EP0993846A1 - Paddle attached to the hand for use in aquatic environments - Google Patents

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EP0993846A1
EP0993846A1 EP99390020A EP99390020A EP0993846A1 EP 0993846 A1 EP0993846 A1 EP 0993846A1 EP 99390020 A EP99390020 A EP 99390020A EP 99390020 A EP99390020 A EP 99390020A EP 0993846 A1 EP0993846 A1 EP 0993846A1
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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
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B69/12—Arrangements in swimming pools for teaching swimming or for training
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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  • the present invention relates to palm pads for aquatic activities.
  • Such plates of any rigid shape more or less and generally of surface greater than that of the hand are used for aquatic activities. These plates are fixed to the users' hands by elastic ties.
  • the advantage of using such pads or paddles is that it allows the swimmer to exert better support on the water.
  • US Patent 3,952,352 (document D1) describes a paddle attached to the hand of a swimmer.
  • This palette includes a conductive carbon whose electrical resistance varies depending on the compression.
  • a cable connects the paddle to a battery (carried by the swimmer) which is coupled with an oscillator generating a sound (according to figure 1) or a modular signal which varies and is received by a receiver which allows its reading.
  • the set can be saved.
  • This system is especially designed for a posteriori analysis of the pressure exerted on the water during each cycle. This system is complex.
  • US Patent 5,663,897 (document D2) describes a hand-held device of the user incorporating a pressure sensor whose data are analyzed during the swimming cycle to determine different variables of the cycle: force of the pressure exerted, time between two pressures, speed, distance per arm cycle and other variables.
  • these devices are not suitable for operation autonomous on / off by the user.
  • the invention aims to quantify from the measurements carried out every aspects of aquatic movements.
  • At least one of the plates has at least one sensor whose signal is transmitted to a programmed microprocessor capable of analyze it and calculate a number of predetermined parameters which are memorized and can be displayed on a reading screen, the microprocessor; its electronics and the screen being carried by the pallet.
  • the senor used is a Pressure sensor.
  • the wall of the plate has a boss on which presses the palm of the hand.
  • the boss receives the sensor.
  • control buttons for on / off and / or selection are arranged at the movable thumb in position on the pallet with the sensor.
  • the palm plate according to the invention consists of a wall 1 of a shape adapted to that of the hand.
  • the wall 1 is preferably rigid and its shape can be arbitrary, its surface preferably being greater than that of the hand.
  • the wall 1 can be of any material such as wood, metal, synthetic materials, resins, etc.
  • the height or length of the plate is greater than the length of the hand taken from the birth of the wrist at the end of the fingers and its width is greater than the width of the hand by a value represented by "x" in figure 1.
  • the total width of the plate is such that it supports the fingers and the thumb can be moved in position thereon.
  • the wall 1 is provided with fastening means by hand which are preferably constituted by a flexible and / or elastic link 2 higher at the level of the fingers and near their ends and a flexible and / or elastic link 3 at the back from the hand.
  • the links are fixed to the wall of the plate in any known manner.
  • Each set includes two pads one for each hand.
  • the manufacture is carried out by choosing a suitable shape allowing adaptation either to the left hand or to the right hand.
  • At least one of the plates has at least one sensor 4 shown in FIG. 2.
  • the sensor is positioned to be placed on the wafer preferably at the level of the palm of the hand.
  • the sensor 4 is connected by a wired link 5 to a microprocessor with suitable electronics housed in a waterproof housing 5 fixed to the pallet.
  • the housing 6 is preferably fixed to the pallet on its portion x which projects from the side of the hand opposite the thumb.
  • the side box by hand is provided with a screen 7 for viewing the parameters calculated by the microprocessor from data recorded by the sensor; the microprocessor being in a known manner programmed for this purpose.
  • the electronics assisting the microprocessor include a memory making it possible to record the various parameters, to carry out the calculations and to restore them on demand. These parameters can be the force of the supports and / or the number of arm cycles and / or the time, the efforts provided and / or the calories expended and / or the temperature of the water and / or a pulsmeter.
  • a suitable clock is attached to calculate the times.
  • one or more on / off control buttons and / or for selecting such or such determined parameter and or are provided, either on the housing, or at the movable thumb in position on the pallet.
  • a single pressure control system can be mounted for example on the thumb with discrimination of the on / off functions and of the parameters to be programmed and / or restored for display on the screen. In this case, the discrimination can be made by the number of pulses given by the thumb.
  • the sensor 4 is a pressure sensor of any known and adaptable type.
  • the pallet 1 may have a boss 8 on which the palm of the hand rests, said boss marrying the hollow of the palm of the hand, that is to say of the front face of the hand.
  • the boss 8 can come directly from manufacturing by molding, thermoforming or stamping.
  • the boss 8 can also be a solid or hollow piece attached and fixed to the wall.
  • FIG. 4 represents a particular embodiment of a wafer according to the invention consisting of a wall 1 on which the location microprocessor 6 and its electronics, which are included in a housing sealed, and the location of the boss 8 are shown in broken lines.
  • the plate is provided with holes 9 for the passage of elastic links.
  • the wall 1 is provided with through-holes 11/12 allowing the passage of water, which allows the user to experience the sensation of the passage of water on his hand.
  • lights 11 are arranged on the periphery of the wall 1 and transverse and preferably parallel lights 12 are arranged in its middle.
  • Figures 5-6 show another embodiment of the pallet according to the invention.
  • Figure 5 is a top view and Figure 6 is the view of the same pallet from below.
  • the pallet includes the pressure sensor 8 and the electronic unit 6 with the display 7.
  • the electronic unit 6 incorporates the on / off buttons 13 and the various control buttons generally referenced by 14.
  • the housing 6 is arranged so as to be freely accessible by the movable thumb in the position of the user, which provides great comfort of use.
  • the housing being positioned on the side of the thumb, the user can freely access all the functions.

