JP2003236027A - Exercise equipment for practicing approach shot - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide exercise equipment for practicing approach shot suitable for practicing approach shots. <P>SOLUTION: The exercise equipment is provided with a board body 30 installed in a vertical direction or inclined from the vertical direction towards the backside, target holes 11 to 13 provided on the board body 30, and ball collecting parts 21 to 23 comprised of a net installed on the backside of the target holes and catch the golf balls which entered the target holes, a box body 40 that consists of a net with the front side open 40a. A receptor 60 that consists of a flexible sheet or net for catching golf balls that missed the target holes 11 to 13 is installed in a suspended manner inside the box body 40. This exercise equipment is foldable. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an approach training tool suitable for practicing golf approaches.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a driver shot practice tool and a putter practice tool have been known as practice tools for practicing golf in, for example, an ordinary household, but they are suitable for practice approach. No training equipment is known.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an approach training tool suitable for performing approach training.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, an approach training tool according to a first aspect of the present invention is provided with a ball hole and a ball housing which is provided at the back of the ball hole and receives a golf ball that has entered the ball hole. And a section. An approach training tool according to a second aspect is the approach training tool according to the first aspect, wherein the target hole is provided on an inclined surface that is inclined from a vertical surface toward a back direction. . The approach training device according to claim 3 is a box body having an open front surface, a plate-like body provided in the box body in the vertical direction or inclined from the vertical direction toward the back direction, and the plate-like body. And a ball accommodating portion provided at the back of the target hole for receiving the golf ball in the target hole. The approach practice tool according to claim 4 is the approach practice tool according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein a plurality of the target holes are provided in the vertical direction, and the ball accommodating portion is provided for each target hole. It is characterized by The approach practice tool according to claim 5 is the approach practice tool according to claim 3 or 4, wherein a receiving portion made of a flexible sheet or a net for receiving the golf ball out of the target hole is suspended in the box. It is characterized by being provided in. The approach training tool according to claim 6 is the method according to claim 3,
In the approach training tool described in 4 or 5, the plate-shaped body is composed of a frame body and a sheet or a net stretched over the frame body.

[0005]

