EP1040853A1 - Portable goal for football-type games - Google Patents

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EP1040853A1
EP1040853A1 EP00430014A EP00430014A EP1040853A1 EP 1040853 A1 EP1040853 A1 EP 1040853A1 EP 00430014 A EP00430014 A EP 00430014A EP 00430014 A EP00430014 A EP 00430014A EP 1040853 A1 EP1040853 A1 EP 1040853A1
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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
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B63/004—Goals of the type used for football, handball, hockey or the like

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  • the present invention relates to a transportable goal cage for games ball, such as football games, or rules derived from them, or rules adapted or created based on participants and available land.
  • this goal cage can be simply placed on a floor consisting of a surface which does not necessarily have a sporting destination at the start and which can be of diverse nature (grass covered ground, clay, sand, surface paved, or cemented, etc ).
  • the net has a shape arch and it is fixed relatively taut on the arched frame. It is difficult to install by one person due to the fact that it is necessary to bring the ends of the curved post somewhat closer together to engage in the receiving tubes of the base, so that the stiffening can be tensioned under the effect of the flexibility of said post, this cable being however insufficient to obtain a good rigidity of the base. He does not retain the ball that has entered the goal cage.
  • the cage Due to its small surface on the ground, the cage can be easily overturned, for example as a result of the impact of a striking ball violently the upper part of the arch-shaped framework or the upper part of the net, except to lengthen the support tubes of the feet, which would represent a danger for players.
  • a ball hits the net, it is stopped in the vertical plane where the curved framework is located or very close to this plane, so its kinetic energy tends to apply a rocking force around the ends of the feet oriented in the direction of the trajectory of said ball.
  • the stiffening cable that connects the two feet and the horizontal tubes to which the ends of this cable are fixed constitute an obstacle placed on the goal line and who can therefore, in some cases oppose the crossing of this line by the ball.
  • the invention therefore proposes to provide a goal cage for foot ball play, devoid of the drawbacks mentioned above material of the kind described and illustrated in document US-5,269 527.
  • the transportable and removable goal cage according to the invention has for advantages of being able to be easily and quickly assembled or disassembled by one person, to be conveniently transportable and able to be stored under reduced volume.
  • Another advantage of the goal cage according to the invention is that it does not has no obstacle placed on the goal line, so that the game does not risk not to be disturbed by the existence of such an obstacle.
  • Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the different parts of the goal cage according to the invention, before assembly.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a goal cage corresponding to an alternative embodiment and shown in a game phase, this goal cage being provided with equipment more specifically intended for the use of said cage on a sandy surface.
  • Figure 3 is a sectional view along line 3-3 of Figure 2.
  • Figures 4 to 6 show the process used to obtain a net trap shape from a rectangular net.
  • Figure 7 is a front view illustrating the establishment of a cage goal provided with a net of this kind on a base.
  • Figures 8 to 10 are perspective views illustrating the operation the goal cage during the game.
  • the rigid base 1 can be produced using a metal tube suitably folded, so as to form a rectangular frame or square, with rounded angles, the dimensions of which may be, for example, around 108 x 81 cm.
  • the adjoining ends of this bent tube are, of preferably assembled by welding.
  • Frame 1 defines a free space and two of its opposite sides are provided, in their central part, with a socket column 4 constituted by a tube of square, circular or other section, fixed, by means of its base, by welding or otherwise, on the frame.
  • a socket column 4 constituted by a tube of square, circular or other section, fixed, by means of its base, by welding or otherwise, on the frame.
  • These interlocking columns have, for example, a height of the order of 15 cm.
  • the balusters 4 are fixed on the short sides 1a of the base ( Figure 1).
  • the rigid arch-shaped frame 2 can also be obtained by bending of a metal tube of section preferably identical to that of the tube constituting the frame, this tube having, for example, an external diameter of on the order of 35 mm and a thickness on the order of 3.5 mm.
  • the rigid frame preferably includes an upper bar 2b straight and horizontally oriented, and two posts or posts 2a attached at the ends of said bar, by rounded angles.
  • the amounts 2a have, for example, a height of the order of 81 cm, while the distance between their external generator is of the order of 108 cm, which corresponds, approximately at the length of bar 2b.
  • the uprights 2a are provided with hooks 5 opening downwards.
  • the frame of the cage 2 thus produced is fixed, removably, on the rigid base 1, by fitting the balusters 4 into the lower ends of the uprights 2a of said cage frame.
  • the two half-parts of the base and the feet of the amounts 2a of the arch could be assembled by means of joints allowing the folding of the cage and provided with locking members (known per se) in the developed position for use, to facilitate transport and storage from the goal cage.
  • the distance D separating the line goal L of the front and rear sides 1b, respectively, of the base 1 corresponds at half the height of the goal cage. In other words, the distance between said opposite sides 1b is equal to the height of the goal cage.
  • the net 3 is fixed along the cage framework and has, in the state developed, an amplitude very much greater than the dimensions of the opening delimited by the uprights and the upper bar of said frame, so as to be able to form a trap developing on one side or the other of the opening when a ball struck by a player crosses it and is found stopped by the net.
  • the net is produced from a network or net large meshes, rectangular in shape and slightly shorter in length to that of all the parts of the cage framework (posts and bar upper), for example of the order of 240 cm, the width of this rectangle being, in this case, on the order of 100 cm.
  • the upper edge 3a of this rectangular net can be fixed to the framework of cage 2, by means of a textile lacing cord or cable 6 having, preferably a length clearly greater than that strictly necessary to allow the fixing of the net on said cage frame. So after hooking of the excess extreme portions of the lacing cord or cable on the hooks 5, the free terminal portions 6a of the latter can be used as an accessory facilitating the tracing of a neutral zone protecting the goal, when the ground does not include such a tracing.
  • the upper edge 3a of the rectangular net can be extended, at each of its ends, by a portion of cord or cable textile 6b fulfilling the function of the free terminal portions 6a previously described.
  • the arch 2 constituting the cage framework is threaded into the row of stitches at the top edge of the net.
  • Figures 4 to 6 show the process of obtaining a net in the form of basket (figure 6), from a rectangular net (figure 4). Following this process, two portions of identical length 3b 'from the lower edge 3b of the rectangular net are brought together ( Figure 5) and assembled to each other by means of a link such that textile cord or cable 7 wound around said portions ( Figure 6), to form the bottom of the trap.
  • FIG. 7 shows a basket-shaped net 3 produced according to this process, installed on a cage frame 2.
  • FIGS 8 to 10 illustrate the operation of the goal cage according to the invention.
  • Figure 8 shows the net in a neutral position in which it falls, in the gathered state, in a substantially vertical plane corresponding to the plane in which is the opening delimited by the posts and the bar goal cage.
  • ball B shot by a player can cross the opening of the cage, i.e. the goal line, from either side of the cage.
  • the previously described goal cage can be completed with a removable equipment which can be advantageously used when it needs to be installed on a surface covered with sand such as beach or sandy ground close to the sea.
  • This equipment consists of a canvas or carpet 8 with a surface slightly smaller than that of base 1 and housed inside of space delimited by the framework constituting the latter.
  • the outskirts of this canvas is provided with means 9 (holes, fasteners, etc.) allowing it to be fixed removable along the frame constituting the base 1.
  • a flat or approximately flat layer of sand on canvas 8 this layer sand serving as ballast effectively opposing overturning and moving the goal cage.

