ES1301065U

ES1301065U - Blade paddle

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Publication number: ES1301065U
Application number: ES202232048U
Authority: ES
Original assignee: Sports Progress Developments SL
Current assignee: Sports Progress Developments SL
Priority date: 2022-12-11
Filing date: 2022-12-11
Publication date: 2023-06-27
Anticipated expiration: 2032-12-11
Also published as: ES2976442R1; ES2976442A2; ES1301065Y

Abstract

Padel racket (1) comprising, on the one hand, a longitudinal handle (11) and, on the other hand, a head (12) defined by a proximal end joined to the longitudinal handle (11) and a distal end opposite to said proximal end, where the longitudinal handle (11) defines the longitudinal direction of the paddle tennis racket (1), the head (12) being provided with two front faces (121) parallel to each other and configured to hit a ball, the paddle tennis racket (1) characterized in that each front face (121) comprises at least one longitudinal groove (122) parallel to the longitudinal direction and extending beyond the distal end of the head (12). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPCIÓNDESCRIPTION

Pala de pádelBlade paddle

El campo de la presente invención se enmarca en el de las palas de pádel, concretamente en el de las palas de pádel que incluyen superficies de golpeo configuradas para mejorar su aerodinámica.The field of the present invention falls within that of paddle tennis rackets, specifically in that of paddle tennis rackets that include hitting surfaces configured to improve their aerodynamics.

Estado de la técnicastate of the art

Una de las características más importantes en las palas de pádel es su manejabilidad, la cual se ve influenciada por su peso, su balance y su aerodinámica. Las palas de pádel están provistas de orificios pasantes en las superficies de golpeo para mejorar su comportamiento aerodinámico, al reducir su resistencia al aire. Sin embargo, no puede disponerse de una gran cantidad de dichos orificios, debido a su diámetro relativamente grande (de al menos 9 mm según el Reglamento de juego de la Federación Internacional de Pádel) sin afectar a la consistencia de la pala.One of the most important characteristics in paddle tennis rackets is their manageability, which is influenced by their weight, their balance, and their aerodynamics. The paddle tennis rackets are provided with through holes in the hitting surfaces to improve their aerodynamic behavior, by reducing their air resistance. However, it is not possible to have a large number of said holes, due to their relatively large diameter (at least 9 mm according to the Game Regulations of the International Padel Federation) without affecting the consistency of the racket.

Por otro lado, algunas palas de pádel disponen de relieves en las superficies de golpeo para impartir más efecto a la pelota al golpearla, como por ejemplo la divulgada en el documento US2015024879A1. Sin embargo, los relieves conocidos en el estado de la técnica no están optimizados para reducir la resistencia al aire.On the other hand, some paddle tennis rackets have reliefs on the hitting surfaces to impart more effect to the ball when hitting it, such as the one disclosed in document US2015024879A1. However, the reliefs known in the state of the art are not optimized to reduce air resistance.

Hoy en día ya existe una alta competitividad en el pádel, tanto a nivel amateur como a nivel profesional, por lo que una leve mejora en la aerodinámica de la pala de pádel resulta en una ventaja deseable por los jugadores. Por ello, resulta de interés una pala de pádel que disponga de relieves que impartan más efecto a la pelota al golpearla a la vez que su aerodinámica se encuentre optimizada.Nowadays there is already a high level of competitiveness in paddle tennis, both at an amateur and professional level, so a slight improvement in the aerodynamics of the paddle tennis racket results in a desirable advantage for the players. For this reason, a paddle tennis racket that has reliefs that impart more effect to the ball when hitting it while its aerodynamics is optimized is of interest.

Descripción de invencióninvention description

La presente invención proporciona una pala de pádel que comprende, por un lado, un mango longitudinal y, por otro lado, una cabeza definida por un extremo proximal unido al mango y por un extremo distal opuesto a dicho extremo proximal, donde el mango longitudinal define la dirección longitudinal de la pala de pádel, estando la cabeza provista de dos caras frontales paralelas entre sí y configuradas para golpear una pelota. The present invention provides a paddle tennis racket comprising, on the one hand, a longitudinal handle and, on the other hand, a head defined by a proximal end attached to the handle and by a distal end opposite said proximal end, where the longitudinal handle defines the longitudinal direction of the paddle tennis racket, the head being provided with two front faces parallel to each other and configured to hit a ball.

