WO2003099391A1 - Device for adjusting the height of a tennis net - Google Patents

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WO2003099391A1
WO2003099391A1 PCT/FR2003/001577 FR0301577W WO03099391A1 WO 2003099391 A1 WO2003099391 A1 WO 2003099391A1 FR 0301577 W FR0301577 W FR 0301577W WO 03099391 A1 WO03099391 A1 WO 03099391A1
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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
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  • the invention relates to a device for adjusting the height of a tennis court net intended to adapt a net, initially adjusted in height for a double game, into a height-adjusted net for a single game without having to intervene on the initial setting.
  • Said net is supported by end posts and said adjustment device consists of two rods for raising the cable, carrying said net, at the regulatory height in simple play and a means adapted to keep each rod in the vertical position and at the prescribed distance from the singles line.
  • the court is a rectangular lot 23.77 m long and 8.23 m wide. It is divided in the middle by a net suspended on a rope or a metal cable, with a maximum diameter of 0.8 cm, the ends of which are fixed to, or pass over the upper part of, two posts of square section of 15 cm maximum side, or circular 15 cm maximum diameter. These posts must not exceed the top of the rope or cable by more than 2.5 cm, their center must be located outside the court, 0.914 m from the side lines, and their height must be such the top of the rope or wire rope is 1.07 m from the ground.
  • the device according to the invention has been designed to remedy these various drawbacks, as well as those linked to the lack of stability and verticality of said stakes.
  • each stake to the post to which it is attached consists of two flexible cables, fixed, by one of their ends, to the corresponding post, at two distinct points, and, by the other of their ends, to the corresponding stake, at two distinct points, and in that the length of said cables and the position of their fixing points are adapted to guarantee, on the one hand, the correct positioning of the stake and, on the other hand, its verticality.
  • connection between said panel and said cables is ensured by appropriate attachment means.
  • - Figure 1 is a front view of the device according to the invention, stake in the deployed position, and the relevant part of the net and the post concerned;
  • - Figure 2 is a front view of said device, stake in the folded position, and the relevant part of the net and the post concerned.
  • the device shown in the figures intended for adjusting the height of a tennis court net, is designed to adapt a net (11), initially adjusted in height for a double game, into a net adjusted in height for a simple game ; said net being supported by end posts (1) and said adjusting device being consisting of two stakes (2) for raising the cable (3), carrying said net, at the regulatory height in simple play and a connecting means (4,5) adapted to maintain each stake in the vertical position and at the regulatory distance from the singles line.
  • the means of connection of each stake (2) to the post (1) to which it is attached consists of two cables (4) and (5), flexible, fixed, by one from their ends, to the post (1), at two separate points (A) and (B), and, by the other of their ends, to the stake (2), at two separate points (C) and (D), and whose length of said cables and the position of their fixing points are adapted to guarantee, on the one hand, the positioning of the stake (2) at the regulatory distance from the single line and, on the other hand, its verticality.
  • the cables (4) and (5) are adapted to serve as a support for at least one advertising panel (12).
  • the connection between a panel (12) and the cables (4) and (5) is ensured by attachment means (13), for example of the self-gripping type or by clips.
  • the cables (4) and (5) are positioned crossed; in this case they may include a central holding point (E);
  • each stake (2) has, in the upper part, a guide groove (6) of the cable (3);
  • Each stake (2) has, in the lower part, a base (7) for bearing on the court (8);
  • the device comprises at least one means (9) adapted to hold each stake (2), in its folded position, against the post (1) to which it is attached;
  • Each post (1) has a cavity adapted to contain the post (2) associated with it, in its folded position.
  • the cable (3) is generally connected to a take-up reel (10).

Abstract

The invention concerns a device for adjusting the height of a tennis court net designed to adapt a net (11), initially adjusted in height for a doubles match, into a net adjusted for a singles match. The inventive device is characterized in that it consists of two stakes (2) and two flexible cables (5) fixed by one of their ends, to one of the posts (1), in two different points (A) and (B), and by the other end, to the stake (2) which is associated therewith, in two different points (C) and (D), and in that the length of said cables and the position of their fixing points are adapted to ensure the positioning of the stake (2) at the statutory distance from the singles line and its vertical position. It is also characterized in that the cables (4) and (5) are adapted to act as support to an advertising board (12).

