EP3608000B1 - Starter device for swimmer - Google Patents

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EP3608000B1
EP3608000B1 EP19186263.0A EP19186263A EP3608000B1 EP 3608000 B1 EP3608000 B1 EP 3608000B1 EP 19186263 A EP19186263 A EP 19186263A EP 3608000 B1 EP3608000 B1 EP 3608000B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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  • the invention relates to a starting device for swimmers comprising a jumping platform and a support unit arranged under the jumping platform, and wherein the support unit has fastening means for a tool-free detachable arrangement on a swimming pool edge.
  • Starting devices for swimmers are installations found in the majority of public swimming pools that provide the swimmer with a platform for jumping into the pool, especially for use in swimming competitions.
  • the actual jumping platform has typically has a rectangular outline and is installed at a height of 50 cm to 75 cm above the water surface so that its front edge is flush with the edge of the pool. Its top is usually provided with a non-slip surface and is inclined towards the pool to enable the swimmer to make a powerful jump.
  • the jumping platform rests on a support unit that is solidly anchored to the edge of the pool and can also have a step at the back to help with climbing.
  • All state-of-the-art launchers have in common that they are mounted as permanent, stationary installations. They are usually attached to the edge of the pool with fasteners and are therefore designed for long-term use in one place. Accordingly, typical state-of-the-art launchers have extremely robust designs, for example with support units made of welded pipe profiles or glued fiber-plastic composite materials, and the launchers can be screwed to the edge of the pool with a large number of screws.
  • the US 2004/0063545 A1 discloses a starting device for swimmers that can be attached to entry and exit handles for swimming pools in the area of the ladder, which also makes the starting device not very flexible.
  • the US4,780,085 A1 shows a launching device that can be attached to the edge of a swimming pool. However, secure fastening and, if necessary, height adjustment of the launching device is not possible with this device.
  • a starting device which is characterized by flexible and easy-to-use arrangement.
  • a modular starting device is to be created, which can be set up variably in height and position.
  • the invention includes the technical teaching that the fastening means comprise at least one foot arranged on the underside of the support unit with at least one adhesive element for arrangement on an upper section of the swimming pool edge, and wherein the support unit comprises a base plate and supports detachably connected to the base plate, on which the jumping platform is received, wherein the supports are formed from detachably connected support elements.
  • the tool-free detachable arrangement describes an arrangement that can only be carried out with the hands, which means that the starting device can be manually positioned and removed from the edge of the pool using the fastening devices, without the need for a screwdriver or other tool, for example.
  • One or more feet on the underside of the support unit are used to absorb the vertically downward force component, e.g. cylindrical or truncated cone-shaped bodies with suitably dimensioned contact surfaces and arranged in a regular arrangement, e.g. in a rectangle.
  • the feet have suitable adhesive elements which form the essential contact surface of the launching device with the upper section of the pool edge.
  • the support unit has a base plate and detachably connected supports.
  • the supports also have a modular structure consisting of a plurality of support elements that are detachably connected to one another.
  • the individual support elements should be designed to be identical or at least suitably similar to one another, so that the number of support elements used to construct the supports can be varied. This allows a needs-based variation of the height of the supports and thus the height of the jumping platform above the water surface, which is of practical interest in particular for training purposes.
  • suitably dimensioned plug-in connections can also be used in addition to screw connections.
  • the supports could be constructed from cylindrical support elements, which have a pressed-in bolt on one of their flat surfaces and an opening suitable for receiving the bolt on the other flat surface.
  • the lateral surfaces of the support elements could be provided with a structure or a rubber coating to make them easier to handle when setting up or dismantling in wet conditions.
  • the jump platform, the support unit and the fastening means are detachably connected to one another, whereby the connection and release can also be done without tools, i.e. manually.
  • screw connections can be used, for example, and in an advantageous embodiment these should be designed in such a way that the proper construction of the starting device is possible purely manually without the aid of tools, i.e. can be carried out freely by hand.
  • the solvability also enables individual components to be easily replaced.
  • the forces occurring during operation of the starting device must be taken into account.
  • the two main force components act on the starting device vertically downwards towards the edge of the pool and horizontally away from the swimming pool.
  • horizontal forces can also occur along the edge of the pool and in the direction of the swimming pool.
  • the horizontal force that occurs when jumping from the jumping platform and is directed away from the swimming pool can be supported by at least one arm held on the support unit, which protrudes downward into the swimming pool and is brought into contact with the swimming pool wall.
  • the arm held on the support unit which protrudes downward into the swimming pool and is brought into contact with the swimming pool wall.
  • it should also be equipped with one or more adhesive elements.
  • the adhesive elements provided on the fastening means can be formed, for example, by suction cups, which are attached individually or in groups under the feet or on the side of the arms facing the pool wall. Since the top of swimming pool edges usually has tiles with a structured, e.g. grooved, surface, the use of a large number of small suction cups under the feet can be advantageous in order to ensure that a sufficient number of suction cups are always subject to the negative pressure required for adhesion.
  • the feet can of course also be formed using the adhesive elements themselves, in particular the suction cups or adhesive mats.
  • the adhesive elements can also be represented by adhesive mats.
  • Soft elastomers are particularly suitable as adhesive mats, which, when placed under the feet, interlock with the surface of the pool edge due to their pronounced elasticity and stabilize the launch device against sideways slipping.
