FR2466065A1 - APPARATUS FOR VISUALIZING THE RESULTS OF SPORTS COMPETITIONS - Google Patents

Abstract

THE INVENTION RELATES TO A PORTABLE OR EXPOSABLE APPARATUS FOR MECHANICAL VISUALIZATION OF THE RESULTS OF SPORTS COMPETITIONS INCLUDING A FIXED PART CONSISTING OF A FRONT PLATE LV DRILLED WITH A SERIES OF HOLES FOR FIXING MOVABLE ELEMENTS BEARING THE NAMES OF SPORTING TEAMS , OR Z BEARING NUMBERS INTENDED TO COMPOSED OF NUMBERS OF GOALS OR POINTS, AND OF A REAR PLATE LR DRILLED WITH HOLES FOR THE STORAGE OF MOBILE ELEMENTS V OR Z NOT USED, THESE TWO PLATES BEING JOINED BY ONE PLATE MEDIAN GP. THE DEVICE MAKES QUICK AND EASY UPDATE OF THE STATE OF THE MOST VARIOUS SPORTS COMPETITIONS.

Description

The present invention relates to an apparatus for

  establish the classification of participants in competi-

sports.

The classification of participants in sports competitions

tives is generally presented in the form of tables, the best known version of which is the reproduction

printed in the press.

  But, for many sports enthusiasts, this re-

presentation is not satisfactory because it does not

  not compare with other matches of the same kind.

The object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for

reil allowing to present in a simple, fast way

and reliable, the classification of participants in competitions

sports titions.

  This object is achieved by an apparatus of the kind defined at the start, characterized by at least two plates IV and LR joined together, the front plate IV being provided with rows of longitudinal and transverse holes separated by different intervals or equal and the rear plate IR being provided with rows of longitudinal and transverse holes separated by equal intervals, and by a plurality of independent elements V or Z carrying words or numbers

which, taken from the so-called IR rear plate

  serve, can be inserted in the holes of the plate

  that before IV said situation according to the state

current competition.

  A preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the apparatus comprises at least one support plate G 'inserted between the front and rear plates IV and LR Another embodiment of the invention is characterized in that that the three plates IV, GP and IR are replaced by a single plate whose front face is provided with rows of longitudinal holes

  and transverse separated by different intervals

annuity or equal and the rear face of which is provided with rows of longitudinal and transverse holes

separated by equal intervals.

  The advantage offered by the invention is that the class-

  ment of participants in a sports competition can appear at any time thereof by simple displacement of the independent elements, rapid and safe operation due to the ease with which these elements can be removed from the holes in the back plate, called the reserve plate, to put them in

  those of the front plate, called situation.

The invention is described below in detail in detail.

referring to two preferred, non-limiting examples of embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings in which: - Figure 1 shows the front face of the device - Figure 2 shows the rear face of this same device; - Figure 3 shows a partial perspective view of the apparatus of Figures 1 and 2;

- Figure 4 shows, schematically, two elements

  mobile device parts; - Figure 5 shows the front face of another embodiment of the invention comprising a more developed situation table; and

  - Figure 6 shows the rear face of the device

reil of FIG. 5. FIG. 1 represents, by way of example, the front face of the apparatus according to the invention indicating the competitive situation existing, at the thirtieth match of the 1977/78 season, between various football teams. ball of the Federal Republic of Germany The apparatus represented is a pocket model whose

dimensions must not exceed those of a docu-

  usual such as a driving license, for example, to be able to be carried in the pocket, always ready

and f & cile to seize. The table is therefore limited to in-

state the goals and points achieved by the di-

for the teams on the list.

The fixed and immutable part R of the table contains the title of the table, the frames surrounding the various

compartments, the sequence numbers 1 to 18 correspond

dant, on the one hand to the names of the teams, and on the other hand

the number of goals and points scored by them.

  The moving parts are made up of movable elements bearing the names of the teams and the series

  numbers from 0 to 9 allowing the various combinations

  sounds. After each match, the names of the teams as well as the number combinations are changed

in accordance with the results of these matches. The ele-

  items bearing the names must have two holes in the perforated plate, while those bearing

numbers should only have one, which appears

  clearly on the unoccupied spaces of the

table of figure-1.

