BE1025573B1 - Device for basic swimming techniques to learn - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device aimed at teaching small children a basic swimming technique, more particularly a technique to be able to save themselves in an emergency situation, namely teaching the execution of the almost simultaneous arm movement and leg movement, and this on a playful, smooth and fast way, with the additional advantage that the user can participate in sports simultaneously, can be used in schools / childcare or in private, etc .... The device consists of a central part with belly cushion, a front part consisting of the mechanism ( smooth and flexible) for the rotating arm movement and a rear part consisting of a mechanism (smooth and flexible) for learning the rotating foot movement; after having used the device several times, the aforementioned movements are carried out as an automatism so that it can be used in an emergency situation, among other things.

Description

Device for basic swimming technique to learn description

Technical domain:

The invention relates to teaching small children how to use a basic swimming technique, more specifically to teach a technique to be able to save themselves in an emergency situation, namely to perform the almost simultaneous arm movement and leg movement related to that of the breaststroke and to removing the problem of people being unable to swim or cope with an emergency situation.

State of the art:

At the moment the children are forced to learn the technique in the swimming pool with the help of a lifeguard, which is accompanied by long waiting times prior to registration.

Furthermore, swimming lessons are available to a limited extent, which means that the training takes a fairly long time, whereby a certain period of habituation must also be taken into account.

All this leads to the fact that getting the swimming diploma is not for everyone, it usually takes a very long time, resulting in frequent movements and loss of free time; with this device it is possible to teach this in schools or childcare or in private.

There is a need to shorten the learning time to get to grips with this swimming technique, so that the child has to move less or not, can save a lot of course money and have more free time.

The devices referred to in the written opinion are not child-friendly (rather impressive machines), are not suitable for children due to too much resistance in carrying out the movements and are difficult to move to schools / childcare, etc ....

The Albert Remy device (Dl) differs from my device in the following way: non-movable, less safe, impressive machine, a lot of resistance due to bearings running on rails (Figure 2 and Figure 3 of Dl) and a different (triangle shape) movement that prevents children from triggering this (physically too heavy for children)

The device of Jacobus Schutz (D2) differs from my device in the following way: stationary, less safe, impressive machine, a lot of resistance due to the use of different transitions and a different movement (physically too heavy for children)

The device of Thomas Walton (D3) differs from my device in the following way: stationary, less safe, impressive machine, a lot of resistance due to the use of different transitions and a different movement, (physically too heavy for children)

The device of Kim-ln-Sang (D4) differs from my device in the following way: less safe, impressive machine, a lot of resistance due to the use of different transitions (training machine) and a different movement (physically too heavy for children)

The Beijing device (D5) differs from my device in the following way: less safe, a lot of resistance due to the materials used and a different movement, (physically too heavy for children)

The Novolipetskij device (D6) differs from my device in the following way: less safe, impressive machine, a lot of resistance due to the materials used and a different movement, (physically too heavy for 55 children)

Summary of the invention:

The invention is a device in which the child sits on the device lying on the abdomen with the chin resting on a cushion, whereby the hands of the user can grasp the handles and thus the

BE2017 / 0128 carry out the adjusted rotating movement and where the feet are placed in a foot / shoe holder and thus also stir the preset rotating movement of the foot, whereby it can be noted that each movement can be carried out separately, without much physical effort for the children, (which is not the case with D1 to D6)

These preset movements must be performed manually by the user, of course without having to undress and with the help of an older person.

This movement is closely related to the movement that is carried out during the known breast stroke.

Description of the figures:

Figure 1 shows the device in side view with the belly cushion, headrest, handles and foot / shoe holder clearly visible.

Figure 2 shows the device in top view with the same parts visible.

Figure 3 shows the device in front view, with all parts clearly visible again.

Figure 4 shows in detail the adjustable part under the belly cushion.

Figure 5 shows in detail the connection of sleeve 1 and sleeve 2 with the adjustable angle profile and the flat strip for the adjustable head cushion.

Figure 6 shows a detail of the shoe part, on which visible on the one hand the shoe holder (fixed part) and on the other hand the elastic shoes themselves, which have to be slid into the shoe holder.

Detailed description:

The device rests on the ground (can also be placed in the water) by means of three support points / square tubes (indicated by the numbers 1,2 and 3 on figure 1), which in turn rest on round metal tubes / feet (figure 1). , numbers 4, 5 and 6)

Support point 3 is connected to support point 2 by means of a horizontal square tube, indicated by number 7 on figure 1.

At the end of this sleeve (indicated on Figure 1 under number 7), a retractable square sleeve is attached (indicated on Figure 1 under number 8) with a rotary knob.

This rotary knob is used to set the length of the device, in particular to adjust it to the length of the user.

This rotary knob is visible on figure 4 under number 9.

A abdomen support is attached to this square tube (indicated by number 7 in Figure 1), indicated by number 10 in Figure 1.

This abdominal support is adjustable forwards or backwards (see figure 4, number 11), in the case of users with extreme length.

At the end a corner profile is attached to this tube (indicated in Figure 2 under number 8), indicated in Figure 2 under number 12.

This corner profile is a support for the first turning mechanisms (number 13 on figure 2), to which a sleeve is attached (figure 2, number 14), with the second turning mechanisms at the end. (number 15 on figure 2).

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The first turning mechanism is adjustable on the corner profile, this through holes arranged in the corner profile so that the device can be adapted again to the user.

Both mechanisms rotate separately from one another and this by means of intermediate plates (washers) with locknut.

The shoe holders are then attached to each of these, indicated in Figure 2 under the number 16.

These shoe holders are attached to the rotating mechanism (number 15 on figure 2).

