EP2789370A1 - Modular device for game of skill - Google Patents

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EP2789370A1
EP2789370A1 EP14161116.0A EP14161116A EP2789370A1 EP 2789370 A1 EP2789370 A1 EP 2789370A1 EP 14161116 A EP14161116 A EP 14161116A EP 2789370 A1 EP2789370 A1 EP 2789370A1
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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  • the invention relates to a game of skill and more particularly to a modular device for game of skill.
  • the game of skill devices using a ball such as a football ball are generally bulky and difficult to transport. This is particularly the case of football cages as small as they are.
  • the invention provides a device for game of skill to overcome the disadvantages mentioned below.
  • the invention proposes in particular a device for a game of address that can be modulated so as, on the one hand, to be easily transportable and, on the other hand, to offer different configurations of the device to play games of different addresses.
  • a modular device for game of skill comprising a plurality of partially annular modules adapted to be assembled together reversibly to form an open concave housing delimiting a target area.
  • the target area of the device for game of address is defined by the open concave housing formed by the assembly of the modules composing the device.
  • the concave housing can be either only open towards the top of the device, or open at the top and on a lateral portion.
  • the concave housing When the modules are assembled to form a closed ring, the concave housing is open only in a direction defined by the axis of rotation of the ring. In such a case, if the device is placed on the ground, the concave housing is open only upwards.
  • the concave housing When the modules are assembled so as to form only a ring portion, the concave housing is open both in the direction defined by the axis of rotation of the ring and in a radial direction on a portion of the ring. arc without modules. In this way, it is possible to make a football cage for example.
  • the reversibility of the assembly makes it possible to assemble and dismantle the device at will to transport it or to assemble it in a different configuration according to the desired set of addresses.
  • the modules are preferably identical so as to facilitate assembly of the device.
  • Each module comprises a partially annular shape, that is to say a shape defined by two arcs of circles of different radii but subtended by the same angle in the center.
  • each module describes an annular portion extending between two circular arcs subtended by the same center angle between 10 ° and 180 °, and preferably by a center angle of 45 °.
  • the annular portion may cover a more or less important center angle. If a module has large dimensions, such as for example a radial length of about 50 cm, the central angle on which the annular portion extends will be less than 60 ° and preferably less than or equal to 45 ° to reduce the size of the module.
  • the central angle on which the annular portion extends can extend over 180 °.
  • each module may comprise a main face describing the annular portion and two lateral faces each extending in the direction of an arc radius of the annular portion and each arranged orthogonally and at one end of the main face, at least one of the lateral faces of each module comprising at least one receiving housing of an assembly element.
  • the receiving housings provided in at least one of the lateral faces of each module make it possible to insert an assembly element, such as a pin, to laterally fasten two adjacent modules and thus form at least one ring portion.
  • the connecting element may be independent of the lateral faces of the modules.
  • the connecting element may be made in a form complementary to the receiving housing so as to maintain two adjoining adjacent modules and prevent any spacing of the modules in a plane orthogonal to the lateral faces.
  • the assembly element may have a relative U shape with dimensions allowing it to have its part. lower portion inserted into the receiving housing and the two orthogonal side portions to the lower portion sufficiently large to extend beyond the slot and bear against a portion of a side face.
  • At least one lateral face of each module may advantageously comprise an assembly element comprising a projecting lug adapted to cooperate with a receiving housing of an adjacent module so as to laterally join two adjacent modules.
  • the projection lug projecting from the lateral face may comprise a first portion orthogonal to the lateral face intended to be inserted into a receiving housing, and a second portion orthogonal to the first portion, that is to say parallel at the lateral face, coupled to one end of the first portion.
  • the second portion is separated from the side face by the first portion so as to form a stop preventing the adjacent module whose receiving housing cooperates with the assembly pin to move away from the first module in a plane orthogonal to the side faces.
  • a side face may comprise both a receiving housing configured to cooperate with a lug of a side face of an adjacent module and an assembly lug configured to cooperate with a receiving housing of the side face of the adjacent module.
  • each module may also comprise at least one vertical fastening orifice adapted to receive an element such as a pin for securing two adjacent modules in a direction parallel to the plane of the lateral faces.
  • the vertical securing orifices are made in the lateral faces of each module so that they are facing a connection opening of a side face of an adjacent module when two modules are assembled.
  • the two lateral faces of a module each have a triangular shape, the main face of the module extending, on the one hand, between a first side of each of the two lateral faces, and, on the other hand, between a first circular arc and a second circular arc of identical center, of identical center angle and different radii, and each module comprises a concave inner face adjacent to the main face and extending between a second side of each of two lateral faces of the module along the first arc of a circle, so as to form an inner face on the first arc of circle, the radius of the first arc of the circle being smaller than the radius of the second arc of circle, and obtain at least a frustoconical ring part when modules are assembled together.
  • the frustoconical shape of the ring allows, when the ring is closed, to allow a rolling object coming into contact with a module of the device to continue its race into the concave housing if its energy is sufficient to climb the slope and to maintain this object in the concave housing.
  • Each module may advantageously comprise a shoulder on the internal face of the module, the shoulder comprising at least one fixing hole adapted to receive a fixing rod to secure a superposition of at least two modules.
  • the device may also include a circular central tray configured to be inserted into the concave housing.
  • the central plate inserted in the concave housing can thus improve the rigidity of the device.
  • the central plate is configured to be secured to each module. It may comprise for example elements cooperating with the fixing holes of the modules.
  • the central plate may comprise a lower face and an upper face, the upper surface comprising adhesive means for gripping an object having adhesive complementary means.
  • the adhesive means may be a Velcro® strip comprising a a plurality of small flexible hooks adapted to hang the loops of a tennis ball or the cells of a foam ball, for example.
  • the central plate can be made of at least two separate assemblable parts. By dividing the central plate into a plurality of parts, its transport is facilitated.
  • At least one module may comprise at least one depression adapted to receive a spherical object.
  • the depressions are preferably made on the main face of the module.
  • the depressions provide additional target areas.
  • the device may advantageously comprise lids adapted to cover the depressions of the modules so as to form a flat module main face.
  • the lids cooperating with the depressions thus make it possible to reversibly modulate the configuration of the modules and therefore the device to provide a variable number of target zones and variable forms of target zones.
  • the device may have dimensions adapted to the object intended to be housed in the target areas, the target areas comprising the open concave target zone and the depressions.
  • the device and the target areas can thus have small dimensions allowing the realization of a device for game of address according to an embodiment intended to cooperate with beads of the order of a centimeter or a few centimeters or larger dimensions allowing the realization of a device for game of skill according to an embodiment for cooperating with a football.
  • FIG. 1 is schematically presented a perspective view of a module 1 of a modular device for game of skill according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the module 1 comprises a main face 2, two lateral faces 3 and 4 and an inner face 5 defining a frustoconical ring portion.
  • Each lateral face 3 and 4 comprises a triangular shape with a first side, respectively referenced 31 and 41, defining an edge of the main face 2, a second side, respectively referenced 32 and 42, defining an edge of the inner face 5, and a third side, respectively referenced 33 and 43, defining a lower edge.
  • the planes in which each of the lateral faces 3 and 4 is oriented include the axis of rotation O of the frustoconical ring whose module 1 defines a portion.