La presente pala de pádel se caracteriza por que cada cara frontal comprende al menos un canal o ranura longitudinal (es decir, una concavidad con forma alargada), siendo el canal o ranura longitudinal paralela a la dirección longitudinal, a la vez que excede el extremo distal de la cabeza. Es decir, la al menos una ranura longitudinal no tiene pared enfrente de su extremo distal, sino que continúa vacía hasta sobrepasar el canto de las caras frontales (y de la cabeza en caso de que no coincidieran).The present paddle tennis racket is characterized in that each front face comprises at least one longitudinal channel or groove (that is, a concavity with an elongated shape), the longitudinal channel or groove being parallel to the longitudinal direction, while exceeding the end distal to the head. That is to say, the at least one longitudinal groove does not have a wall in front of its distal end, but rather continues empty until it exceeds the edge of the front faces (and of the head in case they do not coincide).

Gracias a ello, sendos extremos distales de las caras frontales (que al mover la pala de pádel en dirección perpendicular a ellas es donde el aire genera mayor resistencia) disponen de al menos un canal aerodinámico que permite una mejor circulación del aire, reduciendo la resistencia ofrecida por este. De esta forma, el jugador puede imprimir mayor velocidad a la pala con un menor esfuerzo.Thanks to this, both distal ends of the front faces (which when moving the paddle tennis racket in a perpendicular direction to them is where the air generates greater resistance) have at least one aerodynamic channel that allows better air circulation, reducing resistance offered by this In this way, the player can print more speed to the racket with less effort.

En una posible realización, la al menos una ranura longitudinal atraviesa toda la longitud de la respectiva cara frontal. De esta forma aumenta aún más la aerodinámica de las caras frontales. Cabe decir que, aunque las ranuras longitudinales están definidas en dirección longitudinal, sus paredes internas pueden tener ondulaciones o aristas. De forma preferente, la al menos una ranura longitudinal se adentra suficientemente hacia el interior de la cabeza como para que no sea posible golpear una pelota con la parte central o más profunda de dicha al menos una ranura. Dicho de otra forma, la al menos una ranura presenta al menos una porción interna definida por una anchura y una profundidad tales que, al golpear una pelota con una cara frontal, la al menos una porción interna no contacta con la pelota. De esta forma, en las caras frontales, quedan definidas al menos una superficie externa configurada para golpear la pelota y al menos una superficie interna (la de la al menos una porción interna) adentrada respecto a dicha al menos una superficie externa. Con ello, por un lado, los cantos definidos por la al menos una ranura longitudinal ayudan a impartir mayor efecto a la pelota. Y, por otro lado, resulta posible ubicar al menos un orificio pasante (circular o no) en la al menos una ranura longitudinal, el cual atraviese la cabeza en dirección perpendicular a las caras frontales, incluso de un diámetro o una anchura menor a 9 mm sin incumplir el Reglamento de juego de la Federación Internacional de Pádel, donde se indica que es la superficie destinada al golpeo la que estará perforada por agujeros cilíndricos de 9 a 13 mm de diámetro. En una posible implementación, la al menos una ranura longitudinal es de al menos 0,5 mm de profundidad, siendo preferentemente en este caso su anchura de 3 mm como máximo, entendiéndose por anchura a una de sus dimensiones paralelas a las caras frontales. Dicha profundidad es preferiblemente de al menos 1 mm, siendo preferentemente en este caso su anchura de 6 mm como máximo. Dicha profundidad es aún más preferiblemente de al menos 1,5 mm de profundidad, siendo preferentemente en este caso su anchura de 9 mm como máximo. Como ejemplos, al menos una porción de una ranura longitudinal puede comprender una superficie arqueada, o dos superficies laterales con opcionalmente una superficie intermedia situada entre las dos superficies laterales. En una posible implementación, la intersección de dos ranuras longitudinales adyacentes entre sí definen una arista que forma parte de la superficie externa de las caras frontales.In a possible embodiment, the at least one longitudinal groove traverses the entire length of the respective front face. This further increases the aerodynamics of the front faces. It should be noted that, although the longitudinal grooves are defined in the longitudinal direction, their internal walls may have undulations or edges. Preferably, the at least one longitudinal groove extends far enough into the interior of the head so that it is not possible to hit a ball with the central or deeper part of said at least one groove. In other words, the at least one groove has at least one internal portion defined by a width and a depth such that, when hitting a ball with a front face, the at least one internal portion does not contact the ball. In this way, on the front faces, at least one external surface configured to hit the ball and at least one internal surface (that of the at least one internal portion) recessed with respect to said at least one external surface are defined. Thus, on the one hand, the edges defined by the at least one longitudinal groove help to impart greater spin to the ball. And, on the other hand, it is possible to locate at least one through hole (circular or not) in the at least one longitudinal slot, which goes through the head in a direction perpendicular to the front faces, even with a diameter or width of less than 9 mm without breaching the Game Regulations of the International Padel Federation, where it is indicated that it is the surface intended for hitting that will be perforated by cylindrical holes of 9 to 13 mm in diameter. In a possible implementation, the at least one longitudinal groove is at least 0.5 mm deep, preferably in this case its width being a maximum of 3 mm, width being understood as one of its dimensions parallel to the front faces. Said depth is preferably at least 1 mm, preferably in this case its width being 6 mm at most. This depth is even more preferably at least 1.5 mm deep, preferably in this case its width being 9 mm maximum. As examples, at least a portion of a longitudinal groove may comprise an arcuate surface, or two side surfaces with optionally an intermediate surface located between the two side surfaces. In a possible implementation, the intersection of two mutually adjacent longitudinal grooves define an edge that forms part of the external surface of the front faces.

