KR20220053851A - Easy grip ball - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a ball which is easy to grip, and which comprises: a main body having a spherical shape and having a plurality of insertion spaces, into which fingers are inserted, formed on an outer surface thereof; and grip parts installed and inserted into each of the insertion spaces and coming in contact with the fingers inserted into the insertion spaces. The insertion spaces include: a first insertion space into which the middle finger is inserted; a pair of second insertion spaces formed separately from the first insertion space and disposed at symmetrical positions to allow the index and ring fingers to be inserted thereinto; and a third insertion space formed to be spaced apart from the first insertion space and arranged to have a longer distance than the distance between the first insertion space and the second insertion space to allow the thumb to be inserted thereinto. According to the present invention, even children with small hands can easily grip the ball with one hand.

Description

Easy gripping ball {EASY GRIP BALL}

The present invention relates to a ball that is easy to grip, and more particularly, a plurality of finger insertion spaces are formed on the outer surface so that the ball can be easily gripped with one hand, and a grip portion is provided in the insertion space to prevent the fingers inserted into the insertion space from slipping. It relates to a ball that is easily inserted and gripped.

In general, dodgeball (避球, Dodgeball) is one of the ball games, and refers to a game in which two teams are divided and shoot the ball at the players of the opposing team. This game of dodgeball is a daily sport that anyone can enjoy, regardless of gender or age. In particular, it can improve the physical and mental health of students, so it is mainly used in school physical education classes.

For the balls used in the above-mentioned dodgeball game, leather balls and foam balls are mainly used. Leather balls generally consist of an inner skin made of polyester and cotton and an outer skin made of leather or synthetic resin. These leather balls have a disadvantage in that it is difficult to grip due to their smooth and hard outer skin, and it is difficult to get injured or injured due to the hard outer skin. Even if you don't, it has the disadvantage of feeling a lot of pain.

Foam ball has been developed and widely used to compensate for the shortcomings of leather balls. It is made of soft polyurethane foam, which is lighter than leather balls and at the same time has adequate elasticity, so it has excellent advantages in preventing injuries.

However, these balls have a problem that children with small hands, especially the lower grades of elementary school, cannot easily hold the ball with one hand, and it is difficult to control the direction, angle and force when throwing the ball because the grip is not properly held. In addition, there is a problem in that the finger is injured in the process of applying excessive force to grip the ball.

Under the above background, the present inventors not only have a plurality of finger insertion spaces formed on the outer surface so that the ball can be gripped with one hand, but also the grip part is inserted into the insertion space to prevent the fingers inserted into the insertion space from slipping to improve the grip feeling The present invention was completed by developing a ball with easy gripping and confirming the effect.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art. A plurality of finger insertion spaces are formed on the outer surface to hold a ball with one hand, and a grip portion is provided in the insertion space to prevent the fingers inserted into the insertion space from slipping. It is to provide a ball that is easy to grip into which is inserted.

The above object, according to the present invention, is provided in a spherical shape, the body portion is formed with a plurality of insertion spaces for inserting a finger on the outer surface; and a grip part respectively inserted into and installed in the insertion space and contacting a finger inserted into the insertion space, wherein the insertion space includes a first insertion space into which the middle finger is inserted, and spaced apart from the first insertion space, respectively. A pair of second insertion spaces formed and disposed at symmetrical positions to insert the index and ring fingers, respectively, and formed to be spaced apart from the first insertion space, the space between the first insertion space and the second insertion space It is arranged to have a long interval and is achieved by a ball that is easy to grip and includes a third insertion space into which the thumb is inserted.

Also, the insertion space may further include a fourth insertion space formed to be spaced apart from the first insertion space and disposed at a position symmetrical to the third insertion space into which the thumb is inserted.

In addition, the insertion space may be formed on the front and rear surfaces of the main body, respectively.

In addition, the body part may be made of a soft polyurethane foam material.

In addition, the grip part may be made of a soft rubber or silicone material having elasticity.

According to the present invention, there is an effect that even children with small hands can easily grip the ball with one hand.

In addition, according to the present invention, there is an effect that can more easily control the ball, such as the throwing direction, angle, and force control.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to effectively prevent finger injuries caused in the process of applying excessive force to grip the ball.

On the other hand, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and various effects may be included within the range obvious to those skilled in the art from the description below.