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Abstract

The transportable football goal posts comprises a base (1) formed by a rectangular frame which delimits a free space and a p surface. It has an arch-shaped frame (2) composed of two uprights (2a) connected by an upper crosspiece (2b). The lower ends of uprights are rigidly connected to the median part of the two opposite sides (1a) of the base. A net (3) is fixed by its edges al the arched frame and has a length slightly greater than the dimensions of the opening delimited by the arch. In this way it is a to form a net which spreads out either side of the opening when a ball passes through the opening and is then stopped by the net An Independent claim is also included for the goal posts.

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La présente invention concerne une cage de but transportable, pour jeux de balle au pied, tels que jeux appliquant les règles du football, ou des règles dérivées de celles-ci, ou des règles adaptées ou créées en fonction des participants et du terrain disponible.The present invention relates to a transportable goal cage for games ball, such as football games, or rules derived from them, or rules adapted or created based on participants and available land.

Plus précisément, l'invention s'applique à une cage de but démontable et de proportions réduites par rapport aux dimensions réglementaires du football, cette cage de but pouvant être simplement posée sur un sol constitué par une surface qui n'a pas forcément au départ une destination sportive et qui peut être de nature diverse (terrain couvert d'herbe, terre battue, sable, surface goudronnée, ou cimentée, etc...).More specifically, the invention applies to a removable goal cage and of reduced proportions compared to the statutory dimensions of football, this goal cage can be simply placed on a floor consisting of a surface which does not necessarily have a sporting destination at the start and which can be of diverse nature (grass covered ground, clay, sand, surface paved, or cemented, etc ...).

