JP3203487U - Ball basket - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a ball cage having a structure that is detachable from a pedestal portion so that it can be used independently only by the cage portion, and that can easily and compactly fold the cage portion at any time. A ball cage 1 includes a pedestal portion 2 having a plurality of support columns 4A to 4D, a ball housing portion 6 made of a flexible material, and a deformable cage frame body 7. 3. The car frame 7 is detachably attached to the upper ends 41A to 41D of the columns 4A to 4D. The car frame 7 includes a plurality of rod-shaped members and a connecting portion that pivotally supports the adjacent rod-shaped members to form an n-gonal shape (an integer of n = 4 or more) in plan view. When the car frame 7 is deformed, the rod-shaped member that forms the inner angle is pivoted so that the inner angle is widened in at least one connecting portion, and the rod-shaped member that forms the inner angle is narrowed in the remaining at least one connecting portion. The ball accommodating portion 6 can be deformed by pivoting the member. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball cage for accommodating baseball balls, tennis balls, and other ball games.

  When playing ball games such as tennis or baseball, a container (that is, a “ball basket”) that can carry many ball balls to the venue at one time and can store the balls near the player is used. Some ball cages are provided with a pedestal for holding the cage at a predetermined height so that the player can easily take the ball while standing (for example, patents). Reference 1 to 3).

  Some of such ball cages have a structure in which the pedestal portion can be deformed in a compact manner so that transportation and storage are easy. More specifically, as shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2, there is provided an X-shaped arm that can pivot and connect the column of the pedestal portion to shorten the distance between the columns.

  However, the ball cages disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are made of a soft cloth and are continuously attached to the upper end of the pedestal portion so as to cover the upper surface of the pedestal portion. It cannot be used. Therefore, when collecting the ball at the venue, the collector cannot collect the ball while carrying only the car part, but can collect the ball while dragging the base part integrated with the car part. Or you must leave the basket and collect the balls with your palm. In the latter case, there was an inconvenience that once the ball could not be held with the palm, it was necessary to return to the original ball cage.

  On the other hand, the ball cage disclosed in Patent Document 3 discloses a structure in which the cage portion can be removed from the pedestal portion. A cage | basket | car part is a metal cage | basket which consists of metal wire members (metal frame). When this metal cage is assembled, the four side cages rotate from a state where they overlap the bottom cage to a state where they stand upright with respect to the bottom cage, so that the inside of the extension member attached to some of the side cages. By screwing a separate nut member into the male screw portion, the compact state can be changed to the final use state.

  The structure of the car part disclosed in Patent Document 3 enables only the car part itself to be transported, but there is a concern that carrying is inconvenient due to the weight of many metal wire members. In addition, it can be considered that an irritating metal contact sound is generated during transportation.

  Further, the metal cage disclosed in Patent Document 3 cannot be predicted from the fastening structure at the time of assembling until the player prepares the driver and folds the cage at the start / end of each ball game. Even if the player can fold the car using a screwdriver, he / she is troubled by the location of the fastening member such as the nut member removed at that time, and worries that these accessories may be lost. Will also do.

  Thus, once the car part of Patent Document 3 is assembled, it is naturally expected that the car part will continue to be used in the final completed form because it is difficult to assemble and disassemble each time. In other words, the car part of Patent Document 3 has to take a bulky final form even when it is not necessary to house the ball in the car or warehouse on the way back and forth to the venue, so extra space is required for transportation and storage. I am concerned that I will take it.

Design Registration No. 1201242 Japanese Patent No. 4465098 JP 2009-183526 A

  The present invention has been proposed in view of the actual situation, and an object thereof is to provide a ball cage that can be used alone by itself and that can be easily and compactly folded at any time. To do.

  Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to divide the car part and the pedestal part separately using an additional assembling means such as a screwdriver or a wrench, and to fold it compactly. The purpose is to provide a basket that can be transported and stored.

