WO1997002877A1 - Element pour jeu de billes - Google Patents
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- WO1997002877A1 WO1997002877A1 PCT/FR1996/001074 FR9601074W WO9702877A1 WO 1997002877 A1 WO1997002877 A1 WO 1997002877A1 FR 9601074 W FR9601074 W FR 9601074W WO 9702877 A1 WO9702877 A1 WO 9702877A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F7/00—Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks
- A63F7/22—Accessories; Details
- A63F7/30—Details of the playing surface, e.g. obstacles; Goal posts; Targets; Scoring or pocketing devices; Playing-body-actuated sensors, e.g. switches; Tilt indicators; Means for detecting misuse or errors
- A63F7/305—Goal posts; Winning posts for rolling-balls
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- the present invention relates to accessories constituting elements for ball games, or other rolling objects such as balls, balls, balls or rollers in particular.
- ball game devices using a target.
- This includes a base intended to be placed on the playing surface, comprising a set of juxtaposed elements exposed to the impact of the ball.
- these elements According to document US-A-2 427 434, these elements have a triangular shape, while according to document US-A-1 619 580, they have the shape of an L.
- Each element is mounted on the base with the possibility tilting under the impact of the ball. The possible tilting angle is 120 ° for triangular elements, and 90 ° for L-shaped elements.
- Document US-A-3 033 571 relates to a ball game element consisting of a discoid base, intended to be placed on the playing surface, and of a target part, articulated on said base. It is a sheet folded along a dihedral, with an angle value of 130 °, the opening of which is turned upwards, the axis of articulation coinciding with the fold line (edge of the dihedron). The sheet is pierced with a central hole, the aim of the game being to pass the ball through it. Otherwise, if the ball strikes the edge of the hole, the articulated part tips 50 ° (additional value of the dihedral angle).
- Such an element has a very limited interest in terms of play. It also lends itself poorly to a collection, its structure
- the device, object of the present invention relates to elements for ball games - or other rolling objects - obtained at a reduced cost price, these elements operating dynamically, and being capable of being easily transported and used, in particular by children.
- Another objective of the invention is to provide a game element on which it is easy to print various images and / or messages, and which is easily stackable with similar elements so that it can be stored (in the manner of a deck of cards), the element being able therefore to constitute an object of exchange and collection, in particular for children.
- the rule of the game of marbles implemented with said element may provide that it is the subject of a transfer of property, from one player to another, depending on the progress of the game.
- the device forming game element which is the subject of the invention like the device of document US-A-3,033,571 - is mechanically independent of the playing surface on which the balls are rolled, and is composed of a main part in the form of a plate capable of resting on one of its faces - called the underside - on the playing surface and of an auxiliary part constituting a lever.
- auxiliary part is attached to the main part in a border area of the latter, that this connection is rigid or semi-rigid, and that the auxiliary part is thus shaped and dimensioned only by propelling a ball (or other rolling object) on the playing surface to make it roll on the main part and make it strike the auxiliary part, the impact is likely to tilt the device so as to turn it over completely, said lower face finding turned upwards after the operation (element upside down).
- the element does not turn completely. If it is excessive, it may also not turn over, or then make a full turn instead of a half-turn, so that it finds itself again in the place after the shock.
- main and auxiliary parts are obtained by a part comprising a semi-rigid folding line separating these two parts, the user of the device having the possibility of adjusting by folding the two parts relative to one another according to a appropriate angle to operate the device optimally;
- auxiliary part is constituted by a tongue
- This tongue is inclined relative to the plane of the main plate-shaped part; - this tongue is flat;
- main and auxiliary parts are made from a single blank of cardboard, metal, or thin plastic, the auxiliary part in the form of a tongue being obtained by folding the blank;
- the edge of the element intended to come into first contact with the ball rolling on the playing surface, includes an area making a gradual transition between the playing surface and the thickness of the blank;
- the starting blank is rectangular, the fold line of the tongue being parallel to one of the sides of the blank;
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) -
- the angle formed by the tongue relative to the plane of the main part is between 45 ° and 160 °, and preferably between 100 ° and 120 °;
- At least one face of the plate of each game element includes a specific image belonging to a series of images developed according to a collection theme, the image integrated into a game element being different from the image integrated into another game element.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of several playing elements arranged on the playing surface.
