EP0275799A1 - Ferrule for the handle of a tennis racket and of other ball-striking implements, and racket provided with this ferrule - Google Patents

Ferrule for the handle of a tennis racket and of other ball-striking implements, and racket provided with this ferrule Download PDF

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EP0275799A1
EP0275799A1 EP87420300A EP87420300A EP0275799A1 EP 0275799 A1 EP0275799 A1 EP 0275799A1 EP 87420300 A EP87420300 A EP 87420300A EP 87420300 A EP87420300 A EP 87420300A EP 0275799 A1 EP0275799 A1 EP 0275799A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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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
    • 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
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    • A63B60/16—Caps; Ferrules
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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  • the present invention relates to a tip for the handle of a tennis racket and the like, and racket equipped with this tip, and which is intended to be applied against the free end of this handle or to possibly constitute the closing member if this handle is tubular.
  • the racket grip that is to say the angular position of the handle in the hand of a tennis player or other, is determined by the nature of the stroke that this player is preparing to execute, such that forehand, flat, cut or lifted, flat back, cut or lifted, service and smash.
  • the present invention seeks to remedy this drawback by providing means allowing easy identification of the correct grip of the racket.
  • the end-piece which it relates to is constituted at least by a flat element whose octagonal perimeter corresponds substantially to that of the cross section of the free end of a racket handle and which comprises at least two differentiated triangular sectors. adjacent, whose apex coincides with the longitudinal axis of the handle considered and whose side opposite this vertex is constituted by one of the adjacent sides of its octagonal perimeter, this element being intended to be fixed to the free end of the handle in a determined angular position, the differentiation of the triangular sectors allowing correct angular positioning of the handle relative to a precise point in the player's hand.
  • the endpiece is fixed to the free end of the handle so that the differentiated triangular sectors are arranged in consequence with respect to the median plane of the racket frame, that is to say of its sieve, so that each of them corresponds to the area of the handle which must be covered by the hypothenar eminence of the hand of the player for the execution of a determined move.
  • the flat element can be constituted simply by a self-adhesive film or by a rigid plate fixed, in any suitable manner, to the free end of the handle or even constituting the closing member of the handle when the latter is tubular.
  • each of the triangular sectors of the nozzle has its own color which differentiates it from the others.
  • each triangular sector carried by the flat element of the end piece is extended, on the external face of its ferrule, by a cylindrical sector whose distinctive characteristic , color or whatever, is the same.
  • the handle carries, at its end linked to the frame of the racket, a ring formed by a ferrule conforming to its perimeter by tightening it, it is possible to provide, on the external face of this ring, cylindrical sectors located in the extension of those of the ferrule of the nozzle and bearing the same distinctive signs as them.
  • two sets of triangular and cylindrical sectors are provided on the end piece and, optionally, the ring, the second set being arranged symmetrically to the first with respect to the axis of the handle.
  • the end piece 2 consists of a flat element in the form of a film, sheet or plate, the perimeter of which is adapted to the cross section of the free end of the handle 3 d 'a racket. This perimeter is therefore octagonal.
  • This end piece 2 is intended to be fixed, by any suitable means, against the free end of the handle 3 of the racket, or it may as well constitute the closing member of this handle when the latter is tubular, which is frequently encountered.
  • This nozzle 2 has three differentiated triangular sectors 4, 5 and 6.
  • Each triangular sector has a vertex 7 coinciding with the longitudinal axis 3a of the handle 3, while the side opposite this vertex 7 of each of the triangular sectors 4, 5 and 6 is constituted by one of three adjacent sides 4a, 5a and 6a of the octagonal perimeter of the end piece 2.
  • Each triangular sector 4, 5, 6 is intended to designate the area of the handle 3 which must be covered by the eminence hypothommer of the hand 8 of the player.
  • this eminence hypothommer is identified by arrow 9.
  • the differentiation between the different triangular sectors 4, 5 and 6 can be carried out in any suitable manner and in particular by different coloring. It will therefore be easy for the beginner player to grasp the handle 3 of his racket with the correct angular position, that is to say to adopt a good grip on the racket; it will suffice for this that he knows which zone, corresponding to one of the three triangular sectors 4, 5 and 6, must be covered by his eminence hypothénar 9 for each of the strokes which he and likely to carry out.
  • the tip 2 must be fixed to the free end of the handle 3 of the racket with an angular position predetermined by the prescribed reference point of the player's hand.
  • this reference point is the hypothenar eminence
  • the end piece 2 must be positioned angularly so that the three triangular sectors 4, 5 and 6 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the median plane 11 of the frame 12 racket, which is also the plane of its sieve. This correct positioning is obviously that shown in Figures 2 to 4 of the drawing.
  • This tip 2 can be produced in different ways depending on whether it constitutes an accessory adaptable to a racket, or whether it is associated with it from the manufacture of the handle. Indeed, it can be presented quite simply as a self-adhesive film applied to the free end of the handle 3 of a racket, or even as a rigid plate made of plastic or the like, equipped with means allowing its fixing to the free end. of handle 3 of a racket. It can also, as indicated above, constitute the closing member of a racket handle 3 when the latter is tubular.
  • This tip can also be constituted by a cap, as illustrated in FIG. 5 where it is designated by the reference 2a.
  • the flat element 2 serving as its bottom is bordered by a cylindrical peripheral ferrule 2 ⁇ a whose polygonal cross section corresponds to key of the mandrel 3 of the racket.
  • This ferrule 2'a is dimensioned so as to be able to be engaged on the free end of the handle 3 of the racket by tightening it radially.
  • each triangular sector 4,5 and 6 is extended, on the external face of the shell 2 ⁇ a, by a cylindrical sector bearing the same distinctive sign as itself, respectively 4 ⁇ , 5 ⁇ and 6 ⁇ . This makes it easier for the player to identify the correct racket grip since this arrangement makes the sectors more easily visible.
  • a ring 14 there are provided, on the outer face of this ring, cylindrical sectors 4 ⁇ , 5 ⁇ , 6 ⁇ each of which is arranged in the extension of one of the cylindrical sectors 4 ⁇ to 6 ⁇ of the ferrule 2 ⁇ a end piece 2a.
  • FIG 6 which is a view similar to Figures 2 to 4, shows this racket tip, whether or not equipped with a ferrule 2 ⁇ a, in the case where it carries a fourth triangular sector, and possibly a cylindrical sector , different from the first three and designated by the references, respectively, 13 and 13 ⁇ .
  • These sectors 13, 13 ⁇ correspond to a racket grip making it possible to increase the effect of the lift in forehand, this grip of racket being generally called "western grip".
  • this grip requires a great deal of experience in the practice of tennis and is therefore only reserved for good players.
  • Figure 7 shows an alternative embodiment of the tip of the invention, whether or not this tip comprises a cylindrical shell 2 ⁇ a.
  • the three or four triangular sectors 4 to 6 and 13 and possibly cylindrical 4 ⁇ to 6 ⁇ and 13 ⁇ to 4 ⁇ to 6 ⁇ and 13 ⁇ do not extend over 180 °
  • two sets of triangular sectors are provided and possibly cylindrical arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis 3 ⁇ of the handle 3 of the racket. This arrangement allows the player to rotate his racket 180 ° without losing the benefit of the present triangular or cylindrical sectoral marks facilitating his grip racket.