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DISPOSITIF POUR LE REGLAGE DE LA HAUTEUR D'UN FILET DE TENNIS DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF A TENNIS NET
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L'invention concerne un dispositif pour le réglage de la hauteur d'un filet de court de tennis destiné à adapter un filet, initialement réglé en hauteur pour un jeu double, en un filet réglé en hauteur pour un jeu simple et ce, sans avoir à intervenir sur le réglage initial. Ledit filet est soutenu par des poteaux d'extrémités et ledit dispositif de réglage est constitué de deux piquets de rehaussement du câble, porteur dudit filet, à la hauteur réglementaire en jeu simple et d'un moyen adapté pour maintenir chaque piquet dans la position verticale et à la distance réglementaire de la ligne de simple.The invention relates to a device for adjusting the height of a tennis court net intended to adapt a net, initially adjusted in height for a double game, into a height-adjusted net for a single game without having to intervene on the initial setting. Said net is supported by end posts and said adjustment device consists of two rods for raising the cable, carrying said net, at the regulatory height in simple play and a means adapted to keep each rod in the vertical position and at the prescribed distance from the singles line.
Les dimensions d'un court de tennis, la position, la largeur et la hauteur du filet sont régies par des règles très strictes en jeu double comme en jeu simple. Les principales dispositions réglementaires sont :The dimensions of a tennis court, the position, the width and the height of the net are governed by very strict rules in double play as in single play. The main regulatory provisions are:
- Le court est un terrain rectangulaire de 23,77 m de long sur 8,23 m de large. Il est divisé au milieu par un filet suspendu à une corde ou à un câble métallique, d'un diamètre maximum de 0,8 cm, dont les extrémités sont fixées à, ou passent sur la partie supérieure de, deux poteaux de section carrée de 15 cm de côté maximum, ou circulaire de 15 cm de diamètre maximum. Ces poteaux ne doivent pas dépasser le haut de la corde, ou du câble, de plus de 2,5 cm, leur centre doit être situé à l'extérieur du court, à 0,914 m des lignes de côté, et leur hauteur doit être telle que le haut de la corde ou du câble métallique soit à 1 ,07 m du sol. - Quand un court est utilisé en simple avec un filet de double, le filet doit être maintenu à une hauteur de 1 ,07 m au moyen de piquets de simple de section carrée de 7,5 cm de côté au maximum, ou circulaire de 7,5 cm de diamètre au maximum. Leur centre doit être situé à 0,914 m en dehors des lignes de simple de chaque côté du court. Dans la pratique courante, pour permettre le passage de double en simple, un traçage au sol, donnant la position exacte de la base du piquet, est effectué sur chaque court. Ensuite les deux piquets sont positionnés, verticaux, sur lesdits emplacements. Une telle pratique présente les inconvénients liés, d'une part, à la mise en place desdits piquets (aucun lien mécanique avec les poteaux) et, d'autre part, au tracé qui, au départ, peut présenter une imprécision de mesure liée à l'épaisseur même de celui-ci et, dans le temps, peut présenter une imprécision de positionnement liée à son effacement progressif. Des solutions pour remédier à ces inconvénients sont décrites dans les brevets US-- The court is a rectangular lot 23.77 m long and 8.23 m wide. It is divided in the middle by a net suspended on a rope or a metal cable, with a maximum diameter of 0.8 cm, the ends of which are fixed to, or pass over the upper part of, two posts of square section of 15 cm maximum side, or circular 15 cm maximum diameter. These posts must not exceed the top of the rope or cable by more than 2.5 cm, their center must be located outside the court, 0.914 m from the side lines, and their height must be such the top of the rope or wire rope is 1.07 m from the ground. - When a court is used in singles with a double net, the net must be kept at a height of 1.07 m by means of single stakes with a square section of 7.5 cm side maximum, or circular of 7 , Maximum 5 cm in diameter. Their center must be located 0.914 m outside the singles' lines on each side of the court. In current practice, to allow the passage from double to single, a tracing on the ground, giving the exact position of the base of the stake, is carried out on each court. Then the two stakes are positioned, vertical, on said locations. Such a practice has the drawbacks linked, on the one hand, to the placement of said stakes (no mechanical link with the posts) and, on the other hand, to the layout which, at the start, may have an inaccuracy of measurement linked to the very thickness of the latter and, over time, may have a positioning inaccuracy linked to its gradual erasure. Solutions to remedy these drawbacks are described in the US patents.
