FR3088829A1 - Board game puck - Google Patents

Abstract

Board game puck. Board game puck (1), this puck (1) adopting the shape of a cap (2) which has: - an external face (3) which comprises at least one external part (30) which has an external curvature, the radius of external curvature is between 35mm and 50mm and which has an external center of curvature; - An internal face (4) which comprises at least one internal part (40) which has an internal curvature whose internal radius of curvature is between 30mm and 43mm and which has an internal center of curvature; - a thickness between 3.5mm and 4.5mm; - a circular external contour (5) whose external diameter is between 50mm and 80mm. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 3

Description

Title of the invention: Board game puck The present invention relates to a board game puck. This invention relates to the field of manufacturing board games, more particularly skill games which consist in launching a projectile.

We already know board games in the form of bowls, especially pétanque. Such a game of balls consists of throwing balls to bring them closer to a jack. The goal of this game is for a player to position his balls closer to the jack than his opponent's balls. To do this, the players usually roll their balls on the ground to try to get as close as possible to the jack with their balls. When an opponent's ball is close to the jack, such a player may also throw one of his balls on his opponent's ball in an attempt to strike this ball in order, as the case may be, to replace his opponent's ball by his own ball or to move the ball away from his opponent in relation to the jack.

It will be observed that these balls are usually made of a metallic material and comprise a metallic envelope which may contain a ballast. These balls therefore have a high weight (which can range from 500 grams to 1200 grams, so that a set of six or eight balls thus weighs several kilograms) which complicates the transport of these balls, in particular to a place of practice of the game of balls which can be distant from the storage place. The high weight of these balls is also an obstacle to the practice of the game of balls by children.

A solution has been found to this drawback by balls comprising an envelope, which is made of a plastic material, for example a thermoplastic material, and which has a wooden or foam core, or even which contains water. However, when playing the game, these balls are more strongly influenced by the environment, especially the wind, so that the throwing and positioning of these balls becomes more random and reduces the pleasure of playing for more players. seasoned.

We also know a shuffleboard game which comprises, on the one hand, a large flat plate intended to be positioned on the ground and at a good distance from the players, on the other hand, a puck called puck- master which is positioned on said plate and, on the other hand, a plurality of pucks, which adopt the form of thick discs, and which are made of wood or metal. For the players, the object of the game is then to throw the pucks so that they land on the plate as close as possible to the puck master. It is also possible to throw such a puck on the plate so that it moves at least one other puck away from an opponent relative to the master puck or that it expels at least one other puck from the plate . The removal or expulsion of the other puck is obtained by hitting it with the puck launched. Although this game is suitable for children, there are other disadvantages. Indeed, this game quickly becomes boring due to the low amplitude of the playable strokes. In addition, to be able to play, it is necessary to have a plate which turns out to be bulky and difficult to transport. A set of pucks, master puck and plate weighs several kilograms, which adds to the difficulty of transporting this board game.

The present invention aims to remedy the drawbacks of board games of the state of the art.

An objective of the present invention is to improve the equipment which makes it possible to play these board games. Another objective of this invention is to provide equipment which is easily transportable, usable whatever the age of the player, and which allows a wide variety of shots.

To this end, the invention relates to a board game puck. This puck takes the form of a cap which has:

- An external face which comprises at least one external part which has an external curvature whose external radius of curvature is between 35mm and 50mm and which has an external center of curvature;

an internal face which comprises at least one internal part which has an internal curvature whose internal radius of curvature is between 30mm and 43mm and which has an internal center of curvature;

- a thickness between 3.5mm and 4.5mm;

- a circular external contour whose external diameter is between 50mm and 80mm.

The term defining a length "mm" is the scientific abbreviation for the term millimeter throughout the description.

Another characteristic relates to the fact that the external part has an external diameter between 35mm and 50mm and / or the internal part has an internal diameter between 30mm and 45mm.

Yet another feature is that the external face, respectively internal, has an external border, respectively internal, which extends from the external part, respectively internal, in the extension of this external part, respectively. internal, and at least partly along the surface of an external, respectively internal truncated cone.