1 is an overall view of a ball that is easy to grip according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is an exploded perspective view of a ball that is easy to grip according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a plan view of a ball that is easy to grip according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a cross-sectional view of a ball that is easy to grip according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is an exploded perspective view of a grip part of a ball that is easy to grip according to another embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a cross-sectional view of a grip portion of a ball that is easy to grip according to another embodiment of the present invention;
7 illustrates a process in which the rotating part of the ball, which is easy to grip, is rotated according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. In adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even though they are indicated on different drawings.

In the description of the embodiment of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function interferes with the understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used. These terms are only for distinguishing the component from other components, and the essence, order, or order of the component is not limited by the term.

From now on, with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be described in detail with respect to the easy grip ball 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is an overall view of a ball that is easy to grip according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a ball that is easy to grip according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an embodiment of the present invention A plan view of a ball that is easy to grip according to an embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a ball that is easy to grip according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 4 , the ball 100 that is easy to grip according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body 110 and a grip 120 .

The main body 110 is provided in a spherical shape, and a plurality of insertion spaces h into which the user's finger is inserted are formed on the outer surface, and is made of a soft polyurethane foam material.

Here, the insertion space (h) means a space formed inward from the outer surface of the main body 110 so that the user's thumb, index finger, middle finger, and ring finger are respectively inserted in order for the user to grip the ball with one hand, and has a cylindrical shape. Alternatively, it may be formed in a truncated cone shape (ie, a shape of a vertical cross-section is an inverted trapezoid), the diameter of which becomes wider toward the opening.

In more detail, the insertion space (h) includes a first insertion space (h1), a second insertion space (h2), a third insertion space (h3), and a fourth insertion space (h4).

The first insertion space (h1) is the user's middle finger is inserted, is formed on the outer surface of the main body (110).

The second insertion space (h2) is provided as a pair to insert the user's index and ring fingers, respectively, and is formed on the outer surface of the body part 110 to be spaced apart from the first insertion space (h1), respectively, and disposed at symmetrical positions do. In more detail, the pair of second insertion spaces (h2) are disposed adjacent to the lower left and lower right of the first insertion space (h1) to facilitate insertion of the user's index and ring fingers, and are disposed at positions symmetrical to each other. do.

At this time, in consideration of the average hand size of the lower grades of elementary school, the diameter of the first insertion space (h1) and the second insertion space (h2) is preferably formed to be 2.5 cm, and the first insertion space (h1) and the second insertion space (h2) are preferably formed. The depth of the space (h2) is preferably formed to be 2 cm, and it is preferable that the spaced intervals between the first insertion space (h1) and the second insertion space (h2) are formed within 1 cm, respectively.

The third insertion space (h3) is to be inserted with the user's thumb, is formed to be spaced apart from the first insertion space (h1), a longer interval than the interval between the first insertion space (h1) and the second insertion space (h2) arranged to have More specifically, the third insertion space (h3) is disposed at a predetermined interval in the lower left side of the first insertion space (h1) to facilitate insertion of the user's thumb.

The fourth insertion space (h4) is additionally formed so that the thumb can be easily inserted when the user is left-handed, and is formed to be spaced apart from the first insertion space (h1) and the first insertion space (h1) and the second insertion space (h1) It is arranged to have an interval longer than the interval between the insertion spaces (h2), and is arranged at a position symmetrical to the third insertion space (h3). More specifically, the fourth insertion space (h4) is disposed at a predetermined interval in the lower right of the first insertion space (h1) to facilitate insertion of the user's thumb.

At this time, in consideration of the average hand size of the lower grades of elementary school, it is preferable that the diameters of the third insertion space h3 and the fourth insertion space h4 be 3 cm, and the third insertion space h3 and the fourth insertion space It is preferable that the depth of (h4) is formed to be 2 cm, and the spaced distance between the first insertion space (h1) and the third and fourth insertion spaces is about 6.5 cm, respectively (the second insertion space (h2) and the third insertion space) ,4 It is preferable that the spaced intervals between the insertion spaces be formed within 4.5cm, respectively).