4638998 et FR-2825031 qui mettent en œuvre des dispositifs articulés reliés aux poteaux par des bras rigides passant à même le sol.4638998 and FR-2825031 which implement articulated devices connected to the posts by rigid arms passing directly on the ground.
Malheureusement, de tels dispositifs présentent les inconvénients liés, d'une part, à la complexité des conceptions (coût élevé, fragilité en milieu atmosphérique, encombrement ne facilitant pas leur position repliée contre les poteaux) et, d'autre part, au fait que les éléments rigides de liaison placés à même le sol sont contraires aux règles de sécurité.Unfortunately, such devices have the drawbacks linked, on the one hand, to the complexity of the designs (high cost, fragility in atmospheric medium, space requirement which does not facilitate their folded position against the posts) and, on the other hand, to the fact that rigid connecting elements placed on the ground are contrary to safety rules.
Le dispositif selon l'invention a été conçu pour remédier à ces divers inconvénients, ainsi qu'à ceux liés au manque de stabilité et de verticalité desdits piquets.The device according to the invention has been designed to remedy these various drawbacks, as well as those linked to the lack of stability and verticality of said stakes.
Elle concerne à cet effet un dispositif qui se caractérise essentiellement en ce que le moyen de liaison de chaque piquet au poteau auquel il est rattaché, est constitué de deux câbles, flexibles, fixés, par l'une de leurs extrémités, au poteau correspondant, en deux points distincts, et, par l'autre de leurs extrémités, au piquet correspondant, en deux points distincts, et en ce que la longueur desdits câbles et la position de leurs points de fixation sont adaptées pour garantir, d'une part, le bon positionnement du piquet et, d'autre part, sa verticalité.To this end, it relates to a device which is essentially characterized in that the means of connection of each stake to the post to which it is attached, consists of two flexible cables, fixed, by one of their ends, to the corresponding post, at two distinct points, and, by the other of their ends, to the corresponding stake, at two distinct points, and in that the length of said cables and the position of their fixing points are adapted to guarantee, on the one hand, the correct positioning of the stake and, on the other hand, its verticality.
Elle concerne également la fonction additionnelle donnée auxdits câbles qui se caractérise par leur rôle de support à au moins un panneau publicitaire.It also relates to the additional function given to said cables which is characterized by their role of supporting at least one advertising panel.
La liaison entre ledit panneau et lesdits câbles est assurée par des moyens d'attache appropriés.The connection between said panel and said cables is ensured by appropriate attachment means.
Les caractéristiques et les avantages de l'invention vont apparaître plus clairement à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit d'au moins un mode de réalisation préféré de celle-ci donné à titre d'exemple non-limitatif et représenté aux dessins annexés.The characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the detailed description which follows of at least one preferred embodiment of the latter given by way of non-limiting example and shown in the accompanying drawings.
Sur ces dessins :In these drawings:
- la figure 1 est une vue de face du dispositif selon l'invention, piquet en position déployée, et de la partie concernée du filet et du poteau concerné ; - la figure 2 est une vue de face dudit dispositif, piquet en position repliée, et de la partie concernée du filet et du poteau concerné.- Figure 1 is a front view of the device according to the invention, stake in the deployed position, and the relevant part of the net and the post concerned; - Figure 2 is a front view of said device, stake in the folded position, and the relevant part of the net and the post concerned.