  • the main face 2 is flat. It extends between the first side 31 of the first lateral face 3 and the first side 41 of the second lateral face 4, orthogonal to the planes of the lateral faces 3 and 4.
  • the main face 2 is further delimited radially by a first circular arc C 1 and a second circular arc C 2 .
  • the center of the two circular arcs C 1 and C 2 is identical and coincides with the axis of rotation O.
  • the radius R 1 of the first arc C 1 is smaller than the radius R 2 of the second arc C 2 .
  • the main face 2 thus defines an annular surface portion.
  • the inner face 5 is adjacent to the main face 2 and has a ridge 51 common with the main face 2.
  • the inner face 5 extends between the second side 32 of the first side face 3 and the second side 42 of the second face
  • the inner face 5 has a concave shape and extends along the first arc C 1 .
  • Module 1 thus defines a frustoconical ring portion.
  • the first lateral face 4 comprises receiving receptacles 6 adapted to cooperate with lugs 7 for assembling an adjacent module.
  • the second lateral face 4 comprises projecting lug pins 7 intended to cooperate with receptacles 6 for receiving another adjacent module.
  • the receiving housing 6 of a first module 1 cooperate with the lugs 7 of a second module assembly 1 while the lugs 7 of the first module 1 cooperate with the receiving housing 6 of the second module 1.
  • the figure 2 represents a bottom view of two modules 1 of the figure 1 adjacent and assembled together.
  • the receiving housing 6 in the form of an open slot on the third side 33 of the first side face 3 is made to allow the insertion of a first portion 71 of a lug 7 assembly.
  • each projection lug 7 projecting from the second lateral face 4 extends orthogonally to the second lateral face 4 and has a dimension in a direction parallel to the plane of the second lateral face 4 allowing its insertion into a accommodation 6 reception.
  • each lug 7 assembly comprises a second portion 72 extending orthogonally to the first portion 71, that is to say parallel to the second lateral face 4.
  • the second portion 72 is separated from the second lateral face 4 by the first portion 71 so as to form a stop preventing two adjacent modules 1 from moving apart from one another in a plane orthogonal to the lateral faces 3 and 4.
  • the device comprises side faces of modules provided only receiving housing, and assembly elements independent of the side faces and made in a form complementary to the receiving housing of in order to maintain two contiguous adjacent modules and prevent any spacing of the modules in a plane orthogonal to the lateral faces.
  • the independent assembly elements may for example have a U-shaped relative shape with dimensions allowing them to have a lower part inserted into the receiving housing and two orthogonal side portions to the lower part sufficiently large to extend beyond slots of receiving housing and bear against a portion of a side face.
  • the lateral faces of the modules comprise both at least one receiving housing configured to cooperate with a lug of a lateral face of an adjacent module and at least one lug. assembly configured to cooperate with a receiving housing of the side face of the adjacent module.
  • each side face 3 and 4 of a module 1 comprise vertical fastening orifices 8.
  • the fastening orifices 8 are made in such a way that a fastening orifice 8 of the first lateral face 3 of a first module 1 is opposite a fastening orifice 8 of the second lateral face 4 of a second module 1. adjacent to the first module 1 as shown on the figure 2 .
  • the fastening orifices 8 cooperate with pins or screws 9 and nuts 10 as illustrated in FIG. figure 2 so as to prevent any movement in a plane parallel to the planes of the lateral faces 3 and 4.
  • the inner face 5 of a module 1 comprises a shoulder 11 made from an edge 52 opposite to the edge 51 common to the inner face 5 and the main face 2.
  • the shoulder 11 extends over the entire length of the inner face 5.
  • the shoulder 11 is projecting and extends orthogonally to the inner face 5 towards the axis of rotation O.
  • the shoulder 11 comprises a return 12 parallel to the inner face 5 and disposed on the free end 110 of the shoulder 11.
  • the shoulder 11 comprises in this embodiment a fixing orifice 13 for fixing the module 1 to a central plate 14 as illustrated for example on the figure 3 .
  • the figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a modular game of skill device according to a first embodiment.
  • modules 1 having a main face 2 defining an annular surface portion covering an angle ⁇ of 45 ° are assembled together in a same plane orthogonal to the lateral faces 3 and 4 of each module 1 so as to form a closed frustoconical ring with a concave housing open upwards.
  • the central plate 14 is made in one part and has a circular shape with dimensions adapted to insert the central plate 14 in the concave housing 15.
  • the central plate 14 comprises peripheral orifices 16 configured to be placed opposite the fixing orifices 13 modules 1. Once the orifices peripherals 16 of the central plate 14 positioned opposite the fixing holes 13 of the modules 1, the central plate 14 can be secured to the modules 1 by means of screws and nuts for example.
  • the central plate 14 has recesses 17 so as to save material and thus reduce production costs.
  • the plate is made in the form of a solid disk, or when it is covered with an adhesive surface such as a Velcro strip so as to maintain the housing an object which is introduced therein and comprising additional adhesive means.
  • the figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of a flexible game of skill device according to a second embodiment.
  • twelve modules 1 having a main face 2 defining an annular surface portion covering an angle ⁇ of 45 ° are assembled together so as to form a football cage with a concave housing 18 open towards the front and the top.
  • three frustoconical ring portions 19, 20 and 21 are superimposed, the three frustoconical ring portions 19 to 21 being formed of a different number of modules 1.
  • the first ring portion 19 comprises six adjacent modules 1 assembled together in the same plane orthogonal to the lateral faces 3 and 4 of the modules 1 which compose it.
  • the six assembled modules 1 define a 270 ° portion of a frustoconical ring and a 90 ° opening.
  • the second ring portion 20 is superimposed on the first ring portion 19.
  • the second ring portion 20 comprises four adjacent modules assembled together in the same plane orthogonal to the side faces 3 and 4 of the modules 1 which compose it.
  • the four assembled modules 1 thus define a 180 ° portion of a frustoconical ring.
  • the third ring portion 21 is superimposed on the second ring portion 20.
  • the third ring portion 21 comprises two adjacent modules assembled together in the same plane orthogonal to the side faces 3 and 4 of the modules 1 that compose it.
  • the two assembled modules 1 thus define a 90 ° portion of a frustoconical ring.
  • the superposition of the three portions of rings 19 to 21 allows for a concave housing 18 open forwards with a vertical wall on a portion of the device.
  • This vertical wall makes it possible to offer a stopping surface which is higher than the internal face 5 of a module 1 of the first ring portion 19 and to produce a device having a shape of a football cage.
  • the fixing holes 8 of the superposed modules 1 are aligned so as to insert fixing rods 22.
  • the peripheral orifices 16 of the main plate 14 are also aligned with the fixing holes 8 of the modules 1 of the first ring portion 19 so that the fixing rods 22 also pass through the peripheral orifices 16. In this way, the central plate 14 and the three superimposed ring portions 19 to 21 are held together.
  • the figure 5 schematically illustrates a top view of a modular device for game of skill according to a third embodiment.
  • the device comprises two modules 1 having a main face 2 defining an annular surface portion covering an angle ⁇ of 180 °.
  • the two modules 1 are assembled together so as to form a frustoconical ring with a concave housing 23 open only upwards.
  • each module 1 comprises three depressions 24 shaped to allow the reception of a spherical object such as a ball or ball according to the dimensions of the device.
  • a central plate 14 can be inserted as needed in the concave housing 23.
  • the device of the figure 5 may comprise removable covers configured to cover the depressions 24 of the modules so as to form a main face 2 of flat module.
  • the covers thus make it possible to reversibly modulate the configuration of the modules 1 and the device to provide a variable number of target zones and variable target zone shapes.
  • modules have the same dimensions.
  • the modules have different dimensions, including an angle at the center ⁇ different from one module to another.
  • a module may for example have a radial length, that is to say a length of the third side 33 and 43 of the lateral faces 3 and 4, of about 50 cm, and an angle at the center ⁇ on which the annular portion between 10 ° and 90 °, in particular 45 ° as illustrated on the Figures 1 to 4 .
  • the module may for example have a radial length, that is to say a length of the third side 33 and 43 of the lateral faces 3 and 4, of about 10 cm, and an angle at the center ⁇ on which extends the annular portion between 75 ° and 180 °, as illustrated in particular on the figure 5 .
  • the device is configured to include a superposition of a plurality of closed rings so as to define a concave housing of cylindrical shape larger or smaller.
  • the invention thus makes it possible to produce a flexible device for an easily portable game of skill and having different possible configurations for playing games of different addresses.