On connaít (US-5 269 527) une cage de but constituée d'un poteau tubulaire cintré en forme d'arche et dont les extrémités peuvent être engagées dans des tubes verticaux espacés que présente un piétement comprenant deux pieds assemblés par un câble qui se trouve mis en tension lorsque les extrémités du poteau cintré sont engagées dans lesdits tubes verticaux. Le filet est fixé au moyen d'une pluralité d'anneaux le long de l'ossature en forme d'arche et chaque pied est constitué de deux tubes d'appui horizontaux disposés dans le prolongement l'un de l'autre et d'un troisième tube horizontal disposé perpendiculairement auxdits pieds d'appui et au tube récepteur vertical, et à l'extrémité libre duquel est fixé ledit câble de tension.We know (US-5,269,527) a goal cage consisting of a post arched tubular and whose ends can be engaged in spaced vertical tubes presented by a base comprising two feet assembled by a cable which is tensioned when the ends of the bent post are engaged in said vertical tubes. The net is fixed by means of a plurality of rings along the shaped framework arch and each leg consists of two horizontal support tubes arranged in line with one another and with a third horizontal tube arranged perpendicular to said support feet and to the vertical receiving tube, and to the free end of which said tension cable is fixed.

Ce dispositif présente plusieurs inconvénients. Le filet présente une forme d'arcade et il est fixé de façon relativement tendue sur l'ossature en forme d'arc. Il est difficile à installer par une seule personne en raison du fait qu'il est nécessaire de rapprocher quelque peu les extrémités du poteau cintré pour les engager dans les tubes récepteurs du piétement, afin que le câble de raidissement puisse être mis sous tension sous l'effet de la flexibilité dudit poteau, ce câble étant cependant insuffisant pour obtenir une bonne rigidité du piétement. Il ne retient pas la balle qui a pénétré dans la cage de but. This device has several drawbacks. The net has a shape arch and it is fixed relatively taut on the arched frame. It is difficult to install by one person due to the fact that it is necessary to bring the ends of the curved post somewhat closer together to engage in the receiving tubes of the base, so that the stiffening can be tensioned under the effect of the flexibility of said post, this cable being however insufficient to obtain a good rigidity of the base. He does not retain the ball that has entered the goal cage.

En raison de sa faible surface d'appui au sol, la cage peut être facilement renversée, par exemple sous l'effet du choc provoqué par une balle frappant violemment la partie haute de l'ossature en forme d'arche ou la partie haute du filet, sauf à allonger les tubes d'appui des pieds, ce qui représenterait un danger pour les joueurs. En effet, lorsqu'une balle vient frapper le filet, elle est arrêtée dans le plan vertical où se trouve l'ossature cintrée ou très près de ce plan, de sorte que son énergie cinétique tend à appliquer une force de basculement autour des extrémités des pieds orientés dans le sens de la trajectoire de ladite balle.Due to its small surface on the ground, the cage can be easily overturned, for example as a result of the impact of a striking ball violently the upper part of the arch-shaped framework or the upper part of the net, except to lengthen the support tubes of the feet, which would represent a danger for players. When a ball hits the net, it is stopped in the vertical plane where the curved framework is located or very close to this plane, so its kinetic energy tends to apply a rocking force around the ends of the feet oriented in the direction of the trajectory of said ball.

Le câble de raidissement qui relie les deux pieds et les tubes horizontaux auxquels sont fixées les extrémités de ce câble, constituent un obstacle placé sur la ligne de but et qui peut donc, dans certains cas s'opposer au franchissement de cette ligne par le ballon.The stiffening cable that connects the two feet and the horizontal tubes to which the ends of this cable are fixed, constitute an obstacle placed on the goal line and who can therefore, in some cases oppose the crossing of this line by the ball.

Dans le document US-3 820 787, est décrite une cible pour l'entraínement au coup d'envoi ou au coup de pied placé, au jeu de football américain. Cette cible n'est pas destinée à remplir la fonction d'une cage de but pour jeu de balle au pied, de sorte que l'homme de métier ne saurait rechercher, dans le document US-3 820 787, des enseignements susceptibles de faire évoluer l'état de la technique constitué par le document US-5 269 527 dans le domaine des cages de but portables et démontables qui est celui de la présente invention.In document US-3 820 787, a target for training is described kick-off or kick-in, American football. This target is not intended to perform the function of a ball goal cage at the foot, so that the skilled person could not search, in the document US-3 820 787, lessons likely to change the state of the technique constituted by document US-5,269,527 in the field of portable and removable goal cages which is that of the present invention.

L'invention se propose donc de mettre à disposition une cage de but pour jeu de balle au pied, dépourvue des inconvénients précédemment soulignés du matériel du genre de celui qui est décrit et illustré dans le document US-5 269 527.The invention therefore proposes to provide a goal cage for foot ball play, devoid of the drawbacks mentioned above material of the kind described and illustrated in document US-5,269 527.