The approach practicing tool according to the present invention comprises a target hole and a ball accommodating portion provided at the back of the target hole for receiving the golf ball in the target hole. According to this, the following operational effects are obtained. First, the practitioner places the practice tool at an appropriate position. For example, if an attempt is made to practice a 10-yard approach, the practice tool is placed so that the target hole is located in a trajectory where the ball reaches a distance of 10 yards from the hit position. Then, the practitioner practices the approach so that the ball enters the target hole. Here, if
If the above-mentioned ball accommodating portion is not provided, the practitioner will move his / her head immediately after hitting the ball to check whether the ball has entered the target hole. Although it becomes impossible to practice, according to this approach practice tool, the ball accommodating portion for receiving the golf ball that has entered the target hole is provided at the back of the target hole,
Immediately after hitting the ball, without moving your head,
It is possible to confirm whether or not the ball has entered the target hole by searching the ball housing portion. Therefore, according to this approach training tool, it is possible to properly practice the approach. According to the approach exerciser of claim 2, since the target hole is provided on the inclined surface that is inclined from the vertical surface toward the back direction, it becomes easier for the practitioner to see the target hole. You will be able to practice better. Moreover, since the target hole is provided on the inclined surface that is inclined from the vertical surface toward the back, it is possible to effectively secure a space for the ball accommodating portion diagonally below the target hole. The approach training device according to claim 3 is a box body having an open front surface, a plate-like body provided in the box body in the vertical direction or inclined from the vertical direction toward the back direction, and the plate-like body. Since it has the target hole provided in the target hole and the ball housing portion provided in the back portion of the target hole for receiving the golf ball in the target hole, the following operational effects can be obtained. First, the practitioner places the practice tool at an appropriate position. For example, 1
If you are going to practice the 0 yard approach, position the practice equipment so that the ball is in the trajectory in which it reaches 10 yards from its hit position.
Then, the practitioner practices the approach so that the ball enters the target hole. Here, if it is assumed that the ball storage section is not provided, the practitioner must move his / her head immediately after hitting the ball to check whether the ball has entered the target hole. However, according to this approach training tool, the ball accommodating part for receiving the golf ball in the target hole is provided at the back of the target hole. Immediately after that, even if the head is not moved, it is possible to confirm whether or not the ball has entered the target hole by searching the ball accommodating portion thereafter. Therefore, according to this approach training tool, it is possible to properly practice the approach. Further, even if the ball falls off the target, most of the balls that have fallen off the target hole will enter the box body, so that the ball can be easily collected thereafter. Furthermore,
Since the target hole is provided in the plate-like body which is provided in the vertical direction or inclined from the vertical direction to the back direction, it becomes easier for the practitioner to see the target hole, and the practice of approach should be performed better. Will be able to. Moreover, since the target hole is provided in the plate-like member provided in the vertical direction or inclined from the vertical direction toward the back direction, the space of the ball accommodating portion is provided below the back part of the target hole or obliquely below the back part. It can be effectively secured. In particular, when the target hole is provided in the plate-like member which is provided so as to be inclined toward the back direction, it is possible to more effectively secure the space of the ball accommodating portion obliquely below the back part of the target hole. According to the approach training tool of claim 4, claim 1, 2, or 3.
In the approach practice tool described, a plurality of the target holes are provided in the vertical direction, and the ball accommodating portion is provided for each target hole. Therefore, in the vertical direction, the position of the practice tool is not changed. You can practice the multi-distance approach according to the multiple holes provided. Further, since the ball accommodating portion is provided for each target hole, it is possible to easily confirm how many balls have entered the target hole. According to the approach training tool of claim 5, in the approach training tool of claim 3 or 4, a receiving portion made of a flexible sheet or a net for receiving the golf ball out of the target hole is provided in the box body. Since it is provided in a suspended state, the following operational effects can be further obtained. If such a training tool is used indoors, for example, if it is assumed that the receiving part made of a flexible sheet or a net for receiving the golf ball which is out of the target hole is not suspended in the box. If
The sound of the ball falling off the target hole and hitting the bottom or floor of the box becomes loud. On the other hand, according to the approach training tool of claim 5, since the receiving portion formed of the flexible sheet or the net for receiving the golf ball that has come off the target hole is provided in a suspended state in the box body, It is possible to practice approach in a quiet environment because the ball falling off the target hole is not received by the receiving part consisting of a flexible sheet or net suspended in the air and hits the bottom of the box or the floor. Becomes According to the approach training tool of claim 6, claim 3,
In the approach training tool according to item 4 or 5, since the plate-shaped body is composed of a frame body and a sheet or net stretched over the frame body, the following operational effects can be further obtained. That is, if the plate-shaped body is made of, for example, a wooden plate or a plastic plate, the sound of the ball falling out of the target hole hitting the plate-shaped body becomes loud. On the other hand, if the plate-shaped body is composed of only a sheet or a net, the shape of the target hole provided in the plate-shaped body will be distorted by the weight of the ball stored in the ball storage portion provided at the back of the target hole. It will be transformed. On the other hand, according to the approach training tool of claim 6, since the plate-shaped body is composed of the frame body and the sheet or net stretched over the frame body, the plate-shaped body is removed from the target hole. Even if the ball hits a plate-shaped object, the noise is almost eliminated, and you can practice in a quiet environment. In addition, the reinforcing effect of the frame body prevents the shape of the target hole from being distorted due to the weight of the ball accommodated in the ball accommodating portion provided at the back of the target hole.

[0006]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. <First Embodiment> FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of an approach training device according to the present invention. Figure 2
(A) is a front view, (b) is a left side view, (c) is a drawing (a)
It is a cc end view in FIG. 3A is a plan view, FIG. 3B is a bottom view, and FIG. 3C is a rear view.