  After intensive studies, the present inventors (1) in addition to a bag-shaped member made of a flexible material, a rectangular (polygonal) cage frame member connected by a plurality of rod-shaped members is a constituent member of the cage portion. (2) The connecting portion of the rod-shaped member is configured such that the members are pivotally supported (3), and (3) at least one connection when the car frame is deformed. The present invention has been completed by finding a structure capable of pivoting so that the inner angle is narrowed at the other at least one connecting portion while the inner angle is pivoted so as to widen the inner angle.

That is, the present invention employs, for example, the following configuration / features.
(Aspect 1)
A pedestal having a plurality of pillars extending perpendicular to the ground;
A ball housing portion having an opening for taking in and out the ball and at least a portion made of a flexible material; and a cage frame body that is deformable while attached to the ball housing portion. The basket and
A basket of balls, and
The car frame is detachably attached to the upper end of the column,
The car frame includes a plurality of rod-shaped members and a connecting portion that pivotally supports the adjacent rod-shaped members to form an n-gonal shape (n is an integer of 4 or more) in plan view,
When the car frame is deformed, the rod-like member that forms the inner angle is pivoted so that the inner angle is widened in at least one connecting portion, and the inner angle is formed so that the inner angle is narrowed in the remaining at least one connecting portion. A ball cage characterized by pivoting the rod-shaped member to deform the ball housing portion.
(Aspect 2)
The n-gon is an even polygon, and
When the car frame is deformed, the rod-shaped members forming the inner angles are pivoted so that the inner angles of the pair of connecting portions that are opposite to each other widen, and the remaining at least one pair of connecting portions that are opposite to each other are mutually connected. The ball cage according to aspect 1, wherein the rod-shaped member forming the inner angle can be pivoted so that the inner angle of the ball becomes narrower.
(Aspect 3)
3. The ball cage according to aspect 2, wherein the n-gon is a quadrangle.
(Aspect 4)
The length of the rod-shaped member is determined so that the connecting portion is placed on the upper end of the support and the ball accommodating portion is accommodated in the internal space between the supports, and the connecting portion is detachably mounted. 4. The ball cage according to any one of aspects 1 to 3, wherein a receiving portion having a receiving shape that can be placed is provided at the upper end.
(Aspect 5)
The support is provided with a moving end below the upper end,
One end is pivotally supported on the upper end or the moving end of the support column, and at least a pair of arm portions whose other ends are pivotally supported on the moving end or the upper end of the support column adjacent to the support column are provided.
A central pin for pivotally supporting the arms at the longitudinal center of each other; and
The ball cage according to any one of aspects 1 to 4, wherein the arm portion and the central pin constitute an X-shaped arm that can increase or decrease the distance between the columns.
(Aspect 6)
The ball cage according to any one of aspects 1 to 5, wherein at least a part of the ball housing portion is made of a mesh or a transparent member so that the inside of the housing portion can be visually recognized.
(Aspect 7)
Aspects 1 to 6 are characterized in that the cage portion is provided with a cover that covers the opening of the ball housing portion, and an opening / closing regulating portion that is provided on the cover and that allows the opening to be opened and closed. A ball basket according to any of the above.

  According to this invention, a cage | basket part is provided with the cage | basket | car frame comprised by the rod-shaped member and the connection part which pivotally supports these members (that is, it connects so that rotation (pivot) is possible), and a ball accommodating part. . As described above, since the car frame is detachable from the column of the pedestal, only the car can be used alone.

  In addition, when the car frame is deformed, the rod-shaped member that forms the inner angle is pivoted so that the inner angle is widened in at least one connecting portion, and the inner angle is narrowed in the remaining at least one connecting portion. The rod-shaped member that forms the inner angle can be pivoted. As a result, the car can be easily and compactly folded at any time. In addition to the car frame, the ball housing that forms the car part is made of a flexible material (for example, a thin cloth or synthetic resin such as nylon), so it deforms according to the deformation of the car frame. Is possible. Furthermore, no harsh noises such as metal contact sounds that would be a problem with conventional products (eg, Patent Document 3) are generated when the cage portion that can be deformed by the flexible material portion is deformed or transported.