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The paddle (1) is attached to a swimmers hand by loops (2,3). An internally mounted microprocessor is mounted within the paddle that measures and records a number of different pre-set parameters.

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La présente invention a pour objet des plaquettes palmaires pour les activités aquatiques. De telles plaquettes de formes quelconque rigides plus ou moins et généralement de surface supérieure à celle de la main sont utilisées pour les activités aquatiques.
Ces plaquettes sont fixées aux mains des utilisateurs par des liens élastiques. L'intérêt de l'emploi de telles plaquettes ou palettes est qu'il permet au nageur d'exercer un meilleur appui sur l'eau.The present invention relates to palm pads for aquatic activities. Such plates of any rigid shape more or less and generally of surface greater than that of the hand are used for aquatic activities.
These plates are fixed to the users' hands by elastic ties. The advantage of using such pads or paddles is that it allows the swimmer to exert better support on the water.

A cet effet, les différents fabricants ont cherché à optimiser les formes et dimensions des palettes.
Cependant, leur utilisation, si elle accroít les appuis de la natation, ne permet pas d'avoir une analyse des différents paramètres tels que le meilleur trajet moteur pour les bras ou le nombre de cycles de bras effectués.To this end, the various manufacturers have sought to optimize the shapes and dimensions of the pallets.
However, their use, if it increases the supports of swimming, does not allow to have an analysis of different parameters such as the best motor path for the arms or the number of arm cycles performed.

Il est pour cela nécessaire d'avoir recours à un assistant qui va en établir le décompte dans un temps donné qu'il mesure par un chronomètre et qui va faire part de ses observations visuelles quant au choix.
En ce qui concerne la mesure de la force exercée lors des appuis dans l'eau et celle du travail musculaire effectuée pendant une séance, l'utilisateur ne peut avec les moyens actuels que se fier à ses propres estimations.For this it is necessary to have recourse to an assistant who will establish the count in a given time which he measures by a stopwatch and who will share his visual observations as to the choice.
With regard to the measurement of the force exerted during support in the water and that of the muscular work carried out during a session, the user can only with current means rely on his own estimates.

Le brevet US 3 952 352 (document D1) décrit une palette fixée à la main d'un nageur. Cette palette comprend un carbone conducteur dont la résistance électrique varie en fonction de la compression.
Un câble relie la palette à une batterie (portée par le nageur) qui est couplée avec un oscillateur générant un son (selon la figure 1) ou un signal modulaire qui varie et est reçu par un récepteur qui permet sa lecture.
L'ensemble peut être enregistré.
Ce système est surtout conçu pour une analyse à posteriori de la pression exercée sur l'eau à chaque cycle. Ce système est complexe.US Patent 3,952,352 (document D1) describes a paddle attached to the hand of a swimmer. This palette includes a conductive carbon whose electrical resistance varies depending on the compression.
A cable connects the paddle to a battery (carried by the swimmer) which is coupled with an oscillator generating a sound (according to figure 1) or a modular signal which varies and is received by a receiver which allows its reading.
The set can be saved.
This system is especially designed for a posteriori analysis of the pressure exerted on the water during each cycle. This system is complex.