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Cet embout est constitué par un élément plat (2) dont le périmètre octogonal correspond à celui de la section transversale de l'extrémité libre d'un manche de raquette (3) et en ce qu'il comporte au moins deux secteurs triangulaires différenciés adjacents (4,5,6) dont un sommet (7) coïncide avec l'axe longitudinal (3a) du manche 3 et dont le côté (4a,5a,6a) opposé à ce sommet (7) est constitué par l'un des côtés adjacents de son périmètre octogonal, cet élément étant destiné à être fixé à l'extrémité libre du manche (3) dans une position angulaire déterminée, de sorte que la différenciation des secteurs triangulaires (4,5,6) permette un positionnement angulaire correct du manche (3) par rapport à un point précis de la main du joueur.This tip is constituted by a flat element (2) whose octagonal perimeter corresponds to that of the cross section of the free end of a racket handle (3) and in that it comprises at least two adjacent differentiated triangular sectors (4,5,6) whose apex (7) coincides with the longitudinal axis (3a) of the handle 3 and the side (4a, 5a, 6a) opposite this apex (7) is constituted by one of the adjacent sides of its octagonal perimeter, this element being intended to be fixed to the free end of the handle (3) in a determined angular position, so that the differentiation of the triangular sectors (4,5,6) allows correct angular positioning of the handle (3) with respect to a specific point in the player's hand.