De forma preferente, la separación entre dos ranuras longitudinales (es decir, el ancho de la superficie externa situada entre dos ranuras longitudinales adyacentes) es menor o igual a 9 mm.Preferably, the spacing between two longitudinal grooves (ie the width of the external surface located between two adjacent longitudinal grooves) is less than or equal to 9 mm.

La pala de pádel también puede comprender al menos un agujero pasante que atraviesa la cabeza en dirección perpendicular a las caras frontales y del diámetro habitual de entre 9 mm y 13 mm, opcionalmente pudiendo atravesar a su paso al menos una ranura longitudinal. The paddle tennis racket can also comprise at least one through hole that goes through the head in a direction perpendicular to the front faces and with a usual diameter of between 9 mm and 13 mm, optionally being able to pass through at least one longitudinal slot.

En una posible realización, al menos una superficie situada adyacente a la al menos una ranura comprende relieves y/o rugosidades. En otra posible realización, al menos dos ranuras longitudinales, una de cada cara frontal, son simétricas entre sí. Como opción, dichas al menos dos ranuras longitudinales confluyen en al menos un extremo de la cabeza, es decir, se unen en un tramo en dirección perpendicular a las caras frontales por un extremo de la cabeza, formando una ranura continua de un lado a otro de la pala. Preferentemente, dichas al menos dos ranuras longitudinales confluyen en el extremo distal de la cabeza.In a possible embodiment, at least one surface located adjacent to the at least one groove comprises reliefs and/or roughness. In another possible embodiment, at least two longitudinal grooves, one on each front face, are mutually symmetrical. As an option, said at least two longitudinal grooves come together at at least one end of the head, that is, they join in a section in a direction perpendicular to the front faces at one end of the head, forming a continuous groove from one side to the other. of the shovel Preferably, said at least two longitudinal grooves come together at the distal end of the head.

De forma preferente, las caras frontales no comprenden ninguna ranura en dirección transversal a dicha al menos una ranura longitudinal. De forma más amplia, preferentemente, las caras frontales no comprenden ninguna ranura en dirección oblicua a dicha al menos una ranura longitudinal, aunque de todas formas pueden disponer de varias de ellas en una posible realización (sean más o menos profundas que dichas ranuras longitudinales), por ejemplo, formando una concavidad reticulada junto con varias ranuras longitudinales.Preferably, the front faces do not include any groove in a transverse direction to said at least one longitudinal groove. More broadly, preferably, the front faces do not include any groove in an oblique direction to said at least one longitudinal groove, although in any case they can have several of them in a possible embodiment (they are more or less deep than said longitudinal grooves). , for example, forming a reticulated concavity together with several longitudinal grooves.