Selon l'invention, on réalise cet objectif grâce à une cage de but comprenant :

  • une base constituée par un cadre rectangulaire délimitant un espace libre et/ou une surface plane ou approximativement plane ;
  • une ossature en forme d'arceau constituée de deux montants assemblés par une traverse supérieure ;
  • des moyens reliant ou permettant de relier rigidement les extrémités inférieures des montants de l'ossature en forme d'arceau et la partie médiane de deux côtés opposés de la base ; et,
  • un filet fixé, par l'un de ses bords, le long de l'ossature en forme d'arceau, et présentant, à l'état développé, une amplitude très nettement supérieure aux dimensions de l'ouverture délimitée par ledit arceau, de sorte à pouvoir former une nasse se développant d'un côté ou de l'autre de l'ouverture lorsqu'une balle shootée par un joueur franchit cette dernière et se trouve arrêtée par ledit filet.
According to the invention, this objective is achieved thanks to a goal cage comprising:
  • a base constituted by a rectangular frame delimiting a free space and / or a planar or approximately planar surface;
  • a hoop-shaped frame made up of two uprights assembled by an upper cross-member;
  • means connecting or allowing to rigidly connect the lower ends of the uprights of the hoop-shaped frame and the middle part of two opposite sides of the base; and,
  • a net fixed, by one of its edges, along the arch-shaped framework, and having, in the developed state, an amplitude very much greater than the dimensions of the opening delimited by said arch, of so as to be able to form a trap developing on one side or the other of the opening when a ball shot by a player crosses the latter and is stopped by said net.

La cage de but transportable et démontable selon l'invention a pour avantages de pouvoir être facilement et rapidement montée ou démontée par une seule personne, d'être commodément transportable et de pouvoir être remisée sous un volume réduit.The transportable and removable goal cage according to the invention has for advantages of being able to be easily and quickly assembled or disassembled by one person, to be conveniently transportable and able to be stored under reduced volume.

Elle offre une grande résistance au renversement grâce à sa base rectangulaire qui lui confère une grande stabilité ; en outre, lorsqu'un ballon fortement frappé pénètre dans la cage, il se trouve arrêté par le filet très en arrière du plan vertical dans lequel se trouve l'arceau, de sorte qu'il génère une force horizontale tendant à transmettre un effet de glissement à la base plutôt qu'un couple de renversement de la cage. De plus, la balle se trouve retenue dans le filet.It offers great resistance to overturning thanks to its base rectangular which gives it great stability; moreover, when a balloon strongly struck enters the cage, it is stopped by the net very back of the vertical plane in which the roll bar is located, so that it generates a horizontal force tending to transmit a sliding effect at the base rather than a couple of overturning the cage. In addition, the ball is retained in the net.

Un autre avantage de la cage de but selon l'invention est qu'elle ne comporte aucun obstacle placé sur la ligne de but, de sorte que le jeu ne risque pas d'être perturbé par l'existence d'un tel obstacle.Another advantage of the goal cage according to the invention is that it does not has no obstacle placed on the goal line, so that the game does not risk not to be disturbed by the existence of such an obstacle.

Les buts, caractéristiques et avantages ci-dessus et, d'autres encore, ressortiront mieux de la description qui suit et des dessins annexés dans lesquels :The above purposes, features, and advantages, and others, will emerge more clearly from the description which follows and from the attached drawings in which :

La figure 1 est une vue en perspective éclatée montrant les différentes parties de la cage de but selon l'invention, avant assemblage. Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the different parts of the goal cage according to the invention, before assembly.

La figure 2 est une vue en perspective d'une cage de but correspondant à une variante de réalisation et montrée dans une phase de jeu, cette cage de but étant munie d'un équipement plus spécialement destiné à l'utilisation de ladite cage sur une surface sableuse.Figure 2 is a perspective view of a goal cage corresponding to an alternative embodiment and shown in a game phase, this goal cage being provided with equipment more specifically intended for the use of said cage on a sandy surface.

La figure 3 est une vue en coupe suivant la ligne 3-3 de la figure 2.Figure 3 is a sectional view along line 3-3 of Figure 2.

Les figures 4 à 6 montrent le procédé mis en oeuvre pour obtenir un filet en forme de nasse à partir d'un filet rectangulaire.Figures 4 to 6 show the process used to obtain a net trap shape from a rectangular net.

La figure 7 est une vue de face illustrant la mise en place d'une cage de but munie d'un filet de ce genre sur une base.Figure 7 is a front view illustrating the establishment of a cage goal provided with a net of this kind on a base.

Les figures 8 à 10 sont des vues en perspective illustrant le fonctionnement de la cage de but en cours de jeu.Figures 8 to 10 are perspective views illustrating the operation the goal cage during the game.