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Dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse comprenant une pluralité de modules (1) partiellement annulaires aptes à être assemblés ensemble de manière réversible pour former un logement concave ouvert (15, 18, 23) délimitant une zone cible.Modular game device comprising a plurality of partially annular modules (1) able to be assembled together in a reversible manner to form an open concave housing (15, 18, 23) delimiting a target area.

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L'invention concerne un jeu d'adresse et plus particulièrement un dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse.The invention relates to a game of skill and more particularly to a modular device for game of skill.

Les dispositifs pour jeu d'adresse utilisant une balle telle qu'une balle de football sont généralement encombrants et difficilement transportables. C'est le cas notamment des cages de football aussi petites soient-elles.The game of skill devices using a ball such as a football ball are generally bulky and difficult to transport. This is particularly the case of football cages as small as they are.

Il est connu des cages de football pliables de taille réduite, mais celles-ci ne présentent pas une bonne tenue au sol et présentent une certaine fragilité.It is known collapsible football cages of reduced size, but they do not have a good ground resistance and have a certain fragility.

De plus, les dispositifs généralement connus pour des jeux d'adresse utilisant une balle ne présentent aucune possibilité de modulation de forme, que le dispositif soit prévu pour une balle de petites dimensions comme une bille ou de grandes dimensions comme une balle de football. Il n'est donc possible de jouer que d'une seule manière à ces jeux d'adresse.In addition, generally known devices for games of skill using a ball have no possibility of modulation of form, that the device is provided for a small ball as a ball or large as a football ball. It is therefore possible to play only one way to these games of skill.

L'invention propose un dispositif pour jeu d'adresse permettant de pallier les inconvénients mentionnés ci-dessous. L'invention propose notamment un dispositif pour jeu d'adresse modulable de manière à, d'une part, être facilement transportable et, d'autre part, offrir des configurations différentes du dispositif pour jouer à des jeux d'adresse différents.The invention provides a device for game of skill to overcome the disadvantages mentioned below. The invention proposes in particular a device for a game of address that can be modulated so as, on the one hand, to be easily transportable and, on the other hand, to offer different configurations of the device to play games of different addresses.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, il est proposé dans un mode de réalisation un dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse comprenant une pluralité de modules partiellement annulaires aptes à être assemblés ensemble de manière réversible pour former un logement concave ouvert délimitant une zone cible.According to one aspect of the invention, it is proposed in one embodiment a modular device for game of skill comprising a plurality of partially annular modules adapted to be assembled together reversibly to form an open concave housing delimiting a target area.

La zone cible du dispositif pour jeu d'adresse est définie par le logement concave ouvert formé par l'assemblage des modules composant le dispositif. Selon le nombre de modules utilisé et la configuration d'assemblage des modules le logement concave peut être soit uniquement ouvert vers le haut du dispositif, soit ouvert vers le haut et sur une portion latérale.The target area of the device for game of address is defined by the open concave housing formed by the assembly of the modules composing the device. Depending on the number of modules used and the assembly configuration of the modules the concave housing can be either only open towards the top of the device, or open at the top and on a lateral portion.

Lorsque les modules sont assemblés de manière à former un anneau fermé, le logement concave est ouvert seulement dans une direction définie par l'axe de rotation de l'anneau. Dans un tel cas, si le dispositif est posé sur le sol, le logement concave est ouvert uniquement vers le haut.When the modules are assembled to form a closed ring, the concave housing is open only in a direction defined by the axis of rotation of the ring. In such a case, if the device is placed on the ground, the concave housing is open only upwards.

Lorsque les modules sont assemblés de manière à ne former qu'une portion d'anneau, le logement concave est ouvert à la fois selon la direction définie par l'axe de rotation de l'anneau et selon une direction radiale sur une portion d'arc dépourvue de modules. De cette manière, il est possible de réaliser une cage de football par exemple.When the modules are assembled so as to form only a ring portion, the concave housing is open both in the direction defined by the axis of rotation of the ring and in a radial direction on a portion of the ring. arc without modules. In this way, it is possible to make a football cage for example.

La réversibilité de l'assemblage permet de monter et de démonter à volonté le dispositif pour le transporter ou l'assembler selon une configuration différente selon le jeu d'adresse souhaité.The reversibility of the assembly makes it possible to assemble and dismantle the device at will to transport it or to assemble it in a different configuration according to the desired set of addresses.

Les modules sont préférentiellement identiques de manière à faciliter l'assemblage du dispositif.The modules are preferably identical so as to facilitate assembly of the device.

Chaque module comprend une forme partiellement annulaire, c'est-à-dire une forme définie par deux arcs de cercles de rayons différents mais sous-tendus par un même angle au centre.Each module comprises a partially annular shape, that is to say a shape defined by two arcs of circles of different radii but subtended by the same angle in the center.

De préférence, chaque module décrit une portion annulaire s'étendant entre deux arcs de cercle sous-tendus par un même angle au centre compris entre 10° et 180°, et de préférence par un angle au centre de 45°.Preferably, each module describes an annular portion extending between two circular arcs subtended by the same center angle between 10 ° and 180 °, and preferably by a center angle of 45 °.

Selon les dimensions du module, la portion annulaire peut couvrir un angle au centre plus ou moins important. Si un module possède de grandes dimensions, telles que par exemple une longueur radiale d'environ 50 cm, l'angle au centre sur lequel s'étend la portion annulaire sera inférieur à 60° et de préférence inférieur ou égal à 45° pour réduire l'encombrement du module.Depending on the dimensions of the module, the annular portion may cover a more or less important center angle. If a module has large dimensions, such as for example a radial length of about 50 cm, the central angle on which the annular portion extends will be less than 60 ° and preferably less than or equal to 45 ° to reduce the size of the module.

En revanche si le module possède des dimensions plus petites, comme par exemple une longueur radiale d'environ 10 cm, l'angle au centre sur lequel s'étend la portion annulaire peut s'étendre sur 180°.However, if the module has smaller dimensions, such as a radial length of about 10 cm, the central angle on which the annular portion extends can extend over 180 °.

Avantageusement, chaque module peut comprendre une face principale décrivant la portion annulaire et deux faces latérales s'étendant chacune dans la direction d'un rayon d'arc de la portion annulaire et disposées chacune orthogonalement et à une extrémité de la face principale, au moins une des faces latérales de chaque module comportant au moins un logement de réception d'un élément d'assemblage.Advantageously, each module may comprise a main face describing the annular portion and two lateral faces each extending in the direction of an arc radius of the annular portion and each arranged orthogonally and at one end of the main face, at least one of the lateral faces of each module comprising at least one receiving housing of an assembly element.

Les logements de réception prévus dans au moins une des faces latérales de chaque module permettent d'insérer un élément d'assemblage, tel qu'un ergot, pour solidariser latéralement deux modules adjacents et ainsi former au moins une portion d'anneau.The receiving housings provided in at least one of the lateral faces of each module make it possible to insert an assembly element, such as a pin, to laterally fasten two adjacent modules and thus form at least one ring portion.

L'élément d'assemblage peut être indépendant des faces latérales des modules. L'élément d'assemblage peut être réalisé sous une forme complémentaire des logements de réception de manière à maintenir deux modules adjacents accolés et empêcher tout écartement des modules dans un plan orthogonal aux faces latérales.The connecting element may be independent of the lateral faces of the modules. The connecting element may be made in a form complementary to the receiving housing so as to maintain two adjoining adjacent modules and prevent any spacing of the modules in a plane orthogonal to the lateral faces.

Par exemple, si les logements sont réalisés sous la forme d'une fente ouverte sur un côté des faces latérales d'un module, l'élément d'assemblage peut posséder une forme relative en U avec des dimensions lui permettant d'avoir sa partie inférieure insérée dans les logements de réception et les deux parties latérales orthogonales à la partie inférieure suffisamment grande pour s'étendre au-delà de la fente et être en appui contre une partie d'une face latérale.For example, if the housings are made in the form of an open slot on one side of the lateral faces of a module, the assembly element may have a relative U shape with dimensions allowing it to have its part. lower portion inserted into the receiving housing and the two orthogonal side portions to the lower portion sufficiently large to extend beyond the slot and bear against a portion of a side face.

