FR2705034A1 - Device for fastening interchangeable cushions on the frames of billiard tables of the French, US or English type - Google Patents
Device for fastening interchangeable cushions on the frames of billiard tables of the French, US or English type Download PDFInfo
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63D—BOWLING GAMES, e.g. SKITTLES, BOCCE OR BOWLS; INSTALLATIONS THEREFOR; BAGATELLE OR SIMILAR GAMES; BILLIARDS
- A63D15/00—Billiards, e.g. carom billiards or pocket billiards; Billiard tables
- A63D15/04—Billiard tables convertible into other tables, or the like
- A63D15/045—Billiard tables convertible into other tables, or the like into different kinds of billiard tables, e.g. converting a pocket billiard table into a carom billiard table
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63D—BOWLING GAMES, e.g. SKITTLES, BOCCE OR BOWLS; INSTALLATIONS THEREFOR; BAGATELLE OR SIMILAR GAMES; BILLIARDS
- A63D15/00—Billiards, e.g. carom billiards or pocket billiards; Billiard tables
- A63D15/06—Cushions or fastenings therefor
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Abstract
Description
DESCRIPTIF
DISPOSITIF DE FIXATION DE BANDES INTERCHANGWLES SUR
LES CADRES DE BILLARDS DE TYPES FRANCAIS, AMERICAINS OU
ANGLAIS.DESCRIPTION
DEVICE FOR FIXING INTERCHANGLE STRIPS ON
FRAMES OF FRENCH, AMERICAN OR BILLIARD TYPE
ENGLISH.
La présente invention se rapporte à un dispositif permettant un montage et un démontage rapides (quelques secondes) et sans accessoire des bandes de jeu sur les cadres de billard. Elle permet donc de transformer un billard américain ou anglais en billard français (et vice-versa). The present invention relates to a device allowing rapid assembly and disassembly (a few seconds) and without accessories of the game strips on the billiard frames. It therefore makes it possible to transform an American or English pool table into a French pool table (and vice versa).
On connaît actuellement des moyens permettant cette transformation
-FR 2.612.795 = "pièces rapportées bouchant les trous. .We currently know means allowing this transformation
-FR 2.612.795 = "inserts covering the holes.
-FR 2.381.539 = " cadre amovible de jeu..."
-FR2.243.712 = "dipositifs d'obturation escamotables.."
-FR 2.625.912 = "bandes inversables vissées..."
-FR 2.629.357 = "bandes se positionnant à l'intérieur du cadre américain..."
-FR 2.641.705 = "bandes symetriques et cadre sur charnière... "
-ER 2.678.173 = "fixation de bandes specifiques par vissage en partie inférieure..."
-FR 2.678.518 = "bandes interchangeables vissées..."
-FR 2. 678.519 = "bandes amovibles avec moyens de fixation mâles et femelles...".-FR 2.381.539 = "removable game frame ..."
-FR2.243.712 = "retractable shutter devices .."
-FR 2.625.912 = "reversible screwed bands ..."
-FR 2.629.357 = "bands positioned inside the American frame ..."
-FR 2.641.705 = "symmetrical bands and frame on hinge ..."
-ER 2,678,173 = "fixing of specific bands by screwing in the lower part ..."
-FR 2.678.518 = "interchangeable screwed bands ..."
-EN 2. 678.519 = "removable bands with male and female fixing means ...".
Ce dernier système de fixation (non décrit dans la demande de brevet d'invention) est, en fait, constitué d'un dos de bande rigide, portant la bande fixée par vissage et s'insérant entre le cadre et l'ardoise de jeu. This latter fixing system (not described in the patent application) is, in fact, constituted by a rigid strip back, carrying the strip fixed by screwing and fitting between the frame and the game slate. .
Le système de fixation rapide, constitué d'éléments mécaniques du commerce, assure seulement le maintien en position de l'ensemble. Un tel système ne peut pas garantir un rebond de qualité à la bille, lorsqu'elle frappe la bande en caoutchouc. The quick fastening system, made up of commercial mechanical elements, only keeps the assembly in position. Such a system cannot guarantee a quality rebound in the ball when it hits the rubber band.
En effet, seul un ensemble, (constitué de la bande, de son support et du cadre de billard) complètement solidarisé, sans jeu et rigide peut donner ce résultat. Indeed, only a set, (consisting of the strip, its support and the billiard frame) completely secured, without play and rigid can give this result.
Or, la qualité du rebond est une caractéristique importante d'un billard. Mais ces dispositifs présentent les inconvénients suivants
- qualité de jeu médiocre,
- esthétique de jeu discutable et très différente des standards traditionnels,
- utilisation de matériel de démontage (tournevis, clés, matériel spécifique),
- temps et/ou complexité de transformation importants.The quality of the rebound is an important characteristic of a pool table. However, these devices have the following drawbacks
- poor quality of play,
- questionable game aesthetics and very different from traditional standards,
- use of dismantling equipment (screwdriver, keys, specific equipment),
- significant transformation time and / or complexity.