In addition, the above-described first insertion space (h1), the second insertion space (h2), the third insertion space (h3), the insertion space (h) including the fourth insertion space (h4) is the body portion (110) It may be formed on the front side and the back side, respectively. That is, five insertion spaces (h) may be formed on the front and rear surfaces of the body part 110, respectively. According to this, the time consumed to find the insertion space (h) is reduced, and there is an effect that the ball can be gripped more quickly.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 4 , guide grooves g for guiding the insertion of a finger may be formed downward in the portion where the insertion space h of the main body 110 is formed. At this time, the cut surface of the guide groove (g) is provided with a curved surface, the middle joint of the finger inserted into the insertion space (h) can be in contact. According to this, since the position of the insertion space (h) can be roughly grasped through the guide groove (g), there is an effect that the ball can be gripped more quickly, and since the middle joint of the finger is in contact with the guide groove (g), the ball It has the effect of more firmly gripping.

The grip part 120 is a finger inserted into the insertion space (h) to be in contact with, is respectively inserted into the insertion space (h) and installed, and is made of a soft rubber or silicone material having elasticity.

The grip part 120 may be formed in a tubular shape with a hollow inside or a truncated cone shape (that is, an inverted trapezoid in the shape of a vertical cross-section) in which the diameter with a hollow inside is widened toward the opening, etc., and the body part 110 ) can be fixed using an adhesive member after being inserted into the insertion space (h).

Meanwhile, a continuous pattern of irregularities may be formed on the inner circumferential surface of the grip part 120 to prevent the knuckle from slipping by using frictional force. At this time, the continuous pattern may be a diamond shape, a triangle, etc., but is not limited thereto, and various shapes are possible. It is not, and various shapes are possible. According to this, due to irregularities of various shapes formed on the inner circumferential surface of the grip part 120 , sliding of the knuckles when the user grips the ball can be effectively prevented, and the grip feeling can be improved.

According to the easy-to-grip ball 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention including the body portion 110 and the grip portion 120 as described above, even children with small hands can easily grip the ball with one hand. there is an effect

In addition, according to the present invention, there is an effect that can more easily control the ball, such as the throwing direction, angle, and force control.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to effectively prevent finger injuries caused in the process of applying excessive force to grip the ball.

From now on, with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be described in detail with respect to the ball 200 easy to grip according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5 is an exploded perspective view of a grip part of a ball that is easy to grip according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a grip part of a ball that is easily gripped according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. shows a process in which the rotating part of the ball, which is easy to grip, is rotated according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5 to 7 , the ball 200 that is easy to grip according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a body part 110 and a grip part 220 .

Here, the main body 110 is the same as the configuration of the easy-to-grip ball 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention described above, and thus a redundant description will be omitted.

The grip portion 220 is a finger inserted into the insertion space (h) in contact, is respectively inserted into the insertion space (h) and installed, and is provided with a soft rubber or silicone material having elasticity.

In more detail, the grip part 220 includes a base part 221 and a rotation part 222 .

The base portion 221 is inserted into the insertion space (h) to be installed, and the base portion 221 has a tubular shape with a hollow inside or a truncated cone shape (that is, a diameter with a hollow inside) that widens toward the opening. The shape of the vertical cross-section may be formed in an inverted trapezoid), etc., and may be fixed using an adhesive member after being inserted into the insertion space h of the main body 110 .

The rotating part 222 is formed to have the same shape as the inner circumferential surface of the base part 221 , and is installed to be rotatably inserted into the base part 221 . At this time, it is preferable that the rotating part 222 has a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the base part 221 so as to be easily rotatable inside the base part 221 .

This rotating part 222 is an eccentric position, that is, a hollow having a center (C2) at a position deviated from the center (C1) of the base part 221 is formed, and this hollow is an insertion space ( h) becomes For example, as shown in FIG. 7 , when the user's finger is large and it is necessary to increase the interval between the insertion spaces, the rotation unit 222 of each insertion space (h) is rotated to rotate the insertion space (h) between the insertion spaces (h). The distance can be increased, and when it is necessary to narrow the distance between the insertion spaces (h) because the user's finger is large, the distance between the insertion spaces (h) can be narrowed by rotating the rotating part (222) of each insertion space (h). can

According to the grip part 220 including the base part 221 and the rotation part 222 described above, there is an effect that the position of the insertion space h can be more precisely adjusted to fit the size of the user's hand.