Breve descripción de las figurasBrief description of the figures

La figura 1 es una vista frontal de una primera realización de ejemplo de la pala de pádel de la presente invención.Fig. 1 is a front view of a first exemplary embodiment of the paddle tennis racket of the present invention.

La figura 2 es una vista seccionada parcialmente y en perspectiva de la primera realización de la pala de pádel. Figure 2 is a partially sectioned and perspective view of the first embodiment of the paddle tennis racket.

La figura 3 es una vista seccionada parcialmente y en perspectiva de una segunda realización de la pala de pádel.Figure 3 is a partially sectioned and perspective view of a second embodiment of the paddle tennis racket.

La figura 4 es una vista en perspectiva de una tercera realización de la pala de pádel.Figure 4 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the paddle tennis racket.

La figura 5 es una vista en perspectiva de una cuarta realización de la pala de pádel.Figure 5 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the paddle tennis racket.

La figura 6 es una vista en perspectiva de una quinta realización de la pala de pádel.Figure 6 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the paddle tennis racket.

Descripción de realizaciones preferentesDescription of preferred embodiments

Como se aprecia en las realizaciones de ejemplo mostradas en las figuras y descritas a continuación, la presente pala de pádel (1) es del tipo que comprende, por un lado, un mango longitudinal (11) y, por otro lado, una cabeza (12) definida por un extremo proximal unido al mango longitudinal (11) y un extremo distal opuesto a dicho extremo proximal, donde el mango longitudinal (11) define la dirección longitudinal de la pala de pádel (1), estando la cabeza (12) provista de dos caras frontales (121) paralelas con las que golpear una pelota.As can be seen in the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures and described below, the present paddle tennis racket (1) is of the type that comprises, on the one hand, a longitudinal handle (11) and, on the other hand, a head ( 12) defined by a proximal end joined to the longitudinal handle (11) and a distal end opposite said proximal end, where the longitudinal handle (11) defines the longitudinal direction of the paddle tennis racket (1), with the head (12) Provided with two parallel front faces (121) with which to hit a ball.

Las figuras 1 y 2 muestran una primera realización de la pala de pádel (1) de la presente invención, donde cada cara frontal (121) (una de ellas no visible en las figuras) comprende varias ranuras longitudinales (122) paralelas a la dirección longitudinal y que exceden el extremo distal de la cabeza (12). Las ranuras longitudinales (122) tienen una anchura de 6 mm y se adentran 2 mm hacia el interior de la cabeza (12), lo que provoca que no sea posible golpear una pelota con la parte más profunda de las ranuras longitudinales (122). Con ello, quedan definida en cada cara frontal (121) una superficie externa (123) configurada para golpear la pelota, la cual comprende unas porciones definidas entre las ranuras longitudinales (122), y unas superficies internas (las de las ranuras longitudinales (122) adentradas respecto a dicha superficie externa (123). Adicionalmente en esta realización, las ranuras longitudinales (122) comprenden, en su superficie más profunda, varios orificios pasantes (124) circulares de un diámetro de 3 mm, los cuales atraviesan la cabeza (12) en dirección perpendicular a las caras frontales (121). Por su parte, las porciones de la superficie externa (123) situadas entre dos ranuras longitudinales (122) adyacentes tienen una anchura de 5 mm. A su vez, en la zona proximal de la superficie externa (123), la pala de pádel (1) comprende cinco agujeros pasantes (125) que atraviesan la cabeza (12) en dirección perpendicular a las caras frontales (121), siendo el diámetro de los agujeros pasantes (125) de diferentes diámetros entre 9 mm y 13 mm. Figures 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of the paddle tennis racket (1) of the present invention, where each front face (121) (one of them not visible in the figures) comprises several longitudinal grooves (122) parallel to the direction longitudinal and exceeding the distal end of the head (12). The longitudinal grooves (122) have a width of 6 mm and go 2 mm into the head (12), which means that it is not possible to hit a ball with the deepest part of the longitudinal grooves (122). With this, an external surface (123) configured to hit the ball is defined on each front face (121), which comprises portions defined between the longitudinal grooves (122), and internal surfaces (those of the longitudinal grooves (122 ) set in with respect to said external surface (123). Additionally, in this embodiment, the longitudinal grooves (122) comprise, on their deepest surface, several circular through holes (124) with a diameter of 3 mm, which pass through the head ( 12) in a direction perpendicular to the front faces (121). For its part, the portions of the external surface (123) located between two adjacent longitudinal grooves (122) have a width of 5 mm. In turn, in the proximal area From the external surface (123), the paddle tennis racket (1) comprises five through holes (125) that go through the head (12) in a direction perpendicular to the front faces (121), the diameter of the through holes (125) being of different diameters between 9 mm and 13 mm.

