WO1996014904A1 - Dispositif d'entrainement au jeu de quilles et a d'autres sports - Google Patents

Dispositif d'entrainement au jeu de quilles et a d'autres sports Download PDF

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WO1996014904A1
WO1996014904A1 PCT/US1994/013167 US9413167W WO9614904A1 WO 1996014904 A1 WO1996014904 A1 WO 1996014904A1 US 9413167 W US9413167 W US 9413167W WO 9614904 A1 WO9614904 A1 WO 9614904A1
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Basil G. Verbick
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/12—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles
    • A63B23/1209—Involving a bending of elbow and shoulder joints simultaneously
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/062—User-manipulated weights including guide for vertical or non-vertical weights or array of weights to move against gravity forces
    • A63B21/0626—User-manipulated weights including guide for vertical or non-vertical weights or array of weights to move against gravity forces with substantially vertical guiding means
    • A63B21/0628—User-manipulated weights including guide for vertical or non-vertical weights or array of weights to move against gravity forces with substantially vertical guiding means for vertical array of weights
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
    • A63B21/4033—Handles, pedals, bars or platforms
    • A63B21/4035—Handles, pedals, bars or platforms for operation by hand
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4041—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof characterised by the movements of the interface
    • A63B21/4045—Reciprocating movement along, in or on a guide
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/03508—For a single arm or leg
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2243/00—Specific ball sports not provided for in A63B2102/00 - A63B2102/38
    • A63B2243/0054—Bowling, i.e. ten-pin bowling

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  • Bowling and certain other sports for example, Softball pitching, horseshoes, lawn bowling, bocce ball, curling, and others require the participation to use an underhand throwing motion.
  • U. S. Patent Nos. 3,341,208 and 4,071,251 teach golf swing training aids.
  • U. S. Patent No. 4,220,333 to Mercer shows a bowling practice device in which a conventional bowling ball is retained within a cage-like retainer structure secured to the participant's wrist. As the bowler practices, the ball is released into the retainer, obviating the need for the bowler to practice at a bowling facility.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a practice device which forces the user to exercise and practice in an optimum manner, keeping the arm moving in an ideal arc or swing such that the user will gain and maintain good habits.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a practice device diat is adjustable for participants of different heights and which is designed for use with interchangeable handles or balls used in different sports.
  • a still further object of the present invention is to provide a practice and exercise device that is easy to use and transport if necessary, and which is durable to provide a long service life.
  • a practice device for bowling and other activities having a base, a track member mounted on the base, and a handle means disposed in or on the track.
  • the handle means is designed to follow the track, forcing the user to swing the arm in an ideal arc, thereby promoting proper swing mechanics.
  • the handle may be provided in a plurality of configurations, such as a bowling ball, softball, horseshoe, and like objects, and is also provided as a straight rod member with positioning means for the user's thumb.
  • the present device may be designed and built specifically for a right or left handled person, or may be universal for use with either hand.
  • Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the present practice device, the arm motion of the user being shown in phantom lines;
  • Figure 2 is a top plan view of the present invention;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a handle for the present device
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a handle
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of die handle
  • Figures 6 through 8 are perspective views of these similar embodiments of the handle, the handpiece being the same but each having a different carrier block;
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of die present invention.
  • Figures 10 through 12 are cross sectional views of embodiments similar to that shown in the preceding figure, illustrating the engagement of the carrier block with the track.
  • numeral 20 designates die present practice device for bowling and odier sports, shown in Figure 1 set up for bowling practice.
  • the device includes an elongated base 22, which is shown as being made of wood and is polished so as to permit the user to move or slide one foot in performing underhand throwing motions. Other materials and surfaces for the base may also be used, i.e., plastic, metal, etc.; smooth finish, textured, rough, etc.
  • the base is elongated sufficiently to accommodate a one or two-step delivery of the ball, horseshoe, or other handpiece, such as will be described later, and extends at least tiirough the lengthwise extent of the track 24, as viewed in Figure 1.
