EP2591830A1 - Multi-sport space for playing a plurality of net sports played with a small ball, a large ball or a shuttlecock. - Google Patents

Abstract

The space has a padel i.e. evolution surface (1), implanted according to perpendicular axes (2, 3) and vertical nets (4) placed on the axes. The nets, which divide each ground into 2 sides, are fixed and upper edges of the nets have different heights adapted to practice different sports so as to simultaneously allow the practice of different sports/same sport on different grounds and successively practice other sports. The nets cross in an eccentric point of the space distinct from median axes of the space to allow implantation of nets on grounds and practice different sports.

Description

The present invention relates to a multi-sports space for net sports such as badminton, sepak takraw, volleyball, tennis, tennis ball or paddle, consisting of land for practice, especially fun, multiple opposing (one-on-one) or collective (one-on-one) sports played with a ball, ball, shuttlecock or any other sporting projectile intended to be sent over a net.

Multi-sports fields of a playful nature, in particular those made industrially, have several problems of functionality and even security.

The practice of badminton, tennis or volleyball on a field also intended for the practice of football, handball or basketball is hardly possible because the installation, the removal and the storage of nets, even poles pose handling and storage problems. The handling of poles, often heavy, presents risks for the safety of those who handle them. In addition, this material, especially nets, is exposed to the risk of vandalism.

Some patents offer original types of terrain for new net sports, but do not allow multi-sport practice and are not functional for traditional net sports. Thus, patents US 3,452,985 A (by ZMLJRA Cornelius J) July 1, 1969 (1969-07-01) and US 4,108,434 A (ROYER George Ronald) August 22, 1978 (1987-08-22) offer, respectively, a game played on a table and a table tennis table, both with several nets so as to allow 3 or 4 players or teams to play together. Each with a game area almost triangular shape or arcuate circle, the practice of traditional net sports, one against one or one team against one another, is not possible. The game tables offered by these patents allow the practice only, respectively, of this new game and this new form of table tennis. The patent US 4 569 515 A (GORDON Donald W) February 11, 1986 (1986-02-11) proposes a structure in which it is possible to practice simultaneously and independently a form of volleyball consisting of passing the balloon not over the net, but in a slot between two nets. However, this structure is intended for only 4 players - playing together, 2 against 2, or separately, in 2 games to one against one - and not to more numerous teams. In addition, this structure has a bouncing surface of trampoline type or by means of air cushions. In any case, the upper part of the nets having the same height, this structure does not allow the practice, according to the traditional rules, of several net sports. As for the patent GB 2,448,989 A JB (Corrie and Company Ltd) November 5, 2008 (2008-11-05), it proposes a device for dividing a sports field in several small fields, for sports or other use, by means of stretched nets. However, these nets are intended to isolate different lands, not to serve as sports nets separating the 2 camps of the same field. In any case, having the same height, these nets could not allow a multisport practice.

• plusieurs filets, fixes, sont disposés selon deux axes qui se croisent perpendiculairement. Sur chacune des quatre branches de cette croix, la hauteur du bord supérieur du filet peut être différente de celles des trois autres branches, permettant ainsi, sans aucune manutention, la pratique d'au moins quatre sports distincts ;
• plusieurs terrains de sports de filets, tels que le badminton, le sepak takraw, le tennis, le tennis-ballon et le volley-ball, sont disposés de part et d'autre des filets qui constituent les quatre branches de la croix ;
• la hauteur du bord supérieur de chacun des filets et les dimensions du terrain implanté de part et d'autre de celui-ci correspondent à celles requises pour la pratique d'un des sports concernés ;
• au moins quatre sports peuvent être pratiqués, deux par deux selon l'axe sur lequel ils sont implantés, simultanément et successivement. En effet, deux sports, dont les terrains sont disposés selon le même axe, peuvent être pratiqués simultanément. Les deux autres sports, dont les terrains sont implantés selon l'axe perpendiculaire à celui des deux premiers, peuvent ensuite être pratiqués quand les premiers terrains ont été libérés ;
• bien entendu, selon les besoins locaux ou les souhaits du maître d'ouvrage, sur un des axes ou sur chacun des deux, le bord supérieur des filets peut avoir une hauteur unique, permettant la pratique de, respectivement, trois ou deux sports seulement mais sur plusieurs terrains identiques ;
• pour faciliter la pratique de ces différents sports par des enfants, des adultes ou des personnes d'âge mûr, les dimensions des terrains et la hauteur du bord supérieur des filets peuvent être réduites par rapport à celles requises par les règlements des fédérations concernées pour l'organisation de compétitions. En tout état de cause, la hauteur du bord supérieur de chaque filet sera adaptée à la pratique du ou des sports concernés, que ce soit en compétition, à l'entraînement, pour l'initiation ou le loisir ;
• les filets peuvent se croiser au centre de l'espace multisports ou en un point décentré de l'espace multisports, sur un axe médian de celui-ci, mais plus proche d'un bord que de l'autre, ou encore en un point décentré par rapport aux deux axes médians de l'espace multisports ;
• les filets de jeu peuvent être matérialisés par des filets, un réseau de cordes, de filins ou de barreaux se croisant ou seulement parallèles, par des parois ou des membranes verticales ajourées ou pleines, mais permettant la vue à travers celles-ci, ou encore par tout autre dispositif permettant d'arrêter les balles, ballons, volants et autres projectiles sportifs tout en laissant passer la vue ;
• pour favoriser une pratique encore plus ludique, le sol des différents terrains de sports peut être constitué, non pas de matériaux présentant une forte cohésion, mais de matériaux meubles tels que le sable, permettant ainsi la pratique de sports de plage tels que le « beach volley » ou le badminton de plage.