Le brevet US 5 663 897 (document D2) décrit un appareil fixé à la main de l'utilisateur incorporant un capteur de pression dont les données sont analysées au cours du cycle de nage pour déterminer différentes variables du cycle : force de la pression exercée, temps entre deux pressions, vitesse, distance par cycle de bras et autre variables.US Patent 5,663,897 (document D2) describes a hand-held device of the user incorporating a pressure sensor whose data are analyzed during the swimming cycle to determine different variables of the cycle: force of the pressure exerted, time between two pressures, speed, distance per arm cycle and other variables.

En fait, ces dispositifs ne sont pas adaptés à un fonctionnement marche/arrêt autonome par l'utilisateur.In fact, these devices are not suitable for operation autonomous on / off by the user.

La présente invention vise à apporter une solution à ces problèmes en réalisant des plaquettes palmaires pour les utilisateurs qui permettent de contrôler les différents paramètres de l'action aquatique en permettant une utilisation complètement autonome par l'utilisateur tout en présentant les avantages de l'utilisation de palettes, ce qui n'est pas le cas des brevets cités, à savoir notamment un effet exerciseur tout en permettant de :

  • connaítre la force des appuis et définir pour les bras le meilleur trajet moteur ; cela permet à l'utilisateur d'adapter ses mouvements à sa morphologie en améliorant ses performances ;
  • connaítre le nombre de cycles de bras effectués pendant une séance ; quantifier les efforts fournis ; mesurer leur progression, etc...
The present invention aims to provide a solution to these problems by producing palm pads for users which allow control of the various parameters of the aquatic action by allowing completely autonomous use by the user while having the advantages of using pallets, which is not the case with the cited patents, namely in particular an exerciser effect while making it possible to:
  • know the force of the supports and define the best motor path for the arms; this allows the user to adapt his movements to his morphology by improving his performance;
  • know the number of arm cycles performed during a session; quantify the efforts made; measure their progress, etc ...

L'invention vise à quantifier à partir des mesures effectuées tous les aspects des mouvements aquatiques. La force moyenne des appuis et le nombre de cycles de bras sur les distances intermédiaires au choix de l'utilisateur ; la chronographie des temps intermédiaires ; le travail musculaire total ; le nombre de calories brûlées, etc...The invention aims to quantify from the measurements carried out every aspects of aquatic movements. The average force of the supports and the number of arm cycles over intermediate distances of your choice the user ; the chronograph of split times; muscle work total; the number of calories burned, etc.

A cet effet, au moins l'une des plaquettes est dotée d'au moins un capteur dont le signal est transmis à un microprocesseur programmé capable de l'analyser et de calculer un certain nombre de paramètres prédéterminés qui sont mémorisés et peuvent s'afficher sur un écran de lecture, le microprocesseur; son électronique et l'écran étant portés par la palette.For this purpose, at least one of the plates has at least one sensor whose signal is transmitted to a programmed microprocessor capable of analyze it and calculate a number of predetermined parameters which are memorized and can be displayed on a reading screen, the microprocessor; its electronics and the screen being carried by the pallet.

Suivant une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le capteur utilisé est un capteur de pression.According to another characteristic of the invention, the sensor used is a Pressure sensor.

Suivant une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la paroi de la plaquette présente un bossage sur lequel appuie la paume de la main.According to another characteristic of the invention, the wall of the plate has a boss on which presses the palm of the hand.

Suivant encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le bossage reçoit le capteur. According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the boss receives the sensor.

Suivant une autre disposition de l'invention, les boutons de commande de marche/arrêt et/ou de sélection sont disposés au niveau du pouce mobile en position sur la palette doté du capteur.According to another arrangement of the invention, the control buttons for on / off and / or selection are arranged at the movable thumb in position on the pallet with the sensor.