As shown in these figures, this approach training tool has the target holes 11, 12, 13 and the target holes 11, 1.
Ball receiving portions 21, 22, 23 (FIG. 2) provided at the backs of the golf balls 2, 13 respectively for receiving the golf balls in the target holes.
(C) and FIG. 3 (c)). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2A, a practice hole 11 for practicing a 7-yard approach, a practice hole 12 for practicing a 10-yard approach, and a practice hole 12 for practicing a 13-yard approach. A target hole 13 is provided. Target holes 11, 12,
13 are provided side by side in the vertical direction on an inclined surface 31 that is inclined from the vertical surface toward the back direction. In the approach training tool of this embodiment, the upper front part is open 40a.
Box 40 and a plate-like body 3 provided in the box 40 so as to be inclined from the vertical direction to the back direction
0, and a receiving portion 60 made of a net for receiving the golf ball that has come off the target hole 11 and the like. The lower portion 40f on the front surface is formed of a net.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion indicated by an arrow IV in FIG. 2 (c). As shown in this FIG.
Is a wire ring 41 that forms a frame, and an outer bias tape 42 that covers the wire ring 41 from the outside,
In the example of FIG. 4, it is composed of a back net body 43 forming a back surface, an upper net body 44 forming an upper surface, and an inner bias tape 45. The edge 42a of the outer bias tape 42 and the back net body 4 are formed.
3 and the edge 44a of the upper net body 44 are covered with the inner bias tape 45 from the inside of the box 40, and these are simultaneously attached 46. Although the wire ring 41, the outer bias tape 42, the back net body 43, the upper net body 44, and the inner bias tape 45 are connected to each other (adhesion structure) in FIG. The same applies to an adhesion structure between them (including a sheet forming a bottom surface described later).

The structure of the plate-like body 30 is also the same, and as shown in FIG. 5, a wire ring 41, an outer bias tape 42 for covering the wire ring 41 from the outside, a net body 32 and a sheet 33, and an inner side. The bias tape 45 and the same attachment structure as described above. The inclined surface 31 of the plate-shaped body 30 is formed of the net body 32 and the sheet 33, and the sheet holes 33, 12 and 13 are opened in the sheet 33. Also, the target holes 11, 1
Ball storage part 2 for receiving the golf balls in 2 and 13
1, 22 and 23 are respectively formed of a mesh bag (see FIG. 2 (c)) in which the rim portion 20 of the plate-shaped body 30 is attached together with the rim portion 10 of the target hole by the bias tape 34. ing.

As shown in FIG. 5, eyelet holes 35, 35 are provided in the bias tape 42 portion on the left and right of the upper portion of the plate-like body 30, and as shown in FIGS. String bands 47, 47 are attached together with the inner bias tape 45 and the like on the left and right above the inner part of the inside. The upper part of the plate-shaped body 30 has the eyelet holes 35, 35 and the string rings 47, 4
It is detachably attached to the box body 40 by connecting 7 and 7 with clips 36, 36. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a net 60 is attached to the lower portion of the plate-like body 30 together with the bias tape 42. Net 6
In No. 0, the edge portion 61 on the side that is attached to the plate-shaped body 30 is formed in a U shape so as to match the lower portion of the plate-shaped body 30 in a front view,
It is attached along the U-shape. In addition, the plate-shaped body 30
Lower left and right 37, 37 and the other end side 6 of the net 60
2, 62 are connected by strings 63, 63, and one end 64 of the string 63 is formed in a ring shape. On the other hand, box 4
0 at the lower end of the front opening 40a.
String rings 48 and 48 (see FIGS. 1, 2 (c), and 3 (a)) similar to that of No. 7 are provided. Left and right lower parts 37, 37 of the plate-like body 30 and both end parts 62, 62 of the net 60
Is removably attached to the box body 40 by connecting the ring portions (62, 62) and the string rings 48, 48 with clips 65, 65.