  • adhesive mats with removable adhesives can also be used to improve adhesion.
  • the supporting effect of the feet used as fastening means can advantageously be further increased by arranging one or more of the feet in a movable manner by means of, for example, an extendable rail, so that they can be extended in particular on the side of the launching device facing away from the edge of the swimming pool.
  • Such movable feet can also be used to further optimize the contact situation between the adhesive elements and the edge of the pool by removing objects that hinder the attachment, e.g. Water return with grid-shaped cover embedded in the edge of the pool, as contact partners for the adhesive elements can be avoided.
  • the adhesive elements on the arms attached to the pool wall should also be arranged so that they can move, e.g. they can be moved along slots.
  • the support unit can comprise a base plate and supports detachably connected thereto.
  • the spatial dimensions of the components can be designed in such a way that, when dismantled, they can be arranged relative to one another in such a way that transport is practical without the aid of a suitcase or other additional container.
  • a jumping platform with a square outline which includes the following components: a jumping platform with a square outline, four supports each consisting of five equally dimensioned support elements, a base plate with a square outline corresponding to the jumping platform, and as fastening means four identical, truncated cone-shaped feet of the same height as the support elements and two identical, strip-shaped arms, the largest edge length of which is smaller than the side length of the square outline of the jumping platform and the second longest edge of which is smaller than or equal to the height of the support elements.
  • the jumping platform and the base plate also each have a web running along their outline, the height of which is at least half the height of the Support elements.
  • the launching device should be dimensioned in such a way that, when dismantled, all of the support elements, feet and arms can be arranged next to one another on the base plate within the surrounding web.
  • the take-off platform can then be placed on this arrangement in such a way that the top surfaces of the webs of the base plate and take-off platform are in line.
  • the launching device takes on the character of a closed case, the shell of which is formed from the take-off platform and the base platform, and inside which the support unit and the fastening means according to the invention are stowed.
  • the take-off platform and base plate should be suitably connectable to one another, e.g. by means of bracket clamps provided on the side surfaces.
  • a handle should advantageously be provided on one side of the take-off platform or base plate in order to enable the launching device to be easily carried when folded up in this way.
  • Figure 1 shows a three-dimensional view of an advantageous embodiment of the starting device 100 according to the invention with a jump platform 1, a base plate 21 and four supports 22, as well as four feet 31 and two arms 32 as support unit 2 comprising fastening means.
  • the arms 32 each include two strip-shaped ones arranged at right angles to one another Sections and are connected to the base plate 21.
  • the arrangement on the swimming pool edge 50 is such that the feet 31 with the adhesive elements 41 underneath are on the pool edge top A of the swimming pool edge 50, while the arms 32 extend down into the pool and with their adhesive elements 42 in contact with the vertical pool wall B of the swimming pool edge 50 to be brought.
  • the top 10 of the jumping platform 1 is inclined by a few degrees towards the water surface to improve the swimmer's starting position.
  • Each of the four supports 22 includes five support elements 221, which are releasably connected to one another via screw connections 6.
  • the supports 22 are connected to the base plate 21 and the jump platform 1 via screw connections 5.
  • the support elements 221 can be provided in larger numbers for a larger height of the top 10 of the jumping platform 1 or in smaller numbers for a smaller height of the top 10 of the jumping platform 1.
  • the support elements 221 can be made of plastic, stainless steel or a combination thereof, for example. It is also conceivable that the support elements 221 form sleeve sections that have screw threads at the ends that could replace the screw connections 6, so that the supports 22 are designed as tubular elements made of several tubular segments screwed together.
  • the feet 31 are designed as cylinders with, for example, a truncated cone-shaped end, on the underside of which the adhesive elements 41 are attached.
  • a step can be present on the back of the starting device 100 as part of the starting device 100 or as a separate part, for example with half the height in relation to the height of the top 10 of the jump platform 1.
  • Figure 2 shows the side view of the embodiment, but as a modification with two rails 23 sunk into the base plate 22, to which the two rear feet 31 are attached.
  • the rear feet 31 can be pulled out of the base plate 21 parallel to the underside of the base plate 21 and arranged at a position further away from the edge of the swimming pool edge 50 on the top side of the pool edge A.
  • the rails 23 are shown in the retracted position.
  • FIG 3 is the same embodiment of the jumping platform 1 as in Figure 2 so that all identical reference numerals from Figure 2 also for Figure 3 apply, whereby in variation to Figure 2 in Figure 3 the rear feet 31 are now positioned further away from the edge of the pool rim 50 by means of extended rails 23 in order to achieve an improved support of the forces acting when a swimmer jumps off.
  • six feet 31 can also be provided on the upper side of the pool rim A to improve the stability of the starting device 100, of which four feet 31 are arranged in the corners of the base plate 21 and two feet 31 are arranged on the extendable rails 23.
  • the starting device 100 made of plastic or particularly preferably made of stainless steel, with the exception of the adhesive elements 41, 42.
  • the supports 22 can be made from stainless steel pipe sections and the jump platform 1 and the base plate 21, for example, can be made from a stamped and bent component in particular made of stainless steel.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Startvorrichtung für Schwimmer umfassend eine Absprungplattform und eine Stützeinheit in Anordnung unter der Absprungplattform, und wobei die Stützeinheit Befestigungsmittel zur werkzeugfrei lösbaren Anordnung an einem Schwimmbeckenrand aufweist.The invention relates to a starting device for swimmers comprising a jumping platform and a support unit arranged under the jumping platform, and wherein the support unit has fastening means for a tool-free detachable arrangement on a swimming pool edge.

