EP0505245B1 - Billiard table with concave edges - Google Patents

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EP0505245B1
EP0505245B1 EP92400672A EP92400672A EP0505245B1 EP 0505245 B1 EP0505245 B1 EP 0505245B1 EP 92400672 A EP92400672 A EP 92400672A EP 92400672 A EP92400672 A EP 92400672A EP 0505245 B1 EP0505245 B1 EP 0505245B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F7/00—Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks
    • A63F7/0023—Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks played on a table from all sides, e.g. marble games
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63D—BOWLING GAMES, e.g. SKITTLES, BOCCE OR BOWLS; INSTALLATIONS THEREFOR; BAGATELLE OR SIMILAR GAMES; BILLIARDS
    • A63D15/00—Billiards, e.g. carom billiards or pocket billiards; Billiard tables
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F7/00—Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks
    • A63F7/0023—Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks played on a table from all sides, e.g. marble games
    • A63F2007/0047—Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks played on a table from all sides, e.g. marble games simulating pool, snooker or billiards
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F7/00—Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks
    • A63F7/22—Accessories; Details
    • A63F7/36—Constructional details not covered by groups A63F7/24 - A63F7/34, i.e. constructional details of rolling boards, rims or play tables, e.g. frame, game boards, guide tracks
    • A63F2007/3633—Rolling boards characterised by the shape of the playing surface
    • A63F2007/3637—Concave

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  • the longitudinal retaining edges can have various embodiments.
  • the longitudinal retaining edges 3 may, in accordance with FIG. 2, have a rectilinear part constituting the extension of the concave playing surface 1, or, on the contrary, be formed directly by the extension of the concave playing surface 1, which increases the difficulty of the game because the probabilities of exit of the balls from their playing area are increased.
  • one of the transverse retaining edges in this case the edge 5 in FIG. 1, is wider and less high than the other retaining edges so as to constitute a support for the hand. of the player when he throws his ball.

Abstract

The invention relates to a billiard game, in particular a billiard table, having a substantially plane playing surface (2), which is preferably rectangular, limited at its periphery by retention edges (3) and bordered longitudinally by a concave playing surface (1) arranged between the plane playing surface (2) and the longitudinal retention edges (3). <??>According to the invention, the said concave playing surface (1) has a radius of curvature R of between 0.30 and 1.1 metres, the centre C of the circle determining the said radius of curvature R being located on a straight line D perpendicular to the plane playing surface (2) and passing through a point of intersection between the plane playing surface (2) and the concave playing surface (1). <??>Application to billiard tables. <IMAGE>

Description

La présente invention concerne une table de billard, présentant une surface de jeu sensiblement plane, rectangulaire, limitée à sa périphérie par des bords de retenue.The present invention relates to a pool table, having a substantially flat, rectangular playing surface, bounded at its periphery by retaining edges.

De nombreux modèles de tables de billard sont connus. Ils présentent généralement une surface de jeu plane bordée par des bords de retenue élastiques appelés bandes (voir par exemple GB-A-2.211.101 constituant le préambule de la revendication 1). De même, on connaît des tables de billard pourvues d'orifices le long de l'axe longitudinal de la surface de jeu et d'un ou plusieurs plots destinés à modifier la trajectoire des boules. Chaque orifice correspond à un nombre de points déterminés. On connaît encore, par US-A-3.841.632, un jeu du type bowling comportant un obstacle central et dont une partie des bords latéraux comporte une surface relevée concave, le reste des bords latéraux et les bords d'extrémité n'étant pas fermés.Many models of pool tables are known. They generally have a flat playing surface bordered by elastic retaining edges called bands (see for example GB-A-2.211.101 constituting the preamble of claim 1). Likewise, billiard tables are known which are provided with holes along the longitudinal axis of the playing surface and with one or more studs intended to modify the trajectory of the balls. Each hole corresponds to a determined number of points. We also know, from US-A-3,841,632, a game of the bowling type comprising a central obstacle and part of the lateral edges of which has a concave raised surface, the rest of the lateral edges and the end edges not being closed.

Le but de la présente invention est donc de proposer une table de billard d'un nouveau type permettant la mise en oeuvre de nouvelles règles du jeu à partir d'accessoires connus du jeu de billard tels que les boules et les queues.The aim of the present invention is therefore to propose a pool table of a new type allowing the implementation of new rules of the game from known accessories of the pool game such as balls and cues.

