FR2800627A1

FR2800627A1 - Elastic rope game has two adjustable supports to hold ropes at required height and spacing for jumping over

Info

Publication number: FR2800627A1
Application number: FR9914201A
Authority: FR
Inventors: Rachid Hamdadou
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1999-11-05
Filing date: 1999-11-05
Publication date: 2001-05-11

Abstract

A children's game in which two elastic ropes are held at a given height and spacing for jumping over, uses adjustable supports of wood, metal or plastic to hold the ends of the ropes (8). Each support has a foot (1), a telescopic vertical upright (2), a telescopic horizontal cross-member (3) with elastic rope holders (4) on its ends and a handle (5). The shape, dimensions and weight of the supports are such that they are stable in use and can be adjusted by a child.

Description

La présente invention est du domaine du jouet pour enfant, elle concerne un système constitué de deux dispositifs identiques permettant à un enfant seul ou à deux enfants, de s'amuser au jeu de l'élastique, en pouvant régler facilement la hauteur et l'écartement des fils de l'élastique. The present invention is in the field of children's toys, it relates to a system consisting of two identical devices allowing a single child or two children to have fun with the game of elastic, being able to easily adjust the height and the separation of the elastic threads.

Traditionnellement, le jeu de l'élastique se joue à trois fillettes minimum. II consiste à placer un élastique plat d'environ 5 mm de largeur et de 3 mètres de longueur autour des jambes de deux fillettes placées face à face distantes d'environ 2 mètres, ceci forme ainsi deux fils élastiques parallèles pouvant être réglés à différentes hauteurs (cheville, genou, cuisse, etc...), et à différents écartements ( pieds serrés, jambes plus ou moins écartés, etc...). La troisième fillette doit réaliser différentes figures pré-définies en sautant par dessus l'un ou les deux fils élastiques, entre les fils élastiques, sur l'un ou les fils élastiques, etc... ceci sans limite d'imagination en fonction des pratiques locales et temporelles. Lorsqu'une faute est commise dans l'exécution d'une figure, la fillette s'arrête et prend la place d'une des fillettes statiques qui peut ainsi tenter sa chance. Traditionally, the game of elastic is played by at least three girls. It consists in placing a flat elastic band of about 5 mm in width and 3 meters in length around the legs of two little girls placed face to face, distant about 2 meters, this thus forms two parallel elastic threads which can be adjusted to different heights (ankle, knee, thigh, etc ...), and at different distances (tight feet, legs more or less apart, etc ...). The third girl must perform different pre-defined figures by jumping over one or two elastic threads, between the elastic threads, on one or the elastic threads, etc ... this without limit of imagination depending on the local and temporal practices. When a fault is committed in the execution of a figure, the little girl stops and takes the place of one of the static little girls who can thus try her luck.

L'invention permet de substituer les deux fillettes statiques par un jouet constitué de deux dispositifs identiques (figures 1 et 2) ou non et permettant de régler facilement, et de manière stable, les fils de l'elastique à des hauteurs et des écartements nécessités par le jeu. Ainsi, fillette seule ou encore deux fillettes, désirant se distraire en répétant leurs figures au jeu de l'élastique pourront s'y exercer sans difficulté. The invention makes it possible to replace the two static little girls with a toy made up of two identical devices (Figures 1 and 2) or not and making it possible to easily and stably adjust the threads of the elastic to the required heights and spacings through play. Thus, a young girl alone or even two young girls, wishing to be entertained by repeating their figures with the play of the rubber band will be able to practice it without difficulty.

Selon l'invention, chacun des deux dispositifs, pouvant être réalisé suivant esthétique différente, aura des même caractéristiques techniques. According to the invention, each of the two devices, which can be produced according to different aesthetics, will have the same technical characteristics.

Chaque dispositif comporte sept parties : un pied ), un montant vertical une traverse horizontale (3), deux supports a élastique (4), une poignée (5), Une articulation entre le pied et le montant vertical (6), Un verrou (7). Each device has seven parts: a foot), a vertical upright, a horizontal crosspiece (3), two elastic supports (4), a handle (5), A joint between the foot and the vertical upright (6), A lock ( 7).