Yet another characteristic relates to the fact that the cap has a lateral face which is an extension of the external face and the internal face, and which forms an acute or right angle with a part of this external face and / or which forms an obtuse or right angle with part of this internal face.

Thus, the board game puck according to the invention takes the form of a cap which has special characteristics which advantageously allow to have a light game, easy to transport, suitable for any player whatever either its age (children, adults, seniors), and likely to be practiced on any type of terrain. In addition, these characteristics allow such a puck to be launched or positioned without it being influenced by the environment and / or the weather. These characteristics also allow such a puck to be easy to handle and to be handled easily, in particular to be launched with precision in order to be placed precisely in a chosen location. In addition, these characteristics allow, advantageously, when a puck hits another puck in a particular way, to cause the overturning of such another puck. This makes it possible to increase the variety of strokes played, to add to the complexity of the game, and to envisage extended perspectives for the practice of the game.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will emerge during the description which follows, relating to embodiments which are given only by way of indicative and nonlimiting examples.

The understanding of this description will be facilitated by referring to the appended drawings in which:

[Fig.l] is a schematic view from above of a puck according to the invention;

[Fig.2] is a schematic view from below of the puck according to the invention of Figure 1;

[Fig.3] is a schematic view, in section along III-III, and side of the puck illustrated in Figure 1;

[Fig.4] is a schematic view from above of another embodiment of a puck according to the invention;

[Fig.5] is a schematic view, in section along V-V, of the puck illustrated in Figure 4.

The present invention relates to the field of manufacturing board games, more particularly skill games which consist in launching a projectile. The invention therefore relates to a board game puck 1.

This puck 1 takes the form of a cap 2 which is preferably made of a metallic material (in particular steel, more particularly stainless steel, for example stainless steel commonly known by the name of stainless steel 316 or stainless steel 316L). Alternatively or (and preferably) additionally, this cap 2 is produced by deformation, in particular by stamping or stamping.

As visible in the appended figures, such a cap 2 has an external face 3 which has at least one external part 30 which has an external curvature whose external radius of curvature is between 35mm (millimeters) and 50mm ( millimeters), preferably between 40mm (millimeters) and 45mm (millimeters), in particular 42mm (millimeters), preferably more or less five percent. This external curvature has an external center of curvature.

Such a cap 2 also has an internal face 4 which has at least one internal part 40 which has an internal curvature whose internal radius of curvature is between 30mm (millimeters) and 43mm (millimeters), preferably included between 34mm (millimeters) and 39mm (millimeters), in particular 36.5mm (millimeters), preferably more or less five percent. This internal curvature has an internal center of curvature.

Such a cap 2 also has a thickness between 2.5mm (millimeters) and 5.5mm (millimeters), preferably between 3.5mm (millimeters) and 4.5mm (millimeters), especially 4mm (millimeters), preferably to within plus or minus five percent. This makes it possible to obtain for this puck 1 improved characteristics of resistance to an influence of the environment, while retaining a relative lightness.

Additionally, such a cap 2 has a circular external contour 5 whose external diameter is between 50mm (millimeters) and 80mm (millimeters), preferably between 60mm (millimeters) and 70mm (millimeters), in particular of 65mm (millimeters), preferably within plus or minus five percent.

This cap 2 then has also a circular internal contour 6.

Another characteristic relates to the fact that the external part 30 has an external diameter between 35mm (millimeters) and 50mm (millimeters), preferably between 40mm (millimeters) and 44mm (millimeters), in particular 42mm (millimeters) , preferably to within plus or minus five percent.

Alternatively or (and preferably) additionally, the internal part 40 has an internal diameter between 30mm (millimeters) and 45mm (millimeters), preferably between 36mm (millimeters) and 40mm (millimeters), in particular of 38mm (millimeters), preferably within plus or minus five percent.

As mentioned above, the external curvature has an external center of curvature while the internal curvature has an internal center of curvature. Also and according to a preferred embodiment, the center of external curvature and the center of internal curvature are merged.

