EP0176982B1 - Apparatus for learning, facilitating and practising diving of small children in water-filled bath tubs - Google Patents

Apparatus for learning, facilitating and practising diving of small children in water-filled bath tubs Download PDF

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EP0176982B1
EP0176982B1 EP85112292A EP85112292A EP0176982B1 EP 0176982 B1 EP0176982 B1 EP 0176982B1 EP 85112292 A EP85112292 A EP 85112292A EP 85112292 A EP85112292 A EP 85112292A EP 0176982 B1 EP0176982 B1 EP 0176982B1
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  • the invention relates to a device for learning, facilitating and practicing the diving of small and preschool children in water-filled bathtubs, which has a rod that can be gripped by children's hands.
  • the physiotherapist and swimming pedagogue Bauerffle has worked intensively for the early and playful learning of swimming in small children and recognized that over 60% of swimming training can be carried out in the bathtub with ease.
  • Such tools are also disadvantageous for the reason that the person holding the broomstick must hold the handle with at least one hand and thus only has one hand free in the event that assistance is required. In any case, it is disadvantageous to hold the handle with only one hand, since this is not able to press it firmly against the tub floor and hold it upright. The constant, exhausting hold on is also very tiring.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a diving exercise device for toddlers, which can be easily and easily attached in the interior of a water-filled bathtub, firmly and immovably, in order to let toddlers learn to dive in a better, safer and safer way and to do this exercise facilitate.
  • the device in question in the form of an insertable in the interior of a bathtub transversely to its longitudinal axis and removable diving exercise rack, which can be attached to two opposite side walls of the bathtub or on the latter and on the bottom thereof , in particular can be clamped, and which consists of several rods or the like, of which at least two, but preferably three, are designed as horizontal, parallel gripping rods and / or gripping rungs, which are located below the water surface.
  • FR-A-1 370 361 has already disclosed a horizontal holding rod which can be attached to the side walls of a bathtub, but this has a completely different function than the object of the invention.
  • the known holding rod serves exclusively as a handle to make it easier, in particular for cumbersome and mostly older people taking a bath, to get up in and out of the bath. For this reason, this support bar is regularly placed as high as possible in the tub so that the bather can pull himself up and use this handle to stand up.
  • This publication is however, no evidence of an application for practicing diving can be found.
  • the diving exercise rack according to the invention can be designed in the most varied of forms, as is explained below.
  • the diving exercise frame 11 designed according to the invention is inserted into the interior of the bathtub 12 and securely and immovably, but releasably attached to the side walls 13 and the bottom 14, so that a toddler, as shown, perform diving exercises in the bathtub can by itself on the frame 11, d. H. in particular on the rods 15 of which the frame 11 is composed or composed, can swing more or less deeply below the surface of the water and can move upward on this, gripping the rods 15 of the frame 11 with his hands and enclosing them.
  • the necessary support which also benefits it psychologically when learning to immerse yourself.
  • the diving exercise rack 11 designed according to the invention can have a very different shape without the intended goal being impaired thereby.
  • an upper, essentially horizontal rod 16 which can be firmly clamped between the side walls 13 of the bathtub 12 in such a way that a firm fit is ensured.
  • the frame has at least one further rod 18 or rungs 19 which are arranged parallel to the upper, horizontal rod 16 and below it, and at least one further, essentially vertical rod 17 which holds the rods or rungs connects with each other.
  • All of the bars 15, 16, 17, 18, etc. forming the frame 11 are of such a strength that they can be easily grasped and grasped by the hand of a small child in order to hold them securely and without difficulty.
  • the surface of the rods is not completely smooth, but is covered with fine ribs or knobs or the like, so that the hands gripping the rod cannot slide off it unintentionally. This training should advantageously be provided for the vertical rods in order to provide a good grip for the hands moved up and down on them.
  • the frame 11 has the shape of a frame 21 formed from the bars 16, 17, 18, 20.
  • the non-positive fastening of the frame 11 to the inside of the side walls 13 and the bottom 14 of the tub 12 is used support disks 22 arranged thereon, preferably in the form of suction heads, which can be attached particularly firmly to the tub wall in order to ensure a secure, immovable position of the frame 11.
  • the holders 23 are preferably available in two different embodiments.
  • the holders 23a as shown in FIG. 3, the holders are not adjustable. They consist of a pin or tube piece 24 which is connected to the rod 18 of the frame 11 and which carries the suction head 25 at its outer end.
  • the fastening pin 26 arranged on the suction head 25 is inserted into the pin 24 or tubular holder 24.
  • the fastening pin 26 has a constriction 27 in order to give the suction disk 28 of the suction head 25 better mobility, in order to be able to fit snugly and easily on somewhat inclined surfaces of the tub wall.
  • a short tab 32 with a toggle 33 is arranged on the outer circumference of the suction disc 28, which can be grasped by two fingers around the edge 34 of the suction disc 28 from lift off the smooth tub wall 13 so that air can penetrate between the suction disc 28 and the tub wall 13, whereby the suction head 25 immediately detaches from its support surface.
  • the threaded pin 29 can be screwed into or out of the horizontal bar 16 or 18; it is advantageously secured against rotation in a known manner.
  • FIG. 5 A further possible embodiment, in particular for the upper horizontal bar 16 of the diving exercise frame 11, is shown in FIG. 5.
  • an axially displaceable telescopic tube 36 is mounted in the tube section 35 forming the upper rod 16, which carries a suction head 25 at its outer end.
  • the pipe section 35 is also provided with a suction head 25.
  • a spring 37 which presses the two tubes 35, 36 apart, is advantageously located inside the tube 35 between the end face of the telescopic tube 36 and the fastening pin 26 of the suction disk 28 of the suction head 25.
  • the frame 11 can consist of individual pipe and connecting elements 41a, 41b, 41c which form the rods 15 and which can be plugged together.

