket increases the cross-sectional area of the sticks shaft at the point of connection to create a sort of lump. This lump is undesirable to players that prefer a constant smooth transition between the shaft and the end handle.
~ 21793Z9 And finally the last problem with these inventions is that the transition between the angled handle and the sha~ is very sharp. This meaning that there is no curve to help soften the transition between the shaft and the handle. This is not conductive to giving the stick a more natural feel because the end handle has a very distinct or abrupt start making the stick feel less flowing or continuous in the hands of the player.
The object of this invention is to provide a handle for hollow hockey stick shafts which provides a better ergonomic configuration that is more comfortable and also increases the p~lr~ ance of the stick when en~ed in the game of hockey.
Another object of the invention is to provide an angled handle which allows a more homogenous or natural feel to the stick because the handle is integrated into the shaft.
Thus having a less noticeable transition area between the shaft and handle, by the touch of the hand.
Another object is to provide a mechanical advantage to the player to improve the ability of the player to propel the puck at higher speeds and allow for a faster stick motion that is used to snap the puck upward in a very vertical shot.
It is another object that the handle provide a grip which is less likely to be awkward to those players that are f~ r to using a straight sha~/handle hockey stick.
- 2i73329 A further object is to provide an angled handle for a hockey stick that can be inserted into any standard hollow hockey stick shaft. Without increasing the difficulty or expense of m~nllfacturing the shaft itself.
In the case of hollow hockey stick shafts these disadvantages may be overcome by providing an angled end grip that is inserted into the end of any hollow hockey stick shaft. The angle in the range of 155 to 175 degrees between the handle and the long section of the shaft decreases the strain on the ~vrist and creates a better lever arm to torque the stick when propelling the puck. The result is an impraved grip that increases the performance of the stick when playing hockey.
The angle is created by a gradual bend in the handle to form a curved transition between the angled handle and the long straight section of the shaft this allows for a continuous feel to the stick. The grip also has a reduced section that allows it to fit snugly into the end of the shaft while preventing any change in thickness to the shaft at the point of connection. These important design considerations make the stick more similar to the straight shaft stick thus making the stick less awkward to those ~mili~r with using the straight shaft stick.
The technology that is used to secure the straight shaft handle, which is a snug fit and a therma-type adhesive (Common name: Hot &lue), is utili~ed in the instance of this invention. This allows any player with a hollow hockey stick shaft to replace the straight .
handle of the current design with this invention. As well any new shaft sold could have this invention inserted into the end with possibly no change to the design of the hollow stick shaft.
The angled grip could be constructed from a durable plastic or wood. When selecting a material there are advantages and disadvantages to each. Wood is the most a~)~3 ~l iate material to use because ofthe typical players ~mili~rity with it's weight and stiffness in the case of hockey sticks.
The invention is explained below with reference to an illustrative embodiment represented in the drawings:
Fig. 1 A perspective view of a grip inserted into the end of the hollow hockey stick shaft.
Fig. 2 A side elevation view of the device;
Fig. 3 A left hand back view of the device of Fig. 2, looking in the direction indicated by arrow A;
Fig. 4 A right hand view of the front of the device of Fig. 2, looking in the direction indicated by arrow B;
Fig. S A side view showing a hollow hockey stick with the handle inserted.
Turning now to a more detailed consideration of the present invention, there is illustrated in Fig. 1 an angled hockey stick grip or handle. The shape of the handle 10 provides for a 217~32~
smooth transition between the handle and the shaft 11. The handle has a reduced area 12 that allows it to fit inside the end of the hollow shaft 11. The area of the handle at 12 is coated with a applol) iate thermo-adhesive. This adhesive becomes liquid when heated to allow the handle 10 to be removed and inserted from the shaft 11.
The handle 10 is constructed from an a~-ol,-iate stiffand light material such as plastic or wood. Wood construction has benefits because of its more common use in hockey and thus players have more f~ rity with it's feel. Wood construction could involve shaping or bending solid wood or l~ ;ng thin strips of wood together with the ap~)rol)-iate glue.
Referring to Fig. 2 the upper portion of the handle 13 provides an angle between the lower portion 14 in the range of 155 to 175 degrees (Reference Dimension C). This creates an angle that is comfortable when holding the stick and as well gives a mechanical advantage to the player when propelling the puck.
The bottom end of the handle 14 is given a chamfer 15 to help guide the end of the handle into the end of the shaft making it easier to change the handle. The bottorn portion 14 is coated with an applop-iate adhesive that allows the handle to be removed and inserted, such an adhesive could be hot glue.
2179~29 -The length of the handle (Reference Dimenslon L) is approximately 4 to 6 inches to provide an adequate length for the hand to grip. The handle has a soft curved section 17 to provide a gradual transition from the upper portion 13 to the lower portion 14.
The width and height of the handle (Reference Dimension W and ~ respectively) would be the same as the standard dirnensions for the hockey stick shafts on the marke~ today and any future changes that may occur. These are approximately 25/32 inches by 1 1/32 inches although this varies slightly among the various manufactures.
