EP2678083B1 - Floating game device - Google Patents

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EP2678083B1
EP2678083B1 EP12709952.1A EP12709952A EP2678083B1 EP 2678083 B1 EP2678083 B1 EP 2678083B1 EP 12709952 A EP12709952 A EP 12709952A EP 2678083 B1 EP2678083 B1 EP 2678083B1
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Céline BOYER
Antoine HARPAGES
Yannick ROLLAND
Damien Saumureau
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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
    • A63B63/00—Targets or goals for ball games
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B67/00—Sporting games or accessories therefor, not provided for in groups A63B1/00 - A63B65/00
    • A63B67/007—Sporting games or accessories therefor, not provided for in groups A63B1/00 - A63B65/00 played in water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/60—Apparatus used in water
    • A63B2225/605—Floating
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B34/00—Vessels specially adapted for water sports or leisure; Body-supporting devices specially adapted for water sports or leisure
    • B63B34/50—Body-supporting buoyant devices, e.g. bathing boats or water cycles

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  • the present invention relates to a floating game device for playing or performing sports activities in a pool or on a body of water such as a lake, such sports activities being, for example, waterpolo type, kayak-polo , volleyball in the water or other.
  • the invention relates in particular to stabilizing means of the floating game device.
  • Floating gaming devices usually known to practice sports activities or play in the water.
  • a first type consists of a floating element and an emergent part, disposed above this floating element and comprising a first structure and a first flexible surface, in particular of the net type, supported by said first structure for example to form a cage for receiving a ball, especially when playing water polo or kayak polo, or to form a net stretched transversely, especially for playing volleyball in the water.
  • a disadvantage of this type of floating game device is to drift and be unstable in the water, especially because of the turbulence generated by the movement of people in the water, or even kayaks and paddles, or because of the wind or current that may exist on the body of water when it is a natural body of water such as a lake or a pond.
  • floating gaming devices that have means for docking the floating element to a fixed element, including the edge of a pool in which is disposed the floating game device.
  • Such a device is for example described in the document US.6.220.975 . This, however, requires the use of the game device in a pool and near the edges of said pool.
  • the immersed portion consists of a second structure on which is stretched a second flexible surface to form a panel configured to play underwater.
  • This second structure further comprises weights for ballasting the floating game device.
  • the presence of such weights on the immersed part of the floating game device, as described in the documents US.3.895.801 and US.2009 / 0081919 has the disadvantage of weighing said device especially when it is necessary to manipulate it in order to remove it from the water and store it.
  • the document 2004/221885 also describes foldable floating play structures.
  • the object of the present invention is to implement a floating game device which has stabilization means whose design optimizes the stabilization and reduces the weight of said floating game device so as to facilitate its handling when it is removed from the plane of play. water and its transport, for example to store it or even move it to another body of water.
  • the invention relates to a floating game device as described in claim 1.
  • the immersed part and the emergent part are arranged in a plane forming an angle with the floating element disposed in the flotation plane.
  • the resistance in the water that provides the submerged portion aims to maintain the emerged portion in a stable position, in a vertical plane above the body of water.
  • the offset of the floating element relative to the emergent and immersed parts, as well as the fixing of at least one of the first or second flexible surfaces on an offset part of the floating element has the effect of transferring the force on said shifted part of the floating element which tends to rise or, conversely, to plunge with respect to the plane of the water, when the immersed and emergent parts defined in the same plane, incline with respect to the vertical plane.
  • the inverse force exerted by the water on the floating element aims on the contrary to maintain it in the plane of flotation, this force being transferred to the emergent part or the immersed part by means of the first or the second flexible surface - according to that fixed to the floating element - which keeps said parts emerged and immersed in the plane forming an angle with the floating element.
  • the floating game device remains suitably stable without the use of weight for a complementary ballasting, which promotes the manipulation thereof.
  • the floating element has an arc configuration delimited by two lateral ends, an inner edge and an outer edge.
  • the first structure is a first hoop having two ends secured respectively to the two lateral ends of the floating element.
  • the first flexible surface is configured to be attached to the first hoop and with one of the inner or outer edges of the floating member, in a more or less stretched position so as to form a cage for receiving a ball.
  • the second structure comprises at least two tubular portions secured respectively to the two lateral ends of said floating element.
  • the second flexible surface is configured to be attached to the at least two tubular portions of the second structure and with the inner or outer edge to which the first flexible surface is attached, in a more or less stretched position so as to form a volume.
  • This configuration of the second flexible surface has the advantage of optimizing the resistance to movement in the water of the floating game device, aimed at stabilizing said floating game device.
  • tubular is used in the present description; it may however be bars or rods, circular or non-circular, without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the second structure is preferably a hoop having two ends secured respectively to the two lateral ends of the floating element, the second flexible surface being fixed to the second hoop.
  • the floating element has a crescent shape.
  • the first flexible surface and, optionally, the second flexible surface are attached to the outer edge of the crescent.
  • the floating element has a shape of toric portion.
  • the first flexible surface and, optionally, the second flexible surface are attached to the inner edge of the toric portion.
  • a third flexible surface extends inwardly of the floating element from the inner edge of said floating element, in the floating plane.
  • the assembly means are configured to flex the first and second structures.
  • return means are configured to exert a force on the first structure and on the second structure so as to position them naturally in a more or less perpendicular position with respect to the floating element.
  • This has the advantage of being able to bend the first structure and the second structure relative to the floating element and automatically redeploy the floating game device.
  • a tensioning system is arranged between the floating element and at least the second structure to maintain said second structure bent with respect to the floating element so as to limit the overall height of said second structure. This has the advantage of being able to use the floating game device on bodies of water with little background.
  • the first structure and the second structure consist of a single flexible arch comprising two side portions.
  • fixing means are arranged between the two lateral sides of the floating element and the two respective lateral portions of the flexible arch.
  • the floating element is of rectangular shape comprising two lateral sides and two longitudinal sides.
  • the first structure comprises at least two upper lateral bars respectively disposed on the two lateral sides and extending perpendicularly to the floating element.
  • the first flexible surface is attached to the two upper side bars.
  • the second structure comprises two lower lateral bars and a transverse lower bar arranged in U, the lower side bars being respectively fixed to the lateral sides of the floating element.
  • the second flexible surface has a rectangular shape comprising two longitudinal ends which are fixed to the longitudinal sides of the floating element, said second flexible surface being kept taut in support against the lower transverse bar. This also makes it possible to constitute a volume in the form of a pocket offering resistance in the water.
  • the second structure comprises at least two lower lateral bars respectively attached to the two lateral sides of the floating element.
  • the second flexible surface is configured to be attached to the two lower side bars and with one of the inner or outer edges of the floating member, in a more or less stretched position so as to form a volume.
  • At least one fixing system is configured on the floating element to allow docking or complementary ballasting of said floating element, in particular when the floating game device is used on a plane of agitated water.
  • the first flexible surface is a net.
  • the second flexible surface is textile, for example fabric.
  • said first flexible surface comprises a peripheral fabric contour whose external edge is fixed to the floating element. and at the first arch and a central thread whose peripheral edge is fixed to an inner edge of said peripheral contour.
  • said second flexible surface comprises a peripheral fabric contour of which an outer edge is attached to the floating member and the second hoop and a central thread whose peripheral edge is attached to an inner edge of said peripheral contour.
  • a sheath is attached to the first structure and the second structure, the floating element being flexible and configured to be inserted into the sheath.
  • the floating element is deformable, especially when this floating element is flexible or composed of several floating parts, which tends to deform the first structure and the second structure attached to said element floating.
  • a stiffening system is configured on at least one of the first and second structures to maintain the first and second structures in a stable position.
  • the floating game device 1, 101, 201, 301, 401 comprises in all cases an emergent portion 2, 102, 202, 302, 402 and a submerged portion 3, 103, 203, 303, 403 which makes it possible to constitute a volume improving the resistance in the water.
  • This emerged part and this part immersed are separated by a floating element 4, 104, 204, 304, 404 which defines a flotation plane.
  • the emergent part comprises a first structure 5, 105, 205, 305, 405 and a first flexible surface 6, 106, 206, 306, 406.
  • the immersed part comprises a second structure 7, 107, 207, 307, 407 and a second flexible surface 8, 108, 208, 308, 408.
  • the floating element 4 comprises a crescent shape.
  • the first structure 5 and the second structure 7 are implemented by means of a single flexible hoop 9 closed on itself, that is to say that the first end 9a and the second end 9b of the flexible arch 9 meet and are fixed together by means of a fastener for example for fitting said first and second ends 9a, 9b.
  • this arch is disposed inside a sleeve 11 and that this sleeve is fixed at the lateral ends 4a, 4b of the floating element 4.
  • This attachment is for example made by sewing, welding, by collage or other.