Au moins une face latérale de chaque module peut avantageusement comprendre un élément d'assemblage comportant un ergot en saillie apte à coopérer avec un logement de réception d'un module adjacent de manière à solidariser latéralement deux modules adjacents.At least one lateral face of each module may advantageously comprise an assembly element comprising a projecting lug adapted to cooperate with a receiving housing of an adjacent module so as to laterally join two adjacent modules.

L'ergot d'assemblage en saillie de la face latérale peut comprendre une première portion orthogonale à la face latérale destinée à être insérée dans un logement de réception, et une seconde portion orthogonale à la première portion, c'est-à-dire parallèle à la face latérale, couplée à une extrémité de la première portion. La seconde portion est séparée de la face latérale par la première portion de manière à former une butée empêchant le module adjacent dont le logement de réception coopère avec l'ergot d'assemblage de s'écarter du premier module dans un plan orthogonal aux faces latérales.The projection lug projecting from the lateral face may comprise a first portion orthogonal to the lateral face intended to be inserted into a receiving housing, and a second portion orthogonal to the first portion, that is to say parallel at the lateral face, coupled to one end of the first portion. The second portion is separated from the side face by the first portion so as to form a stop preventing the adjacent module whose receiving housing cooperates with the assembly pin to move away from the first module in a plane orthogonal to the side faces.

Une face latérale peut comprendre à la fois un logement de réception configuré pour coopérer avec un ergot d'une face latérale d'un module adjacent et un ergot d'assemblage configuré pour coopérer avec un logement de réception de la face latérale du module adjacent.A side face may comprise both a receiving housing configured to cooperate with a lug of a side face of an adjacent module and an assembly lug configured to cooperate with a receiving housing of the side face of the adjacent module.

Les deux faces latérales de chaque module peuvent également comprendre au moins un orifice de solidarisation verticale apte à recevoir un élément tel qu'un pion pour solidariser deux modules adjacents dans une direction parallèle au plan des faces latérales.The two lateral faces of each module may also comprise at least one vertical fastening orifice adapted to receive an element such as a pin for securing two adjacent modules in a direction parallel to the plane of the lateral faces.

Les orifices de solidarisation verticale sont réalisés dans les faces latérales de chaque module de sorte qu'ils soient en regard d'un orifice de solidarisation d'une face latérale d'un module adjacent lorsque deux modules sont assemblés.The vertical securing orifices are made in the lateral faces of each module so that they are facing a connection opening of a side face of an adjacent module when two modules are assembled.

De préférence, les deux faces latérales d'un module possèdent chacune une forme triangulaire, la face principale du module s'étendant, d'une part, entre un premier côté de chacune des deux faces latérales, et, d'autre part, entre un premier arc de cercle et un second arc de cercle de centre identique, d'angle au centre identique et de rayons différents, et chaque module comprend une face interne concave adjacente à la face principale et s'étendant entre un deuxième côté de chacune des deux faces latérales du module le long du premier arc de cercle, de manière à former une face interne sur le premier arc de cercle, le rayon du premier arc de cercle étant plus petit que le rayon du second arc de cercle, et obtenir au moins une partie d'anneau tronconique lorsque des modules sont assemblés ensemble.Preferably, the two lateral faces of a module each have a triangular shape, the main face of the module extending, on the one hand, between a first side of each of the two lateral faces, and, on the other hand, between a first circular arc and a second circular arc of identical center, of identical center angle and different radii, and each module comprises a concave inner face adjacent to the main face and extending between a second side of each of two lateral faces of the module along the first arc of a circle, so as to form an inner face on the first arc of circle, the radius of the first arc of the circle being smaller than the radius of the second arc of circle, and obtain at least a frustoconical ring part when modules are assembled together.

La forme tronconique de l'anneau permet, lorsque l'anneau est fermé, de permettre à un objet roulant arrivant en contact d'un module du dispositif de continuer sa course jusque dans le logement concave si son énergie est suffisante pour monter la pente et de maintenir cet objet dans le logement concave.The frustoconical shape of the ring allows, when the ring is closed, to allow a rolling object coming into contact with a module of the device to continue its race into the concave housing if its energy is sufficient to climb the slope and to maintain this object in the concave housing.

Chaque module peut avantageusement comprendre un épaulement sur la face interne du module, l'épaulement comportant au moins un orifice de fixation apte à recevoir une tige de fixation pour sécuriser une superposition d'au moins deux modules.Each module may advantageously comprise a shoulder on the internal face of the module, the shoulder comprising at least one fixing hole adapted to receive a fixing rod to secure a superposition of at least two modules.

En superposant plusieurs modules il est possible de réaliser une paroi verticale sur au moins une partie du dispositif. Cette paroi verticale permet d'offrir une surface d'arrêt plus haute que la face interne d'un module. Ainsi, il est possible de réaliser un dispositif ayant une forme de cage de football avec une première portion d'anneau ouverte sur l'avant constituée d'une pluralité de modules assemblés dans un même plan orthogonal aux faces latérales des modules, et une pluralité de portions d'anneau supplémentaires superposées sur la première portion de manière à définir une paroi verticale s'étendant au-dessus de seulement une partie de la première portion annulaire.By superimposing several modules it is possible to make a vertical wall on at least a part of the device. This vertical wall provides a stopping surface higher than the inner face of a module. Thus, it is possible to produce a device having a football cage shape with a first portion of open ring on the front consisting of a plurality of modules assembled in the same plane orthogonal to the lateral faces of the modules, and a plurality additional ring portions superimposed on the first portion to define a vertical wall extending over only a portion of the first annular portion.

Il est également possible de superposer et d'assembler plusieurs anneaux fermés de manière à définir un logement concave de forme cylindrique plus ou moins grand.It is also possible to superpose and assemble several closed rings so as to define a concave housing of cylindrical shape larger or smaller.

Le dispositif peut également comprendre un plateau central circulaire configuré pour être inséré dans le logement concave. Le plateau central inséré dans le logement concave peut ainsi améliorer la rigidité du dispositif.The device may also include a circular central tray configured to be inserted into the concave housing. The central plate inserted in the concave housing can thus improve the rigidity of the device.

De préférence, le plateau central est configuré pour être solidarisé avec chaque module. Il peut comprendre par exemple des éléments coopérant avec les orifices de fixation des modules.Preferably, the central plate is configured to be secured to each module. It may comprise for example elements cooperating with the fixing holes of the modules.

Avantageusement, le plateau central peut comprendre une face inférieure et une face supérieure, la surface supérieure comportant des moyens adhésifs permettant d'agripper un objet comportant des moyens complémentaires adhésifs.Advantageously, the central plate may comprise a lower face and an upper face, the upper surface comprising adhesive means for gripping an object having adhesive complementary means.

De cette manière, lorsqu'un objet comprenant des moyens complémentaires adhésifs est mis en contact avec la face supérieure du plateau central, l'objet est maintenu dans le logement concave. Les moyens adhésifs peuvent être une bande velcro® comprenant une pluralité de petits crochets souples aptes à accrocher les boucles d'une balle de tennis ou les alvéoles d'une balle en mousse par exemple.In this way, when an object comprising complementary adhesive means is brought into contact with the upper face of the central plate, the object is held in the concave housing. The adhesive means may be a Velcro® strip comprising a a plurality of small flexible hooks adapted to hang the loops of a tennis ball or the cells of a foam ball, for example.

Le plateau central peut être réalisé au moins en 2 parties distinctes assemblables. En divisant le plateau central en une pluralité de parties, son transport est facilité.The central plate can be made of at least two separate assemblable parts. By dividing the central plate into a plurality of parts, its transport is facilitated.

