DE202006015682U1 - Balance cushion has hollow core consisting of bottom, cover and side areas covered by a skin and filled with fluid - Google Patents

Abstract

Balance cushion has hollow core covered by a skin. It has a bottom (2), upper cover area (4), side area (6) which is connected via intermediate areas to the bottom and cover areas and which extends between them. The hollow core defines a fluid- fillable space enclosed by the core skin which is filled with fluid. The cover forming bottom, top and sides is made of one piece of plastic. Alternatively, the bottom of the cushion can form a rigid structure which is combined with the essentially flexible cover and side areas to form the hollow core. The rigid structure has a reinforcing element at least partly inserted into it.

Description

The The present invention relates to a balancing device. Especially The present invention relates to a balancing device for dynamic balancing. in the form of an air-fillable hollow body accomplished is. More particularly, the present invention relates to fluid filled Balance cushion that can be used like a balance gyro. In preferred embodiments the balance cushion is provided with a stiffening element. The floor area The balance cushion can also be curved to the balance cushion additionally the functionality to give a balance or therapy gyros.

It Various seat pads are known which are pillow-shaped and therefore also be referred to as a seat cushion. Such seat cushions are filled with either elastic or resilient materials, for example Springs, foam or the like, or their elastic stiffness is trapped by a Fluid or gas volume reaches, for example, water or air.

by virtue of the unstable form are not sitting balls suitable for balancing. The danger of accident-prone Wegrollens has led to that the use of such seating at state institutions like schools and in public accessible Areas has been banned.

It are also therapy gyros with a substantially smooth surface and a rounded bottom with which balance exercises are performed can.

Therefore It is an object of the present invention, a balancing device to disposal which is characterized by simple design and handling, and which an ergonomically advantageous Balancierposition or Attitude of the person balancing thereon, as well as the well-known beneficial effect promotes dynamic balancing. It is another object of the invention, a balancing device which has the advantages of therapy gyros, but the basic disadvantage of accident-prone hard surface the therapy gyro avoids.

These and other objects are achieved by a designed as a hollow body balance cushion, the one floor area, a deck area and a functional one appropriately trained side area, the support and seating area connects, has.

One inventive hollow body causes in the person balancing on it a dynamic balancing, whereby Continuous malfunction can be prevented. Cramps, tension, as well as the worse nerve irritation and damage caused pain in the lumbar and spine area can thereby when balancing (for example, while sitting balancing) at least be mitigated, avoided or even cured.

The Balancing device according to the invention can because of their height can also be used on a seating area. It is due the design but also possible the hollow body according to the invention also as a condition for conventional chairs, e.g. with a backrest, to use. In particular, the balancing device can also be considered as distinct Seating area increase serve as they are e.g. elder People or children sometimes need to get the seat height of theirs existing seating to adapt to needs.

The present invention offers unique opportunities for jumping or hip joint patients, their complete Reach movement range in the affected joints again. Through targeted sensorimotor training on the balance cushion is besides the neuromuscular function (strength, endurance, coordination), the improvement of proprioception (coordination and balance) and, above all, the labile surface additionally deep muscles addressed and improved. It is this characteristic that is the special feature and the unique selling point of the balance cushion according to the invention.

According to one Aspect of the invention, a balance cushion is provided. The Balance cushion has a hollow body on. The hollow body comprising a floor area, a deck area and a side area. The side area is through transition areas connected to the floor area and the deck area and extends between floor area and deck area. The deck area and the side areas are formed from a hollow body skin. The hollow body defines at least one fluid-fillable Chamber filled with fluid is.