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La présente invention concerne un embout pour manche de raquette de tennis et autres similaires, et raquette équipée de cet embout, et qui est destiné à être appliqué contre l'extrémité libre de ce manche ou à en consitituer éventuellement l'organe de fermeture si ce manche est tubulaire.The present invention relates to a tip for the handle of a tennis racket and the like, and racket equipped with this tip, and which is intended to be applied against the free end of this handle or to possibly constitute the closing member if this handle is tubular.

Il est connu que la prise de raquette, c'est-à-dire la position angulaire du manche dans la main d'un joueur de tennis ou autre, est déterminée par la nature du coup que ce jouer s'apprête à exécuter, tel que coup droit, plat, coupé ou lifté, revers plat, coupé ou lifté, service et smash.It is known that the racket grip, that is to say the angular position of the handle in the hand of a tennis player or other, is determined by the nature of the stroke that this player is preparing to execute, such that forehand, flat, cut or lifted, flat back, cut or lifted, service and smash.

Au cours de son apprentissage et malgré la forme octogonale, régulière ou non, de la section transversale des manches de raquettes, il est difficile, notamment pour un joueur débutant, de repérer et par conséquent d'adopter la bonne prise avant chacun de ses coups.During his training and despite the octagonal shape, regular or not, of the cross section of the racket sleeves, it is difficult, especially for a beginner player, to identify and therefore to adopt the right grip before each of his shots .

La présente invention vise à remédier à cet inconvénient en fournissant des moyens permettant un repérage facile de la bonne prise de raquette.The present invention seeks to remedy this drawback by providing means allowing easy identification of the correct grip of the racket.

A cet effet, l'embout qu'elle concerne est constitué au moinspar un élément plat dont la périmètre octogonal correspond sensiblement à celui de la section transversale de l'extrémité libre d'un manche de raquette et qui comporte au moins deux secteurs triangulaires différenciés adjacents, dont un somment coïncide avec l'axe longitudinal du manche considéré et dont le côté opposé à ce sommet est constitué par l'un des côtés adjacents de son périmètre octogonal, cet élément étant destiné à être fixé à l'extrémité libre du manche dans une position angulaire déterminée, la différenciation des secteurs triangulaires permettant un positionnement angulaire correct du manche par rapport à un point précis de la main du joueur.To this end, the end-piece which it relates to is constituted at least by a flat element whose octagonal perimeter corresponds substantially to that of the cross section of the free end of a racket handle and which comprises at least two differentiated triangular sectors. adjacent, whose apex coincides with the longitudinal axis of the handle considered and whose side opposite this vertex is constituted by one of the adjacent sides of its octagonal perimeter, this element being intended to be fixed to the free end of the handle in a determined angular position, the differentiation of the triangular sectors allowing correct angular positioning of the handle relative to a precise point in the player's hand.

Il suffit ensuite d'indiquer au joueur la position que doit occuper, pour chaque coup envisagé, l'un de ces secteurs par rapport à un point précis de sa main qui tient la raquette, pour qu'il adopte rapidement et sans difficulté la bonne prise de raquette.It then suffices to indicate to the player the position which one of these sectors must occupy, for each stroke envisaged, with respect to a precise point of his hand which holds the racket, so that he quickly and easily adopts the correct racket grip.

Par exemple, si le point précis de la main à considérer est l'éminence hypothénar, l'embout est fixé à l'extrémité libre du manche de manière que les secteurs triangulaires différenciés soient disposés en conséquence par rapport au plan médian du cadre de la raquette, c'est-à-dire de son tamis, de telle sorte que chacun d'eux correspond à la zone du manche qui doit être recouverte par l'éminence hypothénar de la main du joueur pour l'exécution d'un coup déterminé.For example, if the precise point of the hand to be considered is the hypothenar eminence, the endpiece is fixed to the free end of the handle so that the differentiated triangular sectors are arranged in consequence with respect to the median plane of the racket frame, that is to say of its sieve, so that each of them corresponds to the area of the handle which must be covered by the hypothenar eminence of the hand of the player for the execution of a determined move.

On conçoit aisément que cet embout facilite considérablement l'apprentissage des jeux ayant recours à l'utilisation d'une raquette.It is easily understood that this tip considerably facilitates the learning of games using the use of a racket.

L'élément plat peut être constitué simplement par un film auto-­collant ou par une plaquette rigide fixée, de n'importe quelle manière appropriée, à l'extrémité libre du manche ou encore constituant l'organe de fermeture du manche lorsque ce dernier est tubulaire.The flat element can be constituted simply by a self-adhesive film or by a rigid plate fixed, in any suitable manner, to the free end of the handle or even constituting the closing member of the handle when the latter is tubular.

