FR3081106A1 - MOTORIZED BASKET PURPOSE - Google Patents

Abstract

A goal (1), such as a basketball goal, comprising a base (2), a bracket (3), a game board (4) and a handle (5), the base (2) resting on the ground by the intermediate of at least two wheels (6, 7), the bracket (3) having its proximal end (31) fixed to the base (2), and its distal end (32) carrying the game board (4), and the handle (5) allowing an operator (9) to move the goal (1) by means of said at least two wheels (6, 7), where at least one of said at least two wheels (6, 7) is a motorized wheel (7).

Description

DESCRIPTION

Title of invention: Motorized basketball goal

The present invention relates to sports equipment. More particularly, it relates to a goal, such as a basketball goal.

A basketball goal, as illustrated in FIG. 1 conventionally comprises a base 2, a jib 3, and a game board

4. Base 2 allows goal 1 to rest on the ground. The bracket 3 has one of its ends or proximal end 31 fixed on the base 2, and its other end or distal end 32 carrying the game panel 4. The game panel 4 carries a ring or basket in which it is necessary to pass a ball.

A sports field is often multipurpose and can, depending on the time, be used for basketball or for another activity. Also such a goal 1 should advantageously be able to be moved between the sports field and a shed. For this, the base 2 can be equipped with at least two wheels 6, 7 in order to be mobile. A handle 5 allows an operator 9 to move the goal 1 by rolling it. The structure of goal 1 is conventionally made in mechanically welded, and can exceed one ton. Also, even using the wheels 6, 7, significant efforts are necessary to move such a goal 1 quickly and / or with good maneuverability.

The current invention remedies at these different disadvantages in replacing at least a of the wheels by one motorized wheel. The invention has for object a goal, Phone a goal of basketball, including a base, a bracket, a sign of Game and an

handle, the base resting on the ground by means of at least two wheels, the stem having its proximal end fixed to the base, and its distal end carrying the game panel, and the handle allowing an operator to move the goal by means of said at least two wheels, where at least one of said at least two wheels is a motorized wheel.

According to another characteristic, the bracket is deformable so as to be able to selectively take a storage configuration where it is folded over the base and a play configuration where it is erected.

According to another characteristic, said at least one motorized wheel has a stationary axis of rotation relative to the base.

According to another characteristic, said at least one motorized wheel comprises two motorized wheels, preferably arranged on either side of a longitudinal axis of the base, still preferentially arranged symmetrically relative to the longitudinal axis of the base, still preferentially arranged so that their axis of rotation are aligned and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base.

According to another characteristic, said at least two wheels further comprise at least one non-motorized wheel, preferably such that its axis of rotation can freely rotate about a vertical axis.

According to another characteristic, a motorized wheel comprises an integrated direct drive wheel and motor.

According to another characteristic, the object also comprises at least two-way control means making it possible to selectively control said at least one motorized wheel in the two directions of rotation.

According to another characteristic, said at least one control means comprises a control means for each motorized wheel.

According to another characteristic, the handle comprises at least one handle, comprising a fixed part relative to the goal and a part movable in rotation relative to the fixed part, the mobile part forming a control means.

According to another characteristic, the handle is parallel to the axis of the driven motorized wheel, and the direction of rotation of the movable part corresponds to the controlled direction of rotation of the motorized wheel.

According to another characteristic, said at least two wheels are selectively retractable so as to place the base on the ground.

According to another characteristic, said at least one motorized wheel is electric, and the object also comprises at least one on-board battery, at least one on-board charger capable of charging said at least one battery, at least one power on / off command d 'at least one motorized wheel, at least one charge indicator of said at least one battery and an electrical outlet making it possible to connect said at least one charger to the mains.

According to another characteristic, each motorized wheel is associated with an independent electrical circuit.

Other characteristics, details and advantages of the invention will emerge more clearly from the detailed description given below for information only in relation to the drawings in which:

FIG. 1, already described, shows a side view of an embodiment of a basketball goal in an erected configuration,

FIG. 2 shows in side view the basketball goal of FIG. 1 in the folded configuration,

- the figure 3 watch in perspective view the detail of below the goal of basketball the fig 1, - the figure 4 watch in bottom view the detail of below the goal of basketball the fig 1, - Figure 5 watch in view perspective the handle,

- Figure 6 shows an embodiment of the electrical diagram of such a basketball goal.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the goal 1 comprises at least two wheels generically designated 6, 7 and individually designated 60-64, 71, 72 in order to allow an operator 9 to move the goal 1. In order to help this operator 9 to maneuver the large mass of goal 1, according to an important characteristic of the invention at least one of said at least two wheels 6, 7, 60-64, 71-72 is a motorized wheel, generically designated 7 and individually designated 71 , 72.