Currently there are many di~ele-~t designs of hockey sticks that can be found on the market. In general they can be broken down into two basic classes 1) The traditional style of stick, which is a solid one piece construction and mostly made from wood or 2) A
more recent design which uses a three piece cons~tion involving a durable shai~ which is generally hollow at opposite ends that allow for the addition of a replaceable blade and a wooden end handle. It is this second style of stick that this invention relates most closely to. The shaft of this class of sticks has been made from many materials such as alllminum or graphile composites and has been increasing in popularity since their introduction because of possible increased performance andlor value compared to the traditional one piece sticks.
An advantage to the three piece design is that the player will likely only break the blade of the hockey stick because the shaft is extremely durable. Thus the player will keep a shaft for a long period of time and only have to replace the blade. At the other end of the shaft opposite the blade part, there is a wooden handle that is inserted into the end to finish offthe hollow shaft. In general this wooden handle is designed to be inserted into the shaft similarly to the blade portion, using a close fit and ayl)ro~liate adhesive. The wooden handle is shaped similarly to the shaft such that the transition from the hollow -shaft to the wooden handle is almost unnoticeable to the touch of the hand and continues to form a straight shaft.
The problems noted with a straight shaft configuration can be analyzed from two basic perspectives.
The first problem is the stress that is applied to the wrist when gripping a straight shaft when engaged in the game of hockey. During the course of play it is noted that many times a player will have to bend at the wrist to m~int~in a proper grip on the stick. Even in a fairly common natural grip position during pl~y, the wrist would have to be bent while keeping the blade on the ice. This is not comfortable for the player and possibly limits the amount of movement the player has with the stick. It is well known among players of the game that increased mobility and responsiveness of the stick is desirable when handling and propelling the puck.
The second problem with a straight shaft is that it limits the mechanical advantage that a player can have when applying torque to the stick . To propel a hockey puck a player often desires to apply torque to the shaft ofthe stick in conjull~lion with a swinging motion. The torque is tr~ncl~ted to the blade of the stick which eventually contacts the puck. The manner of this action is sometimes a quick "sl~apl)ing" of the wrist or in other cases a more gradual exertion. In a straight shaft configuration the mechanical advantage - 2179~9 the player receives is the lever arm about the cross sectional center of the shaft, which is a relatively limited advantage as the cross section of the stick is small.
There have been attempts to improve these problems with the development of an angled handle accessories for attac~nent to the end of the hockey stick shaft. ~US Patent 4,S53,753). None of these designs have proliferated into common use among hockey players. These accessories are a~ward and do not provide a good solution to the problems created by a straight shaft.
The angle between the shaft and the handle that these inventions provide is significantly too large to provide a hockey stick with the optimum performance. A large change in angle between shaft and handle - such as used in other inventions - takes away from the natural feel of the stick to such a degree that it can feel awkward in the hands of a player accustomed to a straight shaft.
Another problem with these inventions is that they use a downward opening socket that the end of the hockey shaft is inserted into. This socket increases the cross-sectional area of the sticks shaft at the point of connection to create a sort of lump. This lump is undesirable to players that prefer a constant smooth transition between the shaft and the end handle.
~ 21793Z9 And finally the last problem with these inventions is that the transition between the angled handle and the sha~ is very sharp. This meaning that there is no curve to help soften the transition between the shaft and the handle. This is not conductive to giving the stick a more natural feel because the end handle has a very distinct or abrupt start making the stick feel less flowing or continuous in the hands of the player.
The object of this invention is to provide a handle for hollow hockey stick shafts which provides a better ergonomic configuration that is more comfortable and also increases the p~lr~ ance of the stick when en~ed in the game of hockey.
Another object of the invention is to provide an angled handle which allows a more homogenous or natural feel to the stick because the handle is integrated into the shaft.
Thus having a less noticeable transition area between the shaft and handle, by the touch of the hand.
Another object is to provide a mechanical advantage to the player to improve the ability of the player to propel the puck at higher speeds and allow for a faster stick motion that is used to snap the puck upward in a very vertical shot.
It is another object that the handle provide a grip which is less likely to be awkward to those players that are f~ r to using a straight sha~/handle hockey stick.
- 2i73329 A further object is to provide an angled handle for a hockey stick that can be inserted into any standard hollow hockey stick shaft. Without increasing the difficulty or expense of m~nllfacturing the shaft itself.
In the case of hollow hockey stick shafts these disadvantages may be overcome by providing an angled end grip that is inserted into the end of any hollow hockey stick shaft. The angle in the range of 155 to 175 degrees between the handle and the long section of the shaft decreases the strain on the ~vrist and creates a better lever arm to torque the stick when propelling the puck. The result is an impraved grip that increases the performance of the stick when playing hockey.
