JP2016190027A - Golf practice tent - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a golf training aid that allows a user to use a real golf ball and which decreases safety risks to the user and the likelihood of damage to the golf training aid.SOLUTION: A golf practice tent 100 includes: a tent having a ceiling 120, a floor 125 and an open face 145 for accepting golf balls that have been launched into the tent 110; a frame structure 115 at least partially external to the tent that provides structural support for the tent; and a planar net 150 coupled to the ceiling of the tent and separated from a rear panel 130 of the tent, such that the net hangs loosely from the ceiling and extends towards the floor, in which the net is placed behind the open face such that golf balls that have been launched into the tent contact the net.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a training aid for the sports field, more specifically for golf sports.

  Golf games are well known and enjoyed by many people around the world. It is well known that many golf players practice golf games by hitting golf balls using various golf clubs at a driving range. It is well known that many golf players practice golf by driving golf balls into a net surrounded by a rigid metal frame. It is also well known in the golf industry to practice golf by directly driving a golf ball into a golf tent. Such tents typically use panels constructed of a taut mesh or net.

  Regarding the driving range, one problem with the driving range is that a golfer must reserve a wide space to practice hitting a golf ball. Also, the driving range is expensive, and individuals may not be able to use the driving range in bad weather. With respect to nets surrounded by rigid frames, one problem with the nets is that in many cases such rigid frames cannot be easily disassembled and transported. Another problem with nets surrounded by rigid frames is that the user must reserve a dedicated area to store such instruments. Further, a common problem with nets surrounded by rigid frames is that a golf ball hit at high speed can break through the net or other fabric.

  Currently, in the golf industry market, when using a golf practice tent, golfers hit the ball directly into the panel or tent. When the golf ball leaves the club surface when hit, the golf ball becomes high enough to be dangerous. One problem currently associated with golf practice tents that have rigid or taut mesh panels is that the risk of the golf ball bursting through the tent panel when the golf ball is driven into the taut panel. There is a risk. As a result, many golf practice tent manufacturers and agents use soft or plastic balls instead of hard golf balls for players to reduce the risk of tent damage and injury to golfers. Prompts. However, since such balls do not accurately simulate the golf sensation during play, many golf players are dissatisfied or disliked with the use of these plastic or fake golf balls.

  As a result, it is an improvement over the prior art, and more specifically allows the user to use a real golf ball, increasing the safety risk to the user and possible damage to the golf practice aids. Reduced golf practice aids are required.

  A golf practice tent is disclosed. This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description, which includes the drawings provided. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter. This summary is also not intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.

  In one embodiment, a golf practice tent is disclosed. The golf practice tent includes a ceiling, a bottom surface, and a tent having an open surface for receiving a golf ball driven into the tent; a rigid frame structure at least partially outside the tent that structurally supports the tent As well as a flat net that is connected to the ceiling of the tent and separates from the back panel of the tent, thereby loosely hanging from the ceiling and extending toward the bottom surface. Here, the net is installed at the back of the open surface so that the golf ball driven into the tent contacts the net.

  Other aspects of the disclosed embodiments are described in part in the following description, some of which are apparent from the description, or can be learned by executing the disclosed embodiments. The aspects of the disclosed embodiments are realized and achieved by means of the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. As claimed, it is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosed embodiments.

  The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the specification, are useful in explaining the principles of the disclosed embodiments. While the embodiments described herein are presently preferred and understood, the present invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

1 is a front perspective view of a golf practice tent according to an exemplary embodiment; FIG. 6 is another front perspective view of a golf practice tent according to an exemplary embodiment; 2 is a side cross-sectional view of an extension member of a practice golf tent according to an exemplary embodiment; 1 is a side perspective view of a golf practice tent according to an exemplary embodiment; 2 is a front view of a golf practice tent according to another exemplary embodiment; 2 is a side view of a golf practice tent according to another exemplary embodiment; 3 is a top view of a golf practice tent according to another exemplary embodiment. FIG.

  The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or like elements. While the disclosed embodiments are described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements described in the drawings, and the methods described herein add additional steps or components by substitutions, permutations, or to the disclosed methods and instruments. Can be modified. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosed embodiments. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosed embodiments is defined by the appended claims.

  The disclosed embodiments improve the problems in the prior art by providing a golf training tent having a net connected to the tent. The disclosed embodiments provide a golf training tent that allows a user to use a real golf ball while reducing the risk of physical injury and the possibility of damaging a practice training tent. This is an improvement over the prior art. The present invention also improves upon the prior art by providing a foldable training aid that can be easily carried and stored indoors and outdoors. Finally, the disclosed embodiments are provided by the prior art by providing a golf training tent that retains the golf ball driven into the tent at any speed, thereby facilitating the player's recovery of the golf ball. It has been improved.

  Referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a golf practice tent 100 according to an exemplary embodiment. The golf practice tent includes a tent 110. The tent includes a fabric or material supported by a composite frame structure having a plurality of rigid frame members 115. In one embodiment, the rigid frame structure is at least partially external to the tent. As is well known to those skilled in the art of tent manufacturing, each rigid frame member has an elongated bar that can be hinged or movably connected to another frame member so that the frame structure can be folded. The fabric of the tent may be attached to the tent with a plurality of fasteners 117. In this embodiment, such a fastener is a strap. However, other fasteners may be used. The fabric or material may be formed from cotton, canvas, nylon, mesh, net, waterproof material, felt, polyester, or any combination thereof. Such materials are not meant to be limiting and other materials may be used. The frame structural element may be formed from a material such as aluminum, glass fiber, metal, wood, plastic, or any combination thereof. With respect to the type of fabric used, such materials are not meant to be limiting and other materials may be used.

  In one embodiment, the fabric of the tent 110 may be attached to the tent by a sleeve or multiple fastener system, for example, a hook, a toggle with a strap, or a hook-and-loop fastener. The disclosed embodiments correspond to the process of attaching fabric to one or more various forms of tents, as well as various forms of fasteners.

  In this embodiment, the tent is a foldable tent. In FIG. 1, the tent is a finished product or is in an assembled state. When not in use, the tent can be folded into a fully folded state for easy transportation and storage. Foldable tents are well known to those skilled in the art. In other embodiments, the tent may be a permanently standing tent. Also, in other embodiments (not shown), the tent panel may be composed of separate pieces that are integrated instead of a single piece of continuous fabric. In one embodiment, the foldable tent is configured to be deployed and assembled very quickly, such as less than 10 seconds, and the foldable tent is configured to be installed anywhere on a substantially horizontal surface. This allows the consumer to use the tent anywhere that is indoor or outdoor with sufficient space for the tent.

  The tent has a foremost part 111 on the opposite side of the last part 113. As shown in FIG. 1, when supported by a rigid frame structure, the fabric forms a ceiling 120, a bottom surface 125 on the opposite side of the ceiling, and a back panel 130 that spans from the bottom surface to the ceiling at the end of the tent. The tent is also provided with a side panel 135 that spans from the back to the front of the tent. In one embodiment, the side panel may extend from the ceiling to the bottom. However, in other embodiments, the side panel may only partially extend from the ceiling to the bottom (see FIG. 1).

  At the forefront, the tent may comprise a fabric forming a front panel 140 having an open surface or front open portion 145 leading to the inside of the tent. The open surface is adapted to accept a golf ball that is driven by a tent. In one embodiment, the top section of the front panel 140 serves to prevent the golf ball from being bounced back into the golfer after it is driven into the net 150 and continues to roll up along the net. In this embodiment, the uppermost section of the front panel serves as a barrier that prevents the golf ball from rolling off the tent and bouncing back towards the golfer. In another embodiment, the side section of the front panel 140 serves to prevent the golf ball from being driven into the net 150 and rolling the side of the tent to roll back toward the golfer. In yet another embodiment (see FIG. 4), the disclosed embodiment comprises a triangular panel (such as panel 410) installed at a corner where the side section of the front panel contacts the bottom surface. In the present embodiment, the triangular panel serves as a barrier that prevents the golf ball from rolling out of the tent via the corner portion of the tent. Note that although this embodiment describes a triangular panel, the disclosed embodiments are also compatible with other panel shapes such as rectangular, circular, or irregular shapes. The triangular panel may be foldable.

  In yet another embodiment (see FIG. 4), the disclosed embodiment comprises a rectangular panel 420 that extends outward from the tent along the side and contacts the bottom surface. Each rectangular panel 420 (on the right side and / or on the left side of the tent) is attached to the tent and extends along the sides to the outside of the tent, thereby forming a flat surface facing the golfer. In the present embodiment, the rectangular panel 420 serves as a barrier that prevents the golf ball from being struck towards the tent but removed from the tent. These panels make it easy to catch and collect balls that fail or fail when struck towards the tent. In addition, although this embodiment has demonstrated the rectangular panel, it respond | corresponds to other panel shapes, such as a triangle, circular, or an irregular shape. The rectangular panel may be foldable.

