JP2023168695A - golf ball type ball marker - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a golf ball type golf marker which is excellent in visibility from far away and allows a user to immediately separately use the golf marker to be used.SOLUTION: A golf ball type ball marker according to the present invention has a golf ball type three-dimensional ball marker part 2 and an insertion type ball marker part 3. The insertion type ball marker part 3 is formed with an insertion protrusion 5 protruding downward in a lower face center of a thin plate 4. The three-dimensional ball marker part 2 has an upper bottom face 6 on the upper face and a lower bottom face 8 on the lower face, and is formed with a trunk 12 between the upper bottom face 6 and the lower bottom face 8. The upper bottom face 6 is smoothly formed and has an insertion hole 7 formed in the center, and the insertion hole 7 is formed so as to hold the insertion protrusion 5 removably inserted therein. The lower bottom face is formed with a peripheral portion formed on a smooth surface and a recessed portion with a step recessed more than the peripheral portion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a golf ball type ball marker.

Generally, ball markers are used on golf course greens. To prevent incorrect balls, when someone else is putting, place a ball marker where your ball is and pick it up. As conventional ball markers, there are known ones that are shaped like a small disc like a coin, and ones that are shaped like a thumbtack and have an insertion protrusion. Small disc-shaped ones are used by placing them on the green. Those with an insertion protrusion are used by sticking the insertion protrusion into the green.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2009-225959 Jito No. 3102800 Jito No. 3158753

However, since the ball markers of the prior art have a small thickness, they have a flat appearance when placed on the green. Therefore, there was a problem in that it was difficult to visually recognize it from a distance.

It is also known that there are three-dimensional shaped ball markers to ensure visibility from a distance. However, when a player uses a three-dimensional ball marker on the green, a ball hit by another person may come into contact with the ball marker, changing the trajectory of the other person's ball. In such a case, the progress of the game may be affected.

Therefore, as a means to solve the above problems, the ball marker according to the present invention is a golf ball type ball marker consisting of an insert type ball marker part and a three-dimensional ball marker part, wherein the insert type ball marker part is located at the center of the lower surface of the thin plate. The three-dimensional ball marker part has an upper base surface on the upper surface, a lower base surface on the lower surface, and a body part is formed between the upper base surface and the lower base surface. , the upper bottom surface is formed to be smooth and has an insertion hole formed in the center, and the insertion hole is formed so that the insertion protrusion can be inserted and removed, and can be held; the lower bottom surface is flat. A peripheral portion formed in a surface and a concave portion recessed with a step higher than the peripheral portion are formed, and the body portion is formed in a shape that is a truncated top surface of a hemisphere. shall be.

According to the above-mentioned ball marker, it is possible to provide a golf marker with excellent visibility from a distance, and when there is a possibility that one's own ball will come into contact with another person's golf ball, an insert-type ball marker can be used. It is possible to provide a ball marker that can be selectively used, and furthermore, the lower bottom surface is formed with a peripheral part formed as a flat surface and a recessed part having a step higher than the peripheral part. This makes it possible to attach plate-shaped decorations, magnets, or stickers to the concave part, and the body is shaped like a truncated hemisphere, giving it an originality reminiscent of a golf ball. It is possible to provide a golf marker having the following characteristics.

The plug-in ball marker portion may be a plastic plug-in ball marker provided by golf courses.

If the insert-type ball marker section is a plastic insert-type ball marker provided by a golf course, the existing insert-type golf marker can be used as is, reducing manufacturing costs. can.

A flat decoration may be attached to a concave portion formed on the lower bottom surface of the trunk.

In the case where a flat decoration is attached to the concave portion formed on the lower bottom surface of the body, a ball marker suitable for use as a souvenir or a prize can be provided.

The surface of the flat decoration mounted in the recess may be formed to a depth that does not protrude from the surrounding area.

When the surface of the flat decorative object installed in the recessed portion is formed to a depth that does not protrude from the surrounding area, it is possible to prevent the flat decorative object from being damaged.

A mark or advertising letter consisting of figures or letters may be attached to the flat decoration.

In the case where a mark made of figures or letters or advertising letters is attached to a flat decorative object, it is possible to make it an original product and provide a ball marker with an advertising effect.

A flat magnet may be attached to a concave portion formed on the bottom surface of the body.

By attaching a flat magnet to the concave part formed on the bottom surface of the body, it is possible, for example, to attach a magnetic object to the brim of a hat and attach it to and remove it from the magnetic object. , it is possible to facilitate the operation of taking out the marker, and it is effective in preventing loss.

A seal with a mark such as a logo mark may be attached to the recess formed on the bottom surface of the body.

A sticker with a logo printed on it can be attached to the concave part by pasting, etc., thereby increasing the originality and making it possible to use it as a golf prize or a souvenir.

Dimples may be formed on the circumferential side of the body.