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1. Apparatus for the learning and practising of submersion by small children and for facilitating submersion by small children in water-filled bath tubs, having a bar which can be embraced by a child's hands, characterised by a submersion practice support (11), which can be inserted into the interior space of a bath tub (12) and can be removed again, can be secured at two opposing side walls (13) of the tub (12) and, if applicable, at the base (14) of the latter, consists of several bars (15) or the like and has at least two, preferably, however, three, horizontal parallel grip bars (16, 18, 20) and, or rather or, grip rungs (19) which are located below the water surface.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Gerät zum Erlernen, Erleichtern und Üben des Tauchens von Klein-und Vorschulkindern in wassergefüllten Badewannen, welches einen von Kinderhänden umgreifbaren Stab aufweist.The invention relates to a device for learning, facilitating and practicing the diving of small and preschool children in water-filled bathtubs, which has a rod that can be gripped by children's hands.

Aufgrund neuer wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse kommt einem frühzeitigen Schwimmenlernen im Kleinkind- und Vorschulalter aus medizinischen Gründen (aber auch aus Sicherheitsgründen) eine erhebliche Bedeutung zu. Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen haben erwiesen, daß ein Kind eine wesentlich bessere Motorik erhält, d. h. bewegungsfähiger wird, und sich anatomisch und organisch besser entwickelt, wenn im frühen Kindesalter die angeborenen instinktiven Reflexschwimmbewegungen (IRS) gefördert werden und schließlich im Kleinkindalter das Schwimmen und Tauchen erlernt wird. Insbesondere haben sich hierbei gezielte Atem- und Tauchübungen als entscheidend und wichtig erwiesen. So wurde festgestellt, daß gezielte Atem- und Tauchübungen zu einem im Durchschnitt etwa 21 % größeren Lungenvolumen führen. Dieses vergrößerte Lungenvolumen hat eine vermehrte Luftaufnahme beim Atmen zur Folge, so daß dem Blut mehr Sauerstoff zugeführt wird. Das Gehirn wird besser versorgt, der Schlaf ist tiefer, das Kind ist konzentrierter und aufnahmefähiger, die Lemfähigkeit besser. Auch die angeborenen IRS tragen zu einem besseren Entwicklungsprozeß des Kindes entscheidend bei. Aber die IRS führen erst zum sicheren Schwimmen, wenn Tauch- und Auftriebsübungen erlernt wurden.Due to new scientific knowledge, early swimming in toddler and preschool age is of considerable importance for medical reasons (but also for safety reasons). Scientific studies have shown that a child has significantly better motor skills, i.e. H. It becomes more agile and develops anatomically and organically better if the innate instinctive reflex swimming movements (IRS) are encouraged in early childhood and swimming and diving are learned in infancy. In particular, targeted breathing and diving exercises have proven to be crucial and important. It was found that targeted breathing and diving exercises lead to an average 21% larger lung volume. This increased lung volume results in increased air intake when breathing, so that more oxygen is supplied to the blood. The brain is better cared for, the sleep is deeper, the child is more concentrated and receptive, the learning ability is better. The innate IRS also make a decisive contribution to a better development process for the child. But the IRS only lead to safe swimming after diving and buoyancy exercises have been learned.

