ES1312464U - Device for ventilation of sports racket or paddle (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for ventilating a sports racket or paddle comprising a head, a frame, a neck or heart, a handle, and a striking area, characterized by including a perforation system or perforations in the frame, configured to channel air through the interior of the frame until it exits through perforations located in the handle and/or in the handle cover, facilitating the exit of air through said holes and optimizing the evaporation of sweat. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Device for ventilation of sports racket or paddle

TECHNICAL SECTOR

In particular, the present invention relates to a device for improving the ventilation of the grips, handles of rackets or blades.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Sweaty hands during racket sports such as tennis, paddle tennis or badminton, among others, can affect the player's performance and safety. This sweat causes the hands to become slippery, making it difficult to have a firm grip on the racket, which reduces the precision and power of the shots, increases the risk of injury and generates discomfort and distraction. In addition, trying to compensate for the grip by tightening can cause muscle fatigue. To mitigate these problems, absorbent products, antiperspirants, perforated handles, changing grips regularly, among others, are used and do not solve the problem.

Patent US6149538 introduces an air catcher at the top of the handle to improve ventilation and reduce sweating, which represents a step forward in the search for solutions to mitigate the inconveniences of sweaty hands during the practice of racket or paddle sports. However, despite its advantages in terms of improving air circulation for sweat evaporation, this technology has some significant drawbacks.

The addition of the air catcher adds structure to support it, which results in greater weight and length of the racket or paddle, significantly affecting balance and weight distribution.

In many racket sports, such as tennis, padel, badminton and others, the dimensions of the equipment are strictly regulated. If the lengthening of the handle to accommodate the air catcher causes the racket or paddle to exceed the permitted dimensions, it could be banned in official competitions. This significantly limits the applicability of this technology, relegating it to recreational or non-competitive uses, where regulations are less strict.

The arrangement of the air collector at the top of the handle is not ideal for generating a clean and significant airflow.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention places the air intakes on the front of the racket frame, padel racket, badminton racket, among others, to channel the air flow to its exit through the handle. This location presents several significant advantages, especially in terms of optimizing the air flow, minimizing the impact on maneuverability and complying with size regulations.

By placing the air intakes on the frame, they allow air to enter with greater pressure and speed, facilitating the creation of a more stable air flow towards the handle, which in turn, and consequently, increases the evaporation capacity of sweat.

Placing the air intakes in the frame, which is already an existing structure, both rigid and hollow, eliminates the need for an additional structure to support the air intake. This allows the blade to remain within the required weight and length parameters, thus preserving the maneuverability properties that are critical for sports performance.

The air intake can be integrated during the manufacturing process of the racket or by means of a subsequent perforation, which allows the incorporation of the air channeler. Both options ensure the desired functionality; in the first, the integration of the air intake is optimized from the beginning, while in the second, flexibility is offered to adapt it to new designs or modifications in the air flow. Both methodologies allow the air to be channeled efficiently, preserving the essential characteristics of the racket. Additionally, the channeler includes customization options, allowing the air flow to be adjusted according to the playing conditions or the user's preferences. Manufacturing is carried out using conventional processes.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 schematically illustrates a paddle tennis racket in perspective, presented as an example to facilitate understanding of the invention. We can see hole (1) hole with the built-in channeler (2) hollow frame of the racket (3) hollow handle (4) outlet holes (5).

Figure 2 schematically shows a cross section of the blade, in which the perforation (1) and the frame gap (3) can be observed.

Figure 3 illustrates the air ducts installed in section (2).

Figure 4 shows the air channeler.

Figure 5 shows the front blade with the air channelers installed (2).

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

An example of a practical, non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is described below. Other modifications to the embodiment are not ruled out, in which accessory changes are introduced that do not distort its basis; on the contrary, the present invention also covers all its variants of shapes, position and/or measurements.

The invention relates to an improved ventilation system for evaporating sweat from the athlete's hand while holding the paddle or racket. The key feature of this invention is the incorporation of strategic perforations (1) in the frame (3) of the paddle or racket, which allow the passage of air through the same frame (3), to the handle (4), and its subsequent exit through the holes (5) and through the lower part of this, eliminating sweat.

In order to achieve an efficient air flow, the perforations in the frame (1) have a channeler (2). This channeler is a piece designed to redirect the angle at which the air hits the perforation (1) and channel it efficiently through the frame (3) of the racket or paddle towards the outside through the handle (4) of the paddle or paddle. The channeler (2) not only facilitates the redirection of the air, but also ensures that this flow is smooth and controlled, avoiding unnecessary turbulence that could negatively affect the performance of the racket or paddle. In this way, the invention not only improves the comfort and efficiency of the game, but also optimizes the durability and stability of the paddle during movement.

The air channel (2) can be integrated during the manufacturing process of the racket or by means of a subsequent perforation (1), to which the air channel (2) is added. Both options allow the desired functionality to be incorporated: in the first, the integration of the air intake is optimized from the beginning, while in the second, flexibility is offered to adapt it to new designs and allowing customization options according to the playing conditions or user preferences. Both methodologies ensure that the air flow is channeled efficiently, maintaining the essential characteristics of the racket.

Claims (2)

1. Device for ventilation of a sports racket or paddle comprising a head, a frame, a neck or heart, a handle, and a striking area, characterized by including a perforation system or perforations in the frame, configured to channel the air through the interior of the frame until it exits through perforations located in the handle and/or in the cover of the handle, facilitating the exit of air through said holes and optimizing the evaporation of sweat. 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the air channeler is a removable and replaceable component, allowing its exchange to adapt to the different needs of the user.