KR20040101590A - A Golf Mat Using Natural Grass - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A natural grass mat for practicing a golf as in an actual field environment, is provided to allow a golfer to practice a swing in such a field environment as a actual golf course. CONSTITUTION: The natural grass mat for practicing a golf includes: a field(2) with a constant range; and a tray(4), removably containing the field(2). The field(2) includes: a surface layer(6), composed of a natural grass(G); and a ground layer(8), growing the grass(G) of the surface layer(6). The tray(4) is configured as a box shape corresponding to the field(2) so as to contain the later(2), and includes: projections(12) which are regularly arranged on the bottom; and ventilating holes(14), arranged in the projections(12) in a penetrated manner through the latter(12).

Description

A golf mat using natural grass

The present invention relates to a natural turf mat for golf practice, and more particularly to a natural turf mat for golf practice that can provide an optimal field environment during golf swing practice.

In general, the golf practice range is located in a largely populated area of the city so that golfers or beginners can practice swinging in a limited space so that the golfer or beginners can maintain or learn their sense of swing without having to go to the golf course, which is mainly located in a rural or suburban area. A number of gates are provided, and a golf mat made of a shape similar to a natural field is installed at the bottom of the gate.

The golf mat is formed of a synthetic resin material on one surface of the same material as the synthetic resin, and has a region corresponding to at least the rotation radius of the golf club at the time of swing and is installed on each gate bottom surface.

The golf mat is attached adjacent to the standing floor of the golfer at the gate bottom of the practice field, and repeatedly set the golf ball on the surface of the mat attached to the golfer hits it to learn swing posture or swing sensation.

However, since the conventional golf practice mat has a structure in which artificial turf is simply formed on the surface, for example, since the golf head slides on the surface of the artificial turf, it is difficult to obtain the same feeling of impact as a natural turf in a general golf course. There is a limit to providing a field environment.

The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems as described above, the object of the present invention is to provide a natural turf mat for golf that can practice swing in a field environment, such as a golf course.

In order to realize the object of the present invention as described above, it comprises a field portion having a certain area, and a tray in which the field portion is separably received,

The field portion includes a surface layer made of natural residues and a ground layer on which residues of the surface layer can be grown,

The tray is formed in a box shape in which the field part can be accommodated according to the size of the field part, and a projection is formed in a predetermined arrangement on the bottom, and the projection part has a natural turf mat for golf practice through which a plurality of vent holes are formed. to provide.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a natural turf mat for golf practice according to the present invention.

2 is a cross-sectional view of the combination of FIG.

3 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 2;

4 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the structure of the cover detachably installed in the tray of FIG.

5 is a cross-sectional view of the combination of FIG.

6 is an enlarged partial view of FIG. 4.

FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a structure of a tee shot unit installed in the tray of FIG. 1; FIG.

Figure 8 is a state of use of natural turf mat for golf practice according to the present invention.

Figure 9 is a perspective view for explaining a preferred storage embodiment of the natural turf mat for golf practice according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail.

1 and 2, a natural mat for golf practice according to the present invention includes a field portion 2 having a predetermined area and a tray 4 in which the field portion 2 is detachably received. .

The field portion 2 serves as a field in which the golf ball B is placed and hit, and as shown in FIG. 2, the surface layer 6 made of natural residue G and the residues of the surface layer 6 ( It consists of the ground layer 8 which makes G) growable.

The width of the surface layer 6 can be made within the range that can be provided in the field area that can be hit smoothly in consideration of the rotation radius of the golf club during the swing operation, the field area in the shape of a rectangle or rectangle as shown in the accompanying drawings This may be in the form provided.

The natural residue (G) of the surface layer (6) may be used any one of the varieties are used to spread about 30 species depending on the purpose, more preferably, for example, Kentucky bluegrass (mainly planted on a golf course) Kentuckey bluegrass or Perennial ryegrass may be used.

The ground layer 8 is a high quality soil having an area corresponding to the surface layer 6, ie, a width and a thickness, so that the roots G of the surface layer 6 may be planted to a certain depth and grow in a natural state. This can be used.

Although not shown in the drawing, the field part 2, namely, the surface layer 6 and the ground layer 8, are grown for a certain period of time in separate planting areas, and the size of the residue and soil corresponding to the width of the field part 2 is increased. It can be manufactured by a method of dividing into thicknesses. At this time, the entire thickness of the field portion 2 may be formed in a range that can be used immediately after being installed on the floor surface without having to separately adjust the height after being installed in a golf practice range.