Durch die Erkenntnis, daß kleine Kinder, die zwölf Sekunden die Luft unter Wasser anhalten können, in fünf bis acht Stunden spielend schwimmen lernen, gewinnen Tauch- und Auftriebsübungen in der Badewanne zunehmend an Bedeutung, weil diese das Erlernen des Schwimmens entscheidend begünstigen, was der Forderung besonders von Orthopäden, Kinderärzten (aber auch Pädagogen und Unfall-Sachverständigen) nach einem frühzeitigen Schwimmenlernen der Kinder entgegenkommt.By realizing that small children who can hold their breath under water for twelve to eight hours can learn to swim easily in five to eight hours, diving and buoyancy exercises in the bathtub are becoming increasingly important, because they make learning to swim much easier Demand especially from orthopedic surgeons, pediatricians (but also pedagogues and accident experts) to help children learn to swim early.

Besonders hat sich der Physiotherapeut und Schwimmpädagoge Bauermeister intensiv für das frühzeitige und spielende Erlemen des Schwimmens von Kleinkindern eingesetzt und erkannt, daß über 60 % einer Schwimmausbildung in der Badewanne spielend durchführbar ist. Es ist in diesem Zusammenhang auch bereits vorgeschlagen worden, Tauchübungen vorzunehmen, d. h. daß die Kinder für möglichst lange Zeit unter die Wasseroberfläche untertauchen sollen. Um den Kindern dabei eine gewisse Hilfe zu leisten, ist bereits vorgeschlagen worden, in die Badewanne einen Besenstiel in vertikaler Lage hineinzustellen und ihn in dieser Lage festzuhalteo. An ihm soll sich das Kind mit seinen Händen festhaltend schrittweise bzw. handgriffweise nach unten bzw. wieder,nach oben hangeln, so daß es das Gefühl hat, stets an einem festen Gegenstand Halt zu finden und sich nicht verloren fühlt.In particular, the physiotherapist and swimming pedagogue Bauermeister has worked intensively for the early and playful learning of swimming in small children and recognized that over 60% of swimming training can be carried out in the bathtub with ease. In this context, it has also already been proposed to carry out diving exercises. H. that the children should be submerged under the water surface for as long as possible. In order to provide the children with some help, it has already been proposed to place a broomstick in a vertical position in the bathtub and to hold it in this position. The child should hold onto it with his hands, step by step or hand by hand, down or back up so that he has the feeling that he is always holding onto a solid object and does not feel lost.

Derartige Hilfsmittel sind jedoch ungeeignet, wenn nicht gar als gefährlich zu betrachten, weil das auf den Wannenboden aufgesetzte Ende,des Besenstiels leicht auf dessen glatter Oberfläche abrutscht und somit das Kind unter Umständen Verletzungen erfahren kann. Noch schwerwiegender sind jedoch die psychischen Schäden zu beurteilen, weil das sich an dem Besenstiel festhaltende Kind plötzlich den Halt verliert und möglicherweise in eine Panikstimmung gerät, die gegebenenfalls für die weiteren Bemühungen schwerwiegende Folgen hat bzw. Rückschritte verursacht.However, such aids are unsuitable, if not to be regarded as dangerous, because the end of the broomstick that is placed on the tub floor slips easily on its smooth surface and the child may experience injuries. However, the psychological damage is even more serious because the child holding on to the broomstick suddenly loses its grip and may get into a panic mood, which may have serious consequences for further efforts or cause regressions.