La présente invention vise à supprimer ces inconvénients. Elle permet en effet
- d'installer sur le billard, la bande de jeu strictement adaptée à celle-ci en forme et dimension.The present invention aims to eliminate these drawbacks. It allows indeed
- install on the billiards, the game strip strictly adapted to it in shape and size.
(Exemples= bande quadrangulaire pour bille de f 62 en billard français, bande triangulaire pour bille de 1 57 en billard américain, bande en L pour bille de f 50, 8 en billard anglais, toute autre combinaison existante ou à venir). (Examples = quadrangular band for ball of f 62 in French billiards, triangular band for ball of 1 57 in American billiards, L-band for ball of f 50, 8 in English billiards, any other existing or future combination).
- de conserver exactement 1 'esthétique d'un jeu de billard conventionnel (à modèle de gamme identique) par un système noyé dans la matière et totalement invisible. - to keep exactly the aesthetics of a conventional billiard game (with an identical range model) by a system embedded in the material and completely invisible.
- de ne recourir à aucun accessoire ou outil pour réaliser la transformation. - not to use any accessory or tool to carry out the transformation.
- de changer les bandes de jeu en quelques dizaines de secondes. Celles-ci étant repérées individuellement pour faciliter leur positionnement. - to change the game bands in a few tens of seconds. These are identified individually to facilitate their positioning.
L'invention sera bien comprise. Ses avantages et caractéristiques ressortiront lors de la description de deux exemples non limitatifs de réalisation, en référence aux dessins annexés. The invention will be well understood. Its advantages and characteristics will become apparent during the description of two nonlimiting exemplary embodiments, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
La figure 1 est une vue de dessus d'un billard américain ou anglais. Il est constitué d'un cadre (1) et de 6 bandes (2). Chaque bande est constituée d'une âme en bois supportant un profil en caoutchouc et recouverte d'un tissu. Figure 1 is a top view of an American or English pool table. It consists of a frame (1) and 6 bands (2). Each strip consists of a wooden core supporting a rubber profile and covered with a fabric.
Le jeu américain ou anglais se pratique avec 15 billes numérotées ou de couleur et une bille blanche. The American or English game is played with 15 numbered or colored balls and a white ball.
Le but du jeu est de faire tomber les billes numérotées ou de couleur dans les poches (ou trous) situés entre les bandes en les frappant à 1 'aide de la bille blanche. La comptabilisation des billes ainsi gagnées donne le score du jeu. The object of the game is to drop the numbered or colored balls into the pockets (or holes) located between the strips by hitting them with the white ball. The accounting of the balls thus won gives the score of the game.
La figure 2 est une vue de dessus d'un billard français (ou carambole). Il est constitué d'un cadre (1) et de 4 bandes (3). Celles-ci ferment complètement la surface de jeu. Figure 2 is a top view of a French billiard (or star fruit). It consists of a frame (1) and 4 bands (3). These completely close the playing surface.
Le jeu français se pratique avec 3 billes (une rouge, deux blanches ou une rouge, une blanche et une jaune). Le but du jeu est de toucher deux billes avec la troisième. chaque double touche compte un point au joueur. The French game is played with 3 balls (one red, two white or one red, one white and one yellow). The object of the game is to hit two balls with the third. each double hit counts the player one point.
L'invention permet d'utiliser le même cadre (1) et de lui adapter soit
- 6 bandes (2) spécifiques au jeu américain ou anglais,
- 4 bandes (3) spécifiques au jeu français.The invention makes it possible to use the same frame (1) and to adapt it either
- 6 bands (2) specific to the American or English game,
- 4 bands (3) specific to the French game.
La figure 3 montre en perspective les éléments constituant l'invention. Il s'agit d'un système de verrouillage, constitué de 2 parties emboitables qui solidariseront les bandes avec le cadre. Ce système comprend:
- une plaquette de verrouillage (4). Elle sera montée et vissée sur la bande de jeu, son profil interieur permettant le verrouillage du système en position de jeu.Figure 3 shows in perspective the elements constituting the invention. It is a locking system, consisting of 2 interlocking parts that will secure the strips with the frame. This system includes:
- a locking plate (4). It will be mounted and screwed onto the play strip, its interior profile allowing the system to be locked in the play position.
- une platine support (5),
- un axe de verrouillage (6),
- un ressort de tension (7),
- une rondelle de butée du ressort (8).- a support plate (5),
- a locking pin (6),
- a tension spring (7),
- a spring stop washer (8).