In an exemplary embodiment The present invention is the bottom portion of the balance cushion through a hollow body skin formed, and the bottom area, the deck area and the side area forming hollow body skin is made in one piece Plastic formed. This makes the balance cushion easy in one single operation to be made. In addition, it can be waived will use several different materials in production.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the bottom portion of the balance pad forms through the material and / or the mold is a substantially rigid structure, which is assembled with the substantially elastic cover area and the side area, and thus forms the hollow body. Due to the rigid structure, the floor surface can also be used on uneven surfaces (like a soft chair). The rigid structure can also be provided with feet.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention The invention includes the rigid structure at least partially in the bottom region cast-in stiffening element. The stiffening element can polygonal, disc-shaped, ring-shaped, plate-shaped, star shape or otherwise designed. By the stiffening element can the floor area even on uneven surfaces (like a soft chair). The stiffening element can also be trimmed.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention is the bottom portion with at least one fastening device Mistake. The fastening element can, for example, for attachment a stiffening element, a stiffening plate or the like serve. It is also provided, the balance cushion by the Fastening element, for example, to a chair or armchair to be able to fasten. It is in particular provided to design the fastening device so that the balance cushion be mounted on a (conventional) therapy gyros can.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention The invention comprises the at least one fastening device at least partially encircling, inwardly directed lip or Brim. The lip or brim forms an undercut, in a correspondingly shaped bottom plate or a corresponding molded stiffening element with the balance cushion in engagement can be brought, which strengthens the soil area.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention, the at least one fastening device comprises a plurality of tabs. Through the tabs, the balance cushion with a corresponding Stiffening plate or lashed with a corresponding stiffening element become. With appropriate design of the tabs with eyelets can the balance cushion also to a corresponding stiffening element be connected.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention The invention comprises the at least one fastening device elements for Pick up screws. The elements for receiving screws can as cast-in threads, formations for screwing in self-tapping screws, Eingießmuttern (or cast nuts) or corresponding thread in one cast-in structure (like a cast-in stiffening element) accomplished be.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention, the at least one fastening device comprises magnetic elements. As a result, a stiffening plate or a stiffening element be easily attached to the balance cushion.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention, the fastening device comprises a hook and loop fastener. By a Velcro fastener can in a particularly simple manner, the stiffening element (with or without therapy gyro functionality) attached to the balance cushion become. Velcro is particularly suitable because the connection between the bottom of the hollow body and one below it fastening plate-shaped Stiffening element (such as a therapy gyro) only on pressure or shear, but not significantly stressed on train becomes. Will the underside of the hollow body with the fluffy part the velcro coated, this layer can additionally Slipcover if the balance cushion is alone on a chair is used. Is used as a stiffening element a therapy gyroscope used, which covered with the hook side of the Velcro is, this can serve as a slip-resistant element, if the therapy gyroscope used alone.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention is the balance cushion through the fastening device attached to a stiffening element.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention, the stiffening element is substantially planar. Thereby The balance cushion can simply be placed on a level surface or be asked.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention, the balance cushion further comprises a base member, on that the balance cushion can be placed, whereby the balance cushion facing support surface curved the base element is.

It should be noted here that the base element is not to be equated with the stiffening element. The base element is intended to be used with a balance cushion with integrated / attached stiffening element, such as will become clear in the description below.

In another exemplary embodiment The present invention forms the underside of the balance cushion or the stiffening element has a curved support surface. Around the claims and to keep the description short was not based on a differentiation the bearing surface the base element and the bearing surface of the underside of the balance cushion or the stiffening element passed, otherwise dependent claims for both bearing surfaces necessary have become. The bearing surface of the base member and the bearing surface of the bottom of the balance cushion or the stiffening element are intended to each other to lie.

The The present invention can provide the advantages of a ball cushion with those combine a therapy gyros. The top offers through the Air filling a lot Dynamics. This can trigger many, fast stimuli and in training or the Therapy, lead to rapid success.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention is the bearing surface concave curved. Is the bearing surface the base element concavely curved, can (depending on the curvature) the balance cushion also at an angle be placed in the base element. Is the support surface bottom of the balance pad or the stiffening element concavely curved can (depending on the curvature) the balance cushion can be placed straight on the floor, creating a safe state of the balance cushion can be guaranteed.

In another exemplary embodiment According to the present invention, the support surface is convexly curved. This gives the balance cushion with rigid bottom area or with the Stiffening element in addition a functionality a therapy gyros.

The Bottom can be provided with a stiffening element, the has a concave curvature, allows the tilting and rotating movements as in a therapy gyro. Tilting and turning are typical features of the gyro. These movements of the balance cushion can now be used in conjunction with the convex surface more dynamic, which promises even better results in therapy and sports. So far were similar Effects only possible by combining two or more devices.

is the bearing surface the base element concavely curved, can (depending on the curvature) and that of the balance cushion convexly curved can reduce the effective curvature of the bearing surface changed this combination become. Is the bearing surface the base element convexly curved, can (depending on the curvature) and that of the balance cushion can be concavely curved this combination as a therapy gyro (if the curvature of the base element is greater, than the balance cushion and provided the base element high enough is).

