EP2758137A1 - Griff für badmintonschläger und zugehöriges herstellungsverfahren - Google Patents

Griff für badmintonschläger und zugehöriges herstellungsverfahren

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EP2758137A1
EP2758137A1 EP12773045.5A EP12773045A EP2758137A1 EP 2758137 A1 EP2758137 A1 EP 2758137A1 EP 12773045 A EP12773045 A EP 12773045A EP 2758137 A1 EP2758137 A1 EP 2758137A1
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handle
section
cross
racket
central sleeve
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EP2758137B1 (de
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Caroline Gillet
Jérémy ROSSI
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Decathlon SE
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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
    • A63B49/00—Stringed rackets, e.g. for tennis
    • A63B49/02—Frames
    • A63B49/08—Frames with special construction of the handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A63B60/06—Handles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A63B60/06—Handles
    • A63B60/08—Handles characterised by the material
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A63B60/06—Handles
    • A63B60/10—Handles with means for indicating correct holding positions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A63B60/06—Handles
    • A63B60/14—Coverings specially adapted for handles, e.g. sleeves or ribbons

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  • the object of the present invention relates to the field of snowshoes, and more specifically the field of gripping sleeves for snowshoes.
  • the object of the present invention finds a particularly advantageous application in a racket sport such as badminton; a badminton racket having a grip handle according to the present invention provides performance and properties much appreciated by badminton players, including high level players.
  • the Applicant submits that the object of the present invention can also find interesting applications in other sports such as golf.
  • the size and shape of the handle are the same over the entire length of said handle.
  • such sleeves consist of a wooden base on which is wound a grip made of a material of the polyurethane type.
  • the Applicant submits that with this type of traditional grip handle players, including high level players, lose power and accuracy when performing a game movement such as a "smatch".
  • Document KR 2003.88042 proposes, for its part, a solution in which the racket handle includes inlays for the fingers in order to improve the gripping of the racket for its user.
  • WO 9619266 discloses a handle for the handle of sports articles such as golf clubs or tennis rackets.
  • the handle according to this document consists of a tubular body made of an elastomeric material having a parallel-edge recess for receiving the handle and a contoured outer surface which simulates a helically wound adhesive strip.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a simple and effective solution to the aforementioned problems among other problems, problems related to cost and manufacturing being obviously considered in the context of the present invention.
  • One of the technical problems that solves the object of the present invention is therefore to propose a solution for the design and manufacture of a racquet handle which allows including good grip while providing good typing power and good accuracy.
  • the object of the present invention relates to a gripping handle for racket such as for example a badminton racket.
  • racket such as for example a badminton racket.
  • the present invention may also be considered for other rackets such as for example a tennis racket, a squash racket or a golf club.
  • the grip handle has substantially the shape of a truncated cone, each cross sectional section has a substantially elliptical shape.
  • the gripping handle for a racket of the type for example a badminton racket, comprises a central sleeve and a covering layer at least partially covering the central sleeve, the covering zone delimited by the covering of the covering layer around the central sleeve being a so-called gripping zone of which each section in cross section has a substantially elliptical shape, and the gripping zone comprises a first end and a second end opposite the first end, said second end being intended to be connected to a sieve rod or a rigid rod of the racket, and the gripping zone has the shape of a truncated cone that extends over a length greater than half the length of the handle, and the cone truncated is shaped so that the cross section of the first end corresponds to the large base of the truncated cone while the cross section of the second end corresponds to the small base of the truncated cone.
  • the second end is close to the sieve of the racket, while the first end, opposite the second end, is distant from said sieve.
  • the truncated cone is advantageously shaped so that its cross section is larger at the first end than the second end. In other words, the large base of the truncated cone is disposed at the first end, while the small base of the truncated cone is disposed at the second end.