  • the first flexible surface 6 is made of a net one of whose edges 6a is fixed with the sheath 11 for example by sewing or welding.
  • the second edge 6b of the net is fixed with the outer edge 4c of the floating element 4, for example by welding, sewing or gluing.
  • the second flexible surface 8 is made of a textile, for example fabric one of whose edges 8a is fixed to the sheath 11 and the other edge 8b is fixed with the outer edge 4c of the floating element 4.
  • FIG. figure 1 The use of a single flexible arch 9 as shown in FIG. figure 1 has the advantage of being able to flex the first structure 5 with respect to the second structure 7, this flexible hoop providing a restoring force in a normal equilibrium position as shown in FIG. figure 1 according to which the first structure 5 and the second structure 7 constituted by means of the arch 9 are positioned naturally, perpendicularly with respect to the floating element 4 arranged in a flotation plane.
  • this first structure 5 and of this second structure 7 by means of two independent hoops whose lateral ends would be arranged adjacently and fixed to the lateral ends 4a, 4b of the floating element 4.
  • return means for example flexible tips or springs, in which would be nested the ends of the hoops, providing a restoring force for bringing said hoops back perpendicularly with respect to the floating element 4.
  • the floating game device 101 illustrated on the figure 2 has a design similar to that of the floating game device illustrated on the figure 1 with regard to the implementation of the first structure 105, the second structure 107, the first flexible surface 106 and the second flexible surface 108.
  • the first structure 105 and the second structure 107 are implemented at means of a single single flexible arch 109 whose first end 109a and the second end 109b meet and are fixed together by means of a fastener for example for fitting said first and second ends 109a, 109b.
  • this flexible arch is arranged in a sleeve 111 which is fixed vis-à-vis the lateral ends 104a, 104b of the floating element, this attachment can be performed by sewing, welding, gluing or other.
  • the floating game device 101 comprises a floating element 104 which has a shape of toric portion.
  • the first flexible surface 106 has its first edge 106a fixed on the sleeve 111 and its second edge 106b fixed on the inner edge 104d of the floating element 104.
  • the second flexible surface 108 has its first edge 108a fixed on the sheath 111 and its second edge 108b fixed on the inner edge 104d of the floating element 104.
  • a third flexible surface 112 disposed in the flotation plane this third flexible surface having its edge 112a fixed to the inner edge 104d of the floating element 104 and extending in the floating plane of the floating element 104.
  • This third flexible surface is for example fabric.
  • the floating game device 201 comprises a floating element 204 which has a O-shaped portion similar to the floating element 104 illustrated in FIG. figure 2 .
  • the first structure 205 and the second structure 207 are implemented by means of a single flexible arch which is curved forming an inverted U; the lateral end portions 209a, 209b of this flexible hoop 209 are disposed below the flotation element 204 and constitute two tubular portions 207a, 207b of the second structure 207.
  • the central portion 209c of this hoop flexible hoop is disposed above the floating element 204 and constitutes the first structure 205.
  • This flexible hoop 209 is disposed in a sleeve 211 which is fixed at its lateral sides with the lateral ends 204a, 204b of the floating element. 204.
  • the first flexible surface 206 has a first edge 206a fixed on the sheath 211 and a second edge 206b fixed on the inner edge 204d of the floating element 204.
  • the second flexible surface 208 is in the form of a band whose lateral ends 208a, 208b are fixed on the sleeve 211 at the level of the tubular portions 207a, 207b, while the upper edge 208c of this band is fixed on the inner edge 204d of the element 204.
  • This arrangement of the strip makes it possible to constitute a volume offering resistance in water and providing the connection between the floating element 204 and the second structure 207. It is also possible to envisage the implementation of a third surface. flexible 212 whose edge 212a is fixed to the inner edge 204d of the floating element 204, this third flexible element 212 extending in the floating plane of the floating element 204.
  • the floating game device comprises a floating element 304 of rectangular shape which has two lateral sides 304a, 304b and two longitudinal sides 304c, 304d.
  • the first structure 305 comprises two upper lateral bars 305a, 305b and a transverse upper bar 305c connected to the two upper lateral bars 305a, 305b, the first structure 305 forming an inverted U.
  • the second structure 307 comprises two lateral lower bars 307a, 307b and a transverse lower bar 307c connected to the lower ends of the two lower side bars 305a, 305b, this second structure 307 forming a U.
  • the upper side bars 305a, 305b and the respective lower side bars 307a, 307b are formed by means of a single flexible bar attached at the lateral sides 304a, 304b of the floating member 304.
  • the use of bars flexible side has the advantage of being able to bend the upper structure 305 with respect to the lower structure 307, the flexibility offering a restoring force which allows to bring said structures 305 and lower 307 perpendicularly perpendicular to the floating element 304 above and below it.
  • the first flexible surface 306 consists of a net which is fixed at the level of the upper lateral bars 305a, 305b.
  • the second flexible surface 308 comprises a rectangular shape having two longitudinal sides 308a, 308b which are respectively fixed to the longitudinal sides 304c, 304d of the floating element 304.
  • this second flexible surface 308 passes below the crossbar lower 307c of the second structure 307, which makes it possible to maintain in abutment the central portion 308c of this second flexible surface 308 against the transverse lower bar 307c, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 4 and 5 and thereby tensioning said second flexible surface 308 which forms a pocket below the floating member 304 providing resistance in the water.
  • This second flexible surface 308 is implemented by means of a net. However, it is possible to envisage other textiles, for example a fabric.
  • the second flexible surface 308 could however be envisaged, so that the latter defines a volume offering resistance in the water and providing the connection between the floating element 304 and the second structure 307.
  • the second flexible surface 308 could have a configuration similar to that illustrated in FIG. figure 3 , that is to say by arranging a strip of flexible material, for example a fabric, which would be stretched attached to at least a portion of the two lower side bars 307a, 307b, and with an inner or outer edge on the floating member 304, so as to define a volume.
  • the design variant of the floating game device 401 illustrated in FIGS. figures 6 , 7 and 8 has a configuration similar to that of the floating game device 101 illustrated in FIG. figure 2 , the essential difference relating to the implementation of the first flexible surface 406 and the second flexible surface 408.
  • the first flexible surface 406 comprises a peripheral contour 406a having an outer edge 406b which is fixed on the inner edge 404d of the floating element 404 and which is fixed to a sleeve 411 in which is disposed a flexible bow to form the first structure 405 and the second structure 407, said sleeve being attached to the lateral ends 404a, 404b of the floating element 404.
  • the first surface 406 comprises a net 406c which is disposed in the central portion, said net 406c having a peripheral edge 406d which is fixed with the inner edge 406e of the peripheral contour 406a, as illustrated in particular on the figure 6 .
  • the second flexible surface 408 comprises a peripheral fabric contour 408a, comprising an outer edge 408b fixed on the sleeve 411 and a central thread 408c whose peripheral edge 408d is fixed to the inner edge 408e of the peripheral contour 408a.
  • a third flexible surface 412 for example fabric, whose edge 412a is fixed on the inner edge 404d of the floating element 404.
  • the submerged portion 3, 103, 203, 303, 403 allows in all cases to form a volume, especially in the form of a pocket for increasing the resistance in water of said floating game device.
  • the floating element is implemented by means of a coil which is for example inflatable or consisting of a floating material on the water.
  • This floating element 4, 104, 204, 304, 404 is further attached to the first and second structures as well as to the first and second flexible surfaces. It is of course conceivable to design variants of this floating element and to provide for example a flexible elongate element, so as to be deformed and to constitute for example a U-shape or a rectangular shape, said elongate flexible material being inserted into a sleeve that would be attached to said first and second structures and said first and second flexible surfaces.
  • this floating element in several parts, for example a first part fixed on one of the lateral sides of the first and the second structures and a second floating element fixed on the other of the lateral sides first and second structures and a third floating element disposed at the rear of the floating game device and attached to the first and second flexible surfaces. It is understood that in this case, the floating element is likely to deform, which may tend to separate the first structure and the second structure. In this design case, provision is made for a stiffening system arranged between the lateral ends of the first structure and the second structure, or even between the floating elements, for example rigid straps or semi-rigid rods, which avoids the spacing of said lateral sides of the first and second structures and floating elements.
  • the structures and the flexible surfaces on the emergent part and on the immersed part are configured to constitute two different sets so that the inversion floating game device allows to play one or the other of the two games.
  • the second flexible surface is fixed only to the second structure and extends in this case in the plane of said first and second structures.
  • the emergent part constitutes a cage or a goal and the immersed part constitutes a net of volleyball.
  • the first 5, 105, 205, 305, 405 and second 7, 107, 207, 307, 407 structures are arranged in a plane more or less perpendicular to the floating element 4, 104, 204, 304, 404 disposed in the flotation plane.
  • the first and second structures would be arranged in a plane forming an angle with the plane of flotation other than 90 ° and preferably between 30 ° and 150 °.
  • floating game device in which the first and second structures would be arranged in a plane forming an angle with the plane of flotation other than 90 ° and preferably between 30 ° and 150 °.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de jeu flottant permettant de jouer ou d'effectuer des activités sportives dans une piscine ou sur un plan d'eau tel qu'un lac, ces activités sportives étant, par exemple, du type waterpolo, kayak-polo, volley-ball dans l'eau ou autre. L'invention porte en particulier sur des moyens de stabilisation du dispositif de jeu flottant.The present invention relates to a floating game device for playing or performing sports activities in a pool or on a body of water such as a lake, such sports activities being, for example, waterpolo type, kayak-polo , volleyball in the water or other. The invention relates in particular to stabilizing means of the floating game device.