L'invention concerne à cet effet une table de billard, présentant une surface de jeu sensiblement plane, rectangulaire, limitée à sa périphérie par des bords de retenue, caractérisée en ce que ladite surface de jeu sensiblement plane est bordée longitudinalement sur toute la longueur de ses grands côtés d'une surface de jeu concave disposée entre la surface de jeu plane et les bords de retenue longitudinaux, la section de ladite surface de jeu concave présentant un arc de cercle ayant un rayon compris entre 0,30 et 1,1 mètre, le centre du cercle déterminant ledit rayon étant situé sur une droite perpendiculaire à la surface de jeu plane et passant par un point d'intersection entre la surface de jeu plane et la surface de jeu concave.To this end, the invention relates to a pool table, having a substantially flat playing surface, rectangular, bounded at its periphery by retaining edges, characterized in that said substantially flat playing surface is bordered longitudinally along the whole length of its long sides of a concave playing surface disposed between the flat playing surface and the edges longitudinal restraint, the section of said concave playing surface having an arc of a circle having a radius between 0.30 and 1.1 meters, the center of the circle determining said radius being located on a straight line perpendicular to the flat playing surface and passing through a point of intersection between the flat playing surface and the concave playing surface.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la surface de jeu plane présente une largeur comprise entre 0,50 et 1,50 mètre.According to another characteristic of the invention, the flat playing surface has a width of between 0.50 and 1.50 meters.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront encore à la lecture de la description détaillée et des dessins joints, lesquels description et dessins sont donnés surtout à titre d'exemple.

  • La figure 1 représente une vue de dessus de la table de billard conforme à l'invention ; la figure 2 représente une coupe suivant A-A de la figure 1 ; la figure 3 représente une vue de profil de la table de la figure 1 ; la figure 4 représente une coupe suivant B-B de la figure 1 ; la figure 5 représente un exemple de positionnement des boules sur la table de billard de la figure 1.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent on reading the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, which description and drawings are given mainly by way of example.
  • Figure 1 shows a top view of the pool table according to the invention; 2 shows a section along AA of Figure 1; Figure 3 shows a side view of the table of Figure 1; Figure 4 shows a section along BB of Figure 1; FIG. 5 represents an example of positioning the balls on the billiard table of FIG. 1.

Conformément à la figure 1, le billard présente une surface de jeu sensiblement plane 2, des bords de retenue 3 et 5 qui peuvent être de hauteur variable et une surface de jeu concave 1 qui est disposée entre les bords de retenue longitudinaux 3 et la surface de jeu plane 2. La concavité de la surface de jeu 1 est fonction de son rayon de courbure R qui est défini de la manière suivante : on trace la perpendiculaire à la surface de jeu plane 2 et on fait passer cette perpendiculaire par un point d'intersection entre la surface de jeu concave 1 et la surface de jeu plane 2. On obtient ainsi la droite D de la figure 2. Sur cette droite, à partir du point d'intersection entre la surface de jeu concave 1 et la surface de jeu plane 2, on reporte une distance R comprise entre 0,30 et 1,1 mètre. Cette distance permet de déterminer l'emplacement du centre du cercle qui permettra de tracer le cercle de rayon R de la section de la partie concave de la surface de jeu. Ainsi, dans la figure 2, le centre du cercle est désigné par C.In accordance with FIG. 1, the billiard table has a substantially flat playing surface 2, retaining edges 3 and 5 which can be of variable height and a concave playing surface 1 which is arranged between the longitudinal retaining edges 3 and the surface flat playing surface 2. The concavity of the playing surface 1 is a function of its radius of curvature R which is defined as follows: we draw the perpendicular to the flat playing surface 2 and pass this perpendicular through a point d intersection between the concave playing surface 1 and the flat playing surface 2. We thus obtain the line D in Figure 2. On this line, from the point of intersection between the concave playing surface 1 and the flat playing surface 2, a distance R of between 0.30 and 1.1 meters is reported. This distance makes it possible to determine the location of the center of the circle which will make it possible to trace the circle of radius R in the section of the concave part of the playing surface. Thus, in FIG. 2, the center of the circle is designated by C.