En outre, il est possible de n'utiliser qu'une partie du plateau central. Par exemple, lorsque les modules du dispositif sont assemblés pour ne former qu'une portion d'anneau, il est possible de n'utiliser qu'une partie du plateau de manière à réduire la surface occupée par le dispositif.In addition, it is possible to use only part of the central plateau. For example, when the modules of the device are assembled to form a portion of ring, it is possible to use only part of the plate so as to reduce the area occupied by the device.

Avantageusement, au moins un module peut comprendre au moins une dépression apte à recevoir un objet sphérique.Advantageously, at least one module may comprise at least one depression adapted to receive a spherical object.

Les dépressions sont réalisées de préférence sur la face principale du module. Les dépressions offrent des zones cibles supplémentaires.The depressions are preferably made on the main face of the module. The depressions provide additional target areas.

Le dispositif peut avantageusement comprendre des couvercles aptes à couvrir les dépressions des modules de manière à former une face principale de module plane.The device may advantageously comprise lids adapted to cover the depressions of the modules so as to form a flat module main face.

Les couvercles coopérant avec les dépressions permettent ainsi de moduler de manière réversible la configuration des modules et donc du dispositif pour offrir un nombre variable de zones cibles et des formes variables de zones cibles.The lids cooperating with the depressions thus make it possible to reversibly modulate the configuration of the modules and therefore the device to provide a variable number of target zones and variable forms of target zones.

Le dispositif peut posséder des dimensions adaptées selon l'objet destiné à être logé dans les zones cibles, les zones cibles comprenant la zone cible concave ouverte et les dépressions. Le dispositif et les zones cibles peuvent ainsi avoir des dimensions réduites permettant la réalisation d'un dispositif pour jeu d'adresse selon un mode de réalisation destiné à coopérer avec des billes de l'ordre du centimètre ou de quelques centimètres ou des dimensions plus importantes permettant la réalisation d'un dispositif pour jeu d'adresse selon un mode de réalisation destiné à coopérer avec une balle de foot.The device may have dimensions adapted to the object intended to be housed in the target areas, the target areas comprising the open concave target zone and the depressions. The device and the target areas can thus have small dimensions allowing the realization of a device for game of address according to an embodiment intended to cooperate with beads of the order of a centimeter or a few centimeters or larger dimensions allowing the realization of a device for game of skill according to an embodiment for cooperating with a football.

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques de l'invention apparaîtront à l'examen de la description détaillée de plusieurs modes de réalisation, nullement limitatifs, et des dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente, de manière schématique, une vue en perspective d'un module d'un dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 représente une vue de dessous de deux modules de la figure 1 adjacents assemblés selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 illustre une vue en perspective d'un dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse selon un premier mode de réalisation ;
  • la figure 4 illustre une vue en perspective d'un dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse assemblé selon un deuxième mode de réalisation ;
  • la figure 5 illustre une vue de dessus d'un dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse selon un troisième mode de réalisation.
Other advantages and characteristics of the invention will appear on examining the detailed description of several modes. in no way limiting, and the appended drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 schematically represents a perspective view of a module of a flexible game of skill device according to one embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 2 represents a bottom view of two modules of the figure 1 adjacent assemblies according to one embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a flexible game of skill device according to a first embodiment;
  • the figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of a modular device for game of skill assembled according to a second embodiment;
  • the figure 5 illustrates a top view of a modular game of skill device according to a third embodiment.

Sur la figure 1 est présentée schématiquement une vue en perspective d'un module 1 d'un dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention.On the figure 1 is schematically presented a perspective view of a module 1 of a modular device for game of skill according to one embodiment of the invention.

Le module 1 comprend une face principale 2, deux faces latérales 3 et 4 et une face interne 5 définissant une portion d'anneau tronconique.The module 1 comprises a main face 2, two lateral faces 3 and 4 and an inner face 5 defining a frustoconical ring portion.

Chaque face latérale 3 et 4 comporte une forme triangulaire avec un premier côté, respectivement référencé 31 et 41, définissant une arête de la face principale 2, un second côté, respectivement référencé 32 et 42, définissant une arête de la face interne 5, et un troisième côté, respectivement référencé 33 et 43, définissant une arête inférieure. Les plans dans lesquels chacune des faces latérales 3 et 4 est orientée comprennent l'axe de rotation O de l'anneau tronconique dont le module 1 défini une portion.Each lateral face 3 and 4 comprises a triangular shape with a first side, respectively referenced 31 and 41, defining an edge of the main face 2, a second side, respectively referenced 32 and 42, defining an edge of the inner face 5, and a third side, respectively referenced 33 and 43, defining a lower edge. The planes in which each of the lateral faces 3 and 4 is oriented include the axis of rotation O of the frustoconical ring whose module 1 defines a portion.

La face principale 2 est plane. Elle s'étend entre le premier côté 31 de la première face latérale 3 et le premier côté 41 de la seconde face latérale 4, orthogonalement aux plans des faces latérales 3 et 4. La face principale 2 est en outre délimitée radialement par un premier arc de cercle C1 et un second arc de cercle C2. Le centre des deux arcs de cercle C1 et C2 est identique et est confondu avec l'axe de rotation O. Le rayon R1 du premier arc de cercle C1 est plus petit que le rayon R2 du second arc de cercle C2. La face principale 2 définit ainsi une portion de surface annulaire.The main face 2 is flat. It extends between the first side 31 of the first lateral face 3 and the first side 41 of the second lateral face 4, orthogonal to the planes of the lateral faces 3 and 4. The main face 2 is further delimited radially by a first circular arc C 1 and a second circular arc C 2 . The center of the two circular arcs C 1 and C 2 is identical and coincides with the axis of rotation O. The radius R 1 of the first arc C 1 is smaller than the radius R 2 of the second arc C 2 . The main face 2 thus defines an annular surface portion.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 1, les deux arcs de cercles C1 et C2 sont sous-tendus par un même angle au centre α de 45°.In the embodiment illustrated on the figure 1 , the two arcs of circles C 1 and C 2 are subtended by the same angle at the center α of 45 °.

La face interne 5 est adjacente à la face principale 2 et possède une arête 51 commune avec la face principale 2. La face interne 5 s'étend entre le deuxième côté 32 de la première face latérale 3 et le deuxième côté 42 de la seconde face latérale 4. La face interne 5 possède une forme concave et s'étend le long du premier arc de cercle C1.The inner face 5 is adjacent to the main face 2 and has a ridge 51 common with the main face 2. The inner face 5 extends between the second side 32 of the first side face 3 and the second side 42 of the second face The inner face 5 has a concave shape and extends along the first arc C 1 .

Le module 1 définit ainsi une portion d'anneau tronconique.Module 1 thus defines a frustoconical ring portion.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 1, la première face latérale 4 comprend des logements 6 de réception aptes à coopérer avec des ergots 7 d'assemblage d'un module adjacent. La seconde face latérale 4 comprend des ergots 7 d'assemblage en saillie destinés à coopérer avec des logements 6 de réception d'un autre module adjacent.In the embodiment illustrated on the figure 1 , the first lateral face 4 comprises receiving receptacles 6 adapted to cooperate with lugs 7 for assembling an adjacent module. The second lateral face 4 comprises projecting lug pins 7 intended to cooperate with receptacles 6 for receiving another adjacent module.

Dans un cas où deux modules possédant une surface annulaire couvrant un angle au centre de 180° sont assemblés, les logements 6 de réception d'un premier module 1 coopèrent avec les ergots 7 d'assemblage d'un second module 1 tandis que les ergots 7 du premier module 1 coopèrent avec les logements 6 de réception du second module 1.In a case where two modules having an annular surface covering an angle at the center of 180 ° are assembled, the receiving housing 6 of a first module 1 cooperate with the lugs 7 of a second module assembly 1 while the lugs 7 of the first module 1 cooperate with the receiving housing 6 of the second module 1.

