ES1058478U - Golf hole designed for a golf ball - Google Patents

Abstract

Golf hole adapted to the golf ball, of the type arranged in a carpet (12) or suitable surface and in which a ball (11) intervenes that is driven by the player, essentially characterized by being a hollow (4), practiced on a base support, the depth of which is the minimum necessary to allow the lower part of the golf ball (11) to fit into said recess (4), this depth being about 0.4 mm. approximately while its diameter is about 2cm approximately, so the diameter of this hole (4) adjusts to the diameter of the lower third of the golf ball or ball (11) without it (11) coming into contact with the floor line or do it in a minimal way. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Golf hole adapted to the golf ball.

The present invention, as expressed in the set forth in this specification, refers to a golf hole adapted to the golf ball which, due to its design and configuration, notably improves the state of the existing technique.

In recent years golf is changing gradually and what in principle was understood as a game of Elite is now a popular sport with extensive follow-up in TV. However, access to the great golf courses continues being expensive and therefore it is not strange that they have proliferated various articles whose purpose is the practice of golf in a different environment, especially in small outdoor spaces and also in enclosed spaces.

In this framework you can talk about articles designed for adult play but also adapted to a child consumer In all cases, however, the object remains the same as in the original golf game: introduce The ball in a hole.

The most widespread commercial golf game it consists of a wedged platform with a single wedge mouth that incorporates the hole inside. The only purpose of this device is to introduce the ball into the hole and you need have an inclination that allows the necessary space for the hole and allow the ball to fall inside. But there are Other legal background. Only by way of example can you highlight utility model no. 1001166 presenting a "children's golf game" that is specified in various elements -ball, stick, etc.- among which stand out a plurality of identical pieces of truncated cone shape provided with a cavity axial to accommodate the ball, these parts being superimposed to set the hole Also the utility model 1010646 vindicates a "children's golf game" that takes shape in a rectangular frame that acts as a golf course and on which The game unfolds. Utility model no. 1032678 se refers to "a desktop golf game" and changes the concept of the player, who is no longer a person but an activated doll and manipulated by the participant.

Other patents have circumscribed their contribution in The concept of golf hole. In this sense, the utility model no. 257434 presenting a "golf game of lounge "in which this hole is configured by an iron similar to an equilateral triangle and in which it is possible Guess 3 circles, this iron being covered with a surface of plastic material on which a plurality of holes of cylindrical section.

There are other patents that develop various aspects of the game of golf, but, as already mentioned, all they are coincident a design a real hole, that is, similar to the existing hole in the golf courses, in which the ball falls and is completely inserted inside the hollowness practiced in the field. Therefore, the object of game, winning or losing, is contingent upon introducing the ball into the hole.

The purpose of this utility model presents substantially differentiating characteristics with respect to background cited already part of a broader concept that implies new conditions in the game and new goals for the player, adapting the characteristics of the hole to the golf ball. The own characteristics of the hole and the base support or platform in that interlocks allows the player, in addition to introducing the ball in the hole, you can strategically place it in a number of zones or strips from which a score derives. It opens, in this way, the possibility of competing, of adding points depending on the skill and skill of the player.

Thus, the utility model that is recommended is specified in a specific hole whose main novelty is its own configuration already has the minimum depth needed to fit the golf ball or ball, about 0.4 mm. approximately, without it falling completely into the hole. In second instead, the diameter of this hole is about 2 cm approximately way that fits the diameter of the lower third of the ball of Golf. The hole has a visor or barrier on its perimeter edge concentric, with a diameter slightly larger than the ball of golf, "C" shaped, so that it has an opening front that allows the passage of the ball or ball.

The hole described above may be a independent element by itself, but can also form part of a structure as a flat or reduced platform height, of configuration such that it reproduces any form geometric, preferably but not exclusive, semicircular. On the upper face or surface of the platform distinguish a series of radii and reliefs that delimit a division on the surface of said platform and acting, by a side, to stop the ball and on the other to delimit areas of punctuation. For its part, the outer perimeter of this platform incorporates a vertical extension as a visor or barrier in the  segment that matches the back and side of the hole while on the perimeter of the front of the hole and that matches the opening for the passage of the ball presents a slight bulge or relief.