Suivant une forme d'exécution simple de l'invention, chacun des secteurs triangulaires de l'embout possède une couleur propre qui le différencie des autres.According to a simple embodiment of the invention, each of the triangular sectors of the nozzle has its own color which differentiates it from the others.

Dans le cas où l'embout du manche de raquette est consititué par un cabochon emboîtable sur l'extrémité libre du manche, c'est-à-dire dans le cas où l'élément plat de l'embout est bordé par une virole cylindrique apte à épouser, en le serrant, le périmètre de l'extrémité libre du manche, chaque secteur triangulaire porté par l'élément plat de l'embout est prolongé, sur la face externe de sa virole, par un secteur cylindrique dont la caractéristique distinctive, couleur ou autre, est la même.In the case where the end of the racket handle is constituted by a plug-in cap on the free end of the handle, that is to say in the case where the flat element of the end is bordered by a cylindrical ferrule able to fit, by tightening, the perimeter of the free end of the handle, each triangular sector carried by the flat element of the end piece is extended, on the external face of its ferrule, by a cylindrical sector whose distinctive characteristic , color or whatever, is the same.

Dans le cas où le manche porte, à son extrémité liée au cadre de la raquette, une bague constituée par une virole épousant son périmètre en le serrant, il est possible de prévoir, sur la face externe de cette bague, des secteurs cylindriques situés dans le prolongement de ceux de la virole de l'embout et portant les mêmes signes distinctifs qu'eux.In the case where the handle carries, at its end linked to the frame of the racket, a ring formed by a ferrule conforming to its perimeter by tightening it, it is possible to provide, on the external face of this ring, cylindrical sectors located in the extension of those of the ferrule of the nozzle and bearing the same distinctive signs as them.

Suivant une autre caractéristique de l'invention, pour permettre au joueur de faire pivoter son manche de raquette de 180° sans perdre l'avantage des repères sectoriels, il est prévu deux jeux de secteurs triangulaires et cylindriques sur l'embout et, éventuellement, la bague, le second jeu étant disposé symétriquement au premier par rapport à l'axe du manche.According to another characteristic of the invention, to allow the player to rotate his racket handle by 180 ° without losing the advantage of sectoral references, two sets of triangular and cylindrical sectors are provided on the end piece and, optionally, the ring, the second set being arranged symmetrically to the first with respect to the axis of the handle.

De toute façon, l'invention sera bien comprise à l'aide de la description qui suit, en référence au dessin schématique annexé représen­tant, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, une forme d'exécution de cet embout et son mode d'utilisation :

  • Figure 1 est une vue en perspective de l'extrémité libre d'un manche de raquette de tennis équipé de cet embout ;
  • Figures 2, 3 et 4 sont des vues par derrière de cette raquette de tennis, tenue par un joueur de tennis droitier, illustrant trois prises de raquettes différentes correspondant, respectivement, à un coup droit, à un service, à un revers normal ou à un smash, et à un revers lifté ;
  • Figure 5 est une vue en perspective de l'extrémité libre d'un manche de raquette équipé d'un embout résultant d'une variante d'exécution de l'invention ;
  • Figure 6 est une vue similaire à figure à figure 2 illustrant un mode d'utilisation de la raquette, suplémentaire de ceux illustrés par les figures 2 à 4 ;
  • Figure 7 est une vue similaire à figure 1 montrant une autre variante d'exécution de l'embout de l'invention.
In any case, the invention will be clearly understood with the aid of the description which follows, with reference to the appended diagrammatic drawing representing, by way of nonlimiting example, an embodiment of this nozzle and its mode of use :
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the free end of a tennis racket handle fitted with this tip;
  • Figures 2, 3 and 4 are views from behind of this tennis racket, held by a right-handed tennis player, illustrating three different racket grips corresponding, respectively, to a forehand, a serve, a normal backhand or a smash, and a lifted cuff;
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of the free end of a racket handle equipped with a tip resulting from an alternative embodiment of the invention;
  • Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure in Figure 2 illustrating a mode of use of the racket, additional to those illustrated in Figures 2 to 4;
  • Figure 7 is a view similar to Figure 1 showing another alternative embodiment of the tip of the invention.

Comme le montre la figure 1, l'embout 2 selon l'invention est constitué par un élément plat sous forme de film, feuille ou plaquette, dont le périmètre est adapté à cleui de la section transversale de l'extrémité libre du manche 3 d'une raquette. Ce périmètre est donc octogonal.As shown in FIG. 1, the end piece 2 according to the invention consists of a flat element in the form of a film, sheet or plate, the perimeter of which is adapted to the cross section of the free end of the handle 3 d 'a racket. This perimeter is therefore octagonal.

