摘要:
A string network for sports rackets comprises joined rectilinear string segments forming a single monolithic volume with regular openings. String networks with openings of quadrilateral, hexagonal and triangular form are shown. Being bonded and secured to each other, and having a streamlined cross-sectional area, the string segments do not move with respect to each other and stay oriented so as to minimize wind resistance during the swinging motion of the sports racket before and after ball contact. The string network is materially separated from the frame of the racquet, and means for securing the network to the frame using conventional stringing machinery are presented.
摘要:
A loosely woven network of racket string cordage, preferably employing a single continuous member and woven to form a substantially horizontal and vertical pattern with inter-locking at each intersection of the horizontal and vertical lines and with a mass dimension and peripheral configuration to suit conventional racket frame designs including circumferentially disposed closed loops to serve as anchoring means in said frame after being stretched to a proper degree of tension with the use of a tensioning machine typical of the within described mechanism.
摘要:
A tennis racket and a method of manufacturing same are disclosed. The racket comprises two half-frame members each provided with a respective generally annular portion defining a rim element of the racket, and also provided with a handle portion connected to the respective generally annular portion. The face of the racket is formed by a plurality of tensioned strings clamped between the annular portions to define a netting. The netting is secured to each of the rim elements of the respective half-frame members by binders, which also secure the two rim elements to one another. The strings are subjected to tension by a tensioning device before the two rim elements of the racket are pressed together to clamp the strings therebetween and the strings are secured to the rim elements and the latter to one another by binders, which have been applied to at least the mutually facing surface portions of the rim elements prior to their being pressed together.
摘要:
The present invention relates to the design and manufacture of sport rackets, and in particular to those of tennis rackets. The improvements herein also apply to rackets used as toys and for games. Particular focus is on the design of the string surface of the racket utilizing pre-woven strings, which necessitates a radical redesign of the racket assembly and the manufacturing process. The redesign also implies a change in the marketing of the racket and the strings.
摘要:
The present invention relates to an method and apparatus for springing sporting racquets to maintain differential tensions between racquet strings within the racquet, so that it is possible to provide racquets having predetermined properties of elastic quality. To maintain differential tensions between the strings, the strings are tensioned against frictional surface, with may be a high frictional surface such as a grommet strip, corner of a racquet string hole, or a pad of high friction material extending about the outer surface of the racquet.
摘要:
A method of stringing a racquet includes independently tensioning a plurality of strings in the racquet and maintaining the independent tensioning. Individual strings are held and their tensioning maintained using cleats and grommets. In this fashion, the elastic properties of the shorter strings may be matched to that of the longer strings, giving a larger sweet spot. The strings may be manufactured as a pre-woven mesh.
摘要:
Apparatus for rebounding balls or similar objects brought into engagement therewith including a generally rectangular frame means having a net supported in tension within said frame means. A nylon cord adjusting means is interlaced within the net and connected to said frame means whereby the tension of said net can be varied by adjusting the length of the nylon cord.
摘要:
Apparatus for playing a game includes a racquet having a handle and an elongated foam member defining a hoop shape and having two ends, each end of the hoop shape terminating in the handle.
摘要:
The present invention discloses a pre-manufactured or pre-formed pocket. The present pocket is secured using cross lace pieces and either runners or throat tie downs to be attached to the frame. Generally, the runners are made of a top runner piece and a bottom runner piece that are stitched together. In between the top runner piece and the bottom runner piece there are placed any number of cross pieces and cross lace pieces. The cross pieces maintain the maximum distance between the runners. The cross lace pieces are used to tie to secure the pocket to the frame. Either throat ties or the runners are then used to secure the bottom portion of the pockets to the throat of the frame. The top runner piece and the bottom runner piece can be secured together in any way including stitching or adhesive. Another embodiment creates a pocket from one or more sheets of material. A die or knife is used to cut the material into the desired shape. In that way a piece of material can be cut into a mesh pocket. The dimensions of the pocket, including the depth of the pocket can be adjusted by making the cuts bigger in the desired areas. Additionally, the die can have textures on the face to impart textures to the pocket thereby varying the surface roughness at different parts of the pocket.
摘要:
An apparatus for tensioning a pre-strung web onto a racket characterized by an elongated base supporting a pair of carriages for reciprocal, colinear movement. A plurality of stretcher bars are supported by the base between the carriages to stretch the web row-by-row away from a central axis. Links are provided to selectively couple the stretcher bars to the carriages.