On se reporte auxdits dessins pour décrire un exemple de réalisation intéressant, bien que nullement limitatif, de la cage de but selon l'invention.Reference is made to said drawings to describe an exemplary embodiment. interesting, although in no way limiting, of the goal cage according to the invention.

Cette cage de but est constituée de trois éléments principaux :

  • une base rigide rectangulaire 1 ;
  • une ossature rigide en forme d'arceau 2 ;
  • un filet 3.
This goal cage consists of three main elements:
  • a rigid rectangular base 1;
  • a rigid hoop-shaped frame 2;
  • a net 3.

La base rigide 1 peut être réalisée à l'aide d'un tube métallique convenablement plié, de manière à constituer un cadre de forme rectangulaire ou carrée, à angles arrondis, dont les dimensions peuvent être, par exemple, de l'ordre de 108 x 81 cm. Les extrémités attenantes de ce tube plié sont, de préférence, assemblées par soudure.The rigid base 1 can be produced using a metal tube suitably folded, so as to form a rectangular frame or square, with rounded angles, the dimensions of which may be, for example, around 108 x 81 cm. The adjoining ends of this bent tube are, of preferably assembled by welding.

Le cadre 1 délimite un espace libre et deux de ses côtés opposés sont munis, dans leur partie centrale, d'une colonnette d'emboítement 4 constituée par un tube de section carrée, circulaire ou autre, fixé, par l'intermédiaire de sa base, par soudure ou autrement, sur le cadre. Ces colonnettes d'emboítement ont, par exemple, une hauteur de l'ordre de 15 cm. De manière préférée, les colonnettes 4 sont fixées sur les petits côtés 1a de la base (figure 1).Frame 1 defines a free space and two of its opposite sides are provided, in their central part, with a socket column 4 constituted by a tube of square, circular or other section, fixed, by means of its base, by welding or otherwise, on the frame. These interlocking columns have, for example, a height of the order of 15 cm. Preferably, the balusters 4 are fixed on the short sides 1a of the base (Figure 1).

L'ossature rigide en forme d'arceau 2 peut également être obtenue par pliage d'un tube métallique de section de préférence identique à celle du tube constituant le cadre, ce tube présentant, par exemple, un diamètre externe de l'ordre de 35 mm et une épaisseur de l'ordre de 3,5 mm.The rigid arch-shaped frame 2 can also be obtained by bending of a metal tube of section preferably identical to that of the tube constituting the frame, this tube having, for example, an external diameter of on the order of 35 mm and a thickness on the order of 3.5 mm.

L'ossature rigide comprend une barre supérieure 2b de préférence rectiligne et orientée horizontalement, et deux montants ou poteaux 2a rattachés aux extrémités de ladite barre, par des angles arrondis. Les montants 2a ont, par exemple, une hauteur de l'ordre de 81 cm, tandis que la distance comprise entre leur génératrice extérieure est de l'ordre de 108 cm, ce qui correspond, approximativement, à la longueur de la barre 2b.The rigid frame preferably includes an upper bar 2b straight and horizontally oriented, and two posts or posts 2a attached at the ends of said bar, by rounded angles. The amounts 2a have, for example, a height of the order of 81 cm, while the distance between their external generator is of the order of 108 cm, which corresponds, approximately at the length of bar 2b.

À proximité de leur extrémité inférieure et sur leur surface orientée vers l'intérieur, les montants 2a sont munis de crochets 5 s'ouvrant vers le bas.Near their lower end and on their surface facing inside, the uprights 2a are provided with hooks 5 opening downwards.

L'ossature de la cage 2 ainsi réalisée se fixe, de manière amovible, sur la base rigide 1, en emboítant les colonnettes 4 dans les extrémités inférieures des montants 2a de ladite ossature de cage.The frame of the cage 2 thus produced is fixed, removably, on the rigid base 1, by fitting the balusters 4 into the lower ends of the uprights 2a of said cage frame.

Alternativement, les deux demi-parties de la base et les pieds des montants 2a de l'arceau pourraient être assemblés au moyen d'articulations permettant le pliage de la cage et munis d'organes de blocage (connus en soi) en position développée d'utilisation, pour favoriser le transport et le rangement de la cage de but.Alternatively, the two half-parts of the base and the feet of the amounts 2a of the arch could be assembled by means of joints allowing the folding of the cage and provided with locking members (known per se) in the developed position for use, to facilitate transport and storage from the goal cage.

