EP0208337A2 - Sporting or gaming device - Google Patents

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EP0208337A2
EP0208337A2 EP86110234A EP86110234A EP0208337A2 EP 0208337 A2 EP0208337 A2 EP 0208337A2 EP 86110234 A EP86110234 A EP 86110234A EP 86110234 A EP86110234 A EP 86110234A EP 0208337 A2 EP0208337 A2 EP 0208337A2
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Niklaus Marugg
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/0004—Exercising devices moving as a whole during exercise
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
    • A63G13/00—Cradle swings; Rocking-horses; Like devices resting on the ground
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
    • A63G23/00—Rotating or rocking pots, e.g. by moving the whole body
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/0025—Particular aspects relating to the orientation of movement paths of the limbs relative to the body; Relative relationship between the movements of the limbs
    • A63B2022/0033—Lower limbs performing together the same movement, e.g. on a single support element

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  • the present invention relates to a sports or game device with a base body, which has a convex floor support and foot supports for the feet of a user.
  • CH patent 528 273 has already made known a sports device which is suitable for actuating the foot, leg and hip joints and for loosening and strengthening the entire body muscles.
  • This known device has a rotating body which, in the position of use, has stands for the feet at the top and has a centrally arranged floor support at the bottom.
  • This design allows the rotary body to be rolled on the floor practically around this floor support at its periphery.
  • Body movements are carried out that largely correspond to the body movements that have to be carried out while skiing.
  • this known device has the disadvantage that the user has to balance on it and falls in the event of an awkward movement. The possibilities of movement are relatively limited, so that users of such devices soon find the possible exercises boring. It is perceived as particularly boring that only the periphery of the rotating body can be rolled on the floor.
  • DE-A 25 03 728 describes a trimming device for learning to ski on the slopes.
  • This device has a hemispherical base body, which has a filling made of air or another elastic material.
  • the upper end of the base body is formed by a cover plate on which two ski center parts are rotatably mounted.
  • the ski middle parts have stands and holders for the feet of the user.
  • To prevent the user from falling off the device he uses either a hand rest attached to the device or two ski poles.
  • This device has the disadvantage that it is limited to the simulation of the movement when skiing and does not protect the user from the falls that also occur during skiing. There is therefore a considerable risk of accidents because there is normally no fall-absorbing pad available when exercising, as is the case with snow when skiing.
  • the previously known device therefore offers little fun to the user and is therefore not suitable as an actual sports device. In practice, it has not even been able to establish itself as a training device.
  • it should enable different variations of the movements. In certain cases, moving on the floor is also desirable. If possible, the danger of falling over should also be avoided.
  • the sports and play equipment mentioned at the outset is characterized in that at least one legrest is arranged on the base body.
  • the limb for gripping the leg is advantageously arranged in an articulated manner on the leg support. This allows the knee joints of the user to be operated even when the limb for grasping the leg is above the knees of the user. This gives it an extraordinary freedom of movement.
  • a common leg support is expediently provided for both legs. This allows a central arrangement of the leg support and is much cheaper than installing separate leg supports for each leg.
  • the leg support can have a U-shaped member for encompassing one leg for each leg. This training enables easy use of the device and avoids the need to fasten your seat belt or any other form of safety that is unpleasant for the user.