Derartige Hilfsmittel sind aber auch aus dem Grunde unvorteilhaft, weil die den Besenstiel haltende Person zumindest mit einer Hand den Stiel halten muß und damit nur eine Hand frei hat für den- Fall, daß Hilfeleistungen erforderlich werden. Unvorteilhaft ist es jedenfalls, den Stiel nur mit einer Hand zu halten, da diese nicht in der Lage ist, ihn ständig fest gegen den Wannenboden anzudrücken und ihn aufrecht zu halten. Das ständige kraftraubende Festhalten ist zudem sehr ermüdend.Such tools are also disadvantageous for the reason that the person holding the broomstick must hold the handle with at least one hand and thus only has one hand free in the event that assistance is required. In any case, it is disadvantageous to hold the handle with only one hand, since this is not able to press it firmly against the tub floor and hold it upright. The constant, exhausting hold on is also very tiring.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Tauchübungsgerät für Kleinkinder zu schaffen, welches leicht und einfach im Innenraum einer wassergefüllten Badewanne anbringbar ist, und zwar fest und unverrückbar, um Kleinkinder in besserer, gefahrloserer und sicherer Weise das Tauchen erlernen zu lassen und diese Übung zu erleichtern.The invention has for its object to provide a diving exercise device for toddlers, which can be easily and easily attached in the interior of a water-filled bathtub, firmly and immovably, in order to let toddlers learn to dive in a better, safer and safer way and to do this exercise facilitate.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung vorgeschlagen, daß in Betracht kommende Gerät in Form eines in den Innenraum einer Badewanne quer zu ihrer Längsachse einsetzbaren und wieder entfernbaren Tauchübungsgestells auszubilden, welches an zwei einander gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden der Badewanne oder an diesen und an deren Boden befestigbar, insbesondere festklemmbar ist, und welches aus mehreren Stäben oder dgl. besteht, von welchen wenigstens zwei, vorzugsweise jedoch drei, als horizontale, einander parallele Greifstäbe und bzw. oder Greifsprossen ausgebildet sind, welche sich unter der Wasseroberfläche befinden.To achieve this object, it is proposed according to the invention that the device in question in the form of an insertable in the interior of a bathtub transversely to its longitudinal axis and removable diving exercise rack, which can be attached to two opposite side walls of the bathtub or on the latter and on the bottom thereof , in particular can be clamped, and which consists of several rods or the like, of which at least two, but preferably three, are designed as horizontal, parallel gripping rods and / or gripping rungs, which are located below the water surface.

Aus der FR-A-1 370 361 ist zwar bereits ein in einer Badewanne an deren Seitenwänden anbringbarer horizontaler Haltestab bekanntgeworden, jedoch kommt diesem eine ganz andere Funktion als dem Gegenstand der Erfindung zu. Der vorbekannte Haltestab dient ausschließlich als Haltegriff, um insbesondere schwerfälligen und zumeist älteren, ein Bad nehmenden Personen das Aufstehen in der Badewanne und das Aussteigen aus dieser zu erleichtern. Aus diesem Grund ist dieser Haltestab regelmäßig so hoch als möglich in der Wanne angebracht, damit sich der Badende mit Hilfe dieses Griffes hochziehen und sich aufrichten kann. Dieser Druckschrift sind jedoch keinerlei Hinweise auf eine Anwendung zum Üben des Taachens entnehmbar.FR-A-1 370 361 has already disclosed a horizontal holding rod which can be attached to the side walls of a bathtub, but this has a completely different function than the object of the invention. The known holding rod serves exclusively as a handle to make it easier, in particular for cumbersome and mostly older people taking a bath, to get up in and out of the bath. For this reason, this support bar is regularly placed as high as possible in the tub so that the bather can pull himself up and use this handle to stand up. This publication is however, no evidence of an application for practicing diving can be found.

Das erfindungsgemäße Tauchübungsgestell kann in unterschiedlichster Form ausgebildet sein, wie dies nachstehend dargelegt ist.The diving exercise rack according to the invention can be designed in the most varied of forms, as is explained below.

Einzelheiten und wesentliche Merkmale des erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Tauchübungsgestells gehen aus den Unteransprüchen sowie der nachfolgenden Beschreibung mehrerer, in den Figuren 1 bis 6 der Zeichnungen dargestellter Ausführungsbeispiele hervor. Es zeigen :