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention is the bearing surface the base element and / or the bearing surface of the underside of the balance cushion and / or the stiffening element at least partially substantially through a sphere surface limited. This means, the bearing surface may for example form a (hollow) spherical segment shell.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention is the bearing surface Base element and / or the bearing surface of the underside of the balance cushion and / or the stiffening element at least partially substantially through a cone surface limited. This means, the bearing surface For example, a (hollow) cone shell or a (hollow) truncated cone shell form.

It are also combinations of (hollow) spherical surfaces completed (Hollow) truncated cones and with (hollow) cones completed (hollow) Kugelstümpfen conceivable. It is also envisaged a projecting (convex) truncated cone complete with a recessed (concave) hollow cone. It are also combinations of closed with (hollow) conical surfaces (Hollow) truncated cones and provided with (hollow) spheres closed (hollow) Kugelstümpfen.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention is the bearing surface at least partially limited essentially by a parabolic surface. As a result, a changed in comparison to a simple spherical surface balance characteristics be achieved. By an appropriate combination of conical and spherical surfaces, and in particular by a combination with corresponding surfaces of a Base element can virtually any balance characteristics are achieved.

In an additional exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the support surface is at least partially substantially defined by an ellipsoidal surface. As a result, a changed in comparison to a simple spherical surface balance characteristics can be achieved. By an ellipsoid surface, for example, a transverse rather difficult balance behavior can be achieved while in the longitudinal direction rather simple balance behavior is achieved.

In another exemplary embodiment The present invention is the underside of the balance cushion or the stiffening element at least partially substantially through a basket arch surface is limited. The basket arch surface is a construction that is well known from architecture is, and therefore not discussed here.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention defines the hollow body only one continuous, uninterrupted fluid-fillable chamber containing fluid filled is. This greatly simplifies the production of the hollow body. In other embodiments can the hollow body also with several interrupted fluid-fillable Chambers executed For example, a balance cushion with 4 chambers is provided to use, with two opposite each other are arranged, and wherein 2 opposite each other Chambers each with a gas and two others with a liquid filled could be. A version with two chambers (for every foot one) also has the advantage that the balance behavior or the state of a foot not changed, though the other foot raised becomes. It is noted at this point that in particular a two-chambered design (where for every foot one Chamber and its own filling valve are intended) fall within the scope of the independent claim.

In another exemplary embodiment The present invention relates to the floor area and the deck area arranged substantially flat and parallel to each other. Thereby the balancer can balance on a substantially flat surface. It should also be noted that even with this construction a Stiffening element may be provided, which bulges down to to give the balance cushion a therapy gyro functionality. This embodiment indicates additionally the advantage of having the balance cushion, provided it is with a removable Stiffening element (or with a stiffening element on which a gyro element [such as a hemisphere or a hemisphere shell] can be provided as a balance cushion (with or without stiffened floor) as well as therapy gyros can be used).

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention, the balance cushion between a maximum width 0.25 and 0.6 m and a height between 30 and 200 mm.

It It is preferred that the maximum width is between 0.25 and 0.6 m is. This is the stand or seat adequately sized.

It it is preferred that the height of the balance cushion (with or without a downwardly projecting concave bottom part) is between 30 and 200 mm. Thus, the Balancierhöhe in the Practice for average user high enough without being a danger is that the balancer gets hurt when he's in balance lost and has to jump off the balance cushion.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention is maximum width of the balance cushion between 0.3 and 0.45 m.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention Invention is the height of the balance cushion (with or without a protruding curved bottom part) between 40 and 80 mm.

It it is preferred that the plastic be plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) contains. This is the elasticity the skin improves.

It it is preferred that the balance cushion be rotationally cast is made. By doing so leaves the item is inexpensive finished.

It it is preferred that the balance cushion in the plan a substantially has round, elliptical or oval shape. These are generally preferred Shapes for the booths achieved by therapy gyros or balance cushion. This is general preferred seat shapes achieved, whereby the balance cushion as well Therapy gyro may be used for use with the buttocks.

