JPS60207680A - Golf exerciser - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Field and Object of the Invention) The present invention relates to the improvement of a golf practice table that is extremely suitable not only for installation in a golf practice range but also for individual golfers to own. Specifically, on a predetermined slope,
Moreover, the present invention relates to a new golf practice table which allows practice of swings and shots in substantially any direction with respect to the direction of maximum inclination.

(Background Art) In recent years, the class of golf enthusiasts has expanded dramatically, and the number of golf driving ranges has increased one after another, and excellent driving ranges can now be found in unexpected rural areas due to conversion of farmland and other uses. However, in conventional golf driving ranges, there are ones with wire mesh on the rooftops of buildings, indoor driving ranges, and small outdoor driving ranges that are only a few meters long to a few meters long, as well as small outdoor driving ranges that are only a few meters wide. Even in extremely large practice ranges where you can hit the ball with ease, you can clearly see if it has hit the ball, or if you are trying to adjust your physical condition by swinging or hitting a long distance shot, in other words, teeing off on a substantially horizontal plane using a driver. The main focus is on practicing shots, and techniques such as shots on slopes such as uphill, downhill, uphill, and downhill terrain can be acquired through actual practice by actually going out on the course. In short, how to approach, shoot, take a stance on the various slopes encountered on the golf course, how to correct slices or hooks, and conversely how to deliver them, and other basic and overall golf techniques. It was almost impossible to carry out useful exercises at these ranges.

(Objects and Structure of the Invention) The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and its purpose is to solve the inconveniences, inconveniences, and problems found in various conventionally known and publicly used golf practice tables and practice machines. By almost completely eliminating or eliminating the shortcomings, even those who cannot go to the golf course due to busy schedules or financial or other reasons can utilize their leisure time.
At the driving range or in your home garden, you can easily practice approaches and shots in almost any direction with respect to the maximum slope on various slopes similar to those on an actual golf course. To provide an inexpensive golf practice table which is simple in structure, can be used for a long period of time, is extremely simple to handle and operate, and is designed to be used efficiently.

Therefore, the golf practice table according to the present invention includes a ground plate and a shot plate supported and fixed to the ground plate at an appropriate height and inclined position, and the center portion of the upper surface of the shot plate is There should be enough space to take an appropriate stance for swinging and making shots in virtually any direction relative to the direction of maximum inclination, and a mat for placing the poles should be placed along the outer periphery. It is characterized by being Nishide.

Next, one embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described in detail with reference to the drawings.

That is, in the top view of the entire structure and the off-line diagram showing the front view taken along the line i-■ which is parallel to the direction of maximum inclination, the planar shape is approximately 800 mm made of hard rubber, plastic, etc. The golf practice table main body/formed in a square shape includes a ground plate/a and a shot plate/b supported and fixed to the ground plate at an appropriate set height and inclination angle.
It is equipped with Then, a width necessary for arranging a ball placement mat 2, which will be described later, is left between the peripheral edge of the shot board whose upward slope direction is in the direction of arrow A, and the center portion inside the peripheral edge of the shot board, i.e., A substantially regular octagonal area similar to the periphery is covered with artificial turf 3a to serve as a batting area for practicing shots.

On the outside of this central part where no artificial turf is laid, matsutoko for placing the ball can be fitted as needed. substantially the same shape, planar shape and depth;
A plurality of recesses or fitting grooves (in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of grooves) are provided with the same dimensions.

Preferably, the ball mounting pine (J), on which the artificial turf 2b which is considerably longer than the artificial turf 3a laid in the central part of the shot board/b, is planted, is located along the lines ■-■ in Fig. 17 and As clearly shown in Fig. 3, which corresponds to the enlarged cross-sectional view along the ff-IV line, and the og figure, there is a difference in the planar shape and depth of the above-mentioned recess or fitting groove on the lower surface side. A protruding portion 2a having a slightly smaller planar size and thickness is provided on the upper surface side of the mat 2, and a golf ball placed thereon is provided on the upper surface side of the mat 2. In order to ensure that the golf ball is always held in its predetermined position, a plurality of holes 2c having a hole diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the golf ball are arranged in two rows at appropriate mutual intervals (in the example, the holes 2c). It is being

Among the plurality of recesses or fitting grooves provided along the periphery of the shot plate/b, for those in which the ball mounting matsutoko is not fitted, the opening of the fitting groove is closed. In order to prevent and protect inconveniences such as dirt, sand, other solid matter, or foreign matter entering the mat and causing damage or interfering with the mat for mating the balls, An appropriate number of blind lids are separately prepared with approximately the same planar shape and thickness as the protruding portion 2& provided on the lower surface side of the mat (see the diagram).