  • the support body is formed by a telescopic rod is particularly advantageous. This further contributes to achieving great freedom of movement for the user and also allows the same device to be used by people of different sizes.
  • a spring is advantageously provided, which normally holds the telescopic rod in the extended position. This also facilitates the use of the device, and no fasteners are necessary to keep the limb at a certain height for gripping the leg.
  • Recesses are expediently provided in the base body, which serve to receive the feet. Such recesses create a good hold for the user and at the same time the center of gravity is shifted downwards, which is very desirable for standing movements.
  • a bead is formed on the periphery of the base body. This bead serves to reinforce the base body when it is designed as a hollow body. Furthermore, the bead has the task of limiting tilting movements and of preventing it from tipping over when rocking strongly.
  • the base body If it were also possible to make the base body correspondingly heavy, for example to guarantee a standing movement, it is advantageous to design the base body as a hollow body and to fill it with a filling material, in particular water or sand, to increase weight.
  • a filling material in particular water or sand
  • This also allows the weight of the body adapt to the weight of the user.
  • Baffles are advantageously provided in order to inhibit movement of the filling material in the interior of the base body. It is also possible to fill the filler material into one or more rubber hoses or the like.
  • an exemplary embodiment of the sports and game device has a base body 11 having two foot supports 13 with a convexly curved base 15.
  • the base 15 is approximately spherical cap-shaped.
  • a bead 25 is formed, which serves as a reinforcement and at the same time limits the tilting movement.
  • the base body 11 is expediently designed as a hollow body made of plastic and has a filling opening 19 closed with a cover 17, through which a filling material, for example water or sand 21, can be filled.
  • a filling material for example water or sand 21
  • Baffles 24 are expediently provided in the form of plates, which largely prevent the filling material from moving.
  • the rubber hose can be filled to a greater or lesser extent, depending on the weight required by the user of the device.
  • the footrests 13 are formed by depressions in the base body 11, so that the center of gravity of the user 23 (FIG. 2) is relatively low. This gives a good standing effect.
  • a leg support 27 consisting of a lower and an upper telescopic tube 29, 30 is also provided on the base body 11.
  • the leg support also has a support body 31 on which a link 33 for gripping at least one leg is arranged.
  • FIG. 4 shows, in the exemplary embodiment shown, only a centrally arranged leg support is provided, which has a U-shaped link 33 for encompassing one leg for each leg.
  • a spring 37 is provided which normally holds the upper telescopic rod 30 in the extended position. However, if a force acts downwards, the support bodies 33 also move downward against the force of the spring 37.
  • the support body 31 is arranged in an articulated manner on the leg support 27, so that the U-shaped members 33, which encompass the legs, can be angled, as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the telescopic rod is surrounded by a protective bellows 38 made of rubber or another elastic material.
  • the user can carry out rotational and tumbling movements by moving the center of gravity together with the device and move like a standing man. Thanks to the described construction of the device, there is great freedom of movement for the user, although over-twisting of the body joints is impossible. The user cannot fall over, so that the risk of injury, in contrast to the use of similar devices, is practically excluded.
  • the weight of the device can be adapted to the user by changing the amount of filler material.
  • the base body 11 can be easily produced by blowing.
  • a soft plastic e.g. Polyethylene, used.
  • Soft plastic has the advantage that it largely prevents the risk of injury or damage. If, for example, another child's foot gets under the bead 25, this bead deforms.