La figure 2 représente une vue de dessous de deux modules 1 de la figure 1 adjacents et assemblés ensemble. Comme illustré sur les figures 1 et 2, le logement 6 de réception réalisé sous la forme d'une fente ouverte sur le troisième côté 33 de la première face latérale 3 est réalisé de manière à permettre l'insertion d'une première portion 71 d'un ergot 7 d'assemblage.The figure 2 represents a bottom view of two modules 1 of the figure 1 adjacent and assembled together. As illustrated on Figures 1 and 2 , the receiving housing 6 in the form of an open slot on the third side 33 of the first side face 3 is made to allow the insertion of a first portion 71 of a lug 7 assembly.

La première portion 71 de chaque ergot 7 d'assemblage en saillie de la seconde face latérale 4 s'étend orthogonalement à la seconde face latérale 4 et possède une dimension dans une direction parallèle au plan de la seconde face latérale 4 permettant son insertion dans un logement 6 de réception.The first portion 71 of each projection lug 7 projecting from the second lateral face 4 extends orthogonally to the second lateral face 4 and has a dimension in a direction parallel to the plane of the second lateral face 4 allowing its insertion into a accommodation 6 reception.

A l'extrémité de sa première portion 71 opposée à l'extrémité jointe à la seconde face latérale 4, chaque ergot 7 d'assemblage comporte une seconde portion 72 s'étendant orthogonalement à la première portion 71, c'est-à-dire parallèlement à la seconde face latérale 4. La seconde portion 72 est séparée de la seconde face latérale 4 par la première portion 71 de manière à former une butée empêchant deux modules 1 adjacents de s'écarter l'un de l'autre dans un plan orthogonal aux faces latérales 3 et 4.At the end of its first portion 71 opposite the end joined to the second side face 4, each lug 7 assembly comprises a second portion 72 extending orthogonally to the first portion 71, that is to say parallel to the second lateral face 4. The second portion 72 is separated from the second lateral face 4 by the first portion 71 so as to form a stop preventing two adjacent modules 1 from moving apart from one another in a plane orthogonal to the lateral faces 3 and 4.

Bien entendu, on ne sort pas du cadre de l'invention lorsque le dispositif comprend des faces latérales de modules pourvues seulement de logements de réception, et des éléments d'assemblage indépendants des faces latérales et réalisés sous une forme complémentaire des logements de réception de manière à maintenir deux modules adjacents accolés et empêcher tout écartement des modules dans un plan orthogonal aux faces latérales. Les éléments d'assemblage indépendants peuvent par exemple posséder une forme relative en U avec des dimensions leur permettant d'avoir une partie inférieure insérée dans les logements de réception et deux parties latérales orthogonales à la partie inférieure suffisamment grandes pour s'étendre au-delà des fentes des logements de réception et être en appui contre une partie d'une face latérale.Of course, it is not beyond the scope of the invention when the device comprises side faces of modules provided only receiving housing, and assembly elements independent of the side faces and made in a form complementary to the receiving housing of in order to maintain two contiguous adjacent modules and prevent any spacing of the modules in a plane orthogonal to the lateral faces. The independent assembly elements may for example have a U-shaped relative shape with dimensions allowing them to have a lower part inserted into the receiving housing and two orthogonal side portions to the lower part sufficiently large to extend beyond slots of receiving housing and bear against a portion of a side face.

On ne sort pas non plus du cadre de l'invention, lorsque les faces latérales des modules comprennent à la fois au moins un logement de réception configuré pour coopérer avec un ergot d'une face latérale d'un module adjacent et au moins un ergot d'assemblage configuré pour coopérer avec un logement de réception de la face latérale du module adjacent.It is also not within the scope of the invention, when the lateral faces of the modules comprise both at least one receiving housing configured to cooperate with a lug of a lateral face of an adjacent module and at least one lug. assembly configured to cooperate with a receiving housing of the side face of the adjacent module.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures 1 et 2, pour solidariser verticalement deux modules adjacents assemblés ensemble, chaque face latérale 3 et 4 d'un module 1 comprennent des orifices de solidarisation 8 verticale. Les orifices de solidarisation 8 sont réalisés de sorte qu'un orifice de solidarisation 8 de la première face latérale 3 d'un premier module 1 soit en regard d'un orifice de solidarisation 8 de la seconde face latérale 4 d'un second module 1 adjacent au premier module 1 comme illustré sur la figure 2.In the embodiment illustrated on the Figures 1 and 2 , to vertically join two adjacent modules assembled together, each side face 3 and 4 of a module 1 comprise vertical fastening orifices 8. The fastening orifices 8 are made in such a way that a fastening orifice 8 of the first lateral face 3 of a first module 1 is opposite a fastening orifice 8 of the second lateral face 4 of a second module 1. adjacent to the first module 1 as shown on the figure 2 .

Les orifices de solidarisation 8 coopèrent avec des pions ou bien des vis 9 et des écrous 10 comme cela est illustré sur la figure 2 de manière à empêcher tout mouvement dans un plan parallèle aux plans des faces latérales 3 et 4.The fastening orifices 8 cooperate with pins or screws 9 and nuts 10 as illustrated in FIG. figure 2 so as to prevent any movement in a plane parallel to the planes of the lateral faces 3 and 4.

La face interne 5 d'un module 1 comprend un épaulement 11 réalisé à partir d'une arête 52 opposée à l'arête 51 commune à la face interne 5 et à la face principale 2. L'épaulement 11 s'étend sur toute la longueur de la face interne 5. L'épaulement 11 est en saillie et s'étend orthogonalement à la face interne 5 vers l'axe de rotation O. Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 1, l'épaulement 11 comprend un retour 12 parallèle à la face interne 5 et disposé sur l'extrémité libre 110 de l'épaulement 11.The inner face 5 of a module 1 comprises a shoulder 11 made from an edge 52 opposite to the edge 51 common to the inner face 5 and the main face 2. The shoulder 11 extends over the entire length of the inner face 5. The shoulder 11 is projecting and extends orthogonally to the inner face 5 towards the axis of rotation O. In the embodiment illustrated on the figure 1 , the shoulder 11 comprises a return 12 parallel to the inner face 5 and disposed on the free end 110 of the shoulder 11.

L'épaulement 11 comprend dans ce mode de réalisation un orifice de fixation 13 permettant de fixer le module 1 à un plateau central 14 comme illustré par exemple sur la figure 3.The shoulder 11 comprises in this embodiment a fixing orifice 13 for fixing the module 1 to a central plate 14 as illustrated for example on the figure 3 .

La figure 3 illustre une vue en perspective d'un dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse selon un premier mode de réalisation.The figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a modular game of skill device according to a first embodiment.

Dans ce premier mode de réalisation, huit modules 1 possédant une face principale 2 définissant une portion de surface annulaire couvrant un angle α de 45° sont assemblés ensemble dans un même plan orthogonal aux faces latérales 3 et 4 de chaque module 1 de manière à former un anneau tronconique fermé avec un logement 15 concave ouvert vers le haut.In this first embodiment, eight modules 1 having a main face 2 defining an annular surface portion covering an angle α of 45 ° are assembled together in a same plane orthogonal to the lateral faces 3 and 4 of each module 1 so as to form a closed frustoconical ring with a concave housing open upwards.

Le plateau central 14 est réalisé en une partie et possède une forme circulaire avec des dimensions adaptées pour insérer le plateau central 14 dans le logement concave 15. Le plateau central 14 comprend des orifices périphériques 16 configurés pour être placés en regard des orifices de fixation 13 des modules 1. Une fois les orifices périphériques 16 du plateau central 14 positionnés en regard des orifices de fixation 13 des modules 1, le plateau central 14 peut être solidarisé avec les modules 1 au moyen de vis et d'écrous par exemple.The central plate 14 is made in one part and has a circular shape with dimensions adapted to insert the central plate 14 in the concave housing 15. The central plate 14 comprises peripheral orifices 16 configured to be placed opposite the fixing orifices 13 modules 1. Once the orifices peripherals 16 of the central plate 14 positioned opposite the fixing holes 13 of the modules 1, the central plate 14 can be secured to the modules 1 by means of screws and nuts for example.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 3, le plateau central 14 possède des évidements 17 de manière à économiser de la matière et ainsi réduire les coûts de production.In the embodiment illustrated on the figure 3 , the central plate 14 has recesses 17 so as to save material and thus reduce production costs.