Cet embout 2 est destiné à être fixé, par n'importe quel moyen approprié, contre l'extrémité libre du manche 3 de la raquette, ou il peut aussi bien constituer l'organe de fermeture de ce manche lorsque celui-ci est tubulaire, ce qui se rencontre fréquemment.This end piece 2 is intended to be fixed, by any suitable means, against the free end of the handle 3 of the racket, or it may as well constitute the closing member of this handle when the latter is tubular, which is frequently encountered.

Cet embout 2 présente trois secteurs triangulaires différenciés 4, 5 et 6. Chaque secteur triangulaire possède un sommet 7 coïncidant avec l'axe longitudinal 3a du manche 3, tandis que le côté opposé à ce sommet 7 de chacun des secteurs triangulaires 4, 5 et 6 est constitué par l'un de trois côtés adjacents 4a, 5a et 6a du périmètre octagonal de l'embout 2.This nozzle 2 has three differentiated triangular sectors 4, 5 and 6. Each triangular sector has a vertex 7 coinciding with the longitudinal axis 3a of the handle 3, while the side opposite this vertex 7 of each of the triangular sectors 4, 5 and 6 is constituted by one of three adjacent sides 4a, 5a and 6a of the octagonal perimeter of the end piece 2.

Chaque secteur triangulaire 4, 5, 6 est destiné à désigner la zone du manche 3 qui doit être recouverte par l'éminence hypothénar de la main 8 du joueur. Sur les figures 2 à 4, cette éminence hypothénar est repérée par la flèche 9.Each triangular sector 4, 5, 6 is intended to designate the area of the handle 3 which must be covered by the eminence hypothénar of the hand 8 of the player. In Figures 2 to 4, this eminence hypothénar is identified by arrow 9.

La différenciation entre les différents secteurs triangulaires 4, 5 et 6 peut être réalisée de n'importe quelle manière appropriée et notam­ment par des colorations différentes. Il sera donc facile au joueur débutant de saisir le manche 3 de sa raquette avec la bonne position angulaire, c'est-à-dire d'adopter une bonne prise de raquette ; il suffira pour cela qu'il sache quelle zone, correspondant à l'un des trois secteurs triangulaires 4, 5 et 6, doit être couverte par son éminence hypothénar 9 pour chacun des coups qu'il et susceptible de réaliser.The differentiation between the different triangular sectors 4, 5 and 6 can be carried out in any suitable manner and in particular by different coloring. It will therefore be easy for the beginner player to grasp the handle 3 of his racket with the correct angular position, that is to say to adopt a good grip on the racket; it will suffice for this that he knows which zone, corresponding to one of the three triangular sectors 4, 5 and 6, must be covered by his eminence hypothénar 9 for each of the strokes which he and likely to carry out.

En conséquence, pour adopter une bonne prise de raquette, il suffira au joueur de savoir :
- que pour exécuter un coup droit, il doit tenir le manche 3 de sa raquette de manière que son éminence hypothénar recouvre la zone de son manche correspondant au secteur triangulaire 4, comme illustré sur la figure 2,
- que pour exécuter un service, un revers normal ou un smash, son éminence hypothénar 9 doit recouvrir la zone du manche 3 correspondant au secteur triangulaire 5, comme illustré sur la figure 3,
- et qu'enfin, pour exécuter un revers lifté, il doit tenir le manche 3 de manière que son éminence hypothénar 9 recouvre la zone de son manche 3 correspondant au secteur triangulaire 6, comme illustré sur la figure 4.Consequently, to adopt a good racket grip, the player will only need to know:
- that to execute a forehand, he must hold the handle 3 of his racket so that his eminence hypothénar covers the area of his handle corresponding to the triangular sector 4, as illustrated in FIG. 2,
- that to execute a service, a normal backhand or a smash, its eminence hypothénar 9 must cover the area of the handle 3 corresponding to the triangular sector 5, as illustrated in FIG. 3,
- And finally, to execute a lifted backhand, it must hold the handle 3 so that its eminence hypothénar 9 covers the area of its handle 3 corresponding to the triangular sector 6, as illustrated in FIG. 4.