In the state where the plate-like body 30 and the net 60 are mounted in the box body 40 as described above, the plate-like body 3
0 inclining to the back side, the plate-like body 30 and the net 6
0 is suspended in the box body 40, and as a result, the net 60 constitutes a receiving portion for receiving the golf ball which has come off the target holes 11, 12, and 13. The plate-like body 3
0 can also be attached so as to be arranged in the vertical direction by changing the hanging position of the clip 36. Further, the receiving portion 60 can also be configured by a flexible sheet.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the bottom surface 40b of the box body 40 is made of a sheet, and the bottom surface 40b.
As shown in FIG. 2C, a sheet 40d forming a pocket 40c is provided in b. Seat 40d
Has a bottom surface 4 on three sides other than the opening 40e of the pocket 40c.
The sheets forming 0b are attached to each other in the same structure as described above.

According to the approach training tool as described above, the following operational effects can be obtained. (A) This approach training tool has target holes 11, 12, 13
And the ball accommodating portions 21, 2 provided at the backs of the target holes 11, 12, 13 for receiving the golf balls in the target holes.
According to this approach training tool, the following operational effects can be obtained. First, the practitioner places the practice tool at an appropriate position. In the embodiment, the target holes 11 for practicing the 7-yard approach and 10
Since a target hole 12 for practicing the yard approach and a target hole 13 for practicing the 13 yard approach are provided, for example, if an attempt is made to practice the 10 yard approach, as shown in FIG. In this way, the practice tool is placed on, for example, the indoor floor F so that the ball B has the target hole 12 for 10 yards located in the trajectory O2 reaching the distance of 10 yards from the hitting position A. Next, the practitioner practices approach so that the ball B enters the target hole 12. If the practitioner tries to practice the 7-yard approach, the ball B will enter the target hole 11, and if the practitioner wants to practice the 13-yard approach, the ball B will hit the target hole 13. You can practice to enter. Here, tentatively, the ball accommodating portions 21, 2 are
If No. 2 and No. 23 are provided, the practitioner will have to move his / her head immediately after hitting the ball to check whether or not the ball B has entered the target hole. However, according to this approach training tool, since the ball housing portion 21 or the like for receiving the golf ball B in the target hole 11 or the like is provided at the back of the target hole 11 or the like, Immediately after hitting, even if you do not move your head
It is possible to confirm whether the ball B has entered the target hole 11 or the like. Moreover, the ball housing portion 21 and the like are nets (mesh bags).
Since it is composed of, it can be easily visually confirmed. Therefore, according to this approach training tool, it is possible to properly practice the approach.

(B) Since the target holes 11 and the like are provided on the inclined surface 31 which is inclined from the vertical surface to the back direction, it becomes easier for the practitioner to see the target holes 11 and the like, and practice of approach is possible. You can do better. Moreover, since the target holes 11 and the like are provided on the inclined surface 31 that is inclined from the vertical surface toward the back,
The space S such as the ball housing 21 is diagonally below the target hole.
(See FIG. 2C) can be effectively secured.