To solve these various disadvantages, the present invention has the following characteristics:

• several nets, fixed, are arranged along two axes that intersect perpendicularly. On each of the four branches of this cross, the height of the upper edge of the net may be different from those of the other three branches, allowing, without any handling, the practice of at least four distinct sports;
• several nets sports fields, such as badminton, sepak takraw, tennis, tennis ball and volleyball, are arranged on either side of the nets that constitute the four branches of the cross;
• the height of the upper edge of each of the nets and the dimensions of the terrain established on each side of it correspond to those required for the practice of one of the sports concerned;
• at least four sports can be practiced, two by two according to the axis on which they are located, simultaneously and successively. Indeed, two sports, whose courses are arranged along the same axis, can be practiced simultaneously. The other two sports, whose courses are located along the axis perpendicular to that of the first two, can then be practiced when the first courses have been released;
• of course, depending on the local needs or wishes of the client, on one or both axes, the upper edge of the nets may have a single height, allowing the practice of, respectively, three or two sports only but on several identical lots;
• to facilitate the practice of these different sports by children, adults or older persons, the dimensions of the terrain and the height of the upper edge of the nets may be reduced in relation to those required by the regulations of the federations concerned for the organization of competitions. In any case, the height of the upper edge of each net will be adapted to the practice of the sports concerned, whether in competition, training, initiation or leisure;
• the nets may cross at the center of the multi-sport space or at an off-center point of the multi-sport space, on a median axis thereof, but closer to one edge than the other, or at a point off-center with respect to the two median axes of the multi-sport space;
• the nets of play can be materialized by nets, a network of ropes, ropes or bars crossing or only parallel, by walls or vertical membranes perforated or full, but allowing the view through these, or by any other device for stopping bullets, balls, shuttlecocks and other sporting projectiles while allowing the view to pass;
• to promote an even more fun practice, the floor of the various sports fields may consist, not of materials with a strong cohesion, but of soft materials such as sand, thus allowing the practice of beach sports such as the "beach" volleyball "or beach badminton.

• La figure 1 représente, en plan, l'ensemble de l'espace multisports comprenant des terrains de sports de filets implantés parallèlement et perpendiculairement ainsi que des filets verticaux ou des parois verticales, fixes, implantés suivant deux axes qui se croisent perpendiculairement.
• Les figures 2 et 2 bis représentent, en élévation, les hauteurs différentes des bords supérieurs des filets verticaux ou des parois verticales. La hauteur du bord supérieur de chaque filet ou paroi est adaptée aux sports qui peuvent se pratiquer sur le terrain implanté de part et d'autre de ce filet ou de cette paroi. Ainsi, plusieurs sports peuvent être pratiqués sur l'ensemble de l'espace multisports.
• La figure 3 représente, en plan, une variante de l'espace multisports ne comportant que deux types de terrains différents et sur lequel les filets verticaux ou parois verticales se croisent au milieu d'un des deux axes médians, mais plus près d'un bord de l'espace multisports que de l'autre, de manière à permettre l'implantation parallèle de deux terrains identiques et donc la pratique simultanée du même sport sur plusieurs terrains.
• La figure 4 représente, en plan, une variante de l'espace multisports sur lequel les filets verticaux ou parois verticales fixes et perpendiculaires se croisent au milieu des deux axes médians de l'espace de manière à permettre l'implantation de quatre terrains, identiques deux par deux.

The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention:

• The figure 1 represents, in plan, the entire multisport space comprising parallel and perpendicular implanted sports pitch nets and vertical or vertical walls, fixed, implanted along two axes that cross perpendicularly.
• The Figures 2 and 2 bis represent, in elevation, the different heights of the upper edges of the vertical threads or the vertical walls. The height of the upper edge of each net or wall is adapted to sports that can be practiced on the ground implanted on either side of this net or this wall. Thus, several sports can be practiced throughout the multi-sport space.
• The figure 3 represents, in plan, a variant of the multisport space having only two different types of terrain and on which the vertical nets or vertical walls intersect in the middle of one of the two median axes, but closer to an edge of the multisport space than the other, so as to allow the parallel implantation of two identical terrains and therefore the simultaneous practice of the same sport on several terrains.
• The figure 4 represents, in plan, a variant of the multi-sport space on which the vertical nets or vertical walls fixed and perpendicular intersect in the middle of two median axes of the space so as to allow the implantation of four fields, identical two by two.