Les dispositifs de jeux flottants connus habituellement permettent de pratiquer des activités sportives ou de jouer dans l'eau. Parmi ces dispositifs de jeux flottants, un premier type consiste en un élément flottant et en une partie émergée, disposée au-dessus de cet élément flottant et comportant une première structure ainsi qu'une première surface souple notamment du type filet, supportée par ladite première structure par exemple pour former une cage de réception d'une balle, lorsqu'il s'agit notamment de jouer au waterpolo ou au kayak-polo, voire pour former un filet tendu transversalement, notamment pour jouer au volley dans l'eau. Un inconvénient de ce type de dispositif de jeu flottant est de dériver et d'être instable dans l'eau notamment du fait des remous générés par les mouvements des personnes dans l'eau, voire des kayaks et des pagaies, ou encore du fait du vent ou du courant pouvant exister sur le plan d'eau lorsqu'il s'agit d'un plan d'eau naturel tel qu'un lac ou un étang. Pour pallier cet inconvénient, il est connu des dispositifs de jeux flottants qui disposent de moyens d'amarrage de l'élément flottant à un élément fixe, notamment le bord d'un bassin dans lequel est disposé le dispositif de jeu flottant. Un tel dispositif est par exemple décrit dans le document US.6.220.975 . Cela contraint toutefois d'utiliser le dispositif de jeu dans un bassin et à proximité des bords dudit bassin.Floating gaming devices usually known to practice sports activities or play in the water. Among these floating gaming devices, a first type consists of a floating element and an emergent part, disposed above this floating element and comprising a first structure and a first flexible surface, in particular of the net type, supported by said first structure for example to form a cage for receiving a ball, especially when playing water polo or kayak polo, or to form a net stretched transversely, especially for playing volleyball in the water. A disadvantage of this type of floating game device is to drift and be unstable in the water, especially because of the turbulence generated by the movement of people in the water, or even kayaks and paddles, or because of the wind or current that may exist on the body of water when it is a natural body of water such as a lake or a pond. To overcome this drawback, it is known floating gaming devices that have means for docking the floating element to a fixed element, including the edge of a pool in which is disposed the floating game device. Such a device is for example described in the document US.6.220.975 . This, however, requires the use of the game device in a pool and near the edges of said pool.

Il est également connu des dispositifs tels que ceux décrits dans les documents US.2009/0081919 et US.3.895.801 qui comportent une partie immergée, une partie émergée comportant une première structure et une première surface souple supportée par la première structure et configurée pour jouer en constituant par exemple un filet de volley-ball ou une cage et un élément flottant disposé dans un plan de flottaison et agencé pour délimiter la partie immergée de la partie émergée. La partie immergée est configurée pour constituer des moyens de stabilisation de la partie émergée et de l'élément flottant. Selon le document US.3.895.801 , ces moyens de stabilisation consistent en des poids fixés à l'élément flottant et permettant de lester le dispositif de jeu flottant. Selon le document US.2009/0081919 , la partie immergée consiste en une seconde structure sur laquelle est tendue une seconde surface souple permettant de former un panneau configuré pour jouer sous l'eau. Cette seconde structure comprend en outre des poids permettant de lester le dispositif de jeu flottant. La présence de tels poids sur la partie immergée du dispositif de jeu flottant, tel que décrit dans les documents US.3.895.801 et US.2009/0081919 , présente pour inconvénient d'alourdir ledit dispositif notamment lorsqu'il convient de manipuler celui-ci afin de le sortir de l'eau et de le ranger. Le document 2004/221885 décrit également des structures de jeu flottant pliables.It is also known devices such as those described in the documents US.2009 / 0081919 and US.3.895.801 which comprise a submerged part, an emergent part comprising a first structure and a first flexible surface supported by the first structure and configured to play by constituting for example a volleyball net or cage and a floating element disposed in a flotation plane and arranged to delimit the part submerged from the emerged part. The submerged portion is configured to constitute means for stabilizing the emergent part and the floating element. According to the document US.3.895.801 these stabilizing means consist of weights fixed to the floating element and allowing to ballast the floating game device. According to the document US.2009 / 0081919 the immersed portion consists of a second structure on which is stretched a second flexible surface to form a panel configured to play underwater. This second structure further comprises weights for ballasting the floating game device. The presence of such weights on the immersed part of the floating game device, as described in the documents US.3.895.801 and US.2009 / 0081919 , has the disadvantage of weighing said device especially when it is necessary to manipulate it in order to remove it from the water and store it. The document 2004/221885 also describes foldable floating play structures.

La présente invention a pour objet de mettre en oeuvre un dispositif de jeu flottant qui dispose de moyens de stabilisation dont la conception optimise la stabilisation et réduit le poids dudit dispositif de jeu flottant en sorte de faciliter sa manipulation lors de son retrait du plan d'eau et de son transport, par exemple pour le ranger voire le déplacer sur un autre plan d'eau.The object of the present invention is to implement a floating game device which has stabilization means whose design optimizes the stabilization and reduces the weight of said floating game device so as to facilitate its handling when it is removed from the plane of play. water and its transport, for example to store it or even move it to another body of water.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un dispositif de jeu flottant tel que décrit dans la revendication 1.For this purpose, the invention relates to a floating game device as described in claim 1.

On comprend qu'en conditions normales d'utilisation, sur un plan d'eau calme, la partie immergée et la partie émergée sont disposées dans un plan formant un angle avec l'élément flottant disposé dans le plan de flottaison. Lorsque le plan d'eau est agité, la résistance dans l'eau que procure la partie immergée vise à maintenir la partie émergée en position stable, dans un plan vertical au dessus du plan d'eau. Par ailleurs, le décalage de l'élément flottant par rapport aux parties émergée et immergée, ainsi que la fixation d'au moins l'une des première ou seconde surfaces souples sur une partie décalée de l'élément flottant, ont pour effet de transférer l'effort sur ladite partie décalée de l'élément flottant qui tend à se soulever ou, inversement, à plonger par rapport au plan de l'eau, lorsque les parties immergée et émergée définies dans un même plan, s'inclinent par rapport au plan vertical. La force inverse exercée par l'eau sur l'élément flottant vise au contraire à maintenir celui-ci dans le plan de flottaison, cette force étant transférée sur la partie émergée ou sur la partie immergée par le biais de la première ou de la seconde surface souple - selon celle fixée à l'élément flottant - ce qui permet de maintenir lesdites parties émergée et immergée dans le plan formant un angle avec l'élément flottant. Ainsi le dispositif de jeu flottant reste convenablement stable sans utilisation de poids pour un lestage complémentaire, ce qui favorise la manipulation de celui-ci.It is understood that under normal conditions of use, on a calm water level, the immersed part and the emergent part are arranged in a plane forming an angle with the floating element disposed in the flotation plane. When the body of water is agitated, the resistance in the water that provides the submerged portion aims to maintain the emerged portion in a stable position, in a vertical plane above the body of water. Furthermore, the offset of the floating element relative to the emergent and immersed parts, as well as the fixing of at least one of the first or second flexible surfaces on an offset part of the floating element, has the effect of transferring the force on said shifted part of the floating element which tends to rise or, conversely, to plunge with respect to the plane of the water, when the immersed and emergent parts defined in the same plane, incline with respect to the vertical plane. The inverse force exerted by the water on the floating element aims on the contrary to maintain it in the plane of flotation, this force being transferred to the emergent part or the immersed part by means of the first or the second flexible surface - according to that fixed to the floating element - which keeps said parts emerged and immersed in the plane forming an angle with the floating element. Thus the floating game device remains suitably stable without the use of weight for a complementary ballasting, which promotes the manipulation thereof.