In addition, the soil constituting the ground layer (8) is added when the nutrient (G) is cultivated separately in the planting material is mixed and cultivated integrally or stored in the tray (4) to be described later so that long-term growth in the natural state Can be.

The field part 2 is accommodated in the tray 4 so that its shape is kept flat and can be easily installed and stored. The structure of the tray 4 will be described in detail as follows.

1 and 2, the tray 4 may be manufactured in the form of a box having an upper side opened and an accommodation space 10 formed therein, and a metal or synthetic resin may be used as the material.

The size of the tray 4 is within the range that can be accommodated while the field portion 2 is easily wrapped. At this time, the height of the tray 4 should be equal to or lower than the surface layer 6 of the field part 2, that is, the upper surface of the residue G. If the height of the tray 4 is higher than the surface layer 6, the edge of the tray 4 can easily contact the head of the golf club during swinging, so that the tray 4 may not be smoothly swinged. It can be damaged.

On the other hand, the bottom surface of the storage space 10 of the tray 4, the projecting portion 12 as shown in Figure 1 so that after the field portion 2 is accommodated, the residue G can be smoothly cured in a natural state. The ventilation hole 14 is formed in the protrusion 12.

As shown in FIG. 3, the protrusions 12 may protrude from the bottom surface of the tray 4 and have a predetermined height upward. The protrusions 12 may have a predetermined arrangement on the bottom surface and may be spaced apart from each other. Can be.

In the above description, the protrusion 12 has a one-way arrangement and a constant width on the bottom surface of the tray 4, for example, a protrusion formed in a sprite shape, but is not limited thereto. For example, the arrangement may be formed on the bottom surface of the tray 4 in the form of a checkerboard.

In addition, the size and arrangement of the vent holes 14 drilled on the surface of the protrusion 12 may be the ground layer 8 of the field part 2, that is, the soil is not lost to the outside and the outside air is smoothly received in the storage space. It can be formed in a range that can be supplied into.

As described above, when the protrusion 12 is formed on the inner bottom surface of the tray 4 and the vent holes 14 are drilled on the surface of the protrusion 12, the field part 2 is formed in the storage space of the tray 4. 10) When water is periodically supplied for growth of residue G after being stored in the container, the supplied water penetrates into the ground layer 8 and is uniformly disposed on the bottom surface without being lost to the outside through the vent holes 14. In addition, since it is continuously supplied to the residue G, and the outside air is introduced through the vent holes 14 and supplied to the ground layer 8, the growth environment of the residue G can be maintained in an optimal state. have.

And, the valleys formed between the protrusions 12 of the tray 4 may be filled with sand (S) as shown in the figure. When the sand S is filled in this way and the residue G is placed on the sand S, the surface of the residue G can be flattened, and the tray (when water is supplied to the grass G) Since sand (S) in the bottom surface of 4) the water is contained in the tray 4 is excessively accumulated to prevent the grass (G) from rotting.

1 and 3, a handle portion 16 may be formed in a groove structure in the lower portion of the tray 4 so as to easily carry the tray 4. When the handle portion 16 is formed on the tray 4, the tray 4 may be formed by a well-known bending method after the tray 4 is manufactured or manufactured.

In the above description, the handle portion 16 is bent in the same manner as the bending to the tray 4, and the groove structure is illustrated in the description and drawings as an example, but is not limited thereto. In addition, pipes and the like are not shown in the drawings. For example, it may be bent in a “??” shape and two or more at the side of the tray 4 may be firmly fixed by a separate fastening member.

4 and 5, a cover 18 may be detachably installed on the tray 4, and the structure of the cover 18 will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The cover 18 may be formed in a form corresponding to the tray 4 and may be detachably installed in a form surrounding the edge of the tray 4. At this time, the upper side surface of the cover 18 is formed in an open form and extends 20 having a constant width to limit the area of the field portion 2 and to be caught on the upper side of the tray (4) May be formed (see FIG. 6).

In addition, the bottom surface of the cover 19 has a structure open to a predetermined area so that the lower side of the tray 4 can be wrapped to open, the handle portion 16 of the tray 4 is open to the outside As shown in the drawing, an area corresponding to the handle part 16 may be manufactured in a cut shape.

The material of the cover 18 may be a rubber material having its own elasticity, and when the external force is applied when the cover 18 is fitted to the tray 4, the shape is elastically deformed and stretched to return to the original shape. The rubber band is detachably fitted to the tray 4. In this case, the cover 18 may have a thickness within a range capable of sufficiently protecting the tray 4 from a physical external force without lowering elasticity.

