JPH11337301A - Distance measuring instrument used in combination with map - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a distance measuring instrument simple in structure, a small in size light in weight and portably use for golf-play without a sense of incongruity by piercing, through an end part, where a main scale, a first auxiliary scale, a second auxiliary scale and a grip plate are stacked, a main shaft to unite so that the main scale, the first auxiliary scale, and the second auxiliary scale are respectively rotatably to the main axis and the grip plate is nonrotatably to the main shaft. SOLUTION: An end part, where a main scale 1, a first auxiliary scale 2, a second auxiliary scale 3 and a grip plate 4 are stacked, is pierced with a main shaft. The main axis and the grip plate 4 is non-rotatably united and others are respectively rotatably united to the main shaft. A player in a golf course takes the grip plate 4 to adjust the main scale 1 in a direction to a pain 17 from a ball position 16 using a main scale projection 6 and an upper end 9 of the main axis, the auxiliary scale 2 to a first target 18 using the first auxiliary scale projection 7 and the upper end 9, the auxiliary scale 3 to a second target 19 using the second auxiliary scale projection 8 and the upper end 9. When reading a scale of the main scale 1 at the pin 17 in this condition, a numerical value thereof indicates the distance between the ball position 16 and the pin 17.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a distance measuring device and a ball position recorder for measuring a distance from a ball position to a pin in a golf course.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a golf course, when measuring the distance from the position of a ball to a pin, a caddy or a player uses a tree or the like indicating the distance to a pin planted along a course. The measurement by own eye measurement is common.

[0003] Other measuring techniques include those using an optical system, those using a laser beam, those using a satellite positioning system, those using sound waves, and the like.

[0004] However, there is conventionally no technique for measuring the distance from the ball position to the pin and simultaneously recording the ball position on the map.

[0005]

As a method of measuring a distance from a ball position to a pin, the method described above is used.

2. Description of the Related Art A caddy or a player's own measurement method using a tree or the like indicating the distance to a pin planted along the course described in the section is an approximate numerical value, and there is a problem of lack of accuracy. Was.

[0006] The above

[0003] All of the optical, laser-based, satellite-based, or sound-based measurement methods described in the above section have the problem that they require a large amount of cost and each instrument is large. Carrying golf play in terms of weight and weight has been inconvenient.

Conventionally, there is no technique for recording the ball position on a map simultaneously with the measurement of the position distance of the ball, and there has been a problem that the recording cannot be obtained.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a main scale, a first auxiliary scale, a second auxiliary scale, and a gripping plate are provided from below each of the main scale and the first scale. One auxiliary scale,
The second auxiliary scale, the grip plate is stacked in the order, the main shaft is passed through the stacked one end, the main scale, the first auxiliary scale,
Each of the second auxiliary scales is configured to be rotatable about the main shaft, and the grip plate is connected to the main shaft in a non-rotational state. The distance measuring device and the scale map of the ground are used together, and the invention according to claim 3 is configured such that the main scale, the first auxiliary scale, and the second auxiliary scale are each made of a transparent material. The invention according to claim 4 is configured such that the main scale, the first auxiliary scale, and the second auxiliary scale each have a center line in a longitudinal direction. At a right angle to the line, a scale value scale equivalent to that of the combined map is provided. 8. A structure in which a projection is provided at each end on the side opposite to the above.
The invention according to claim 8, wherein the lower end of the spindle has a pointed shape, and the upper end of the spindle has a projecting shape.
The tip protrusion and the main axis of each of the main scale, the first auxiliary scale, and the second auxiliary scale are provided on the respective center lines.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a distance measuring device with a map of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an example of a longitudinal sectional view of a main shaft portion of the distance measuring device with a map of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 4 shows an example of using a distance measuring device in a golf course.
Is an example of distance measurement and ball position recording using a combined map distance measuring device and a map.

As shown in FIG. 1, the map-based distance measuring device of the present invention is constructed by stacking a main scale 1, a first auxiliary scale 2, a second auxiliary scale 3, and a grip plate 4 in this order from below. The main shaft 5 is penetrated at one end, the main shaft 5 and the grip plate 4 are coupled in a non-rotational state, and the main shaft 5 and the main scale 1, the first auxiliary scale 2, and the second auxiliary scale 3 are respectively rotated. It is configured to be movable.

The main scale 1, the first auxiliary scale 2, and the second auxiliary scale 3 are made of, for example, a transparent material made of transparent plastic, and are configured so that a combined map can be visually recognized. Further, the grip plate 4 may also be made of a see-through material.

The functions of the first auxiliary scale 2 and the second auxiliary scale 3 are the same, but the main scale tip projection 6, the first auxiliary scale tip projection 7 and the second auxiliary scale tip projection 8 are replaced with other scales. It is preferred that the dimensions be such that they do not interfere.

In order to facilitate the rotation of the first auxiliary scale 2 and the second auxiliary scale 3, a rear portion of the main shaft 5 is longer than a rear portion of the main scale 1 and the grip plate 4, as shown in the drawing. You may comprise.