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques de l'invention apparaítront à la lecture de la description ci-après de formes de réalisation de l'invention données à titre d'exemple non limitatifs et illustrées par les dessins joints dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue de dessus de la plaquette palmaire en position sur la main,
  • la figure 2 représente la plaquette palmaire sans la main,
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe de la plaquette suivant le repère AA de la figure 2,
  • la figure 4 est une vue en plan d'un autre modèle de plaquette,
  • la figure 5 et la figure 6 sont des vues de dessus et de dessous d'une autre forme de réalisation.
Other advantages and characteristics of the invention will appear on reading the following description of embodiments of the invention given by way of nonlimiting example and illustrated by the accompanying drawings in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a top view of the palmar plate in position on the hand,
  • FIG. 2 represents the palm plate without the hand,
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the wafer along the line AA in FIG. 2,
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view of another model of wafer,
  • Figure 5 and Figure 6 are top and bottom views of another embodiment.

Telle que représentée aux dessins annexés, la plaquette palmaire selon l'invention est constituée d'une paroi 1 de forme adaptée à celle de la main. La paroi 1 est de préférence rigide et sa forme peut être arbitraire, sa surface étant de préférence supérieure à celle de la main.
La paroi 1 peut être en tous matériaux tels que bois, métal, matières synthétiques, résines, etc...
De préférence, la hauteur ou longueur de la plaquette est supérieure à la longueur de la main prise de la naissance du poignet à l'extrémité des doigts et sa largeur est supérieure à la largeur de la main d'une valeur représentée par «x» sur la figure 1.
La largeur totale de la plaquette est telle qu'elle supporte les doigts et que le pouce puisse être mobile en position sur celle-ci.
La paroi 1 est dotée de moyens de fixation à la main qui sont de préférence constitués par un lien souple et/ou élastique 2 supérieur au niveau des doigts et à proximité de leurs extrémités et un lien souple et/ou élastique 3 au niveau du dos de la main.
Les liens sont fixés à la paroi de la plaquette de toute manière connue. Chaque jeu comprend deux plaquettes une pour chaque main.
De préférence, la fabrication est réalisée en choisissant une forme adaptée permettant l'adaptation indifféremment à la main gauche ou à la main droite.As shown in the accompanying drawings, the palm plate according to the invention consists of a wall 1 of a shape adapted to that of the hand. The wall 1 is preferably rigid and its shape can be arbitrary, its surface preferably being greater than that of the hand.
The wall 1 can be of any material such as wood, metal, synthetic materials, resins, etc.
Preferably, the height or length of the plate is greater than the length of the hand taken from the birth of the wrist at the end of the fingers and its width is greater than the width of the hand by a value represented by "x" in figure 1.
The total width of the plate is such that it supports the fingers and the thumb can be moved in position thereon.
The wall 1 is provided with fastening means by hand which are preferably constituted by a flexible and / or elastic link 2 higher at the level of the fingers and near their ends and a flexible and / or elastic link 3 at the back from the hand.
The links are fixed to the wall of the plate in any known manner. Each set includes two pads one for each hand.
Preferably, the manufacture is carried out by choosing a suitable shape allowing adaptation either to the left hand or to the right hand.

Selon l'invention, l'une au moins des plaquettes est dotée d'au moins un capteur 4 représenté à la figure 2.
Le capteur est positionné pour être placé sur la plaquette de préférence au niveau de la paume de la main.
Le capteur 4 est relié par une liaison filaire 5 à un microprocesseur avec une électronique adaptée logé dans un boítier 5 étanche fixé à la palette.
Le boítier 6 est de préférence fixé à la palette sur sa portion x qui déborde du côté de la main opposé au pouce.According to the invention, at least one of the plates has at least one sensor 4 shown in FIG. 2.
The sensor is positioned to be placed on the wafer preferably at the level of the palm of the hand.
The sensor 4 is connected by a wired link 5 to a microprocessor with suitable electronics housed in a waterproof housing 5 fixed to the pallet.
The housing 6 is preferably fixed to the pallet on its portion x which projects from the side of the hand opposite the thumb.

