EP1020205A1 - Unterwassertrainingsfahrrad - Google Patents

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EP1020205A1
EP1020205A1 EP00830014A EP00830014A EP1020205A1 EP 1020205 A1 EP1020205 A1 EP 1020205A1 EP 00830014 A EP00830014 A EP 00830014A EP 00830014 A EP00830014 A EP 00830014A EP 1020205 A1 EP1020205 A1 EP 1020205A1
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Gianpaolo Bassini
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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
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/06—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
    • A63B22/0605—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
    • 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
    • A63B21/00058—Mechanical means for varying the resistance
    • A63B21/00061—Replaceable resistance units of different strengths, e.g. for swapping
    • 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
    • A63B21/008—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
    • A63B21/0084—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters by moving the surrounding water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
    • A63B2208/03—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player the user being in water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
    • A63B2208/12—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player specially adapted for children
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/05—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment with suction cups
    • A63B2225/055—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment with suction cups used for fixing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/60—Apparatus used in water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2230/00—Measuring physiological parameters of the user
    • A63B2230/04—Measuring physiological parameters of the user heartbeat characteristics, e.g. ECG, blood pressure modulations
    • A63B2230/06—Measuring physiological parameters of the user heartbeat characteristics, e.g. ECG, blood pressure modulations heartbeat rate only

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  • the present invention relates to a sub-aqua bicycle which is particularly suitable for use in swimming pools for water gymnastics including exercise for aesthetic purposes, for warming-up, for relaxing or for rehabilitation and any situations where it is necessary to make movements without working the muscles particularly hard.
  • the aim of the present invention is to solve the problems of the commonly known technique and overcome the lack of equipment by means of a sub-aqua bicycle which allows the user to do exercises in water, exploiting its resistance and beneficial effects.
  • Another aim of the present invention is for it to fit any supporting surface on the bottom of a swimming pool easily.
  • a further aim of the present invention is to make available a bicycle which can be used by children as well as adults of all ages.
  • a still further aim of the present invention is to make available a lightweight, practical and flexible bicycle which will have varying uses in aesthetic, rehabilitative and other fields.
  • a further aim of the present invention is to make available a bicycle which is easy to manufacture and works well.
  • 1 indicates the entire sub-aqua bicycle according to the present invention.
  • the bicycle 1 has a structure 2 comprising a handlebar 3, a casing 4 which supports the saddle 5 and a pair of pedals 6.
  • an anchorage element 7 designed to fix the bike to a supporting surface 8, represented by, for example, the bottom of a swimming pool.
  • the anchorage element 7 comprises a plurality of suckers 7a designed to fix the bicycle firmly to the supporting surface 8 so that it is stable and unmoveable and so that it can be adapted to fit the supporting surface if this latter is sloping or different in some way.
  • the anchorage element 7 comprises a platform 7b to which the structure 2 is fixed and the said platform is designed to be placed on the supporting surface 6. Furthermore, the platform 7b has a plurality of holes 7c designed to fill with water to make it heavier and more stable on the supporting surface 8, as shown in figure 2.
  • the bicycle in question also comprises some means of resistance 9 to the water located on the structure 2 between the pedals 6.
  • the means of resistance 9 are located on a stock 10 which engages with the structure 2 so as to rotate. At each end of the stock 10 is attached a pedal 6.
  • the means of resistance 9 comprise at least one pair of containers 9a designed to fill with water which will not be lost during their movement.
  • the containers 9a are envisaged to provide, when they rotate, resistance to the water which is proportional to their shape, to their frontal section and to the square of the speed with which they move.
  • the containers 9a are substantially cylindrical in form and, similarly, their configuration may also be substantially either bell-shaped or 'spoon-shaped', as shown in figures 3, 4 and 5.
  • the containers 9a In addition to the considerations outlined previously concerning the functions of the containers 9a, which could be valid for any object mounted on the stock 10, the containers 9a mostly exploit the force of gravity applied to the water in which they are contained. More precisely, as the containers rotate, they fill with water and their unusual shape makes it difficult for the water to be lost. Consequently, to move them it is necessary to lift the weight of the water which fills them with a greater physical effort for the user.
  • the bicycle in question is fitted with a saddle 5 whose height is adjustable so that it can be adapted to the different heights of the users.
  • the pedals 6 are fitted with clips 6a so that the user's foot cannot slip and will move continuously and regularly.
  • the sub-aqua bicycle also has a handlebar 3 fitted with a heart rate monitor 3a which checks the user's pulse constantly and makes it possible to establish the correct pedalling rhythm accurately for every type of exercise the user wishes to engage in.
  • a heart rate monitor 3a which checks the user's pulse constantly and makes it possible to establish the correct pedalling rhythm accurately for every type of exercise the user wishes to engage in.
  • increasing the rhythm will increase the resistance and, depending on the pulse rate signalled by the heart rate monitor 3a, the user will be able to increase or decrease the pedalling rhythm in order to remain within a range which is both suitable and correct for the type of exercise chosen or the requirements of person using it.
  • the sub-aqua bicycle may have a handlebar 3 which can make an oscillatory movement envisaged to allow the user's arms to move too.
  • the sub-aqua bicycle according to the present invention is manufactured in a waterproof material and it is designed to operate when fully immersed in water from a resting position, in which it is not used, to an operative condition in which the user is seated on the saddle 5 and grasping the handlebar 3, after having placed his feet in the special pedal clips, begins to pedal and, moving the means of resistance 9, makes a physical effort.
  • the sub-aqua bicycle when in the resting position, is inactive.
  • the user can connect the heart rate monitor to check his pulse rate.
  • the user can begin to pedal and in doing so collect water in the containers of the means of resistance.
  • the movement of the bicycle by the user is carried out in a cool and relaxing environment, exploiting the natural and gentle resistance of the water and not an artificial resistance.
  • the turbulence produced by the movement leads to and causes a sort of micro-massage which activates the circulation in the very place where it is most jeopardised and difficult, a condition which does not occur in the air.
  • the dispersion of body heat into the water is better than the dispersion into the air and so the working of the muscle masses takes place in optimal conditions.
  • the bicycle has a saddle whose height is adjustable so it can be used by adults, young people and children.
  • the bicycle according to the present invention can also be used for rehabilitative therapy as well as by elderly people because of the particularly gentle movements.
  • the bicycle in question has a remarkably simple structure and is easy to use, also because of the simplicity of the elements which make up its structure.
  • the bicycle is lightweight, very practical, efficient and can be adapted for various uses, for example, in gymnastics for aesthetic or rehabilitative purposes.