La figura 3 muestra una segunda realización de la presente pala de pádel (2), donde las ranuras longitudinales (222) atraviesan toda la longitud de la respectiva cara frontal (221). Las ranuras longitudinales (222) de esta realización también comprenden varios orificios pasantes (224) circulares de un diámetro de 3 mm en su superficie más profunda. En esta realización, cada cara frontal (221) comprende definidas varias superficies externas (223) (o varias porciones de una misma superficie externa, según se mire) configuradas para golpear la pelota y unas superficies internas (las de las ranuras longitudinales (222)) adentradas respecto a dichas superficies externas (223). Por su parte, dichas superficies externas (223) comprenden unos relieves (225) que permiten aportar mayor efecto a la pelota.Figure 3 shows a second embodiment of the present paddle tennis racket (2), where the longitudinal grooves (222) cross the entire length of the respective front face (221). The longitudinal slots (222) of this embodiment also comprise several circular through holes (224) with a diameter of 3 mm on their deepest surface. In this embodiment, each front face (221) comprises several defined external surfaces (223) (or several portions of the same external surface, depending on how you look at it) configured to hit the ball and internal surfaces (those of the longitudinal grooves (222) ) entered with respect to said external surfaces (223). For their part, said external surfaces (223) comprise some reliefs (225) that make it possible to provide greater effect to the ball.

La figura 4 muestra una tercera realización de la presente pala de pádel (3), donde las ranuras longitudinales (322) de cada cara frontal (321) son simétricas entre sí y confluyen en el extremo distal de la cabeza (32), es decir, se unen en un tramo en dirección perpendicular a las caras frontales (321) por el extremo distal de la cabeza (32), formando una ranura continua de un lado a otro de la pala de pádel (3).Figure 4 shows a third embodiment of the present paddle tennis racket (3), where the longitudinal grooves (322) of each front face (321) are symmetrical to each other and come together at the distal end of the head (32), that is, , are joined in a section in a perpendicular direction to the front faces (321) by the distal end of the head (32), forming a continuous groove from one side to the other of the paddle tennis racket (3).

La figura 5 muestra una cuarta realización de la presente pala de pádel (4), donde la intersección de las ranuras longitudinales (422) adyacentes entre sí definen unas aristas (423) configuradas como superficie externa de las caras frontales (421). En esta realización, la pala de pádel (4) comprende veinte agujeros pasantes (425) en dirección transversal a las caras frontales (421), de diferentes diámetros entre 9 mm y 13 mm, y que a su paso atraviesan parte de algunas ranuras longitudinales (422). Esta realización no comprende orificios pasantes de un diámetro menos a 9 mm.Figure 5 shows a fourth embodiment of the present paddle tennis racket (4), where the intersection of the longitudinal grooves (422) adjacent to each other define some edges (423) configured as the external surface of the front faces (421). In this embodiment, the paddle tennis racket (4) comprises twenty through holes (425) in the transverse direction to the front faces (421), of different diameters between 9 mm and 13 mm, and which pass through part of some longitudinal slots. (422). This embodiment does not comprise through holes with a diameter less than 9 mm.