The angle is created by a gradual bend in the handle to form a curved transition between the angled handle and the long straight section of the shaft this allows for a continuous feel to the stick. The grip also has a reduced section that allows it to fit snugly into the end of the shaft while preventing any change in thickness to the shaft at the point of connection. These important design considerations make the stick more similar to the straight shaft stick thus making the stick less awkward to those ~mili~r with using the straight shaft stick.
The technology that is used to secure the straight shaft handle, which is a snug fit and a therma-type adhesive (Common name: Hot &lue), is utili~ed in the instance of this invention. This allows any player with a hollow hockey stick shaft to replace the straight .
handle of the current design with this invention. As well any new shaft sold could have this invention inserted into the end with possibly no change to the design of the hollow stick shaft.
The angled grip could be constructed from a durable plastic or wood. When selecting a material there are advantages and disadvantages to each. Wood is the most a~)~3 ~l iate material to use because ofthe typical players ~mili~rity with it's weight and stiffness in the case of hockey sticks.
The invention is explained below with reference to an illustrative embodiment represented in the drawings:
Fig. 1 A perspective view of a grip inserted into the end of the hollow hockey stick shaft.
Fig. 2 A side elevation view of the device;
Fig. 3 A left hand back view of the device of Fig. 2, looking in the direction indicated by arrow A;
Fig. 4 A right hand view of the front of the device of Fig. 2, looking in the direction indicated by arrow B;
Fig. S A side view showing a hollow hockey stick with the handle inserted.
Turning now to a more detailed consideration of the present invention, there is illustrated in Fig. 1 an angled hockey stick grip or handle. The shape of the handle 10 provides for a 217~32~
smooth transition between the handle and the shaft 11. The handle has a reduced area 12 that allows it to fit inside the end of the hollow shaft 11. The area of the handle at 12 is coated with a applol) iate thermo-adhesive. This adhesive becomes liquid when heated to allow the handle 10 to be removed and inserted from the shaft 11.
The handle 10 is constructed from an a~-ol,-iate stiffand light material such as plastic or wood. Wood construction has benefits because of its more common use in hockey and thus players have more f~ rity with it's feel. Wood construction could involve shaping or bending solid wood or l~ ;ng thin strips of wood together with the ap~)rol)-iate glue.
Referring to Fig. 2 the upper portion of the handle 13 provides an angle between the lower portion 14 in the range of 155 to 175 degrees (Reference Dimension C). This creates an angle that is comfortable when holding the stick and as well gives a mechanical advantage to the player when propelling the puck.
The bottom end of the handle 14 is given a chamfer 15 to help guide the end of the handle into the end of the shaft making it easier to change the handle. The bottorn portion 14 is coated with an applop-iate adhesive that allows the handle to be removed and inserted, such an adhesive could be hot glue.
2179~29 -The length of the handle (Reference Dimenslon L) is approximately 4 to 6 inches to provide an adequate length for the hand to grip. The handle has a soft curved section 17 to provide a gradual transition from the upper portion 13 to the lower portion 14.
The width and height of the handle (Reference Dimension W and ~ respectively) would be the same as the standard dirnensions for the hockey stick shafts on the marke~ today and any future changes that may occur. These are approximately 25/32 inches by 1 1/32 inches although this varies slightly among the various manufactures.
Claims
1. A curved hockey stick handle that is inserted into the end of any standard hollow hockey stick shaft that improves the ergonomics of the stick, providing greater control of the said stick with increased comfort, handling, and mechanical advantage in the use thereof, said handle comprising:
A straight shaft portion that has a nominal cross section similar to that of a standard hollow hockey stick shaft that is connected to a curved middle position of same nominal cross section joining a straight lower portion with a reduced cross section, insertion means of the lower portion is of the correct cross sectional dimension to allow it to be inserted into the end of a standard hollow hockey stick shaft using an appropriate adhesive to help bind the lower portion to the shaft of the hollow hockey stick;
The upper gripping portion of the said handle provides an angled grip relative to the lower portion with an angle between them of 155 to 175 degrees.
A straight shaft portion that has a nominal cross section similar to that of a standard hollow hockey stick shaft that is connected to a curved middle position of same nominal cross section joining a straight lower portion with a reduced cross section, insertion means of the lower portion is of the correct cross sectional dimension to allow it to be inserted into the end of a standard hollow hockey stick shaft using an appropriate adhesive to help bind the lower portion to the shaft of the hollow hockey stick;
The upper gripping portion of the said handle provides an angled grip relative to the lower portion with an angle between them of 155 to 175 degrees.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2179329 CA2179329A1 (en) | 1996-06-18 | 1996-06-18 | Angled hockey stick handle with curve |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2179329 CA2179329A1 (en) | 1996-06-18 | 1996-06-18 | Angled hockey stick handle with curve |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP2196244A2 (en) | 2008-12-10 | 2010-06-16 | Passionfruit AG | Floorball stick |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP2196244A2 (en) | 2008-12-10 | 2010-06-16 | Passionfruit AG | Floorball stick |
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