Une fois assemblées, les pièces (5) (6) (7) (8) constituent un élément unique qui sera monté et vissé à 1 'intérieur du cadre de jeu et appelé "ensemble de verrouillage" dans la suite du texte. Once assembled, the parts (5) (6) (7) (8) constitute a single element which will be mounted and screwed inside the game frame and called "locking assembly" in the following text.
La figure 4 est une vue en coupe de l'invention, présentée en position verrouillée. Figure 4 is a sectional view of the invention, presented in the locked position.
La plaquette (4), portée par la bande, enfourche la tête de l'axe (6), porté par le cadre. L'épaisseur de la plaquette (4) fait sortir l'axe (6) et exerce une tension sur le ressort (7), comprimé entre la platine (5) et la rondelle (8). Cette tension solidarise la plaquette (4) et l'ensemble de verrouillage constitué des pièces (5) (6) (7) (8) et, de ce fait, plaque la bande de jeu contre le cadre. Cet assemblage, sous tension mécanique, garantit une qualité normale de jeu. The plate (4), carried by the strip, straddles the head of the axis (6), carried by the frame. The thickness of the plate (4) brings out the axis (6) and exerts a tension on the spring (7), compressed between the plate (5) and the washer (8). This tension secures the plate (4) and the locking assembly consisting of the parts (5) (6) (7) (8) and, therefore, presses the game strip against the frame. This assembly, under mechanical tension, guarantees a normal quality of play.
La figure 5 est une vue en perspective de l'invention en phase d'assemblage. Le cadre (1) porte plusieurs ensembles de verrouillage (5) (6) (7) (8) répartis sur toute sa périphérie intérieure. La multiplication des ensembles de verrouillage et leur répartition homogène provoque un assemblage correct des bandes (2) ou (3) portant la plaquette (4), sur toute leur longueur. La qualité du jeu est donc normale sur toute la surface du billard
La figure 6 présente en perspective une partie de bande (2) ou (3), assemblée au cadre (1) par l'intermédiaire de l'invention. Il est mis ici en évidence le caractère invisible de l'invention lorsque l'assemblage est réalisé.Figure 5 is a perspective view of the invention in the assembly phase. The frame (1) carries several locking assemblies (5) (6) (7) (8) distributed over its entire inner periphery. The multiplication of the locking assemblies and their homogeneous distribution causes a correct assembly of the bands (2) or (3) carrying the plate (4), over their entire length. The quality of the game is therefore normal over the entire surface of the pool table.
Figure 6 shows in perspective a strip portion (2) or (3), assembled to the frame (1) through the invention. The invisible nature of the invention is highlighted here when the assembly is carried out.
L'esthétique traditionnelle du billard est donc conservée.The traditional aesthetic of billiards is therefore preserved.
La figure 7 présente en perspective une variante possible du système de verrouillage. L'ensemble de verrouillage (5) (6) (7) (8) est remplacé par un aimant permanent (9). La plaquette (4) est remplacée par un profilé plat en acier (10). L'assemblage des bandes (1) est réalisé par collage magnétique du profilé sur les aimants. Le résultat obtenu est identique à celui présenté en figure 6. Figure 7 shows in perspective a possible variant of the locking system. The locking assembly (5) (6) (7) (8) is replaced by a permanent magnet (9). The plate (4) is replaced by a flat steel profile (10). The strips (1) are assembled by magnetic bonding of the profile to the magnets. The result obtained is identical to that presented in FIG. 6.
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| FR9305943A FR2705034B3 (en) | 1993-05-12 | 1993-05-12 | Device for attaching interchangeable strips to billiard frames of French, American or English types. |
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| FR9305943A FR2705034B3 (en) | 1993-05-12 | 1993-05-12 | Device for attaching interchangeable strips to billiard frames of French, American or English types. |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2741678A1 (en) * | 1995-11-27 | 1997-05-30 | Meubles Aubel | Keyed fixing of removable billiard cushions |
| WO2001068202A1 (en) * | 2000-03-14 | 2001-09-20 | Roger Geoffrey Halstead | Pool table |
| US6919116B2 (en) | 2003-10-09 | 2005-07-19 | The Ohio Table Pad Company | Table pad coupling system |
| US7250207B1 (en) | 2003-10-09 | 2007-07-31 | Ohio Table Pad Company | Table pad coupling system |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2741678A1 (en) * | 1995-11-27 | 1997-05-30 | Meubles Aubel | Keyed fixing of removable billiard cushions |
| WO2001068202A1 (en) * | 2000-03-14 | 2001-09-20 | Roger Geoffrey Halstead | Pool table |
| US7211003B2 (en) | 2000-03-14 | 2007-05-01 | Roger Geoffrey Halstead | Pool table |
| US6919116B2 (en) | 2003-10-09 | 2005-07-19 | The Ohio Table Pad Company | Table pad coupling system |
| US7250207B1 (en) | 2003-10-09 | 2007-07-31 | Ohio Table Pad Company | Table pad coupling system |
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