STAND DER TECHNIKSTATE OF THE ART

Startvorrichtungen für Schwimmer, auch Startblöcke oder Startsockel genannt, sind in der Mehrzahl öffentlicher Schwimmbäder anzutreffende Installationen, die dem Schwimmer ein Podest zum Sprung in das Schwimmbecken bieten, insbesondere zur Nutzung bei Schwimmwettbewerben. Die eigentliche Absprungplattform weist dabei typischerweise einen rechteckigen Umriss auf und ist in einer Höhe von 50 cm bis 75 cm derart über der Wasseroberfläche angebracht, dass ihre Vorderkante mit dem Rand des Schwimmbeckens fluchtet. Ihre Oberseite ist üblicherweise mit einer rutschfesten Oberfläche versehen und in Richtung des Schwimmbeckens geneigt, um dem Schwimmer einen kraftvollen Absprung zu ermöglichen. Die Absprungplattform ruht auf einer solide am Beckenrand verankerten Stützeinheit, welche noch eine rückwärtige Trittstufe als Aufstiegshilfe aufweisen kann.Starting devices for swimmers, also called starting blocks or starting bases, are installations found in the majority of public swimming pools that provide the swimmer with a platform for jumping into the pool, especially for use in swimming competitions. The actual jumping platform has typically has a rectangular outline and is installed at a height of 50 cm to 75 cm above the water surface so that its front edge is flush with the edge of the pool. Its top is usually provided with a non-slip surface and is inclined towards the pool to enable the swimmer to make a powerful jump. The jumping platform rests on a support unit that is solidly anchored to the edge of the pool and can also have a step at the back to help with climbing.

Sämtlichen Startvorrichtungen nach dem Stand der Technik ist gemein, dass diese als dauerhaft ortsfeste Installationen montiert sind. Sie sind üblicherweise mit Befestigungsmitteln am Beckenrand befestigt und somit für einen langjährigen Einsatz an Ort und Stelle ausgelegt. Dementsprechend weisen typische Startvorrichtungen nach dem Stand der Technik überaus robuste Bauformen auf, etwa mit Stützeinheiten aus verschweißten Rohrprofilen oder geklebten Faser-Kunststoff-Verbundwerkstoffen, und die Startvorrichtungen können mit einer Vielzahl von Schrauben am Beckenrand verschraubt sein.All state-of-the-art launchers have in common that they are mounted as permanent, stationary installations. They are usually attached to the edge of the pool with fasteners and are therefore designed for long-term use in one place. Accordingly, typical state-of-the-art launchers have extremely robust designs, for example with support units made of welded pipe profiles or glued fiber-plastic composite materials, and the launchers can be screwed to the edge of the pool with a large number of screws.

Der Nachteil von Startvorrichtungen gemäß dem Stand der Technik besteht in ihrer fehlenden Flexibilität hinsichtlich der Positionierung und bedarfsweise gewünschten Mobilität.The disadvantage of starting devices according to the prior art is their lack of flexibility with regard to positioning and, if necessary, desired mobility.

So besteht im Bereich bspw. privat genutzter Schwimmbecken oder in Schwimmbecken von Sportstätten ein temporärer Bedarf an Startvorrichtungen, etwa für Schwimmschulen. Da bei solchen Schwimmbecken üblicherweise aber nur ein stark eingeschränktes Platzangebot im Bereich des Beckenrandes vorliegt oder eine Festinstallation von Startvorrichtungen schlichtweg nicht gewünscht ist, ist die Verwendung einer dauerhaften Installation nach dem Stand der Technik häufig ungeeignet.For example, there is a temporary need for starting devices in privately used swimming pools or in swimming pools at sports facilities, for example for swimming schools. However, since such swimming pools usually only have very limited space around the edge of the pool or a permanent installation of starting devices is simply not desired, the use of a permanent installation based on the state of the art is often unsuitable.

Des Weiteren ist es für Anbieter von privat durchgeführtem Schwimmunterricht überaus wünschenswert, das jeweils genutzte und häufig im privaten Umfeld vorhandene Schwimmbecken für die Dauer des Schwimmunterrichts mit Startvorrichtungen auszurüsten, was aber mit Startvorrichtungen gemäß dem Stand der Technik nicht praktikabel ist.Furthermore, it is extremely desirable for providers of private swimming lessons to equip the swimming pool used and often in the private environment with starting devices for the duration of the swimming lessons, but this is not practical with starting devices according to the state of the art.

Aus der US 3,092,383 A1 ist eine Startvorrichtung für Schwimmer bekannt, die auf ein Sprungbrett aufschraubbar ist, was die Startvorrichtung wenig flexibel macht.From the US 3,092,383 A1 a starting device for swimmers is known which can be screwed onto a diving board, which makes the starting device not very flexible.

Die US 2004/0063545 A1 offenbart eine Startvorrichtung für Schwimmer, die an Ein- und Ausstiegsgriffen für Schwimmbecken im Bereich der Leiter anbringbar ist, was die Startvorrichtung ebenfalls wenig flexibel macht.The US 2004/0063545 A1 discloses a starting device for swimmers that can be attached to entry and exit handles for swimming pools in the area of the ladder, which also makes the starting device not very flexible.

Die US 4,780,085 A1 zeigt eine Startvorrichtung, die an einem Beckenrand eines Schwimmbeckens abgebracht werden kann. Eine sichere Befestigung und gegebenenfalls eine Höhenjustage der Startvorrichtung ist mit dieser Vorrichtung allerdings nicht möglich.The US4,780,085 A1 shows a launching device that can be attached to the edge of a swimming pool. However, secure fastening and, if necessary, height adjustment of the launching device is not possible with this device.

OFFENBARUNG DER ERFINDUNGDISCLOSURE OF INVENTION

Es ist daher die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Startvorrichtung zu schaffen, welche sich durch flexible und einfach handhabbare Anordenbarkeit auszeichnet. Insbesondere soll eine modular ausgebildete Startvorrichtung geschaffen werden, die in der Höhe und der Position variabel einrichtbar ist.It is therefore the object of the present invention to create a starting device which is characterized by flexible and easy-to-use arrangement. In particular, a modular starting device is to be created, which can be set up variably in height and position.