This motorization makes it possible to bring a power which multiplies the force of the operator 9 and allows him to move the goal 1 without effort. The operator's task can then focus on guiding.

Goal 1 shown in an erected configuration, ready to play has a large offset that affects its balance, especially since it is mobile. In addition, in this erected configuration, it has a large size that can limit its mobility, for example in the case of a door passage.

Also according to an advantageous characteristic, the bracket 3 is deformable so as to be able to selectively still take a folded configuration on the base 2, as illustrated in FIG. 2. This folded configuration, in that it reduces the size of the goal 1 is preferred for storage. In addition, in that it rebalances the goal 1 by moving the center of gravity above the base 2, this configuration is preferred for transport.

In order to assist the movements of the goal 1, said at least one motorized wheel 71, 72 has an axis of rotation 73, 74 immobile relative to the base 2.

According to a first embodiment, not illustrated, said at least one motorized wheel comprises a single motorized wheel 7. Such a configuration is particularly advantageous economically in that a motorized wheel remains an expensive component. In this case, the motorized wheel 7 assists in the mobility of the goal 1 and the orientation / maneuverability remains ensured by the sole force of the operator 9. However, the efforts necessary to orient the goal 1 remain significantly lower than the efforts necessary to its longitudinal mobilization.

In this case, comprising a single motorized wheel, this motorized wheel is preferably arranged on a longitudinal axis 21, substantially of symmetry of the base 2, and also preferentially arranged so that the axis of rotation of the motorized wheel is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 21 of the base 2.

According to another embodiment, said at least one motorized wheel 71, 72 comprises two motorized wheels 71, 72. In this case these two motorized wheels 71, 72 are preferably arranged on either side of a longitudinal axis 21 of the base 2, still preferably arranged symmetrically relative to the longitudinal axis 21 of the base 2, in order to balance the traction. These two motorized wheels 71, 72 are also preferably arranged so that their axis of rotation 73, 74 are aligned and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 21 of the base 2, in order to combine their traction forces.

Such a configuration with two motorized wheels 71, 72 is still advantageous in combination with an individualized control wheel by wheel: when the two motorized wheels 71, 72, are controlled in the same direction of rotation, they combine their traction forces, promoting a longitudinal mobility. On the contrary, when the two motorized wheels 71, 72, are controlled with different amplitudes, which can go up to different directions of rotation, they advantageously produce a torque around a vertical axis 22, in one direction or the other, allowing assisted orientation of goal 1 and therefore effortlessly.

According to another characteristic, more particularly visible in FIGS. 3 and 4, said at least two wheels 6064, 71, 72 also comprise at least one non-motorized wheel, generically designated 6 and individually designated 60-64. One or more such wheels 60-65, in addition to the motorized wheel or wheels, improves the stability of the base 2 and its displacement relative to the ground. According to an advantageous embodiment, such a non-motorized wheel 60-64 is preferably mounted free to rotate about a vertical axis 22, in order to align with the movement of the goal 1, imposed by the motorized wheel or wheels 71, 72.

According to another characteristic, a motorized wheel 71, 72 comprises a wheel and an integrated direct drive motor. A reduction gear is possibly integrated between the motor and the wheel. In the motorized wheel unit 71, 72 as illustrated, a battery and a battery charger are further integrated.

According to another characteristic, the goal 1 also comprises at least one two-way control means making it possible to control said at least one motorized wheel 71, 72 in both directions of rotation.

This control means comprises an independent control means for each motorized wheel 71, 72.

According to a preferred embodiment, as illustrated more particularly in FIG. 5, the handle 5 comprises at least one handle 51, 52. This handle 51, 52 comprises a fixed part 53, 54 relative to the goal 1 which makes it possible to maneuver the purpose 1. The handle 51, 52 also comprises a movable part 55, 56, for example in rotation, relative to the fixed part 53, 54. The movable part 55, 56 then forms a control means: a rotation applied to a mobile part 55, 56 indicates a rotation and a direction of rotation to be applied to an associated motorized wheel 71, 72.