Selon un premier mode de conception du dispositif de jeu flottant objet de l'invention, l'élément flottant a une configuration en arc délimitée par deux extrémités latérales, un bord intérieur et un bord extérieur. Par ailleurs, la première structure est un premier arceau comportant deux extrémités assujetties respectivement aux deux extrémités latérales de l'élément flottant. En outre, la première surface souple est configurée pour être fixée au premier arceau et avec l'un des bords interne ou externe de l'élément flottant, dans une position plus ou moins tendue en sorte de former une cage pour la réception d'une balle.According to a first mode of design of the floating game device object of the invention, the floating element has an arc configuration delimited by two lateral ends, an inner edge and an outer edge. Furthermore, the first structure is a first hoop having two ends secured respectively to the two lateral ends of the floating element. In addition, the first flexible surface is configured to be attached to the first hoop and with one of the inner or outer edges of the floating member, in a more or less stretched position so as to form a cage for receiving a ball.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la seconde structure comprend au moins deux portions tubulaires assujetties respectivement aux deux extrémités latérales dudit élément flottant. En outre, la seconde surface souple est configurée pour être fixée auxdites au moins deux portions tubulaires de la seconde structure et avec le bord interne ou externe auquel est fixée la première surface souple, dans une position plus ou moins tendue en sorte de former un volume. Cette configuration de la seconde surface souple présente pour avantage d'optimiser la résistance aux mouvements dans l'eau du dispositif de jeu flottant, visant à stabiliser ledit dispositif de jeu flottant. Le terme « tubulaire » est utilisé dans la présente description ; il peut toutefois s'agir de barres ou de tiges, circulaires ou non circulaires, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.According to one embodiment, the second structure comprises at least two tubular portions secured respectively to the two lateral ends of said floating element. In addition, the second flexible surface is configured to be attached to the at least two tubular portions of the second structure and with the inner or outer edge to which the first flexible surface is attached, in a more or less stretched position so as to form a volume. . This configuration of the second flexible surface has the advantage of optimizing the resistance to movement in the water of the floating game device, aimed at stabilizing said floating game device. The term "tubular" is used in the present description; it may however be bars or rods, circular or non-circular, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Selon ce premier mode de conception, la seconde structure est de préférence un arceau comportant deux extrémités assujetties respectivement aux deux extrémités latérales de l'élément flottant, la seconde surface souple étant fixée au second arceau.According to this first mode of design, the second structure is preferably a hoop having two ends secured respectively to the two lateral ends of the floating element, the second flexible surface being fixed to the second hoop.

Selon un mode de réalisation de ce premier mode de conception, l'élément flottant a une forme de croissant. En outre, la première surface souple et, éventuellement, la seconde surface souple sont fixées sur le bord externe du croissant.According to one embodiment of this first design mode, the floating element has a crescent shape. In addition, the first flexible surface and, optionally, the second flexible surface are attached to the outer edge of the crescent.

Selon une variante de réalisation de ce premier mode de conception, l'élément flottant a une forme de portion torique. En outre, la première surface souple et, éventuellement, la seconde surface souple sont fixées sur le bord interne de la portion torique. Par ailleurs, une troisième surface souple s'étend vers l'intérieur de l'élément flottant depuis le bord interne dudit élément flottant, dans le plan de flottaison.According to an alternative embodiment of this first design mode, the floating element has a shape of toric portion. In addition, the first flexible surface and, optionally, the second flexible surface are attached to the inner edge of the toric portion. Furthermore, a third flexible surface extends inwardly of the floating element from the inner edge of said floating element, in the floating plane.

Selon le dispositif de jeu flottant objet de l'invention, les moyens d'assemblage sont configurés pour fléchir les première et seconde structures. En outre, des moyens de rappel sont configurés pour exercer un effort sur la première structure et sur la seconde structure en sorte de les positionner naturellement dans une position plus ou moins perpendiculaire par rapport à l'élément flottant. Cela présente pour avantage de pouvoir courber la première structure et la seconde structure par rapport à l'élément flottant et de redéployer automatiquement le dispositif de jeu flottant. Par ailleurs, un système de tension est agencé entre l'élément flottant et au moins la seconde structure pour maintenir courbée ladite seconde structure par rapport à l'élément flottant en sorte de limiter l'encombrement en hauteur de ladite seconde structure. Cela présente pour avantage de pouvoir utiliser le dispositif de jeu flottant sur des plans d'eau disposant de peu de fond.According to the floating game device object of the invention, the assembly means are configured to flex the first and second structures. In addition, return means are configured to exert a force on the first structure and on the second structure so as to position them naturally in a more or less perpendicular position with respect to the floating element. This has the advantage of being able to bend the first structure and the second structure relative to the floating element and automatically redeploy the floating game device. Furthermore, a tensioning system is arranged between the floating element and at least the second structure to maintain said second structure bent with respect to the floating element so as to limit the overall height of said second structure. This has the advantage of being able to use the floating game device on bodies of water with little background.

Selon le dispositif de jeu flottant objet de l'invention, la première structure et la seconde structure sont constituées d'un seul et unique arceau flexible comprenant deux portions latérales. En outre, des moyens de fixation sont agencés entre les deux côtés latéraux de l'élément flottant et les deux portions latérales respectives de l'arceau flexible.According to the floating game device object of the invention, the first structure and the second structure consist of a single flexible arch comprising two side portions. In addition, fixing means are arranged between the two lateral sides of the floating element and the two respective lateral portions of the flexible arch.

Selon un second mode de conception du dispositif de jeu flottant objet de l'invention, l'élément flottant est de forme rectangulaire comprenant deux côtés latéraux et deux côtés longitudinaux.According to a second mode of design of the floating game device object of the invention, the floating element is of rectangular shape comprising two lateral sides and two longitudinal sides.

Selon ce second mode de conception, la première structure comprend au moins deux barres supérieures latérales disposées respectivement sur les deux côtés latéraux et s'étendant perpendiculairement à l'élément flottant. En outre, la première surface souple est fixée aux deux barres supérieures latérales. On peut toutefois envisager également une barre supérieure transversale reliant les extrémités des deux barres supérieures latérales, à laquelle peut être également fixée la première surface souple.According to this second design mode, the first structure comprises at least two upper lateral bars respectively disposed on the two lateral sides and extending perpendicularly to the floating element. In addition, the first flexible surface is attached to the two upper side bars. However, it is also possible to envisage a transverse upper bar connecting the ends of the two upper lateral bars, to which the first flexible surface can also be fixed.

Selon ce second mode de conception, la seconde structure comprend deux barres inférieures latérales et une barre inférieure transversale disposées en U, les barres inférieures latérales étant fixées respectivement aux côtés latéraux de l'élément flottant. En outre, la seconde surface souple a une forme rectangulaire comprenant deux extrémités longitudinales qui sont fixées aux côtés longitudinaux de l'élément flottant, ladite seconde surface souple étant maintenue tendue en appui contre la barre inférieure transversale. Cela permet également de constituer un volume sous la forme d'une poche offrant de la résistance dans l'eau.According to this second design mode, the second structure comprises two lower lateral bars and a transverse lower bar arranged in U, the lower side bars being respectively fixed to the lateral sides of the floating element. In addition, the second flexible surface has a rectangular shape comprising two longitudinal ends which are fixed to the longitudinal sides of the floating element, said second flexible surface being kept taut in support against the lower transverse bar. This also makes it possible to constitute a volume in the form of a pocket offering resistance in the water.

Selon ce second mode de conception, dans une autre variante, la seconde structure comprend au moins deux barres inférieures latérales assujetties respectivement aux deux côtés latéraux de l'élément flottant. En outre, la seconde surface souple est configurée pour être fixée aux deux barres inférieures latérales et avec un des bords interne ou externe de l'élément flottant, dans une position plus ou moins tendue en sorte de former un volume.According to this second method of design, in another variant, the second structure comprises at least two lower lateral bars respectively attached to the two lateral sides of the floating element. In addition, the second flexible surface is configured to be attached to the two lower side bars and with one of the inner or outer edges of the floating member, in a more or less stretched position so as to form a volume.

Selon le dispositif de jeu flottant objet de l'invention, au moins un système de fixation est configuré sur l'élément flottant pour permettre un amarrage ou un lestage complémentaire dudit élément flottant, en particulier lorsque le dispositif de jeu flottant est utilisé sur un plan d'eau agité.According to the floating game device object of the invention, at least one fixing system is configured on the floating element to allow docking or complementary ballasting of said floating element, in particular when the floating game device is used on a plane of agitated water.

Selon le dispositif de jeu flottant objet de l'invention, la première surface souple est un filet. En outre, la seconde surface souple est du textile, par exemple du tissu.According to the floating game device object of the invention, the first flexible surface is a net. In addition, the second flexible surface is textile, for example fabric.

Selon une variante de réalisation de cette première surface souple, en particulier lorsque le dispositif de jeu est mis en oeuvre selon le premier mode de conception, ladite première surface souple comporte un contour périphérique en tissu dont un bord externe est fixé à l'élément flottant et au premier arceau et un filet central dont le bord périphérique est fixé à un bord interne dudit contour périphérique.According to an alternative embodiment of this first flexible surface, in particular when the gaming device is implemented according to the first design mode, said first flexible surface comprises a peripheral fabric contour whose external edge is fixed to the floating element. and at the first arch and a central thread whose peripheral edge is fixed to an inner edge of said peripheral contour.

Selon une variante de réalisation de cette seconde surface souple, en particulier lorsque le dispositif de jeu flottant est mis en oeuvre selon le premier mode de conception et que la seconde structure consiste en un arceau, ladite seconde surface souple comporte un contour périphérique en tissu dont un bord externe est fixé à l'élément flottant et au second arceau et un filet central dont le bord périphérique est fixé à un bord interne dudit contour périphérique.According to an alternative embodiment of this second flexible surface, in particular when the floating game device is implemented according to the first design mode and the second structure consists of a hoop, said second flexible surface comprises a peripheral fabric contour of which an outer edge is attached to the floating member and the second hoop and a central thread whose peripheral edge is attached to an inner edge of said peripheral contour.