  • Fig. 1 einen Schnitt durch eine Badewanne mit einem in diese eingesetzten und an den Innenwänden und am Boden befestigten Tauchübungsgestell,
  • Fig. 2 fünf verschiedene, jedoch im grundsätzlichen Aufbau übereinstimmende Ausführungsbeispiele 2A bis 2E für das in der Badewanne anzubringende und lösbar zu befestigende Tauchübungsgestell,
  • Fig. 3 einen am Tauchübungsgestell angeordneten Halter mit dem an seinem Ende angebrachten Saugkopf,
  • Fig. 4 einen am Tauchübungsgestell angeordneten, aus zwei Teilen bestehenden, in axialer Richtung längenveränderbaren Halter mit Saugkopf,
  • Fig. 5 eine Ausführungsform des oberen horizontalen, zwischen den Wannenseitenwänden festzuspannenden, längenveränderbaren Stabes des Gestells,
  • Fig. 6 eine Ansicht eines aus Einzelteilen zusammensteckbaren Tauchübungsgestells.
Details and essential features of the diving exercise frame designed according to the invention are evident from the subclaims and the following description of several exemplary embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 of the drawings. Show it :
  • 1 shows a section through a bathtub with a diving exercise rack inserted into it and fastened to the inner walls and to the floor,
  • 2 shows five different exemplary embodiments 2A to 2E, which have the same basic structure, for the diving exercise frame to be attached and detachably fastened in the bathtub,
  • 3 shows a holder arranged on the diving exercise frame with the suction head attached to its end,
  • 4 shows a holder with suction head arranged on the diving exercise frame, consisting of two parts and adjustable in length in the axial direction,
  • 5 shows an embodiment of the upper horizontal, length-adjustable rod of the frame to be clamped between the tub side walls,
  • 6 is a view of a diving exercise rack which can be plugged together from individual parts.

Wie aus Fig. 1 erkennbar, ist das erfindungsgemäß ausgebildete Tauchübungsgestell 11 in den Innenraum der Badewanne 12 eingesetzt und an deren Seitenwänden 13 sowie am Boden 14 sicher und unbeweglich, jedoch lösbar befestigt, so daß ein Kleinkind, wie dargestellt, in der Badewanne Tauchübungen ausführen kann, indem es sich selbst an dem Gestell 11, d. h. insbesondere an den Stäben 15, aus welchen das Gestell 11 besteht bzw. zusammengesetzt ist, mehr oder weniger tief unter die Wasseroberfläche hangeln und an diesem sich festhaltend nach oben bewegen kann, wobei es die Stäbe 15 des Gestells 11 mit seinen Händen ergreift und umschließt. Hierbei findet es den erforderlichen Halt, was ihm auch psychisch beim Erlernen des Untertauchens zugute kommt.As can be seen from Fig. 1, the diving exercise frame 11 designed according to the invention is inserted into the interior of the bathtub 12 and securely and immovably, but releasably attached to the side walls 13 and the bottom 14, so that a toddler, as shown, perform diving exercises in the bathtub can by itself on the frame 11, d. H. in particular on the rods 15 of which the frame 11 is composed or composed, can swing more or less deeply below the surface of the water and can move upward on this, gripping the rods 15 of the frame 11 with his hands and enclosing them. Here it finds the necessary support, which also benefits it psychologically when learning to immerse yourself.

Wie aus Fig. 2 hervorgeht, kann das erfindungsgemäß ausgebildete Tauchübungsgestell 11 eine sehr unterschiedliche Form aufweisen, ohne daß dadurch das angestrebte Ziel beeinträchtigt wird. Allen Ausführungsformen gemeinsam ist das Vorhandensein eines oberen, im wesentlichen horizontalen Stabes 16, welcher zwischen den Seitenwänden 13 der Badewanne 12 sich an diesem abstützend fest einspannbar ist, und zwar derart, daß ein fester Sitz gewährleistet ist. Weiterhin ist allen Ausführungsformen gemeinsam, daß das Gestell wenigstens einen weiteren Stab 18 oder Sprossen 19, welche parallel zu dem oberen, horizontalen Stab 16 und unterhalb desselben angeordnet sind, sowie wenigstens einen weiteren, im wesentlichen vertikalen Stab 17, der die Stäbe bzw. Sprossen miteinander verbindet, aufweist.As can be seen from FIG. 2, the diving exercise rack 11 designed according to the invention can have a very different shape without the intended goal being impaired thereby. Common to all of the embodiments is the presence of an upper, essentially horizontal rod 16 which can be firmly clamped between the side walls 13 of the bathtub 12 in such a way that a firm fit is ensured. Furthermore, all embodiments have in common that the frame has at least one further rod 18 or rungs 19 which are arranged parallel to the upper, horizontal rod 16 and below it, and at least one further, essentially vertical rod 17 which holds the rods or rungs connects with each other.