  According to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the plan view of the car frame is an even polygon (more preferably a quadrangle). Thereby, at the time of deformation of the car frame, the pair of connecting portions that are opposite to each other pivots the rod-shaped member that forms the inner angle so that the inner angle of each other is widened, and the remaining at least one pair of connecting portions that are opposite to each other Then, since the said rod-shaped member which forms this internal angle can be pivoted so that a mutual internal angle becomes narrow, it becomes possible to fold a cage | basket | car frame body still more compactly.

  According to a preferred aspect of the present invention, since the pedestal portion having the X-shaped arm between the support columns is adopted, not only the cage portion but also the pedestal portion can be folded. Can be transported and stored.

It is the disassembled perspective view which showed the ball cage of this invention. It is the top view which showed the state before a deformation | transformation of the cage frame of an Example, and the state after a deformation | transformation. It is the schematic plan view which showed the state before the deformation | transformation of the cage frame of another modification, and the state after a deformation | transformation. It is the enlarged view which showed the upper end and receiving part of the base part (deformation state). (A) It is the figure which showed the deformation | transformation state of the cage | basket part, and (b) the deformation | transformation state of the base part. It is the figure which showed the use condition of (a) cage | basket part single-piece | unit, and (b) the use condition of a ball cage.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on the embodiments shown in the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the following specific embodiments. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding elements.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a pedestal portion 2 and a cage portion 3 are separated from each other in a ball cage 1 according to an embodiment described later. FIG. 2 shows a state before deformation (FIG. 2A) and a state after deformation (FIG. 2B) of the car frame 7 of the embodiment (in the case of plan view n-gonal, n = 4). It is a top view. FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing a state (FIGS. 3A to 3D) before and after deformation of a car frame (in the case of plan view n-gonal shape, n = 5, 6) according to another modification. It is. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing the upper ends 41A to 41D of the base part 2 after deformation, the receiving parts 43A to 43D installed thereon, and the connecting part 72D that can be placed on one of the receiving parts 43D. FIG.

  In order to demonstrate the present invention, the present inventors actually manufactured the ball cage 1 of the embodiment (when the cage frame 7 is n-square in plan view, where n = 4), and confirmed the operational effects of the present invention. It was. FIG. 5 shows a state in which the car part 3 manufactured by the present inventors is folded (FIG. 5A) and a state in which the pedestal part 2 is folded (FIG. 5B). . FIG. 6 is a view showing a state in which the car part 3 manufactured by the present inventors is used alone (FIG. 6A) and a state in which the entire car 1 is used (FIG. 6B). is there.

  FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing components of a ball cage 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The ball cage 1 is roughly classified and includes a pedestal portion 2 and a cage portion 3. The pedestal portion 2 has a plurality of columns 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D extending perpendicularly to the ground. In addition, it is preferable that casters 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D are attached to the lower ends 42A, 42B, 42C, and 42D of the columns 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D. As a result, the casters 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D are in rolling contact with the ground with a small frictional resistance, so that the ball cage 1 can be easily moved in a desired direction (even when the pedestal 2 is moved alone). Is).

  On the other hand, the cage portion 3 has an opening 61 for taking in and out the ball 8 and at least a part of the ball housing portion 6 made of a flexible material, and remains attached to the ball housing portion 6. And a deformable car frame 7. Here, the “flexible material” includes a cloth such as cotton, a synthetic resin such as nylon, paper, and a ball housing portion 6 made of this material for “deformation of the car frame 7” described later. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to these examples as long as it has flexibility enough to allow deformation. As shown in FIG. 1, the opening 61 of the ball accommodating portion 6 is provided above the accommodating portion 6, and the ball for ball game 8 can be accommodated through the opening 61.