L'élastique (8) utilisé aura une grande souplesse. Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention - Les figures 1 et 2 représentent le principe général de l'invention. La figure 1 montrant le système pour une position basse et serrée de l'élastique et la figure 2 montrant le système pour une position haute écartée de l'élastique. The elastic (8) used will have great flexibility. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention - Figures 1 and 2 show the general principle of the invention. Figure 1 showing the system for a low and tight position of the elastic and Figure 2 showing the system for a high position away from the elastic.

- La figure 3 représente selon un mode particulier de réalisation, le dispositif vue de face, dans sa position de transport. - Figure 3 shows according to a particular embodiment, the device viewed from the front, in its transport position.

- La figure 4 représente le dispositif coupe suivant AA (figure 3). - Figure 4 shows the sectional device along AA (Figure 3).

- La figure 5 représente le dispositif en coupe dans sa position d'utilisation. - La figure 6 représente le montant vertical (2) en coupe détaillée. - Figure 5 shows the device in section in its position of use. - Figure 6 shows the vertical upright (2) in detailed section.

- La figure 7 représente le dispositif vue de face, dans sa position d'utilisation pour une position basse et serrée de l'élastique. - Figure 7 shows the device seen from the front, in its position of use for a low and tight position of the elastic.

- La figure 8 représente le dispositif vue de face, dans sa position d'utilisation pour une position haute et écartée de l'élastique. - Figure 8 shows the device seen from the front, in its position of use for a high position and away from the elastic.

En référence à ces dessins, les caractéristiques des éléments du dispositif sont les suivantes Les caractéristiques du pied (1) font que sa géométrie, ses dimensions, sa matière et sa masse permettent d'assurer la stabilité de l'élément dans toutes les positions possibles lors de son utilisation alors qu'il est en contact avec le sol. II présentera une bonne surface d'adhérence avec le sol et résistera à l'effort horizontal engendré par la tension des élastiques durant le jeu. Sa matière et sa masse concilieront de manière optimum légèreté d'un jeu manipule par un enfant et contraintes liées à la stabilité de l'élément lors de utilisation. Le pied recevra par l'intermédiaire d'une articulation le montant vertical en un point favorisant la stabilité. Deux crochets (13) permettent en variante de (4) de supporter l'élastique pour une position très basse. With reference to these drawings, the characteristics of the elements of the device are as follows. The characteristics of the foot (1) mean that its geometry, its dimensions, its material and its mass make it possible to ensure the stability of the element in all possible positions. when in use while in contact with the ground. It will have a good grip surface with the ground and will resist the horizontal force generated by the tension of the elastic bands during the game. Its material and its mass will optimally reconcile the lightness of a game handled by a child and constraints related to the stability of the element during use. The foot will receive via a joint the vertical upright at a point promoting stability. Two hooks (13) allow as a variant of (4) to support the elastic for a very low position.

Les caractéristiques du montant vertical (2) permettent de supporter la traverse horizontale (3) et de permettre de positionner cette traverse à différente hauteurs et de l'y maintenir. Le montant est constitué de plusieurs tubes qui s'emboîtent et coulissent formant un montant télescopique dont le plus petit tube supporte la traverse. Un système composé d'une bague intérieure à frottement (10) permet le maintient des tubes en toute position lorsqu'ils sont déployés . Un système de butées (11) permet de guider et de limiter le mouvement des tubes afin qu'ils ne se déboîtent pas. Deux encoches (12) permettent en variante de (4) de supporter l'élastique. The characteristics of the vertical upright (2) make it possible to support the horizontal crossmember (3) and to allow this crossmember to be positioned at different heights and to keep it there. The upright consists of several tubes which interlock and slide forming a telescopic upright, the smallest tube of which supports the crosspiece. A system composed of an inner friction ring (10) allows the tubes to be held in any position when they are deployed. A system of stops (11) makes it possible to guide and limit the movement of the tubes so that they do not dislodge. Two notches (12) make it possible as a variant of (4) to support the elastic.

Les caractéristiques de la traverse horizontale (3) permettent de positionner les deux supports à élastique (4) à différents écartements suivant un mouvement horizontal. La traverse est constitué de plusieurs tubes qui s'emboîtent et coulissent formant une traverse télescopique dans les deux directions opposées dont les plus petits tubes recourbés reçoivent les supports à élastique. Un système de butées permet de guider et de limiter le mouvement des tubes afin qu'ils ne se déboîtent pas à l'image principe utilisé pour le montant vertical. The characteristics of the horizontal crosspiece (3) make it possible to position the two elastic supports (4) at different distances in a horizontal movement. The crosspiece is made up of several tubes which interlock and slide forming a telescopic crosspiece in the two opposite directions, the smallest bent tubes of which receive the elastic supports. A system of stops makes it possible to guide and limit the movement of the tubes so that they do not disengage to the principle image used for the vertical upright.