Thus, the cover 18 is inserted in a form surrounding the outer surface of the tray 4 as shown in Figs. 5 and 6 to prevent the tray 4 from being damaged and deformed by the head of the golf club during swinging In addition, since it can be prevented from slipping on the floor after being installed in a golf practice range, it can be given more improved functionality, and visually, the decorative aesthetics can be improved, thereby significantly improving the product quality.

Referring to FIG. 7, a so-called "tee shot" hitting the bottom surface of the tray 4 by setting a golf ball G in a state spaced at a predetermined height from the surface layer 6 of the field part 2. "The tee shot portion 22 may be installed so as to perform, and the structure of the tee shot portion 22 will be described in more detail as follows.

The tee shot portion 22 is a support 24 which is fixed to the bottom surface of the tray 4, the support 24 is installed to enable separation and height adjustment and the golf ball (G) is placed (26).

The support 24 has a circular or polygonal cross section and is formed in a predetermined length, for example, in the form of a pin, and the material may be wood or synthetic resin.

As shown in FIG. 6, the support 24 may have a posture that is substantially orthogonal to the surface of the tray 4, that is, the surface of the protrusion 12, and may be detachably fixed to a separate bracket 28. . At this time, the support 24 may be fixed to the bracket 28 integrally or detachably fixed by screwing.

In the above description, the supporter 24 is detachably fixed to the bottom surface of the tray 4 by a separate bracket 28, but is illustrated in the drawings and drawings. However, although not shown in the drawings, the bracket 28 is installed. It may be fixed directly to the bottom surface of the tray 4 without.

The fastener 26 may be manufactured in the form of a pin having a circular or polygonal cross-section similar to the support 24, and a material may be used as a rubber material that can retain shape and maintain shape. . In this way, when a rubber material is used as the material of the fastener 26, it is possible to prevent the fastener 26 from being damaged by the head of the golf club and to provide an optimum feeling of impact when hitting.

One side end of the fixture 26 is screwed with the free end side of the support 24 as shown in the figure ?? Screw portion 30 is formed to be fixed to the free end side of the support 24 is screwed structure that can easily adjust the set height of the fixing portion. At this time, the length of the fixture 26 is within the range that one side is fixed to the free end side of the support 24, the other end can protrude to a constant length from the field portion 2, that is, the surface layer (6) As such, the length of the fixing portion 26 protruding from the surface layer 6 may be set within a length range in which the golf ball protrudes from the surface of the residual surface by the golf tee when performing a normal tee shot.

And, the fastener 26 is a free end side protruding to the top of the surface layer 6 is made of a spherical groove structure like a conventional golf tee so that the golf ball (G) can be smoothly set, The fastener 26 is fixed to the supporter 24 by the screw unit 30, so that the height set using the screw unit 30 can be easily adjusted, so that the tee shot is adjusted to a height suitable for the user's swing trajectory. Can be done.

The process of setting the tee shot portion 22 through the field portion 2 as described above will be briefly described. First, as shown in FIG. 7 before the field portion 2 is accommodated in the tray 4. After fixing the supporter 24 to one side of the bottom surface of the tray 4, although not shown in the drawing, a space of a groove structure for inserting the fixture 26 into the free end side of the supporter 24 may be secured. The pin-shaped guide tool is detachably installed.

When the field part 2 is stored in the storage space 10 of the tray 4 after being set as described above, the guide tool penetrates through the field part 2 while the fixing tool 26 is installed. After the insertion hole 32 is formed in this way, the guide tool 32 can be easily removed from the support member 24.

Therefore, when the insertion hole 32 is formed by the above process, the tee shot can be easily performed by detachably setting the fixture 26 to the support 24 through the insertion hole 32 as necessary during swing practice. It can be.

Next, with reference to the accompanying drawings a preferred use of the natural practice mat for golf practice according to the present invention having the above-described structure will be described in more detail as follows.

First, as shown in FIG. 8, if the tray 4 in which the field portion 2 is accommodated is set adjacent to the standing floor F at the gate of the golf practice range, the field portion 2, that is, the golf course is placed on the surface layer 6. Swing practice can be easily performed by setting the ball (G). At this time, the field portion 2, that is, the surface layer 6 is made of natural residues (G) to provide an optimal field environment, such as a golf course when the golfer performs the batting practice or posture correction.