This external center of curvature and / or this internal center of curvature is preferably located on the axis of the circle of the external contour 5 and / or on the axis of the circle of the internal contour 6.

As mentioned above, the outer face 3 has an outer part 30. As visible in the appended figures, this outer face 3 also includes an outer edge 31 which extends from this part external 30, in the extension of this external part 30, and at least partly along the surface of an external truncated cone.

In this regard, it will be observed that this external border 31 extends, then also, in the direction of the external contour 5, or even (and preferably) up to this external contour 5.

As regards the surface of the external truncated cone, this is based on an external fixed circle while the center of external curvature is located on the axis of this external fixed circle.

In addition, this surface of the external truncated cone is generated by an external generator which is tangent to the curvature of the external part 30, this at at least one point 32 of a junction line 33 between this external part 30 and the outer border 31.

In this regard, it will be observed that such a junction line 33 adopts the shape of a circle whose center is, there again, on the axis of the outer fixed circle.

Alternatively or (and preferably) additionally, the internal face 4 has an internal border 41 which extends from the internal part 40 of this internal face 4, in the extension of this internal part 40, and at least partly along the surface of an internal truncated cone.

In this regard, it will be observed that this internal border 41 extends in the direction of the internal contour 6, or even (and preferably) up to this internal contour 6.

As regards the surface of the internal truncated cone, this is based on an internal fixed circle while the internal center of curvature is located on the axis of this internal fixed circle.

In addition, this surface of the internal truncated cone is generated by an internal generator which is tangent to the curvature of the internal part 40, this at at least one point 42 of a junction line 43 between this internal part 40 and the internal border 41.

Again, such a junction line 43 takes the form of a circle whose center is, there again, on the axis of the internal fixed circle.

In addition and according to a preferred embodiment, the outer edge 31 and the inner edge 41 are parallel.

According to another characteristic, the cap 2 also comprises a lateral face 7 which is in line with the external face 3 and the internal face 4.

This lateral face 7 forms an acute or (and preferably) right angle with a part of this external face 3, more particularly with the external edge 31 of this external face 3.

Alternatively or (and preferably) additionally, this lateral face 7 forms an obtuse or (and preferably) right angle with part of this internal face 4, more particularly with the internal border 41 of this internal face 4 .

Yet another characteristic relates to the fact that the cap 2 has an external junction edge 8, which connects the lateral face 7 and the external face 3 (more particularly which connects the lateral face 7 and the external edge 31 of this face external 3), and which has an external radius of curvature comprised between 0.3mm (millimeters) and 1.5 mm (millimeters), preferably comprised between 0.4mm (millimeters) and 0.6mm (millimeters), in particular 0.5mm (millimeters), preferably within plus or minus five percent.

Alternatively or (and preferably) additionally, this cap 2 has an internal junction edge 9, which connects the side face 7 and the internal face 4 (more particularly which connects the side face 7 and the internal edge 41 of this internal face 4), and which has an internal radius of curvature between 0.3mm (millimeters) and 1.5mm (millimeters), preferably between 0.4mm (millimeters) and 0.6mm (millimeters), in particular 0.5mm ( millimeters), preferably to within plus or minus five percent.

These internal and external radii of curvature make it possible to avoid having a sharp edge, which limits the damage in the event of accidental launching towards a person or a fragile object.

An additional feature relates to the fact that the cap 2 also includes an external opening 10 which opens at the external face 3, more particularly at the external part 30 of this external face 3.

This external opening 10 is located on the axis of the circle of the external contour 5 and / or of the internal contour 6.

This external opening orifice 10 determines the center of the external face 3.

Alternatively or (and preferably) additionally, this cap 2 has an internal opening orifice 11 which opens at the internal face 4, more particularly at the internal part 40 of this internal face 4.

This internal opening orifice 11 is located on the axis of the circle of the external contour 5 and / or of the internal contour 6.

This internal opening orifice 11 determines the center of the internal face 4.

Yet another characteristic relates to the fact that the cap 2 comprises at least one external circular groove 12 which opens at the external face 3, more particularly at the external part 30 of this external face 3.

