Improvement to a Martial Arts Ring

Abstract

The present utility model relates to the technical field of martial arts, and more particularly to a ring which is laterally surrounded by a rigid and transparent material. The proposed design aims to improve viewing for spectators and television viewers by allowing viewing, filming and photography from any angle without any obstructions, such as fencing, ropes or nets, which impede a clear view of a martial arts event. The present solution is also intended to benefit the dynamics of a fight by reducing clinch time and preventing a fighter from holding onto the fencing that currently surrounds a ring. In addition, there is the possibility of projecting images onto the outer side of the ring. In this case, spectators and television viewers will be able to view information such as, inter alia, competitor profiles, replays of fights, and sponsorship advertisements.

Claims

1. An IMPROVEMENT IN RING FOR MARTIAL ARTS PRACTICE consisting of at least one side door, at least one access ladder, a padding floor, protective pads in the upper posts and at the corners, and an impact absorption system characterized in that it is provided with side panels (2) of rigid and transparent material with inner layer of hydrophobic plastic film, or similar, and outer layer of projection film; system for shock absorption by fastening panels in channels (5) of the ring structure by means of fastening elements (6) and springs (7); and hinged door with the column (10) by means of an eccentric pivot system (9) and electronic lock.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE ATTACHED DRAWINGS

[0014] For a person skilled in the art to fully understand the utility model and put it into practice, it would be described in a clear, concise and sufficient matter, based on the attached illustrative and aiding drawings, listed below:

[0015] FIG. 1 represents an example of an octagonal ring having a door, laterally surrounded by panels of rigid and transparent material, in accordance with the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 2 represents the fastening system for panels in the ring structure.

[0017] FIG. 3 represents the detail A, in enlarged scale, of the fastening system for panels in the ring structure.

[0018] FIG. 4 represents the fixation system of the door in the ring structure.

[0019] FIG. 5 represents, in section, the panel fastening means in the ring door structure for the proposed sports practices.

[0020] FIG. 6 represents the fastening system for the panel in the ring structure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0021] The ring for the practice of martial arts, object of this utility model, is surrounded laterally by rigid and transparent material. The solution in question has a raised floor (1) and a door (3) for entrance of the athletes through a ladder positioned externally, in front of the door. The ring can have many formats, and the main formats are octagonal, circular and hexagonal; this fact, however, does not exclude the possibility of other formats.

[0022] The floor, when measured from the side fences, should be made of a padded base that extends to the outer edge of the ring platform. This layer must still be covered by canvas or similar material stretched and tied to the platform.

[0023] The enclosure around the ring will consist of transparent panels (2), and the structure may be composed of any translucent material (laminated glass, acrylic, polycarbonate, etc.), with impact resistance property and mounted on the structure ring for the practice of martial arts. On each panel (2), on the front surface of the ring, thin transparent adherent hydrophobic plastic films will be applied which minimize the accumulation of body fluids, as these may negatively influence the visibility of the public, as well as reduce the coefficient of friction between the body of the fighters and the contact surface. The films have the same sizes of laminated glass sufficient to cover the entire surface of the panel. In addition, said films are intended to provide safety, since in case of material breakage, they help to avoid the dispersion of the fragments, reducing the risk of injuries of the athletes.

[0024] On the outside of the ring, on the transparent surface, there is also applied a transparent and adherent film that allows the frontal projection of images through commercial systems of projection. This system allows the opacity control of the laminated glass, allowing the viewer to receive information, such as the presentation of the fighters, replay of the fights, or announcement of sponsors at the same time as watching the fight, or at the break.

[0025] The fastening system applied to the panels will be based on the use of fastening elements (6) and springs (7), allowing the transparent structure to make small compensatory movements, reducing possible impacts and vibrations, minimizing risks of fighters being injured and acting in impact absorption. The impact absorbing system of the plates will be fastened within the ring structures through channels (5), in which the panel (2) will be inserted and fastened by the fastening elements (6) provided with springs (7). The structures are still covered by a protective layer composed of foams (4) which will be arranged between each of the panels (2) and along the entire upper end of the ring.

[0026] The access door (3) of the athletes, technical commission, event presenters and the referee is constituted by a laminated panel (2) or similar transparent material which is impact resistant. This panel (2) is affixed by fastening elements (8) along the entire structure of the door (3). The door is still coated around its perimeter by a protective layer composed of foams (4), similar to that of the upper and lower ring structure. The structure of this frame is covered by the same material of the lateral and upper columns, and only in the region of the door will there be such material at the lower edge, as observed in FIG. 1. The door also articulates with the column (10) by means of an eccentric pivot system (9), which allows the opening and closing movements. In addition, an electronically controlled lock will be implemented, with option of remote opening and affixed on the opposite side of the door axis.

[0027] Moreover, as seen in FIG. 6, each side of the ring, excluding the side with the access door, which is composed of a panel (2) of transparent and impact resistant material will be affixed to the top, bottom and sides of the ring structure by means of fastening elements (6) and springs (7), as previously described.

[0028] It is important to point out that the figures and the description made are not intended to limit the execution of the inventive concept proposed herein; but to illustrate and make understandable the conceptual innovations disclosed in this solution. Thus, the descriptions and images are to be interpreted as illustrative and non-limiting, and there may be other equivalent or analogous forms of implementation of the inventive concept herein disclosed and which do not depart from the protection spectrum outlined in the proposed solution.

[0029] The present specification relates to an improvement in the configuration of rings for practicing martial arts, endowed with novelty, inventive act, descriptive sufficiency, industrial application and, consequently, fulfilling all the essential requirements for the grant of the claimed protection.