It It is preferred that the balance cushion in the supervision of a n-angular Shape with n ≥ 3 having. This is an alternative stand surface or seat surface form. Particularly preferred are square and or rectangular, five and hexagonal shapes, possibly in combination with rounded corners.

It is preferred that the hollow body skin preferably has projections, depressions or nubs which are formed in the ceiling region or the base surface and / or the bottom region (eg in the support surface). Massage pimples are also preferred. The formations can also be designed as depressions, as they are known from golf balls, or helmets in the "golf ball design." This avoids a slipping of the balancing person or the balance cushion (or the therapy gyroscope) on the ground or a massage effect ensured Formations can also be half be bead-shaped and slip-resistant. It is particularly preferred that the bearing surfaces of the bottom part (or of the stiffening element) on the one hand and the bearing surface of a corresponding base element are provided with corresponding complementary projections, depressions, nubs or surface structures. This can be ensured similar to a rack railway that the bearing surfaces of the bottom part (or the stiffening element) and the base element roll against each other, and not slip against each other.

The Senso pimples on the top provide additional, proprioceptive stimuli. This supports the sonso-motoric effect of this training device. Sensomotoric training is an essential part of physiotherapy. Sports and fitness always put more emphasis on the many positive effects of this type of Training. Fall prevention, performance increase, but also the demand The spiritual development of children is the topic.

It is preferred that the projections or nubs have a diameter from 1 to 20 mm. Preference is given to depressions in the range of 1 to 10mm diameter formed.

It is preferred that the hollow skin of the Side region is curved substantially concave. This is a preferred one Design.

It is preferred that the hollow skin of the Side region is curved substantially convex. This is an alternative Design.

It is preferred that the hollow skin of the Side region is substantially cylindrical. This is a common configuration.

It is preferred that the hollow skin of the Side region is substantially circular cylindrical. This is a manufacturing technology favorable design.

It is preferred that the hollow skin of the Side region is substantially frusto-conical. This is another especially favorable for combination with therapy gyroscopic applications.

It is preferred that at least one transition region in cross section essentially quarter-circular are.

It it is preferred that the side area be one or more predetermined ones Has moldings.

It it is preferred that the at least one formation of the side area has a cross-sectionally substantially semicircular shape.

It it is preferred that the at least one formation of the side area has a cross-sectionally substantially n-angular shape with n ≥ 3.

It it is preferred that the at least one formation of the side area helically in the side area.

It it is preferred that the at least one formation of the side area is substantially vertical.

It it is preferred that the at least one formation of the side area is substantially horizontal.

It it is preferred that the floor area and / or one arranged there Saponification has three or more support legs. Preferably, these can Support feet also serve as fasteners (by, for example, in accordance with recesses in a therapy gyro or in a corresponding stiffening element to grab.

It it is preferred that the balance cushion has at least one valve, through which fluid into the (at least one) chamber of the balance cushion filled can be.

Further Objects, features and advantages of the present invention with reference to the attached Drawing can be seen from the following description of preferred embodiments.

1 shows a cross section through a balancing cushion according to the invention, which is provided with a fastening device for a stiffening element.

2 shows a cross section through the Balancierkissen of 1 with inserted stiffening element.

3 shows a cross section through a balancing pad according to the invention, which is fastened with a hook-and-loop fastener on a stiffening element.

4 shows a cross section through a balancing pad according to the invention, in which a stiffening element is cast.

5 shows a cross section through a balancing pad according to the invention, in which the bottom portion is stiffened by the shape of the bottom portion.

6 shows a cross section through the Balancierkissen of 1 with inserted stiffening element, which is provided with a curved surface.

7 shows a cross section through the Balancierkissen of 1 with inserted stiffening element, which is provided with a different curved surface.

8th to 13 represent side views of various preferred embodiments of the hollow body according to the invention.

14 a plan view of an inventive balance cushion with massage nubs and a valve is;

15 is a perspective view of a hexagonal balance cushion;

16 is a plan view of a two-chambered embodiment, which is mounted on a therapy gyroscope.

17 shows a cross section through the Balancierkissen of 16 ,

In In the description as well as in the figures, the same reference numerals used to same or similar To refer to elements. To redundant representations and wide Descriptions to avoid many of the figures only Partial aspects of the invention, each by the viewer not to combine every possible combination of edge shape, Represent stiffening, number of chambers or surface structure individually to have to.