Selon une réalisation du dispositif de jeu flottant objet de l'invention, un fourreau est fixé à la première structure et à la seconde structure, l'élément flottant étant souple et configuré pour être inséré dans le fourreau.According to one embodiment of the floating game device object of the invention, a sheath is attached to the first structure and the second structure, the floating element being flexible and configured to be inserted into the sheath.

Selon une réalisation du dispositif de jeu flottant objet de l'invention, l'élément flottant est déformable, notamment lorsque cet élément flottant est souple ou composé de plusieurs parties flottantes, ce qui tend à déformer la première structure et la seconde structure fixées audit élément flottant. Pour cela, un système de rigidification est configuré sur au moins l'une des première et seconde structures pour maintenir en position stable les première et secondestructures.According to one embodiment of the floating game device object of the invention, the floating element is deformable, especially when this floating element is flexible or composed of several floating parts, which tends to deform the first structure and the second structure attached to said element floating. For this, a stiffening system is configured on at least one of the first and second structures to maintain the first and second structures in a stable position.

La description suivante illustre différentes variantes de conception du dispositif de jeu flottant objet de la présente invention. La description de ces variantes de conception s'appuie sur des figures parmi lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 illustre un dispositif de jeu flottant selon un premier mode de réalisation selon lequel l'élément flottant a une forme de croissant ;
  • la figure 2 illustre une variante de conception du dispositif de jeu flottant selon lequel l'élément flottant a une forme de portion torique ;
  • la figure 3 illustre une variante de conception de la partie immergée du dispositif de jeu flottant selon la figure 2 ;
  • les figures 4 et 5 illustrent une variante de conception du dispositif de jeu flottant selon lequel l'élément flottant est de forme rectangulaire ;
  • les figures 6, 7 et 8 illustrent une autre variante de conception du dispositif de jeu flottant notamment en ce qui concerne la mise en oeuvre des première et seconde surfaces souples.
The following description illustrates different design variants of the floating game device object of the present invention. The description of these design variants is based on figures among which:
  • the figure 1 illustrates a floating game device according to a first embodiment in which the floating element has a crescent shape;
  • the figure 2 illustrates a variant of the design of the floating game device in which the floating element has a shape of toric portion;
  • the figure 3 illustrates an alternative design of the immersed part of the floating game device according to the figure 2 ;
  • the Figures 4 and 5 illustrate a variant of the design of the floating game device according to which the floating element is rectangular in shape;
  • the figures 6 , 7 and 8 illustrate another variant of the design of the floating game device in particular with regard to the implementation of the first and second flexible surfaces.

On constate au travers des figures 1 à 7 que le dispositif de jeu flottant 1, 101, 201, 301, 401 comporte dans tous les cas une partie émergée 2, 102, 202, 302, 402 et une partie immergée 3, 103, 203, 303, 403 qui permet de constituer un volume améliorant la résistance dans l'eau. Cette partie émergée et cette partie immergée sont séparées par un élément flottant 4, 104, 204, 304, 404 qui définit un plan de flottaison.We see through Figures 1 to 7 that the floating game device 1, 101, 201, 301, 401 comprises in all cases an emergent portion 2, 102, 202, 302, 402 and a submerged portion 3, 103, 203, 303, 403 which makes it possible to constitute a volume improving the resistance in the water. This emerged part and this part immersed are separated by a floating element 4, 104, 204, 304, 404 which defines a flotation plane.

On constate que la partie émergée comporte une première structure 5, 105, 205, 305, 405 et une première surface souple 6, 106, 206, 306, 406. De même, la partie immergée comprend une seconde structure 7, 107, 207, 307, 407 et une seconde surface souple 8, 108, 208, 308, 408.It can be seen that the emergent part comprises a first structure 5, 105, 205, 305, 405 and a first flexible surface 6, 106, 206, 306, 406. Likewise, the immersed part comprises a second structure 7, 107, 207, 307, 407 and a second flexible surface 8, 108, 208, 308, 408.

On constate sur la figure 1 que l'élément flottant 4 comprend une forme de croissant. La première structure 5 et la seconde structure 7 sont mises en oeuvre au moyen d'un seul et même arceau 9 flexible fermé sur lui-même, c'est-à-dire que la première extrémité 9a et la seconde extrémité 9b de l'arceau flexible 9 se rejoignent et sont fixées entre elles au moyen d'une pièce de fixation permettant par exemple d'emboîter lesdites première et seconde extrémités 9a, 9b. On constate que cet arceau est disposé à l'intérieur d'un fourreau 11 et que ce fourreau est fixé au niveau des extrémités latérales 4a, 4b de l'élément flottant 4. Cette fixation est par exemple réalisée par couture, par soudage, par collage ou autre. En outre, la première surface souple 6 est constituée d'un filet dont l'un des bords 6a est fixé avec le fourreau 11 par exemple par couture ou soudage. En outre, le second bord 6b du filet est fixé avec le bord externe 4c de l'élément flottant 4, par exemple par soudure, par couture ou par collage. De même, la seconde surface souple 8 est constituée d'un textile, par exemple du tissu dont l'un des bords 8a est fixé au fourreau 11 et dont l'autre bord 8b est fixé avec le bord externe 4c de l'élément flottant 4.We see on the figure 1 that the floating element 4 comprises a crescent shape. The first structure 5 and the second structure 7 are implemented by means of a single flexible hoop 9 closed on itself, that is to say that the first end 9a and the second end 9b of the flexible arch 9 meet and are fixed together by means of a fastener for example for fitting said first and second ends 9a, 9b. It can be seen that this arch is disposed inside a sleeve 11 and that this sleeve is fixed at the lateral ends 4a, 4b of the floating element 4. This attachment is for example made by sewing, welding, by collage or other. In addition, the first flexible surface 6 is made of a net one of whose edges 6a is fixed with the sheath 11 for example by sewing or welding. In addition, the second edge 6b of the net is fixed with the outer edge 4c of the floating element 4, for example by welding, sewing or gluing. Similarly, the second flexible surface 8 is made of a textile, for example fabric one of whose edges 8a is fixed to the sheath 11 and the other edge 8b is fixed with the outer edge 4c of the floating element 4.

L'utilisation d'un seul et unique arceau 9 flexible tel qu'illustré en figure 1 présente pour avantage de pouvoir fléchir la première structure 5 par rapport à la seconde structure 7, cet arceau flexible offrant une force de rappel dans une position normale d'équilibre tel qu'illustré sur la figure 1 selon laquelle la première structure 5 et la seconde structure 7 constituées au moyen de l'arceau 9 sont positionnées naturellement, perpendiculairement par rapport à l'élément flottant 4 disposé dans un plan de flottaison. Bien entendu, on pourrait envisager la mise en oeuvre de cette première structure 5 et de cette seconde structure 7 au moyen de deux arceaux indépendants dont les extrémités latérales seraient disposées de manière attenante et fixées aux extrémités latérales 4a, 4b de l'élément flottant 4. On pourrait en outre prévoir des moyens de rappel, par exemple des embouts flexibles ou des ressorts, dans lesquels seraient emboîtées les extrémités des arceaux, offrant une force de rappel permettant de ramener lesdits arceaux perpendiculairement par rapport à l'élément flottant 4.The use of a single flexible arch 9 as shown in FIG. figure 1 has the advantage of being able to flex the first structure 5 with respect to the second structure 7, this flexible hoop providing a restoring force in a normal equilibrium position as shown in FIG. figure 1 according to which the first structure 5 and the second structure 7 constituted by means of the arch 9 are positioned naturally, perpendicularly with respect to the floating element 4 arranged in a flotation plane. Of course, one could envisage the implementation of this first structure 5 and of this second structure 7 by means of two independent hoops whose lateral ends would be arranged adjacently and fixed to the lateral ends 4a, 4b of the floating element 4. It could also be provided with return means, for example flexible tips or springs, in which would be nested the ends of the hoops, providing a restoring force for bringing said hoops back perpendicularly with respect to the floating element 4.

