EP1614618A1 - Components system of a buoyant seat - Google Patents

Abstract

Swimming- or bathing apparatus includes a ring shaped inner swim body with access for at least one person, a ring shape outer swim body producing buoyancy for the inner body. The outer swim body either encloses the inner body or surrounds the inner body in plan view. A connecting apparatus connects the inner body to the oter body and a holding arrangement (05b) is connected to the swim bodies within the access area.

Description

INTRODUCTION / PRIOR ART

• 1st component buoyancy system: cross sections, outlines
  • 1.1 arrangement of the air chambers; Cross sections, profiles, outlines
  • 1.2 Conicity of the float in longitudinal section
  • 1.3 Direct water access through stretched, almost horizontal body position
  • 1.4 Two- and multi-seat swimming seat
  • 1.5 floats
• 2. Component connection system: fittings, suspensions, locks
  • 2.1 Fittings: Rocker arm fitting
  • 2.2 Fittings: deep hook on seat pants, versions, combination with body-holding system
  • 2.3 suspensions: individually, in pairs, encircling; fixed / adjustable / elastic
  • 2.4 Locks: on the suspension, on the seat pants
• 3rd component body retention system
  • 3.1 Deep seat pants (upper edge at chest height, all-round body support, height adjustment according to the tilt / edge principle or by lacing
  • 3.2. Low seat pants with reserve buoyancy in the upper edge
  • 3.3 Semi-rigid, universal top edge profile with piping grooves or integrated eyelets
  • 3.4 Self-adjusting inner pants for suspenders

introduction

The floating seat with chest-deep seat pants is related to the patent application 103 05 304.2 "Badefloß module system" from 10.02. 2003, however, is preferably focused on the use of the bath float as a pure float seat. The background and the basic objectives of the invention are identical to those of the above-mentioned. Patent application. The inventive developments presented herein are directed to improvements aimed at increasing safety and enhancing usability for at least one of the three system complexes: buoyancy system, body-retention system, connection system.

• Form und Lagestabilität bei Ausfall einer Haupt-Luftkammer
• Lösungen zur Optimierung der Schwerpunktlage
• Lösungen zur Erleichterung der Trennung im Fall der Kenterung
• allseitige Körperabstützung unabhängig von den Luftkammern des Schwimmkörpers
• Reserveauftrieb nach Kenterung

As advantageous safety aspects can be mentioned:

• Shape and position stability in case of failure of a main air chamber
• Solutions for optimizing the center of gravity
• Solutions to facilitate separation in case of capsizing
• all-round body support independent of the air chambers of the float
• Reserve buoyancy after capsizing

State of the art

Floating seat as a raft-type, inflatable or solid floating body according to DIN EN 13138-3 without drive mechanism with a ring-shaped or frame-shaped structure of the load-bearing structure for the passive-seated admission of a child in the open interior. Floats and positioned in the interior body holding device form a fixed, firmly connected unit. The user's body support is effected by the inflatable body (float) which encloses it relatively narrowly. For inflatable structures, buoyancy is provided in several air chambers for safety reasons. Predominant are circumferential, immediately adjacent and large overlapping double air chambers.

In addition to the floating seats as Schwimmlemhilfen consist of water toys according to the same constructive pattern, but with different purpose and in imaginative forms for one or more person.

1st component buoyancy system: arrangement of the air chambers of the float; Cross sections, outlines (Drawing set 1, drawing 1.1, sheets 1 to 4)

According to the state of the art, in the case of inflatable floats buoyancy is provided in several air chambers for safety reasons. Predominant are in each form far overlapping double-air chambers. The problem here is the mutual pressure influencing the adjacent air chambers when a chamber fails and the complete pressure loss in this chamber often leads to significant pressure reduction in a remaining adjacent chamber. Since in flexible inflated structures the pressure is the deciding factor for the dimensional stability of the float, either the shape of the float collapses or the fittings held in place by pressure collapse, sag and lose their function and safety. In both cases, the pressure loss in a chamber results in instability of the overall system in terms of its shape and position with adverse effects for the user. The safety standard DIN EN 13138-3 requires floating stability even if any main air chamber fails.

• a) die überlappende "Nachbarschaft" der Luftkammern wird aufgehoben oder auf ein Mindestmaß reduziert, welches relevante gegenseitige Druckbeeinflussung ausschließt, indem die umlaufenden Luftkammern nebeneinander angeordnet werden (Abb. 1.3 ...1.9)
• b) die Anbringung der Halteeinrichtung, vorzugsweise Beschläge oder ein Boden, für die Befestigung des Verbindungssystems zum Körperhaltesystem oder einfach nur zum Auflegen des Körperhaltesystems wird an Positionen angeordnet und so gesichert (Brücke, 64), dass die Lageveränderung beispielsweise eines Beschlages bei Ausfall einer Luftkammer minimiert wird (Zeichnung 1.1, Abb. 1... 1.2. und Abb. 1.14 ... 1.16 ; Zeichnung 2. 1, Blatt 18, Abb. 2.1.4) .
• c) Soll aus konstruktiven Gründen eine Kammer-in-der-Kammer-Lösung (Abb. 1.1; 1.2) angestrebt werden, vermeidet die Erfindung die technisch verbreiteste Lösung, nämlich die Halbierung des Querschnittes durch eine Trennwand in Oben-Unten- oder Rechts Links-Konfiguration bei erheblicher Überlappung. Stattdessen werden zwei umlaufende Luftkammern so ineinander gelegt und die Aufblasreihenfolge bestimmt, dass die äußre Kammer die innere umhüllt, das Flächenverhältnis vorzugsweise ca. 1:1 1 beträgt und die Innenkammer mit der Hüllkammer an den Stellen eine konstruktive feste Verbindungszone aufweist (Verschweißung), wo lasttragende Beschläge Kräfte in den aufgeblasenen Schwimmkörper einleiten. Als Folge wird jedes Beschlagfundament immer von beiden Kammern zugleich gestützt (s. Z1.1, Blatt 1, Abb. 1.1). Lageverschiebungen durch Absacken, Abknicken etc. werden weitgehend reduziert. Die Aufblasfolge lautet: 1. Voller Druck auf die von der Hüllkammer geschützte Innenkammer. 2. Nachblasen der Hüllkammer. Im Hinblick auf Beschläge für das Körperhaltesystem sind am Innenrand umlaufenden Systeme, z.B. Bindeschürze, relativ unanfällig gegen Druckverlust. Hinsichtlich punktuell Kraft einleitender Systeme ist der tiefe Haken (44) besonders geeignet.

According to the invention, several problem-solving variants are offered:

• (a) the overlapping "neighborhood" of the air chambers shall be suspended or reduced to a minimum, which excludes relevant mutual pressure, by arranging the circulating air chambers side by side (Fig 1.3 ... 1, 9)
• b) the attachment of the holding device, preferably fittings or a floor, for the attachment of the connection system to the body support system or just for placing the body support system is placed in positions and secured (bridge, 64) that the change in position, for example Hardware is minimized in case of failure of an air chamber (drawing 1.1, Fig. 1 ... 1.2 and Fig. 1.14 ... 1.16, drawing 2. 1, sheet 18, Fig. 2.1.4).
• c) If, for structural reasons, a chamber-in-the-chamber solution (Fig. 1, 1 , 1.2) is desired, the invention avoids the technically most common solution, namely the halving of the cross section through a partition in top-bottom or Right left configuration with considerable overlap. Instead, two circumferential air chambers are placed inside each other and the Aufblasreihenfolge determines that the outer chamber encloses the inner, the area ratio is preferably about 1: 1 1 and the inner chamber with the enveloping chamber at the points a constructive fixed connection zone (welding), where load-bearing fittings introduce forces into the inflated float. As a result, each foundation is always supported by both chambers at the same time ( see Z1.1, Sheet 1, Fig. 1.1). Shifts in position due to sagging, kinking etc. are largely reduced. The sequence of inflation is: 1. Full pressure on the inner chamber protected by the envelope. 2. Nachblasen the shell chamber. With regard to fittings for the body-holding system, peripheral systems, eg binding apron, on the inner edge are relatively insusceptible to pressure loss. With regard to selective force inducing systems, the deep hook (44) is particularly suitable.