Naturellement, l'embout 2 doit être fixé à l'extrémité libre du manche 3 de la raquette avec une position angulaire prédéterminée par le point de référence prescrit de la main du joueur. Dans l'exemple précité, où ce point de référence, est l'éminence hypothénar, l'embout 2 doit être positionné angulairement de manière que les trois secteurs triangulaires 4, 5 et 6 soient disposés symétriquement par rapport au plan médian 11 du cadre 12 de la raquette, qui est aussi le plan de son tamis. Ce positionnement correct est évidemment celui montré par les figures 2 à 4 du dessin.Naturally, the tip 2 must be fixed to the free end of the handle 3 of the racket with an angular position predetermined by the prescribed reference point of the player's hand. In the above example, where this reference point is the hypothenar eminence, the end piece 2 must be positioned angularly so that the three triangular sectors 4, 5 and 6 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the median plane 11 of the frame 12 racket, which is also the plane of its sieve. This correct positioning is obviously that shown in Figures 2 to 4 of the drawing.

Cet embout 2 peut être réalisé de différentes manières selon qu'il constitue un accessoire adaptable à une raquette, ou qu'il lui est associé dès la fabrication du manche. En effet, il peut se présenter tout simplement comme un film autocollant appliqué à l'extrémité libre du manche 3 d'une raquette, ou encore comme une plaquette rigide en matière plastique ou similaire, équipée de moyens permettant sa fixation à l'extrémité libre du manche 3 d'une raquette. Il peut aussi, comme indiqué précédemment, constituer l'organe de fermeture d'un manche 3 de raquette lorsque celui-ci est tubulaire.This tip 2 can be produced in different ways depending on whether it constitutes an accessory adaptable to a racket, or whether it is associated with it from the manufacture of the handle. Indeed, it can be presented quite simply as a self-adhesive film applied to the free end of the handle 3 of a racket, or even as a rigid plate made of plastic or the like, equipped with means allowing its fixing to the free end. of handle 3 of a racket. It can also, as indicated above, constitute the closing member of a racket handle 3 when the latter is tubular.

Cet embout peut aussi être constitué par un cabochon, comme illustré par la figure 5 où il est désigné par la référence 2a. Dans ce cas, l'élément plat 2 lui servant de fond est bordé par une virole périphérique cylindrique 2ʹa dont la section transversale polygonale correspond à clle du mandre 3 de la raquette. Cette virole 2'a est dimensionnée de manière à pouvoir être engagée sur l'extrémité libre du manche 3 de la raquette en le serrant radialment. Dans ce cas, chaque secteur triangulaire 4,5 et 6 est prolongé, sur la face externe de la virole 2ʹa, par un secteur cylindrique portant le même signe distinctif que lui-même, respectivement 4ʹ, 5ʹ et 6ʹ. Cela facilite le repérage par le joueur de la bonne prise de raquette puisque cette disposition rend les secteurs plus facilement visibles.This tip can also be constituted by a cap, as illustrated in FIG. 5 where it is designated by the reference 2a. In this case, the flat element 2 serving as its bottom is bordered by a cylindrical peripheral ferrule 2ʹa whose polygonal cross section corresponds to key of the mandrel 3 of the racket. This ferrule 2'a is dimensioned so as to be able to be engaged on the free end of the handle 3 of the racket by tightening it radially. In this case, each triangular sector 4,5 and 6 is extended, on the external face of the shell 2ʹa, by a cylindrical sector bearing the same distinctive sign as itself, respectively 4ʹ, 5ʹ and 6ʹ. This makes it easier for the player to identify the correct racket grip since this arrangement makes the sectors more easily visible.

Pour faciliter encore le réparage de la bonne prise de raquette par le joueur, suivant encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention et dans le cas où le manche 3 de la raquette est équipé, à son extrémité opposée à son extrémité libre portant l'embout 2, d'une bague 14, il est prévu, sur la face externe de cette bague, des secteurs cylindriques 4ʺ,5ʺ,6ʺ dont chacun est disposé dans le prolongement de l'un des secteurs cylindriques 4ʹ à 6ʹ de la virole 2ʹa de l'embout 2a.To further facilitate the repair of the correct racket grip by the player, according to yet another characteristic of the invention and in the case where the handle 3 of the racket is equipped, at its end opposite to its free end carrying the tip 2, a ring 14, there are provided, on the outer face of this ring, cylindrical sectors 4ʺ, 5ʺ, 6ʺ each of which is arranged in the extension of one of the cylindrical sectors 4ʹ to 6ʹ of the ferrule 2ʹa end piece 2a.