Le dispositif de jeu flottant 101 illustré sur la figure 2 présente une conception semblable à celle du dispositif de jeu flottant illustré sur la figure 1 en ce qui concerne la mise en oeuvre de la première structure 105, de la seconde structure 107, de la première surface souple 106 et de la seconde surface souple 108. Ainsi, la première structure 105 et la seconde structure 107 sont mises en oeuvre au moyen d'un seul et unique arceau 109 flexible dont la première extrémité 109a et la seconde extrémité 109b se rejoignent et sont fixées entre elles au moyen d'une pièce de fixation permettant par exemple d'emboîter lesdites première et seconde extrémités 109a, 109b. Par ailleurs, cet arceau flexible est disposé dans un fourreau 111 qui est fixé vis-à-vis des extrémités latérales 104a, 104b de l'élément flottant, cette fixation pouvant être réalisée par couture, par soudage, par collage ou autre. Toutefois, selon cette figure 2, le dispositif de jeu flottant 101 comprend un élément flottant 104 qui présente une forme de portion torique. En outre, la première surface souple 106 a son premier bord 106a fixé sur le fourreau 111 et son second bord 106b fixé sur le bord interne 104d de l'élément flottant 104. De même, la seconde surface souple 108 a son premier bord 108a fixé sur le fourreau 111 et son second bord 108b fixé sur le bord interne 104d de l'élément flottant 104. On constate en outre la présence d'une troisième surface souple 112 disposée dans le plan de flottaison, cette troisième surface souple ayant son bord 112a fixé au bord interne 104d de l'élément flottant 104 et s'étendant dans le plan de flottaison de l'élément flottant 104. Cette troisième surface souple est par exemple en tissu.The floating game device 101 illustrated on the figure 2 has a design similar to that of the floating game device illustrated on the figure 1 with regard to the implementation of the first structure 105, the second structure 107, the first flexible surface 106 and the second flexible surface 108. Thus, the first structure 105 and the second structure 107 are implemented at means of a single single flexible arch 109 whose first end 109a and the second end 109b meet and are fixed together by means of a fastener for example for fitting said first and second ends 109a, 109b. Furthermore, this flexible arch is arranged in a sleeve 111 which is fixed vis-à-vis the lateral ends 104a, 104b of the floating element, this attachment can be performed by sewing, welding, gluing or other. However, according to this figure 2 , the floating game device 101 comprises a floating element 104 which has a shape of toric portion. In addition, the first flexible surface 106 has its first edge 106a fixed on the sleeve 111 and its second edge 106b fixed on the inner edge 104d of the floating element 104. Similarly, the second flexible surface 108 has its first edge 108a fixed on the sheath 111 and its second edge 108b fixed on the inner edge 104d of the floating element 104. There is also the presence of a third flexible surface 112 disposed in the flotation plane, this third flexible surface having its edge 112a fixed to the inner edge 104d of the floating element 104 and extending in the floating plane of the floating element 104. This third flexible surface is for example fabric.

Sur la variante de conception illustrée en figure 3, on constate que le dispositif de jeu flottant 201 comprend un élément flottant 204 qui présente une forme de portion torique semblable à l'élément flottant 104 illustré en figure 2. Sur cette figure 3, on constate que la première structure 205 et la seconde structure 207 sont mises en oeuvre au moyen d'un seul et unique arceau flexible qui est courbé en formant un U inversé ; les portions d'extrémités latérales 209a, 209b de cet arceau flexible 209 sont disposées en-dessous de l'élément de flottaison 204 et constituent deux portions tubulaires 207a, 207b de la seconde structure 207. En outre, la portion centrale 209c de cet arceau flexible est disposée au-dessus de l'élément flottant 204 et constitue la première structure 205. Cet arceau flexible 209 est disposé dans un fourreau 211 qui est fixé au niveau de ses côtés latéraux avec les extrémités latérales 204a, 204b de l'élément flottant 204. En outre, la première surface souple 206 a un premier bord 206a fixé sur le fourreau 211 et un second bord 206b fixé sur le bord interne 204d de l'élément flottant 204. La seconde surface souple 208 a la forme d'une bande dont les extrémités latérales 208a, 208b sont fixées sur le fourreau 211 au niveau des portions tubulaires 207a, 207b, tandis que le bord supérieur 208c de cette bande est fixé sur le bord interne 204d de l'élément flottant 204. Cette disposition de la bande permet de constituer un volume offrant de la résistance dans l'eau et assurant la liaison entre l'élément flottant 204 et la seconde structure 207. On peut également envisager la mise en oeuvre d'une troisième surface souple 212 dont le bord 212a est fixé au bord interne 204d de l'élément flottant 204, ce troisième élément souple 212 s'étendant dans le plan de flottaison de l'élément flottant 204.On the design variant illustrated in figure 3 it is found that the floating game device 201 comprises a floating element 204 which has a O-shaped portion similar to the floating element 104 illustrated in FIG. figure 2 . On this figure 3 it is found that the first structure 205 and the second structure 207 are implemented by means of a single flexible arch which is curved forming an inverted U; the lateral end portions 209a, 209b of this flexible hoop 209 are disposed below the flotation element 204 and constitute two tubular portions 207a, 207b of the second structure 207. In addition, the central portion 209c of this hoop flexible hoop is disposed above the floating element 204 and constitutes the first structure 205. This flexible hoop 209 is disposed in a sleeve 211 which is fixed at its lateral sides with the lateral ends 204a, 204b of the floating element. 204. In addition, the first flexible surface 206 has a first edge 206a fixed on the sheath 211 and a second edge 206b fixed on the inner edge 204d of the floating element 204. The second flexible surface 208 is in the form of a band whose lateral ends 208a, 208b are fixed on the sleeve 211 at the level of the tubular portions 207a, 207b, while the upper edge 208c of this band is fixed on the inner edge 204d of the element 204. This arrangement of the strip makes it possible to constitute a volume offering resistance in water and providing the connection between the floating element 204 and the second structure 207. It is also possible to envisage the implementation of a third surface. flexible 212 whose edge 212a is fixed to the inner edge 204d of the floating element 204, this third flexible element 212 extending in the floating plane of the floating element 204.

Sur la variante de conception illustrée en figures 4 et 5, le dispositif de jeu flottant comprend un élément flottant 304 de forme rectangulaire qui présente deux côtés latéraux 304a, 304b et deux côtés longitudinaux 304c, 304d. On constate que la première structure 305 comprend deux barres supérieures latérales 305a, 305b et une barre supérieure transversale 305c reliées aux deux barres supérieures latérales 305a, 305b, la première structure 305 formant un U inversé. De même, la seconde structure 307 comprend deux barres inférieures latérales 307a, 307b et une barre inférieure transversale 307c reliées aux extrémités inférieures des deux barres inférieures latérales 305a, 305b, cette seconde structure 307 formant un U.On the design variant illustrated in Figures 4 and 5 , the floating game device comprises a floating element 304 of rectangular shape which has two lateral sides 304a, 304b and two longitudinal sides 304c, 304d. It can be seen that the first structure 305 comprises two upper lateral bars 305a, 305b and a transverse upper bar 305c connected to the two upper lateral bars 305a, 305b, the first structure 305 forming an inverted U. Similarly, the second structure 307 comprises two lateral lower bars 307a, 307b and a transverse lower bar 307c connected to the lower ends of the two lower side bars 305a, 305b, this second structure 307 forming a U.

On constate sur la figure 4 que les barres supérieures latérales 305a, 305b et les barres inférieures latérales respectives 307a, 307b sont formées au moyen d'une seule et unique barre flexible fixée au niveau des côtés latéraux 304a, 304b de l'élément flottant 304. L'utilisation de barres latérales flexibles présente pour avantage de pouvoir plier la structure supérieure 305 par rapport à la structure inférieure 307, la flexibilité offrant une force de rappel qui permet de ramener lesdites structures supérieure 305 et inférieure 307 perpendiculairement par rapport à l'élément flottant 304 au-dessus et en-dessous de celui-ci.We see on the figure 4 that the upper side bars 305a, 305b and the respective lower side bars 307a, 307b are formed by means of a single flexible bar attached at the lateral sides 304a, 304b of the floating member 304. The use of bars flexible side has the advantage of being able to bend the upper structure 305 with respect to the lower structure 307, the flexibility offering a restoring force which allows to bring said structures 305 and lower 307 perpendicularly perpendicular to the floating element 304 above and below it.

On constate que la première surface souple 306 est constituée d'un filet qui est fixé au niveau des barres supérieures latérales 305a, 305b. On peut également envisager la fixation de ce filet au niveau de la barre supérieure transversale 305c.It is noted that the first flexible surface 306 consists of a net which is fixed at the level of the upper lateral bars 305a, 305b. One can also consider the attachment of this net at the upper transverse bar 305c.

On constate sur les figures 4 et 5 que la seconde surface souple 308 comprend une forme rectangulaire comportant deux côtés longitudinaux 308a, 308b qui sont respectivement fixés aux côtés longitudinaux 304c, 304d de l'élément flottant 304. En outre, cette seconde surface souple 308 passe en-dessous de la barre transversale inférieure 307c de la seconde structure 307, ce qui permet de maintenir en appui la portion centrale 308c de cette seconde surface souple 308 contre la barre inférieure transversale 307c, tel qu'illustré sur les figures 4 et 5, et ainsi de tendre ladite seconde surface souple 308 qui forme une poche en-dessous de l'élément flottant 304 offrant de la résistance dans l'eau. Cette seconde surface souple 308 est mise en oeuvre au moyen d'un filet. On peut toutefois envisager d'autres textiles, par exemple un tissu.We see on Figures 4 and 5 that the second flexible surface 308 comprises a rectangular shape having two longitudinal sides 308a, 308b which are respectively fixed to the longitudinal sides 304c, 304d of the floating element 304. In addition, this second flexible surface 308 passes below the crossbar lower 307c of the second structure 307, which makes it possible to maintain in abutment the central portion 308c of this second flexible surface 308 against the transverse lower bar 307c, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 4 and 5 and thereby tensioning said second flexible surface 308 which forms a pocket below the floating member 304 providing resistance in the water. This second flexible surface 308 is implemented by means of a net. However, it is possible to envisage other textiles, for example a fabric.