The juxtaposition of the air chambers results in the same internal width to a broadening of the float. This circumstance, however, benefits the static floating stability. At the same time, the diameter of the air chambers can be kept smaller, which reduces the "visual barrier" for the user with low center of gravity. The new form of the air chamber arrangement allows extensive freedom of design with regard to the diameter of the individual chambers and their position to each other.

1.1.1 cross sections (drawing set Z1 , drawing 1, 1 , sheets 1 ... 4)

Cross-section pairings of the adjacent air chambers show the drawing 1.1 sheet 1, which is still assumed here by circumferentially consistent cross-sections. The choice of suitable mating is considerably extended, it is selectable depending on the overall design of the float and the suspension system.

1.1.2 Outlines (Drawing set Z1, drawing 1.3, sheets 6 ... 9)

The various outline shapes of the floating body according to the invention, in contrast to conventional shapes, a longitudinal extension of the floating body or of the floating body interior. The longitudinal extension, in principle, but also the other ground plan shapes, can or may be associated with a tapered in the direction of the user outline shape. The lift distribution in relation to the position of the user is harmonized (approximate equivalence of the volumes). Advantage: In the interior of the float, directly in front of the chest of the user creates free access to the water.

1.2 Conicity of the float in longitudinal section (Drawing 1.2, Sheet 5, Fig. 1.2.1 f)

A deep center of gravity of the user in the overall system is desirable for reasons of swimming stability. The problem here is that circulating air chambers in constructions that are based on the prior art, prove to be a visual barrier for the user. The purpose of the floating seat, namely to promote familiarity with the water (see DIN EN 13138-3), is counteracted insofar as the toddler (user) finds himself in an environment of Kunstofffienien in which it is due to the normative specification of high swimming stability lost the physical and visual contact with the water. The invention therefore provides, in addition to the extended interior (water access below) as an option to taper the float in cross-section forward (conicity, Fig. 1.2.1), thereby lowering the air chamber barrier in the direction.

1.3 Direct water access through extended float, extended interior, possibility of nearly lying (floating) position

The swimming seat is to serve the habituation of children to the water. In addition, the contact with the water and the ability to move should be as intense as possible. Due to the high requirements of DIN EN 13138-3 for floating stability, however, the opposite effect can be observed. Volumes and dimensions of floating seats increase. Thus, the user experiences more and more plastic in the immediate surrounding area and less and less water. Not even the hands can reach over the edge, water is barely visible from the child's position. Water contact is limited to the lower body area and is separated by the tightly enclosing barrier floating seat of more active experiences. In addition, a desirably low center of gravity collides with the large-volume air chambers, which are a visual barrier.

The invention includes, in addition to the conicity of the air chambers another feature that the contact with the water at the same time high floating stability, namely a likewise optional longitudinal extension of the float, through which the access to water from the outside of the floating seat is moved to its interior (see Z1 .3, leaves 6 ... 9).

The interior can be increased in particular in the longitudinal direction so far that the lost water contact is recovered outside the float in the interior of the chest of the child. That is, the child can experience water with all senses and all limbs and is at the same time secured. It creates a directly accessible "paddling pool" within the float in immediate access. As a body support module comes in particular for this construction variant, the seat pants (05 a ... c) in question, which is designed so deep and upholstered on the upper edge, that the body support on all sides and anatomically correct position, at the level of the nipples guaranteed (s. Drawing set 3, esp. Fig. 3.1 6, page 35).

An extension of the interior space in the transverse direction adapted to the body dimensions of the user groups facilitates group formation in connection with the separated body retention system, i. In a constant buoyancy body retention systems can be hung for at least two user levels. The variety of uses increases with decreasing costs.

The longitudinal extension of the interior also allows another possible body position, namely a nearly lying, according to the requirements of active swimming learning. It can be taken when the seat pants (05, 06) are equipped with a suitable two-point suspension, which "hangs up" the user almost horizontally within the interior. The passively usable floating seat becomes a partially and fully active swimming aid (drawing 1.3, sheet 9).

1.4 multi-seat swimming seat (73b)

Another advantage of the invention, in which the body-holding system is completely separate from the buoyancy system, lies in the constructive relief of two- and multi-seat baths / swim seats, with all other advantages mentioned above largely retained. The drawing 1.4, leaves 10 ... 15 show corresponding solutions. In the forms based on a hexagon or octagon, a modular design is possible, the unitary basic modules of which are then combined to form a "three-seater" or "four-seater", etc. with suitable joining techniques.

1.5 floats

The floats are preferably inflatable. In principle, however, it would also be possible to form the floats as solid bodies, either as porous bodies, for example as foamed bodies, or else as solid bodies with shaped hollow chambers.

2. Component connection system: holding device, suspensions, locks (Drawing set Z2, drawing 2.1, pages 16 to 31) 2.1 Fittings: Rocker arm fitting (Drawing 2. 1, sheets 16 ... 20)

• a) der Kipphebelbeschlag (65, am Schwimmkörper / am Hosenoberrand) (2.1, Blatt 16... 20)
• b) der tiefe Haken (44, am Schwimmkörper / Hosenoberrand) (Zeichnung 2.1, Blätter 20...22)

The body-holding system is loosely connected to the float via the connection system. The connection system - suspension of the respective seat pants - consists of a holding device connected to the floats, preferably fittings which are fixed to the float, and a holding device connected to the body-holding system, preferably fittings which are fastened to the body-holding system (in each case high frequency welding, gluing, clamping etc.) and band or cord systems of solid or elastic type. As fittings, in particular two new types of fittings are introduced according to the invention:

• a) the rocker arm fitting (65, on the float / on the upper edge of the pants) (2.1, sheet 16 ... 20)
• b) the deep hook (44, at the float / upper edge of the pants) (drawing 2.1, sheets 20 ... 22)

The rocker arm fitting forms a closed eyelet when the suspension is subjected to downward loads, but opens automatically when the direction of pull is reversed (tilting). Due to the length of its eyelet (slot-like) and the design of the storage of the B-arm, the train reversal takes place only after a determinable long movement distance of the suspension. Is an unintentional detachment of the suspension from the hook as long as reliably determined and avoided (s. Z2. 1, page 17, Kenterungssequenzen a) to h)).

The rocker arm fitting consists of a foundation plate, preferably welding plate, a slotted bearing block and two movably connected cranked lever arms, arm A and arm B. The pivotally connected at the lower end arms form a U-shaped, articulated arrangement in which the arm A with its upper End in the slotted bearing block is pivotally mounted on a bolt. The upper end of arm B is without fixed storage loose below arm A also between the webs of the slotted bearing block. The bearing block closes in the pivoted state, the otherwise open end of the U-shaped arms A / B. The interior space between the arms (long eyelet) is opened by swing / unfold accessible. The suspension (lacing, strap) can be inserted. For this purpose, the arms A / B are pivoted out of the bearing block, inserted the lacing and then swung the Kipphebelarme back to the closed position. In the use position, the arms or the suspension forces are directed more or less downwards.

In the event of a capsize, ie a 180 ° rotation, swing the rocker arms automatically (train reversal) from the bearing block, the U-shaped "hook" opens and the lower lever B swings, now free from the lock in the bearing block to the lower Hinge point at the end of lever arm A in an extended position. The suspension (lacing, strap, etc.) is released (Fig. 2.1.2, page 17).

Analogously, but in the opposite direction, the toggle fitting works when it is attached to the upper edge of the seat pants. The rocker arms A / B are directed upwards.

There are always at least three Kipphebelbeschläge in symmetrical distribution to

Insert (see Z2.1, page 19).

2.2 Fittings: Low hook on the seat pants, versions, combination with body- holding systems (see Z2.2, sheets 20 ... 22)

The deep hook (44) is of particular importance in the suspension system, because this hook in combination with a lacing system represents the simplest and most versatile form of support. The danger of unintentional unhooking of the lacing up out of the hook is avoided by its special features. Deep and resilient stop at the upper end (ball writing clip) of the deep hook ensure secure retention of the body retention system. In case of failure of an air chamber, the hook only sags downwards, but always keeps its holding function. In capsizing, he releases the body-holding system.