  A flat net 150 connects to the tent ceiling 120. In some cases, the net 150 is alternatively or additionally attached to the surface of the tent (135, 130, 140, etc.). The net may be constructed from materials known to those skilled in the art, such as nylon, knotted twisted yarn, rope, or any other material used in net manufacture. The opening portion of the net needs to correspond to prevent the golf ball from passing through the net, for example. The net needs to be mounted away from the back panel 130 and so as to hang loosely from the ceiling and extend to the bottom surface 125 of the tent. The net is attached to a portion of the tent by a plurality of fasteners or straps 155 spaced along the portion of the net. In this embodiment, a net | network is arrange | positioned behind a front opening part or an open surface, and is attached to a front panel and a ceiling with a strap. Moreover, as long as the net is loosely hung from the ceiling to the bottom, a part of the net may be attached to the back panel using a strap. When the net is hung, it needs to be loosened slightly so that the net absorbs the speed of the golf ball when it is driven into the net, thereby preventing or reducing damage to the tent and personal injury. .

  In one embodiment, the net also includes a pocket or pouch 160 (see FIG. 2). The pocket or pouch consists of a fabric or material that forms a circular opening on the net that is sized to receive the golf ball and a pocket bag that is adapted to hold all the golf balls that enter the opening. Moreover, the dimension of the opening part of a pocket or a pouch can be changed in order to adjust a difficulty level. For example, the size of the opening may be reduced in order to increase the difficulty for a player or individual to hit a ball into the opening of a pouch or pocket. Alternatively, the size of the opening may be increased to make it easier for a player or individual to drive a ball into the opening of the pouch or pocket.

  During operation, a player or individual may use a pouch on the net for practice or gaming. The player can provide a goal for hitting the golf ball so that the golf ball enters the bag through the opening of the pouch. A player can use such a goal to practice various chip shots and other golf shots that require accuracy.

  It should be noted that in one embodiment, the bottom surface 125 may be independently connected to the tent back panel 130 (via sewing or using a zipper). This causes the bottom surface 125 to be rolled back into a cylindrical body 502 (see FIG. 5), allowing the user to touch the ground, which may be preferred in certain situations such as parks and beaches.

  FIG. 2 is another front perspective view of a golf practice tent according to another embodiment. FIG. 2 further illustrates a strap 155 that attaches a portion of the net to a number of locations on the tent 100. FIG. 2 illustrates a strap for attaching nets to a number of locations on the back panel 130 as well as the front panel 140 of the tent.

  In one embodiment, the frame member 115 at the rearmost portion 113 of the tent may include an extension member 205 for extending the length of the back frame member. FIG. 2 illustrates the rear frame member of the tent in an extended state. In this extended state, the length of the frame member at the rearmost portion 113 of the tent is longer than the frame member at the frontmost portion 111 of the tent, and as a result, the bottom surface or the lowermost portion 125 of the tent is at the frontmost portion of the tent. Tilt toward. When the bottom surface is inclined toward the front of the tent, the angle β between the bottom surface and the ground causes all golf balls entering the tent to roll toward the front of the tent without being generally held by the net. Come. The net may also be provided with a drawstring for eliminating looseness from the net. Such drawstrings are well known to those skilled in the art and can be used to tighten the net so that when the golf ball is driven into the net, the foremost part of the tent that forms an angle β If the bottom surface of the tent is inclined toward, the golf ball that has been driven into the net can be collected more easily.

  In one embodiment, the sloped bottom surface 125 can be supported by side reinforcing rods 602 that can be constructed from glass fiber poles or other rigid materials (see FIG. 6). In order to prevent the bottom surface 125 from loosening or forming a U-shaped recess, the side reinforcing rods 602 can also be installed on both sides of the bottom of the tent 100, so that tension is maintained at the bottom surface. . The tightened and slanted bottom surface 125 includes a collection system for golf balls that are driven into the tent 100.

  FIG. 3 further illustrates one embodiment of a means for extending the length of the frame member. FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the extension member 205 of the back frame member arranged along the line A in FIG. The extension member may be a tubular body adapted to receive the lower end of the frame member 115. A pair of opposed holes or openings 310 are disposed along the tubular body. Each of the facing holes corresponds to receive the movable button 315 at the lower end of the frame member 115. When an inward force is applied to the button, each button is made to move inward, and when such a force is released, the button returns to its original position. During operation, the force applied to the button moves the button inward, thereby releasing the body of the extension member and allowing the rigid frame member to move between a set of holes in the body of the extension member 205. become. After placing the frame member in the preferred position and aligning the button with the set of holes, release the internal force from the button, return the button to its original state, and engage the frame member at the position inside the extension member. It becomes possible to stop. The extension member allows the user to adjust the length of the rigid frame member according to the user's preference. However, other embodiments are within the scope and spirit of the invention.