Alle das Gestell 11 bildenden Stäbe 15 bzw. 16, 17, 18 usw. haben eine solche Stärke, daß sie von der Hand eines Kleinkindes leicht erfaßt und umfaßt werden können, um sich an ihnen sicher und ohne Schwierigkeiten festzuhalten. Vorteilhafterweise ist die Oberfläche der Stäbe nicht völlig glatt ausgeführt, sondern mit feinen Rippen oder Noppen oder dgl. besetzt, damit die den Stab ergreifenden Hände von diesem nicht ungewollt abgleiten können. Diese Ausbildung sollte vorteilhafterweise für die vertikalen Stäbe vorgesehen werden, um den an ihnen auf- und abwärts bewegten Händen einen guten Halt zu bieten.All of the bars 15, 16, 17, 18, etc. forming the frame 11 are of such a strength that they can be easily grasped and grasped by the hand of a small child in order to hold them securely and without difficulty. Advantageously, the surface of the rods is not completely smooth, but is covered with fine ribs or knobs or the like, so that the hands gripping the rod cannot slide off it unintentionally. This training should advantageously be provided for the vertical rods in order to provide a good grip for the hands moved up and down on them.

Wie insbesondere Fig. 2A und 2B erkennen lassen, können an den vertikalen Stäben 17 von diesen abstehende Sprossen 19 bzw. zwischen zwei benachbarten vertikalen Stäben 17 Verbindungsstäbe 20 angebracht sein, an welchen die Hände des Tauchübungen unternehmenden Kindes angreifen können, um Halt zu finden. Bei den Ausführungsformen 2C, 2D und 2E hat das Gestell 11 die Form eines aus den Stäben 16, 17, 18, 20 gebildeten Rahmens 21. Der kraftschlüssigen Befestigung des Gestells 11 an den Innenseiten der Seitenwände 13 bzw. des Bodens 14 der Wanne 12 dienen an diesem angeordnete Stützscheiben 22 vorzugsweise in Form von Saugköpfen, die sich besonders fest an der Wannenwand anbringen lassen, um eine sichere, unverrückbare Lage des Gestells 11 zu gewährleisten.2A and 2B in particular, rungs 19 projecting therefrom or between two adjacent vertical bars 17 can be attached to the vertical bars 17, on which the hands of the child undertaking diving exercises can grip in order to find a hold. In the embodiments 2C, 2D and 2E, the frame 11 has the shape of a frame 21 formed from the bars 16, 17, 18, 20. The non-positive fastening of the frame 11 to the inside of the side walls 13 and the bottom 14 of the tub 12 is used support disks 22 arranged thereon, preferably in the form of suction heads, which can be attached particularly firmly to the tub wall in order to ensure a secure, immovable position of the frame 11.

Diese Stützscheiben bzw. Saugköpfe sind an den mit dem Gestell 11 verbundenen Haltern 23 angeordnet. Die Halter 23 gibt es vorzugsweise in zwei verschiedenen Ausführungsformen. Bei der einen Ausführungsform 23a sind die Halter, wie Fig. 3 erkennen läßt, nicht verstellbar. Sie bestehen aus einem mit dem in Betracht kommenden Stab 18 des Gestells 11 verbundenen Zapfen oder Rohrstück 24, welcher bzw. welches an seinem äußeren Ende den Saugkopf 25 trägt. Hierzu ist der an dem Saugkopf 25 angeordnete Befestigungszapfen 26 in den Zapfen 24 bzw. rohrförmigen Halter 24 eingesetzt. Vorteilhafterweise hat der Befestigungszapfen 26 eine Einschnürung 27, um der Saugscheibe 28 des Saugkopfes 25 eine bessere Beweglichkeit zu geben, um auch an etwas geneigten Flächen der Wannenwand satt und problemlos anliegen zu können.These support disks or suction heads are arranged on the holders 23 connected to the frame 11. The holders 23 are preferably available in two different embodiments. In one embodiment 23a, as shown in FIG. 3, the holders are not adjustable. They consist of a pin or tube piece 24 which is connected to the rod 18 of the frame 11 and which carries the suction head 25 at its outer end. For this purpose, the fastening pin 26 arranged on the suction head 25 is inserted into the pin 24 or tubular holder 24. Advantageously, the fastening pin 26 has a constriction 27 in order to give the suction disk 28 of the suction head 25 better mobility, in order to be able to fit snugly and easily on somewhat inclined surfaces of the tub wall.