Meanwhile, a plurality of fixing protrusions 222a may be formed on the outer circumferential surface of the rotating part 222 along the circumferential direction. In this case, the fixing protrusions 222a may be respectively formed on the upper side and the lower side of the outer peripheral surface of the rotating part 222 . In addition, a plurality of fixing grooves 221a to which the fixing protrusions 222a can be fixed may be formed on the inner circumferential surface of the base portion 221 . At this time, the fixing grooves 221a may be respectively formed on the upper side and the lower side of the inner peripheral surface of the base part 221 so that the rotating part 222 can be firmly fixed.

Since the rotating part 222 and the base part 221 of the present invention are made of a soft rubber or silicone material, the fixing protrusion 222a is also formed of the same material. Therefore, when an external force is applied to the rotating unit 222 in the circumferential direction, the rotating unit 222 may be rotated in a state in which the elastic fixing protrusion 222a is pressed, and the rotating unit 222 is rotated at a predetermined angle and then fixed. When the fixing protrusion 222a is positioned in the groove 221a, the fixing protrusion 222a is elastically restored and fixed, so that the rotating part 222 can be fixed.

According to the fixing protrusion 222a and the fixing groove 221a as described above, the rotating part 222 can be fixed without a separate adhesive member after adjusting the interval between the insertion spaces h according to the size of the user's hand. There is an effect, and even if the user changes, there is an effect that the interval between the insertion spaces (h) can be adjusted immediately.

On the other hand, a continuous pattern of irregularities may be formed on the inner peripheral surface of the rotating part 222 so that the knives do not slip by using frictional force. At this time, the continuous pattern may be a diamond shape, a triangle, etc., but is not limited thereto, and various shapes are possible. It is not, and various shapes are possible. Accordingly, due to irregularities of various shapes formed on the inner circumferential surface of the rotating part 222 , sliding of the knuckles when the user grips the ball can be effectively prevented, and the grip feeling can be improved.

According to the easy-to-grip ball 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention including the body portion 110 and the grip portion 220 as described above, even children with small hands can easily grip the ball with one hand. there is an effect

In addition, according to the present invention, there is an effect that can more easily control the ball, such as the throwing direction, angle, and force control.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to effectively prevent finger injuries caused in the process of applying excessive force to grip the ball.

In addition, according to the present invention, there is an effect that the interval between the insertion space (h) can be more precisely adjusted to fit the size of the user's hand.

In the above, even though it has been described that all the components constituting the embodiment of the present invention operate by being combined or combined into one, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this embodiment. That is, within the scope of the object of the present invention, all the components may operate by selectively combining one or more.

In addition, terms such as "comprises", "comprises" or "have" described above mean that the corresponding component may be inherent, unless otherwise specified, excluding other components. Rather, it should be construed as being able to further include other components. All terms, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, unless otherwise defined. Terms commonly used, such as those defined in the dictionary, should be interpreted as being consistent with the contextual meaning of the related art, and are not interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in the present invention.

And, the above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various modifications and variations will be possible without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains.

Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be construed by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100: easy to grip ball according to an embodiment of the present invention
110: body part
h : insertion space
h1: first insertion space
h2: second insertion space
h3: 3rd insertion space
h4: fourth insertion space
g : guide groove
120: grip part
200: ball easy to grip according to another embodiment of the present invention
220: grip part
221: base part
221a: fixed groove
222: rotating part
222a: fixing protrusion

Claims (5)

a body portion provided in a spherical shape and having a plurality of insertion spaces into which a finger is inserted; and
It is installed to be respectively inserted into the insertion space, comprising a grip portion to which a finger inserted into the insertion space is in contact,
The insertion space is
A first insertion space into which the middle finger is inserted, a pair of second insertion spaces respectively formed to be spaced apart from the first insertion space and disposed at symmetrical positions to insert the index and ring fingers, respectively, and from the first insertion space A ball that is formed to be spaced apart and arranged to have a longer interval than the interval between the first insertion space and the second insertion space and includes a third insertion space into which the thumb is inserted. The method according to claim 1,
The insertion space is
The ball is formed to be spaced apart from the first insertion space and is disposed at a position symmetrical to the third insertion space and further comprises a fourth insertion space into which the thumb is inserted. 3. The method according to claim 2,
The insertion space is
Easy to grip ball, characterized in that formed on the front and back of the main body, respectively. The method according to claim 1,
The body part,
An easy-to-grip ball, characterized in that it is made of a soft polyurethane foam material. The method according to claim 1,
The grip part,
An easy-to-grip ball, characterized in that it is made of a soft rubber or silicone material having elasticity.

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