In addition, in order to ensure the attachment and fixation of the ball mounting mats and the blind lids to the fitting 69, protruding portions 2a are provided at the bottom of the fitting grooves and on the underside of each ball mounting mat. And on the lower surface of the blind lid, so-called Velcro tape 7a, 7. is pasted. As illustrated in the off-line diagram, the lower surface (ground surface) lu of the ground plate /& is provided with a large number of fixing protrusions t that are formed separately or integrally with the ground plate.

The golf practice table/d as an embodiment of the present invention having the above-described configuration is provided at a predetermined position on the ground or on a concrete-cast base on the lower surface side of the ground plate/a. It is fixed via a large number of fixing protrusions ♂. In addition, in special cases where the installation location is, for example, a garden with a high net stretched around all sides and the ball can be hit in almost any direction, or a ball with a string is used. Separately, in general golf driving ranges where the allowed flight direction of the ball that can be hit is limited to a relatively small angle range to the left and right facing the front, It is necessary to properly select and install the inclination direction (direction of arrow A) in advance, and change the direction each time as necessary.

The batting area provided on the shot board lb, that is, the central portion/. The system allows players to freely create stances that correspond to shots in a wide variety of directions with respect to the direction of maximum inclination, almost regardless of the gender and height of the user (practitioner), as well as the type, length, etc. of the club being used. It should be large enough to accommodate all your needs. Therefore, on an inclined surface that is less than or equal to the maximum inclination angle set for the shot board/b, the user should be able to raise the front (toes) and lower the front (toes) in the same way as they would encounter on an actual golf course. You can repeatedly practice basic fishing shots depending on the terrain, which is roughly divided into three types: uphill, uphill, and downhill.

In other words, if I were to explain it in a little more concrete way for normal right-handed practitioners, it would be great! Shot plate lb in the direction of arrow A
The uphill slope direction of the maximum slope, F1 to F, 2 are the desired fly ball (hit ball) directions, respectively.

When ~4th is the position of each of the ♂ recesses or fitting grooves provided along the periphery of the shot plate, the off view (
Figure 2 (c) shows an uphill terrain, and Figure 2 (d) shows a downhill terrain. The maximum inclination direction of the shot board and some typical fly ball (hitting ball) directions when practicing shots on simulated slopes, in other words,
The diagrams respectively illustrate the relationship between the types of stances on the bat and the fitting grooves into which the ball placement mat 2 needs to be fitted.

In each of the above cases, a plurality of balls are formed on the ball mounting pin that is fitted into a predetermined fitting @g.
In the illustrated embodiment, which of the six depressions 2c should the golf ball be placed in? Depending on the installation position, the length of the club used, the type of stance taken, etc., shots can be easily made in various desired directions other than the flight directions F1 to F12 illustrated in the off diagram. The scales are obvious.

By the way, as mentioned above, when used at most golf practice ranges, the shot table can be used as needed.
By rotating the ball by an appropriate angle in the horizontal plane each time, the ball can be hit in the direction desired by each practitioner, such as F.
l-F3, F4-F6, F7-F, or F1G-F1
2 must be directed in the direction in which shots are allowed at the practice range.

By the way, not only is it expected that there will be a variety of fly ball directions that can be shot by deflecting the shot board /b with respect to the maximum inclination direction A, but also that shot practice will be almost uniform for each of these fly ball directions. In order to be able to do the same, it is desirable that the planar shape of the periphery of the shot plate be a polygon with a relatively large number of sides, and moreover, a regular polygon.

However, when examined from various aspects, it can be said that it is a regular octagon or a median polygon (the diameter of the inscribed circle of a regular polygonal batting box is 900 mm).
~/, 000 mrn), it is believed that the object of the present invention can be sufficiently achieved in practice and the demands of the present invention can be almost completely satisfied.

Although the planar shape and dimensions of the ground plate /a in the golf practice table according to the present invention do not necessarily have to be the same as those of the shot board /C, it is usually better to make them almost the same as this will make it easier to create the table body. This is advantageous because it is simple and easy. Therefore, if the maximum inclination direction of the shot plate is made perpendicular to one side of the regular polygon forming the peripheral outline,
In the above case, there is also the advantage that the shot practice table can be placed and fixed very stably on the ground or any other desired base position.

In the present invention, for example, the fitting groove in the case of off view (a) corresponds to a location where the presence of the pole mounting pin (J) is not required because it is completely unrelated to shot practice and is not used. ~G1 For the fitting grooves G and ~Ze in the case of Figure 2 (c), make sure to fit all the blind covers securely, except for those where the pole mounting mat remains fitted. By wearing it, you can be completely protected.

As is clear from the above description, in the golf practice table according to the present invention, the central part of the upper surface of the inclined shot board/b/i.e., the area around the batting area, is shared by the manotoko for placing the pole and the blind cover. Multiple mating grooves are arranged in an orderly manner, and the mating grooves are always used for mating and unmating.

Either the replaceable pole mounting mat or the blind cover is held and fixed.