The geometric shape of this platform is interrupted in a segment of its perimeter, coinciding with the frontal part of the hole, from which it is incardine with a prolongation as a longitudinal track, similar in diameter to perimeter of the hole, in whose central part a canalization is opened or  smaller diameter race on which the ball must run. Is track also incorporates a raised edge on its perimeter that delimit the play area.

This platform is also expected to present various concentric areas, being in the internal area where arrange the hollow as a hole, while the areas remaining concentric are basically flat, presented all these areas a perimeter barrier as described and the reliefs and  radios described above.

In principle it is understood that there is only one hole on each platform, but the arrangement of several holes in the same support structure of older dimensions. Obviously, each hole maintains the characteristics and the configuration described above and incorporates the extension or track through which the golf ball slides.

The separation elements described, that is, vertical barriers or visors, spokes and reliefs perimeter - intervene decisively to delimit different scoring areas in which the golf ball or ball It can stop. Thus, the purpose of the player is not just put the ball in the golf hole, but place it in strategic areas that will give you a certain score.

The hole support platform can incorporate, at a point on its surface whose fixed location is not relevant, a slightly raised support to locate a flag Signaling.

Since the object of this game is to introduce the golf ball in the corresponding hole or, where appropriate, get the highest score by placing the ball in the areas of limited score, it is essential to ensure that the above Ball can move with maximum ease. To do this, the platform  It is located in a hollow, similar in size to yours own, practiced in a segment of carpet or similar, so that the above platform is at the same level as the platform itself carpet fitted in it. In this way the golf ball does not find no difference in its path.

In order to facilitate the understanding of the innovation that is claimed here, some sheets are attached with some drawings, which must be analyzed and considered by way of example only and without any limitation or restrictive. It should be noted that these drawings have determined that the support platform is semicircular configuration, which of fact is the most logical to practice this game, but as already referenced above, does not limit in any case Any other geometric configuration.

Figure 1- View of the golf hole vindicate

Figure 2.- Top view of the golf hole

Figure 3- Front section of the pit track Golf

Figure 4.- Side section of the golf hole

Figure 5.- Detail shot of the golf hole

According to figure 1, figure 2 and the Figure 4, the object of this utility model is a hole (4) for play golf characterized primarily by being adapted to the golf ball. Specifically it is characterized because its depth is the minimum necessary to allow the part Bottom of the golf ball (11) fits into said hole. Of this mode, the depth of this hole (4) is expected to be about 0.4 Mm approximately while its diameter is about 2 cm approximately so that it fits the diameter of the third Bottom of the golf ball (11). The hole (4), which is part of a geometric platform (7), which in this example is semicircular, has a concentric visor or barrier on its perimeter edge (5), of a diameter slightly larger than the golf ball, in "C" shape. This barrier (5) thus has an opening front that allows the passage of the ball (11) and separates the hole (4) of the rest of the flat surface of the platform (7).

This platform (7) flat or reduced height, and Geometric configuration is the base support of the hole (4) and adopt, this example a semicircular shape similar to a D inverted, so that in the circular part of its perimeter, coinciding with the back and side of the hole, it rises a vertical extension (8) as a barrier or visor while that on the straight perimeter edge, coinciding with the front from the hole, a front relief or protuberance (6) is configured that delimit the platform. On the top face of this platform (7) a series of radii (10) and reliefs that delimit a division on the surface of said platform and that allow establish different areas of its surface, so that each of these zones or stripes assumes a different score when the Ball or ball (4) stops inside. In addition, both the barrier (8) such as the reliefs and spokes (10) of the platform (7) they serve to slow the course of the ball (11). This platform (7) extends, on the straight front edge of its outer perimeter coinciding with the front of the hole (4) and the opening of the barrier or visor (5) for the passage of the ball (11), in a longitudinal segment as a track (3), of similar diameter to perimeter of the hole (4) and which serves as an access route for the travel of the ball (11). In the central part of this segment longitudinal (3) a regatta (2) of smaller diameter is opened, which is in fact, the channel on which the ball must run (4), as it is described in detail in figure 3. This track (3) also incorporates in its perimeter an edge (1) in relief that delimits the game Zone. For its part, the platform described (7) incorporates a support (9) for locating a tray or similar element of signaling.