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The basic body (11), which is provided with a convex bottom (15), allows rocking movements in all directions. Since the basic body (11) is sufficiently heavy, e.g. is constructed as a hollow body filled with a packing material (21), and has a leg support (27), movements like those of a tumbler can be carried out. It is also possible to move forwards on the ground, in which case the user of the device turns with the device. <IMAGE>

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Sport- oder Spielge­rät mit einem Grundkörper, welcher eine konvexe Bodenauf­lage und Fussauflagen für die Füsse eines Benützers aufweist.The present invention relates to a sports or game device with a base body, which has a convex floor support and foot supports for the feet of a user.

Durch das CH-Patent 528 273 ist bereits ein Sportgerät be­kannt geworden, das sich zur Betätigung der Fuss-, Bein- und Hüftgelenke sowie zur Lockerung und Stärkung der ge­samten Körpermuskulatur eignet.CH patent 528 273 has already made known a sports device which is suitable for actuating the foot, leg and hip joints and for loosening and strengthening the entire body muscles.

Dieses bekannte Gerät weist einen Drehkörper auf, der in der Gebrauchslage oben Standplätze für die Füsse aufweist und unten eine zentral angeordnete Bodenauflage besitzt. Diese Ausbildung erlaubt es, dass der Drehkörper praktisch um diese Bodenauflage herum an seiner Peripherie auf dem Boden abgewälzt werden kann. Dabei werden Körperbewegungen durchgeführt, die weitgehend den Körperbewegungen entspre­chen, die beim Skifahren ausgeführt werden müssen. Dieses bekannte Gerät hat jedoch den Nachteil, dass der Benützer auf diesem balancieren muss und bei einer ungeschickten Be­wegung fällt. Die Bewegungsmöglichkeiten sind relativ be­grenzt, so dass die Benützer solcher Geräte die möglichen Uebungen bald als langweilig empfinden. Als besonders lang­weilig wird empfunden, dass nur die Peripherie des Dreh­körpers auf dem Boden abgewälzt werden kann.This known device has a rotating body which, in the position of use, has stands for the feet at the top and has a centrally arranged floor support at the bottom. This design allows the rotary body to be rolled on the floor practically around this floor support at its periphery. Body movements are carried out that largely correspond to the body movements that have to be carried out while skiing. However, this known device has the disadvantage that the user has to balance on it and falls in the event of an awkward movement. The possibilities of movement are relatively limited, so that users of such devices soon find the possible exercises boring. It is perceived as particularly boring that only the periphery of the rotating body can be rolled on the floor.

Die DE-A 25 03 728 beschreibt ein Trimmgerät zum Erlernen des Pistenskilaufs. Dieses Gerät weist einen halbkugel­förmigen Grundkörper auf, der eine Füllung aus Luft oder einem anderen elastischen Material aufweist. Den oberen Abschluss des Grundkörpers bildet eine Deckplatte, auf der zwei Skimittelteile drehbar gelagert sind. Die Skimittel­teile weisen Standplätze und Halterungen für die Füsse des Benützers auf. Damit der Benützer nicht vom Gerät fällt, benützt er entweder eine am Gerät befestigte Handstütze oder zwei Skistöcke. Dieses Gerät hat den Nachteil, dass es auf die Simulation der Bewegung beim Skilauf begrenzt ist und den Benützer nicht vor den auch beim Skilaufen vor­kommenden Stürzen schützt. Es besteht daher eine erhebliche Unfallgefahr, weil normalerweise beim Trainieren keine sturzdämpfende Unterlage zur Verfügung steht, wie dies beim Skifahren der Schnee darstellt. Das vorbekannte Gerät bietet daher dem Benützer wenig Spass und eignet sich daher nicht als eigentliches Sportgerät. Es hat sich in der Praxis auch nicht einmal als Trainingsgerät durchsetzen können.DE-A 25 03 728 describes a trimming device for learning to ski on the slopes. This device has a hemispherical base body, which has a filling made of air or another elastic material. The upper end of the base body is formed by a cover plate on which two ski center parts are rotatably mounted. The ski middle parts have stands and holders for the feet of the user. To prevent the user from falling off the device, he uses either a hand rest attached to the device or two ski poles. This device has the disadvantage that it is limited to the simulation of the movement when skiing and does not protect the user from the falls that also occur during skiing. There is therefore a considerable risk of accidents because there is normally no fall-absorbing pad available when exercising, as is the case with snow when skiing. The previously known device therefore offers little fun to the user and is therefore not suitable as an actual sports device. In practice, it has not even been able to establish itself as a training device.

Es ist Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein verbessertes Sport- oder Spielgerät der eingangs erwähnten Art zu schaffen. Es soll insbesondere verschiedene Variationen der Bewegungen ermöglichen. In gewissen Fällen ist auch eine Fortbewegung auf dem Boden erwünscht. Nach Möglichkeit sollte auch die Gefahr des Umfallens vermieden werden.It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved sports or game device of the type mentioned in the introduction. In particular, it should enable different variations of the movements. In certain cases, moving on the floor is also desirable. If possible, the danger of falling over should also be avoided.

Gemäss der Erfindung ist das eingangs erwähnte Sport- und Spielgerät dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Grundkörper mindestens eine Beinstütze angeordnet ist.According to the invention, the sports and play equipment mentioned at the outset is characterized in that at least one legrest is arranged on the base body.