La figure 6, qui est une vue similaire aux figures 2 à 4, montre cet embout de raquette, qu'il soit ou non équipé d'une virole 2ʹa, dans le cas où il porte un quatrième secteur triangulaire, et éventuellement un secteur cylindrique, différents des trois premiers et désignés par les références, respectivement, 13 et 13ʹ. Ces secteurs 13,13ʹ correspondent à une prise de raquette permettant d'augmenter l'effet du lift en coup droit, cette prise de raquette étant généralement appelée "prise western". Il faut cependant noter que cette prise nécessite une grande expérience dans la pratique du tennis et n'est donc réservée qu'à des bons joueurs.Figure 6, which is a view similar to Figures 2 to 4, shows this racket tip, whether or not equipped with a ferrule 2ʹa, in the case where it carries a fourth triangular sector, and possibly a cylindrical sector , different from the first three and designated by the references, respectively, 13 and 13ʹ. These sectors 13, 13ʹ correspond to a racket grip making it possible to increase the effect of the lift in forehand, this grip of racket being generally called "western grip". However, it should be noted that this grip requires a great deal of experience in the practice of tennis and is therefore only reserved for good players.

La figure 7 montre une variante d'exécution de l'embout de l'invention, que cet embout comporte ou non une virole cylindrique 2ʹa. Partant du principe que les trois ou quatre secteurs triangulaires 4 à 6 et 13 et éventuellement cylindriques 4ʹ à 6ʹ et 13ʹ à 4ʺ à 6ʺ et 13ʺ, ne s'étendent pas sur plus de 180°, il est prévu deux jeux de secteurs triangulaires et éventuellement cylindriques disposés symétriquement par rapport à l'axe 3ʺ du manche 3 de la raquette. Cette disposition permet au joueur de faire pivoter sa raquette de 180° sans perdre le bénétice de la présente des repères sectoriels triangulaires ou cylindriques facilitant sa prise de raquette.Figure 7 shows an alternative embodiment of the tip of the invention, whether or not this tip comprises a cylindrical shell 2ʹa. Assuming that the three or four triangular sectors 4 to 6 and 13 and possibly cylindrical 4ʹ to 6ʹ and 13ʹ to 4ʺ to 6ʺ and 13ʺ, do not extend over 180 °, two sets of triangular sectors are provided and possibly cylindrical arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis 3ʺ of the handle 3 of the racket. This arrangement allows the player to rotate his racket 180 ° without losing the benefit of the present triangular or cylindrical sectoral marks facilitating his grip racket.