Figure 5 explicitly describes and Detailed configuration of the claimed hole. The hole (4), in itself, it is part of the base of the platform (7) and its Depth and diameter dimensions are necessary and accurate to allow the ball or ball (11) to fit in the hole (4) but without touching the ground or, at most, with slight contact, such and Indicates the drawing. In this way, the ball (11) is seated in the hole (4) without risk of rebound. The hole (4) also has some Radii (13) in relief acting on the golf ball. The same visor (5), of diameter also adjusted to the diameter of the ball (11) act to stop it. As detailed in this figure, the carpet (12) has enough space to fit the platform (7) or base support the hole (4), so that the surface of this platform (7) is at the same level as the carpet (12), allowing the easy movement of the ball.

It is not considered necessary to extend this description so that any subject matter expert understands the scope of the invention and the advantages derived therefrom. The materials, shape, size and arrangement of the elements will be susceptible of variation, as long as it does not alter the Essentiality of the invention. The terms of this report must be always taken in a broad and non-limiting sense. It's fundamental Review that the hole support platform configuration does not is limited in any way or adjusted to a certain form geometric

Claims (8)

1. Golf hole adapted to the golf ball, of the type that is arranged in a carpet (12) or suitable surface and in which a ball (11) is intervened that is driven by the player, characterized essentially by being a hollow ( 4), practiced on a base support, whose depth is the minimum necessary to allow the lower part of the golf ball (11) to fit into said hole (4), this depth being about 0.4 mm. approximately while its diameter is approximately 2 cm, so the diameter of this hole (4) is adjusted to the diameter of the lower third of the golf ball (11) without it (11) coming into contact with the ground line or do it in a minimal way. 2. Golf hole adapted to the golf ball according to the preceding claim, characterized essentially in that this hole (4) has a concentric visor or barrier (5) on its perimeter edge, of a diameter slightly greater than the golf ball, in the form of "C", so that this barrier (5) has a front opening that allows the ball (11) to pass, while separating the hole (4) from the rest of the flat surface of the platform ( 7) in which the aforementioned hole (4) is located, which also has raised radii (13) that act on the golf ball. 3. Golf hole adapted to the golf ball according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that the platform (7) flat or of reduced height, and of geometric configuration, preferably although not exclusively semicircular, has part of its edge perimeter, specifically the edge located on the back and side of the hole (4), a vertical extension (8) as a barrier or visor while in another segment of the perimeter edge, specifically the one located on the front of the hole (4) a front relief or protuberance (6) that delimits the platform is configured. 4. Golf hole adapted to the golf ball, according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that the platform (7) has, on its upper face, a series of spokes (10) and reliefs that alter the flat surface thereof and delimit a division of said surface in different zones or strips. 5. Golf hole adapted to the golf ball according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that the platform (7) extends, at the front edge of its outer perimeter, coinciding with the front part of the hole (4), in a longitudinal segment as a track (3), of a diameter similar to the perimeter of the hole (4) and in whose central part a race (2) of smaller diameter is opened as a channel on which the ball (4) slides, incorporating this same track (3), in its perimeter, a border (1) in relief that delimits the playing area. 6. Golf hole adapted to the golf ball according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that the platform (7) incorporates a support (9) for locating a bandelora or similar signaling element. 7. Golf hole adapted to the golf ball, according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that the same platform (7) can incorporate different holes (7) in its surface and can also incorporate various barriers or vertical extensions (8) located concentrically that divide the surface of said platform into various sections or areas, the internal area being the one that has the hollow as a hole (4), while the remaining concentric areas are flat except for the reliefs and corresponding radios (10). 8. A golf hole adapted to the golf ball according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that the platform (7) is embedded in a hole made in the carpet (12) or similar, so that the surface of this platform (7 ) is at the same level as the carpet (12), allowing easy movement of the ball (11).