In these shoe holders the user places elastic shoes (visible on figure 1 under number 17), which the user has put on before lying down on the device.

When taking a seat on the device, some help is offered when inserting the shoes into the shoe holders.

The top of the tube in figure 1 known under number 2 ends with pleating (indicated in figure 1 under number 18), which serves on the one hand to connect the first support point (known on figure 1 under number 1) to support point 2 and on the other hand to it to attach an adjustable tube, (indicated on figure 1 under number 19)

This tube is adjustable in height so that it can be adjusted to the body of the user.

At the end a corner profile is attached transversely to this adjustable sleeve, indicated on figure 1 under number 20.

To this is attached left and right a sleeve (figure 1, number 21) by means of a turning mechanism indicated on figure 1 under number 22.

At the end of these tubes, separately rotating handles are attached, indicated on figure 1 under number 23.

In the middle of the corner profile (number 20 of figure 1) is attached an iron strip (figure 1, number 24) to which in turn is attached the main cushion (figure 1, number 25).

The iron strip (figure 1, number 24) is adjustable.

The entire device can be dismantled.

The tubes and the profiles are made of metal.

Figures:

Figure 1 shows the device in side view on which all parts of the device are clearly visible, with the exception of the adjustable part under the belly pad.

Figure 2 shows the device in top view on which all parts of the device are also clearly visible, except again the adjustable part of the abdominal pad, the adjustable part of the main pad and the three support points.

Figure 3 shows the device in front view where again all parts are clearly visible, with the exception of the adjustable part under the belly pad.

Figure 4 shows in detail the adjustable part under the belly pad.

Figure 5 shows in detail the connection of sleeve 1 and sleeve 2 (the support points of the device) with the adjustable angle profile and the flat strip for the adjustable head cushion.

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Figure 5 shows a detail of the shoe part, on which visible on the one hand the shoe holder (fixed part) and on the other hand the elastic shoes themselves, which have to be slid into the shoe holder.

Below is an overview of the numbering used in the figures:

1. Square tube / support.

2. Square tube / support.

3. Square tube / support.

4. Round metal tube / foot.

5. Round metal tube / base.

6. Round metal tube / foot.

7. Horizontal square sleeve.

8. Retractable square tube.

9. Rotary knob.

10. Belly support.

11. Adjustable section under abdominal support.

12. Corner profile.

13. First turning mechanism.

14. Sleeve between the turning mechanisms.

15. Second turning mechanism.

16. The shoe holder.

17. Elastic shoe.

18. Pleating.

19. Adjustable sleeve.

20. Angle profile.

21. Sleeve.

22. Turning mechanism.

23. Handle.

24. Adjustable iron strip.

25. Pillow.

It is believed that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and that some modifications or changes are possible without re-evaluating the appended claims.

Claims (7)

Conclusions A device for teaching small children of a basic swimming technique, in particular teaching a technique to be able to save themselves in an emergency situation, namely performing the almost simultaneous arm movement and leg weighting adjacent to those of the breaststroke, comprising a middle section on which the abdominal pad is attached, a front portion on which the arm mechanism rotation mechanism is attached and the headrest and a rear portion on which the rotation mechanism for the foot movement is attached. Device for teaching small children of a basic technique for swimming, in particular teaching a technique to be able to save themselves in an emergency situation, namely performing the almost simultaneous arm movement and leg movement according to claim 1, characterized in that before start the body size of the user is determined in length and width, after which the device can be adjusted in length and width by means of the system under the abdominal cushion, the system located under the pillow and the rotation mechanisms provided for the arms and legs. The turning mechanisms are finished with plastic stoppers at the ends. Device for teaching small children of a basic swimming technique, in particular teaching a technique for self-rescue in an emergency situation, namely performing the almost simultaneous arm movement and leg movement according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the device rests on the ground by means of three supports (square metal tubes) with a length of approximately 500 mm, which are connected at the bottom with round metal tubes with a length of approximately 400 mm, finished with round plastic plugs at the end . 4. Apparatus for teaching small children of a basic swimming technique, in particular teaching a technique for self-rescue in an emergency situation, namely performing the almost simultaneous arm movement and leg movement according to claims 1 to 3, with the characterized in that a horizontal square metal tube with a length of approximately 700 mm is attached to two support points, to which an adjustable tube cushion is attached, built up with foam on a wooden board and covered with leather, length 450 mm and width 300 mm. 5. Apparatus for teaching small children of a basic swimming technique, in particular learning a technique to be able to save themselves in an emergency situation, namely performing the almost simultaneous arm movement and leg movement according to claims 1 to 4, with characterized in that a retractable square metal tube with a maximum length of approximately 1000 mm is inserted and fixed with the rotary knob on the aforementioned horizontal tube, located at the bottom of the tube cushion. Apparatus for teaching small children of a basic swimming technique, in particular teaching a technique to be able to save themselves in an emergency situation, namely performing the almost simultaneous arm movement and leg movement according to claims 1 to 5, with the characterized in that at the end of the aforementioned retractable sheath a metal corner profile is attached transversely with a width of approximately 800 mm, on which the turning mechanisms for the foot movement can be adjustably mounted, to which in turn are attached the shoe holders, in which the shoes are placed. 7. Apparatus for teaching small children of a basic technique to swim, in particular teaching a technique to be able to save themselves in an emergency situation, namely performing the almost simultaneous arm movement and leg movement according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that an adjustable square metal tube with a maximum length of 250 mm is pushed in at the end of the two front supports and secured with a rotary knob to which a metal angle profile with a width of approximately 1200 mm is attached, on which the rotating mechanisms for the arm movement adjustable can be attached and also an adjustable pillow is attached.