Les caractéristiques des deux supports à élastique (4) permettent de recevoir dans une encoche l'élastique qui sera placé entre deux dispositifs. Suivants les facultés de déploiement du montant vertical et de traverse horizontale, ces supports permettront de régler l'élastique en différentes hauteurs et différents écartements utilisés dans le jeu. The characteristics of the two elastic supports (4) allow the elastic to be received in a notch which will be placed between two devices. Following the deployment options of the vertical upright and horizontal crossbar, these supports will allow you to adjust the elastic in different heights and different spacings used in the game.

caractéristiques de la poignée (5) permettent le transport du dispositif fois qu'il a été placé dans la position correspondante (figure et après blocage du verrou (7). La poignée est solidaire du plus gros tube la traverse horizontale (3). La forme du dispositif dans sa position de transport permettra que l'on puisse le poser sur le sol sans qu'il tombe à plat. characteristics of the handle (5) allow the device to be transported once it has been placed in the corresponding position (figure and after locking the lock (7). The handle is integral with the larger tube the horizontal crosspiece (3). shape of the device in its transport position will allow it to be placed on the ground without it falling flat.

Les caractéristiques de l'articulation (6), liant le pied (1) au montant vertical (2) permettent au montant une rotation l'amenant, une fois le dispositif posé sur le sol, dans sa position d'utilisation, à savoir la verticale (figures 4 et 5). L'ensemble pied et montant forme ainsi un angle a 90 degrés. L'articulation est pourvue d'un ressort (9) dont le rôle est d'autoriser l'inclinaison du montant vertical en cas de tension excessive de l'élastique, évitant ainsi la chute ou le glissement d'un des deux dispositifs en service. The characteristics of the articulation (6), linking the foot (1) to the vertical upright (2) allow the upright to rotate causing it, once the device placed on the ground, in its position of use, namely the vertical (Figures 4 and 5). The foot and upright assembly thus forms an angle at 90 degrees. The articulation is provided with a spring (9) whose role is to authorize the inclination of the vertical upright in the event of excessive tension of the elastic, thus avoiding the fall or the sliding of one of the two devices in service .

Les caractéristiques du verrou (7) permettent le blocage du montant vertical télescopique (2) afin qu'il ne se déploie pas lorsque l'on saisie le dispositif par sa poignée (5). Ce verrou doit supporter le poids du pied et du montant vertical ainsi que les surcharges cinétiques liées au transport. verrou est facilement et rapidement manoeuvrable pour qu'un enfant puisse l'ouvrir et le fermer sans difficulté. The characteristics of the latch (7) allow the vertical telescopic upright (2) to be blocked so that it does not deploy when the device is grasped by its handle (5). This lock must support the weight of the foot and the vertical upright as well as the kinetic overloads linked to transport. The lock is easy and quick to operate so that a child can easily open and close it.

caractéristiques de l'élastique (8) font qu'il peut être inséré dans les encoches des supports à élastique (4). La grande souplesse l'élastique favorise la stabilité des deux dispositifs durant le jeu. En fonction de sa longueur, un écartement idéal des dispositifs est établi. characteristics of the elastic (8) mean that it can be inserted into the notches of the elastic supports (4). The great elasticity favors the stability of the two devices during play. Depending on its length, an ideal spacing of the devices is established.

titre indicatif non restrictif, le dispositif aura des dimensions en position de transport de l'ordre de 42 cm de diamètre et 12 cm d'épaisseur adaptées pour permettre les hauteurs et écartements nécessités par le jeu. As a non-restrictive indication, the device will have dimensions in the transport position of the order of 42 cm in diameter and 12 cm in thickness adapted to allow the heights and distances required by the game.

Les matières utilisées pour la fabrication du dispositif pourront être le bois, le métal ou les matières plastiques. Une attention particulière sera prise afin qu'aucun produit toxique ne puisse être utilisé.The materials used to manufacture the device may be wood, metal or plastics. Particular attention will be taken so that no toxic product can be used.