Bien entendu, les moyens reliant ou permettant de relier, rigidement et de manière démontable, les extrémités inférieures des montants 2a de l'ossature 2 et la partie médiane des petits côtés opposés 1a de la base 1, pourraient être différents de ceux qui ont été précédemment décrits à titre d'exemples avantageux.Of course, the means connecting or allowing to link, rigidly and dismountably, the lower ends of the uprights 2a of the frame 2 and the middle part of the small opposite sides 1a of the base 1, could be different from those previously described as examples advantageous.

Selon une autre disposition caractéristique, la distance D séparant la ligne de but L des côtés avant et arrière 1b, respectivement, de la base 1, correspond à la moitié de la hauteur de la cage de but. Autrement dit, la distance séparant lesdits côtés opposés 1b est égale à la hauteur de la cage de but.According to another characteristic arrangement, the distance D separating the line goal L of the front and rear sides 1b, respectively, of the base 1, corresponds at half the height of the goal cage. In other words, the distance between said opposite sides 1b is equal to the height of the goal cage.

Le filet 3 se fixe le long de l'ossature de cage et il présente, à l'état développé, une amplitude très nettement supérieure aux dimensions de l'ouverture délimitée par les montants et la barre supérieure de ladite ossature, de façon à pouvoir former une nasse se développant d'un côté ou de l'autre de l'ouverture lorsqu'une balle frappée par un joueur franchit cette dernière et se trouve arrêtée par le filet.The net 3 is fixed along the cage framework and has, in the state developed, an amplitude very much greater than the dimensions of the opening delimited by the uprights and the upper bar of said frame, so as to be able to form a trap developing on one side or the other of the opening when a ball struck by a player crosses it and is found stopped by the net.

De manière avantageuse, le filet est réalisé à partir d'un réseau ou filet à grandes mailles, de forme rectangulaire et dont la longueur est un peu inférieure à celle de l'ensemble des parties de l'ossature de cage (poteaux et barre supérieure), par exemple de l'ordre de 240 cm, la largeur de ce rectangle étant, dans ce cas, de l'ordre de 100 cm.Advantageously, the net is produced from a network or net large meshes, rectangular in shape and slightly shorter in length to that of all the parts of the cage framework (posts and bar upper), for example of the order of 240 cm, the width of this rectangle being, in this case, on the order of 100 cm.

Le bord supérieur 3a de ce filet rectangulaire peut être fixé à l'ossature de cage 2, au moyen d'un cordon ou câble de laçage textile 6 présentant, de préférence, une longueur nettement supérieure à celle strictement nécessaire pour permettre la fixation du filet sur ladite ossature de cage. De la sorte, après accrochage des portions extrêmes excédentaires du cordon ou câble de laçage sur les crochets 5, les portions terminales libres 6a de ce dernier peuvent être utilisées comme accessoire facilitant le traçage d'une zone neutre protégeant le but, lorsque le terrain ne comporte pas un tel traçage.The upper edge 3a of this rectangular net can be fixed to the framework of cage 2, by means of a textile lacing cord or cable 6 having, preferably a length clearly greater than that strictly necessary to allow the fixing of the net on said cage frame. So after hooking of the excess extreme portions of the lacing cord or cable on the hooks 5, the free terminal portions 6a of the latter can be used as an accessory facilitating the tracing of a neutral zone protecting the goal, when the ground does not include such a tracing.

Alternativement (figure 1), le bord supérieur 3a du filet rectangulaire peut être prolongé, à chacune de ses extrémités, par une portion de cordon ou câble textile 6b remplissant la fonction des portions terminales libres 6a précédemment décrites. Dans ce cas, l'arceau 2 constituant l'ossature de cage est enfilé dans la rangée de mailles du bord supérieur du filet.Alternatively (Figure 1), the upper edge 3a of the rectangular net can be extended, at each of its ends, by a portion of cord or cable textile 6b fulfilling the function of the free terminal portions 6a previously described. In this case, the arch 2 constituting the cage framework is threaded into the row of stitches at the top edge of the net.

Les figures 4 à 6 montrent le processus d'obtention d'un filet en forme de nasse (figure 6), à partir d'un filet rectangulaire (figure 4). Suivant ce processus, deux portions de longueur identique 3b' du bord inférieur 3b du filet rectangulaire sont rapprochées (figure 5) et assemblées l'une à l'autre au moyen d'un lien tel que cordon ou câble textile 7 enroulé autour desdites portions (figure 6), pour former le fond de la nasse.Figures 4 to 6 show the process of obtaining a net in the form of basket (figure 6), from a rectangular net (figure 4). Following this process, two portions of identical length 3b 'from the lower edge 3b of the rectangular net are brought together (Figure 5) and assembled to each other by means of a link such that textile cord or cable 7 wound around said portions (Figure 6), to form the bottom of the trap.

