FR3070868A1 - LAUNCHING MAT FOR GAME OF PETANQUE AND PROVENCAL GAME - Google Patents

Abstract

Device materializing the area for throwing balls of petanque and Provencal game by a carpet of ground. In turn, the feet of the players are positioned above without exceeding for the throwing balls.

Description

GEOMETRIC FIGURE USED AS A ZONE FOR LAUNCHING BALLS IN A PETANQUE AND A PROVENÇAL GAME IN THE FORM OF A CARPET.

DESCRIPTION

This invention is a floor mat of geometric shape and dimensions in accordance with the regulations published by the International Federation of Pétanque and Provençal Game.

It is designed to materialize the area to throw balls, to easily identify and delimit it during these two sports.

In turn, the players put their feet on the mat without going over to throw their balls.

Form: its current regulatory form decreed by the International Federation is a circle of 50 cm inside diameter allowing the feet of all players to enter it entirely.

However, it can evolve and adapt in the event of a change in international, national or local regulations.

Texture: the texture can be rigid, semi-rigid or flexible.

It can be of compact material (for example rubber) or ventilated (for example mesh).

The carpet can be reversible or have sides to respect.

A relief can be created for aesthetics or to allow better grip on the ground or for players' shoes (example studs).

Color: the color is solid or multicolored and can be the support of inscriptions, logos, photos or other, and serve as advertising displays.

Thickness: the thickness is variable depending on the density of the chosen material.

Details: at a minimum, the mat has a hole (logically located towards the central area) of dimensions greater than the diameter of a regulatory purpose.

Its functions are twofold:

- facilitate its handling.

- Position the mat on the ground so that the goal, still present on the ground (during the last lead), is inside, in accordance with international regulations.

Other holes can be created to increase the possibilities of positioning the mat in relation to the goal and for even easier handling.

The current existing solutions are:

- a track on the ground.

Possible disadvantages:

Land degradation, confusion with an old, poorly erased route.

Tedious tracing to perform or even impossible to draw depending on the nature of the terrain, imprecision, difficult control by its lack of visibility because it is melted in the color of the terrain.

- a materialized circle which delimits the perimeter of the throw.

Possible disadvantages:

slight movement possible by the player present in the circle to his advantage without the opponents noticing, source of accidents, especially when the ground is not perfectly flat and where the player (concentrated on the result of the ball that he has just launched), can trip with both feet caught in this closed perimeter.

The invention overcomes all of these potential drawbacks:

The terrain is respected and does not suffer damage, there is no confusion with old layouts because there is only one carpet per part, its color is suitable for good visibility, its lightness, its small surface and its hole or holes allow easy use, once placed on the ground, its area is precise and invariable, the feet of the player positioned on the mat are easily spotted in case of overtaking, the player can not move it for advantage when he is on it, nor tripping when he leaves it.

In addition, according to its texture, this invention allows a homogeneity of the throwing area with respect to the natural ground and therefore increased comfort for each player.

It can be stored easily as it is, folded or even rolled up.

It can be waterproof and easily washable.

It can be used as a visible advertising medium for a low cost because it is a simple object and therefore with a modest manufacturing price.

Claims (8)

1 - Device for materializing and delimiting the area for throwing pétanque balls and 5 Provencal game characterized in that it consists of a floor mat intended to receive the feet of the players. 2 - Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the mat forms a circle. 3 - Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the diameter of the circle is 50 centimeters. 10 4 - Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the mat has at least one hole in order to position the goal inside. 5 - Device according to claim 4, characterized in that its texture is compact or airy; and rigid, semi-rigid or flexible. 6 - Device according to claim 5, characterized in that it is reversible. 15 7 - Device according to claim 5, characterized in that it has sides to respect. 8 - Device according to claim 7, characterized in that it has a relief.