In 1 is a cross-section through balance pad according to the present invention. The balance cushion includes a floor area 2 which serves to place the hollow body according to the invention on a surface, a top or top or upper area 4 on which a person can balance standing or sitting. A side area 6 connects the floor area 2 and the deck area 4 together. Semi-bead-shaped flat projections or knobs or massage knobs are preferred 10 in the deck area 4 and (not shown) in the floor area 2 arranged. The formations 10 are designed to reduce slippage of the hollow body or completely prevent or provide a massage effect. In the floor area while slipping the balance cushion is counteracted on a shelf, while the projections on the deck area counteract the slipping of the person balancing thereon. The diameter of the semi-circular anti-slip projections is preferably between 1mm and 10mm. The projections also serve the additional stiffening of the hollow body, and can also be used for an aesthetic design of Balancierkissens invention. Formations are preferred on the floor area 2 or the deck area 4 formed, but can also be on the page area 6 be formed.

At the underside of the balance cushion are attachment devices formed in the form of circumferential inward lips, forming an undercut, in which a stiffening element introduced can be to stiffen the bottom area of the balance cushion.

In this embodiment is in cross section between the side area and the deck area essentially a quarter-circle transition region shown. The total height of the hollow body is then composed of the height of the side area (without transition area) as well as the height the transition area between page area and deck area. Preferably, the height of the transition region between 0.02 and 0.05 m, preferably between 0.03 and 0.04 m and more preferably about 0.035 m. The height of the side part can be between 2 and 20 cm, more preferably 4 cm. The total height of the balance cushion (without Stiffening element) is preferably between 2 and 30 cm, especially preferably between 5 and 10cm. The maximum width D of the hollow body according to the invention is preferably between 0.25 and 1 m, more preferably between 0.3 and 0.6 m, and more preferably between 0.35 and 0.5 m.

2 shows a cross section through the Balancierkissen of 1 with inserted stiffening element 30 which engages in the undercut formed by the lips.

3 shows a cross section through an inventive Balancierkissen which is attached with a hook and loop fastener to a stiffening element. The (substantially flat) underside of the balance cushion is coated with the fluffy (or hook) side of the hook and loop fastener, where the (substantially flat) top of the stiffener is coated with the hook (or fluffy) side of the hook and loop fastener.

4 shows a cross section through a balancing pad according to the invention in which a stiffening element is cast.

5 shows a cross section through a balancing pad according to the invention in which the bottom portion is stiffened by the shape of the bottom portion. Due to the rib structure, the bottom of the balance cushion can be strongly stiffened. The dashed line is an alternative embodiment form indicated with outwardly arched floor area, which can also be used as a therapy gyroscope. The therapy gyroscope has a molding of a combination of a spherical surface with a frustoconical surface, which makes the therapy gyro particularly suitable for rolling movements.

The 5 indicated ribs or thickening can also be designed as nubs to screw at this point tapping screws directly into the hollow body skin. The 5 indicated ribs or thickening may also be designed as nubs to pour in this place nuts or other fasteners such as snaps or magnets, eyelets, gag or the like into the skin of the hollow body.

6 shows a cross section through the Balancierkissen of 1 with inserted stiffening element which is provided with a curved surface. The illustrated embodiment of a balance cushion may be shipped like a therapy gyro by balancing on the downwardly facing bulge of the stiffening element.

In This figure is also by semicolons an inventive base element shown with the balance characteristic of the balance cushion (or rather, the portion of the therapy gyroscope) can.

7 shows a cross section through the Balancierkissen of 1 with inserted stiffening element, which in comparison with the embodiment of 6 more curved surface is provided. The illustrated embodiment of a balance cushion may be used like a therapy gyro by balancing on the downwardly facing bulge of the stiffening element.

In This figure is also by semicolons an inventive base element represented by the balance cushion (or rather the proportion of the therapy gyroscope). The base element allows It is also possible to fix the balance cushion in an oblique position.

8th to 13 represent side views of various preferred embodiment of the hollow body according to the invention.

In the 8th to 13 various preferred embodiments of the hollow body or balance cushion according to the invention are shown with differently shaped side areas.