(C) In this approach training tool, a box body 40 whose front surface is opened 40a, and inside the box body 40,
A plate-shaped body 30 provided in the vertical direction or inclined from the vertical direction toward the back, a target hole 11 or the like provided in the plate-shaped body 30, and a back part of the target hole 11 or the like,
Since the ball receiving portion 21 for receiving the golf ball in the target hole 11 and the like is provided, the following operational effects are obtained. First, the practitioner places the practice tool at an appropriate position, as shown in FIG. At this time, by putting a weight such as a magazine in the pocket 40c (see FIG. 2C) at the bottom of the practice tool, the practice tool can be arranged in a stable state. Practice the approach so that the ball can enter the etc. At this time, the target hole 11
As described above, the practice of the approach can be appropriately performed by providing the ball accommodating portion for receiving the golf ball, etc., in the back of the target hole. Moreover, since the box body 40 is basically composed of a net, and the ball accommodating portion 21 and the like are also composed of a net, the balls contained in the ball accommodating portion 21 and the like are placed on both side surfaces, the upper surface, It can be easily visually confirmed from the back surface. further,
Even if the ball B comes off the target hole 11 or the like, the target hole 1
Most of the balls B that have deviated from 1 etc. will enter the box 40, so that the subsequent balls can be easily collected. Furthermore, since the target hole 11 and the like are provided in the plate-shaped body 30 that is provided in the vertical direction or inclined from the vertical direction toward the back direction, the target hole can be easily seen by the practitioner, and the approach can be made easier. You will be able to practice better. In addition, since the target holes 11 and the like are provided in the plate-like body 30 that is provided in the vertical direction or inclined from the vertical direction to the back direction, the balls are provided below the back of the target holes 11 or obliquely below the back. It is possible to effectively secure the space of the accommodation portion. In particular, when the target holes 11 and the like are provided in the plate-shaped body 30 that is inclined toward the back direction as in this embodiment, the target holes 11
It is possible to more effectively secure the space S with the ball accommodating portion 21 diagonally below the back of the ball.

(D) A plurality of target holes 11, 12, 13 are provided in the vertical direction, and the ball accommodating portions 21, 2 are provided for each target hole.
2 and 23 are provided, the plurality of target holes 1 provided in the vertical direction without changing the placement position of the practice tool.
You can practice multiple distance approaches according to 1, 12, and 13. In this embodiment, the target hole 11 for practicing the 7-yard approach, the target hole 12 for practicing the 10-yard approach, and the target hole 13 for practicing the 13-yard approach are provided. , 7 yards, 10 yards, and 13 yards of approach practice can be performed according to the target holes 11, 12, and 13 without changing the placement position of the training tool. In other words, the above-mentioned holes 11, 1
As shown in FIG. 6, reference numerals 2 and 13 denote ball trajectories O1 and O2 for 7 yards and ball trajectories O2 and 13 for 10 yards, respectively.
It is provided at a position corresponding to the ball trajectory O3 in the case of a yard. In addition, the ball storage portions 21, 22, 23
Is provided for each of the target holes 11, 12, and 13, so that it is possible to easily confirm how many balls have entered the target holes.

(E) A receiving portion 6 made of a flexible sheet or a net for receiving the golf ball B which has come off from the hole 11 or the like.
Since 0 is provided in a suspended state in the box body 40, the following operational effects can be further obtained. When such a training tool is used indoors, for example, a receiving portion 60 made of a flexible sheet or a net for temporarily receiving the golf ball B that has come off the target hole 11 or the like is provided in the box 40 in a suspended state. If not,
The sound of the ball B falling off the target hole 11 or the like and hitting the bottom of the box 40 or the floor F becomes loud. On the other hand, according to this approach training tool, since the receiving portion 60, which is formed of a flexible sheet or a net, for receiving the golf ball B that has come off the target hole 11 or the like is provided in the box body 40 in a suspended state. The ball B falling off the target hole 11 or the like is not received by the receiving portion 60 made of a flexible sheet or net suspended in the air and hits the bottom of the box or the floor F. You will be able to practice.

(F) Since the plate-shaped body 30 is composed of the frame body 41 and the sheet or net stretched over the frame body 41, the following operational effects can be further obtained. That is, if the plate is made of, for example, a wooden plate or a plastic plate, the sound of the ball B coming off the target hole 11 or the like from hitting the plate becomes loud. On the other hand, if the plate-shaped body is made up of only a sheet or a net, the weight of the ball stored in the ball storage portion 21 or the like provided in the back of the target hole causes the weight of the target hole 11 or the like provided in the plate-shaped body. The shape is distorted. On the other hand, according to this approach training tool, the plate-shaped body 30 includes the frame body 41 and the frame body 41.
Since it is composed of a sheet or a net stretched over, even if the ball B, which has come off the target hole 11 or the like, hits the plate-shaped body 30, the noise is hardly generated, and it becomes possible to practice in a quiet environment. Further, due to the reinforcing action of the frame body 41, the weight of the ball accommodated in the ball accommodating portion 21 or the like provided at the back of the target hole does not deform the shape of the target hole 11 or the like into a distortion.