  • the base may also include feet 26 and a brace or braces 28, for lateral stability. While shown in Figure 1 with the base extending on bod sides of the track 24, to accommodate right and left handed users, the base may also comprise a single panel, which can be transferred from one side to d e other.
  • the track 24 is semi-circular or arcuate in shape and is designed to allow the user to move the delivery arm and hand through an ideal or idealized motion for bowling, oftball pitching, horseshoes, and other sports.
  • bowling for example, the arm is fully extended on the back swing and bends toward die bowler's head on die follow-through, as shown by the phantom lines in Figure 1.
  • the track has a relatively flat curve in the rear section, an almost perfect circle at the bottom, and a more pronounced curve at the front or finish section. Similar motions are used for other sports using underhand delivery.
  • the approach to the foul line and die delivery of die ball should be essentially die same each time d e ball is delivered.
  • the bowler's arm must always move in die same plane and in a straight forward direction to impart me proper direction and rotation to the ball. Witii the present device, die user is forced to use the proper motion, without die variables inherent in actual practice bowling or when receiving bowling lessons. The idealized motion gained witii the present invention can tiien be easily transferred to actual practice or competition.
  • the track is height adjustable to accommodate users of any height and is provided witii height-adjustable support means, such as leg assembly 30 and struts 32.
  • the leg assembly has a track-engaging saddle 34 which can be elevated or lowered using a pin and slot means 36, or odier suitable height-adjusting means.
  • a racheting system may be used.
  • struts 32 could be used in either a vertical or the slanted position as shown in Figure 1 , to adjust die height of the track above the base.
  • Auxiliary supports 38 may be added for stability as necessary.
  • the track itself is formed from a suitable lightweight material such as aluminum or plastic.
  • the track preferably has a C-shaped cross-section witii a central slot 40 facing outwardly to receive the carrier on which is mounted the ball, handle, or odier means.
  • d e track can be a single curved sheet or tube of suitable material, having the same or a similar shape to that shown.
  • die carrier as described below, would engage die track instead of riding dierethrough.
  • the surface of the track means which contacts the carrier may be coated with a substance such as that sold under die trademark TEFLON ® to facilitate movement in or on the track.
  • Figure 3 illustrates an I-shaped block means 60.
  • Die block 60 Mounted on die block 60 is a replica or simulated bowling ball 62.
  • the ball 62 is configured to be usable by either a right or left handed bowler and can be lighter, heavier, or the same weight as a conventional ball.
  • Grooves 64 engage the facing edges 66 of die track 24, which together define die slot 40.
  • die track means comprises a single curved sheet or tubular material
  • the block 60 would simply be configured with essentially a C-shape, to engage the track and travel through the curve formed thereby.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a different type of block means 68.
  • This block has radiused edges to facilitate its traveling through the track means.
  • Mounted on block 68 is a replica of a softball 70, the ball being spaced from die block and connected tiiereto by a neck 72. The neck travels through the groove 40 as the pitching motion is practiced.
  • Block means 68, fitting inside die track, is of a sufficient width to travel easily within die confines of the track without racking or twisting. While some contact with the inner wall surfaces of the track is possible, it does not impede die motion of the particular carrier.
  • the grooves 64 of block 60, the outer surfaces of block 68, and any other parts of the various block means described herein may also be coated witii a non-stick material, such as TEFLON ® or the like.
  • the carrier embodiments shown in Figures 5 through 8 have a bar-shaped handle 74.
  • This handle is disposed at approximately a 35 ° to 45 ° angle relative to die direction of travel through the track. This angle approximates a favorable or idealized hand position for delivering a bowling ball such that an overspin is imparted to die ball upon its release in order to help propel d e ball dirough the bowling pins.
  • the handle 74 includes cutouts 76 which are disposed at an approximate 45 ° angle relative to d e longitudinal axis of die handle. The cutouts are also disposed at approximately 90 ° relative to one anotiier to accommodate right or left handled users.