Bien entendu, on ne sort pas du cadre de l'invention, lorsque le plateau est réalisé sous la forme d'un disque plein, ou lorsqu'il est recouvert d'une surface adhésive telle qu'une bande velcro de manière à maintenir dans le logement un objet qui y est introduit et comportant des moyens adhésifs complémentaires.Of course, it is not beyond the scope of the invention, when the plate is made in the form of a solid disk, or when it is covered with an adhesive surface such as a Velcro strip so as to maintain the housing an object which is introduced therein and comprising additional adhesive means.

La figure 4 illustre une vue en perspective d'un dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse selon un deuxième mode de réalisation.The figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of a flexible game of skill device according to a second embodiment.

Dans ce deuxième mode de réalisation, douze modules 1 possédant une face principale 2 définissant une portion de surface annulaire couvrant un angle α de 45° sont assemblés ensemble de manière à former une cage de football avec un logement concave 18 ouvert vers l'avant et le haut.In this second embodiment, twelve modules 1 having a main face 2 defining an annular surface portion covering an angle α of 45 ° are assembled together so as to form a football cage with a concave housing 18 open towards the front and the top.

Pour réaliser un dispositif pour jeu d'adresse avec une telle forme, trois portions d'anneau tronconique 19, 20 et 21 sont superposées, les trois portions d'anneau tronconique 19 à 21 étant formées d'un nombre différent de modules 1.To produce a device for a game of skill with such a shape, three frustoconical ring portions 19, 20 and 21 are superimposed, the three frustoconical ring portions 19 to 21 being formed of a different number of modules 1.

La première portion d'anneau 19 comprend six modules 1 adjacents assemblés ensemble dans un même plan orthogonal aux faces latérales 3 et 4 des modules 1 qui le composent. Les six modules 1 assemblés définissent une portion de 270° d'un anneau tronconique et une ouverture de 90°.The first ring portion 19 comprises six adjacent modules 1 assembled together in the same plane orthogonal to the lateral faces 3 and 4 of the modules 1 which compose it. The six assembled modules 1 define a 270 ° portion of a frustoconical ring and a 90 ° opening.

La deuxième portion d'anneau 20 est superposée sur la première portion d'anneau 19. La deuxième portion d'anneau 20 comprend quatre modules adjacents assemblés ensemble dans un même plan orthogonal aux faces latérales 3 et 4 des modules 1 qui le composent. Les quatre modules 1 assemblés définissent ainsi une portion de 180° d'un anneau tronconique.The second ring portion 20 is superimposed on the first ring portion 19. The second ring portion 20 comprises four adjacent modules assembled together in the same plane orthogonal to the side faces 3 and 4 of the modules 1 which compose it. The four assembled modules 1 thus define a 180 ° portion of a frustoconical ring.

La troisième portion d'anneau 21 est superposée sur la deuxième portion d'anneau 20. La troisième portion d'anneau 21 comprend deux modules adjacents assemblés ensemble dans un même plan orthogonal aux faces latérales 3 et 4 des modules 1 qui le composent. Les deux modules 1 assemblés définissent ainsi une portion de 90° d'un anneau tronconique.The third ring portion 21 is superimposed on the second ring portion 20. The third ring portion 21 comprises two adjacent modules assembled together in the same plane orthogonal to the side faces 3 and 4 of the modules 1 that compose it. The two assembled modules 1 thus define a 90 ° portion of a frustoconical ring.

La superposition des trois portions d'anneaux 19 à 21 permet de réaliser un logement concave 18 ouvert vers l'avant avec une paroi verticale sur une partie du dispositif. Cette paroi verticale permet d'offrir une surface d'arrêt plus haute que la face interne 5 d'un module 1 de la première portion d'anneau 19 et de réaliser un dispositif ayant une forme de cage de football.The superposition of the three portions of rings 19 to 21 allows for a concave housing 18 open forwards with a vertical wall on a portion of the device. This vertical wall makes it possible to offer a stopping surface which is higher than the internal face 5 of a module 1 of the first ring portion 19 and to produce a device having a shape of a football cage.

Pour maintenir les trois portions d'anneau 19 à 21 solidaires, les orifices de fixation 8 des modules 1 superposés sont alignés de manière à insérer des tiges de fixation 22. Les orifices périphériques 16 du plateau principal 14 sont également alignés avec les orifices de fixation 8 des modules 1 de la première portion d'anneau 19 de sorte que les tiges de fixation 22 traversent également les orifices périphériques 16. De cette manière, le plateau central 14 et les trois portions d'anneau 19 à 21 superposées sont maintenus ensemble.To keep the three ring portions 19 to 21 integral, the fixing holes 8 of the superposed modules 1 are aligned so as to insert fixing rods 22. The peripheral orifices 16 of the main plate 14 are also aligned with the fixing holes 8 of the modules 1 of the first ring portion 19 so that the fixing rods 22 also pass through the peripheral orifices 16. In this way, the central plate 14 and the three superimposed ring portions 19 to 21 are held together.

La figure 5 illustre de manière schématique une vue de dessus d'un dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse selon un troisième mode de réalisation.The figure 5 schematically illustrates a top view of a modular device for game of skill according to a third embodiment.

Dans ce troisième mode de réalisation, le dispositif comprend deux modules 1 possédant une face principale 2 définissant une portion de surface annulaire couvrant un angle α de 180°. Les deux modules 1 sont assemblés ensemble de manière à former un anneau tronconique avec un logement concave 23 ouvert uniquement vers le haut.In this third embodiment, the device comprises two modules 1 having a main face 2 defining an annular surface portion covering an angle α of 180 °. The two modules 1 are assembled together so as to form a frustoconical ring with a concave housing 23 open only upwards.

Dans ce troisième mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 5, la face principale 2 de chaque module 1 comprend trois dépressions 24 conformées pour permettre la réception d'un objet sphérique tel qu'une bille ou ballon selon les dimensions du dispositif.In this third embodiment illustrated on the figure 5 , the main face 2 of each module 1 comprises three depressions 24 shaped to allow the reception of a spherical object such as a ball or ball according to the dimensions of the device.

Un plateau central 14 peut être inséré au besoin dans le logement concave 23.A central plate 14 can be inserted as needed in the concave housing 23.

Le dispositif de la figure 5 peut comprendre des couvercles amovibles configurés pour couvrir les dépressions 24 des modules de manière à former une face principale 2 de module plane. Les couvercles permettent ainsi de moduler de manière réversible la configuration des modules 1 et du dispositif pour offrir un nombre variable de zones cibles et des formes de zones cibles variables.The device of the figure 5 may comprise removable covers configured to cover the depressions 24 of the modules so as to form a main face 2 of flat module. The covers thus make it possible to reversibly modulate the configuration of the modules 1 and the device to provide a variable number of target zones and variable target zone shapes.

Dans les trois modes de réalisation illustrés sur les figures 3 à 5, les modules possèdent les mêmes dimensions. Bien entendu, on ne sort pas du cadre de l'invention lorsque les modules ont des dimensions différentes, notamment un angle au centre α différent d'un module à un autre.In the three embodiments illustrated on the Figures 3 to 5 modules have the same dimensions. Of course, it is not beyond the scope of the invention when the modules have different dimensions, including an angle at the center α different from one module to another.

