KR102534455B1 - Mini-golf pool table - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is to provide a mini golf table to which a billiards game method is applied, wherein the mini golf table includes: a frame part forming a rectangular space used in a game; a bottom part disposed at the bottom of the frame part and displaying a scoreboard used in game progress or a figure guiding the location; and a footrest part disposed across the frame part for a game user to climb to prevent the game user from contacting a moving ball. According to the present invention, the multiple games can be played using one mini golf table.

Description

Mini golf table combined with billiard game {MINI-GOLF POOL TABLE}

The present invention relates to a mini golf table combined with a billiard game method, and more specifically, to a floor-mounted table capable of playing various games such as pocket ball, curling, and darts using sticks and billiard balls.

In general, a pocket billiard table consists of a table with a long side of about 2.5m and a short side of about 1.27m, and six pockets are installed in the four corners of the table and in the center of the long side. It is a sport in which the ball is put into a pocket.

However, a general pocket billiard table has disadvantages in that it is difficult to move once it is in place because it is heavy and needs to be leveled, and the place of use is limited to indoors.

As a technique for solving these problems, a technique of making the size of the billiard table itself small is disclosed in "Two-pocket mini billiard table" (Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-0332255, Patent Document 1).

However, there is a problem in that such a small billiard table easily loses interest by reducing the situation itself that can be produced while the ball rolls due to its small area.

On the other hand, in the case of an existing billiard table, when hitting a ball with a cue, the waist must be bent, and when the cue ball is located in the center, a difficult posture is required, so it is not suitable as a silver sports activity for the elderly.

On the other hand, there is gateball as a representative silver sport.

Gateball is an athletic event that can be easily learned and enjoyed by men and women of all ages through proper exercise, and has recently gained great popularity as a leisure activity sport for the silver generation.

However, since the gateball arena requires a large site area, it is difficult to provide the arena indoors. Therefore, there is a problem that is affected by the climate.

"Two-pocket mini billiard table" (Korea Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0332255

An object of the present invention is to provide a floor-mounted table capable of playing various games such as pool, curling, and darts using a stick and a billiard ball so that the elderly can simply enjoy.

In order to achieve the above object, a mini golf table combined with a billiard game method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a frame part forming a rectangular space used for a game; a bottom portion disposed on the bottom of the frame portion and displaying a scoreboard used for game progress or a figure guiding a location; and a scaffolding portion disposed across the frame portion so that the game user can get on to prevent the game user from coming into contact with the moving ball.

At this time, the scaffolding portion, as having a shape of ┏ ?

At this time, the scaffold portion is formed to a length corresponding to the width of the frame portion, a horizontal member serving as a stand on which the user can get on; and a pair of leg members disposed at both ends of the horizontal member so that the 'ball' used in the game passes therethrough.

At this time, the leg member includes a wheel protruding to the lower side so that the footrest portion can move along the rim of the frame unit, and the wheel is disposed in a form provided on an axis buffered by a spring, and the footrest portion The applied weight of the user is received inside the leg member, and the bottom surface of the leg member is in close contact with the rim of the frame unit, so that movement by wheels may be restricted.

In addition, the game further includes a stick for hitting and moving the 'ball', the stick comprising: a stick body in the form of a rod; and a head disposed at a lower end of the stick body to hit the ball, and the head is shaped like a hammer and may include a laser indicator displaying a hitting direction of the head on a hitting surface.

On the other hand, the stick body has a segmented form, and may be formed to fit a length to a user through addition or disassembly of segments.

In addition, the frame unit may include a mirror reflecting light displayed by the laser display at a lower end of a cushion surface provided on an inner wall.

In addition, the frame portion, as a form corresponding to a table for pool billiards, pockets into which 'balls' used in the game are inserted at each of the four corners and the central portion in the horizontal direction; and a stopper blocking the pocket so that other types of games can be played.

According to the mini golf table combined with the billiard game method according to the present invention,

First, it is possible to play various games using one mini golf table.

Second, it is possible to prevent the ball during the game from contacting the user and affecting the game by the scaffolding unit.

Third, since the movement of the footrest is limited by the weight of the user, it is possible to minimize falls caused by the movement of the footrest.