Next, the structure of the car frame 7 that is particularly important in the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the car frame 7 is detachably attached to the upper ends 41A, 41B, 41C, 41D of the columns 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), the car frame body 7 includes a plurality of (preferably, the number corresponding to the number of columns 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D (four in FIG. 1)) rod-like members; Adjacent rod-like members are pivotally supported by pivots 73A, 73B, 73C, and 73D, and are polygons in a plan view (when the number of vertices is n, n = an integer of 4 or more, in FIG. In particular, a connecting portion 72A, 72B, 72C, 72D is formed. In addition, (theta) _{A- (} theta) _D shows the internal angle between the adjacent rod-shaped members 71A-71D pivotally supported here on the basis of each connection part 72A-72D (FIG. 3 (a)-FIG.3 (d)). The same applies to other modified examples shown in FIG. The rod-like members 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D of the car frame body 7 are inserted into a belt 65 having a through hole provided on the outer edge (each outer peripheral wall) of the ball housing portion 6, thereby the ball housing portion 6 and Together, the car part 3 is formed.

  As another modified example of the above-mentioned planar view n-gon, refer to FIG. 3A and FIG. 3A, the number of rod-like members 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 71E is five, and a pentagon (n = 5, more specifically, a regular pentagon) is formed. The connecting portions 72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, and 72E are shown. FIG. 3B shows an example of a state after the car frame 7 is deformed.

  In FIG. 3C, the number of rod-like members 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 71E, 71F is six, and the connecting portion 72A forms a hexagon (n = 6, more specifically a regular hexagon). , 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F. FIG. 3D shows an example of a state after the car frame 7 is deformed.

Since the car frame 7 has the connection structure as described above, the following deformation (folding) is possible. That is, as shown in the embodiments of FIGS. 2B, 3B, and 3D, when the car frame 7 is deformed, at least one connecting portion (for example, in FIG. 2B) in the 72B), the rod-shaped member 71A to form a inner angle theta _B as "inner angle theta _B spreads", pivoting 71B. This movement and at the same time, the rest of the at least one connecting portion (e.g., 72A in FIG. 2 (b)), the rod-like member to form the inner angle theta _A as "inner angle theta _A narrows" 71D, pivot 71A it can.

Here, the plan view polygon of the car frame 7 is preferably an even polygon (for example, when the number of corners n is n = 4, 6, 8,..., FIGS. 2A and 3C). More preferably, it is the quadrangle (n = 4) of the embodiment, and most preferably a square. The preferred embodiment (e.g., FIG. 2 (a)) For, when deformation of Kagowakutai 7, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), mutually diagonal (i.e., located on one diagonal line DL ₂ ) in a pair of the connecting portions 72B, 72D, "mutual inner angle theta _B, theta _D spreads" inner angle theta _B as, pivots rod member 71A~71D to form a theta _D, mutually diagonal (i.e. , are on the other diagonal line DL ₁₎ remaining at least one pair of connecting portions 72A, in 72C, "mutual inner angle theta _a, theta _C narrows" as inner angle theta _a, the rod-shaped to form a theta _C member 71A~ 71D can be pivoted.

Similarly, in the case of the hexagonal embodiment (n = 6), as shown in FIG. 3D, the internal angles (θ _C , θ _F and θ _B , θ on the diagonal lines DL ₂ and DL ₃ are also shown. _E) narrows, diagonal DL ₁ on each other's internal angle theta _a, theta car frame 7 _D are bar-like member 71A~71F and the connecting portion 72A~72F deformation so as to expand (i.e. cage section 3) the entire Can be folded.

  As a result, the storage space of the ball storage portion 6 can be reduced without waste when the car frame 7 is deformed, and further downsizing of the entire car portion 3 can be realized. In particular, in the case of a quadrangular shape, the number of the rod-shaped members 71A to 71D and the connecting portions 72A to 72D is not limited, and the car frame 7 is structurally very simple. Furthermore, in the case of a square shape, the storage property of the ball and other ease of use such as the ball 8 being easy to put in and out of the car part 3 are improved.