Diese Aufgabe wird ausgehend von einer Startvorrichtung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 in Verbindung mit den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved on the basis of a starting device according to the preamble of claim 1 in conjunction with the characterizing features. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

Die Erfindung schließt die technische Lehre ein, dass die Befestigungsmittel mindestens einen an der Unterseite der Stützeinheit angeordneten Fuß mit mindestens einem Haftelement zur Anordnung auf einem oberseitigen Abschnitt des Schwimmbeckenrandes umfassen, und wobei die Stützeinheit eine Bodenplatte und mit der Bodenplatte lösbar verbundene Stützen umfasst, auf denen die Absprungplattform aufgenommen ist, wobei die Stützen aus lösbar miteinander verbundenen Stützelementen gebildet sind.The invention includes the technical teaching that the fastening means comprise at least one foot arranged on the underside of the support unit with at least one adhesive element for arrangement on an upper section of the swimming pool edge, and wherein the support unit comprises a base plate and supports detachably connected to the base plate, on which the jumping platform is received, wherein the supports are formed from detachably connected support elements.

Dies ermöglicht eine schnelle Aufstellung und Demontage von Startvorrichtungen und versetzt Schwimmbadbetreiber, Schwimmlehrer sowie private Nutzer in die Lage, ein Schwimmbecken bedarfsangepasst mit Startvorrichtungen zu konfigurieren. Die werkzeugfrei lösbare Anordnung beschreibt dabei eine Anordnung, die lediglich mit den Händen erfolgen kann, das bedeutet, dass mit den Befestigungsmitteln die Startvorrichtung manuell an einem Beckenrand angeordnet und auch wieder gelöst werden kann, ohne dass dafür beispielsweise ein Schraubendreher oder ein sonstiges Werkzeug erforderlich wäre.This allows for quick installation and removal of starting devices and enables swimming pool operators, swimming instructors and private users to configure a swimming pool with starting devices as required. The tool-free detachable arrangement describes an arrangement that can only be carried out with the hands, which means that the starting device can be manually positioned and removed from the edge of the pool using the fastening devices, without the need for a screwdriver or other tool, for example.

Zur Aufnahme der vertikal nach unten gerichteten Kraftkomponente dienen ein oder mehrere an der Unterseite der Stützeinheit vorgehaltene Füße, z.B. zylindrische oder kegelstumpfförmige Körper mit geeignet dimensionierten Auflageflächen und in regelmäßiger Anordnung, bspw. in einem Rechteck zueinander gelegen. Um ein horizontales Verrutschen der Startvorrichtung zu verhindern, weisen die Füße geeignete Haftelemente auf, welche die wesentliche Kontaktfläche der Startvorrichtung mit dem oberseitigen Abschnitt des Schwimmbeckenrandes ausbilden.One or more feet on the underside of the support unit are used to absorb the vertically downward force component, e.g. cylindrical or truncated cone-shaped bodies with suitably dimensioned contact surfaces and arranged in a regular arrangement, e.g. in a rectangle. To prevent the launching device from slipping horizontally, the feet have suitable adhesive elements which form the essential contact surface of the launching device with the upper section of the pool edge.

Zur Verbesserung der Transportierbarkeit der Startvorrichtung, d.h. einer Reduktion ihres Packmaßes, weist die Stützeinheit eine Bodenplatte und damit lösbar verbundene Stützen auf.To improve the transportability of the launch device, i.e. to reduce its packing dimensions, the support unit has a base plate and detachably connected supports.

Die Stützen weisen des Weiteren einen modularen Aufbau aus einer Mehrzahl an lösbar miteinander verbundenen Stützelementen auf. Dabei sollten die einzelnen Stützelemente baugleich oder zumindest geeignet ähnlich zueinander ausgebildet sein, so dass die Anzahl der zum Aufbau der Stützen verwendeten Stützelemente variierbar ist. Dadurch kann eine bedarfsgerechte Variation der Höhe der Stützen und somit der Höhe der Absprungplattform über der Wasseroberfläche erzielt werden, was insbesondere für Trainingszwecke von praktischem Interesse ist. Um den Zeitaufwand zum Verbinden einer Vielzahl von Stützelementen gering zu halten, können neben Schraubverbindungen auch geeignet dimensionierte Steckverbindungen zum Einsatz kommen. Als ein konkretes Beispiel könnten die Stützen aus zylinderförmigen Stützelementen aufgebaut sein, welche auf einer ihrer Planflächen einen eingepressten Bolzen aufweisen und auf der anderen Planfläche eine zur Aufnahme des Bolzens geeignete Öffnung. Die Mantelflächen der Stützelemente könnten mit einer Struktur oder einer Gummierung versehen sein, um die Handhabbarkeit für den Auf- oder Abbau bei Nässe zu erleichtern.The supports also have a modular structure consisting of a plurality of support elements that are detachably connected to one another. The individual support elements should be designed to be identical or at least suitably similar to one another, so that the number of support elements used to construct the supports can be varied. This allows a needs-based variation of the height of the supports and thus the height of the jumping platform above the water surface, which is of practical interest in particular for training purposes. In order to keep the time required to connect a large number of support elements low, suitably dimensioned plug-in connections can also be used in addition to screw connections. As a concrete example, the supports could be constructed from cylindrical support elements, which have a pressed-in bolt on one of their flat surfaces and an opening suitable for receiving the bolt on the other flat surface. The lateral surfaces of the support elements could be provided with a structure or a rubber coating to make them easier to handle when setting up or dismantling in wet conditions.

Im Weiteren werden vorteilhafte Ausführungen der erfindungsgemäßen Startvorrichtung vorgestellt, welche in geeigneter Form miteinander kombiniert werden können.Advantageous embodiments of the starting device according to the invention are presented below, which can be combined with one another in a suitable form.

