CN-121988011-A - Billiard cue front section

Abstract

A billiard cue has a rear handle and a front section. The front section has a joint end and a rod end at opposite ends in the length direction. The front section includes one or more holes extending along the length of the shaft to near the end. The inside of the hole is provided with a carbon fiber cylinder tube. One of the cylindrical tubes may be filled with foam.

Inventors

• HUANG ZONGBAO

Assignees

• 台全智汇运动科技(东莞)有限公司

Dates

Publication Date

20260508

Application Date

20251023

Priority Date

20241104

Claims (15)

1. 1. A cue stick, comprising: A rear handle and a front section; Wherein the front section defines a central axis extending along a length thereof; the front section has a joint end and a head end at opposite ends along the central axis; The joint end is provided with a plug-in part which is detachably connected to the rear handle; Wherein the front section defines a joint end bore extending from the plug into the front section along the central axis; wherein the front section defines a head end bore extending from the head end along the central axis into the front section; the billiard cue also includes a solid cue body separating the joint end hole and the cue end hole; Also comprises a joint-side cylindrical tube made of carbon fiber material, having a certain length and two opposite ends, arranged in the joint-end hole, wherein the outer diameter of the joint-side cylindrical tube is equal to the inner diameter of the joint-end hole, and The club head side cylindrical tube is made of carbon fiber materials, has a certain length and two opposite ends, and is arranged in the club head end hole, wherein the outer diameter of the club head side cylindrical tube is equal to the inner diameter of the club head end hole.
2. 2. The cue stick of claim 1, wherein the joint-side cylindrical tube and the head-side cylindrical tube each have an end plug inserted into each of the opposite ends.
3. 3. The cue stick of claim 2, wherein the end plug is made of wood.
4. 4. A cue stick as claimed in claim 2 wherein each end plug has a plug body extending into one of the opposite ends and having a diameter equal to the inner diameters of the joint side cylindrical tube and the head side cylindrical tube and a plug cap located externally of the opposite ends and having an outer diameter equal to the outer diameters of the head side cylindrical tube and the joint side cylindrical tube.
5. 5. A cue stick, comprising: A rear handle and a front section; wherein the front section defines a central axis extending along a length of the front section; The front section has a joint end and a club head end at opposite ends along the central axis; The front section has a first bore extending into the front section along the central axis from one of the joint end and the rod head end; The billiard cue further includes a first cylindrical tube of carbon fiber material having a length and two opposite ends disposed within the first bore, wherein the first cylindrical tube has an outer diameter equal to the inner diameter of the first bore, and Wherein the first cylindrical tube is filled with foam.
6. 6. The cue stick of claim 5, wherein the foam is polyurethane foam.
7. 7. The cue stick of claim 5, wherein the front section has a second bore extending into the front section along the central axis from the other of the joint end and the tip end, and the cue stick further comprises a second cylindrical tube made of carbon fiber material having a length and two opposite ends disposed within the second bore.
8. 8. The cue stick of claim 7, wherein the first cylindrical tube and the second cylindrical tube are spaced apart along a length of the front section.
9. 9. The cue stick of claim 8, wherein the first cylindrical tube and the second cylindrical tube are separated by a solid stick.
10. 10. The cue stick of claim 5, wherein the first cylindrical tube has an end plug inserted into each opposing end.
11. 11. The cue stick of claim 10, wherein the end plug is made of wood.
12. 12. The cue stick of claim 10, wherein each end plug has a plug body extending into an opposite end of the first cylindrical tube, an outer diameter equal to an inner diameter of the first cylindrical tube, and each end plug has a plug cap located outside of the opposite end, an outer diameter equal to an outer diameter of the first cylindrical tube.
13. 13. A cue stick, comprising: A rear handle and a front section; wherein the front section defines a central axis extending along a length of the front section; The front section has a joint end and a head end at opposite ends along the central axis; wherein the front section has at least one aperture extending into the front section along the central axis; the cue stick further comprises a cylindrical tube of carbon fiber material having a length and two opposite ends disposed within the at least one hole, wherein the cylindrical tube has an outer diameter equal to the inner diameter of the at least one hole, and First and second end plugs inserted into both ends of the cylindrical tube.
14. 14. The cue stick of claim 13, wherein the first end plug and the second end plug are made of wood.
15. 15. A cue stick according to claim 13 wherein the first and second end plugs have plug bodies with an outer diameter equal to the inner diameter of the cylindrical tube and plug caps with an outer diameter equal to the outer diameter of the cylindrical tube.