- Figures 2 to 6 are side views of a game element, these different views illustrating the operating mode of this game element when it is actuated by a ball.
- FIG. 7 is a sectional view, on a scale 1, 5, by a vertical longitudinal plane, of an element according to the invention, as well as an associated ball (diametral cutting plane).
- FIG. 8 is a detail view of FIG. 7, enlarged to scale 10.
- Figure 9 is a perspective view of a variant of the game element of Figure 1, with a rectangular contour (and not circular).
- Figure 10 is a perspective view of the game element shown in Figure 9, before the user of the device has adjusted by folding the two main and auxiliary parts.
- FIG. 11 represents another variant, on a scale 1, 5, cut by a vertical longitudinal plane.
- the device forming a play element 1 comprises
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) a discoid plate 2 bearing against the playing surface 3.
- This plate 2 is mechanically free relative to the playing surface 3, that is to say that no mechanical member connects the plate 2 to the playing surface 3
- This plate 2 is also mechanically integral with a part 4 constituting lever 4, this part 4 being arranged projecting relative to the face 5 of the plate 2 opposite to the face 6 by which it rests on the playing surface 3 before the game element 1 is actuated by a ball 10.
- Part 4 constituting the lever is obtained by a zone 4 forming a tongue raised by folding this plate 2 around a fold line 50 which constitutes an arc string of the disc.
- one face 5 of the plate 2 of each playing element 1 comprises a specific image 7 or 8 or 9 belonging to a series of images developed according to a collection theme, image 7 or 8 or 9 integrated into a game element 1 being different from image 7 or 8 or 9 integrated into another game element 1.
- the game elements 1 comprising the different images 7 or 8 or 9 can thus be sold in the same packaging in order to offer a varied product to the buyer.
- the ball 10 is propelled by a player in the direction S ( Figure 2).
- the player correctly targets the playing element 1 in the case of FIGS. 2 to 6
- the ball 10 rolls on the plate 2 FIG. 3
- comes into contact against the tongue 4 to tilt the playing element 1 FIG. 4
- the complete tilting of the play element 1 being carried out after passage of the ball 10 over the play element 1 (FIGS. 5 and 6).
- the speed factor also plays a role in the success of the move.
- the object of the game is to switch the various game elements 1 using a ball 10.
- a player succeeds in rocking a game element 1, he wins the one -this, this being made possible by the fact that the playing element 1 is mechanically free relative to the playing surface 3.
- the contribution of images 7 or 8 or 9 to the playing elements 1 is therefore particularly encouraging game, the player targeting image 7 or 8 or 9 that he wishes to appropriate in order to complete his collection. Extensive collections of images can be offered for sale in order to increase the interest of the device.
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26 ⁇ Note that the element 1 is obtained by simple folding, from a circular blank cut from a thin sheet, for example of cardboard or rigid or semi-rigid plastic.
- the images 7, 8 or 9 can be printed directly on the plate 2, or printed on labels stuck on the latter.
- the element 10 is for example a spherical glass ball, of diameter "D".
- the thickness of the element 1 has been designated by the reference “e”, by the reference “L”, the length of the plate 2 in the longitudinal direction (along the rolling direction, perpendicular to the folding edge 50), by the reference “H” the height at which the tongue 4 projects above the playing surface 3, and by the reference “V” the angle made by the plane of the tongue 4 with respect to on the plane of the plate 2.
- the thickness e must be small compared to the diameter of the ball 10 to allow the free passage of the latter from the plane 3 on the plate 2 when it rolls on the latter.
- "e” is between 0.5 and 1 mm, if the rolling object is a ball of usual diameter (between 10 and 50 mm).
- the element 1 is obtained in a blank with a thickness of 0.7 mm.
- the plate 2 has a longitudinal dimension "L" of 65 mm and the angle "V" a value of 115 °.
- the ball has for example a diameter of 30 mm. According to the tests made by the applicant, for the complete reversal of the element 1 to be obtained, it is necessary on the one hand that 45 ° ⁇ V ⁇ 160 ° and that the relation 0.15 D ⁇ H ⁇ 1 , 5 D be verified.