When dimples are formed on the circumferential side of the body, the marker becomes more similar in shape to a golf ball, exhibiting uniqueness, excellent design, and increasing customer desire to purchase. can be done. Further, by forming the dimples, it is possible to grip the device reliably without slipping when lifting it.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a ball marker with excellent visibility from a distance, and also to provide a thin plate ball marker that does not interfere with the progress of the golf ball of other players depending on the situation of the game. Moreover, it is possible to hold these two types of ball markers together, and it is also possible to attach plate-shaped decorations, magnets, stickers, etc., and it has excellent originality that easily reminds people of golf balls. Ball markers can be provided.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a golf ball type ball marker 1 according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the golf ball type ball marker 1 with the three-dimensional ball marker section 2 and the insert-type ball marker section 3 separated according to the embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front view of a golf ball type ball marker 1 according to an embodiment. 1 is a sectional view taken along line AA of a golf ball type ball marker 1 according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA when a magnet is attached to the bottom surface. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA when a three-dimensional seal is attached to the bottom surface. FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line AA showing a modification.

A golf ball type ball marker according to the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the golf ball type ball marker 1 has a three-dimensional ball marker section 2 and an insertable ball marker section 3. Preferably, each member is made of plastic.
The three-dimensional ball marker section 2 has an upper base surface 6, a lower base surface 8, and a body section 12.
As shown in FIG. 3 , the body portion 12 is formed from the periphery of the upper base surface 6 to the periphery of the lower base surface 8 . The body 12 has a substantially hemispherical shape, the top surface of which is truncated parallel to the bottom surface 8, and a large number of circular dimples 13 formed on the circumferential surface of the body 12.

As shown in FIG. 4, the upper base surface 6 is formed smoothly on the upper surface of the three-dimensional ball marker portion 2, that is, on the top surface of the truncated hemisphere. The upper bottom surface 6 has an insertion hole 7 in the center. The diameter of the upper base surface 6 is smaller than the diameter of the lower base surface 8.
As shown in FIG. 4, the insertion hole 7 has the same inner dimension as the outer dimension of the insertion protrusion 5. Both the insertion protrusion 5 and the insertion hole 7 have a substantially conical shape. The insertion hole 7 has a depth that does not penetrate the lower bottom surface 8.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the lower bottom surface 8 has a peripheral portion 9 and a recessed portion 10 . The lower bottom surface 8 is formed on the lower surface of the three-dimensional ball marker section 2. Specifically, it is formed so as to face the upper base surface 6 in parallel.
As shown in FIG. 4, the peripheral portion 9 of the lower bottom surface 8 has a flat bottom surface and extends from the outer edge of the lower bottom surface 8 in the circumferential direction.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the recessed portion 10 is formed inside the peripheral portion 9 . The recessed portion 10 has a step difference from the surrounding portion 9 and is recessed toward the upper bottom surface 6.

As shown in FIG. 2, the insertion type ball marker part 3 has a thin plate 4 and an insertion protrusion 5.

As shown in FIG. 1, the thin plate 4 is circular. The area of the thin plate 4 is smaller than the area of the upper bottom surface 6.

As shown in FIG. 4, the insertion protrusion 5 is formed to protrude downward from the center of the lower surface of the thin plate 4. As shown in FIG. Specifically, the insertion protrusion 5 extends on one plane of the thin plate 4 from the center of the thin plate 4 in the thickness direction. The length of the insertion protrusion 5 is the same as or shorter than the depth of the insertion hole 7.

Next, a method of using the golf ball type ball marker 1 according to the present invention will be explained.

A golf ball type ball marker 1 according to the present invention is used by placing it on a green. When using the golf ball type ball marker 1, it is placed so that the peripheral portion 9 is in contact with the ground.

The three-dimensional ball marker section 2 can be used separately from the insert-type ball marker section 3. The method of using the three-dimensional ball marker section 2 is also the same as that of the golf ball type ball marker 1.

The insertion type ball marker section 3 can be used separately from the three-dimensional ball marker section 2. The insertion type ball marker part 3 is used by sticking the insertion protrusion 5 into the ground. Even if the insert-type ball marker section 3 is a ball marker provided at a golf course, the method for using it is the same.

The thin plate 4 appears on the ground surface when the insertion type ball marker section 3 is used separately from the three-dimensional ball marker section 2. That is, the thin plate 4 serves as a mark of the location where the golf ball was located. The insertion protrusion 5 is used by being stuck into the ground when the insertion type ball marker part 3 is used separately from the three-dimensional ball marker part 2.

The insertion protrusion 5 is inserted into the insertion hole 7 when the insertion type ball marker part 3 is housed in the three-dimensional ball marker part 2. When the insertion type ball marker part 3 is inserted into the insertion hole 7, the insertion type ball marker part 3 becomes difficult to be easily removed from the insertion hole 7 due to the elastic deformation of the plastic. Thereby, the insertion hole 7 can hold the insertion protrusion 5.

The three-dimensional ball marker section 2 is used, for example, when visibility from a distance is required.

The insertion type ball marker section 3 is used, for example, when using a three-dimensional ball marker may interfere with other people's putting. Since the thin plate 4 is flat, there is little possibility that the trajectory of the golf ball will change even if the golf ball comes into contact with the insertable ball marker part 3 during putting.