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IT1999MN000003A IT1314368B1 (it) 1999-01-18 1999-01-18 Bicicletta subacquea

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AT (1) ATE341374T1 (de)
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DK (1) DK1020205T3 (de)
ES (1) ES2273659T3 (de)
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WO2003084615A1 (en) 2002-04-05 2003-10-16 Egidio Renna Improved bath and apparatus therefor
WO2006072156A1 (en) * 2005-01-07 2006-07-13 Sahinco Ind. Com. E Representações Ltda Apparatus for in-water exercises
EP1719547A1 (de) * 2005-05-06 2006-11-08 Magi Fabrizio Struktur eines gymnastischen Wassertanks
EP1719489A1 (de) * 2005-05-04 2006-11-08 Stefano Tomatis Vorrichtung für Übungen im Wasser
WO2007081294A1 (en) * 2005-09-16 2007-07-19 Peter Florjancic Plane elements for under-water fitness
WO2010025782A1 (de) * 2008-09-08 2010-03-11 Eurotramp Trampoline - Kurt Hack Gmbh Unterwassertrampolin
FR2942727A1 (fr) * 2009-03-09 2010-09-10 Mathieu Nicolas Perie Pedalier pour velo aquatique
EP2316537A1 (de) * 2009-10-29 2011-05-04 Uwe Schlünz Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung eines variablen hydrodynamischen Widerstands und Trainingsgerät mit einer solchen Vorrichtung
WO2016051216A1 (ru) * 2014-09-24 2016-04-07 Моника МУРИНАИ Комбинированный аппарат для водного фитнеса и терапии
WO2017013659A1 (en) * 2015-07-21 2017-01-26 Ventura Asaf Avraham Training apparatus
FR3062312A1 (fr) * 2017-01-30 2018-08-03 La Maison De La Piscine Pedalier de gymnastique subaquatique en position debout sans selle ni maintien des mains

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WO2003084615A1 (en) 2002-04-05 2003-10-16 Egidio Renna Improved bath and apparatus therefor
WO2006072156A1 (en) * 2005-01-07 2006-07-13 Sahinco Ind. Com. E Representações Ltda Apparatus for in-water exercises
US7510513B2 (en) 2005-01-07 2009-03-31 Sahinco Ind. Com. E Representacoes Ltda Apparatus for in-water exercises
EP1719489A1 (de) * 2005-05-04 2006-11-08 Stefano Tomatis Vorrichtung für Übungen im Wasser
WO2006117594A1 (en) * 2005-05-04 2006-11-09 Stefano Tomatis Station for gymnastics in water
EP1719547A1 (de) * 2005-05-06 2006-11-08 Magi Fabrizio Struktur eines gymnastischen Wassertanks
WO2007081294A1 (en) * 2005-09-16 2007-07-19 Peter Florjancic Plane elements for under-water fitness
WO2010025782A1 (de) * 2008-09-08 2010-03-11 Eurotramp Trampoline - Kurt Hack Gmbh Unterwassertrampolin
FR2942727A1 (fr) * 2009-03-09 2010-09-10 Mathieu Nicolas Perie Pedalier pour velo aquatique
EP2316537A1 (de) * 2009-10-29 2011-05-04 Uwe Schlünz Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung eines variablen hydrodynamischen Widerstands und Trainingsgerät mit einer solchen Vorrichtung
WO2016051216A1 (ru) * 2014-09-24 2016-04-07 Моника МУРИНАИ Комбинированный аппарат для водного фитнеса и терапии
WO2017013659A1 (en) * 2015-07-21 2017-01-26 Ventura Asaf Avraham Training apparatus
FR3062312A1 (fr) * 2017-01-30 2018-08-03 La Maison De La Piscine Pedalier de gymnastique subaquatique en position debout sans selle ni maintien des mains

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ATE341374T1 (de) 2006-10-15
ES2273659T3 (es) 2007-05-16
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PT1020205E (pt) 2007-01-31
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