ES2212869B1 - HOLE TO PLAY GOLF. - Google Patents

Abstract

The object of this patent is a hole to play golf formed by a circular platform or disc (10), of low height and fitted in a carpet (8), whose surface is divided into three concentric areas or tracks, being two (3 ) and (6) flat while the third, central, has a depression or hole (1). The perimeter of the two major concentric areas (3) and (6) incorporates a relief (5) that protrudes from the flat disk, occupying the entire outer perimeter and, occupying approximately half the perimeter of the intermediate concentric area (3); the rest is made up of a vertical extension (4) or barrier. The perimeter surrounding the hole (1) incorporates a vertical extension (2), leaving an opening for the passage of the ball. The disc incorporates a slightly raised support (7) for the flag. When the disk has a smaller diameter (11) it has only two concentric areas.

Description

Hole to play golf.

The present invention, as expressed in the set forth in this specification, refers to a hole for play golf that, by design and configuration, improves notably similar articles in the market and opens up new possibilities to practice this kind of game both in open and closed spaces.

It is evident that the known game practice as "golf" it has become widespread and has reached the category of sport, participating in numerous competitions International This popularity has led to the creation of similar games suitable for both children and children adult, so that game design has proliferated desktop and equipment to play golf in confined spaces dimensions, and even inside homes. In this sense It is worth mentioning utility model no. 1001166 of the company Juguetes Falomir SA presenting a "children's golf game" which is specified in a series of elements - balls, stick, etc. - among which a plurality of identical pieces of truncated conical shape provided with an axial cavity to house the ball, these pieces being superimposed to configure the hole. Also the utility model 1010646 of the company Geyper SAL presents a "children's golf game" that takes place 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.

Apart from this legal background, it is possible mention that other patents or utility models have developed new types of holes or holes to practice the game of golf, being these antecedents those that can have a greater incidence in the proposal of this request. In fact, the object of this invention patent is none other than a new type of hole that allows to play golf both in open spaces and in spaces closed and limited, such as a living room or a terrace, with the particularity that this hole allows incorporating new game possibilities, always keeping the central axis location of a ball or ball inside the aforementioned hole by the impulse exerted with a cane, stick or other element or half drive.

If this hole concept is analyzed specifically, in utility model no. 257434 presents a "game of lounge golf "in which this hole is configured by a plate similar to an equilateral triangle and in which it is It is possible to guess 3 circles, this iron being covered with a surface of plastic material on which a plurality of holes of cylindrical section. The game is about place the ball in one of these circles, varying the score according to its position. Continuing with the concept of hole, the utility model 1030212 presents a "device for the game of golf "while the invention patent refers to a "hole device for the game of golf". The first one refers to a hole applied to recreational machines and is specified in a wedge-like body whose surface can incorporate a series of sinuosities and that incorporates a hole through which the ball falls. The second file is specified in two sheets of material flexible that, conveniently handled, folded and secured with pins and other elements, make up a hole. There is also a already commercialized device that is used for golf in interior rooms and which is preferably destined to a adult audience This device consists of a platform inclined as a wedge with a single mouthpiece that incorporates the hole inside. The sole purpose of this device is insert the ball into the hole and you need to have an inclination that allow the necessary space for the hole and allow the fall of the ball inside.

All these references, although clearly linked to the game of golf, do not imply any impediment to request this invention patent, since what is intended is to create a new device that acts as a hole and whose object is to collect the ball or ball that the participating person drives with any means, providing as a main novelty that this device is configured as a flat platform that does not need depth to retain the ball and that incorporates a series of protrusions or reliefs as edges and vertical extensions that act as visors or walls that delimit different areas of the aforementioned platform, these areas being decisive for the
Game development.

The purpose of this patent is therefore a device for the practice of golf or other games that have for purpose the introduction of a ball in a hole or hole, being said ball driven by a traditional golf club or other means that allow channeling enough force to move the ball in the desired direction. It is understood, therefore, that this momentum it can be executed by any means or object, including the The user's own hand, not in any case claimed by this patent.

Thus, this invention patent is specified on a flat or reduced height platform, shaped as a disk, which contains three concentric circular areas, being in the internal area in which a hole is arranged as a hole, while the remaining two concentric areas are completely flat.

Each of the concentric circular areas of larger diameter has a protuberance on its perimeter or relief protruding from the flat disc and acting as a brake to stop the ball, while fulfilling a decisive function to effectively delimit each of these areas or tracks concentric This bulge or relief is prolonged complete on the outer perimeter of the platform while in the intermediate concentric area occupies approximately half of the perimeter, since the rest of this perimeter is made up of a vertical extension as a barrier. This same Vertical extension as a barrier is also located in the perimeter of the third concentric area, this being the most internal platform or disk. In this case, the barrier is not total but partial since there is an opening that allows the step of the ball so that it enters the hole that occupies the center of this central concentric area.

Thanks to these separation elements located on the perimeter of each concentric zone, that is, the reliefs and the vertical extensions, the ball acquires new mobility possibilities and can stop in different areas of the platform or game disc, such that the player you will get a different score depending on the area in which it is left withheld the ball.