On pourrait toutefois envisager une variante de configuration de la seconde surface souple 308, en sorte que celle-ci définisse un volume offrant de la résistance dans l'eau et assurant la liaison entre l'élément flottant 304 et la seconde structure 307. Pour cela, la seconde surface souple 308 pourrait disposer d'une configuration s'apparentant à celle illustrée sur la figure 3, c'est-à-dire en agençant une bande de matériau souple, par exemple un tissu, qui serait tendue fixée sur au moins une partie des deux barres inférieures latérales 307a, 307b, et avec un bord interne ou externe sur l'élément flottant 304, en sorte de définir un volume.An alternative configuration of the second flexible surface 308 could however be envisaged, so that the latter defines a volume offering resistance in the water and providing the connection between the floating element 304 and the second structure 307. For that , the second flexible surface 308 could have a configuration similar to that illustrated in FIG. figure 3 , that is to say by arranging a strip of flexible material, for example a fabric, which would be stretched attached to at least a portion of the two lower side bars 307a, 307b, and with an inner or outer edge on the floating member 304, so as to define a volume.

La variante de conception du dispositif de jeu flottant 401 illustrée aux figures 6, 7 et 8 présente une configuration semblable à celle du dispositif de jeu flottant 101 illustré sur la figure 2, la différence essentielle portant sur la mise en oeuvre de la première surface souple 406 et de la seconde surface souple 408. On constate sur ces figures 6 à 8 que la première surface souple 406 comprend un contour périphérique 406a comportant un bord externe 406b qui est fixé sur le bord interne 404d de l'élément flottant 404 et qui est fixé à un fourreau 411 dans lequel est disposé un arceau flexible permettant de constituer la première structure 405 et la seconde structure 407, ledit fourreau étant fixé aux extrémités latérales 404a, 404b de l'élément flottant 404. En outre, la première surface 406 comprend un filet 406c qui est disposé en partie centrale, ledit filet 406c comportant un bord périphérique 406d qui est fixé avec le bord interne 406e du contour périphérique 406a, tel qu'illustré notamment sur la figure 6.The design variant of the floating game device 401 illustrated in FIGS. figures 6 , 7 and 8 has a configuration similar to that of the floating game device 101 illustrated in FIG. figure 2 , the essential difference relating to the implementation of the first flexible surface 406 and the second flexible surface 408. It can be seen from these Figures 6 to 8 that the first flexible surface 406 comprises a peripheral contour 406a having an outer edge 406b which is fixed on the inner edge 404d of the floating element 404 and which is fixed to a sleeve 411 in which is disposed a flexible bow to form the first structure 405 and the second structure 407, said sleeve being attached to the lateral ends 404a, 404b of the floating element 404. In addition, the first surface 406 comprises a net 406c which is disposed in the central portion, said net 406c having a peripheral edge 406d which is fixed with the inner edge 406e of the peripheral contour 406a, as illustrated in particular on the figure 6 .

De même, la seconde surface souple 408 comprend un contour périphérique 408a en tissu, comprenant un bord externe 408b fixé sur le fourreau 411 et un filet central 408c dont le bord périphérique 408d est fixé au bord interne 408e du contour périphérique 408a. On constate également la présence d'une troisième surface souple 412, par exemple en tissu, dont le bord 412a est fixé sur le bord interne 404d de l'élément flottant 404.Similarly, the second flexible surface 408 comprises a peripheral fabric contour 408a, comprising an outer edge 408b fixed on the sleeve 411 and a central thread 408c whose peripheral edge 408d is fixed to the inner edge 408e of the peripheral contour 408a. There is also the presence of a third flexible surface 412, for example fabric, whose edge 412a is fixed on the inner edge 404d of the floating element 404.

On constate sur ces figures 6 à 8 la présence de deux sangles 413, 414 dont les premières extrémités 413a, 414a sont fixées aux parties supérieure 411a et inférieure 411b du fourreau 411. Les deux autres extrémités 413d, 414b sont fixées vis-à-vis de l'élément flottant 404 au niveau de son bord interne 404d tel qu'illustré notamment sur la figure 8. On remarque la présence de boucles d'attache 415, 416 permettant de fixer les extrémités 413b, 414b des sangles 413, 414 avec l'élément flottant 404. Ces boucles d'attache permettent également de régler la longueur des sangles 413, 414. Cela présente notamment pour avantage, notamment en ce qui concerne la partie immergée 403, de pouvoir exercer une tension sur la seconde structure 407 en sorte de courber celle-ci vers l'arrière, ce qui permet de réduire la hauteur de la partie immergée 403 et ainsi d'installer le dispositif de jeu flottant 401 sur un plan d'eau disposant de peu de fond. On constate sur la figure 8 la présence de deux pièces d'attache 417a, 417b agencées sur le bord externe 404c de l'élément flottant 404a. Ces pièces d'attache 417a, 417b permettent d'amarrer le dispositif de jeu flottant 401 par exemple sur le bord d'un bassin, voire d'ajouter des moyens de lestage complémentaires du type poids, notamment lorsque le dispositif de jeu flottant est utilisé sur un plan d'eau fortement agité.We see on these Figures 6 to 8 the presence of two straps 413, 414 whose first ends 413a, 414a are fixed to the upper parts 411a and lower 411b of the sheath 411. The other two ends 413d, 414b are fixed relative to the floating element 404 at the its inner edge 404d as illustrated in particular on the figure 8 . Note the presence of fastening loops 415, 416 for fixing the ends 413b, 414b of the straps 413, 414 with the floating element 404. These fastening loops also adjust the length of the straps 413, 414. This particular for advantage, particularly with regard to the immersed part 403, of being able to exert a tension on the second structure 407 so as to bend the latter towards the rear, which makes it possible to reduce the height of the immersed part 403 and thus of install the floating game device 401 on a body of water with little background. We see on the figure 8 the presence of two attachment pieces 417a, 417b arranged on the outer edge 404c of the floating element 404a. These attachment pieces 417a, 417b make it possible to moor the floating game device 401, for example on the edge of a pool, or even to add additional weighting means of the weight type, in particular when the floating game device is used. on a heavily agitated body of water.

On constate que selon ces différentes conceptions du dispositif de jeu flottant 1, 101, 201, 301, 401 illustré sur les figures 1 à 8, la partie immergée 3, 103, 203, 303, 403 permet dans tous les cas de constituer un volume, notamment sous la forme d'une poche permettant d'augmenter la résistance dans l'eau dudit dispositif de jeu flottant.It can be seen that according to these different conceptions of the floating game device 1, 101, 201, 301, 401 illustrated in FIGS. Figures 1 to 8 the submerged portion 3, 103, 203, 303, 403 allows in all cases to form a volume, especially in the form of a pocket for increasing the resistance in water of said floating game device.

On constate sur ces différentes conceptions que l'élément flottant est mis en oeuvre au moyen d'un boudin qui est par exemple gonflable ou constitué d'une matière flottante sur l'eau. Cet élément flottant 4, 104, 204, 304, 404 est en outre fixé aux première et seconde structures ainsi qu'aux première et seconde surfaces souples. On pourrait bien entendu envisager des variantes de conception de cet élément flottant et prévoir par exemple un élément longiligne souple, en sorte d'être déformé et de constituer par exemple une forme en U ou une forme rectangulaire, ladite matière souple longiligne étant insérée dans un fourreau qui serait fixé auxdites première et seconde structures et auxdites première et seconde surfaces souples.It is noted on these different designs that the floating element is implemented by means of a coil which is for example inflatable or consisting of a floating material on the water. This floating element 4, 104, 204, 304, 404 is further attached to the first and second structures as well as to the first and second flexible surfaces. It is of course conceivable to design variants of this floating element and to provide for example a flexible elongate element, so as to be deformed and to constitute for example a U-shape or a rectangular shape, said elongate flexible material being inserted into a sleeve that would be attached to said first and second structures and said first and second flexible surfaces.