  • the cutouts are designed to receive the user's thumb and place the tiiumb and fingers in die preferred position for delivering die bowling ball.
  • This particular embodiment is shown in Figure 1.
  • die user's hand is disposed slightly to one side of the "ball" and follows a straight ahead patii from the backswing to the follow-through.
  • die bowler's thumb ends up pointing toward d e eyes or forehead.
  • tiiis motion imparts overspin to the ball when bowling, which is desirable whetiier the bowler is right or left handled.
  • FIG. 5 While the same handle is shown in Figures 5 through 8, different block means are illustrated as alternate embodiments.
  • a set of wheels 78 is used, the wheels being designed to ride on die inside wall surfaces of the track.
  • alternate block means 80, 82 and 84, respectively, are illustrated.
  • Block means 84 is described in greater detail hereinbelow.
  • a neck member 72 connects the handle to die block means and travels through the slot 40, as described hereinabove.
  • FIG. 2 An additional embodiment of die present invention is shown in Figure 2.
  • a tensioning device 80 is mounted at die rearmost extent of track 24.
  • This device includes a cable 82 witii the leading end (not shown) attached to die block means.
  • the rest of die cable is wound up on a spool 84 within the tensioning device.
  • d e user can simulate die use of a heavy or light ball, or simply use the device to exercise, die primary emphasis being on upper body conditioning.
  • mis embodiment includes an elongated base 102 having feet 104 which may also serve as braces for the opposed sides of die base.
  • the track 106 is semi-circular or arcuate, having the same basic shape as track 24, shown in Figure 1.
  • the track is supported witii height-adjustable support means, such as the leg assemblies 108.
  • the leg assemblies are designed witii an outer leg 1 10 and a telescopically received inner leg 112.
  • a locking pin or bolt (not shown) is used to secure the leg assemblies at a desired height.
  • Track 106 may have a solid cross-section or it may be tubular, with several tubular forms illustrated in Figures 10 through 12. In Figure 9, the track 106 is solid.
  • Figure 10 shows a D-shaped, hollow, tubular track 120.
  • Figure 11 illustrates a hollow, rectangular track 122 while
  • Figure 12 shows a hollow, circular track 124.
  • die carrier means is disposed around d e outer perimeter of the track.
  • the carrier means 126, 128 and 130, shown in Figures 10 through 12 respectively, have essentially the same shape as the track, with an opening or recess being provided to accommodate die supporting leg assemblies. Any of the various handle configurations described earlier can be used with these embodiments, and the practice motion is die same.
  • the outside surface of the tracks shown in Figures 9 through 12, the inside surface of the carrier means, or both, may have TEFLON ® or a similar substance applied thereto to facilitate sliding along die track.
  • a tensioning device as shown in Figure 2, can also be utilized.
  • the user of die present device is tiius able to practice virtually any sport which utilizes an underhand throwing motion.
  • the device is adjustable to accommodate users of different heights and takes up relatively little space compared to actual practice at the bowling lanes, on a softball field, etc. Utilizing the present invention allows d e user to "groove" his or her swing, resulting in better control, more consistency, and better scoring or performance in the particular sport or game.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif d'entraînement au jeu de quilles et à d'autres sports et activités, pour améliorer le lancer de la balle par en dessous. Le dispositif comprend une base, une piste courbe montée sur la base et un support qui vient en contact avec la piste. L'utilisateur déplace le support le long de la piste, qui correspond à la trajectoire idéale pour le lancer de la balle par en dessous.
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GB174140A (en) * 1920-10-09 1922-01-09 William Duncan Scott Kirkham An improved mechanical device or apparatus for teaching the correct golf-club swing
US1567530A (en) * 1924-04-02 1925-12-29 Ronald G Macnaughton Golf swing device
US4149713A (en) * 1977-06-08 1979-04-17 Mcleod Ruffin C Weight lifting device for the lower extremities
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US5197933A (en) * 1991-08-26 1993-03-30 Waters Tommy R Throwing arm exercising machine

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