ES1313499U - BLADE PLUG WITH ANTI-VIBRATION AND CORD REPLACEMENT - Google Patents

Abstract

Plug (12) for paddles with anti-vibration and cord replacement applied to paddle tennis, beach tennis, pickellball or similar paddles or rackets, characterized in that at the end of the paddle sleeve there is a plug (11) that incorporates a piece (10) made of a material suitable for the absorption of vibrations and that has a circular central opening, inside which there is a "T" shaped piece (14) that serves as an anchor to fix the safety cord (13). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Paddle cap with anti-vibration and cord replacement

The present invention relates to a cap for padel rackets that includes a removable part that reduces vibrations. The cap also allows for the removal and exchange of both the anti-vibration element and the safety loop of padel rackets or other similar sports products such as rackets. The cap also includes a cap at the end of the handle of the racket or paddle, and a string, ribbon, or similar element that forms a safety loop.

Background of the invention

Traditionally, padel rackets have a cap at the end of the handle that incorporates a safety cord, strap, or similar, secured to it with a knot or retainer that prevents it from coming out through the hole. At the other end, the safety cord forms an adjustable loop through which the player inserts their wrist, preventing the racket from being thrown and remaining fixed to the wrist. This safety system is mandatory for padel rackets used for federated or professional padel.

Regarding the safety cord, it comes factory-installed on the rackets or paddles, and it's difficult to remove since the parts that need to be removed are secured so they can't come loose during any play. Furthermore, if you decide to remove the parts to change the cord, you could damage the racket during the process.

The ability to change the loop solves several problems associated with a piece made of textile material that is attached to the upper for its entire useful life.

The first problem I would solve would be the ability to wash it. Since it's attached to the paddle, it's difficult to clean effectively without damaging it, and it takes a long time. The sweat that runs down the arm is collected by the rope's fabric, producing unpleasant odors and being unhygienic if the paddle is shared.

Furthermore, due to the effects of sweat and the game itself, the ribbon can deteriorate, thus defeating its main purpose.

On the other hand, injuries from vibrations produced by repeated impacts with the ball are common in racket sports. For this reason, there are various systems to reduce vibrations, usually located in the grip area of the racket, in the impact area, or in the intermediate area called the bridge, but not where the invention recommends. Anti-vibration devices prevent elbow discomfort, which is one of the most important benefits and one of the main reasons why players use them. Vibrations are generated when hitting the ball and travel all the way to the elbow joint, creating problems and joint pain over time. Anti-vibration devices stop the spread of these vibrations, making them an essential accessory for players with elbow problems. This vibration reduction improves sensation, game performance, and the player's health.

Finally, the ability to change the string and vibration-absorbing insert allows each player to customize their sound and generally choose the aesthetic.

Description of the invention

The objective of the present invention is to incorporate a part to absorb the vibrations that reach the handle of the paddle, racket or similar in the area of the plug, improve the torsional behavior of the handle and also serve to replace the string or loop of the paddle, racket or similar, solving and offering the advantages mentioned above.

In relation to these objectives, this invention is based on attaching a part made of a vibration-absorbing material to the paddle handle. This part has an opening through which the paddle cord can exit, while also serving as a stopper to prevent the cord from slipping out of the cap.

Furthermore, the anti-vibration piece offers sufficient geometry to prevent it from slipping through the existing hole in the plug, embracing it both inside and out, thus forming a section in the shape of two opposing "U"s.

Since the anti-vibration part is made of a material suitable for its purpose, these materials are usually derived from rubber or silicone, and are soft, flexible, and deformable. For this reason, the part can be easily removed and replaced, or exchanged.

In accordance with the premise of safety and legality, the invention facilitates the end of the loop that remains inside the handle, being locked and thus ensuring its function.

With all this, it is achieved that, through an element that is integrated into the shovel with slight pressure in the area of the plug, the vibrations that reach the hand through the handle of the shovel are absorbed, its performance is improved by increasing its resistance to cracking and shrinkage, and it also allows us to fix the safety rope in a firm manner and that it can be replaced, thus solving the problems described in the state of the art.

The anti-vibration piece is secured by a molding that fits the space provided in the blade's cap opening. Since the piece is soft, we can insert one part through this opening, leaving part of the anti-vibration piece inside the cap hole and the other part outside the cap.

Regarding the manufacture of the stopper, it will have a T-shaped or harpoon-shaped inner part around which the safety cord will be fixed, thus preventing it from coming loose.

To carry out the invention, we find three elements: stopper, lid and string.

The plug will be fixed to the end of the paddle handle, and will have a central T-shaped interior area where the rope will roll on its base and a housing for the anti-vibration cap.

An anti-vibration cap will be placed over the stopper, with part of it on the inside and part on the outside. This piece serves both to ensure the string doesn't slip out and to absorb vibrations from the handle. It can also be designed in a variety of ways to enhance its aesthetics for commercial purposes.

And finally the string, which will surround the T at its base, leaving a sufficient section on the outside to be able to be adjusted to the player's wrist.

Description of a preferred embodiment

In the present embodiment of this invention, as shown in Figure 1, there is a vibration absorbing part (10) housed in the hole of the plug (11) that allows the safety cord (13) to exit from the inside of the plug, serving in turn as a barrier so that the cord cannot escape through the hole of the plug.

The handle plug of the paddle has a central area in the shape of a T or harpoon, as shown in figure 3, where the rope is fixed around its base.

The anti-vibration piece is designed according to the existing geometry of the plug, according to section A-A.

This piece is inserted into the semicircle of the central area, leaving one part inside the plug and the other part inside it.

The string will be sewn or knotted at the end, forming a closed loop. This part is anchored to the T by surrounding its base inside the cap. This way, it remains securely in place, preventing it from coming loose from the cap, and generally from the racket itself.

Claims (3)

1. Plug (12) for paddles with anti-vibrator and cord replacement applied to paddles or rackets, beach tennis, pickellball or similar, characterized in that at the end of the paddle handle there is a plug (11) that incorporates a piece (10) made of a material suitable for the absorption of vibrations and that has a circular central opening, inside which there is a "T" shaped piece (14) that serves as an anchor to fix the safety cord (13). 2. Plug for paddles with anti-vibrator and cord replacement applied to paddles or rackets, beach tennis, pickellball or similar, according to claim 1, characterized in that the plug (11) has a semicircular hole through which the free end of the safety cord (13) opposite to the one anchored to the T-shaped piece (14) emerges. 3. Impact absorbing device applied to paddle tennis, beach tennis, pickellball or similar rackets or racquets, according to any of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the safety cord or loop (13) incorporates a knot or retaining piece to prevent it from coming out of the inside of the handle through the hole in the plug (11).