Since the insertion type ball marker section 3 is removable from the three-dimensional ball marker section 2, it can be immediately taken out from the insertion hole 7 and used if necessary.

Furthermore, when the plug-in ball marker section 3 is stored in the three-dimensional ball marker section 2, each component is grouped together, making it possible to prevent forgetting or losing any of the ball marker sections. Makes it easier to carry the marker.

A magnet 11a can also be attached to the concave portion 10. By attaching the magnet 11a to the concave portion 10, for example, a magnetic body can be attached to the brim of a hat and the hat can be attached to and removed from the magnetic body, which facilitates operation and prevents loss. Effective.

A flat decoration 11 can also be attached to the recessed part 10. Examples of the flat decoration 11 include an EPO mark and the like. The flat decorative object 11 may be provided with a mark or an advertising letter consisting of figures or letters.

Possible methods for fixing the flat decoration 11 to the recess 10 include, for example, bonding with an adhesive or fitting the flat decoration 11 into the recess 10.

It is preferable that the surface of the flat decoration 11 is formed at a height that does not protrude from the surrounding portion 9. By forming the surface of the flat decorative object 11 at a height that does not protrude from the surrounding area 9, the flat decorative object 11 does not come into contact with the ground when the three-dimensional ball marker section 2 is used, thereby preventing scratches on the flat decorative object 11. It can prevent sticking.

In addition to the flat decoration 11, a sticker 11b with a mark such as a logo mark can be attached to the concave portion 10. By pasting a sticker 11b with a mark such as a logo mark on the concave portion 10, the product can be made to have originality.

Below, an example of the structure of the golf ball type ball marker 1 in this embodiment that can be changed as appropriate will be shown.

In the embodiment, the shape of the thin plate 4 is circular. However, the shape of the thin plate 4 is not limited to a circular shape. For example, it may be a polygonal shape such as a quadrangle or an octagon.

In the embodiment, the shape of the dimple 13 is circular. However, the shape of the dimples 13 is not limited to a circular shape. For example, it may be a square or other non-circular shape.

In the embodiment, the insertion hole 7 has a depth that does not penetrate the body 12. However, the insertion hole 7 does not necessarily have to be deep enough not to penetrate the body 12. Therefore, the insertion hole 7 may penetrate through the body 12.

When the insertion hole 7 penetrates the lower bottom surface 8, dust and water are less likely to accumulate in the insertion hole 7 than when the insertion hole 7 does not penetrate the lower bottom surface 8.

In the embodiment, the area of the thin plate 4 is smaller than the area of the upper base 6. However, the area of the thin plate 4 is not limited to being smaller than the area of the upper base 6. Therefore, the thin plate 4 may have a larger area than the upper bottom surface 6.

If the area of the thin plate 4 is made larger than the area of the upper base 6, the circumferential side of the thin plate 4 will protrude from the upper base 6, and a gap will be created between the body 12 and the thin plate 4, so that the insertion ball can be easily inserted through the insertion hole 7. The marker part 3 can now be taken out.

1 Golf ball type ball marker 2 Three-dimensional ball marker part 3 Plug-in ball marker part 4 Thin plate 5 Plug-in protrusion 6 Upper base 7 Plug-in hole 8 Lower base 9 Surrounding part 10 Recessed part 11 Flat decoration 11a Magnet 11b Seal 12 Body part 13 Dimple

Claims (8)

A golf ball type ball marker consisting of an insertion type ball marker part and a three-dimensional ball marker part,
The insertion type ball marker part has an insertion protrusion that protrudes downward at the center of the lower surface of the thin plate.
The three-dimensional ball marker part has an upper base surface on the upper surface, a lower base surface on the lower surface, and a body part is formed between the upper base surface and the lower base surface,
The upper bottom surface is formed to be smooth and has an insertion hole formed in the center, and the insertion hole is formed so that the insertion protrusion can be inserted and removed, and can be held.
The lower bottom surface is formed with a peripheral part formed as a flat surface and a recessed part that is recessed with a step higher than the peripheral part,
A golf ball type ball marker, wherein the body portion is formed in the shape of a truncated top surface of a hemisphere. The golf ball type ball marker according to claim 1, wherein the plug-in ball marker portion is a plastic ball marker provided by a golf course. The golf ball type ball marker according to claim 1, wherein a flat decoration is attached to a concave portion formed on the bottom surface of the body. 4. The golf ball type ball marker according to claim 3, wherein the surface of the flat decoration mounted in the recessed part is formed to a depth that does not protrude from the surrounding part. 5. The golf ball-shaped ball marker according to claim 3, wherein the flat decoration has a mark or advertising characters made of figures or characters attached thereto. The golf ball type ball marker according to claim 1, wherein a flat magnet is attached to a concave portion formed on the bottom surface of the body. 2. The golf ball type ball marker according to claim 1, wherein a seal with a mark such as a logo mark is attached to a concave portion formed on the bottom surface of the body. The golf ball type ball marker according to claim 1, wherein dimples are formed on the circumferential side of the body.

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