  Further, preferably, as shown in FIG. 1, the connecting portions 72A to 72D are placed on the upper ends 41A to 41D of the columns 4A to 4D, and the car housing portion 6 is accommodated in the internal space between the columns 4A to 4D. The lengths of the rod-shaped members 71A to 71D are determined, and receiving portions 43A to 43D having receiving shapes capable of detachably mounting the connecting portions 72A to 72D are provided on the upper ends 41A to 41D.

  As a result, the connecting portions 72A to 72D positioned at the vertices of the polygon in the front view of the car frame 7 are reliably received directly above the columns 4A to 4D of the pedestal 2, so The part 3 can be placed stably.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the receiving portions 43 </ b> A to 43 </ b> D have a concave shape corresponding to the lower portion (preferably the lower half) of the connecting portions 72 </ b> A to 72 </ b> D, and the upper surfaces of the receiving portions 43 </ b> A to 43 </ b> D It is preferable that it is opened. Thereby, the attachment and detachment of the car frame body 7 (that is, the car part 3) to the pedestal part 2 becomes extremely easy. In practice, as shown in FIG. 1, the pedestal portion 2 has the car frames 7 of the car portion 3 in the respective receiving portions 43 </ b> A to 43 </ b> A in a state where the struts 4 </ b> A to 4 </ b> E are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. Place on 43D.

  Moreover, it is preferable to employ | adopt the thing provided with the folding (extensible / contracting) structure also for the base part 2 of this invention like the conventional product. For example, it is an X-shaped arm structure composed of an arm portion 45A as shown in FIG. The supports 4A to 4D are provided with moving ends 44A to 44D below the upper ends 41A to 41D, respectively. One end is pivotally supported by a pin or the like on the upper end 41A or the moving end 44A of the column 4A, and the other end is pivoted by a pin or the like on the moving end 44B or the upper end 41B of the column (for example, 4B) adjacent to the column (for example, 4A). At least a pair of supported arm portions (for example, 45A and 45A) are provided. A central pin (for example, 46A) that pivots the arm portions 45A and 45A at the center in the longitudinal direction is provided. The X-shaped arm configured in this way allows the arm portions 45A, 45A and the center pin 46A to increase or decrease the distance between the support posts 4A-4B. In addition, although the code | symbol is not attached | subjected in a figure, the same X-shaped arm structure is provided also between the remaining support | pillars (4B-4C, 4C-4D, 4D-4A). The arm fixing portion 47 is for holding a state where the arm portion 45 </ b> A is widened by a predetermined distance in order to attach the car portion 3 to the pedestal portion 2.

  As a result, when the ball cage 1 is transported or stored (not used), the distance between the columns 4A to 4D can be minimized as shown in FIG.

  In addition, it is preferable that at least a part of the ball housing portion 6 is made of a mesh (for example, see FIGS. 1 and 6B) or a transparent member so that the inside of the ball housing portion 6 can be visually recognized. As a result, the state of the contents 8 (balls in FIG. 6B) (presence / absence and quantity of the balls 8) stored in the storage unit 6 can be easily observed even from a distance.

  Further, the car portion 3 is provided with a cover 62 that covers the opening 61 of the ball housing portion 6, and an opening / closing regulating portion 63 (for example, a zipper) that is provided on the cover 62 and that allows the opening 61 to be opened and closed. Is preferred. Thereby, when the car part 3 moves or the car part 3 is tilted with the contents 8 inserted, it is possible to completely eliminate the risk of the contents 8 falling outside the car part 3. In addition, the part of the cover 62 shown in FIG.6 (b) is made in mesh shape, and makes the accommodation state of the content 8 visible from the outside.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, it is preferable that a handle 64 is attached to the car portion 3. Thereby, the cage | basket | car part 3 becomes convenient at the time of carrying out and using alone, and can be handled like a basket. As a result, it is possible to carry items (for example, other sports equipment and other equipment to be carried) other than those scheduled to be accommodated in the ball cage 1 together. From this point of view, the car portion 3 may be separately provided with a storage pocket for equipment (not shown).