Fourth, the moving path of the ball can be predicted through the laser indicator provided on the head of the stick and the band-shaped mirror provided on the frame.

Fifth, it is possible to easily find a bounce position corresponding to a specific angle (for example, 45°) through numerical marks written at regular intervals on the foothold and frame.

1 is a perspective view of a mini golf table combined with a billiard game method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a partially exploded perspective view of the mini golf table shown in FIG. 1;
3 illustrates an example of using the scaffolding unit.
5 illustrates a cross section and a longitudinal section of the scaffolding portion.
6 illustrates a stick according to an embodiment.
7 describes an embodiment in which a mirror is provided in a frame part.
8 is an embodiment of the scaffolding portion on which guide lines are displayed and the frame portion on which guide numbers are written.
9 is a plan view and cross-sectional view according to one embodiment.
10 illustrates leg members and rails for preventing slipping.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. At this time, it should be noted that in the accompanying drawings, the same components are indicated by the same reference numerals as much as possible. In addition, detailed descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that may obscure the gist of the present invention will be omitted. For the same reason, in the accompanying drawings, some components are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically illustrated.

1 is a perspective view of a mini golf table combined with a billiard game method according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partially exploded perspective view of the mini golf table shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a horizontal cross-section and a vertical cross-section of a scaffolding portion, FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a stick according to an embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a mirror is provided in a frame portion. 8 is an embodiment of a scaffolding portion with guide lines and a frame portion with guide numbers written thereon, FIG. 9 is a plan view and cross-sectional view according to an embodiment, and FIG. 10 illustrates a leg member and a rail for preventing slipping. .

1 to 10, a mini golf table 1000 combined with a billiard game method according to the present invention includes a frame part 100, a bottom part 200, a footrest part 300, and a stick 400. .

The frame unit 100 forms a rectangular space used for games and has a shape corresponding to a table used for pool and billiards. Since the mini golf table 1000 of the present invention is mounted on the floor and the game user plays the game on it, the frame unit 100 is also mounted on the floor.

However, the rectangular space inside the frame unit 100 does not pass through to the bottom of the ground. It is desirable to have a shape similar to a table used in pool billiards for automatic recovery of balls put into the pocket (P). That is, a ramp for recovering a ball may be further provided below the bottom part 200 or below the frame part 100 .

The frame unit 100 further includes a pocket stopper P' to prevent a ball from falling into a pocket during a game other than the pool game. There are two types of pocket stopper (P'): a shape corresponding to the corner pocket and a shape corresponding to the central pocket. The pocket stopper (P') is provided with a cushion (C), and when the pocket stopper (P') is coupled, the inner space of the frame part 100 has a perfect rectangular shape.

According to one embodiment, the frame unit 100 has dimensions of 3.7 meters in width and 2.25 meters in length on the outside and 3.0 meters on the inside and 1.5 meters on the inside (ie, a rectangular space used for games). However, this is only one example for explaining a possible size, and the actual size may be appropriately modified according to the location where the mini golf table 1000 is installed.

A horizontal portion constituting the frame unit 100 will be referred to as a rail frame 110 for convenience of description.

The rail frame 110 is a longitudinal portion of the frame portion 100 and includes a rail 111 recessed in a ∪ shape. In the present invention, the rail 111 does not have a conventional Ω cross-section shape, but has a depressed shape in a plane. The leg member 320 constituting the footrest portion 300 is implemented in a form that can be inserted into the rail 111 recessed in a ∪ shape as a whole. According to this embodiment, even if a user applies an impact to the footrest portion 300 by mistake or the like, it is possible to effectively prevent the leg member 320 from being separated from the rail 111 .

The width of the rail 111 has a width corresponding to the width of the leg member 320 . The end portion 111a of the rail 111 has a narrower width than the width of the leg member 320 . While preventing the scaffold portion 300 moved to the end of the rail 111 from escaping from the end portion 111a, contaminants introduced into the rail 111 through a simple cleaning tool are removed through the end portion 111a. can be ejected.

The bottom part 200 is disposed on the bottom of the frame part 100, and displays a scoreboard used for game progress or a figure guiding the initial position of a ball used for a game.