(G) The practice tool of this embodiment is basically composed of the wire 41 and a net (or a flexible sheet) stretched over the wire 41. Thus, it can be folded and accommodated. First, from the state shown in FIG. 1, the clips 65, 65
And the lower portion of the plate-shaped body 30 is made free as shown in FIG. 7 (a). Then, as shown in FIG.
, So that its rear surface 43 touches the floor, and the upper surface 44
And half of the bottom surface 40b are folded inward, and the front surface portion 40f and the right side surface portion 40R (or the left side surface portion 40L) are folded inward. Next, as shown in FIG. 8A, the other half of the upper surface 44 and the other half of the bottom surface 40b are folded inward so that all the surface portions are folded into a plate shape. In this state, it can be stored by leaning it in place. If you need more, see Figure 8.
As shown in (b), the folded body has opposite corners and can be twisted as shown by an arrow T to form a disc shape as shown in FIG. 8 (c). The folded body is restrained by a rubber band 70 or the like so as not to return to the state shown in FIG.
It can be stored in place (as shown in (d)).

<Second Embodiment> FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the approach training tool according to the present invention. In the figure, the same parts or corresponding parts as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the target hole 3
There are nine 0a, and other points are the same. A ball accommodating portion is provided at the back of all the target holes 30a as in the first embodiment. Also in this embodiment, the same operational effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, for example, a player can enjoy a game in which 9 balls are given to a plurality of athletes as balls and the 9 balls are inserted into 9 target holes, respectively. It can also be used as play equipment.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and various modifications can be appropriately made within the scope of the present invention. For example, 1. Regarding the inventions other than the fourth aspect, only one target hole may be provided. 2. With respect to the inventions other than the second aspect, the target hole may be provided in the vertical plane. 3. The receiver 60 may be formed of a sheet.

[0022]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of an approach training device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing an embodiment of the above, in which (a) is a front view,
(B) is a left side view, (c) is a cc end view in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a view showing an embodiment of the same as above, (a) is a plan view,
(B) is a bottom view and (c) is a rear view.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion indicated by an arrow IV in FIG. 2C, which is a cross-sectional view showing an adhesion structure between the frame body and the net bodies forming each surface.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a plate-shaped body 30 and a receiving portion 60.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of a usage state.

7A and 7B are perspective views showing a folding method.

8A to 8D are perspective views showing a folding method.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the approach training tool according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

11-13 Target hole 21-23 Ball storage 30 plate 31 inclined surface 40 boxes 41 wire (frame) 60 Receiver

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An approach training tool comprising a target hole and a ball accommodating portion provided at a back portion of the target hole for receiving a golf ball in the target hole. 2. The approach training tool according to claim 1, wherein the target hole is provided on an inclined surface which is inclined from the vertical surface toward the back direction. 3. A box body having an open front surface, a plate-like body provided in the box body in a vertical direction or inclined from the vertical direction toward a back direction, and a target provided on the plate-like body. An approach training tool having a hole and a ball accommodating portion provided at the back of the target hole for receiving a golf ball in the target hole. 4. The approach training tool according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the target holes are provided in a vertical direction, and the ball accommodating portion is provided for each target hole. . 5. The receiving part, which is formed of a flexible sheet or a net, for receiving the golf ball that has come off the target hole, is provided in a suspended state in the box body. Approach practice tool. 6. The approach training device according to claim 3, 4, or 5, wherein the plate-shaped body is composed of a frame body and a sheet or a net stretched over the frame body.