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a ball cage that is more convenient to use, such as being able to use the cage portion independently like a basket, as compared with a conventional product of the same type. In addition, it is superior to conventional products in terms of space-saving transportation and storage. Thus, this invention has very high industrial utility value and industrial applicability.

1 ball cage 2 pedestal portion 3 cage portion 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D column 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D caster 6 ball housing portion 7 cage frame 8 ball (contents)
41A, 41B, 41C, 41D Column upper end 42A, 42B, 42C, 42D Column lower end 43A, 43B, 43C, 43D Column upper end receiving portion 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D Column moving end 45A Arm unit 46A Center pin 47 Arm fixing portion 61 Opening portion of ball housing portion 62 Cover of ball housing portion 63 Opening / closing restricting portion of ball housing portion 64 Handle of cage portion 65 Bands 71A and 71B having through holes provided on outer edge of ball housing portion , 71C, 71D, 71E, 71F Car frame rod-like members 72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F Cage frame connecting portions 73A, 73B, 73C, 73D, 73E, 73F Axis θ _{A of} the car frame _{θ B, θ C, θ D} , θ E, internal angles _{DL 1,} DL 2, DL ₃ of rod-shaped members in theta _F coupling portion constitute Kagowakutai Diagonal in plan view polygon

Claims (7)

A pedestal having a plurality of pillars extending perpendicular to the ground;
A ball housing portion having an opening for taking in and out the ball and at least a portion made of a flexible material; and a cage frame body that is deformable while attached to the ball housing portion. The basket and
A basket of balls, and
The car frame is detachably attached to the upper end of the column,
The car frame includes a plurality of rod-shaped members and a connecting portion that pivotally supports the adjacent rod-shaped members to form an n-gonal shape (n is an integer of 4 or more) in plan view,
When the car frame is deformed, the rod-like member that forms the inner angle is pivoted so that the inner angle is widened in at least one connecting portion, and the inner angle is formed so that the inner angle is narrowed in the remaining at least one connecting portion. A ball cage characterized by pivoting the rod-shaped member to deform the ball housing portion. The n-gon is an even polygon, and
When the car frame is deformed, the rod-shaped members forming the inner angles are pivoted so that the inner angles of the pair of connecting portions that are opposite to each other widen, and the remaining at least one pair of connecting portions that are opposite to each other are mutually connected. 2. The ball cage according to claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped member forming the inner angle can be pivoted so that the inner angle of the ball becomes narrower.   The ball cage according to claim 2, wherein the n-gon is a quadrangle.   The length of the rod-shaped member is determined so that the connecting portion is placed on the upper end of the support and the ball accommodating portion is accommodated in the internal space between the supports, and the connecting portion is detachably mounted. The ball cage according to claim 1, wherein a receiving portion having a receiving shape that can be placed is provided at the upper end. The support is provided with a moving end below the upper end,
One end is pivotally supported on the upper end or the moving end of the support column, and at least a pair of arm portions whose other ends are pivotally supported on the moving end or the upper end of the support column adjacent to the support column are provided.
A central pin for pivotally supporting the arms at the longitudinal center of each other; and
The ball cage according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the arm portion and the central pin constitute an X-shaped arm that can increase or decrease a distance between the support columns.   The ball cage according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein at least a part of the ball housing portion is made of a mesh or a transparent member so that the inside of the housing portion can be visually recognized. The said cage | basket part is provided with the cover which covers the said opening part of the said ball | bowl accommodating part, and the opening-and-closing control part which is provided in this cover and can open and close the said opening part freely. A ball basket according to any of the above.

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