- this relationship is 0.2 D ⁇ H ⁇ 1.5D.
- the edge 18 of the element 1, intended to come into first contact with the ball 10 rolling on the playing surface 3, has a zone
- this area 19 makes a gradual transition between the playing surface 3 and the thickness e of the blank 1.
- the blank 1 being obtained by cutting material, this area 19 is rounded and is produced under the effect of the pressure exerted on the blank by
- REPLACEMENT SHEET (RULE 2® the cookie cutter during the cutting operation.
- the edge 18 intended to come into first contact with the ball 10 rolling on the playing surface 3 includes an area 19 achieving a gradual transition between the playing surface 3 and the thickness e of the blank 1. Otherwise, the game is of course passable, an increased dexterity on the part of the users being however required in order to measure the speed of the ball 10.
- FIG. 9 The variant illustrated in FIG. 9 is similar to the embodiment which has just been described, with the difference that it has a generally rectangular shape (with rounded corners) and not circular.
- the elements of this variant have the same references as above, but assigned the index "prime”.
- the element 1 ' is obtained in a rectangular blank of thickness having a transverse dimension "T” of 85 mm, a longitudinal dimension “L” of 65 mm, the length "I” of the tongue being 14 mm.
- the reversal of the element 1 ' is easier than that of a circular element .
- the main 2 'and auxiliary 4' parts are obtained by a part forming the element 1 'and comprising the semi-rigid folding line 50' separating the two parts 2 'and 4' arranged in the same plane , the user of the device having the possibility, as shown in FIG. 9, of adjusting by folding these two parts 2 'and 4' relative to each other at an appropriate angle in order to operate the device so optimal (the position in which the device is used is also shown in fine dotted lines in FIG. 10). It may be interesting to offer for sale the elements 1 'unfolded, as shown in Figure 10, in order to facilitate the manufacture of these elements 1', and to reduce the size of the packaging. In the variant of FIG. 11, the references of which have been assigned the index "second", the tongue 4 "is not an integral part of the plate 2".
- the device of the invention can be used with rolling projectiles other than balls.
- the shape and dimensions of the retoumable element will be adapted to the nature, shape and mass of the projectiles used.
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Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP96925769A EP0837723A1 (fr) | 1995-07-13 | 1996-07-10 | Element pour jeu de billes |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR9508777A FR2736557B1 (fr) | 1995-07-13 | 1995-07-13 | Element de jeu de billes |
| FR95/08777 | 1995-07-13 |
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| WO1997002877A1 true WO1997002877A1 (fr) | 1997-01-30 |
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| PCT/FR1996/001074 Ceased WO1997002877A1 (fr) | 1995-07-13 | 1996-07-10 | Element pour jeu de billes |
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| FR (1) | FR2736557B1 (fr) |
| WO (1) | WO1997002877A1 (fr) |
Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US1619580A (en) * | 1925-12-16 | 1927-03-01 | Long Eugene Mclean | Amusement apparatus |
| US2427434A (en) * | 1943-12-13 | 1947-09-16 | Whitehouse Barbara | Pivoted target member |
| US3033571A (en) * | 1959-06-02 | 1962-05-08 | Hugh P Botts | Game |
| US4244584A (en) * | 1979-09-04 | 1981-01-13 | George Viveiros | Flippable game piece target |
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- 1996-07-10 WO PCT/FR1996/001074 patent/WO1997002877A1/fr not_active Ceased
- 1996-07-10 EP EP96925769A patent/EP0837723A1/fr not_active Withdrawn
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US1619580A (en) * | 1925-12-16 | 1927-03-01 | Long Eugene Mclean | Amusement apparatus |
| US2427434A (en) * | 1943-12-13 | 1947-09-16 | Whitehouse Barbara | Pivoted target member |
| US3033571A (en) * | 1959-06-02 | 1962-05-08 | Hugh P Botts | Game |
| US4244584A (en) * | 1979-09-04 | 1981-01-13 | George Viveiros | Flippable game piece target |
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| FR2736557A1 (fr) | 1997-01-17 |
| EP0837723A1 (fr) | 1998-04-29 |
| FR2736557B1 (fr) | 1997-09-05 |
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