  FIG. 2 represents the rear face of the apparatus of FIG. 1, constituted by a perforated plate

can carry a reserve of digital mobile elements

  which will be used to indicate the number of goals or points on the front panel. For each of the digits from 0 to 9, this reserve comprises a double row D0 to D9 of digital elements, in all 42 elements

  by number, which gives, for each of the 18 equi-

pes which can be displayed on the front panel, twice a third the same figure, a sufficient number since the constant fluctuations in the results of the matches constantly release from the table before a certain number of figures which will be replaced on the rear table Figure 3 is a partial perspective view of the device of Figure 1, the front face is shown devoid of movable elements. It does not matter that the perforated plate constituting the

  front of the device has distri-

  steamed, as shown, in a predefined arrangement

completed or regularly distributed over all of its

face. The groups of holes corresponding to the teams, the goals, or the points, may possibly be differentiated by particular colors in order to

  give a better overview.

  The apparatus described will preferably be constituted by a one-piece element made of synthetic material,

for example, by injection molding. But he could-

  ra will also consist of two perforated plates LR and XV glued or welded to a solid intermediate plate GP. The device should be enclosed in a transparent pouch similar to a case for various documents such as a driving license.

or others.

  FIG. 4 represents, schematically, the mobile elements indicating the names of the sports teams V and

  the numbers Z. The fixing lugs of these elements

  should be rounded off to facilitate information.

production and extraction. The thickness of the elements V and Z will depend on the constituent material used

to achieve them.

FIG. 5 represents a more developed variant,

  of the apparatus according to the invention by constituting a mo-

  deluxe model suitable to be, for example, suspended from a wall such as in a meeting room, club, youth hostel, etc. Part 0 of the table on the front of this second device is an extension

and a development of the front of the po model

previous che, giving additional indications

such as Sp = number of matches, S = number of vict-

Tires, U = number of draws, N = number of dice

do; followed by the indications already appearing on the first device: Tore = Goals and Punkte = -Points 24660b5 The middle and lower parts M and U of the table give other indications relating to the various matches of the same day. In the middle part M is indicated the date of a series of matches, detailed in the lower part U indicating, for each match, the opposing teams and the results. From one sports day to another, the various confrontations

  results, and their results, are indicated by

  cementing of mobile elements, as previously indicated

for the first device.

  This presentation per sports day can be used

used independently to display results

successful athletic or gymnastic competitions

  health in a team classification and during which

playoffs take place (for example

for the world championships).

FIG. 6 shows the rear face of the apparatus of FIG. 5, similar, on the whole, to the face

rear, shown in Figure 2, of the first unit

  reil, except that due to the largest number of numerical elements required, it carries two rows of each 66 elements of the same number, which gives three times two thirds the same number for each team that can be displayed

  The devices according to the invention can be used

  in many cases of sports competitions, the following list of which gives some idea:

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  1. National Football Championship (such as the

  German championship represented on the-

sins); 2. Provincial Championship of Foot-Ball of Germany, North against South (with two tables as for 1., teams only and numerical elements in nom. Re appropriate); 3. Hand-Ball (as for 1., 14 teams, 3 digits for number of goals greater than 100);

4. Regional Foot-Ball and Hand Championships-

Ball;

5. World Football Championships (with indication-

  tion of sports days and confrontations

by nations, according to the second version of the appa-

  reil - figures 5 and 6 - Fartie U of the table; 6. Cups (French Cup, European Cup, etc., with indication of sports days according to the second version of the device; the various cups being possibly grouped in a single table); 7. National Ice Hockey Championships; 8. Competitions for Olympic Medals; 9. Results of the World Olympic Championships;

10. Results of the World Athletics Championships.

Claims (3)

  1. Apparatus for establishing the classification of parties   cipants in sports competitions, characterized in that it comprises at least two plates (IV and Ia) joined together, the front plate (IV) being provided with rows of longitudinal and transverse holes separated by different or equal intervals and   the rear plate (IR) being provided with holes tudinal and transverse separated by equal intervals, and by a plurality of independent elements   (V or Z) bearing words or numbers which, pre- raised on the back plate (lR) called reserve, can be inserted in the holes of the front plate (LV) called situation in accordance with the state current competition.   2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in what it includes at least one support plate (GP)   inserted between the front and rear plates (LV and Ia).   3. Apparatus according to any of the Claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the three plates (LV, GP and IR) are replaced by a single plate whose   the front panel is provided with rows of long holes tudinal and transverse separated by intervals different or equal and whose back side is view of rows of longitudinal and transverse holes separated by equal intervals