Description

Billiard cue front section Technical Field The present application relates generally to billiard equipment, and more particularly to billiard cues that incorporate composite fiber tubes to reduce cue deflection and increase player feedback. Background Billiards, including billiards and snooker, are a sport that pursues precision, requiring high skill and control from the player. One of the basic elements in achieving a precise shot is to understand and control the club deflection and the main ball deflection. Club deflection refers to the degree of deflection of the club shaft when a main ball is struck. The main ball deflection refers to a phenomenon that when the main ball is hit, the club deflects to the left or right of the vertical center line of the main ball, resulting in the ball moving in a direction opposite to the hit direction. For example, when striking the left side of the main ball, the ball may deflect to the right. The degree of deflection depends on a number of factors, including the club head position, the ball striking speed, and the type of club used. Players who want to improve performance often employ special skills to compensate for this deflection, such as adjusting aim or changing batting skills. A lower deflection cue typically requires less make-up, which means higher precision and faster skill set. Another influencing factor in improving game performance is feedback given to the player after the club hits the main ball. When the club hits the main ball, feedback is transmitted back through the club body, so that a unique sensory experience is provided for the player, and the player is helped to control the accuracy of hitting the ball. However, excessive vibration of the head may affect the performance and playing feel of the player. When the club vibrates excessively during the striking process, accuracy is affected and it becomes difficult to control the striking effectively. Proper balancing in terms of feedback helps to maintain confidence and consistency in each race. To address this problem, there have been some existing solutions, such as specialized clubs or retrofit club designs. While some of these solutions do achieve improvements, they tend to be compromised in terms of weight, balance, or overall hand. Thus, there remains a need for improvements in this field. Disclosure of Invention The present disclosure relates to billiard cues with composite fiber or cylindrical tubes. The preferred embodiment of the cue stick generally includes a rear grip and a front section. The front section has a central axis extending along its length. The front section generally includes a joint end and a rod end at opposite ends along a central axis. The connector end typically includes a plug portion that is connectable to the rear handle. The front section typically has a joint end bore extending from the plug portion along the central axis into the interior of the front section. In addition, the front section typically has a head end bore extending from the head end along the central axis into the interior of the front section. The solid shaft separates the joint end bore from the head end bore. The inside of the joint end hole is provided with a joint side cylindrical pipe made of carbon fiber materials. The joint-side cylindrical tube has a certain length and two ends. The joint side cylindrical tube is disposed in the joint end hole along the central axis. The outer diameter of the joint-side cylindrical tube may be equal to the inner diameter of the joint-end hole. The head end bore typically includes a head side cylindrical tube of composite carbon fiber material positioned within the head end bore. The head side cylindrical tube has a certain length and two ends. The head-side cylindrical tube is disposed in the head end hole along the center axis. The outer diameter of the head-side cylindrical tube may be substantially equal to or slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the head-end hole so as to place the cylindrical tube into the hole. In another embodiment, the cue stick may generally comprise a rear grip and a front section. The front section has a central axis extending along its length. The front section generally includes a joint end and a club head end located at opposite ends along a central axis. The front section defines a first bore extending from the joint end or club head end into the front section along the central axis. A cylindrical tube made of carbon fiber is disposed within the first bore, the cylindrical tube having a length and two opposite ends. The cylindrical tube may be filled with foam. In another embodiment, the cue stick may generally comprise a rear grip and a front section. The front section has a central axis extending along its length. The front section has a joint end extending along a central axis and a rod end. The front section has at least one aperture extending along the central axis to the front section. At least one of the holes has