Dies ermöglicht eine sichere Benützung des Gerätes auch in stehender Lage. Der Benützer kann durch Verlagern des Schwerpunktes zusammen mit dem Gerät Dreh- und Taumel­bewegungen durchführen und sich wie ein Stehaufmännchen bewegen. DerBenützer kann praktisch nicht umfallen, so dass eine Verletzungsgefahr weitgehend ausgeschlossen ist. Es ist zweckmässig, eine Beinstütze mit einem Stützkörper und einem daran ausgebildeten Glied zum Erfassen mindes­tens eines Beines vorzusehen. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass der Benützer einen wesentlich besseren Halt bekommt und sich durch eine einfache Bewegung mit dem Gerät verbinden und ebenso einfach wieder lösen kann.This enables the device to be used safely even when it is standing. By shifting the center of gravity together with the device, the user can perform rotary and wobble movements and move like a standing man. The user can practically not fall over, so that a risk of injury is largely excluded. It is expedient to provide a leg support with a support body and a link formed thereon for gripping at least one leg. This has the advantage that the user gets a much better hold and can connect to the device with a simple movement and just as easily release it again.

Vorteilhaft ist das Glied zum Umfassen des Beines gelenkig an der Beinstütze angeordnet. Dies ermöglicht, auch wenn sich das Glied zum Umfassen des Beines über den Knien des Benützers befindet, eine Betätigung der Kniegelenke des Benützers. Dies gibt diesem eine ausserordentliche Freiheit für Bewegungsabläufe.The limb for gripping the leg is advantageously arranged in an articulated manner on the leg support. This allows the knee joints of the user to be operated even when the limb for grasping the leg is above the knees of the user. This gives it an extraordinary freedom of movement.

Zweckmässigerweise ist eine gemeinsame Beinstütze für beide Beine vorgesehen. Dies ermöglicht eine zentrale Anordnung der Beinstütze und ist wesentlich billiger als die An­bringung separater Beinstützen für jedes Bein.A common leg support is expediently provided for both legs. This allows a central arrangement of the leg support and is much cheaper than installing separate leg supports for each leg.

Die Beinstütze kann für jedes Bein ein U-förmiges Glied zum Umfassen eines Beines aufweisen. Diese Ausbildung ermöglicht eine einfache Benützung des Gerätes und umgeht die Notwendig­keit eines Anschnallens oder einer anderen für den Benützer unangenehmen Sicherung.The leg support can have a U-shaped member for encompassing one leg for each leg. This training enables easy use of the device and avoids the need to fasten your seat belt or any other form of safety that is unpleasant for the user.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn der Stützkörper durch eine Teleskopstange gebildet wird. Dies trägt weiter zur Erzielung einer grossen Bewegungsfreiheit für den Benützer bei und erlaubt auch die Benützung des gleichen Gerätes durch Personen verschiedener Grösse. Vorteilhaft wird dabei eine Feder vorgesehen, welche die Teleskopstange normalerweise in ausgezogener Stellung hält. Auch dadurch wird die Benützung des Gerätes erleichtert, und es sind keine Befestigungsmittel notwendig, um das Glied zum Um­fassen des Beines auf einer bestimmten Höhe zu halten.It when the support body is formed by a telescopic rod is particularly advantageous. This further contributes to achieving great freedom of movement for the user and also allows the same device to be used by people of different sizes. A spring is advantageously provided, which normally holds the telescopic rod in the extended position. This also facilitates the use of the device, and no fasteners are necessary to keep the limb at a certain height for gripping the leg.

Im Grundkörper sind zweckmässigerweise Vertiefungen vorge­sehen, die zur Aufnahme der Füsse dienen. Durch solche Ver­tiefungen wird ein guter Halt für den Benützer geschaffen und zugleich findet eine Verlegung des Schwerpunktes nach unten statt, was für Stehaufbewegungen sehr erwünscht ist.Recesses are expediently provided in the base body, which serve to receive the feet. Such recesses create a good hold for the user and at the same time the center of gravity is shifted downwards, which is very desirable for standing movements.