On pourrait également envisager la mise en oeuvre de cet élément flottant en plusieurs parties, par exemple une première partie fixée sur l'un des côtés latéraux de la première et de la seconde structures et un second élément flottant fixé sur l'autre des côtés latéraux de la première et de la seconde structures et un troisième élément flottant disposé en partie arrière du dispositif de jeu flottant et fixé aux première et seconde surfaces souples. On comprend que dans ce cas, l'élément flottant est susceptible de se déformer, ce qui peut tendre à écarter la première structure et la seconde structure. On prévoit pour cela, dans ce cas de conception, un système de rigidification disposé entre les extrémités latérales de la première structure et de la seconde structure, voire entre les éléments flottants, par exemple de sangles rigides ou de tiges semi-rigides, qui évite l'écartement desdits côtés latéraux des première et seconde structures et des éléments flottants.One could also consider the implementation of this floating element in several parts, for example a first part fixed on one of the lateral sides of the first and the second structures and a second floating element fixed on the other of the lateral sides first and second structures and a third floating element disposed at the rear of the floating game device and attached to the first and second flexible surfaces. It is understood that in this case, the floating element is likely to deform, which may tend to separate the first structure and the second structure. In this design case, provision is made for a stiffening system arranged between the lateral ends of the first structure and the second structure, or even between the floating elements, for example rigid straps or semi-rigid rods, which avoids the spacing of said lateral sides of the first and second structures and floating elements.

On peut également envisager des variantes de conception du dispositif de jeu flottant, dans le cadre des revendications, selon lesquelles les structures et les surfaces souples sur la partie émergée et sur la partie immergée sont configurées pour constituer deux jeux différents en sorte que l'inversion du dispositif de jeu flottant permet de jouer à l'un ou à l'autre des deux jeux. Par exemple, sur la base d'une configuration du dispositif de jeu flottant semblable à celles mise en oeuvre sur les figures 1, 2, 3 ou 6, quant à l'élément flottant, aux première et seconde structures et à la première surface souple, on peut envisager que la seconde surface souple ne soit fixée que sur la seconde structure et s'étende dans ce cas dans le plan desdites première et seconde structures. Ainsi, la partie émergée constitue une cage ou un but et la partie immergée constitue un filet de volley.Variations in the design of the floating game device can also be envisaged, in the context of the claims, according to which the structures and the flexible surfaces on the emergent part and on the immersed part are configured to constitute two different sets so that the inversion floating game device allows to play one or the other of the two games. For example, based on a configuration of the floating game device similar to those implemented on the Figures 1, 2 , 3 or 6 as to the floating element, to the first and second structures and to the first flexible surface, it may be envisaged that the second flexible surface is fixed only to the second structure and extends in this case in the plane of said first and second structures. Thus, the emergent part constitutes a cage or a goal and the immersed part constitutes a net of volleyball.

On constate en outre dans les exemples de réalisation illustrés aux figures 1 à 8 et décrits ci-dessus, que la première 5, 105, 205, 305, 405 et seconde 7, 107, 207, 307, 407 structures sont disposées dans un plan plus ou moins perpendiculaire par rapport à l'élément flottant 4, 104, 204, 304, 404 disposé dans le plan de flottaison. On pourrait toutefois prévoir des variantes de conception du dispositif de jeu flottant selon lesquelles les première et seconde structures seraient disposées dans un plan formant un angle avec le plan de flottaison différent de 90° et de préférence compris entre 30° et 150°. dispositif de jeu flottant selon lesquelles les première et seconde structures seraient disposées dans un plan formant un angle avec le plan de flottaison différent de 90° et de préférence compris entre 30° et 150°.In the examples of embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 8 and described above, that the first 5, 105, 205, 305, 405 and second 7, 107, 207, 307, 407 structures are arranged in a plane more or less perpendicular to the floating element 4, 104, 204, 304, 404 disposed in the flotation plane. However, there could be variants of design of the floating game device in which the first and second structures would be arranged in a plane forming an angle with the plane of flotation other than 90 ° and preferably between 30 ° and 150 °. floating game device in which the first and second structures would be arranged in a plane forming an angle with the plane of flotation other than 90 ° and preferably between 30 ° and 150 °.

Claims (17)

  1. Floating game device (1, 101, 201, 301, 401) comprising a submerged part (3, 103, 203, 303, 403), an above-water part (2, 102, 202, 302, 402) and a floating element (4, 104, 204, 304, 404) comprising outer (4c, 104c, 204c, 404c) and inner (4d, 104d, 204d, 404d) edges, the above-water part including a first structure (5, 105, 205, 305, 405) and a first flexible surface (6, 106, 206, 306, 406) supported by that first structure, the floating element constituting a waterline that delimits the submerged part from the above-water part, and the submerged part comprising a second structure (7, 107, 207, 307, 407) and a second flexible surface (8, 108, 208, 308, 408) supported by that second structure, assembly means being configured to keep the first structure and the second structure assembled with the floating element, in a plane forming an angle with said waterline, said floating element having a part that is offset relative to the plane formed by the first and second structures, the second flexible surface being configured on the submerged part to form a resistance means in the water, said floating game device being characterized in that at least one of the first and second flexible surfaces is fixed on one of the outer and inner edges of said part of the floating element offset relative to the plane formed by the first and second structures, such that the force exerted by the water on said offset part of the floating element can be transferred onto the above-water part or the submerged part.
  2. Floating game device (1, 101, 201, 301, 401) according to claim 1, wherein:
    - the floating element (4, 104, 204, 304, 404) has a bowed configuration delimited by two lateral ends (4a, 4b; 104a, 104b; 204a, 204b; 404a, 404b), an inner edge (4d, 104d, 204d, 404d) and an outer edge (4c, 104c, 204c, 404c),
    - the first structure (5, 105, 205, 405) is a first hoop including two ends respectively subject to the two side ends of the floating element;
    - the first flexible surface (6, 106, 206, 406) is configured to be fixed to the first hoop and with one of the inner or outer edges of the floating element, in a stretched position so as to form a cage.
  3. Floating game device (1, 101, 401) according to claim 2, wherein the second structure (7, 107, 207, 407) comprises at least two tubular portions (207a, 207b) respectively subjected to the two side ends of said floating element, the second flexible surface being configured to be fixed to said at least two tubular portions of the second structure and to the inner or outer edge of the floating element, in a stretched position so as to form a volume.
  4. Floating game device (1, 101, 401) according to claim 2, wherein the second structure (7, 107, 207, 407) comprises at least two tubular portions (207a, 207b) respectively subjected to the two lateral ends of the floating element, the second flexible surface being configured to be fixed to the two tubular portions in the plane of the second structure.
  5. Floating game device (1, 101, 401) according to one of claims 3 or 4, wherein the second structure is a second hoop, the second flexible surface (8, 108, 408) being fastened to the second hoop.
  6. Floating game device (1) according to claim 2, wherein the floating element (4) is crescent-shaped and wherein at least one of the first (6) and second (8) flexible surfaces is fixed on the outer edge (4c) of the floating element (4).
  7. Floating game device (101, 201, 401) according to claim 2, wherein the floating element (104, 204, 404) has a toroid portion shape and wherein at least one of the first (106, 206, 406) and second (108, 208, 408) flexible surfaces is fixed on the inner edge (104d, 204d, 404d) of the floating element (104, 204, 404).
  8. Floating game device (101, 201, 401) according to claim 2, wherein a third flexible surface (112, 212, 412) extends toward the inside of the floating element (104, 204, 404) from the inner edge (104d, 204d, 404d) of said floating element, in the waterline.
  9. Floating game device (1, 101, 201, 301, 401) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the assembly means are configured to bend the first (5, 105, 205, 305, 405) and second (7, 107, 207, 307, 407) structures, return means being configured to exert a force on the first structure and on the second structure so as to position them naturally in a perpendicular position relative to the floating element (4, 104, 204, 304, 404).
  10. Floating game device (401) according to claim 9, wherein a tensing system (413, 414, 415, 416) is arranged between the floating element (404) and at least the second structure (407) to curve the second structure relative to the floating element, so as to limit the bulk of said second structure heightwise.
  11. Floating game device (1, 101, 201, 401) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the first structure and the second structure are formed by a single and same flexible hoop (9).
  12. Floating game device (1, 101, 201, 301, 401) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein at least one fastening system (417a, 417b) is configured on the floating element (4, 104, 204, 304, 404) to allow mooring or additional ballasting of said floating element.
  13. Floating game device (1, 101, 201, 301, 401) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the first flexible surface (6, 106, 206, 306) is a net.
  14. Floating game device (1, 101, 201, 301) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the second flexible surface (8, 108, 208, 308) is made from a textile, for example cloth.
  15. Floating game device (1, 101, 201, 401) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein a sheath is fixed to the first (5, 105, 205, 405) and second (7, 107, 207, 407) structures, the floating element (4, 104, 204, 404) being flexible and configured to be inserted into the sheath.
  16. Floating game device according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the floating element is deformable, a stiffening system being configured to stiffen the first and second structures and keep them in a stable position.
  17. Floating game device according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the angle formed between the plane in which the first (5, 105, 205, 305, 405) and second (7, 107, 207, 307, 407) structures are situated and the waterline in which the floating element (4, 104, 204, 304, 404) is situated is comprised is between 30° and 150°.
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