Um eine platzsparende Lagerung und handliche Transportierbarkeit der demontierten Startvorrichtung zu ermöglichen, sind die Absprungplattform, die Stützeinheit und die Befestigungsmittel lösbar miteinander verbunden, wobei das Verbinden und das wieder Lösen ebenfalls werkzeugfrei, also manuell erfolgen kann.In order to enable space-saving storage and easy transport of the dismantled starting device, the jump platform, the support unit and the fastening means are detachably connected to one another, whereby the connection and release can also be done without tools, i.e. manually.

Bei der konkreten Ausgestaltung solcher lösbaren Verbindungen ist zu gewährleisten, dass die aufgebaute Startvorrichtung den bei ihrer sachgemäßen Nutzung durch abspringende Schwimmer auftretenden Kräften dauerhaft standzuhalten vermag. Vor diesem Hintergrund können bspw. Schraubverbindungen Verwendung finden, wobei diese in vorteilhafter Ausführungsform derart gestaltet sein sollten, dass der sachgerechte Aufbau der Startvorrichtung ohne Zuhilfenahme von Werkzeugen rein manuell möglich ist, also frei von Hand ausgeführt werden kann. Die Lösbarkeit ermöglicht auch einen einfachen Austausch einzelner Komponenten.When specifically designing such detachable connections, it must be ensured that the starting device constructed is able to permanently withstand the forces generated by jumping swimmers when used properly. Against this background, screw connections can be used, for example, and in an advantageous embodiment these should be designed in such a way that the proper construction of the starting device is possible purely manually without the aid of tools, i.e. can be carried out freely by hand. The solvability also enables individual components to be easily replaced.

Zur Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Befestigungsmittel sind die im Betrieb der Startvorrichtung auftretenden Kräfte zu berücksichtigen. Beim typischen Sprung eines Schwimmers von der Absprungplattform in die vor ihm liegende Bahn des Schwimmbeckens wirken die beiden wesentlichen Kraftkomponenten auf die Startvorrichtung vertikal nach unten in Richtung des Beckenrandes sowie horizontal vom Schwimmbecken fortweisend. Darüber hinaus können bei schräg gerichteten Sprüngen, beim Besteigen der Startvorrichtung durch den Schwimmer oder bei versehentlichem Anstoßen auch Horizontalkräfte entlang der Beckenrandkante und in Richtung des Schwimmbeckens auftreten.When designing the fastening means according to the invention, the forces occurring during operation of the starting device must be taken into account. When a swimmer typically jumps from the take-off platform into the path of the swimming pool in front of him, the two main force components act on the starting device vertically downwards towards the edge of the pool and horizontally away from the swimming pool. In addition, when jumping at an angle, when the swimmer climbs onto the starting device or when accidentally bumping into something, horizontal forces can also occur along the edge of the pool and in the direction of the swimming pool.

Die beim Sprung von der Absprungplattform auftretende, vom Schwimmbecken fortweisende Horizontalkraft kann in vorteilhafter Ausführung der erfindungsgemäßen Befestigungsmittel durch mindestens einen an der Stützeinheit vorgehaltenen Arm abgestützt werden, welcher nach unten in das Schwimmbecken hineinragt und in Kontakt mit der Schwimmbeckenwand gebracht wird. Zur Optimierung der Anhaftung des Armes an der Wand sollte dieser ebenfalls mit einem oder mehreren Haftelementen bestückt sein.In an advantageous embodiment of the fastening means according to the invention, the horizontal force that occurs when jumping from the jumping platform and is directed away from the swimming pool can be supported by at least one arm held on the support unit, which protrudes downward into the swimming pool and is brought into contact with the swimming pool wall. To optimize the adhesion of the arm to the wall, it should also be equipped with one or more adhesive elements.

Die an den Befestigungsmitteln vorgehaltenen Haftelemente können bspw. durch Saugnäpfe gebildet werden, welche einzeln oder in Gruppen unter den Füßen bzw. an der der Beckenwand zugewandten Seite der Arme angebracht sind. Da Schwimmbeckenränder oberseitig üblicherweise Fliesen mit strukturierter, z. B. geriffelter, Oberfläche aufweisen, kann die Verwendung einer Vielzahl an kleinen Saugnäpfen unter den Füßen vorteilhaft sein, um zu gewährleisten, dass stets eine ausreichende Anzahl an Saugnäpfen der zur Anhaftung notwendigen Unterdruckentwicklung unterliegt. Die Füße können selbstverständlich auch mittels der Haftelemente, insbesondere der Saugnäpfe oder Haftmatten, selbst gebildet sein.The adhesive elements provided on the fastening means can be formed, for example, by suction cups, which are attached individually or in groups under the feet or on the side of the arms facing the pool wall. Since the top of swimming pool edges usually has tiles with a structured, e.g. grooved, surface, the use of a large number of small suction cups under the feet can be advantageous in order to ensure that a sufficient number of suction cups are always subject to the negative pressure required for adhesion. The feet can of course also be formed using the adhesive elements themselves, in particular the suction cups or adhesive mats.

Alternativ oder in Kombination zu derartigen Saugnäpfen können die Haftelemente, insbesondere für die Füße, auch durch Haftmatten dargestellt werden. Als Haftmatten sind insbesondere weiche Elastomere geeignet, welche sich, unter den Füßen angebracht, aufgrund ihrer ausgeprägten Elastizität mit der Oberfläche des Schwimmbeckenrandes verzahnen und die Startvorrichtung gegen seitliches Verrutschen stabilisieren. Des Weiteren können zur Verbesserung der Adhäsion auch mit lösbaren Klebstoffen versehene Haftmatten verwendet werden.As an alternative to or in combination with such suction cups, the adhesive elements, especially for the feet, can also be represented by adhesive mats. Soft elastomers are particularly suitable as adhesive mats, which, when placed under the feet, interlock with the surface of the pool edge due to their pronounced elasticity and stabilize the launch device against sideways slipping. Furthermore, adhesive mats with removable adhesives can also be used to improve adhesion.

