DE202012011942U1 - Utility model of the joint use of racket and spinning top during a game with spinning tops and clubs - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model is characterized in that the racket and the gyroscope are played together in a game involving gyros, either manually or mechanically with an angular momentum by means of a suitable drive technique, and rackets, in which each player tries to win to use his gyroscope to move the gyros of his teammates out of a predefined playing field and / or bring them to a stop in front of his own gyroscope, whereby each player can influence the movement of a gyroscope during his rotation phase with the aid of his club.

Description

The utility model is the merging of gyros and clubs in a game played with gyros, which are either manually or mechanically with the help of a suitable drive technology with an angular momentum, as well as with rackets. In order to win, each player tries to use his spinning top to move the gyros of his teammates out of a previously defined playing field. The winner is the player whose gyroscope remains in the field last, or, if the gyros of several players remain in the field, the one whose gyroscope comes to rest last. Each player may influence the route of his spinning top during his rotation with the help of the bat. Only the own roundabout may be touched.

The number of players is unlimited, but at least two players must play.

Before the game begins, a playing field is defined on any surface. It is advisable to have a surface that is as smooth as possible, which influences the direction of movement of the gyro as much as possible, as well as the reduction of the torque, unless this is expressly desired.

The racket and the gyro can be used in different ways in the game. For example, heavier metal rotors can store higher torque, so "weight classes" could be introduced. Different types of clubs (eg plan, convex or concave) can influence the course of the gyro differently, the same applies to the (surface) material, which may vary depending on the racquet side.

Applications include the analog and digital games market. Thus, in addition to the real game, for example, the port on tablet computer conceivable. Also, combined applications can be created in which the "entertains" with the gyro or with the game equipment of the other players, points are awarded automatically, the imposition of the gyroscope with the angular momentum is remotely controlled or the like.

With digital application any number of players can be replaced by computer-generated players.

State of the art

Gyros themselves are among the oldest toys of the people. Even the game, spinning gyros against each other during their rotation phase, is known to many from the school.

There are various solutions on the market for the drive of gyros, for example by spring systems that are tensioned to apply a torque to a gyro at the push of a button or through a cord that is wound around the rotor shaft and pulled off quickly.

Problems and solution

So far, there is no game in which the direction of movement of gyros is influenced by means of clubs. These are added to the game by the utility model.

Commercial Use / Industrial Applicability

The game is easy to learn and fun. Since the manufacturing costs are low due to the small number of parts required, a marketable retail price is in the realizable. In addition, the passion for collecting potential customers can be awakened by different tournament classes, depending on the weight, material and other design of the gyroscope or racquet, which enables lasting financial commitment on the part of the market.

application areas

Applications include the analog and digital games market. Thus, in addition to the real game, for example, the port on tablet computer conceivable. Also, combined applications can be created in which the "entertains" with the gyro or with the game equipment of the other players, automatically awarded points or the like.

definitions

• Player: Participating in the game.
• Players: Players include all other players participating in the game except the player.
• Gyro: The gyro can have different shapes.
• Drive technology: Occupies the rotor with a torque. This can be done by hand in the simplest case. Other drive systems include spring systems that are tightened by screwing in the gyroscope, release this tension at the push of a button and thus generate the torque for the gyroscope, which is released from a holder when it is acted upon.
• Racket: The racket is an object held in the player's hand and used to influence the course of the top. The racket can have a variety of forms. For example, a table tennis racket-like object can be used here. The racket can be shaped differently (eg plan, convex concave), have different dimensions and consist of different material combinations.
• Playing field: Before the start of the game, a playing field is defined on any surface. It is advisable to have a surface that is as smooth as possible, which influences the direction of movement of the gyro as much as possible, as well as the reduction of the torque, unless this is expressly desired.

Claims (1)

The utility model is characterized in that the racket and the gyroscope are played together in a game involving gyros, either manually or mechanically with an angular momentum by means of a suitable drive technique, and rackets, in which each player tries to win to use his gyroscope to move the gyros of his teammates out of a predefined playing field and / or bring them to a stop in front of his own gyroscope, whereby each player can influence the movement of a gyroscope during his rotation phase with the aid of his club.