Gemäss einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist an der Peripherie des Grundkörpers ein Wulst ausgebildet. Dieser Wulst dient als Verstärkung des Grundkörpers, wenn dieser als Hohlkörper ausgestaltet ist. Des weiteren hat der Wulst die Aufgabe, eine Kippbewegungen zu begrenzen und ein Um­kippen bei starkem Schaukeln zu vermeiden.According to an embodiment of the invention, a bead is formed on the periphery of the base body. This bead serves to reinforce the base body when it is designed as a hollow body. Furthermore, the bead has the task of limiting tilting movements and of preventing it from tipping over when rocking strongly.

Wenn es auch möglich wäre, den Grundkörper entsprechend schwer auszubilden, um z.B. eine Stehaufbewegung zu garantieren, ist es vorteilhaft, den Grundkörper als Hohl­körper auszubilden und zur Gewichtserhöhung mit einem Füll­material, insbesondere Wasser oder Sand, zu füllen. Dies erlaubt es, das Gewicht des Gerätes zum Transport relativ klein zu halten, wobei dann das Gewicht auf einfache Weise vor dem Gebrauch durch Einfüllen von Wasser oder Sand erhöht werden kann. Zudem erlaubt dies, das Gewicht des Grundkörpers dem Gewicht des Benützers anzupassen. Um eine Bewegung des Füllmaterials im Innern des Grundkörpers zu hemmen, sind vorteilhaft Schikanen vorgesehen. Möglich ist auch das Einfüllen des Füllmaterials in einen oder mehrere Gummi­schläuche oder dergleichen.If it were also possible to make the base body correspondingly heavy, for example to guarantee a standing movement, it is advantageous to design the base body as a hollow body and to fill it with a filling material, in particular water or sand, to increase weight. This makes it possible to keep the weight of the device for transportation relatively small, in which case the weight can be increased in a simple manner before use by adding water or sand. This also allows the weight of the body adapt to the weight of the user. Baffles are advantageously provided in order to inhibit movement of the filling material in the interior of the base body. It is also possible to fill the filler material into one or more rubber hoses or the like.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden nun unter Bezug­nahme auf die Zeichnung beschrieben. Es zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel des Sport- und Spielgerätes im Schnitt,
  • Fig. 2 das Gerät imGebrauch,
  • Fig. 3 eine Ansicht des Gerätes von Figur 1 von oben, jedoch ohne Beinstütze, und
  • Fig. 4 eine Ansicht der Beinstütze des Gerätes von Fig. 1 von oben.
Embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the drawing. It shows:
  • 1 shows a first embodiment of the sports and game device in section,
  • Fig. 2 shows the device in use,
  • Fig. 3 is a view of the device of Figure 1 from above, but without leg support, and
  • Fig. 4 is a view of the legrest of the device of Fig. 1 from above.

Wie Figur 1 zeigt, besitzt ein Ausführungsbeispiel des Sport- und Spielgeräts einen zwei Fussauflagen 13 aufweisenden Grundkörper 11 mit einem konvex gewölbten Boden 15. Beim gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Boden 15 ungefähr kugelkalottenförmig. An der Peripherie des Grundkörpers 11 ist ein Wulst 25 ausgebildet, der als Verstärkung dient und zugleich die Kippbewegung begrenzt.As FIG. 1 shows, an exemplary embodiment of the sports and game device has a base body 11 having two foot supports 13 with a convexly curved base 15. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the base 15 is approximately spherical cap-shaped. On the periphery of the base body 11, a bead 25 is formed, which serves as a reinforcement and at the same time limits the tilting movement.