Then, when performing the so-called "tee shot" which hits the golf ball G by setting the golf ball G on the surface of the field part 2 during the swing practice as described above, the tee shot part 22, that is, the fastener ( 26 is screwed to the free end side of the support 24 via the insertion hole 32 formed in the field portion 2 so that the free end side of the fixture 26 is the surface layer 6 of the field portion 2. Set to protrude to a certain length and then tee shot.

The natural turf mat for golf practice according to the present invention can be easily installed in a limited place such as a golf practice field to provide an optimal field environment during golfer's swing sensitivity and posture correction without going out to a general golf course, and is particularly easy to install. As it is sold to general golfers, the individual can easily store and can easily swing or posture correction in the optimal field environment without being restricted by the place, and can easily stack a large number as shown in FIG. Therefore, it can be easily stored even in a narrow space.

Then, when the water is periodically supplied for the growth of the field portion 2, ie, the residue G, accommodated in the tray 4, the protrusion 12 formed on the bottom surface of the tray 4 is provided. The water supplied by the air is supplied to the residue G while being uniformly accumulated without being lost to the outside through the air vents 14, and external air is supplied to the ground layer 8 through the air vents 14 drilled on the bottom surface. As it is continuously supplied, the general public can easily manage and maintain. At this time, the water supplied to the residue (G) is excessively accumulated in the supplied water tray 4 because the sand (S) filled between the protrusions 12 of the tray 4 contains a certain amount of grass. (G) can be prevented from rotting.

In the above description of the preferred embodiment of the natural turf mat for golf practice according to the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this, but the invention is not limited to the claims and the detailed description of the invention and various modifications are carried out within the scope of the accompanying drawings. It is possible and this also belongs to the scope of the present invention.

As described above, the natural turf mat for golf practice according to the present invention can be easily installed in a golf practice range or a specific space without being limited to a place, and provides an optimal field environment such as a golf course during swing practice or posture correction. The sensitivity of can be kept constant.

In addition, the natural turf mat for golf practice according to the present invention is provided with protrusions and vent holes formed in a predetermined arrangement on the bottom surface of the tray, and the water is periodically supplied and supplied to the ground layer of the turf for a certain period of time. Since the air is smoothly supplied, the general public can easily perform maintenance. In addition, since the field portion made of natural residue is stored in a tray and formed in a single mat, the general person can easily store and install it.

In addition, the natural mat mat for golf practice according to the present invention is provided with a detachable tee shot portion in the tray is not limited to a simple function to provide a variety of hitting environment can provide a further improved additional function during the golfer's swing practice.

Claims (10)

A field portion having a predetermined area, and a tray in which the field portion is separably received; The field portion includes a surface layer made of natural residues and a ground layer on which residues of the surface layer can be grown, The tray is formed in a box shape in which the field part can be accommodated according to the size of the field part, and a protrusion is formed on the bottom in a predetermined arrangement, and a through hole is formed in the protrusion part. The golf ball mat according to claim 1, wherein the height of the tray is not higher than the surface layer surface of the field portion accommodated in the tray. The method according to claim 1, wherein the protrusions have a constant width at the bottom surface of the tray and one or more natural golf mats for golf practice is formed in one or more directions protruding. The method of claim 1, wherein the ventilation hole has a diameter within the range that the soil of the ground layer is not lost to the outside in the protrusions and a plurality of natural turf mats for golf practice. The method according to claim 1, wherein the golf practice natural ball mat further comprises a tee shot portion, the tee shot portion, a support that is fixed to one side of the bottom surface of the tray, and the support ball is installed so as to be detachable and adjustable height, A natural grass mat for golf practice, including a fixture to be placed. The method according to claim 5, wherein the support has a circular or polygonal cross section and is formed in the length range does not protrude on the upper side of the tray, the natural golf mat for golf practice is fixed in a posture perpendicular to the bottom surface of the tray. The natural turf mat for golf practice according to claim 5, wherein the fastener has the same shape as the support and is fixed in the same posture as the support at the free end side of the support. The method according to claim 5, One side end of the fastener is formed with a thread, by the screw portion is fixed to the free end side of the support and the natural residual mat for golf practice is fixed to be possible to adjust the height. The method of claim 1, wherein the golf practice natural mat mat further comprises a cover, the cover is made of a form that can be wrapped so that the upper side of the tray is opened, the material is made of a rubber material having elasticity to the tray Natural mats for golf practice to be detachably installed on the outer surface of the golf course. The method of claim 1, wherein the sand is filled between the protrusions natural natural mat for golf practice.