FIG. 2 is an example of a longitudinal sectional view of the main shaft 5 of the combined distance measuring instrument according to the present invention. The main scale 1, the first auxiliary scale 2, the second auxiliary scale 3, and the grip plate are shown. 4 illustrates a state in which the spindle 4 is sandwiched between the main shaft 5 and the holding ring 14 from above and below.

The lower end 13 of the main shaft 5 has a pointed shape, and the upper end 9 of the main shaft 5 has a projecting shape.

The O-ring 15 in FIG. 2 is an example in which the main scale 1, the first auxiliary scale 2, and the second auxiliary scale 3 are smoothly rotated. It is configured not to rotate together.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the use of the distance measuring device with a map according to the present invention. At the golf course, the player holds the grip plate and moves the main scale 1 from the ball position 16 to the pin 17.
, The first auxiliary scale 18 with respect to the first auxiliary target 18, and the second auxiliary scale 3 with respect to the second auxiliary target 19, the main scale protrusion 6, the first auxiliary scale protrusion 7, the second auxiliary scale, respectively. An example in which the directions are adjusted using the protrusion 8 and the upper end 9 of the main shaft is shown. In the figure, reference numeral 20 denotes a player.

FIG. 4 shows the main map center line 10 on the pin 17 on the combined map 21 with the main scale center line 10 using the map combined distance measuring device as it is oriented in the direction of the actual three targets shown in FIG. A state where the first auxiliary scale center line 11 is aligned with the auxiliary target 18 and the second auxiliary scale center line 12 is aligned with the second auxiliary target 19 is shown. The pin 1
The scale of the main scale 1 at the position 7 is read. The numerical value indicates the distance from the ball position 16 to the pin 17.

Further, the above

When a pressing force is applied to the upper end 9 of the main shaft of the combined distance measuring instrument in the state described above, the point of the lower end 13 of the main shaft 5 makes a stamp on the combined map 21. The imprint indicates the ball position 16.

[0020]

The map-based distance measuring device according to the present invention is simpler in structure, smaller in shape and lighter in weight than any other distance measuring device of the same purpose conventionally on the market, so that it can be carried in golf play. There is an effect that can be used without discomfort. In addition, there is an effect that manufacturing costs or equipment costs can be greatly reduced. Furthermore, by using it together with the map, the position of each hit ball can be recorded on the map at the same time as the distance measurement, so that it can be used as a reflection material for play or as a reference material for the next score up, making the interest of golf even wider and deeper Has the effect of doing

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a map-based distance measuring instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an example of a longitudinal sectional view of a main shaft portion of a distance measuring device with a map.

FIG. 3 is an example of use of a distance measuring device with a map in a golf course.

FIG. 4 is an example of distance measurement and ball position recording using a combined map distance measuring device and a map.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1. Main scale 2. First auxiliary scale 3. Second auxiliary scale 4. Grip plate 5. Main shaft 6. Main scale tip protrusion 7. 7. First auxiliary scale tip projection 8. second auxiliary scale tip projection Main shaft upper end 10. Main scale center line First auxiliary scale center line 12. Second auxiliary scale center line 13. Main shaft lower end 14. Presser ring 15. O-ring 16. Ball position 17. Bottle 18. First auxiliary target 19. Second auxiliary target 20. Player 21. Combined map

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A main scale, a first auxiliary scale, a second auxiliary scale, and a grip plate, each one of which is stacked from below in the order of the main scale, the first auxiliary scale, the second auxiliary scale, and the grip plate. The main shaft, the first auxiliary scale, and the second auxiliary scale are each made to be rotatable around the main shaft, and the grip plate is in a non-rotation state with the main shaft. A distance measuring device combined with a map, characterized in that the distance measuring device is combined with a map. 2. The map-based distance measuring device according to claim 1, wherein a scale map of the place is used in combination, and a measured position is recorded on the map, and a distance from the measured position to a distance measurement target place is obtained. It is characterized by the following. 3. The map-based distance measuring instrument according to claim 1, wherein each of the main scale, the first auxiliary scale, and the second auxiliary scale is made of a transparent material. 4. The map combined distance according to claim 1, wherein the main scale, the first auxiliary scale, and the second auxiliary scale each have a center line in a longitudinal direction. Measuring instrument. 5. The main scale is perpendicular to the center line,
The combined map distance measuring device according to claim 1, wherein a scale value scale equivalent to the scale value of the combined map is provided. 6. A protrusion (hereinafter referred to as a tip protrusion of each of the scales) is provided at an end of the main scale, the first auxiliary scale, and the second auxiliary scale, respectively, at ends opposite to the main shaft penetrating end side. The distance measuring device with a map according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. 7. A configuration in which the main scale-side tip (hereinafter referred to as the lower end of the main spindle) of the main spindle has a pointed shape, and the gripping plate-side tip of the main spindle (hereinafter referred to as the upper end of the main spindle) has a projection shape. The map-based distance measuring device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. 8. The main scale, the first auxiliary scale, and the second auxiliary scale each have a tip protrusion and the main axis provided on the center line according to claim 3. Or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or the map combined distance measuring device.