In the 8th and 9 two alternative embodiments of the balance cushion according to the invention are shown, with concave cross-section ( 8th ) or convex ( 9 ) Design of the side area 6 ,

The side region preferably has one or more formations. The shape of these formations can be semicircular as in 1 shown, or have a triangular shape as in 11 shown, or even a polygonal shape, as in 12 shown. Another preferred embodiment is in 13 shown here, the side region has a helically encircling, semi-circular shape. Apart from the embodiments shown here, there are various other convenient configurations of the side portion with one or more formations, or a simple cylindrical, convex or concave surface. Likewise, formations both horizontally (as in 8th to 13 ) as well as vertically (not shown here).

14 is a plan view of an inventive balance cushion with massage nubs and a valve. While a round or oval shape, as can be achieved from the preceding figures by a rotation about the symmetry axis, in many cases a meaningful design of the balance cushion according to the invention is angular. As an example, a 4-cornered design of the hollow body is therefore shown in a plan view in this figure. The upper surface is still provided with nubs. Any other n-square shapes with n ≥ 3 are also possible and may be chosen as the basic shape depending on the particular use of the balance pad. A valve 14 is also shown on the top left, through which a fluid in the hollow body or the designated chamber (s) can be filled within the hollow body. The dashed circle indicates in which position a therapy gyroscope can be fastened under the hollow body.

In 15 an example of a hexagonal design of the hollow body is shown. A valve 14 is also shown here, through which a fluid in the hollow body or the chamber provided for this purpose can be filled within the hollow body.

Of the hollow body according to the invention filled with a fluid be to the elasticity of the balance cushion to the requirements of a special use adapt. Therefore forms expediently the interior of the hollow body one (or more) corresponding chamber (s). This fluid is preferred Air, because thus the weight of the balance cushion remains relatively low. Likewise, air is easy to handle, appropriate equipment such as air pumps and the like already exist in most households.

Around to allow the user the elasticity and to a lesser extent adapt the shape of the balance cushion, can the hollow body according to the invention with a valve for filling be provided of a fluid. The valve can be used as a one-way valve or designed as a two-way valve be, i. with and without possibility Fluid again from the hollow body drain. By using a fluid as the elasticity essential One factor which determines the elasticity of the balance cushion is an easy possibility easy to adapt to requirements.

The elasticity the skin of the hollow body, in particular made of plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is that causes - as well like the sitting balls - one (small) part of the forces, caused by exposure to a person in shearing or personnel is implemented, which is substantially parallel to the floor area are. The shear forces cause slight tilting and rocking movements of the person who is on balanced the balance cushion. The hollow body can be under this Deform load and thus follows the movements of the balancing on it Person. This too "dynamic Balancing "called Behavior leads to the already mentioned orthopedic and ergonomic benefits in terms of the user's health, and thereby also creates a well-being of a person on balancing the balance cushion according to the invention. These positive qualities can by a combination with serving as a therapy gyro stiffening further be improved.

16 is a plan view of a two-chamber embodiment which is mounted on a therapy gyroscope. In contrast to the other illustrated embodiments, the balance cushion is provided with two chambers and two valves (near the middle) to not change the balance behavior of the balance cushion when the second foot is placed on or taken down by the balance cushion.

17 shows a cross section through the Balancierkissen of 16 which clearly shows the two separate chambers. The balance cushion is fastened by a Velcro fastener or a Velcro connection on a running as a therapy gyro stiffening element. The downwardly projecting ball element may (in all embodiments) pressed into the stiffening element and / or be screwed thereto. The downwardly projecting ball segment member may be made of elastomer such as rubber or hard rubber having a Shore hardness of between 50 and 55 (in all embodiments). The downwardly projecting spherical segment element may also be made of plastic or wood or a metal shell (in all embodiments), and show substantially no elasticity.

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Claims (46)