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1.- Embout pour manche de raquette de tennis et autres similaires, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par un élément plat (2) dont le périmètre octogonal correspond à celui de la section transversale de l'extrémité libre d'un manche de raquette (3) et en ce qu'il comporte au moins deux secteurs triangulaires différenciés adjacents (4,5,6) dont un sommet (7) coïncide avec l'axe longitudinal (3a) du manche 3 et dont le côté (4,5a,6a) opposé à ce sommet (7) est constitué par l'un des côtés adjacents de son périmètre octogonal, cet élément étant destiné à être fixé à l'extrémité libre du manche (3) dans une position angulaire déterminée, de sorte que la différenciation des secteurs triangulaires (4,5,6) permette un positionnement angulaire correct du manche (3) par rapport à un point précis de la main (8) du joueur.1.- End piece for a tennis racket handle and the like, characterized in that it consists of a flat element (2) whose octagonal perimeter corresponds to that of the cross section of the free end of a racket (3) and in that it comprises at least two adjacent differentiated triangular sectors (4,5,6) whose apex (7) coincides with the longitudinal axis (3a) of the handle 3 and whose side (4, 5a, 6a) opposite this vertex (7) is constituted by one of the adjacent sides of its octagonal perimeter, this element being intended to be fixed to the free end of the handle (3) in a determined angular position, so that the differentiation of the triangular sectors (4,5,6) allows correct angular positioning of the handle (3) relative to a precise point in the hand (8) of the player. 2.- Embout selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que, dans le cas où le point précis à considérer de la main (8) du joueur est l'éminence hypothénar, il est fixé à l'extrémité libre du manche (3) de la raquette de manière que les secteurs triangulaires différenciés (4,5,6) soient disposés en conséquence par rapport au plan médian (11) du cadre (12) de la raquette, c'est-à-dire de son tamis, de telle sorte que chacun d'eux correspond à la zone du manche (3) qui doit être recouverte par l'éminence hypothénar (9) de a main (8) du joueur pour l'exécution d'un coup déter­miné.2. A nozzle according to claim 1, characterized in that, in the case where the precise point to be considered of the hand (8) of the player is the hypothenar eminence, it is fixed to the free end of the handle (3) of the racket so that the differentiated triangular sectors (4,5,6) are arranged accordingly with respect to the median plane (11) of the frame (12) of the racket, that is to say of its sieve, so that each of them corresponds to the area of the handle (3) which must be covered by the hypothenar eminence (9) of the player's hand (8) for the execution of a determined stroke. 3.- Embout selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par un film autocollant applicable sur l'extrémité libre du manche (3) de la raquette.3. A tip according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is constituted by a self-adhesive film applicable on the free end of the handle (3) of the racket. 4.- Embout selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par une planquette rigide en matière plastique ou similaire, fixée de n'importe quelle manière appropriée à l'extrémité libre du manche (3) de la raquette.4. A nozzle according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that it is constituted by a rigid plate of plastic material or the like, fixed in any suitable manner to the free end of the handle (3) racket. 5.- Embout selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que, lorsque le manche (3) est tubulaire, il est constitué par l'organe de fermeture de l'extrémité libre du manche (3).5. A nozzle according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that, when the handle (3) is tubular, it is constituted by the closure member of the free end of the handle (3). 6.- Embout selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il est conformé en cabochon (2a), c'est-à-dire qu'il comporte un élément plat ou plaquette de fond (2) et une virole cylindrique (2ʹa) apte à épouser, en le serrant, le périmètre de l'extrémité libre du manche (3).6. A nozzle according to claim 1, characterized in that it is shaped as a cap (2a), that is to say that it comprises a flat element or bottom plate (2) and a cylindrical ferrule (2ʹa ) suitable for fitting, tightening, the perimeter of the free end of the handle (3). 7.- Embout selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que chaque secteur triangulaire (4 à 6) porté par l'élément plat de l'embout (2a) est prolongé, sur la face externe de sa virole (2ʹa), par un secteur cylindrique (4ʹ à 6ʹ) dont la caractéristique distinctive est la même.7. A nozzle according to claim 6, characterized in that each triangular sector (4 to 6) carried by the flat element of the endpiece (2a) is extended, on the external face of its ferrule (2ʹa), by a cylindrical sector (4ʹ to 6ʹ) whose distinctive characteristic is the same . 8.- Embout selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que, dans le cas où le manche (3) est équipé, à son extrémité liée au cadre (12) de la raquette, d'une bague (14) constituée par une virole épousant son périmètre en le serrant, il est prévu, sur la face externe de cette bague (14), des secteurs cylindriques (4ʺ à 6ʺ) dont chacun est situé dans le prolongement de l'un des secteurs (4ʹ à 6ʹ) de la virole (2ʹa) de l'embout (2a) et portant le même signe distinctif que lui.8. A tip according to claim 7, characterized in that, in the case where the handle (3) is equipped, at its end linked to the frame (12) of the racket, with a ring (14) constituted by a ferrule following its perimeter by tightening it, there are provided, on the external face of this ring (14), cylindrical sectors (4ʺ to 6ʺ) each of which is located in the extension of one of the sectors (4ʹ to 6ʹ) of the ferrule (2ʹa) of the nozzle (2a) and bearing the same distinctive sign as it. 9.- Embout selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu deux jeux de secteurs triangulaires (4 à 6) et cylindriques (4ʹ à 6ʹ et 4ʺ à 6ʺ) sur l'embout (2,2a) et, éventuellement, sur la bague (14), le second jeu de secteurs étant disposé symétriquement au premier par rapport à l'axe (3ʹ) du manche (3).9. End piece according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two sets of triangular (4 to 6) and cylindrical (4ʹ to 6ʹ and 4ʺ to 6ʺ) sectors are provided on the end piece (2,2a ) and, optionally, on the ring (14), the second set of sectors being arranged symmetrically to the first with respect to the axis (3ʹ) of the handle (3). 10.- Embout selon l'une quelconque des revendications précé­dentes, caractérisé en ce que chacun de ses secteurs triangulaires (4,5,6) et cylindriques (4ʹ à 6ʹ et 4ʺ à 6ʺ) possède une couleur propre qui le différencie des deux autres.10.- A tip according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of its triangular (4,5,6) and cylindrical (4ʹ to 6ʹ and 4ʺ to 6ʺ) sectors has its own color which differentiates it from the other two. .
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