Alternatively or (and preferably) additionally, this cap 2 comprises at least one internal circular groove 13 which opens at the internal face 4, more particularly at the internal part 40 of this internal face 4.

In fact, such an external circular stripe 12 and / or such an internal circular stripe 13 is preferably coaxial with the external circular outline 5 and / or with the circular internal outline 6.

According to one embodiment, said cap 2 comprises a plurality of external circular cir7 ridges 12 and / or a plurality of internal circular ridges 13.

The external circular striations 12 and / or the internal circular striations 13 may have a triangular, rectangular section, or any other conceivable form.

The puck 1 has a particular shape allowing, when launched precisely, that its internal junction edge 9, its lateral face 7 or its external junction edge 8 strikes the internal face 4 of another puck 1 , preferably the internal border 41, to exert a transfer of kinetic energy. The other puck 1 then tilts to pivot and turn if the transfer of kinetic energy is sufficient. The particular shape of the puck 1 makes it possible to increase the tilting effect, in the case of the percussion of a precise zone of the puck 1 on another precise zone of another puck 1.

The puck 1 according to the invention allows to play a board game, the rule of which is set out below.

Rule of the game: The puck (1) according to the invention allows to play a board game called "hit shot".

1. This game preferably includes 9 pucks (1) which have the characteristics described above, including:

• 8 pucks (1) called “kick” among which 4 pucks (1, “kick”) provided with a single streak (12; 13) on each side (external face 3; internal face 4), 4 pucks (1, "Kick") provided with 2 ridges (12; 13) on each face (external face 3; internal face 4);

• In particular, 3 additional pucks (1, “kick”) provided with 3 ridges (12; 13) on each side (external side 3; internal side 4) can be added to this game to allow a game for three players;

• 1 color puck (1) called “slide”.

Each puck (1) weighs 106 grams (± 15grams) and has a height of around 16.4mm (± 1mm), so that a set of 9 pucks (1) called "kick" and a puck (1) called "slide" weighs less than 2 kilograms, in particular between 819 grams and 1089 grams.

The pucks (1), namely the "kicks" and the "slide", each have an external opening orifice (10), respectively an internal opening orifice (11), which determines the center on the external face (3), respectively on the internal face (4).

This game is played at:

- 2 players who each have 4 pucks (1, "kick");

- 3 players who each have 3 pucks (1, “kick”) striated differently, using the 3 additional pucks (1, “kick”);

- 4 players in the form of two groups of two players, who each have 2 pucks (1, "kick").

2. Each player chooses a shuffleboard (1, "kick"). For games with a number of players greater than 3, a game must be shared between 2 players from the same team.

3. The suitable playing fields are: sandy grounds, all terrain, mowed and not soggy lawn or gravel ground.

4. The players must throw the puck (1) called "slide" from 3 to 5.5m (meters) maximum from their reference point (limit common to all players).

5. The throw of the puck (1) called "slide" must be done squatting to launch or slide it on the ground external face (3) curved towards the ground. The puck (1) called "slide" must imperatively reach the external face (3) curved towards the ground. A second throw is allowed for the same player. If this throw is missed, it is the next player to throw the puck (1) called "slide".

6. The player who launched the puck (1) called "slide" launches his first puck (1) called "kick" external face (3) curved upwards. The puck (1) called "kick" must fall downwards on the external face (3) to make the pitcher win the point. If the puck (1) called "kick" falls back on the outside (3) curved towards the ground, it becomes zero for the player to which it belongs. On the other hand, the player during a following stroke can recover the point made null by turning over this puck (1) called "kick" with the external face (3) curved upwards.

7. The object of the game is to return the puck (1) called "slide" to gain 3 additional points. The player who returned it wins the 3 points. But, if the opposing player covers the opening (external 10 or internal 11) of the puck (1) called "slide" with his puck (1) called "kick", he recovers his opponent's 3 points. Each puck (1) called "kick" closest to the puck (1) called "slide" is worth 1 point. There are therefore 2 conditions to gain 1 point per puck (1) called "kick": the curved outer face (3) must be upwards + the puck (1) called "kick" must be closest to the puck ( 1) called “slide”.