Claims

1) System allowing a single child or two children to have fun with the game of elastic, characterized in that it makes it possible to replace the two static little girls, in the traditional game, with a toy made up of two identical devices (Figures 1 and 2) or not and allowing easy and stable adjustment, the elastic threads at heights and spacings required by the game.

2) System according to claim 1 characterized in that each of the two devices has identical technical characteristics but can be produced according to a different aesthetic

3) System according to claim 1 and 2 characterized in that each of the devices comprises a foot (1), a vertical upright (2), a horizontal crosspiece (3), two elastic supports (4), a handle (5) , articulation between the foot and the vertical upright (6), A lock (7).

4) System according to claim 1 to 3 characterized in that it comprises an elastic (8) of great flexibility.

5) System according to claim 1 to 4 characterized in that a foot of each device has a geometry, dimensions, material and mass which ensure the stability of the device in all possible positions during its use in the game while it is in contact with the ground. This foot will have a good grip surface with the ground and will resist the horizontal force generated by the tension of the elastic bands during the game. Its material and its mass will optimally reconcile the lightness of a game handled by a child and related constraints the stability of the element during its use. This foot will receive via a joint the vertical upright at a point promoting stability. Two hooks (13) allow as a variant of (4) to support the elastic for a very low position.

6) System according to claim 1 to 5 characterized in that a vertical upright (2) of each device allows to support the horizontal cross member (3) and allows to position this cross member at different heights and to keep it there. This vertical upright consists of several tubes which interlock and slide forming a telescopic upright whose smallest tube supports the crosspiece. A system composed of an inner friction ring (10) allows the tubes to be held in any position when they are deployed. A system of stops (11) makes it possible to guide and limit the movement of the tubes so that they do not dislodge. Two notches (12) make it possible as a variant of (4) to support the elastic.

7) System according to claim 1 to 6 characterized in that a horizontal crosspiece (3) of each device makes it possible to position the two elastic supports (4) at different distances in a horizontal movement. The crosspiece is made up of several tubes which interlock and slide forming a telescopic crosspiece in the two opposite directions, the smallest bent tubes of which receive the elastic supports. A system of stops makes it possible to guide and limit the movement of the tubes so that they do not dislodge like the principle used for the vertical upright.

8) System according to claim 1 to 7 characterized in that two elastic supports (4) of each device allow to receive in a notch the elastic which will be placed between two devices. Following the deployment capabilities of the vertical upright and the horizontal crossbar, these supports will allow you to adjust the elastic in different heights and different spacings used in the game.

9) System according to claim 1 to 8 characterized in that a handle (5) of each device allows the transport of the latter once it has been placed in the corresponding position (Figure 4) and after blocking the lock (7 ). The handle is integral with the larger tube of the horizontal crosspiece (3). The shape of the device in its transport position will allow it to be placed on the ground without it falling flat.

10) System according to claim 1 to 9 characterized in that a joint (6) connecting the foot (1) to the vertical upright (2) each device allows the vertical upright (2) a rotation bringing it, times the device placed on the ground, in its position of use, namely the vertical (Figures 4 and 5). The foot and upright assembly thus forms an angle at 90 degrees. The articulation is provided with a spring (9) whose rotation is to authorize the inclination of the vertical upright in the event of excessive tension of the elastic, thus avoiding the fall or the sliding of one of the two devices in service .

11) System according to claim 1 to 10 characterized in that a latch (7) of each device allows the blocking of the vertical telescopic upright (2) so that it does not deploy when the device is grasped by its handle (5). This lock must support the weight of the foot and the vertical upright as well as kinetic overloads related to transport. This lock is easily and quickly operable so that a child can open and close it without difficulty.

12) System according to claim 1 to 11 characterized in that the elastic (8) can be inserted into the notches of the elastic supports The great flexibility of the elastic promotes the stability of the two devices during play. length, an ideal spacing of the devices is established.

13) System according to claim 1 to 12 characterized in that the dimensions of each device in the transport position, by way of restrictive indication, of the order of 42 cm in diameter and 12 in thickness. The dimensions will nevertheless be variable in order to adapt the devices to the sizes of the children to whom they are addressed so that the heights and spacings of the elastic threads are adapted to their size.

14) System according to claim 1 to 13 characterized in that the materials used for the manufacture of each device can be wood, metal or plastics without they can be toxic to users.