Die Abstützwirkung der als Befestigungsmittel verwendeten Füße kann dadurch vorteilhaft weiter gesteigert werden, dass einer oder mehrere der Füße mittels einer bspw. ausfahrbaren Schiene beweglich angeordnet sind, so dass sie insbesondere auf der dem Schwimmbeckenrand abgewandten Seite der Startvorrichtung ausgefahren werden können.The supporting effect of the feet used as fastening means can advantageously be further increased by arranging one or more of the feet in a movable manner by means of, for example, an extendable rail, so that they can be extended in particular on the side of the launching device facing away from the edge of the swimming pool.

Derartig verschiebbare Füße können auch der weiteren Optimierung der Kontaktsituation zwischen den Haftelementen und dem Beckenrand dienlich sein, indem dadurch der Befestigung hinderliche Objekte, z.B. ein in den Beckenrand eingelassener Wasserrücklauf mit gitterförmiger Abdeckung, als Kontaktpartner für die Haftelemente gemieden werden können.Such movable feet can also be used to further optimize the contact situation between the adhesive elements and the edge of the pool by removing objects that hinder the attachment, e.g. Water return with grid-shaped cover embedded in the edge of the pool, as contact partners for the adhesive elements can be avoided.

Dementsprechend sollten auch die Haftelemente auf den an der Beckenwand anliegenden Armen beweglich angeordnet sein, z.B. verschiebbar entlang von Schlitzen.Accordingly, the adhesive elements on the arms attached to the pool wall should also be arranged so that they can move, e.g. they can be moved along slots.

Zur Verbesserung der Transportierbarkeit der Startvorrichtung, d.h. einer Reduktion ihres Packmaßes, kann die Stützeinheit eine Bodenplatte und damit lösbar verbundene Stützen umfassen.To improve the transportability of the starting device, i.e. to reduce its pack size, the support unit can comprise a base plate and supports detachably connected thereto.

Zur handlichen Transportierbarkeit der Startvorrichtung können die Bestandteile in ihren räumlichen Abmessungen so gestaltet sein, dass diese sich im demontierten Zustand derart zueinander anordnen lassen, dass ein Transport ohne Zuhilfenahme eines Koffers oder eines sonstigen zusätzlichen Behältnisses praktikabel ist.To make the starting device easy to transport, the spatial dimensions of the components can be designed in such a way that, when dismantled, they can be arranged relative to one another in such a way that transport is practical without the aid of a suitcase or other additional container.

Dies soll im Folgenden anhand eines konkreten Ausführungsbeispiels veranschaulicht werden, welches die folgenden Bestandteile umfasst: eine Absprungplattform mit quadratischem Umriss, vier Stützen aus jeweils fünf gleich dimensionierten Stützelementen, eine Bodenplatte mit einem der Absprungplatte entsprechenden quadratischen Umriss, sowie als Befestigungsmittel vier baugleiche, kegelstumpfförmige Füße von gleicher Höhe wie die Stützelemente und zwei baugleiche, leistenförmige Arme, deren größte Kantenlänge kleiner ist als die Seitenlänge des quadratischen Umrisses der Absprungplattform und deren zweitlängste Kante kleiner oder gleich der Höhe der Stützelemente ist. Die Absprungplattform und die Bodenplatte weisen zudem jeweils einen entlang ihres Umrisses umlaufenden Steg auf, dessen Höhe mindestens der Hälfte der Höhe der Stützelemente entspricht. Diese Bestandteile der Startvorrichtung sollen derart dimensioniert sein, dass sich im demontierten Zustand sämtliche Stützelemente, Füße und Arme nebeneinander auf der Bodenplatte innerhalb des umlaufenden Steges anordnen lassen. Anschließend kann die Absprungplattform auf diese Anordnung derart aufgesetzt werden, dass die Kopfflächen der Stege von Bodenplatte und Absprungplattform in Deckung sind. Im derart demontierten und angeordneten Zustand nimmt die Startvorrichtung näherungsweise den Charakter eines geschlossenen Koffers an, dessen Schale aus Absprungplattform und Bodenplattform gebildet wird, und in dessen Innerem die Stützeinheit und die erfindungsgemäßen Befestigungsmittel verstaut sind. Zur Fixierung dieser Anordnung sollten Absprungplattform und Bodenplatte geeignet miteinander verbindbar sein, z.B. durch an den Seitenflächen vorgehaltene Bügelklammern. Ferner sollte vorteilhaft an einer Seitenfläche der Absprungplattform oder Bodenplatte ein Handgriff vorgehalten sein, um eine bequeme Tragbarkeit der derart zusammengelegten Startvorrichtung zu ermöglichen.This will be illustrated below using a specific embodiment, which includes the following components: a jumping platform with a square outline, four supports each consisting of five equally dimensioned support elements, a base plate with a square outline corresponding to the jumping platform, and as fastening means four identical, truncated cone-shaped feet of the same height as the support elements and two identical, strip-shaped arms, the largest edge length of which is smaller than the side length of the square outline of the jumping platform and the second longest edge of which is smaller than or equal to the height of the support elements. The jumping platform and the base plate also each have a web running along their outline, the height of which is at least half the height of the Support elements. These components of the launching device should be dimensioned in such a way that, when dismantled, all of the support elements, feet and arms can be arranged next to one another on the base plate within the surrounding web. The take-off platform can then be placed on this arrangement in such a way that the top surfaces of the webs of the base plate and take-off platform are in line. When dismantled and arranged in this way, the launching device takes on the character of a closed case, the shell of which is formed from the take-off platform and the base platform, and inside which the support unit and the fastening means according to the invention are stowed. To fix this arrangement, the take-off platform and base plate should be suitably connectable to one another, e.g. by means of bracket clamps provided on the side surfaces. Furthermore, a handle should advantageously be provided on one side of the take-off platform or base plate in order to enable the launching device to be easily carried when folded up in this way.