8. The opening opening (external 10 or internal 11) of the pucks (1) called "kicks" makes it easy to see who is closest to the puck (1) called "slide". It is the benchmark. In the case where an opponent covers the opening hole (external 10 or internal 11) of the puck (1) called "kick" of the player, it is the opening opening (external 10 or internal 11) of the puck (1) called "Kick" of the opponent who becomes the reference. A puck (1) called "kick" whose opening (external 10 or internal 11) is covered is no longer taken into account in the game, it is no longer counted and no longer provides a point as long as its through hole (external 10 or internal 11) remains covered. If a puck (1) called "kick" of the opponent does not cover the opening (external 10 or internal 11) of the puck (1) called "kick" of the player, it remains the reference despite an incomplete overlap 2 pucks (1) called "kick".

9. When all the pucks (1) called "kick" are played, the winner is the one who has the puck (s) (1) called "kick" closest or closest to the puck (1) called " slide ".

10. If the puck (1) called "slide" leaves the playing distance, the game is drawn and must be replayed.

11. If a puck (1) called a valid “kick” is returned during an impact, it becomes zero and vice versa.

12. A game is played in 17 points with 2 players, and 15 points with 3 or 4 players.

Claims (1)

Claims [Claim 1] Board game puck (1), this puck (1) takes the form of a cap (2) which has: - an external face (3) which comprises at least one external part (30) which has an external curvature whose external radius of curvature is between 35mm and 50mm and which has an external center of curvature; - an internal face (4) which comprises at least one internal part (40) which has an internal curvature whose internal radius of curvature is between 30mm and 43mm and which has an internal center of curvature; - a thickness between 3.5mm and 4.5mm; - a circular external contour (5) whose external diameter is between 50mm and 80mm. [Claim 2] Pallet (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the external part (30) has an external diameter between 35mm and 50mm and / or the internal part (40) has an internal diameter between 30mm and 45mm. [Claim 3] Palet (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the center of external curvature of the external curvature and the center of internal curvature of the internal curvature are combined. [Claim 4] Pallet (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the external face (3) has an external edge (31) which extends from the external part (30), in the extension of this external part (30), and at least partly along the surface of an external truncated cone. [Claim 5] Pallet (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the internal face (4) has an internal border (41) which extends from the internal part (40), in the extension of this internal part (40), and at least partly along the surface of an internal truncated cone. [Claim 6] Palet (1) according to any one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the surface of the external, respectively internal truncated cone, rests on an external fixed circle, respectively internal, while the center of external curvature, respectively internal, is located on the axis of this external fixed circle, respectively internal. [Claim 7] Palet (1) according to any one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the surface of the external, respectively internal truncated cone, is generated by an external generator, respectively internal, which is tangent to the curvature of the external part (30), respectively internal (40), this at at least one point (32; 42) of a junction line (33; 43) between this external part (30), respectively internal (40), and the external border (31), respectively internal (41). [Claim 8] Pallet (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cap (2) has a lateral face (7) which is an extension of the external face (3) and the internal face (4) , and which forms an acute or right angle with a part of this external face (3) and / or which forms an obtuse or right angle with a part of this internal face (4). [Claim 9] Pallet (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that the cap (2) has an external junction edge (8), respectively internal (9), which connects the lateral face (7) and the external face (3) , respectively internal (4), and which has an external radius of curvature, respectively internal, between 0.3mm and 1.5mm. [Claim 10] Pallet (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cap (2) has an external opening orifice (10) which opens at the external face (3) and / or an internal opening orifice ( 11) which opens at the internal face (4). [Claim 11] Pallet (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cap (2) comprises at least one external circular groove (12) which opens at the external face (3) and / or at least one internal circular groove (13) which opens at the internal face (4), such a groove (12; 13) being coaxial with the circular external contour (5). [Claim 12] Pallet (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cap (2) is made of a metallic material and / or by deformation, in particular by stamping or stamping. 1/3