Le boítier latéral à la main est doté d'un écran 7 de visualisation des paramètres calculés par le microprocesseur à partir de données relevées par le capteur ; le microprocesseur étant de manière connue programmé à cet effet.
L'électronique assistant le microprocesseur comprend une mémoire permettant d'enregistrer les différents paramètres, d'effectuer les calculs et de les restituer à la demande.
Ces paramètres peuvent être la force des appuis et/ou le nombre de cycles de bras et/ou le temps, les efforts fournis et/ou les calories dépensées et/ou la température de l'eau et/ou un pulsmètre.
Une horloge adaptée est jointe pour calculer les temps.The side box by hand is provided with a screen 7 for viewing the parameters calculated by the microprocessor from data recorded by the sensor; the microprocessor being in a known manner programmed for this purpose.
The electronics assisting the microprocessor include a memory making it possible to record the various parameters, to carry out the calculations and to restore them on demand.
These parameters can be the force of the supports and / or the number of arm cycles and / or the time, the efforts provided and / or the calories expended and / or the temperature of the water and / or a pulsmeter.
A suitable clock is attached to calculate the times.

Avantageusement, un ou plusieurs boutons de commande marche/arrêt et/ou de sélection de tel ou tel paramètre déterminé et ou sont ménagés, soit sur le boítier, soit au niveau du pouce mobile en position sur la palette.
Un seul système de commande à pression peut être monté par exemple au niveau du pouce avec discrimination des fonctions marche/arrêt et des paramètres à programmer et/ou à restituer pour visualisation sur l'écran.
Dans ce cas, la discrimination peut s'effectuer par le nombre d'impulsions données par le pouce.Advantageously, one or more on / off control buttons and / or for selecting such or such determined parameter and or are provided, either on the housing, or at the movable thumb in position on the pallet.
A single pressure control system can be mounted for example on the thumb with discrimination of the on / off functions and of the parameters to be programmed and / or restored for display on the screen.
In this case, the discrimination can be made by the number of pulses given by the thumb.

Suivant une forme préférée de réalisation, le capteur 4 est un capteur de pression de tout type connu et adaptable.
Comme représenté en figure 3, la palette 1 peut présenter un bossage 8 sur lequel appuie la paume de la main, ledit bossage épousant le creux de la paume de la main, c'est à dire de la face antérieure de la main. According to a preferred embodiment, the sensor 4 is a pressure sensor of any known and adaptable type.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pallet 1 may have a boss 8 on which the palm of the hand rests, said boss marrying the hollow of the palm of the hand, that is to say of the front face of the hand.

Le bossage 8 peut venir directement de fabrication par moulage, thermoformage ou emboutissage.
Le bossage 8 peut également être une pièce pleine ou creuse rapportée et fixée à la paroi.The boss 8 can come directly from manufacturing by molding, thermoforming or stamping.
The boss 8 can also be a solid or hollow piece attached and fixed to the wall.

La figure 4 représente une forme particulière de réalisation d'une plaquette selon l'invention constituée d'une paroi 1 sur laquelle l'emplacement du microprocesseur 6 et de son électronique, qui sont inclus dans un boítier étanche, et l'emplacement du bossage 8 sont représentés en traits discontinus. La plaquette est dotée de perçages 9 pour le passage des liens élastiques.FIG. 4 represents a particular embodiment of a wafer according to the invention consisting of a wall 1 on which the location microprocessor 6 and its electronics, which are included in a housing sealed, and the location of the boss 8 are shown in broken lines. The plate is provided with holes 9 for the passage of elastic links.

Suivant une forme préférée de réalisation, la paroi 1 est dotée de lumières traversantes 11/12 permettant le passage de l'eau, ce qui permet à l'utilisateur d'éprouver la sensation du passage de l'eau sur sa main.
Avantageusement, des lumières 11 sont disposées sur la périphérie de la paroi 1 et des lumières 12 transversales et de préférence parallèles sont disposées en son milieu.According to a preferred embodiment, the wall 1 is provided with through-holes 11/12 allowing the passage of water, which allows the user to experience the sensation of the passage of water on his hand.
Advantageously, lights 11 are arranged on the periphery of the wall 1 and transverse and preferably parallel lights 12 are arranged in its middle.

Les figures 5-6 représentent une autre forme de réalisation de la palette selon l'invention.
La figure 5 est une vue de dessus et la figure 6 est la vue de la même palette de dessous.
La palette comporte le capteur de pression 8 et le boítier électronique 6 avec l'afficheur 7.Figures 5-6 show another embodiment of the pallet according to the invention.
Figure 5 is a top view and Figure 6 is the view of the same pallet from below.
The pallet includes the pressure sensor 8 and the electronic unit 6 with the display 7.