BEVORZUGTES AUSFÜHRUNGSBEISPIEL DER ERFINDUNGPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Weitere, die Erfindung verbessernde Maßnahmen werden nachstehend gemeinsam mit der Beschreibung eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels der Erfindung anhand der Figuren näher dargestellt. Es zeigt die

Figur 1
eine dreidimensionale Ansicht einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Startvorrichtung,
Figur 2
eine Seitenansicht einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform mit einer versenkten Schiene und
Figur 3
eine Seitenansicht einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform mit an einer Schiene ausgefahrenem Befestigungsmittel
Further measures improving the invention are described in more detail below together with the description of a preferred embodiment of the invention with reference to the figures. It shows the
Figure 1
a three-dimensional view of an advantageous embodiment of the starting device according to the invention,
Figure 2
a side view of an advantageous embodiment with a recessed rail and
Figure 3
a side view of an advantageous embodiment with a fastening means extended on a rail

Figur 1 zeigt eine dreidimensionale Ansicht einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Startvorrichtung 100 mit einer Absprungplattform 1, einer Bodenplatte 21 und einer vier Stützen 22, sowie vier Füßen 31 und zwei Armen 32 als Befestigungsmittel umfassenden Stützeinheit 2. Die Arme 32 umfassen jeweils zwei rechtwinklig zueinander angeordnete, leistenförmige Abschnitte und sind mit der Bodenplatte 21 verbunden. Die Anordnung am Schwimmbeckenrand 50 erfolgt derart, dass die Füße 31 mit den darunter befindlichen Haftelementen 41 auf der Beckenrandoberseite A des Schwimmbeckenrandes 50 stehen, während die Arme 32 in das Becken hinunterreichen und mit ihren Haftelementen 42 in Kontakt mit der vertikalen Beckenwand B des Schwimmbeckenrandes 50 gebracht werden. Die Oberseite 10 der Absprungplattform 1 ist zur Verbesserung der Startposition des Schwimmers um einige Grad zur Wasseroberfläche hingeneigt. Jede der vier Stützen 22 umfasst fünf Stützelemente 221, welche über Schraubverbindungen 6 miteinander lösbar verbunden sind. Die Verbindung der Stützen 22 mit Bodenplatte 21 und Absprungplattform 1 erfolgt ebenfalls über Schraubverbindungen 5. Figure 1 shows a three-dimensional view of an advantageous embodiment of the starting device 100 according to the invention with a jump platform 1, a base plate 21 and four supports 22, as well as four feet 31 and two arms 32 as support unit 2 comprising fastening means. The arms 32 each include two strip-shaped ones arranged at right angles to one another Sections and are connected to the base plate 21. The arrangement on the swimming pool edge 50 is such that the feet 31 with the adhesive elements 41 underneath are on the pool edge top A of the swimming pool edge 50, while the arms 32 extend down into the pool and with their adhesive elements 42 in contact with the vertical pool wall B of the swimming pool edge 50 to be brought. The top 10 of the jumping platform 1 is inclined by a few degrees towards the water surface to improve the swimmer's starting position. Each of the four supports 22 includes five support elements 221, which are releasably connected to one another via screw connections 6. The supports 22 are connected to the base plate 21 and the jump platform 1 via screw connections 5.

Die Stützelemente 221 können in größerer Anzahl für eine größere Höhe der Oberseite 10 der Absprungplattform 1 oder in einer kleineren Anzahl für eine kleinere Höhe der Oberseite 10 der Absprungplattform 1 vorgesehen werden. Die Stützelemente 221 können beispielsweise aus Kunststoff, aus Edelstahl oder aus einer Kombination hieraus ausgebildet sein. Auch ist es denkbar, dass die Stützelemente 221 hülsenabschnitte bilden, die endseitige Schraubgewinde aufweisen, die die Schraubverbindungen 6 ersetzen könnten, sodass die Stützen 22 als Rohrelemente aus mehreren miteinander verschraubten Rohrsegmenten ausgebildet sind.The support elements 221 can be provided in larger numbers for a larger height of the top 10 of the jumping platform 1 or in smaller numbers for a smaller height of the top 10 of the jumping platform 1. The support elements 221 can be made of plastic, stainless steel or a combination thereof, for example. It is also conceivable that the support elements 221 form sleeve sections that have screw threads at the ends that could replace the screw connections 6, so that the supports 22 are designed as tubular elements made of several tubular segments screwed together.

Die Füße 31 sind als Zylinder mit beispielhaft kegelstumpfförmigem Abschluss ausgebildet, auf deren Unterseite die Haftelemente 41 angebracht sind.The feet 31 are designed as cylinders with, for example, a truncated cone-shaped end, on the underside of which the adhesive elements 41 are attached.

In nicht näher gezeigter Weise kann auf der Hinterseite die Startvorrichtung 100 noch eine Treppenstufe als Teil der Startvorrichtung 100 oder als separates Teil vorhanden sein, beispielsweise mit einer halben Höhe mit Bezug auf die Höhe der Oberseite 10 der Absprungplattform 1.In a manner not shown in detail, a step can be present on the back of the starting device 100 as part of the starting device 100 or as a separate part, for example with half the height in relation to the height of the top 10 of the jump platform 1.