La figura 6 muestra una quinta realización de la presente pala de pádel (5), la cual comprende una concavidad (520) con forma reticular formada por varias ranuras longitudinales (522) y varias ranuras oblicuas a dichas ranuras longitudinales (522). Esta concavidad (521) está adentrada respecto a la superficie externa (523) de las caras frontales (521). Por su parte, la superficie externa (523) incluye varias porciones en forma rectangular situadas dentro del perímetro de la concavidad (521), así como unos agujeros pasantes (525) de 11 mm de diámetro y que a su paso atraviesan parte de la concavidad (520). Por su parte, la concavidad (520) comprende, en su superficie más profunda, varios orificios pasantes (524) en dirección transversal a las caras frontales (521) y de un diámetro de 3 mm. Figure 6 shows a fifth embodiment of the present paddle tennis racket (5), which comprises a lattice-shaped concavity (520) formed by several longitudinal slots (522) and several slots oblique to said longitudinal slots (522). This concavity (521) is recessed with respect to the external surface (523) of the front faces (521). For its part, the external surface (523) includes several rectangular-shaped portions located within the perimeter of the concavity (521), as well as through holes (525) of 11 mm in diameter and which pass through part of the concavity. (520). For its part, the concavity (520) comprises, on its deepest surface, several through holes (524) in a transverse direction to the front faces (521) and with a diameter of 3 mm.

Claims

1. Padel racket (1) comprising, on the one hand, a longitudinal handle (11) and, on the other hand, a head (12) defined by a proximal end joined to the longitudinal handle (11) and a distal end opposite to said proximal end, where the longitudinal handle (11) defines the longitudinal direction of the paddle tennis racket (1), the head (12) being provided with two front faces (121) parallel to each other and configured to hit a ball, the paddle tennis racket (1) characterized in that each front face (121) comprises at least one longitudinal groove (122) parallel to the longitudinal direction and extending beyond the distal end of the head (12).

Padel racket (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one longitudinal groove (122) crosses the entire length of the respective front face (121).

3. Padel racket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one longitudinal groove (122) goes far enough into the interior of the head (12) so that it is not possible to hit a ball with the blade. deepest part of said at least one longitudinal groove (122), being defined on the front faces (121) at least one external surface (123) configured to hit the ball and at least one internal surface recessed with respect to said at least one surface external (123).

4. Padel racket (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the depth of the at least one longitudinal groove (122) is at least 0.5 mm and its width is 3 mm at most.

5. Padel racket (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the depth of at least one longitudinal groove (122) is at least 1 mm and its width is 9 mm at most.

6. Padel racket (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the depth of at least one longitudinal groove (122) is at least 1.5 mm and its width is 9 mm at most.

7. Padel racket (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one longitudinal slot (122) comprises at least one through hole (124) that goes through the head (12) in a direction perpendicular to the front faces ( 121).

8. Padel racket (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the at least one through hole (124) has a diameter of less than 9 mm.

9. Padel racket (4) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intersection of two longitudinal grooves (422) adjacent to each other define an edge (423) configured as the external surface of the front faces (421).

10. Padel racket (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the separation between two longitudinal grooves (122) adjacent to each other is less than or equal to 9 mm.

11. Padel racket (1, 4) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the head (12) comprises at least one through hole (425) that goes through the head (12) in a direction perpendicular to the front faces (121). , 421), the diameter of at least one through hole (125, 425) being between 9 mm and 13 mm, passing through at least one longitudinal slot (422).

12. Padel racket (2) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one surface located adjacent to the at least one longitudinal groove (222) comprises reliefs (225) and/or roughness.

13. Padel racket (3) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the front faces (321) comprise at least two respective longitudinal grooves (322) symmetrical to each other and which converge at at least one end of the head (32). .

Padel racket (5) according to any of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the front faces (521) comprise at least one slot in an oblique direction to said at least one longitudinal slot (522).

15. Padel racket (5) according to claim 14, characterized in that it comprises several longitudinal grooves (522) and several grooves in an oblique direction, forming a reticulated concavity (520).