Un module peut avoir par exemple une longueur radiale, c'est-à-dire une longueur du troisième côté 33 et 43 des faces latérales 3 et 4, d'environ 50 cm, et un angle au centre α sur lequel s'étend la portion annulaire compris entre 10° et 90°, notamment de 45° comme illustré sur les figures 1 à 4.A module may for example have a radial length, that is to say a length of the third side 33 and 43 of the lateral faces 3 and 4, of about 50 cm, and an angle at the center α on which the annular portion between 10 ° and 90 °, in particular 45 ° as illustrated on the Figures 1 to 4 .

Dans une variante, le module peut avoir par exemple une longueur radiale, c'est-à-dire une longueur du troisième côté 33 et 43 des faces latérales 3 et 4, d'environ 10 cm, et un angle au centre α sur lequel s'étend la portion annulaire compris entre 75° et 180°, comme cela est illustré notamment sur la figure 5.In a variant, the module may for example have a radial length, that is to say a length of the third side 33 and 43 of the lateral faces 3 and 4, of about 10 cm, and an angle at the center α on which extends the annular portion between 75 ° and 180 °, as illustrated in particular on the figure 5 .

Dans un autre mode de réalisation non représenté, le dispositif est configuré de manière à comprendre une superposition d'une pluralité d'anneaux fermés de manière à définir un logement concave de forme cylindrique plus ou moins grand.In another embodiment not shown, the device is configured to include a superposition of a plurality of closed rings so as to define a concave housing of cylindrical shape larger or smaller.

L'invention permet ainsi de réaliser un dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse facilement transportable et présentant différentes configurations possibles pour jouer à des jeux d'adresse différents.The invention thus makes it possible to produce a flexible device for an easily portable game of skill and having different possible configurations for playing games of different addresses.

On notera enfin que l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation précédents et que les éléments d'un mode de réalisation peuvent être combinés à des éléments d'un autre mode de réalisation.Note finally that the invention is not limited to the previous embodiments and that the elements of one embodiment can be combined with elements of another embodiment.

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Dispositif modulable pour jeu d'adresse comprenant une pluralité de modules (1) partiellement annulaires aptes à être assemblés ensemble de manière réversible pour former un logement concave ouvert (15, 18, 23) délimitant une zone cible.Modular game device comprising a plurality of partially annular modules (1) able to be assembled together in a reversible manner to form an open concave housing (15, 18, 23) delimiting a target area. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, dans lequel chaque module (1) décrit une portion annulaire s'étendant entre deux arcs de cercle (C1 et C2) sous-tendus par un même angle au centre (α) compris entre 10° et 180°, et de préférence par un angle au centre (α) de 45°.Device according to claim 1, wherein each module (1) describes an annular portion extending between two circular arcs (C 1 and C 2 ) subtended by the same central angle (α) between 10 ° and 180 °, and preferably by an angle at the center (α) of 45 °. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, dans lequel chaque module (1) comprend une face principale (2) décrivant la portion annulaire et deux faces latérales (3 et 4) s'étendant chacune dans la direction d'un rayon d'arc (R1, R2) de la portion annulaire et disposées chacune orthogonalement et à une extrémité de la face principale (2), au moins une des faces latérales (3) de chaque module (1) comportant au moins un logement (6) de réception d'un élément d'assemblage (7).Device according to claim 2, wherein each module (1) comprises a main face (2) describing the annular portion and two lateral faces (3 and 4) each extending in the direction of an arc radius (R 1 , R 2 ) of the annular portion and each arranged orthogonally and at one end of the main face (2), at least one of the lateral faces (3) of each module (1) comprising at least one housing (6) for receiving an assembly element (7). Dispositif selon la revendication 3, dans lequel au moins une face latérale (4) de chaque module (1) comprend au moins un élément d'assemblage (7) comportant un ergot en saillie apte à coopérer avec un logement (6) de réception d'un module (1) adjacent de manière à solidariser latéralement deux modules (1) adjacents.Device according to Claim 3, in which at least one lateral face (4) of each module (1) comprises at least one connecting element (7) comprising a projecting lug adapted to cooperate with a housing (6) for receiving a module (1) adjacent to laterally secure two modules (1) adjacent. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 3 ou 4, dans lequel les deux faces latérales (3 et 4) de chaque module (1) comprennent au moins un orifice de solidarisation (8) verticale apte à recevoir un élément (9) tel qu'un pion pour solidariser deux modules (1) adjacents dans une direction parallèle au plan des faces latérales (3 et 4).Device according to one of claims 3 or 4, wherein the two side faces (3 and 4) of each module (1) comprise at least one vertical fastening orifice (8) adapted to receive an element (9) such as a pin for securing two modules (1) adjacent in a direction parallel to the plane of the side faces (3 and 4). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 3 à 5, dans lequel les deux faces latérales (3 et 4) d'un module (1) possèdent chacune une forme triangulaire, la face principale (2) du module s'étendant, premièrement, entre un premier côté (31 et 41) de chacune des deux faces latérales (3 et 4), et, deuxièmement, entre un premier arc de cercle (C1) et un second arc de cercle (C2) de centre (O) identique, d'angle au centre (α) identique et de rayons (R1 et R2) différents, et chaque module (1) comprend une face interne (5) concave adjacente à la face principale (2) et s'étendant entre un deuxième côté de chacune (32 et 42) des deux faces latérales (3 et 4) du module (1) le long du premier arc de cercle (C1), le premier arc de cercle (C1) étant plus petit que le second arc de cercle (C2).Device according to one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the two side faces (3 and 4) of a module (1) each have a triangular shape, the main face (2) of the module extending, firstly, between a first side (31 and 41) of each of the two lateral faces (3 and 4), and secondly, between a first arc of circle (C 1 ) and a second circular arc (C 2 ) with the same center ( O ), the same angle at the center (α) and different radii (R 1 and R 2 ), and each module (1) comprises a concave inner face (5) adjacent to the main face (2) and extending between a second side of each (32 and 42) of the two lateral faces (3 and 4) of the module (1) along the first arc of circle (C 1 ), the first arc (C 1 ) being smaller than the second arc (C 2 ). Dispositif selon la revendication 6, dans lequel chaque module (1) comprend un épaulement (11) sur la face interne (5) du module (1), l'épaulement (11) comportant au moins un orifice de fixation (12) apte à recevoir une tige de fixation (22) pour sécuriser une superposition d'au moins deux modules (1).Device according to claim 6, wherein each module (1) comprises a shoulder (11) on the inner face (5) of the module (1), the shoulder (11) having at least one fixing hole (12) adapted to receiving a fixing rod (22) to secure an overlay of at least two modules (1). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un plateau central (14) circulaire configuré pour être inséré dans le logement concave (15, 18, 23).Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises a circular central plate (14) configured to be inserted into the concave housing (15, 18, 23). Dispositif selon la revendication 8, dans lequel le plateau central (15, 18, 23) est configuré pour être solidarisé avec chaque module (1).Device according to claim 8, wherein the central plate (15, 18, 23) is configured to be secured to each module (1). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 8 ou 9, dans lequel le plateau central (15, 18, 23) comprend une face inférieure et une face supérieure, la surface supérieure comportant des moyens adhésifs permettant d'agripper un objet comportant des moyens complémentaires adhésifs.Device according to one of claims 8 or 9, wherein the central plate (15, 18, 23) comprises a lower face and an upper face, the upper surface comprising adhesive means for gripping an object comprising additional adhesive means . Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 8 à 10, dans lequel le plateau central (15, 18, 23) est réalisé au moins en deux parties distinctes assemblables.Device according to one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the central plate (15, 18, 23) is formed at least in two separate parts assembled. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 8 à 11, dans lequel au moins un module (1) comprend au moins une dépression (24) apte à recevoir un objet sphérique.Device according to one of claims 8 to 11, wherein at least one module (1) comprises at least one depression (24) adapted to receive a spherical object. Dispositif selon la revendication 12, comprenant des couvercles aptes à couvrir les dépressions (24) des modules (1) de manière à former une face principale (2) de module (1) plane.Device according to claim 12, comprising covers adapted to cover the depressions (24) of the modules (1) so as to form a main face (2) of module (1) plane.
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