This patent contemplates a variation of this platform or disk that is specified in a disk of smaller diameter and which has only two concentric circular areas, one interior where hollowness is located and a single area surrounding. In this case, the perimeter of this area incorporates a segment with the bump or relief and another segment with the vertical extension as a barrier, both segments being, about half of the entire perimeter. The area central has the same characteristics as those of the disk or major platform

This way you have two devices or flat disk-like platforms to develop the game, one with a larger diameter and three concentric areas and another with a lower diameter and two concentric areas. In the regulation of game, which is not described or detailed in this patent, is contemplated the inclusion of three or more pieces or discs to play, remaining arranged these disks on a carpet surface or similar to facilitate the movement of the ball. In fact, each disk is located in a hollow, 7 dimensions similar to the disc itself, practiced on the carpet, so that the disc is at the same level that the carpet itself, embedded in it. In any case, the inclusion of reliefs and barriers allows to delimit some Scoring zones and define the position of the ball.

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.

Figure 1- View of the platform or disk of major diameter

Figure 2.- Cut of the platform or disk of larger diameter

Figure 3- View of the platform or minor disk diameter

Figure 4.- Cut of the platform or disk of smaller diameter

Figure 5.- Plan of the layout of the platforms or disks during the game

According to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the object of this patent is a hole to play golf that configured as a circular platform (10) to 20 disc mode, of low height, whose surface is divided into three areas or zones concentric, two of which (3) and (6) are flat by way of tracks, while the third, located in the center of the disc or platform, presents a depression or hollow as a hole (1). The two concentric circular areas of greater diameter (3) and (6) they have on their perimeter a protuberance or relief (5) that protrudes from the flat disk, so that this bulge or relief (5) extends completely on the outer perimeter of the platform (10) while in the intermediate concentric area  occupies approximately half of the perimeter. The rest of this perimeter is made up of an extension (4) arranged in vertical sense that acts as a barrier or visor. As to the third concentric area, occupied by the hole (1) and located in the center of the platform (10), the perimeter of the platform incorporates also a vertical extension (2) for the most part, leaving an opening that allows the passage of the ball (9) to the hole (1). The platform or disk (10) has, at one point of its surface whose fixed location is not relevant, of a support slightly raised (7) to locate a signaling flag. The platform or disc (10) described is located on a surface carpet (8) or similar to facilitate the movement of the ball (9), so that the disc (10) is embedded in a hollow practiced on the carpet (8), being this hollow of dimensions similar to the above disc (10). Thus, the disk (10) It is at the same level as the carpet (8) and the ball (9) moves perfectly following the path marked by the impulse received.

Figure 3 and Figure 4 describe the platform or disk of smaller size (11), of features very similar to those described above, although with some difference, which is specified in that this second platform or disk (11) has a smaller diameter, having only two areas concentric circular, a first and innermost one that presents a depression for the hole (1) and a single surrounding area or area (3). The perimeter surrounding the hole (1) incorporates an extension vertical or visor (2), leaving an opening for the passage of the ball (9). The perimeter of the second zone (3) is divided, since a sector incorporates the vertical extension or barrier (4) and the rest it presents a slight undulation or relief (5). This platform too incorporates a support (7) slightly raised to locate a signaling flag.

Figure 5 describes, only in a way informative, a possible distribution of various platforms or discs (10) and (11) on a carpet surface (8) or similar, of such that the ball (9), by means of the necessary impulse, is slide over the carpet (8) to enter the above disks. From here, and in accordance with the rules of the game, as  stop the ball in one area or another of the disc or fall into the corresponding hole, the player will have a certain score. In order to facilitate the path of the ball (9), and as referenced above, each disk (10) (11) is embedded in a hole practiced on the carpet (8), so that the edge or perimeter of the disc is at the same level as the surface of the carpet.

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 this does not imply alteration in the essentiality of the invention. The terms in which it has written this report should always be taken in the sense Broad and not limiting.

Claims (7)

1. Hole to play golf, of the type that is arranged on a suitable carpet or surface (8) and in which a ball (9) is intervened that is driven by the player, essentially characterized by being formed by a circular body as of platform or disc (10), of low height, whose surface is divided into three concentric areas or areas, two of which (3) and (6) are flat as tracks, while the third, located in the center of the disc or platform (10), has a depression or hollow as a hole (1). 2. A hole for playing golf, according to the preceding claim, essentially characterized in that the two concentric circular areas of greater diameter (3) and (6) have a protuberance or relief (5) on their perimeter that protrudes from the flat disc, of such that this protuberance or relief (5) extends completely in the outer perimeter of the platform, while in the intermediate concentric area (3) occupies approximately half of the perimeter. 3. Hole for playing golf, according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that the rest of the perimeter of the intermediate zone (3) is formed by an extension (4) arranged vertically as a barrier or visor. 4. Hole for playing golf, according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that the perimeter of the third concentric area, occupied by the hole (1) and located in the center of the platform (10), also incorporates an extension (2) vertical for the most part, leaving an opening for the passage of the ball (9) to the hole (1). 5. Hole for playing golf, according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that the disc incorporates a slightly raised support (7) where a signaling flag is coupled. 6. A hole for playing golf, according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that when the claimed disk has a smaller diameter (11), it has only two concentric circular areas, a first and more internal one presenting a depression that forms the hole (1) and a single surrounding area or area (3), such that the perimeter surrounding the hole (1) incorporates a vertical extension or visor (2), leaving an opening for the passage of the ball while the Perimeter of the second zone (3) is divided, since one sector incorporates the vertical extension or barrier (4) and the rest has a slight undulation or relief (5). 7. A hole for playing golf, according to the preceding claims, essentially characterized in that each disc (10) and (11) is embedded in a hole, of a dimension similar to the corresponding disc, made in the carpet (8) or similar, of so that the above disc (10) and (11) is at the same level as the carpet (8).