  • the gripping handle object of the present invention, has a specific geometry that is characteristic of the present invention.
  • the thick part of the cone, at the bottom of the handle or "end cap”, allows a good grip; this good grip ensures the strength of the grip for a gain of power during a strike of the wheel, especially during a "smatch", and
  • the player has a racket with a grip handle providing ergonomics and comfort very significant for optimal maneuverability on the upper part of the handle and an optimal power on the lower part of the neck, this while keeping an irreproachable comfort thanks to the conical form.
  • the handle according to the present invention comprises a central sleeve and a covering layer covering at least partially the central sleeve.
  • the overlap zone which is delimited by the covering of the covering layer around the central sleeve is a so-called gripping zone.
  • the covering layer comprises a material such as foam, preferably this foam is a polyurethane foam.
  • the covering layer comprises a material such as injected plastic, preferably this plastic is a plastic of the SESB type.
  • the central sleeve according to the present invention comprises an elongated element having a lower portion and an upper portion; this element comprises sections in cross section each having a substantially polygonal shape over at least a portion of the length of said elongate member, and in particular over the length of the lower portion of said elongate member.
  • the upper portion of the elongate element has cross-sectional sections along its length, each having a substantially oval shape.
  • the cover layer is configured to conform around the polygonal elongate member such that the grip handle has substantially the shape of a truncated cone whose cross-sectional sections each have a substantially elliptical shape.
  • the lower portion may also include cross-sectional sections each having an oval, elliptical or round shape.
  • the handle according to the present invention comprises:
  • the surface of the first ellipse is greater than the surface of the second ellipse.
  • the taper ratio between the first and second major axes is substantially between the order of 1.05 and 1.2.
  • the taper ratio between the first and second minor axes is substantially between about 1.2 and 1.5.
  • the central sleeve is made at least partially of wood.
  • the central sleeve comprises at its upper portion an opening configured to allow the insertion of a rigid rod so as to allow the assembly of the grip handle with the racket.
  • the gripping zone is at least partially covered with a grip.
  • the object of the present invention also relates to a racket, of the type for example badminton racket, comprising a grip handle as described above.
  • the object of the present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a gripping handle for racket such as for example a badminton racket, said gripping handle comprising a central elongated sleeve.
  • the manufacturing method according to the present invention comprises:
  • the elongate central sleeve has a polygonal cross section.
  • the object of the present invention by its geometry and its specific proportions and by the manufacturing technical steps implemented, allows the manufacture and the design of an ergonomic racket handle ensuring a good grip, a good power of strikes and good maneuverability for different types of games such as "smatchs", the flat game or the game net.
  • FIGS. 1A-1B to 5 illustrate two nonlimiting exemplary embodiments and in which:
  • FIG. 1A and 1B each show schematically a longitudinal sectional view of a handle according to a first advantageous embodiment of the present invention
  • FIGS. 2A to 2C each show schematically a cross-sectional view of a handle according to the embodiment of FIGS. 1A and 1B;
  • FIG. 3A and 3B are each schematically a longitudinal sectional view of a handle according to a second advantageous embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4A to 4C each show schematically a cross-sectional view of a handle according to the embodiment of Figures 3A and 3B;
  • FIG. 5 shows an example of embodiment of a racket having a handle according to one or other embodiment of Figures 1A and 1B or 3A and 3B.
  • a racket handle according to two advantageous exemplary embodiments of the present invention as well as the related manufacturing method will now be described in the following with reference to FIGS. 1A-1B to 5.
  • the object of the present invention relates to a gripping handle 100 for racket R of the type, for example a badminton racket R, which comprises a sieve having a sieve rod.
  • the grip handle 100 can also be adapted to any type of racket such as for example a racket type tennis racket or squash racket.
  • the handle 100 according to the present invention comprises:
  • the overlap zone Z which is delimited by the covering of the covering layer 20 around the central sleeve 10 is a so-called gripping zone Z.