La figure 7 montre un filet en forme de nasse 3 réalisé selon ce processus, installé sur une ossature de cage 2.FIG. 7 shows a basket-shaped net 3 produced according to this process, installed on a cage frame 2.

Les figures 8 à 10 illustrent le fonctionnement de la cage de but selon l'invention.Figures 8 to 10 illustrate the operation of the goal cage according to the invention.

La figure 8 montre le filet dans une position neutre suivant laquelle il retombe, à l'état froncé, dans un plan sensiblement vertical correspondant au plan dans lequel se trouve l'ouverture délimitée par les poteaux et la barre supérieure de la cage de but. Dans cette situation, le ballon B shooté par un joueur peut franchir l'ouverture de la cage, c'est-à-dire la ligne de but, à partir de l'un ou de l'autre des côtés de la cage.Figure 8 shows the net in a neutral position in which it falls, in the gathered state, in a substantially vertical plane corresponding to the plane in which is the opening delimited by the posts and the bar goal cage. In this situation, ball B shot by a player can cross the opening of the cage, i.e. the goal line, from either side of the cage.

Lorsque le ballon B franchit la ligne de but, quelle que soit la violence du tir, l'énergie cinétique emmagasinée par le ballon est amortie par le filet en forme de nasse et ledit ballon se trouve retenu par cette dernière (figures 9 et 10). En effet, dans ce cas, le ballon génère, à partir du fond rétréci de la nasse, une force horizontale parallèle au sol transmettant un faible couple de renversement à la cage, tandis que les côtés avant et arrière 1b de la base en contact avec le sol s'opposent efficacement au glissement de la cage de but. D'autre part, si le tir décoché heurte l'un des montants ou la barre supérieure de la cage de but, celle-ci ne se renverse pas et ne se déplace pas, la base quadrangulaire de ladite cage assurant une bonne stabilité de cette dernière.When ball B crosses the goal line, however violent the shooting, the kinetic energy stored by the ball is absorbed by the shaped net trap and said balloon is retained by the latter (Figures 9 and 10). In Indeed, in this case, the balloon generates, from the narrowed bottom of the basket, a horizontal force parallel to the ground transmitting a low overturning torque to the cage, while the front and rear sides 1b of the base in contact with the ground effectively oppose the sliding of the goal cage. On the other hand, if the unchecked shot hits one of the uprights or the top bar of the goal cage, it does not overturn and does not move, the quadrangular base of said cage ensuring good stability of the latter.

La cage de but précédemment décrite peut être complétée par un équipement amovible qui peut être avantageusement utilisé lorsqu'elle doit être installée sur une surface couverte de sable telle que plage ou terrain sableux proche de la mer. Cet équipement est constitué par une toile ou tapis 8 présentant une surface un peu inférieure à celle de la base 1 et logée à l'intérieur de l'espace délimité par le cadre constituant cette dernière. La périphérie de cette toile est pourvue de moyens 9 (trous, attaches, etc.) permettant sa fixation amovible le long du cadre constituant la base 1. Dans ce cas, on dépose une couche de sable plane ou approximativement plane sur la toile 8, cette couche de sable servant de lest s'opposant efficacement au renversement et au déplacement de la cage de but.The previously described goal cage can be completed with a removable equipment which can be advantageously used when it needs to be installed on a surface covered with sand such as beach or sandy ground close to the sea. This equipment consists of a canvas or carpet 8 with a surface slightly smaller than that of base 1 and housed inside of space delimited by the framework constituting the latter. The outskirts of this canvas is provided with means 9 (holes, fasteners, etc.) allowing it to be fixed removable along the frame constituting the base 1. In this case, a flat or approximately flat layer of sand on canvas 8, this layer sand serving as ballast effectively opposing overturning and moving the goal cage.