• a) tiefer Haken am Schwimmkörper, hervorstehend oder im Schwimmkörper versenkt angebracht (s. Z2.2, Abb. 2.2.2, 2.2.4 und 2.2.6, 2.2.7, 2.2. s, Blatt 20f), Haken nach oben offen bzw. leicht federnd anliegend
• b) tiefer Haken in Kombination mit der Sitzhose (44a) in Z2.2, Abb. 2.2.1; 2.2.3, 2.2.5, Blatt 20f und Z3.1, Abb. 3.1.3, Blatt 32), wobei der tiefe Haken in leicht abgewandelter Form an der Sitzhose (Oberrand) angebracht wird. Die Öffnung des Hakens ist dann nach unten gerichtet.

The deep hook is best combined with the very secure seat pants, but can also accommodate all other "suspended" body-holding system modules. In the context of the invention, in addition to other partial applications of the hook, the following variants (solution packages) are favored:

• a) deep hook on the float, protruding or sunk into the float (see Z2.2, Fig. 2.2.2, 2.2.4 and 2.2.6, 2.2.7, 2.2. s, page 20f) , hook open at the top or slightly springy fitting
• b) deep hook in combination with the seat pants (44a) in Z2.2, Fig. 2 . 2 . 1 ; 2.2.3, 2 . 2 . 5 , page 20f and Z3.1, Fig. 3.1.3, page 32), wherein the deep hook in slightly modified form on the seat pants (top edge) is attached. The opening of the hook is then directed downwards.

2.3 suspensions: individually, in pairs, encircling; fixed / adjustable / elastic

As suspension elements for the breast-deep seat pants hanging freely in the float, flexible laces of suitable diameter or straps and straps are used. The material is highly flexible in its nature and suitable for water use. Preference is given to synthetic materials. In elastic design of the suspension adjusting mechanisms can be omitted. In Rundschnurgummi- or flat rubber suspensions, the elasticity of the rubber is so matched with the body weight / buoyancy that set under load sufficiently accurate body positions (center of gravity). An additional correction fitting can be provided. The locking or adjustment fittings are located on the float, on the suspension, on the seat pants or more of these components.

• a) Vierfache Einzelaufhängungen, Verstellung/Arretierung je einzeln 4-mal (s Z2.3, Abb. 2.3.1 bis 2.3.4, Blatt 23 und Abb. 2.4. 7, Blatt 31)
• b) Paarweise Aufhängungen, Verstellung/Arretierung paarig, je vorne/ hinten (Z2.4, Abb. 2.4.6, Blatt 31)
• c) Umlaufende Gesamtaufhängung mit vier Schlaufen, Verstellung/Arretierung einmal zentral (s. Z2.4,Abb. 2.4.5, Blatt 31)

The suspensions may, in principle, be made as follows, regardless of shape and material:

• a) Quadruple individual suspensions , adjustment / locking individually 4 times (s Z2.3, Fig. 2.3.1 to 2.3.4, page 23 and Fig. 2.4.7, page 31)
• b) Pairwise suspensions, adjustment / locking in pairs, each front / rear (Z2. 4, Fig. 2.4.6, sheet 31)
• c) Circumferential overall suspension with four loops, adjustment / locking once centrally (see Z2.4, Fig. 2.4.5, page 31)

A particular advantage of the embodiments a) and b) (sheet 31) is to be able to influence the seat tilt in addition to the height adjustment so targeted.
The advantage of embodiment c) is that only one adjusting and locking fitting is needed and handling is simplified.

2.3.1 Lockings: on the floating body, on the suspension, on the seat pants (see Z2.3 and Z2.4, leaves 23 ... 31)

The suspensions for the body retention system are stepped or infinitely adjustable. For the purpose of stepless height creation, the invention includes suitable adjustment fittings and detents that operate on the principle of clamping (wedge / spring pressure) and non-positively serve to fix a set height position.

For the purpose of the stepped height adjustment, the cords (11, highly elastic plastic injection-molded parts) are equipped with thickenings at specific intervals, which grip into profiled closures and lock in a form-fitting manner (see Fig. 2.3.12ff, sheets 27ff and Z2.4 Fig. 2) 4.1 ... 2.4.4)

2.3.2 Locking on the floating body (see Z2.3, Fig. 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.4, sheet 23)

All suspensions and detents usable and illustrated for this purpose correspond to the state of the art

2.3.3 Locking during suspension (see Z2.3, sheet 23, Fig. 2.3.3 and Fig. 2.3.5 ... 2, 3, 12 , sheets 24 ... 26)

The majority of usable and illustrated in the context of the invention locks correspond to the prior art. However, the sleeve fitting (74) in (Z3 Fig. 2, 3, 15 , 2.3.16) is claimed to be novel and worthy of protection, which can be used in a horizontal as well as in a vertical position and with its large contact surface (horizontal use) accommodates thin film materials.

2.4 Lock on the seat pants (see Z2.4, sheets 30 ... 31)

All suspensions and detents usable and illustrated for this purpose correspond to the state of the art.

3rd component body support system: chest-deep seat pants and their subcomponents

• die brusttiefe Sitzhose mit Zick-Zack-Schnürung (05b/05a, offen/geschlossen) (s. Z 3.1; Abb. 3.1.1,-3 1.3; Blatt 32)
• die brusttiefe Sitzhose (05c) mit Kipp-Rand (oben/mittig) (s. Z3.1, Abb. 3.1.4 ... 3.1.7, Blätter 32... 36)

According to the invention, two special seat pants are introduced as a body-support system:

• the breast-deep seat pants with zig-zag lacing (05b / 05a, open / closed) (see Z 3. 1 , Fig. 3.1.1, -3 1.3, page 32)
• the breast-deep seat pants (05c) with tilting edge (top / middle) (see Z3.1, Fig. 3.1.4 ... 3, 1, 7 , sheets 32 ... 36)

In both cases, the reversible upper edges of the seat pants can be equipped with buoyant foam / inflatable profiles and can be combined with a variety of suspensions and detents.

3.1 Breast-deep seat pants: zig-zag lacing; Tipping edge

An advantageous feature is the depth of the pants, which is chosen so that the body-supporting effect is given circumferentially and at an appropriate height (chest height). The body support of the user is thus achieved independently of the air chambers of the float (see drawing 3.1, Fig. 3.1.6, page 35). She is laid in the seat pants. The body-holding system can be hung freely and easily separable (capsule) in the interior of the float. It is - apart from the buoyancy - independent of the float. The height adjustment to the different body sizes of a user's year is about the zig-zag lacing (see German Utility Model 200 19 162.4, floating seat with separable seat element of 19. 04. 2001 and patent application 103 05 304.2 "Badefloß module system" of 10.02.2003) or that tilting edge principle achieved in cooperation with the variable suspension. An otherwise only waist-high pants is not capable of one to provide secure body support. Here, the supporting air chambers must be brought close to the body of the user.

3.1.1 Breast-deep trousers with zig-zag lacing (open / closed)

According to the German patent application 103 05 304.2 "Badefloß module system" from 10.02. 2003, the zig-zag lacing is designed open, ie there is a separation of the pants in an upper and a lower part. In addition, here the zig-zag lacing of the height adjustment because of the special depth of the pants (05a) are mounted so that it runs between two suitably spaced, circumferential perforated webs and the intermediate material continuously gathers, but not interrupts (s. Z3.1, sheet 1).