Le dispositif représenté aux figures, destiné au réglage de la hauteur d'un filet de court de tennis, est conçu pour adapter un filet (11), initialement réglé en hauteur pour un jeu double, en un filet réglé en hauteur pour un jeu simple ; ledit filet étant soutenu par des poteaux d'extrémités (1) et ledit dispositif de réglage étant constitué de deux piquets (2) de rehaussement du câble (3), porteur dudit filet, à la hauteur réglementaire en jeu simple et d'un moyen de liaison (4,5) adapté pour maintenir chaque piquet dans la position verticale et à la distance réglementaire de la ligne de simple. Selon les caractéristiques basiques de l'invention, le moyen de liaison de chaque piquet (2) au poteau (1) auquel il est rattaché, est constitué de deux câbles (4) et (5), flexibles, fixés, par l'une de leurs extrémités, au poteau (1), en deux points distincts (A) et (B), et, par l'autre de leurs extrémités, au piquet (2), en deux points distincts (C) et (D), et dont la longueur desdits câbles et la position de leurs points de fixation sont adaptées pour garantir, d'une part, le positionnement du piquet (2) à la distance réglementaire de la ligne de simple et, d'autre part, sa verticalité. Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, les câbles (4) et (5) sont adaptés pour servir de support à au moins un panneau publicitaire (12). La liaison entre un panneau (12) et les câbles (4) et (5) est assurée par des moyens d'attache (13), par exemple du type auto agrippant ou par clips. Selon des variantes de réalisation de l'invention :The device shown in the figures, intended for adjusting the height of a tennis court net, is designed to adapt a net (11), initially adjusted in height for a double game, into a net adjusted in height for a simple game ; said net being supported by end posts (1) and said adjusting device being consisting of two stakes (2) for raising the cable (3), carrying said net, at the regulatory height in simple play and a connecting means (4,5) adapted to maintain each stake in the vertical position and at the regulatory distance from the singles line. According to the basic characteristics of the invention, the means of connection of each stake (2) to the post (1) to which it is attached, consists of two cables (4) and (5), flexible, fixed, by one from their ends, to the post (1), at two separate points (A) and (B), and, by the other of their ends, to the stake (2), at two separate points (C) and (D), and whose length of said cables and the position of their fixing points are adapted to guarantee, on the one hand, the positioning of the stake (2) at the regulatory distance from the single line and, on the other hand, its verticality. According to an additional characteristic of the invention, the cables (4) and (5) are adapted to serve as a support for at least one advertising panel (12). The connection between a panel (12) and the cables (4) and (5) is ensured by attachment means (13), for example of the self-gripping type or by clips. According to alternative embodiments of the invention:
- les câbles (4) et (5) sont positionnés croisés ; ils peuvent dans ce cas comporter un point central de maintien (E) ;- the cables (4) and (5) are positioned crossed; in this case they may include a central holding point (E);
- les câbles (4) et (5) sont positionnés parallèles entre eux ; - chaque piquet (2) comporte, en partie haute, une rainure de guidage (6) du câble (3) ;- the cables (4) and (5) are positioned parallel to each other; - Each stake (2) has, in the upper part, a guide groove (6) of the cable (3);
- chaque piquet (2) comporte, en partie basse, une embase (7) d'appui sur le court (8) ;- Each stake (2) has, in the lower part, a base (7) for bearing on the court (8);
- le dispositif comporte au moins un moyen (9) adapté pour maintenir chaque piquet (2), dans sa position repliée, contre le poteau (1) auquel il est rattaché ;- The device comprises at least one means (9) adapted to hold each stake (2), in its folded position, against the post (1) to which it is attached;
- chaque poteau (1) comporte une cavité adaptée pour contenir le piquet (2) qui lui est associé, dans sa position repliée.- Each post (1) has a cavity adapted to contain the post (2) associated with it, in its folded position.
Le câble (3) est généralement relié à un enrouleur-tendeur (10).The cable (3) is generally connected to a take-up reel (10).
Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et représentés pour lesquels on pourra prévoir d'autres variantes, en particulier dans :Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described and shown for which other variants can be provided, in particular in:
- le type de câble utilisé à la condition de remplir les critères de longueur réglementaire et de verticalité imposés aux piquets ainsi que le type de moyens de fixation des câbles aux poteaux et aux piquets correspondants ;- the type of cable used on condition that the criteria of regulatory length and verticality imposed on the stakes are met as well as the type of means of fixing the cables to the posts and the corresponding stakes;
- la nature, les dimensions et le positionnement du ou des panneaux publicitaires ainsi que le type de moyens de fixation desdits panneaux aux câbles supports. - the nature, dimensions and positioning of the advertising panel (s) as well as the type of means for fixing said panels to the support cables.