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Cage de but transportable pour jeux de balle au pied, comprenant : une base (1) constituée par un cadre rectangulaire délimitant un espace libre et/ou une surface plane ou approximativement plane ; une ossature (2) en forme d'arceau constituée de deux montants (2a) assemblés par une traverse supérieure (2b) ; des moyens (4) reliant ou permettant de relier rigidement les extrémités inférieures des montants (2a) de l'ossature en forme d'arceau (2) et la partie médiane de deux côtés opposés (1a) de la base (1) ; et, un filet (3) fixé, par l'un de ses bords, le long de l'ossature en forme d'arceau (2a-2b), et présentant, à l'état développé, une amplitude très nettement supérieure aux dimensions de l'ouverture délimitée par ledit arceau, de sorte à pouvoir former une nasse se développant d'un côté ou de l'autre de l'ouverture lorsqu'une balle shootée par un joueur franchit cette dernière et se trouve arrêtée par ledit filet. Transportable goal cage for ball games, including: a base (1) constituted by a rectangular frame delimiting a free space and / or a flat or approximately flat surface; a hoop-shaped frame (2) made up of two uprights (2a) assembled by an upper crosspiece (2b); means (4) connecting or making it possible to rigidly connect the lower ends of the uprights (2a) of the hoop-shaped frame (2) and the middle part of two opposite sides (1a) of the base (1); and, a net (3) fixed by one of its edges, along the arch-shaped framework (2a-2b), and having, in the developed state, an amplitude very much greater than the dimensions of the opening defined by said arch, so as to be able to form a trap developing on one side or the other of the opening when a ball shot by a player crosses the latter and is stopped by said net. Cage de but selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les moyens reliant ou permettant de relier rigidement les extrémités inférieures des montants de l'ossature de cage (2) à la base (1) sont constitués par des colonnettes (4) solidaires de deux côtés opposés (1a) de ladite base.Goal cage according to claim 1, characterized in that the means connecting or allowing rigid connection of the lower ends of the uprights the cage frame (2) at the base (1) are constituted by balusters (4) secured to two opposite sides (1a) of said base. Cage de but suivant la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que deux demi-parties de la base (1) sont assemblées aux pieds des montants (2a) de l'ossature de cage (2) au moyen d'articulations, ladite cage étant pourvue de moyens permettant son blocage en position développée d'utilisation. Goal cage according to claim 1, characterized in that two half-parts of the base (1) are assembled at the feet of the uprights (2a) of the cage frame (2) by means of articulations, said cage being provided with means allowing its locking in developed position for use. Cage de but selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée en ce que les moyens (4) reliant ou permettant de relier rigidement les extrémités inférieures des montants (2a) de l'ossature en forme d'arceau (2) et la partie médiane de deux côtés opposés (1a) de la base (1), sont fixés sur les petits côtés (1a) de cette dernière.Goal cage according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that that the means (4) connecting or allowing to rigidly connect the ends lower uprights (2a) of the arch-shaped frame (2) and the part middle of two opposite sides (1a) of the base (1), are fixed on the short sides (1a) of the latter. Cage de but suivant la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que la distance (D) séparant la ligne de but (L) des côtés avant et arrière (1b) de la base (1) correspond à la moitié de la hauteur de la cage de but (2).Goal cage according to claim 4, characterized in that the distance (D) separating the goal line (L) from the front and rear sides (1b) of the base (1) corresponds at half the height of the goal cage (2). Cage de but selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que le filet en forme de nasse (3) est réalisé à partir d'un réseau ou filet à grandes mailles, de forme rectangulaire et fixé, par l'intermédiaire de son bord supérieur (3a) à l'ossature de cage (2), deux portions de longueur identique (3b') du bord inférieur (3b) de ce filet rectangulaire étant rapprochées et assemblées l'une à l'autre, au moyen d'un lien, pour constituer le fond de la nasse.Goal cage according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that that the basket-shaped net (3) is made from a large net or net stitches, rectangular and fixed, by means of its upper edge (3a) to the cage frame (2), two portions of identical length (3b ') from the bottom edge (3b) of this rectangular net being brought together and assembled to each other, at by means of a link, to constitute the bottom of the trap. Cage de but suivant la revendication 6, caractérisée en ce que le bord supérieur (3a) du filet rectangulaire est prolongé, à chacune de ses extrémités, par un cordon ou câble textile (6b) de longueur nettement supérieure à celle strictement nécessaire pour la fixation dudit filet sur l'ossature de cage (2).Goal cage according to claim 6, characterized in that the upper edge (3a) of the rectangular net is extended, at each of its ends, by a cord or textile cable (6b) of length clearly greater than that strictly necessary for fixing said net on the cage frame (2). Cage de but selon la revendication 6, caractérisée en ce que le bord supérieur (3a) du filet rectangulaire est fixé à l'ossature de cage (2) au moyen d'un cordon ou câble de laçage textile (6) présentant une longueur nettement supérieure à celle strictement nécessaire pour la fixation dudit filet sur ladite ossature de cage. Goal cage according to claim 6, characterized in that the upper edge (3a) rectangular net is attached to the cage frame (2) by means of a cord or textile lacing cable (6) having a length significantly greater than that strictly necessary for the fixing of said net on said cage framework. Cage de but suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend une toile ou tapis (8) destinée à être disposée à l'intérieur du cadre constitué par la base (1) et dont la périphérie est pourvue de moyens (9) permettant sa fixation amovible le long dudit cadre.Goal cage according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that that it comprises a canvas or carpet (8) intended to be placed inside the frame constituted by the base (1) and the periphery of which is provided with means (9) allowing its removable fixing along said frame.
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