3.1.2 Breast-deep trousers with tipping edge (top / middle)

The tipping edge consists of a semi-elastic, oval to circular encircling plastic flat profile (see Z3, Fig.3.1.4, page 33), preferably oval profile. Its elasticity and dimensioning are such that it can be intentionally twisted with a certain amount of force. Since it is firmly connected to the material of the pants (textile / film etc.), each tilt causes a piecewise "rolling" or a reduction in the seat depth. Once overturned (caught) it comes to a self-locking, which can be solved only by renewed effort with twisting effect. If the tipping edge (profile) is not attached to the upper edge of the trousers, but approximately in the middle of the course, the same mechanism causes a double winder effect (see drawing 3.1, sheet 5) . The upper edge is then free as a result of the central position of the tipping edge profile, even at this adjustment principle reserve buoyancy on the upper edge of the trouser, so at chest level to install. The Kipprand principle has the advantage of being very simple and getting along without any lacing or other fittings. The suspension is carried out so that the upper portion of the pants at appropriate locations vertical slots (78) has (see Z3.1, sheet 33f) , which extend down to the lower edge of the tipping edge profile and correspond in depth to the desired adjustment. Of the Twisting / twisting process can be carried out with threaded or otherwise fastened lacing (suspension). A notch in the tipping edge profile, where the lacing of the suspension acts, ensures its secure fit (irreversibility). By slitting the underlying material remains the

Notch also always accessible and effective when winding up. The notch is preferably arranged in a reinforced area of the tipping edge.

3.2 Breast-deep seat pants with reserve buoyancy in the upper edge

If the seat pants are to be equipped with body-bound buoyancy (safety reserve after capsizing), this is done on the upper edge of the pants and the suspenders (10). All around foam (68) or inflation profiles (69) are integrated into the upper edge (Z3.2, page 37ff). In addition to the correct position and effect in terms of swimming physics, namely at chest height and adequately dimensioned, this circumferential buoyancy bead simultaneously provides a comfortable body padding, especially when bending over and playing with hands and arms in the interior "paddling pool" in front of the chest.
The breast-deep trousers with reserve buoyancy are preferably equipped with suspenders to ensure the body bondage of the reserve buoyancy, which in turn can be self-inflating (see 103 05 304.2 "Badefloss Module System" of 10.02.2003). Advantageous is a circumferential buoyancy on the upper edge of the trouser (see Z3.2, page 39; 4o ) or at least close to the upper edge of the pants. Both buoyancy sources preferably provide sufficient emergency reserve buoyancy to keep the user afloat regardless of the actual buoyancy. However, the attachment of the reserve buoyancy at the circumferential upper edge of the trouser in connection with the generous space conditions due to the extended interior alone already allows the positioning of sufficient volume.

3.3 Semi-rigid top edge profile with piping grooves (connection to the modular system)

Another design possibility of the upper edge of the seat pants is the use of a semi-rigid upper edge profile (12, 12a / 13) (molded part, extruded part) with a stretched, preferably oval cross-section, which is preferably also shaped in the contour of the body oval. The semi-rigid consistency allows for conformal deformation in a backrest of the user's body. In the cross-section a maximum of three circumferential Kederrillen are formed (see Z33, sheet 42 ges.). Two of the piping grooves lie on top of each other on the outside of the profile, a Kederrille centered on the inside. The outer grooves serve to accommodate suspensions, the inner groove takes on as a piping shaped upper edge of the seat pants, which is fed into the Kederrille (25). When executing all three piping grooves, this oval top edge profile can be used universally for several construction variants. Concentrating on a particular version of the seat pants or their suspension, the number of Kederrillen can be reduced (drawing 3.3, sheet 42 universal / minimal, sheet 44).

For the attachment (snapping) of preferably four deep hooks on the seat pants semi-rigid consistency of the upper edge profile (43) provides a sufficiently solid base (see drawing 3.3, sheet 44). The deep hooks are designed somewhat like the clip (spring clip) of a ballpoint pen and work like this with the opening down. When the train reverses (capsule) they release the body-holding system.

With the use of this upper edge profile, an optional connection to the Badefloß module system of the patent application (see page 1) is prepared (see Figure 3.3, Sheet 4s, any replacement), because on the oval upper edge profile, a support frame according to the invention can be placed.

If the oval upper edge profile is extended downwards by a circumferential bridge, the zigzag lacing of the divided seat pants can be pulled directly into the laces of this bridge. Top edge profile with lace (see Z3.3, Fig. 3.3.4, page 45), lacing and seat bottom are then the complete seat pants. The suspension is fastened in the upper Kederrille or in additional openings in the Schnürsteg. In the lower, outer Kederrille turn a circulating buoyancy can be fed with piping. The description shows the universal use of this profile. It is of particular interest to allow multiple uses or to keep design options / developments open to the overall product.

3.4 Self-adjusting inner trousers for suspenders with buoyancy reserve for one size of outer seat trousers (drawing 3.4, figs 3 , 4, 1 ... 3.4.2)

If lifting suspenders are to be used, these should be positioned as low as possible on the back of the seat pants in order to have effective length, ie buoyancy volume. An attachment only on the upper edge of the seat pants would also be disadvantageous because due to the unit width of the seat pants in the case of the smallest user of a user's age a considerable gap (29 mm id body depth / 40 mm id body width, each 5.% to 95.% of a one-year old child , the three-year-old child 32/42 mm) between the body and the edge of the pants would bridge, which would affect the secure fit of the braces seat. The attachment of the example, inflatable suspenders inside, however, causes an elastically padded filling this gap and mitigated in addition to the positive impact on the reserve volume at the same time the problem of fit with one size of the seat pants. If the seat pants are worn by the largest possible user, the suspenders are more compressed inside the seat pants.
An inner pair of trousers consisting of a loose triangular front part and a slightly larger rear part will adapt to any body height and body height if these front / back parts are not joined (see drawing 3.4, page 47) . The buoyancy-enhancing suspenders are attached to the upper edges of these inner pants, which are located low in the seat pants. That is, over a certain distance, the suspenders run inside the seat pants between the body and inside of the seat pants. This inner pants, with suitable design - cushioning material - also fulfill the function of a seat cushion and thus make the entire seat contact area comfortable (see Z3 4 Leaf. 47). If these inner pants should be avoided for cost reasons, the suspenders are already attached within the seat pants just above the buttocks area or even as running around the whole body (see drawing 3.4, sheet 47, 48) arranged, but attached to the "inner bottom" of the seat pants. If a circulating buoyancy body is integrated into the upper edge of the seat pants, the attachment of the suspenders advantageously additionally fixes its position to approximately chest height, in order to ensure a further of the advantages of the deep seat pants, namely the reliable positioning of reserve buoyancy in the upper part of the body (chest) even after capsizing and getting away from the seat.

4. Inventive features that are advantageous individually and in combination: Buoyancy system / Float

• a) Konische Form des Schwimmkörpers, Verjüngung nach vom (Sicht über Rand)
• b) Erweiterung, Längsstreckung des Schwimmkörper-Innenraums
• c) Doppel-/ Mehrsitzer-Badefloß, Formen, Dimensionen

Arrangement of the air chambers of the outer floating body, fittings, outline shapes

• a) Conical shape of the float, rejuvenation after from (view over edge)
• b) Extension, longitudinal extension of the float body interior
• c) double / multi-seater bath raft, shapes, dimensions

connection system

• d) Rocker arm fitting: on the float, on the seat pants
• e) Deep hook: on the float, on the seat pants
• f) New solutions for the suspension of the body retention system
• g) Locking fittings for stepped / stepless height adjustment, sleeve fitting
• h) lines / bands / cords, suspension forms, elastic suspension (stepped, stepless, weight-dependent elastic self-adaptation)

Body holding system

• i) Breast-deep seat pants, height adjustment by covered / open lacing or by tipping, tilting top / middle
• j) Breast-deep seat pants with reserve buoyancy on the upper edge, top of the trousers inflatable / made of foam or in the piping groove of the upper edge profile
• retracted float, use with buoyant suspenders k) Semi-rigid, universally applicable upper edge profile with Kederrillen, with / without Bindesteg
• l) Inside and outside self-adjusting inner pants to accommodate the suspenders with / without buoyancy reserve in one size of the outer seat pants