With reference to these drawings, the invention comprises an evolution surface (1) for the practice of net sports on land implanted along 2 perpendicular axes (2 and 3), as well as vertical nets or vertical walls (4). the upper horizontal edges of which are at different heights intersecting perpendicular to the center of the surface of evolution, or one of the median axes thereof, but closer to an edge of the latter than to the other, or at a point off-center with respect to the two median axes of the multi-sport space, so as to implant either several identical terrains, or all different terrains.

This multisport space for net sports has dimensions that allow to establish, on one axis, at least two fields (volleyball and mini-tennis or tennis for example) and, on the other axis, at least two other courts (two badminton courts, one badminton and one sepak takraw or one badminton and one volleyball court, for example) in accordance with the rules laid down by the sports federations concerned with respect to sports fields and in accordance with the rules or recommendations regarding minimum safety clearances around these grounds for practice in the context of coaching or physical and sports education.

The ground cover of the ground has characteristics of flatness, slipperiness, ball rebound, shock absorption conducive to the practice of these sports. It may especially be an elasto-synthetic coating. The floor support and its covering are, if possible, in accordance with the French and European standards in force. A variant of this invention can be made on sand floor to allow for beach volleyball or beach badminton practice.

Vertical nets that divide and separate land are, as much as possible, resistant to vandalism. They can thus be composed of natural or synthetic fibers and / or metallic ropes. If these nets are materialized by walls or vertical membranes, they must, at least at the top, allow to see the players of the opposing team. They can be made of any material resistant to the violent impacts of balls or balls and the shocks of players. In case of accidental breakage, these materials must not pose any safety risk users of the field or passers-by. These materials must also cause the least possible noise for the neighborhood. It may be slatted wooden slats, wire mesh, perforated metal plates or transparent synthetic material.

The supporting structure of the nets or walls shall be designed, constructed and fixed to the ground in accordance with the applicable regulations or standardization applicable to sports poles applicable in the country where the multi-sport space is located. Its thickness and layout must allow for as little protrusion as possible and must be protected to minimize the risk of shock to practitioners.

Thus, the multisport space for sports nets which is the object of the present invention is intended to be carried out industrially with respect to the nets or walls, and the structure thereof and semi-mechanically. industrialized with regard to sports flooring, when it is not sand. The realization of these multisport spaces should facilitate the access of as many people as young people and adults, and especially girls, to fun sports practices, in small groups and in informal or self-organized ways, thanks to equipment with characteristics adapted to these forms of sports activities and guaranteeing the safety of the practitioners.

Claims (8)

Multisport area composed of several different fields for net sports such as badminton, sepak takraw, volleyball, tennis, tennis-ball, even padel (1) located along 2 perpendicular axes (2 and 3) and of nets (4) arranged on 2 perpendicular axes, characterized in that these nets which divide each field into 2 camps are fixed and the upper edges of these nets are at different heights adapted to the practice of these different sports, so to simultaneously allow the practice of several sports or the practice of the same sport on several grounds and, successively, the practice of one or more other sports. Multisport space according to claim 1 characterized in that the nets intersect at an off-center point of the multi-sport space, distinct from the two median axes thereof, to allow the implantation of at least 4 different sized terrains ( such as badminton, mini-tennis, tennis and volleyball), and therefore allow the practice of at least 4 different sports. Multi-sport space according to claim 1 characterized in that these nets cross on one of the two median axes thereof, but closer to one edge of the multisport space than the other, to allow, on an axis , the parallel implantation of at least 2 identical terrains and therefore the simultaneous practice of the same sport on 2 fields (such as badminton) and, on the other axis, the implantation of 2 different terrains and therefore the simultaneous practice of 2 different sports (such as badminton and volleyball). Multisport area according to claim 1 characterized in that these nets intersect at the center of the multisport space so as to implement, along each axis, at least 2 identical sports fields (such as badminton on an axis and volleyball on the other axis) and thus allow the simultaneous practice of the same sport on 2 fields, then the practice of the other sport on at least 2 other fields. Multisport area according to any one of claims 1 to 4 characterized in that the nets that divide each field into 2 camps are composed of natural or synthetic fibers, possibly armed with ropes made of metal or any other material, or cables in metal or any other material. Multi-sport space according to any one of claims 1 to 4 characterized in that the nets that divide each field into 2 camps are materialized by walls or vertical membranes. Multisport space according to any one of claims 1 to 6 characterized in that the soil consists of materials having a cohesive character. Multisports area according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the ground is made of soft materials, such as sand, for the practice of "beach sports" (such as "beach volleyball", beach badminton) .

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