The rectangular bottom surface formed inside the frame part 100 corresponds to the bottom part 200, but considering the feature that the game user directly climbs and plays the game, the bottom part 200 is a rubber plate that can be replaced or mounted It can be implemented with a material such as a carpet.

A figure or the like that guides the initial position of a scoreboard or a ball used in a game is printed on the bottom part 200, but may be displayed by a projector or the like depending on implementation conditions.

The footrest part 300 is disposed across the frame part 100 so that the game user can get on it in order to prevent the game user from coming into contact with the moving ball.

The scaffolding portion 300 is arranged in such a way that the bent portions at both ends are each fitted to the outside of the rim of the frame portion 100 as having a ┏-┓ shape. The scaffolding portion 300 may be used in a way that the game user hits the ball while standing on the scaffolding portion 300, and the scaffolding portion 300 is climbed on the scaffolding portion 300 to avoid contact with the moving ball after hitting. ) may be used. In situations where the scaffolding unit 300 is not needed, the scaffolding unit 300 may be moved to either end of the frame unit 100.

The footrest unit 300 includes a horizontal member 310 and a leg member 320.

The horizontal member 310 is formed to have a length corresponding to the vertical width (ie, short width) of the frame unit 100, and serves as a stand on which a user can climb.

The horizontal member 310 is preferably formed of a transparent material so that the movement of the ball can be checked in a rectangular space used for games. However, since it supports the user's weight, it is preferable to form a material made of tempered glass.

The leg member 320 serves as a support supporting the horizontal member 310 so that the ball can pass under the horizontal member 310 . The leg members 320 are disposed at both ends of the horizontal member 310 in a symmetrical pair.

The leg member 320 includes wheels 321 protruding from the lower side so that the footrest portion 300 can move along the rim of the frame portion 100 .

The wheel 321 is disposed in the form provided on the shaft 322 buffered by the spring S, and when the user's weight is applied to the footrest unit 300, the wheel 321 is accommodated into the leg member 320. As a result, the bottom surface of the leg member 320 comes into close contact with the rim of the frame unit 100, so that movement by the wheels 321 is restricted. That is, in a state where the user climbs on the scaffolding unit 300, the scaffolding unit 300 is fixed to reduce the user's risk of falling.

The wheel 321, the spring (S), and the axle 322 to be buffered are disposed inside the leg cover 323 constituting the main body of the leg member 320.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the leg cover 323 and the rail 111 may further include a structure for preventing slipping. When the user steps on the footrest unit 300, the lower surface of the leg cover 323 is fixed in contact with the rail 111 by the user's weight, but FIG. 10 has a form for further enhancing the fixing effect.

The leg cover 323 includes a sawtooth-shaped engaging portion 323T protruding in a direction contacting the rail 111 on the lower side.

The rail 111 includes a locking groove 111T′ into which the locking portion 323T is fitted at a position facing the locking portion 323T. When the lower surface of the leg cover 323 comes into contact with the rail 111 due to the user's weight, the engaging portion 323T is fitted into the engaging groove 111T', so for some reason, the footrest portion 300 is subjected to horizontal force. When applied, it is possible to prevent the footrest unit 300 from suddenly moving along the rail 111 .

The stick 400 is a means to hit and move the 'ball' used in the game. The 'ball' may be a conventional billiard ball or a ball of an exclusive standard. The stick 400 has a shape similar to a putter of a golf club. However, for smooth game progress, it is desirable to implement the head in the form of a hammer with a cross section similar to the diameter of the 'ball'.

The stick 400 includes a rod-shaped stick body 410 and a head 420 .

The stick body 410 may be manufactured in the form of a single rod, but for reasons of ease of manufacture, easy length adjustment, and safety, it is preferable to form a segmented form of unit length and combine them. The connection part of the stick body 410 may be formed thinner than the grip part, which is another part, to increase safety in use.

The head 420 is disposed at the lower end of the stick body 410 and is a means for striking a ball, and may be implemented in a hammer shape or may be implemented in a ring shape 420'.

The head 420 may be replaced and mounted according to the rules of the game to be played and the type of ball to be used.

The head 420 may be implemented in a form including a laser indicator 421 displaying the hitting direction of the head on the hitting surface.