  • the cover layer 20 comprises a polyurethane foam.
  • any other equivalent material may be considered in the context of the present invention.
  • the material used can also be an injected plastic of the SESB type. In this case, it is not necessary to provide any grip.
  • the subject of the present invention has the following characteristics:
  • the gripping area Z of the gripping sleeve 100 is in the form of a truncated cone.
  • truncated cone is meant here a cone whose upper part has been truncated.
  • the truncated cone extends over the entire length of the gripping zone Z and over a length greater than half the length of the gripping sleeve 100.
  • the truncated cone extends over a length greater than two thirds of the length of the grip handle 100.
  • the truncated cone is shaped so that the cross section of the first end E1 or ⁇ corresponds to the large base of the cone truncated, while the cross section of the second end E2 or E2 'corresponds to the small base.
  • the cross section is continuously decreasing from the first end E1 or ⁇ to the second end E2 or E2 'which provides an excellent grip.
  • each section S1, S2, S3 and S1 ', S2', S3 'in cross section has a substantially elliptical shape. This ergonomic shape also ensures good grip comfort.
  • the gripping area Z comprises a first E1 or ⁇ end and a second E2 or ⁇ end.
  • the second end, opposite the first end, is intended to be connected directly to the sieve rod and the handle 100 has:
  • FIGS. 1A to 1B, 2A to 2C, 3A to 3B and 4A to 4C show that the cross section SI or SI 'in the form of a first ellipse el or el' presents a larger surface that section S2 or S2 'in cross section taking the form of a second ellipse e2 or e2'.
  • first major axis L1 or L1 'and the first minor axis ll or ⁇ of the first ellipse el or el' respectively have values greater than the second major axis L2 or L2 'and second minor axis 12 or 12' of the second ellipse e2 or e2 '.
  • the ratio of conicity between the first L1 (or L1 ') and the second L2 (or L2 7 ) major axes is substantially between the order of 1.05 and 1, 2, and the taper ratio between the first 11 (or ⁇ ) and second 12 (or 12 ') small axes is substantially between the order of 1.2 and 1.5.
  • the player has a racket with a grip handle offering an ergonomics and comfort very appreciable allowing an optimal maneuverability on the high part of the handle and an optimal power on the lower part of the handle, this while keeping an irreproachable comfort thanks to the conical form.
  • the grip handle 100 and more precisely the gripping zone Z, is at least partially covered with a grip 30, this grip 30 improving the comfort of its user.
  • the material for the covering layer may be an SEBS-type injected plastic. In this case, it is not necessary to provide grip. It is also possible to provide for the use of softer foam than a polyurethane foam.
  • the central sleeve 10 comprises an elongated element:
  • the cover layer 20 is configured to conform around the central sleeve 10 so that the handle 100 has substantially the shape of a truncated cone of which each section S1, S2, S3 or S1 ', S2', S3 'in cross section has a substantially elliptical shape.
  • the present invention provides a specific manufacturing method, which is not illustrated here, but which presents in particular the following steps:
  • the foaming liquid is poured at a temperature of about 45 ° C., this liquid being provided to harden and become a foam at a temperature of between 40 ° and -5 °, cooling said liquid for a period of about 4 minutes.
  • the foam is a polyurethane foam with a hardness of about 25
  • this molding step may consist in injecting a plastic liquid inside the mold, this liquid being configured to harden over time following cooling.
  • the central sleeve 10 comprises at its upper portion an opening 0 configured to allow the insertion of the rigid screen rod T to allow the assembly of the handle handle
  • the sleeves 100 independently of the rest of the racket R, the sieve of the racket being assembled with the handle of the racket by means of the rod T which is inserted into the hole O.
  • this rod T which is glued to the inside of the handle to a depth of about 7 centimeters.
  • the grip handle according to the present invention offers very good handling, a very good grip , and a good comfort, while allowing a good power and a good precision for movements of game such as a "smatch" or a good precision and a good maneuverability for movements of game such as the game flat or the net game.

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EP12773045.5A 2011-09-16 2012-09-14 Griff für badmintonschläger und zugehöriges herstellungsverfahren Active EP2758137B1 (de)

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FR1158266A FR2980115B3 (fr) 2011-09-16 2011-09-16 Manche de prehension pour raquette de badminton et procede de fabrication associe
PCT/FR2012/052070 WO2013038116A1 (fr) 2011-09-16 2012-09-14 Manche de prehension pour raquette de badminton et procede de fabrication associe

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