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1- Dispositif pour le réglage de la hauteur d'un filet de court de tennis destiné à adapter un filet (11), initialement réglé en hauteur pour un jeu double, en un filet réglé en hauteur pour un jeu simple ; ledit filet étant soutenu par des poteaux d'extrémités (1) et ledit dispositif de réglage étant constitué de deux piquets 1- Device for adjusting the height of a tennis court net intended to adapt a net (11), initially adjusted in height for a doubles game, into a net adjusted in height for a singles game; said net being supported by end posts (1) and said adjustment device consisting of two stakes
(2) de rehaussement du câble (2) cable heightening
(3), porteur dudit filet, à la hauteur réglementaire en jeu simple et d'un moyen de liaison (4,5) adapté pour maintenir chaque piquet (2) dans la position verticale et à la distance réglementaire de la ligne de simple , caractérisé en ce que le moyen de liaison de chaque piquet (2) au poteau (1) auquel il est rattaché, est constitué de deux câbles (4) et (5), flexibles, fixés, par l'une de leurs extrémités, au poteau (1), en deux points distincts (A) et (B), et, par l'autre de leurs extrémités, au piquet (2), en deux points distincts (C) et (D), et en ce que la longueur desdits câbles et la position de leurs points de fixation sont adaptées pour garantir, d'une part, le positionnement du piquet (2) à la distance réglementaire de la ligne de simple et, d'autre part, sa verticalité. 2- Dispositif, selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les câbles (3), carrying said net, at the regulatory height in singles play and a connecting means (4,5) adapted to maintain each post (2) in the vertical position and at the regulatory distance from the singles line, characterized in that the means of connecting each stake (2) to the post (1) to which it is attached, consists of two flexible cables (4) and (5), fixed, by one of their ends, to the post (1), at two distinct points (A) and (B), and, through the other of their ends, to the stake (2), at two distinct points (C) and (D), and in that the length of said cables and the position of their fixing points are adapted to guarantee, on the one hand, the positioning of the post (2) at the regulatory distance from the singles line and, on the other hand, its verticality. 2- Device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the cables
(4) et(4) and
(5) sont adaptés pour servir de support à au moins un panneau publicitaire (12).(5) are adapted to serve as a support for at least one advertising panel (12).
3- Dispositif, selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la liaison entre un panneau (12) et les câbles (4) et (5) est assurée par des moyens d'attache (13).3- Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the connection between a panel (12) and the cables (4) and (5) is ensured by attachment means (13).
4- Dispositif, selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les câbles (4) et (5) sont positionnés croisés.4- Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the cables (4) and (5) are positioned crossed.
5- Dispositif, selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les câbles (4) et (5) sont positionnés parallèles entre eux.5- Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the cables (4) and (5) are positioned parallel to each other.
6- Dispositif, selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que chaque piquet (2) comporte, en partie haute, une rainure de guidage (6) du câble (3). 7- Dispositif, selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que chaque piquet (2) comporte, en partie basse, une embase (7) d'appui sur le court (8).6- Device according to claim 1, characterized in that each stake (2) comprises, in the upper part, a guide groove (6) for the cable (3). 7- Device according to claim 1, characterized in that each post (2) comprises, in the lower part, a base (7) for support on the court (8).
8- Dispositif, selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un moyen (9) adapté pour maintenir chaque piquet (2), dans sa position repliée, contre le poteau (1) auquel il est rattaché. 9- Dispositif, selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que chaque poteau (1) comporte une cavité adaptée pour contenir le piquet (2) qui lui est associé, dans sa position repliée. 8- Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one means (9) adapted to maintain each stake (2), in its folded position, against the post (1) to which it is attached. 9- Device according to claim 1, characterized in that each post (1) has a cavity adapted to contain the stake (2) associated with it, in its folded position.
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