Bei dem zweiten, verstellbaren Haltertyp 23b, von welchem ein Ausführungsbeispiel in Fig. 4 dargestellt ist, befindet sich am Ende des horizontalen Stabes 16 bzw. 18 ein Gewindebolzen 29, auf welchen eine Gewindehülse 30 aufgeschraubt ist, die an ihrem äußeren Ende das an diesem drehbar gelagerte Zwischenstück 31 trägt, an welchem der Saugkopf 25 befestigt ist. Durch Drehung der an seiner Außenseite wegen besserer Griffigkeit mit Rippen oder dgl. besetzten Gewindehülse 30 wird diese in axialer Richtung gegenüber dem Stab 16 bzw. 18 und damit gegenüber dem Gestell 11 vor- und zurückbewegt, so daß es dadurch möglich ist, den Saugkopf an die Wände 13 der Wanne 12 fest anzudrücken. Zum Zwecke der Entfernung des Gestells 11 aus der Wanne 12 wird die Gewindehülse 30 zurückgedreht. Da die Saugscheibe 28 durch Zurückbewegen der Gewindehülse 30 nicht ohne weiteres von der Wannenwand 13 abziehbar ist, ist am Außenumfang der Saugscheibe 28 ein kurzer Lappen 32 mit einem Knebel 33 angeordnet, der von zwei Fingem erfaßbar ist, um den Rand 34 der Saugscheibe 28 von der glatten Wannenwand 13 abzuheben, so daß Luft zwischen die Saugscheibe 28 und die Wannenwand 13 eindringen kann, wodurch sich der Saugkopf 25 unverzüglich von seiner Stützfläche löst. Um die Einstellbarkeit in bezug auf die Wannenbreite zu ermöglichen, ist der Gewindezapfen 29 in den horizontalen Stab 16 bzw. 18 hinein- oder aus ihm herausschraubbar ; vorteilhafterweise ist er in bekannter Weise gegen Verdrehung gesichert.In the second, adjustable holder type 23b, of which an exemplary embodiment is shown in FIG. 4, there is a threaded bolt 29 at the end of the horizontal rod 16 or 18, onto which a threaded sleeve 30 is screwed, which on its outer end is attached to this rotatably mounted intermediate piece 31 on which the suction head 25 is attached. By rotating the threaded sleeve 30 on the outside for better grip with ribs or the like. This is moved back and forth in the axial direction with respect to the rod 16 or 18 and thus with respect to the frame 11, so that it is thereby possible to apply the suction head the walls 13 to firmly press the tub 12. For the purpose of removing the frame 11 from the tub 12, the threaded sleeve 30 is turned back. Since the suction disc 28 is not readily removable from the tub wall 13 by moving back the threaded sleeve 30, a short tab 32 with a toggle 33 is arranged on the outer circumference of the suction disc 28, which can be grasped by two fingers around the edge 34 of the suction disc 28 from lift off the smooth tub wall 13 so that air can penetrate between the suction disc 28 and the tub wall 13, whereby the suction head 25 immediately detaches from its support surface. In order to enable the adjustability in relation to the tub width, the threaded pin 29 can be screwed into or out of the horizontal bar 16 or 18; it is advantageously secured against rotation in a known manner.

Selbstverständlich ist es auch möglich, andere Spannmechanismen für die axiale Bewegung der Halter vorzusehen, beispielsweise Kniehebelspanner, mittels welcher der Halter gegenüber dem Gestell vor- und zurückbewegbar ist, um ein rasches und einfaches Festspannen des Gestells 11 in der Wanne 12 zu ermöglichen. Bei Verwendung solcher Spannmechanismen genügt es, diese nur einseitig am Gestell 11 vorzusehen, während auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite des Gestells ein unveränderbarer oder ein fester, jedoch zwecks Anpassung an die Wannenbreite verstellbarer Halter vorgesehen ist.Of course, it is also possible to provide other clamping mechanisms for the axial movement of the holder, for example toggle lever clamps, by means of which the holder can be moved back and forth relative to the frame in order to allow the frame 11 to be quickly and easily clamped in the tub 12. When using such tensioning mechanisms, it is sufficient to provide them on the frame 11 only on one side, while on the opposite side of the frame there is provided an immutable or a fixed holder which is adjustable for adaptation to the tub width.

