DE202004000811U1 - Restraint device to prevent a swimmer from drifting away - Google Patents

Abstract

Restraint device to prevent a swimmer from drifting away, characterized in that on the edge of a swimming pool (1) a flexible, telescopic or rigid standing mast (4 + 5) which has the mast eye (8) at its upper end, either in a concrete foundation (13 ) is firmly anchored or is fixed in position with a base plate (6) via fastening elements (7) or is inserted into a mast extension (15) and between the mast eyelet (8) and the belt eyelet (10) firmly connected to the belt (11) a floatable or expander-like rope (9 + 17) is located.

Description

This invention aims to achieve this in an ordinary mostly for proper swimming unsuitable swimming pools this sport to exercise properly. To a swimming exercise one needs to carry out there is not much space in normal, i.e. small pools is. With this equipment is it possible to practice every conceivable swimming technique with every forward movement of the body the system automatically pulls it back and you only little space needed.

A big advantage of this device that’s just as physical disabled people (e.g. paraplegia) can practice this sport it is possible to lift the rope just swim with your arms or legs without losing it.

Swimming is one of the few sports that It is gentle on the joints and can be practiced by everyone Muscles and the circulation are stimulated. Through the permanent Return of the body one gets never slipping so that you can pull each train with consistent strength must perform. This is where the body comes from very quickly into an area of fat burning and muscle building without having to use a lot of time.

According to the invention the object is achieved in that nearby the pool edge of a swimming pool the one described below Device is erected.

A flexible, telescopic in the Adjustable height or rigid mast that is firmly mounted on a base plate has an annular eyelet at its upper end. This is for recording one in length the local Conditions of adjustable rope (possibly flexible same as expander), which in turn is fastened at its other end with a belt eyelet connected is. It must be guaranteed be that for safety reasons an unintentional loosening of the Rope excluded from mast and belt eyelet is. Likewise, the belt eyelet that especially from corrosion-resistant Material is insoluble on a belt, attached to the swimmer's lower abdomen. The belt is designed in such a way that it is physiological to the user no discomfort and skin-friendly in its material properties appears. The variable customizability for each user can be taken into account by using a Velcro fastener or Hook closure in a defined area length adjustment is possible. The rope connecting the user (swimmer) to the standing mast is over a cable clamp closure also adjustable in length and should, his Suitable for use, floatable and water-repellent.

Another solution of swimming with a return effect is achieved by a wall, fence or building Attach the expander rope or pulley (drag lift) firmly and the Belt eyelet with it connect to.

The devices described in the present form remain essentially practiced swimmers reserved, provided the water depth of the swimming pool is safe Standing of the user is not guaranteed.

In one embodiment, the others Embodiments of the invention are shown:

Drawing 1: side view of the device with flexible, telescopic or fixed mast

Drawing 2: illustration of the belt with belt eyelet and Velcro or hook clasp

Drawing 3: illustration of the pulley

Drawing 4: Illustration of the expander rope

Drawing 5: Illustration of the mast extension

The reference symbols mean in detail:

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Swimming pool

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water

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grown ground

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fixed mast flexible

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fixed mast firmly

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baseplate

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fasteners

8th

Mastöse

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buoyant rope

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Gürtelöse

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belt

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velcro fastener or hook closure

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concrete foundation

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Cable clamping closure

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mast extension

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pulley

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bungee cord

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fence

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Wall or building

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fixing hacking

In the immediate vicinity of the shallow or deeper water ( 2 ) filled swimming pools ( 1 ) there is a standing mast ( 4 + 5 ) either in the grown soil ( 3 ) a concrete foundation ( 13 ) or in a mast extension tube ( 15 ) is embedded or on a base plate ( 6 ) is attached, which in turn with fasteners ( 7 ) allows the device to be installed in a fixed position. It is also possible to use the pulley ( 16 ) or the expander rope ( 17 ) on a fence ( 18 ), on a wall or on a building ( 19 ) using a fastening hook ( 20 ) to attach.

That with a rope clamp fastener ( 14 ) equipped floating rope ( 9 ) or Expan the rope ( 17 ), which can be variably adjusted in length, is fixed to the mast eye ( 8th ) and the belt eyelet ( 10 ) attached, the belt eyelet ( 10 ) again unsolvable with the plastic fabric and with a Velcro or hook closure ( 12 ) secured belts ( 11 ) should have a width of not less than 8 cm for reasons of comfort and consist of skin-friendly material, preferably nylon. Via the Velcro or hook and loop fastener ( 12 ) itself is adjusted to the body size of the user within defined limits.

Even in these forms of training the device has its own elasticity that the User a gentle return effect mediates and thereby the endurance and muscle strength positive promoting Mechanism of action of "counter-current swimming" supported.

Claims (4)

Restraint device to prevent a swimmer from drifting away, characterized in that on the edge of a swimming pool ( 1 ) a flexible, telescopic or rigid mast ( 4 + 5 ) with the mast eye at its upper end ( 8th ), either in a concrete foundation ( 13 ) is firmly anchored or with a base plate ( 6 ) via fasteners ( 7 ) is positioned stationary or in a mast extension ( 15 ) is inserted and between the mast eye ( 8th ) and the one with the belt ( 11 ) firmly attached belt eyelet ( 10 ) a floatable or expander-like rope ( 9 + 17 ) is located. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the floatable or expander-like rope ( 9 + 17 ) via the cable clamp lock ( 14 ) is variably adjustable with regard to its length. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that a belt ( 11 ) consists of skin-friendly, flexible synthetic fiber material and with Velcro or hook-and-loop fastener ( 12 ) can be closed and a narrowing or extension can be set in a defined area. Restraint device to prevent a swimmer from drifting away, characterized in that on the edge of a swimming pool ( 1 ) a pulley ( 16 ) or expander rope ( 17 ) on a fence ( 18 ), a wall or a building ( 19 ) using a fastening hook ( 20 ) is attached and firmly attached to the belt eyelet ( 10 ) is connected.