• allein ein (äußerer) oder mehrere den Körper des Benutzers nur weiträumig umfassende(r) Schwimmkörper das Auftriebssystem bildet oder bilden
• die diesen äußeren Schwimmkörper bildende(n) Luftkammer(n):
  • a) unmittelbar nebeneinander angeordnet, aber durch einen schmalen Foliensteg miteinander verbunden sind und dieser Foliensteg an den Aufhängepunkten des Körperhaltesystems mehrere Öffnungen (Löcher) aufweist (Z1.1, Abb. 1.3.- 1.5,-Blatt 1, Abb. 1.10,- Blatt 2),
  • b) ohne Steg direkt, aber nahezu ohne Überlappung aneinander stoßen (Z1.1, Abb. 1.8; 1.9)
  • c) mit geringfügiger Überlappung, nicht mehr als 10% des Umfangs, miteinander verbunden sind (Z1.1, Abb_1.13; Blatt 2),
  • d) die Luftkammern ineinander liegen und ihre Verbindungsstelle (umlaufende/partielle Schweißnaht) variierend immer dorthin gelegt ist, wo die Beschläge des Körperhaltesystems angebracht sind (Z1 1, Abb. 1 ... 1.2; Blatt 1) und die Verbindungsstelle die Fundament-platte dieser Beschläge überlappt,
• in den Fällen a) und b) im Bedarfsfall Brückenfolien (64) die Luftkammern partiell verbinden und diese Verbindungsstelle um die Haltebeschläge des Körperhaltesystems herum angeordnet sind (Z 1.1; Abb. 1,14- 1.16; Abb. 1.18; Blatt 1f),
• im Falle ineinander liegenden Luftkammern die Verbindungsstelle zwischen innen liegender und außen liegender Luftkammer umlaufend überlappend ausgeführt ist und diese in ihrer Lage auf dem Kreisumfang des Querschnitts unter die außen aufgesetzten Haltebeschläge für das Körperhaltesystems gelegt wird, wobei die Überlappung annähernd mit den Fundamentmaßen der Haltebeschläge übereinstimmt (Z 1.1, Abb. 1 ... 1.2, Blatt 1).

Lift system / floating bodies, in which (Z 1 1, Fig 1 ... 1.18...):

• only one (outer) or more of the body of the user only broadly comprehensive (r) floating body forms or form the buoyancy system
• the air chamber (s) forming this outer float:
  • a) are arranged directly next to one another but are connected to one another by a narrow film web and this film web has several openings (holes) at the suspension points of the body- holding system (Z1.1, Fig. 1.3.- 1.5, sheet 1, Fig. 1.10, - sheet 2)
  • b) abut directly without a bridge but almost without overlap (Z1.1, Fig. 1.8, 1.9)
  • c) are interconnected with slight overlap, not more than 10% of the circumference (Z1.1, Fig.1.3, sheet 2),
  • d) The air chambers are in one another and their connection point (circumferential / partial weld) is always placed where the fittings of the body support system are attached (Z1 1, Fig. 1 ... 1, 2 , page 1) and the junction with the foundation plate of these fittings overlaps,
• in cases a) and b) in case of need bridge foils (64), the air chambers partially connect and this connection point are arranged around the retaining fittings of the body support system around (Z 1 1; Fig. 1,14 1. 16; Fig. 1 18th. Sheet 1f) ,
• in the case of nested air chambers, the connection point between the inner and outer air chamber is performed circumferentially overlapping and this is placed in position on the circumference of the cross section under the externally mounted holding fittings for the body support system, the overlap approximately with the foundation dimensions of the holding fittings ( . Z 1. 1, Fig. 1 ... 1 2, sheet 1).

• sich der Querschnitt des Schwimmkörpers nach vorne verjüngt

Buoyancy system / float (z 1, 2 , Fig. 1, 2, 1 , sheet 5) , in which:

• the cross section of the float tapers forward

Buoyancy system / float (Z 1.3), in which:

• the body of the user receiving the interior of the float is stretched considerably in particular in the longitudinal direction and an open to the water or - in the case of a subsoil - overflowed by the water free surface forms in the immediate frontal access area (arms, hands) of the user. (Z1.3, Fig. 1.3.1 ... 1.3.9, leaves 6 ... 9)
• If necessary, this longitudinal stretching takes place until an almost horizontal position of the user is also possible (z 3, leaf s tot.).

• die Streckung des Schwimmkörpers innen wie außen so gewählt ist, dass wenigstens zwei Körperhaltesysteme für wenigstens zwei Benutzer eingehängt werden können und diese Anordnung in Längsrichtung vorgenommen ist, wobei freie Wasserzugangsfläche erhalten bleibt, und die Benutzer sich gegenüber sitzen
• die Umrissform des Schwimmkörpers so gewählt ist, dass mehr als zwei Benutzer platziert werden können, wobei die Erfindung Schutzansprüche auf die Anordnungsformen: Sechseck, Achteck und die rosettenförmigen Anordnungen gemäß (Blatt 15) beansprucht.

Buoyancy system / floating body (z 1.4, Fig. 1.4.1 ... 1, 4, 8 , leaves 10 ... 15), in which:

• the extension of the floating body inside and outside is chosen so that at least two body restraint systems can be suspended for at least two users and this arrangement is made in the longitudinal direction, with free water access surface is maintained, and the users sit opposite each other
• the outline of the floating body is chosen so that more than two users can be placed, the invention claims protection claims on the arrangement forms: hexagon, octagon and the rosette-shaped arrangements according to (sheet 15) claimed.

• die Verbindung zum Körperhaltesystem durch mindestens drei Kipphebelbeschläge (65; a; b) vorgenommen wird und dieser Beschlag am Schwimmkörper oder an der Sitzhose angebracht ist, vorzugsweise entweder am Schwimmkörper oder an der Sitzhose,
• dieser Kipphebelbeschlag so gestaltet ist, dass er, wenn am Schwimmkörper angebracht, in Gebrauchsposition, d. h. bei nach unten gerichteter Zugkraft, eine geschlossene Halteöse (allseitig geschlossener Haken) aufweist, bei Zugumkehr (Kenterung 180°) sich diese Halteöse jedoch selbsttätig öffnet; der Kipphebelbeschlag eine Fundamentplatte (Verbindungsplatte zu Schwimmkörper/Körperhaltemodul) umfasst, auf der zwei Lagerstege in senkrechter Position so nebeneinander angebracht sind, dass ein Arm (A) des Kipphebels schwenkbar zwischen denselben gelagert ist und der zweite Arm (B) des Kipphebels wiederum schwenkbar am Ende des ersten Armes so gelagert ist, dass er in Ruheposition mit diesem eine gelenkige, vorzugsweise U-förmige Anordnung bildet, deren offenes Ende innerhalb des Steglagers liegt und von den Lagerstegen der Fundamentplatte verschlossen wird, wobei die Kipphebel nach unten gerichtet sind;
• die beiden unteren Enden der Kipphebel gekröpft sind und die Kröpfungen so gestaltet sind, dass der Boden der U-förmigen Anordnung ein Gefälle von der Kröpfung des A-Armes zu der des B-Armes aufweist (der Lastangriffspunkt der aus dem Verbindungselement zum Körperhaltemodul resultierenden Kraft liegt damit immer in der Auskröpfung des B-Armes d. h. dem öffnenden Arm),
• A- und B-Arm so gestaltet, angeordnet und gelagert sind, dass sie bei Kenterung (Zugumkehr) aus dem Steglager ausschwingen, der B-Arm sein Gegenlager verliert und über den Gelenkpunkt am unteren Ende des A-Armes öffnet, d.h. das Verbindungselement zum Körperhaltemodul, freigibt; (Z2.1, Blatt 2a) ... h))
• die Kipphebelbeschläge alternativ am Körperhaltesystem (Sitzhose / Gondel etc.) angebracht sind und dabei:
  • a) die Fundamentplatte des Beschlages flächig mit dem oberem Teil der Sitzhose (Folie oder Schaumstoff) an mindestens drei geeigneten Stellen verbunden ist
  • b) der Kipphebelbeschlag mit seinem an das Oberrandprofil (12) angepasstem Fundamentprofil in die Kederrillen des halbstarren Oberrandprofils eingeschnappt wird und dabei mit seinen Haken in zwei gegenüberliegende Kederrillen eingreift (Z2.; Abb. 2.1.101, Blatt 20) oder der Kipphebeibeschlag das Oberrandprofil geschlossen und vollständig umfasst und auf das - in diesem Fall geschlitzte Oberrandprofil - aufgesteckt ist (Z2.2, Abb. 2.1.10.2; Blatt 20).