Eine weitere Ausführungsmöglichkeit insbesondere für den oberen horizontalen Stab 16 des Tauchübungsgestells 11 geht aus Fig. 5 hervor. Bei dieser ist in dem den oberen Stab 16 bildenden Rohrstück 35 ein axial verschiebbares Teleskoprohr 36 gelagert, das an seinem äußeren Ende einen Saugkopf 25 trägt. Am gegenüberliegenden Ende ist das Rohrstück 35 gleichfalls mit einem Saugkopf 25 versehen. Vorteilhafterweise befindet sich im Inneren des Rohres 35 zwischen der Stirnfläche des Teleskoprohres 36 und dem Befestigungszapfen 26 der Saugscheibe 28 des Saugkopfes 25 eine Feder 37, die die beiden Rohre 35, 36 auseinanderdrückt.A further possible embodiment, in particular for the upper horizontal bar 16 of the diving exercise frame 11, is shown in FIG. 5. In this, an axially displaceable telescopic tube 36 is mounted in the tube section 35 forming the upper rod 16, which carries a suction head 25 at its outer end. At the opposite end, the pipe section 35 is also provided with a suction head 25. A spring 37, which presses the two tubes 35, 36 apart, is advantageously located inside the tube 35 between the end face of the telescopic tube 36 and the fastening pin 26 of the suction disk 28 of the suction head 25.

Um das Teleskoprohr 36 im Rohrstück 35 einfacher verschieben zu können, befinden sich in letzterem auf einander gegenüberliegenden Seiten Schlitze 38, durch die ein Bolzen 39 hindurchragt, der auf den Handgriff 40 aufgesetzt ist. Durch axiales Vor- und Zurückbewegen der beiderseits des Rohrstücks 35 befindlichen Handgriffe 40 läßt sich das Teleskoprohr 36 gegenüber dem Rohrstück 35 in einfacher Weise verschieben sowie der notwendige Druck ausüben, um die Saugscheibe 28 des Saugkopfes 25 fest an die Wannenwand 13 andrücken zu können, nachdem das Gestell 11 in die Wanne 12 eingesetzt worden ist.In order to be able to move the telescopic tube 36 in the tube section 35 more easily, there are slots 38 in the latter on opposite sides, through which a bolt 39 projects, which is placed on the handle 40. By axially moving the handles 40 located on both sides of the pipe section 35, the telescopic pipe 36 can be moved relative to the pipe section 35 in a simple manner and the pressure required to be able to press the suction disk 28 of the suction head 25 firmly against the tub wall 13 after the frame 11 has been inserted into the tub 12.

Wie aus Fig..6 hervorgeht, kann das Gestell 11 aus einzelnen, dessen Stäbe 15 bildenden Rohr-und Verbindungselementen 41a, 41b, 41c bestehen, die zusammensteckbar sind.As can be seen from FIG. 6, the frame 11 can consist of individual pipe and connecting elements 41a, 41b, 41c which form the rods 15 and which can be plugged together.

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1. Apparatus for the learning and practising of submersion by small children and for facilitating submersion by small children in water-filled bath tubs, having a bar which can be embraced by a child's hands, characterised by a submersion practice support (11), which can be inserted into the interior space of a bath tub (12) and can be removed again, can be secured at two opposing side walls (13) of the tub (12) and, if applicable, at the base (14) of the latter, consists of several bars (15) or the like and has at least two, preferably, however, three, horizontal parallel grip bars (16, 18, 20) and, or rather or, grip rungs (19) which are located below the water surface.
2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the support (11) is secured in a force- fitting manner at its upper end with its upper horizontal bar (16), which is supported in a manner known per se with its ends at the side walls (13) of the tub (12), in the tub (12).
3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterised in that the support (11) is also secured in a forcefitting manner with its lower horizontal bar (18) at the side walls of the tub (12).
4. Apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the support (11) is secured with its lower end in a force-fitting manner at the base (14) of the tub (12).
5. Apparatus according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the two horizontal bars (16 and 18) are connected at their ends by substantially vertical bars (17) and form a frame- like support (11).
6. Apparatus according to one or more of the claims 1 to 5, characterised in that arranged on the bars (16, 17, 18) of the support adjacent to the side walls (13) and the base (14) of the tub (12) are support discs, preferably in the form of suction heads (25) which are made of elastic material and can be pressed onto the side walls (13) and the base (14) of the tub.
7. Apparatus' according to claim 6, characterised in that the suction heads (25) have, at their edge, a grip tab (32) which is provided with a toggle (33)..
8. Apparatus according to one or more of the claims 6 or 7, characterised in that the securing peg (26) of the suction head is provided with a constriction (27).
9. Apparatus according to one of the claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the upper horizontal bar (16) of the support (11) consists of two telescopic tubes (35, 36) which are moveable relative to each other and are supported relative to each other preferably by means of a spring (37).
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