Le boítier électronique 6 incorpore les boutons de marche/arrêt 13 et les différents boutons de commande référencés généralement par 14.
Le boítier 6 est disposé de manière à être librement accessible par le pouce mobile en position de l'utilisateur, ce qui apporte un grand confort d'utilisation.
Le boítier étant positionné du côté du pouce, l'utilisateur peut librement avoir accès à toutes les fonctions.The electronic unit 6 incorporates the on / off buttons 13 and the various control buttons generally referenced by 14.
The housing 6 is arranged so as to be freely accessible by the movable thumb in the position of the user, which provides great comfort of use.
The housing being positioned on the side of the thumb, the user can freely access all the functions.

Comme représenté en figure 6, le montage du capteur et du boítier électronique avec leur liaison filaire s'effectue par le dessous, une découpe ferme par une trappe 15 les recevant.As shown in Figure 6, the mounting of the sensor and the housing electronics with their wired connection is carried out from below, a cutout closes with a hatch 15 receiving them.

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Palettes palmaires de natation destinées à être fixées aux mains des utilisateurs constituées chacune d'une paroi (1) de forme adaptée sur laquelle repose la main, dotée de moyens (2-3) de fixation, au moins l'une d'entre elles est dotée d'au moins un capteur (4) dont le signal est transmis à un microprocesseur capable de calculer un certain nombre de paramètres qui s'affichent sur un écran de lecture, le microprocesseur, son électronique et l'écran étant portés par la palette, caractérisées en ce que le ou les boutons de commande de marche/arrêt et/ou de sélection sont disposés au niveau du pouce mobile en position sur la palette.Palm palettes for swimming intended to be fixed to the hands of users each consisting of a wall (1) of suitable shape on which hand rest, provided with fixing means (2-3), at least one of them is provided with at least one sensor (4) whose signal is transmitted to a microprocessor capable of calculating a number of parameters which are displayed on a reading screen, the microprocessor, its electronics and the screen being carried by the palette, characterized in that the button (s) of on / off and / or selection control are arranged at the thumb moving in position on the pallet. Palette palmaire de natation selon la revendication 1 caractérisée en ce que l'écran de visualisation (7) des données est disposé latéralement à la main.Palmar swimming paddle according to claim 1 characterized in that the data display screen (7) is arranged laterally to the hand. Palette palmaire de natation selon la revendication 1 caractérisée en ce que le ou les boutons au niveau du pouce mobile sur la palette sont ménagés sur le boítier (6).Palmar swimming paddle according to claim 1 characterized in the button (s) at the movable thumb on the pallet are provided on the housing (6). Palette palmaire selon la revendication 1 caractérisée en ce que la palette déborde le côté de la main opposé au pouce et que cette portion «x» de la palette reçoit le boítier (6).Palmar palmar according to claim 1 characterized in that the pallet extends beyond the side of the hand opposite the thumb and that portion "x" of the pallet receives the housing (6). Plaquettes palmaires selon la revendication 1 caractérisées en ce que la paroi (1) présente un bossage (8) sur lequel appuie la paume de la main et en ce que le bossage (8) reçoit le capteur (4).Palm pads according to claim 1, characterized in that the wall (1) has a boss (8) on which the palm of the hand rests and in that the boss (8) receives the sensor (4). Plaquettes palmaires selon la revendication 1 et l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisées en ce que la paroi (1) présente des lumières et/ou des orifices de passage de l'eau. Palm pads according to claim 1 and any one of previous claims characterized in that the wall (1) has lights and / or water passage holes. Plaquettes palmaires selon la revendication 1 et l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisées en ce que la surface de la paroi (1) est dotée de perçages sur la plus grande partie de sa surface.Palm pads according to claim 1 and any one of previous claims characterized in that the surface of the wall (1) has holes on most of its surface. Plaquettes palmaires selon la revendication 1 et l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisées en ce que les paramètres calculés et mémorisés et /ou visualisés sont : la force des appuis ; le nombre de cycle de bas ; le efforts fournis ; le temps ; les calories brûlées et/ou la température de l'eau et/ou l'analyse de la qualité de l'eau et/ou un pulsmètre.Palm pads according to claim 1 and any one of previous claims characterized in that the calculated parameters and stored and / or displayed are: the force of the supports; the number of cycles of low; the efforts made; time ; calories burned and / or temperature water and / or water quality analysis and / or a pulse meter.
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