Connection system, rocker arm fitting (z 2.1, Fig. 2.1 ... 2.11, sheets 16 ... 20), in which:

• the connection to the body-holding system is made by at least three rocker arm fittings (65; a; b) and this fitting is attached to the float or to the seat pants, preferably either on the float or on the seat pants,
• this Kipphebelbeschlag is designed so that it, when mounted on the float, in use position, ie when pulling down, a closed eyelet (hooks closed on all sides), in Zugumkehr (Kenterung 180 °), however, this eyelet opens automatically; the rocker arm fitting comprises a foundation plate (connection plate to float / body support module) on which two bearing webs are mounted in a vertical position side by side so that one arm (A) of the Tilting lever is pivotally mounted between the same and the second arm (B) of the rocker arm in turn is pivotally mounted at the end of the first arm so that it forms an articulated, preferably U-shaped arrangement in the rest position with the open end is within the web bearing and is closed by the bearing webs of the foundation plate, wherein the rocker arms are directed downwards;
• the two lower ends of the rocker arms are cranked and the cranks are configured so that the bottom of the U-shaped arrangement has a slope from the crank of the A-arm to that of the B-arm (the load application point of the force resulting from the fastener to the body-holding module always lies in the bend of the B-arm ie the opening arm),
• A- and B-arm are designed, arranged and stored so that they swing in capsizing (train reversal) from the journal bearing, the B-arm loses its abutment and opens on the hinge point at the lower end of the A-arm, ie the connecting element to Body-holding module, free; (Z2.1, sheet 2a) ... h))
• the toggle fittings are alternatively attached to the body-holding system (seat pants / gondola, etc.) and thereby:
  • a) the base plate of the fitting is connected flat with the upper part of the seat pants (foil or foam) at least three suitable locations
  • b) the Kipphebelbeschlag is snapped with his to the upper edge profile (12) adapted foundation profile in the Kederrillen the semi-rigid upper edge profile and engages with its hooks in two opposite Kederrillen (Z2 ., Fig. 2.1.101, sheet 20) or the Kipphebeibeschlag the upper edge profile closed and completely enclosed and slipped onto the (in this case slotted upper edge profile) (Z2.2, Fig. 2, 1, 10, 2 , sheet 20).

• die Verbindung zum Körperhaltesystem alternativ durch mindestens drei tiefe Haken (44) vorgenommen wird und dieser Beschlag entweder am Schwimmkörper oder an der Sitzhose angebracht ist,
• der tiefe Haken (44) entweder offen oder versenkt an mindestens drei Stellen am Schwimmkörper angebracht ist (Z2.2, Abb. 2.2.2 ... 2.2.4; Blatt 21 und Abb. 2.2.6 ... 2.2.8; Blatt 22)
• der tiefe Haken am Schwimmkörper im Bedarfsfall in Relation zur Fundamentplatte abgewinkelt ist (Abb. 2.2.2, Blatt 21, re./li)
• der tiefe Haken am Schwimmkörper in einem Gehäuse, welches in die tragende Luftkammer hinein versenkt ist, angebracht ist
• der tiefe Haken (44a) alternativ an der Sitzhose angebracht ist und dabei:
  • a) die Fundamentplatte des Beschlages flächig mit dem oberem Teil der Sitzhose (Folie oder Schaumstoff) an mindestens drei geeigneten Stellen verbunden ist
  • b) der tiefe Haken (44b,) mit seinem an das Oberrandprofil angepasstem Fundamentprofil in die Kederrillen des Oberrandprofils eingeschnappt wird und dabei mit seinen Haken in zwei gegenüberliegende Kederrilleneingreift (Z2.2, Abb. 2.2.1; 2.2.5; Blätter 20...21), der tiefe Haken (44b₂) auf das Oval des Oberrandprofils aufgeschnappt wird und dabei das Profil weitgehend umfasst (Z2.2, Abb. 2.2.5 / 44b2) oder der tiefe Haken (44b₃) das Oberrandprofil geschlossen und vollständig umfasst und auf das in diesem Fall geschlitzte Oberrandprofil aufgesteckt ist (Z2.2, Abb. 2.2.5 / 44b3, Blatt 21).
• der tiefe Haken an der Sitzhose - ein Kunststoffspritzteil - die Form eines umgedrehten tiefen U' aufweist, dessen außen liegender Schenkel im Öffnungsbereich leicht federnd am inneren Schenkel anliegt, mindestens aber eine Engstelle aufweist und die Schnittstelle zur Sitzhose als leicht gewölbte Fundamentplatte (44a) oder in Übereinstimmung mit dem ovalem Oberrandprofil (44b_1,2,3) ausgeformt ist.

Connection system, deep hook (Z 2.2, Fig. 2, 2, 1 ... 2, 2, 7 , sheets 20 ... 22), in which:

• the connection to the body-holding system is alternatively made by at least three deep hooks (44) and this fitting is attached either to the float or to the seat pants,
• the deep hook (44) is either open or recessed in at least three places on the float (Z2.2, Fig. 2.2.2 ... 2.2.4; page 21 and Fig. 2.2.6 ... 2.2.8; Sheet 22)
• if necessary, the deep hook on the float is angled in relation to the foundation plate (Fig. 2.2.2, page 21, right / left)
• the deep hook on the float in a housing which is sunk into the supporting air chamber is mounted
• the deep hook (44a) is alternatively attached to the seat pants and thereby:
  • a) the base plate of the fitting is connected flat with the upper part of the seat pants (foil or foam) at least three suitable locations
  • b) the deep hook (44b,) is snapped with its adapted to the upper edge profile foundation profile in the Kederrillen the upper edge profile and thereby engages with its hooks in two opposite Kederrillene (Z2.2, Fig. 2.2.1; 2.2.5; ..21), the deep hook (44b ₂ ) is snapped onto the oval of the upper edge profile while the profile largely covers (Z2.2, Fig. 2.2.5 / 44b2) or the deep hook (44b ₃ ) closed the upper edge profile and completely enclosed and slipped onto the upper edge profile slotted in this case (Z2.2, Fig. 2.2.5 / 44b3, page 21).
• the deep hook on the seat pants - a plastic injection molded part - the shape of an inverted deep U 'whose outer leg slightly resiliently abuts the inner leg in the opening area, but at least has a bottleneck and the interface to the seat pants as slightly curved foundation plate (44 a) or is formed in accordance with the oval upper edge profile (44b _1,2,3 ).

Connection system, suspension fittings (Z2.3, sheets 8 ... 11)

Prior art can be used

• a) der Hülsenbeschlag (74) - ein Spritzteil - aus einem beidseitig offenem Rohr besteht, welches an beiden Enden je einen Schlitz aufweist, dessen Weite dem Durchmesser der Aufhängungsschnürung (11) entspricht und der am äußeren Ende eine Engstelle auf-weist, wobei die Länge des Hülsenbeschlages bzw. der Mittenabstand der von ihm gehal-tenen Aufhängungsschnüre mit den Lochpaarungen im Steg zwischen den Luftkammern des Schwimmkörpers übereinstimmt (horizontale Anwendung; 21.2; Abb. 1.2.2; Blatt 5)
• b) dieser Hülsenbeschlag für die frei liegende, lose Anwendung im Verlauf einer Aufhän-gungsschnürung, die Endschlitze in versetzter Weise - oben/unten - aufweist.

Connection system, locking fittings (Z 2.4, Fig. 23 , 151 '2,3,16,' Sheet 29), in which:

• a) the sleeve fitting (74) - a molded part - consists of a tube open on both sides, each having a slot at both ends, whose width corresponds to the diameter of the suspension lacing (11) and at the outer end has a constriction, the Length of the sleeve fitting or the center distance of the suspension cords it holds corresponds to the pairs of holes in the web between the air chambers of the floating body (horizontal application, 21, 2 , Fig. 1, 2, 2 , sheet 5)
• b) this sleeve fitting for exposed, loose application in the course of a suspension lacing, the end slots in a staggered manner - up / down - has.