Der Grundkörper 11 ist zweckmässigerweise als Hohlkörper aus Kunststoff ausgebildet und weist eine mit Deckel 17 ver­schlossene Einfüllöffnung 19 auf, durch welche ein Füllma­terial, z.B. Wasser oder Sand 21, eingefüllt werden kann. Dies dient zur Gewichtserhöhung und verhindert ein Fallen des Benützers beim Gebrauch des Gerätes. Zweckmässigerweise sind Schikanen 24 in Form von Platten vorgesehen, welche eine Bewegung des Füllmaterials weitgehend verhindern. Es wäre aber auch möglich, das Füllmaterial beispielsweise in einen Gummischlauch, der sich der Kontur des Hohlkörpers 11 anpassen kann, einzufüllen. Der Gummischlauch kann dabei, je nach dem vom Benützer des Geräts geforderten Gewicht, mehr oder weniger prall gefüllt werden.The base body 11 is expediently designed as a hollow body made of plastic and has a filling opening 19 closed with a cover 17, through which a filling material, for example water or sand 21, can be filled. This serves to increase the weight and prevents the user from falling when using the device. Baffles 24 are expediently provided in the form of plates, which largely prevent the filling material from moving. However, it would also be possible to fill the filling material, for example, into a rubber hose that can adapt to the contour of the hollow body 11. The rubber hose can be filled to a greater or lesser extent, depending on the weight required by the user of the device.

Wie ersichtlich werden die Fussauflagen 13 durch Vertiefungen im Grundkörper 11 gebildet, so dass der Schwerpunkt des Be­nützers 23 (Fig. 2) relativ tief zu liegen kommt. Dadurch wird eine gute Stehaufwirkung erzielt.As can be seen, the footrests 13 are formed by depressions in the base body 11, so that the center of gravity of the user 23 (FIG. 2) is relatively low. This gives a good standing effect.

Beim gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist ferner am Grundkörper 11 eine Beinstütze 27 bestehend aus einem unteren und einem oberen Teleskoprohr 29, 30 vorgesehen. Die Beinstütze weist ferner einen Stützkörper 31 auf, an dem ein Glied 33 zum Er­fassen mindestens eines Beines angeordnet ist. Wie Figur 4 zeigt, ist beim gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel lediglich eine zentral angeordnete Beinstütze vorgesehen, welche für jedes Bein ein U-förmigesGlied 33 zum Umfassen eines Beines auf­weist. Statt einer gemeinsamen Beinstütze 27 könnten aber auch separate Beinstützen für jedes Bein vorgesehen werden. Weiter ist noch zu bemerken, dass eine Feder 37 vorgesehen ist, welche die obere Teleskopstange 30 normalerweise in ausgezogener Stellung hält. Wirkt jedoch eine Kraft nach unten, so verschieben sich auch die Stützkörper 33 nach unten entgegen der Kraft der Feder 37.In the embodiment shown, a leg support 27 consisting of a lower and an upper telescopic tube 29, 30 is also provided on the base body 11. The leg support also has a support body 31 on which a link 33 for gripping at least one leg is arranged. As FIG. 4 shows, in the exemplary embodiment shown, only a centrally arranged leg support is provided, which has a U-shaped link 33 for encompassing one leg for each leg. Instead of a common leg support 27, separate leg supports could also be provided for each leg. It should also be noted that a spring 37 is provided which normally holds the upper telescopic rod 30 in the extended position. However, if a force acts downwards, the support bodies 33 also move downward against the force of the spring 37.

Der Stützkörper 31 ist gelenkig an der Beinstütze 27 ange­ordnet, so dass ein Abwinkeln der U-förmigen Glieder 33, welche die Beine umfassen, möglich ist, wie dies Fig. 2 zeigt.The support body 31 is arranged in an articulated manner on the leg support 27, so that the U-shaped members 33, which encompass the legs, can be angled, as shown in FIG. 2.

Die Teleskopstange wird durch einen Schutzbalg 38 aus Gummi oder einem anderen elatischen Material umgeben.The telescopic rod is surrounded by a protective bellows 38 made of rubber or another elastic material.