Balance cushion, comprising a hollow body with hollow body skin, comprising - a floor area ( 2 ), - an upper deck area ( 4 ), and - a page area ( 6 ) passing through transition areas with the floor area ( 2 ) and the deck area ( 4 ) and which extends between the floor area ( 2 ) and deck area ( 4 ), wherein - the hollow body defines at least one enclosed by the hollow body skin fluid-fillable chamber which is filled with fluid. A balance cushion according to claim 1, wherein the floor area ( 2 ) is formed by a hollow body skin, and the floor area ( 2 ), the deck area ( 4 ) and the page area ( 6 ) forming hollow body skin is integrally formed of plastic. A balance cushion according to claim 1, wherein the floor area ( 2 ) forms by the material and / or the shape of a substantially rigid structure, which from the substantially elastic deck area ( 4 ) and the page area ( 6 ), and thus forms the hollow body. Balance cushion according to claim 3, characterized in that the rigid structure is at least partially cast in the bottom area Includes stiffening element. Balance cushion according to one the preceding claims, wherein the floor area with at least one fastening device is provided. Balance cushion according to claim 5, characterized in that the at least one fastening device by an at least partially circumferential, inwardly directed Lippe or brim is formed. Balance cushion according to one the claims 5 or 6, characterized in that the at least one fastening device includes several tabs. Balance cushion according to one the claims 5, 6 or 7, characterized in that the at least one fastening device Includes elements for receiving screws. Balance cushion according to one the claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the at least one fastening device Magnetic elements comprises. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 9, characterized in that the fastening device a Velcro closure includes. Balance cushion according to one of claims 5 to 10, characterized in that on the fastening device a stiffening element is attached. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims 4 to 11, characterized in that the stiffening element substantially is just. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a base element on which the balance cushion is placed can be, wherein the balance cushion facing support surface of the Base element curved is. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the underside of the balance cushion or the Stiffening element a curved bearing surface forms. Balance cushion according to claim 13 or 14, characterized characterized in that the support surface is concavely curved. A balance cushion according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the support surface is convexly curved. Balance cushion according to one of claims 13 to 16, characterized in that the bearing surface at least partially in is essentially limited by a spherical surface. Balance cushion according to one of claims 13 to 17, characterized in that the bearing surface at least partially in is essentially limited by a conical surface. Balance cushion according to one of claims 13 to 18, characterized in that the bearing surface at least partially in is essentially limited by a parabolic surface. Balance cushion according to one of claims 13 to 19, characterized in that the bearing surface at least partially in is essentially limited by an ellipsoid surface. Balance cushion according to one of claims 13 to 20, characterized in that the underside of the balance cushion or the stiffening element at least partially substantially through a basket arch surface is limited. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the hollow body defines a continuous, uninterrupted fluid-fillable chamber, the filled with fluid is. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the floor area ( 2 ) and the deck area ( 4 ) are arranged substantially flat and parallel to each other. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the balance cushion has a maximum width between 0.25 and 0.6 m and a height between 30 and 200 mm. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the maximum width of the balance cushion is between 0.3 and 0.45 m. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the height of the balance cushion is between 40 and 80 mm. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the plastic is plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) contains. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the balance cushion in rotational molding is made. Balance cushion according to one of the previous ones Claims, characterized in that the balance cushion in the plan has a substantially round or oval shape. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the balance cushion in the supervision of a n-sided Shape with n ≥ 3 having. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow body skin anti-slip formations ( 10 ), which in the ground area ( 2 ) and / or in the deck area ( 4 ) are formed. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow body skin nubs ( 12 ), which in the ground area ( 2 ) and / or in the deck area ( 4 ) are formed Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the formations ( 10 ) have a diameter of 1 to 10 mm. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow body skin of the side area ( 6 ) is curved substantially concave. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow body skin of the side area ( 6 ) is curved substantially convexly. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow body skin of the side area ( 6 ) is substantially cylindrical. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow body skin of the side area ( 6 ) is substantially circular cylindrical. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that at least one transition region in cross-section essentially quarter-circular are. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side area ( 6 ) has at least one predetermined shape. Balance cushion according to claim 39, characterized in that the at least one formation of the side area ( 6 ) has a cross-sectionally substantially semicircular shape. Balance cushion according to claim 39, characterized in that the at least one formation of the side area ( 6 ) has a cross-sectionally substantially n-angular shape with n ≥ 3. Balance cushion according to claim 39, characterized in that the at least one formation of the side area ( 6 ) spirally extends around the side area. Balance cushion according to claim 39, characterized in that the at least one formation of the side area ( 6 ) is substantially vertical. Balance cushion according to claim 39, characterized in that the at least one formation of the side area ( 6 ) is substantially horizontal. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the floor area ( 2 ) three or more support feet ( 12 ) having. Balance cushion according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the balance cushion at least one valve ( 14 ), through which fluid can be filled into the chamber of the balance cushion.