Advantageously, the handle 51, 52 is substantially parallel to the axis 73, 74 of the associated motorized wheel 71, 72 and the direction of rotation of the movable part 55, 56 corresponds to the controlled direction of rotation of the motorized wheel 71 , 72. Thus a clockwise rotation, looking at the sleeve 51 at the end, of the left movable part 55, controls a forward rotation of the associated motorized wheel 71.

According to another characteristic, said at least two wheels 60-64, 71-72, ie all the wheels, both motorized and non-motorized, are selectively retractable. This allows the base 2 to be placed on the ground, when it is in position, preferably before the goal 1 is erected.

According to another characteristic, said at least one motorized wheel 71, 72 is electric. Purpose 1 then further comprises at least all or part of the following components: an on-board battery, at least one on-board charger capable of charging said at least one battery, at least one power on / off command 81, 82 of at least a motorized wheel 71, 72, at least one charge indicator 101, 102 of said at least one battery. Purpose 1 also advantageously comprises an electrical outlet 103 allowing said at least one charger to be connected to the mains.

According to one embodiment, and as illustrated by the electrical diagram of FIG. 6, each motorized wheel 71,

72 is associated with an independent electrical circuit. Thus each motorized wheel 71, 72 is energy independent, its circuit comprising a battery, which can be integrated into the wheel unit, a battery charger, which can be integrated into the wheel unit, possibly a power on / off control 81, 82 of the motorized wheel 71, 72, and possibly a charge indicator 101, 102. The connection socket 103 is advantageously shared.

Claims (11)

1. Goal (1), like a basketball goal, comprising a base (2), a bracket (3), a game board (4) and a handle (5), the base (2) resting on the ground by through at least two wheels (60-64, 71-72), the stem (3) having its proximal end (31) fixed on the base (2), and its distal end (32) carrying the panel game (4), and the handle (5) allowing an operator (9) to move the goal (1) by means of said at least two wheels (60 - 64, 71 - 72), O3.ra.ctéjcisé in that at least one of said at least two wheels (60-64, 71-72) is a motorized wheel (71, 72), the goal (1) further comprises at least two-way control means making it possible to selectively control said at least a motorized wheel (71, 72) in both directions of rotation, and the handle (5) comprises at least one handle (51, 52), comprising a fixed part (53, 54) relative to the goal (1) and a part mobile (55, 56) rotating relative to the fixed part (53, 54), the part ie mobile (55, 56) forming a control means. 2. A goal (1) according to claim 1, wherein the bracket (3) is deformable so as to be able to selectively take a storage configuration where it is folded over the base (2) and a game configuration where it is erected. 3. A goal (1) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein said at least one motorized wheel (71, 72) has an axis of rotation (73, 74) immobile relative to the base (2). 4. A goal (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said at least one motorized wheel (71, 72) comprises two motorized wheels (71, 72), preferably arranged on either side of a longitudinal axis (21) of the base (2), still preferably arranged symmetrically relative to the longitudinal axis (21) of the base (2), still preferably arranged in such a way that their axis of rotation (73, 74) are aligned and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (21) of the base (2). 5. Purpose (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, or said at least two wheels (60-64, 71, 72) further comprise at least one non-motorized wheel (60-64), preferably such that its axis of rotation (65—69) can freely rotate about a vertical axis (22). 6. A goal (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a motorized wheel (71, 72) comprises a wheel and an integrated direct drive motor. 7. A goal (1) according to claim 1, wherein said at least one control means comprises a control means for each motorized wheel (71, 72). 8. A goal (1) according to claim 1, wherein the handle (51, 52) is parallel to the axis (73, 74) of the motorized wheel (71, 72) controlled, and the direction of rotation of the movable part (55, 56) corresponds to the direction of rotation of the motorized wheel (71, 72). 9. A goal (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said at least two wheels (60-64, 71-72) are selectively retractable so as to place the base (2) on the ground. 10. A goal (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein said at least one motorized wheel (71, 72) is electric, and where the goal (1) further comprises at least one on-board battery, at least one on-board charger capable of charging said at least one battery, at least one power on / off command (81, 82) of at least one motorized wheel (71, 72), at least one charge indicator (101, 102) said at least one battery and an electrical outlet (103) for connecting said at least one charger to the mains. 11. Purpose (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein each motorized wheel (71, 72) is associated with an independent electrical circuit.