Bei der Benützung des Gerätes, die in Figur 2 dargestellt ist, kann der Benützer durch Verlagern des Schwerpunktes zusammen mit dem Gerät Dreh- und Taumelbewegungen durch­führen und sich wie ein Stehaufmännchen bewegen. Dank der beschriebenen Konstruktion des Gerätes ist für den Benützer eine grosse Bewegungsfreiheit gegeben, wobei jedoch ein Ueberdrehen der Körpergelenke ausgeschlossen ist. Der Benützer kann nicht umfallen, so dass die Verletzungsgefahr im Gegensatz zur Bentuzung ähnlicher Geräte praktisch ausge­schlossen ist. Durch Aenderung der Füllmaterialmenge kann das Gewicht des Gerätes dem Benützer angepasst werden.When using the device, which is shown in FIG. 2, the user can carry out rotational and tumbling movements by moving the center of gravity together with the device and move like a standing man. Thanks to the described construction of the device, there is great freedom of movement for the user, although over-twisting of the body joints is impossible. The user cannot fall over, so that the risk of injury, in contrast to the use of similar devices, is practically excluded. The weight of the device can be adapted to the user by changing the amount of filler material.

Der Grundkörper 11 kann leicht durch Blasen hergestellt werden. Als Kunststoff zur Herstellung des Grundkörpers 11 wird vorteilhaft ein weicher Kunststoff, z.B. Polyäthylen, verwendet. Weicher Kunststoff hat den Vorteil, dass er die Verletzungs- oder Beschädigungsgefahr weitgehend verhindert. Gerät beispielsweise der Fuss eines anderen Kindes unter den Wulst 25, so verformt sich dieser Wulst.The base body 11 can be easily produced by blowing. A soft plastic, e.g. Polyethylene, used. Soft plastic has the advantage that it largely prevents the risk of injury or damage. If, for example, another child's foot gets under the bead 25, this bead deforms.

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1. Sport- oder Spielgerät mit einem Grundkörper (11), welcher eine konvexe Bodenauflage und Fussauflagen für die Füsse eines Benützers aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Grundkörper (11) mindestens eine Beinstütze (27) angeordnet ist.1. sports or play equipment with a base body (11) which has a convex floor support and foot supports for the feet of a user, characterized in that at least one leg support (27) is arranged on the base body (11). 2. Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Beinstütze (27) einen Stützkörper (31) mit mindestens einem daran ausgebildeten Glied (33) zum Erfassen mindestens eines Beines aufweist.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the leg support (27) has a support body (31) with at least one member (33) formed thereon for gripping at least one leg. 3. Gerät nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Glied (33) zum Umfassen des Beines gelenkig an der Bein­stütze (27) angeordnet ist.3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the link (33) for gripping the leg is articulated on the leg support (27). 4. Gerät nach Anspruch 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine gemeinsame Beinstütze (27) für beide Beine vor­gesehen ist.4. Apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that a common leg support (27) is provided for both legs. 5. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekenn­zeichnet, dass die Beinstütze (27) für jedes Bein ein U-förmiges Glied (33) zum Umfassen eines Beines aufweist.5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the leg support (27) for each leg has a U-shaped member (33) for encompassing one leg. 6. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekenn­zeichnet, dass die Beinstütze (27) durch eine Teleskopstange (29, 30) gebildet wird.6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the leg support (27) is formed by a telescopic rod (29, 30). 7. Gerät nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Feder (37) vorgesehen ist, welche die Teleskopstange (29, 30) normalerweise in ausgezogener Stellung hält.7. Apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that a spring (37) is provided which normally holds the telescopic rod (29, 30) in the extended position. 8. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekenn­zeichnet, dass im Grundkörper (11) Vertiefungen (13) zum Umfassen der Füsse des Benützers vorgesehen sind.8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that in the base body (11) recesses (13) are provided for embracing the feet of the user. 9. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekenn­zeichnet, dass an der Peripherie des Grundkörpers (11) ein Wulst (25) ausgebildet ist.9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a bead (25) is formed on the periphery of the base body (11). 10. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekenn­zeichnet, dass der Grundkörper (11) als Hohlkörper ausge­bildet und zur Gewichtserhöhung mit einem Füllmaterial (21), insbesondere Wasser oder Sand, gefüllt ist.10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the base body (11) is designed as a hollow body and is filled with a filling material (21), in particular water or sand, to increase the weight. 11. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekenn­zeichnet, dass der Grundkörper (11) aus Weichplastik be­steht.11. Device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the base body (11) consists of soft plastic.
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