• die Schnüre / Bänder etc. (11) des Verbindungssystems für die gestufte Höhenverstellung in geeigneten Abständen Verdickungen aufweisen
• die Schnüre/ Bänder etc. des Verbindungssystems alternativ elastisch ausgeführt sind (Gummischnur, gewichtsabhängige Selbstanpassung)
• die Aufhängung (11) als umlaufende, paarweise (Brust /Rücken) oder Einzelaufhängung des Körperhaltesystems ausgeführt ist (Z2.4, Abb. 2.4.5... 2.4.; 7, Blatt 31)

Connection system, cords, tapes (Z 2.3 i 2, 4) :

• the cords / straps, etc. (11) of the connection system for the stepped height adjustment have at appropriate intervals thickening
• the cords / straps etc. of the connection system are alternatively elastic (rubber cord, weight-dependent self-adaptation)
• the suspension (11) is designed as a circumferential, pairwise (chest / back) or individual suspension of the body- restraint system (Z2.4, Fig. 2.4.5 ... 2.4 .; 7, page 31)

• die Sitzhose (05a,b,c) brusttief (Hosenoberrand etwa auf Höhe der Brustwarzen des Benutzers) gestaltet ist und die Tiefe der Hose folgende Verstellmechanismen aufweist:
  • a) Fixierte Tiefe, Unterteilung der Hosen in die Größen: Hoch, Mittel, Tief (05 in Abb. 3.1.1; Blatt 32)
  • b) Anpassung der Tiefe durch eine abgedeckte Schnürung (05a in Abb. 3.1.2), wobei die Hose eine durchgehender Wandung aufweist, in deren Verlauf zwei gelochte Stegreihen angebracht sind, die mittels einer Zick-Zack-Schnürung stufenlos zusammenziehbar sind; c) die Hose in ein Ober- und Unterteil getrennt ist (05b in Abb. 3.1.3), und diese beiden Teile durch Schnürung zusammenziehbar sind (siehe Badefloß-Modulsystem, Deutsche Patentanmeldung 103 05 304.2 "Badefloß-Modulsystem" vom 10. 02. 2003; Europäische Patentanmeldung 04002933.2 "Badefloß-Modulsystem" vom 10. 02. 2004
  • d) die Sitzhose mit einem Kipprand (77 in Z 3.1; Abb. 3.1.4... 3.15, Blätter 33...34) ausgestattet ist, der mit jedem Umschlag (Kippung, Torsion) zu einer gestuften Reduktion der Hosentiefe führt und dieser Kipprand folgende Gestaltungsmerkmale aufweist:
    • d₁) Kipprand am Oberrand der Hose, wobei dieser (77) aus einem umlaufenden, geschlossenen Ring (Oval) mit ovalem oder in etwa rechteckigem Querschnitt besteht, dessen Dimensionierung und Materialbeschaffenheit so gewählt ist, gestreckt, dass er in sich verdrehbar ist und bei jeder Verdrehung (Kippung, Aufwicklung) ein Torsionswiderstand zu überwinden ist, der eine Selbstarretierung sichert
    • d₂) der Kipprand (77a) etwa auf halber Höhe Hose angebracht ist (Z31, Abb. 3.1.7; Blatt 36) und den o.g. Aufwicklungsvorgang beidseitig bewirkt

Body-holding system, chest-deep seat pants (Z 3.1) , in which:

• the seat pants (05a, b, c) chest deep (pants upper edge is about the height of the nipples of the user) is designed and the depth of the pants following adjustment mechanisms:
  • a) Fixed depth, subdivision of pants into the sizes: high, medium, low (05 in Fig. 3, 1, 1 , sheet 32)
  • b) adaptation of the depth by a covered lacing (05a in Fig. 3.1.2), the pants having a continuous wall, in the course of two perforated web rows are attached, which are infinitely contractible by means of a zig-zag lacing; c) the pants are separated into upper and lower parts (05b in Fig. 3.1.3) , and these two parts can be pulled together by lacing are (see Badefloss module system, German Patent Application 103 05 304.2 "Badefloss module system" of 10 02. 2003; European Patent Application 04002933.2 "Badefloss module system" from 10 02. 2004
  • d) the seat pants are equipped with a tipping edge (77 in Z 3, 1 , Fig. 3, 1, 4 ... 3.15, sheets 33 ... 34) , with each turn (tilt, torsion) to a stepped reduction the pants depth leads and this tipping edge has the following design features:
    • d ₁ ) tipping edge on the upper edge of the pants, this (77) consists of a circumferential, closed ring (oval) with an oval or approximately rectangular cross-section, the dimensioning and material properties is chosen so stretched that it is rotatable in and at every twist (tilting, winding) is a torsion resistance to overcome, which ensures a self-locking
    • d ₂ ) of the tipping edge (77a) is attached approximately halfway down the pants (Z31 , Fig. 3, 1, 7 , page 36) and effects the above-mentioned winding operation on both sides

• mit Auftrieb ausgestattete Sitzhosen Hosenträger mit oder ohne Eigenauftrieb aufweisen
• der Hosenoberrand auf folgende Weise umlaufend mit Auftriebskörpern ausgestattet ist:
  • a) das gesamte Oberteil der zweiteiligen Sitzhose (06b) bestehet aus einem geschlossenzelligem Schaumstoffteil (68) mit rechteckigem bis ovalem Querschnitt, in welches die Schnürösen für die Höhenverstellung und Aufhängung integriert sind bzw. an dessen Aussenwandung die diversen Haltebeschläge (44... oder 65 ...) angebracht sind, wobei das Auftriebsvolumen an die jeweilige Benutzergruppe angepasst ist
  • b) der Hosenoberrand ist als umlaufender Aufblaskörper ausgeführt
  • c) der Hosenoberrand wird durch das halbstarre Oberrandprofil (12; 12a) bebildet, in dessen Kederrille (25) der mit einem Kedersteg ausgestattete Aufblaskörper eingezogen ist (Z3.2, Abb. 3.2.4 ; 3.2.5; Blätter 40, 41)

Body-support system, chest-deep seat pants with suspenders and reserve buoyancy at the upper edge of the trouser (Z 3.2, Fig. 3.2.1 ... 3.2.5, leaves 37 ... 41) , in which:

• buoyancy-proof seat pants have suspenders with or without self-buoyancy
• the upper edge of the trouser is circumferentially equipped with buoyancy bodies in the following manner:
  • a) the entire upper part of the two-piece seat pants (06b) consists of a closed-cell foam part (68) with rectangular to oval cross-section, in which the eyelets for height adjustment and suspension are integrated or on the outer wall of the various retaining fittings (44 ... or 65 ...) are mounted, wherein the buoyancy volume is adapted to the respective user group
  • b) the upper edge of the pants is designed as a circumferential inflatable body
  • c) the upper edge of the pants is represented by the semi-rigid upper edge profile (12, 12a), in the Kederrille (25) of which is equipped with a Kedersteg inflated body is retracted (Z3.2, Fig 3.2.4, 3.2.5, leaves 40, 41)

• - a) dass Oberrandprofil (12) als halbstarres, ovales Spritzteil aus Kunststoff geformt ist, in welches mindestens eine Kederrille (25) eingeformt sind
  • b) alternativ zu a) das Profil nach unten eine stegartige Verlängerung (12a) aufweist in welche die Öffnungen für die Schnürungen der Höhenverstellung /Aufhängung eingeformt sind und welches im Bedarfsfall alternativ oder zusätzlich ebenfalls Kederrillen (25) aufweist

• das Tragprofil (12) mit einem Auflageprofil (13) gepaart ist (Schnittstelle und technische Verbindung zum Badefloß-Modulsystem, siehe Badefloß-Modulsystem, Deutsche Patentanmeldung 103 05 304.2 "Badefloß-Modulsystem" vom 10. 02. 2003; Europäische Patentanmeldung 04002933.2 "Badefloß-Modulsystem" vom 10. 02. 2004), wobei der Auflagerahmen (13) das Ovalprofil (12) teilweise umfasst und in seiner stegartigen unteren Verlängerung die Öffnungen (Ösen) für die Schnürung (11 a) aufweist. (s.a. Z3.3, Blatt 15)

Body-holding system, semi-rigid, universal upper edge profile with / without binding edge (Z 3.3, Fig. 3.3.1, page 42), in which:

• - a) that upper edge profile (12) is formed as a semi-rigid, oval molded part made of plastic, in which at least one Kederrille (25) are formed
  • b) as an alternative to a) has the profile down a web-like extension (12a) in which the openings for the laces of the height adjustment / suspension are formed and which, if necessary, alternatively or additionally also Kederrillen (25)

• the support profile (12) is paired with a support profile (13) (interface and technical connection to the bathing float module system, see Badefloss module system, German patent application 103 05 304.2 "Badefloss module system" of 10.02.2003; European patent application 04002933.2 "Badefloß Module System "of 10.02.2004), wherein the support frame (13) the oval profile (12) partially includes and in its web-like lower extension, the openings (eyelets) for the lacing (11 a). ( see also Z3.3, sheet 15)

• im Bedarfsfall die äußere Sitzhose (05/06) eine kurze Innenhose (70) aufweist, welche die aufblasbaren Hosenträger (10) an tiefst möglicher Stelle fixiert, wobei diese Innenhose aus je einem etwa dreieckig geformten (wie Bikinihose), unverbundenem Forder-/Hinterlappen besteht und im Sitzbereich ein Schaumstoffpolster (80) aufweist,
• die Innenhose im Schrittbereich mit der äußeren Sitzhose verbunden ist,
• die Hosenträger an drei Stellen mit dem Körperhaltesystem verbunden sind: an der Innenhose, hinten; am Oberrand der Sitzhose hinten: an der Innen- oder Sitzhose vorne.

Body-holding system, inside and outside self-adjusting inner pants (z 3.4 , Fig. 3.4.1, 3.4.2, sheets 47, 48), in which:

• If necessary, the outer seat pants (05/06) has a short inner pants (70), which fixes the inflatable suspenders (10) in the lowest possible place, these inner pants from each one approximately triangular shaped (such as bikini pants), unconnected Forder- / Hinterlappen and in the seating area comprises a foam pad (80),
• the inner pants in the crotch area are connected to the outer seat pants,
• the suspenders are connected to the body-restraint system in three places: on the inner pants, at the back; on the upper edge of the seat pants on the back: on the inner or seat pants on the front.

5. Aspects of the invention are: System components Swimming seat

Swimming aids, bathing leisure articles, water toys, inflatable boats children; safe stay of non-swimmers in the water, swimming learning, playful action under supervision.

Lift system:

Floating stability,
Maintenance of dimensional stability in case of failure of an air chamber by new arrangement of the air chambers or retaining fittings.
All-round body support independent of the float.
Access to water within the stretched float body interior.
Unobstructed view at low center of gravity due to conical floats.
Multi-seater.

Connection System:

New forms of suspension and suspension hardware with gradual or stepless optimization of the center of gravity with easy separability of user and device.
Rocker arm fitting completely encloses the suspension in use, opens automatically when it capsizes.

Body holding system:

Breast-deep seat pants cause all-round body support regardless of the float.
In the upper edge of the seat pants integrated, body-bound reserve buoyancy.
Height adjustment of the seat pants by tipping or lacing.
Trouser top edge profile for universal module technology.
Self-adjusting inner pants at uniform width of the outer pants.

The drawings also show advantageous features of the invention. The features illustrated in the drawings, each individually and in any combination of features, the subject matters of the claims and also the embodiments described above on.

Claims (25)

Floating or bathing apparatus comprising a) an annular inner floating body (1) with a passageway for at least one person, b) an annular outer floating body (2) for generating buoyancy independently of the inner floating body, c) wherein the outer floating body (2) surrounds the inner floating body (1) or is arranged surrounding it in a plan view next to the inner floating body (1), d) a connecting device (20, 22, 64) which connects the floating bodies (1, 2) to one another, e) and a with the floats (1, 2) connected to holding means (7, 44, 62, 65) for a body support system (5, 6) which is or can be arranged in the passage. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the floating bodies (1, 2) are inflatable. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that at least one of the floating bodies (1, 2) in the direction of rotation around the access point has a continuous air chamber or consists of such. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting device (20) connects the floating body (1, 2) in the direction of rotation around the access point continuously or in places abutting each other directly, preferably cohesively. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the enveloping arrangement of the outer floating body (2) and the inner floating body (1) in a circumferential direction in the direction of the passage or interrupted in places, the connecting means (20) at least co-forming Connecting strips are abutting directly abutting each other. Floating or bathing apparatus according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized in that the floating bodies (1, 2) each having at most 10% of their outer peripheral surface are connected abutting each other. Floating or bathing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device (44, 62, 65) is fastened or fastenable at or near the point or points at which the connecting device (20, 22, 64) is formed. Floating or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a distance remains between the floats (1, 2), preferably circumferentially, and that the connecting means at least one bridging the distance, preferably cohesively connected to the floats narrow foil web (22) comprises or consists of such, wherein the holding device (44, 62, 65) is preferably fastened or attachable to the film web (22) and the film web (22) for this purpose is preferably provided with holes (23). Swimming or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one of the floats (1, 2) together formed Auftriebsring in the circumferential direction to the passage in front of a held by the body-holding system person has a lower height than beside or behind the person to in use, to improve visibility to the front, the height preferably decreasing from a single maximum to a single minimum, and preferably continuously. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that in the surrounding arrangement at least the outer floating body (2) has an outer contour with a height varying in the direction of rotation. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized in that the buoyancy ring is wedge-shaped or conical in a side view. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one of the floats (1, 2) together formed buoyancy structure in plan view in the back area or next to a held by the body-holding person in cross-section is wider than in front of the person. Floating or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the passageway and preferably also the floating bodies (1, 2) in the plan view is elongated or are, for example oval or polygonal, and the body holding system (5, 6) by means of the holding device (7, 44, 62, 65) is or can be arranged asymmetrically in the passage and that in the passage in front of a person held by the body-holding system (5, 6) preferably remains a person open to the water surface or a flushable by the water, with the Floats (1, 2) connected part of the floor is provided. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the passage in the area of the person has a maximum width. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized in that the longitudinal extension is so large and the holding device (7, 44, 62, 65) is formed so that at least two body-holding systems (5, 6) can be arranged in the passage. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body-holding system (5, 6) can be fastened or its angular position with respect to a perpendicular to the vertical axis lateral axis is adjustable, that the person is held in almost horizontal posture in the access. Floating or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body-holding system (5, 6) forms a pair of trousers and in the chest area or shoulder area of the person has at least one body-bound Reserveschwimmkörper (9, 10, 12, 13, 68, 69). Swimming or bathing apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the at least one reserve swimming body (9, 10, 12, 13, 68, 69) arranged at chest level or near the chest or as a suspenders (10) or is formed by a braces (10) is held on the shoulder, wherein the backup swimsheet is preferably lighter than water due to porosity or inflatability. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body-holding system (5, 6) forms a reaching to the chest pants with a reaching from the buttocks to the chest length, which is adjustable. Floating or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body-holding system (5, 6) forms a pair of pants, which at an upper, preferably near the chest edge or between buttocks and the upper edge of a tilting ring (9, 12, 13) preferably axially stretched cross-section, which is fixedly connected to a flexible, the body of a person pants material, wherein the tilting ring (9, 12, 13) is so flexible that it rotates along its axis in and the pants through one and is rolled out, and is shaped in cross section so that it assumes at least one stable rotational position during a revolution of its cross section through 360 °. Floating or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body-holding system (5, 6) comprises a Brunstring (12, 13) having a fastening means (25) for fastening, preferably releasably attaching, a Rückweisschwimmkörpers (68, 69) wherein the fastening device (25) is preferably a Kederelement for a Kederverbindung. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device forms a bridging the ground (7), preferably film base, on or on which the body support system (5, 6) can be supported, preferably can be placed. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device hook (44) or rocker arm (65), in which the body-holding system (5, 6) by means of one or more flexible traction means (s) is suspended or suspended. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body-holding system (5, 6) by means of a flexible or more flexible traction means (s) to the floats (1, 2) is mounted or attached elastically suspended. Swimming or bathing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting device (20) also forms the holding device.

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