Par rapport à cette surface de jeu concave 1, les bords de retenue longitudinaux peuvent présenter des formes de réalisation variées. Ainsi, les bords de retenue longitudinaux 3 peuvent, conformément à la figure 2, présenter une partie rectiligne constituant le prolongement de la surface de jeu concave 1, ou, au contraire, être constitués directement par le prolongement de la surface de jeu concave 1, ce qui augmente la difficulté du jeu car les probabilités de sortie des boules de leur aire de jeu sont augmentées. Il est également possible d'envisager que l'un des bords de retenue transversaux, en l'occurrence le bord 5 dans la figure 1, soit plus large et moins haut que les autres bords de retenue de manière à constituer un appui pour la main du joueur lorsqu'il lance sa boule. On délimitera alors une aire de lancement ou de départ des boules désignée par 6 dans la figure 1 qui jouxtera ce bord de retenue 5.Relative to this concave playing surface 1, the longitudinal retaining edges can have various embodiments. Thus, the longitudinal retaining edges 3 may, in accordance with FIG. 2, have a rectilinear part constituting the extension of the concave playing surface 1, or, on the contrary, be formed directly by the extension of the concave playing surface 1, which increases the difficulty of the game because the probabilities of exit of the balls from their playing area are increased. It is also possible to envisage that one of the transverse retaining edges, in this case the edge 5 in FIG. 1, is wider and less high than the other retaining edges so as to constitute a support for the hand. of the player when he throws his ball. We will then define a launching or departure area for the balls designated by 6 in FIG. 1 which will be next to this retaining edge 5.

La surface de jeu concave 1 permet des combinaisons de jeu très variées dans lesquelles sont utilisées au maximum les difficultés liées à l'appréciation exacte de la trajectoire.The concave playing surface 1 allows very varied playing combinations in which the difficulties linked to the exact appreciation of the trajectory are used to the maximum.

Ainsi, conformément à la figure 5, le but du jeu peut consister à lancer un certain nombre de boules susceptibles d'être distinguées entre elles à partir de l'aire de lancement 6 disposée au voisinage du bord le moins haut. Ces boules sont déplacées de manière classique sur l'aire de jeu grâce à des queues de billard 7. La boule 8 de plus petite dimension est lancée en premier. Le but du jeu consiste pour chaque joueur à lancer ses boules 7 de manière à se trouver le plus près possible de la boule 8 de plus petite dimension. Pour ce faire, il pourra utiliser l'ensemble des surfaces de jeu à la fois concaves et planes ainsi que les bords de retenue transversaux. Bien évidemment, une autre règle du jeu peut être envisagée.Thus, in accordance with FIG. 5, the object of the game can consist in launching a certain number of balls capable of being distinguished from each other from the launching area 6 arranged in the vicinity of the lowest edge. These balls are moved in a conventional manner over the playing area using billiard cues 7. The smaller ball 8 is thrown first. The object of the game is for each player to throw his balls 7 so as to be as close as possible to the ball 8 of smaller size. To do this, he can use all of the playing surfaces that are both concave and flat as well as the transverse retaining edges. Obviously, another rule of the game can be considered.

Il est à noter que l'invention ne se limite pas aux formes de réalisation décrites ci-dessus mais englobe au contraire toutes les autres configurations possibles restant dans le cadre de l'invention telle que définie dans les revendications annexées.It should be noted that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above but on the contrary encompasses all the other possible configurations remaining within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

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  1. Billiard table, having a rectangular substantially planar playing surface (2) limited at its periphery by retention edges (3),
    characterized in that said substantially planar playing surface (2) is bordered longitudinally by a concave playing surface (1) disposed between the planar playing surface (2) and the longitudinal retention edges (3), the section of said concave playing surface (1) having an arc of circle having a radius (R) comprised between 0.30 and 1.1 meter, the center C of the circle determining said radius (R) being located on a straight line (D) perpendicular to the planar playing surface (2) and passing through a point of intersection between the planar playing surface (2) and the concave playing surface (1).
  2. Billiard table according to claim 1,
    characterized in that the planar playing surface (2) has a width comprised between 0.50 and 1.50 meter.
  3. Billiard table according to one of claims 1 and 2,
    characterized in that the longitudinal retention edges (3) are constituted by the prolongation of the concave playing surface (1).
  4. Billiard table according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the longitudinal retention edges (3)
    have a rectilinear portion constituting the prolongation of the concave playing surface (1).
  5. Billiard table according to one of claims 1 to 4,
    characterized in that one of the transverse retention edges (5) is wider and less high than the other retention edges so as to constitute a rest for the player's hand.
  6. Billiard table according to one of claims 1 to 5,
    characterized in that the assembly of the playing surfaces constitute rolling surfaces for balls such as billiard balls (9) impelled by cues (7).
  7. Billiard table according to claim 6,
    characterized in that the path of the billiard balls is defined so as to permit the approach of said balls to a ball of smaller diameter (8) disposed at one point on the planar playing surface (2).
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