  In one embodiment, the extension member may be composed of a flexible material such as plastic, polymer, metal, alloy, ceramic, carbon fiber, or other material having properties that allow the extension member to be flexible. Good.

  Although the subject has been described in terms specific to structural features and / or methodological actions, the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or actions described above. It is assumed that this is understood. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Golf practice tent 110 Tent 111 Forefront part 113 Last part 115 Frame member 117 Fastener 120 Ceiling 125 Bottom face 130 Rear panel 135 Side panel 140 Front panel 145 Front opening part 150 Net 155 Strap 160 Pouch 205 Extension member 310 Opening part 315 Movable button 410 Panel 420 Rectangular panel 502 Tubular body 602 Side reinforcing rod

Claims (20)

A golf practice tent:
A tent having a ceiling, a bottom surface, and an open surface for receiving a golf ball driven into the tent;
A rigid frame structure that structurally supports the tent, at least partially external to the tent; and connected to the ceiling of the tent to separate from the back panel of the tent and thereby loosen from the ceiling A flat net that is hung and extended toward the bottom surface is provided, and the net is installed behind the open surface so that a golf ball driven into the tent contacts the net. , Golf practice tent.   2. The golf practice according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of fasteners are spaced along the net, and each fastener corresponds to attach a part of the net to a part of the tent. tent.   2. The golf practice tent according to claim 1, wherein the tent is deformable between a folded state and an assembled state.   The golf practice tent according to claim 2, wherein each of the fasteners is a strap.   The golf practice tent according to claim 2, wherein the net further includes at least one pouch adapted to receive a golf ball.   The rigid frame structure includes a set of front frame members and a set of back frame members, and each of the back frame members can be extended when the back member is enlarged, and the bottom surface of the tent is the surface of the tent. The golf practice tent according to claim 1, wherein the golf practice tent is inclined toward an open surface.   The golf practice tent according to claim 3, wherein the net further includes a drawstring for eliminating looseness from the net.   A golf practice tent comprising a flat net connected to the ceiling of the tent and separated from a back panel of the tent so as to hang loosely from the ceiling, the net being driven into the tent The golf ball is close to the front opening of the tent so as to contact the net, the rigid frame structure structurally supports the tent, and the golf ball on the bottom surface of the tent is supported by the golf ball on the bottom surface. A tent for golf practice, characterized in that an angle is given so as to roll out from.   The golf practice according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of fasteners are spaced along the net, and each fastener corresponds to attach a portion of the net to a portion of the tent. For tent.   The golf practice tent according to claim 9, wherein at least two of the plurality of fasteners are attached with the net in proximity to the front opening of the tent.   The golf practice tent according to claim 8, wherein the net further includes at least one pouch adapted to receive a golf ball.   The rigid frame structure of the tent includes a set of front frame members and a set of back frame members, each of which can be extended when the back member is enlarged, and the bottom surface of the tent is the tent. The golf practice tent according to claim 10, wherein the golf practice tent is inclined toward the front opening.   The golf practice tent according to claim 12, wherein the net further includes a drawstring for eliminating looseness from the net. A golf practice tent:
A folding tent having a ceiling, a bottom surface, and a front opening for receiving a golf ball driven into the tent, wherein the folding tent is deformable between a folded state and an assembled state;
A frame structure that structurally supports the tent, at least partially outside the tent;
Connected to the ceiling of the tent and separated from the back panel of the tent, thereby loosely hanging from the ceiling and extending toward the bottom surface, so that the golf ball driven into the tent comes into contact with the tent. A flat net installed close to the front opening, with a plurality of straps spaced along the net, each strap attaching a part of the net to a part of the tent A golf practice tent characterized by the correspondence.   The golf practice tent of claim 14, wherein the net further comprises at least one pouch adapted to receive a golf ball.   The frame structure includes a set of front frame members and a set of back frame members, and each of the back frame members can be extended when enlarging the back frame member, and the bottom surface of the tent is the surface of the tent. The golf practice tent according to claim 14, wherein the golf practice tent is inclined toward the front opening.   The golf practice tent according to claim 14, wherein the net further includes a drawstring for eliminating looseness from the net.   The golf tent according to claim 14, wherein the tent further includes at least one triangular panel installed at a corner of the front opening of the tent.   15. The golf practice tent according to claim 14, further comprising at least one rectangular panel installed on a side surface of the tent and extending to the outside of the tent along the side surface.   15. The foldable tent is configured to be deployed and assembled in less than 10 seconds, and the foldable tent is configured to be installed anywhere on a substantially horizontal surface. The golf practice tent described in 1.

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