GB2050177A - Ball projector and target - Google Patents

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GB2050177A
GB2050177A GB7850383A GB7850383A GB2050177A GB 2050177 A GB2050177 A GB 2050177A GB 7850383 A GB7850383 A GB 7850383A GB 7850383 A GB7850383 A GB 7850383A GB 2050177 A GB2050177 A GB 2050177A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/40—Stationarily-arranged devices for projecting balls or other bodies
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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A ball is placed in an upstanding cylinder (D) and rests on an internal hoop (C). Beneath the ball, an impeller (A) is guided to move longitudinally of the cylinder (D) and is pivotally attached to one end of a lever (G) having a cushion (J) which is struck downwardly with a racquet so as to cause ejection of the ball. The ball may then be hit by the racquet towards a target comprising concentric hoops to which a net (4) is attached providing an outlet (3) corresponding to each hoop. <IMAGE>

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SPECIFICATION Addition specifications Ball Ejector. Re. alphabetical markings, drawings.
A. Impela. 22 ins. length, 1 > ins. wide, s ins. thick.
B. Impela guide ribs (2)4 ins. x x ins.
C. Ball ledge rest X ins. X X circle.
D. Cylinder (half section) 8 ins. high, inner dia. 1TD ins.
E. Cushion rubber or leather, 1 ins. x ins. circle.
F. Strike lever rest 1 ins. X 4 ins. (cushion fixed).
G. Strike lever 91 ins. long, 1 ins. deep, 21 ins. wide.
H. Pivot supports, (2) for lever 24 ins. x 4 x 2 ins.
I. Base platform, 82 ins. long, 4 ins. wide, 4 ins. thick.
J. Cushion, where 'racquet' strikes lever.
K. Stop block, for lever 1- ins. X 1- ins., slope to T ins.
L. Stop cushion 1- ins. X 11 ins. X x- ins.
M. Slot for lever ng ins. x 4 ins.
Also a slieve or slieves insert, for cyld. top (smaller balls).
Target Nos.
1. Outer hoop.
2. Square frame 1, in rear of frontal hoops, for net.
3. Ball outlet flaps, attached to bottom of sq. frame.
4. Net fixed to frame, to provide (3) separate ball outlets.
5. Hoops supports (3) hoops.
A venetian blind fixed behind first set of hoops, coloured, red centre, white inner, blue outer, to stop ball bouncing out. Inner set of hoops (3) has net pockets attached. Also collaspeable support for standing on a table, or suspending on a wall bracket or fixed on floor stand 3 to 4 ft. high. Also a suspension to extend net when in use.
Comment Ping a Ball is a game of skill. Depending on the ball rising vertically, the ball ejector ensures this. The game is especially useful for those unable to play tennis, ping pong, etc., and provides good solo practice for other games as its quick action, and sharpens the reflexes.
1. Apparatus for use in playing a ball game comprising a frame, a lever pivotally mounted on said frame for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis, ball guide means mounted on said frame, in a substantially vertical disposition, said lever having a part thereof extending into said ball guide means whereby said part moves longitudinally of said ball guide means upon pivotal movement of said lever.
2. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said ball guide means comprises a tube having an open upper-end thereof.
3. Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said tube has provided therein a longitudinally extending slot in the wall thereof through which said lever extends.
4. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said lever part has attached thereto ball impelling means.
5. Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said ball impelling means comprises a rod pivotally attached to said lever part.
6. Apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said ball guide means has longitudinally disposed ribs thereon adapted to guide said rod.
7. Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said tube has a circumferential internal rib therein whereby said ball is supported within said tube.
8. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising resilient means disposed within said ball guide means for supporting said lever part out of engagement with a ball located in said guide means.
9. Apparatus according to any ane of claims 1 to 8 comprising a block of resilient material attached to said lever, wherein said lever part and said block of resilient material are disposed on opposed sides of said lever pivot axis.
10. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising a block of resilient material attached to said base and disposed to limit rotational motion of said lever beyond a position in which a ball in said guide means is contacted by said lever part.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Addition specifications Ball Ejector. Re. alphabetical markings, drawings. A. Impela. 22 ins. length, 1 > ins. wide, s ins. thick. B. Impela guide ribs (2)4 ins. x x ins. C. Ball ledge rest X ins. X X circle. D. Cylinder (half section) 8 ins. high, inner dia. 1TD ins. E. Cushion rubber or leather, 1 ins. x ins. circle. F. Strike lever rest 1 ins. X 4 ins. (cushion fixed). G. Strike lever 91 ins. long, 1 ins. deep, 21 ins. wide. H. Pivot supports, (2) for lever 24 ins. x 4 x 2 ins. I. Base platform, 82 ins. long, 4 ins. wide, 4 ins. thick. J. Cushion, where 'racquet' strikes lever. K. Stop block, for lever 1- ins. X 1- ins., slope to T ins. L. Stop cushion 1- ins. X 11 ins. X x- ins. M. Slot for lever ng ins. x 4 ins. Also a slieve or slieves insert, for cyld. top (smaller balls). Target Nos. 1. Outer hoop. 2. Square frame 1, in rear of frontal hoops, for net. 3. Ball outlet flaps, attached to bottom of sq. frame. 4. Net fixed to frame, to provide (3) separate ball outlets. 5. Hoops supports (3) hoops. A venetian blind fixed behind first set of hoops, coloured, red centre, white inner, blue outer, to stop ball bouncing out. Inner set of hoops (3) has net pockets attached. Also collaspeable support for standing on a table, or suspending on a wall bracket or fixed on floor stand 3 to 4 ft. high. Also a suspension to extend net when in use. Comment Ping a Ball is a game of skill. Depending on the ball rising vertically, the ball ejector ensures this. The game is especially useful for those unable to play tennis, ping pong, etc., and provides good solo practice for other games as its quick action, and sharpens the reflexes. CLAIMS
1. Apparatus for use in playing a ball game comprising a frame, a lever pivotally mounted on said frame for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis, ball guide means mounted on said frame, in a substantially vertical disposition, said lever having a part thereof extending into said ball guide means whereby said part moves longitudinally of said ball guide means upon pivotal movement of said lever.
2. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said ball guide means comprises a tube having an open upper-end thereof.
3. Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said tube has provided therein a longitudinally extending slot in the wall thereof through which said lever extends.
4. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said lever part has attached thereto ball impelling means.
5. Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said ball impelling means comprises a rod pivotally attached to said lever part.
6. Apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said ball guide means has longitudinally disposed ribs thereon adapted to guide said rod.
7. Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said tube has a circumferential internal rib therein whereby said ball is supported within said tube.
8. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising resilient means disposed within said ball guide means for supporting said lever part out of engagement with a ball located in said guide means.
9. Apparatus according to any ane of claims 1 to 8 comprising a block of resilient material attached to said lever, wherein said lever part and said block of resilient material are disposed on opposed sides of said lever pivot axis.
10. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising a block of resilient material attached to said base and disposed to limit rotational motion of said lever beyond a position in which a ball in said guide means is contacted by said lever part.
11. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10 further comprising a bat.
1 2. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11 further comprising a target.
1 3. Apparatus according to claim 1 2 wherein said targetocomprises a plurality of concentric hoops having radial spaces therebetween through which in use a ball may pass.
1 4. Apparatus according to claim 1 3 wherein said hoops are supported in a frame.
1 5. Apparatus according to claim 1 4 comprising a net secured to each of said hoops.
1 6. Apparatus according to claim 1 6 comprising a ball outlet in respect of and in communication with each respective one of said hoops.
17. Apparatus for playing a ball game substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
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Cited By (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2174307A (en) * 1985-05-02 1986-11-05 Abdelmalek Bouhadjera Game apparatus
US6659466B2 (en) * 2001-05-04 2003-12-09 Michael Searles Throwing game and goal therefor

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2174307A (en) * 1985-05-02 1986-11-05 Abdelmalek Bouhadjera Game apparatus
US6659466B2 (en) * 2001-05-04 2003-12-09 Michael Searles Throwing game and goal therefor

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