The head 420 may have a protruding tip like a cue stick used in billiards on a striking surface. The laser indicator 421 is provided in the form of a protruding tip to help game users hit the ball in an accurate direction.

The frame unit 100 has a cushion surface C on an inner wall. The cushion surface (C, that is, corresponding to the side rail, head rail and foot rail) is similar to a billiard table and helps the 'ball' to bounce smoothly on the inner wall of the frame unit 100. At this time, a mirror M may be provided at the lower end of the cushion surface C - a portion adjacent to the bottom portion 200 surface.

The laser light of the laser indicator 421 is reflected by the mirror M and displayed on the bottom part 200 . Therefore, it is possible to predict which path the ball to be hit by the user will proceed. The mirror M is preferably provided on all four sides in a band shape.

In the frame unit 100, marks for position confirmation may be formed at regular intervals on the upper surface of the wall (ie, the upper surface of the frame). For example, when numbers are arranged at regular intervals and the scaffolding part 300 is placed at a specific number position, the bounce position corresponding to a specific angle (eg 45 °) is combined with the number interval written on the scaffolding part 300 Easy to find.

According to the mini golf table 1000 combined with the billiard game method according to the present invention,

① It is possible to play games (nine-ball, eight-ball, snooker, etc.) in the conventional pool-style billiards. Only the cue is changed to a stick, and the same game is possible.

② It is possible to play carom billiards (4-ball, 3-ball or 3-cushion, etc.) game by combining the pocket stopper (P').

③ Using the concentric circle pattern shown on the bottom part 200, it is possible to play a game in a curling manner.

④ It is possible to play a dart score calculation method using the concentric circle pattern shown on the bottom part 200 .

The above-mentioned game method is only a game with high public recognition among many games playable on the mini golf table 1000, and various other types of games are possible when small tools are used as pendulums.

Embodiments of the present invention disclosed in this specification and drawings are only presented as specific examples to easily explain the technical content of the present invention and help understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that other modified examples based on the technical idea of the present invention can be implemented in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

1000: mini golf table
100: frame part
200: bottom
300: scaffolding
400: stick

Claims (8)

A frame portion forming a rectangular space used for games;
a bottom portion disposed on the bottom of the frame portion and displaying a scoreboard used for game progress or a figure guiding a location; and
In order to prevent the game user from contacting the moving ball, a scaffolding portion disposed across the frame portion so that the game user can get on it,
The scaffolding part,
It has a ┏-┓ shape, and the bent parts at both ends are each fitted to the outside of the rim of the frame part,
The scaffolding part,
a horizontal member formed to a length corresponding to the width of the frame portion and serving as a pedestal on which the user can climb; and
A mini golf table combined with a billiard game method, comprising a pair of leg members disposed at both ends of the horizontal member so that the 'ball' used in the game passes. delete delete The method of claim 1,
The leg member,
And a wheel protruding to the lower surface so that the scaffolding portion can move along the rim of the frame portion,
The wheel is disposed in a form provided on an axis buffered by a spring,
The weight of the user applied to the footrest is accommodated into the leg member,
A mini golf table combined with a billiard game method, characterized in that the bottom surface of the leg member is in close contact with the rim of the frame unit to limit movement by wheels. The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a stick for hitting and moving the 'ball' used in the game,
The stick,
a stick body in the form of a rod; and
A head disposed at the lower end of the stick body to hit the ball;
the head,
A mini golf table combined with a billiard game method, comprising a hammer-shaped laser indicator displaying a hitting direction of the head on a hitting surface. The method of claim 5,
The stick body,
A mini golf table combined with a billiard game method, characterized in that it is formed in a segmented form so that the length is tailored to the user through addition or disassembly of segments. The method of claim 5,
The mini golf table combined with the billiard game method, characterized in that the frame part includes a mirror reflecting the display light by the laser indicator at the lower end of the cushion surface provided on the inner wall. The method of claim 1,
the frame part,
As a form corresponding to a table for pool billiards, pockets into which 'balls' used in the game are inserted at each of the four corners and the central part in the horizontal direction; and
A mini golf table combined with a billiard game method, characterized in that it includes a stopper blocking the pocket so that different types of games can be played.

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