Both ball mounting mats 2 are firmly fitted into the mating #I, preferably via Magic Chigua&, 7b, so the pole is placed on top of them! Even if the 7 ace of the club head is hit deeply when the mat is placed and swung, the mat itself hardly lifts up or comes off. In addition, these mats naturally wear out as a result of frequent shot practice, but by constantly changing the direction and position of mats when fitting them together, localized wear and tear in specific areas can be prevented. This has the advantage that both sides of the mat can be used without waste, and if the mat is completely worn out, only that mat needs to be replaced.

(Function/Effects) As detailed above, the golf driving range according to the present invention can be installed in large-scale golf driving ranges where you can play golf, rooftop driving ranges on buildings, and even small indoor driving ranges. It is extremely suitable for possession and use by individual golfers; it is simple and compact in shape and structure, extremely easy to handle and operate, is highly durable, and is relatively inexpensive. If you use this, you can play on a slope that simulates the terrain that you would encounter on an actual golf course, which can be roughly divided into Z types: uphill, downhill, uphill, and downhill. You can easily practice your swing and shots using a little free time. Moreover, it can be done repeatedly in a fun manner, and the remarkable effect of improving and mastering the basic golf skills can be achieved in an extremely efficient manner.

In the above embodiment, the shot board has an inclination angle (for example,
It is a fixed type specified to an arbitrary desired value of around 700, but if necessary, for example, the lower end can be fixed to a ground plate,
The upper end is attached to the lower surface of the shot plate at appropriate positions via ball joints, and is connected to the shot board by appropriate known means, typically consisting of three or more extendable rods and an operating handle. The inclination angle t may be variable within a certain range (for example, about 00 to /!0); in short, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments,
Various design changes can be made within the scope of the claims.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawing shows an embodiment of the golf practice table according to the present invention, and the off view shows that either a ball placement mat or a blind cover is removably fitted and fixed in the plurality of fitting grooves. The fitting grooves other than those shown above are shown in the top view of the entire shot board with both the ball placement mat and blind lid removed, and the off view is an off view parallel to the maximum inclination direction of the top surface of the shot board. The front view in the direction of arrows on the ■-■ line, Figure 3, and the off view are the 111-m line and +V of the off view, respectively.
- Enlarged cross-sectional view along line -+V, off view (a), (b
), (c) are top views, front views, and side views of the main parts; (d) is a schematic dry surface diagram for explaining a typical usage example of the practice table according to the present invention. /10. Golf practice table body, /a...Ground plate//b0
9. Shot board, /c,, central portion of top surface of shot board (batting seat), xo, - ball placement mat, 2a01. Protruding part on the bottom side of the ball placement mat, 2b099 artificial turf, ^11. Hollow, 3a,,,artificial grass,g. Gu, ~guh 81. Recess or fitting groove, 1, Golf ball, Otsu0. ．． Blind lid, 7a, 7b, Velcro, ♂00. Fixing protrusion <A, maximum inclination (upward slope) direction of shot board upper surface pl-p121. . Direction of batted ball (flying ball).

Claims (7)

[Claims] (1) Equipped with a ground plate and a shot plate that is supported and fixed to the ground plate at an appropriate height and inclination, and the central part of the upper surface of the shot plate is designed so that the practitioner can virtually The ball has enough space to take an appropriate stance for swinging and making shots in all directions, and also has a mat for placing the ball along its outer periphery. A golf practice table. (2) The golf practice table according to claim 1, characterized in that a large number of fixing protrusions are provided separately or integrally formed on the ground surface side of the ground plate. (3) A plurality of fitting grooves of substantially the same shape and size are provided along the periphery of the upper surface of the shot plate formed in an appropriate polygon, and seven or more fitting grooves prepared separately are provided. The ball mounting mat having the same shape and size can be removably fitted and fixed to a desired part of the fitting groove. Golf practice table mentioned in the offline section. (4) The golf practice table according to claim 3, wherein the shot board has a planar shape of a regular octagon or a median square, and the maximum inclination direction is perpendicular to one side thereof. (5) Each of the ball mounting mats is provided with a protruding portion on its lower surface side that has a slightly smaller plane shape and depth than each of the fitting grooves, and the lower surface of the opposing protruding portion and the above-mentioned fitting The pole mounting mat is firmly fitted into the fitting groove at any desired position along the periphery of the shot board through the fastening of the Velcro tapes attached to the bottom of the fitting groove. The golf practice table according to claim 3 or claim 3, characterized in that it has a cylindrical shape. (6) A predetermined blind cover is removably attached to one of the fitting grooves in which the pole mounting mat is not fitted. The golf practice table according to any one of Items 3 to 5. (7) The shot plate includes, for example, a plurality of extendable and retractable rods whose lower ends are fixed to the ground plate and whose upper ends are independently attached to appropriate positions on the lower surface side of the shot plate via pole joints. 6. The golf driving range according to claim 6, wherein the inclination angle of the driving range is made variable by suitable known means such as a handle.