Figur 2 zeigt die Seitenansicht der Ausführungsform, jedoch als Abwandlung mit zwei in der Bodenplatte 22 versenkten Schienen 23, an welchen die beiden rückwärtigen Füße 31 befestigt sind. Mithilfe der Schienen 23 können die rückwärtigen Füße 31 parallel zur Unterseite der Bodenplatte 21 aus der Bodenplatte 21 ausgezogen werden, und an einer weiter von der Kante des Schwimmbeckenrandes 50 entfernten Position auf der Beckenrandoberseite A angeordnet werden. Gezeigt sind die Schienen 23 in eingefahrener Stellung. Figure 2 shows the side view of the embodiment, but as a modification with two rails 23 sunk into the base plate 22, to which the two rear feet 31 are attached. With the help of the rails 23, the rear feet 31 can be pulled out of the base plate 21 parallel to the underside of the base plate 21 and arranged at a position further away from the edge of the swimming pool edge 50 on the top side of the pool edge A. The rails 23 are shown in the retracted position.

In Figur 3 ist dieselbe Ausführungsform der Absprungplattform 1 wie in Figur 2 dargestellt, sodass sämtliche gleichen Bezugszeichen aus Figur 2 auch für Figur 3 gelten, wobei in Abwandlung zur Figur 2 in Figur 3 nun die rückwärtigen Füße 31 mittels ausgefahrener Schienen 23 weiter von der Kante des Schwimmbeckenrandes 50 entfernt positioniert sind, um eine Verbesserung der Abstützung der beim Absprung eines Schwimmers wirkenden Kräfte zu erzielen. In nicht gezeigter Weise können zur Verbesserung der Standfestigkeit der Startvorrichtung 100 auf der Beckenrandoberseite A auch sechs Füße 31 vorgesehen sein, von denen vier Füße 31 in den Ecken der Bodenplatte 21 und zwei Füße 31 an den ausfahrbaren Schienen 23 angeordnet sind.In Figure 3 is the same embodiment of the jumping platform 1 as in Figure 2 so that all identical reference numerals from Figure 2 also for Figure 3 apply, whereby in variation to Figure 2 in Figure 3 the rear feet 31 are now positioned further away from the edge of the pool rim 50 by means of extended rails 23 in order to achieve an improved support of the forces acting when a swimmer jumps off. In a manner not shown, six feet 31 can also be provided on the upper side of the pool rim A to improve the stability of the starting device 100, of which four feet 31 are arranged in the corners of the base plate 21 and two feet 31 are arranged on the extendable rails 23.

Vorteilhaft ist eine Ausführung der Startvorrichtung 100 aus Kunststoff oder besonders bevorzugt aus Edelstahl, ausgenommen die Haftelemente 41, 42. Die Stützen 22 können aus einem Edelstahl-Rohrabschnitten gefertigt werden und die Absprungplattform 1 und die Bodenplatte 21 beispielsweise können aus einem Stanz-Biegebauteil insbesondere aus einem Edelstahl ausgebildet werden.It is advantageous to design the starting device 100 made of plastic or particularly preferably made of stainless steel, with the exception of the adhesive elements 41, 42. The supports 22 can be made from stainless steel pipe sections and the jump platform 1 and the base plate 21, for example, can be made from a stamped and bent component in particular made of stainless steel.

Die Erfindung beschränkt sich in ihrer Ausführung nicht auf das vorstehend angegebene bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiel. Vielmehr ist eine Anzahl von Varianten denkbar, welche von der dargestellten Lösung auch bei grundsätzlich anders gearteten Ausführungen Gebrauch macht, alle innerhalb des Schutzumfangs der angefügten Schutzansprüchen.The implementation of the invention is not limited to the preferred exemplary embodiment given above. Rather, a number of variants are conceivable, which make use of the solution presented even in fundamentally different designs, all within the scope of protection of the attached claims.

Bezugszeichenliste:List of reference symbols:

100100
StartvorrichtungStarting device
11
AbsprungplattformJump platform
1010
Oberseite AbsprungplattformTop of the jumping platform
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StützeinheitSupport unit
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Bodenplattebase plate
2222
Stützesupport
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StützelementSupport element
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Schienerail
33
BefestigungsmittelFasteners
3131
FußFoot
3232
Armpoor
41, 4241, 42
HaftelementAdhesive element
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SchraubverbindungScrew connection
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Steckverbindung StützelementePlug connection support elements
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SchwimmbeckenrandPool edge
AA
BeckenrandoberseiteTop of the pool edge
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BeckenwandPool wall

Claims (10)

  1. A starting device (100) for swimmers comprising a diving platform (1) and a support unit (2) in an arrangement beneath the diving platform (1), wherein the support unit (2) has fastening means (3) for an arrangement at a pool side (50) that is releasable free of tools,
    characterized in that
    - the fastening means (3) comprise at least one foot (31) arranged at the lower side of the support unit (2) and having at least one adhesive element (41) for arrangement on an upper side section (A) of the pool side (50), and with
    - the support unit (2) comprising a base panel (21) and supports (22) that are releasably connected to the base panel (21) and on which the diving platform (1) is mounted, with
    - the supports (22) being formed from support elements (221) releasably connected to one another.
  2. A starting device (100) in accordance with claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the diving platform (1) and the support unit (2) and/or the support unit (2) and the fastening means (3) are releasably connected to one another.
  3. A starting device (100) in accordance with claim 2,
    characterized in that
    the diving platform (1) and the support unit (2) and/or the support unit (2) and the fastening means (3) are connected to one another by means of at least one screw connection (5) or plug-in connection.
  4. A starting device (100) in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    the fastening means (3) comprise at least one arm (32) projecting from the support unit (2) and having at least one adhesive element (42) for arrangement on a vertical section (B) of the pool side (50).
  5. A starting device (100) in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    the adhesive elements (41, 42) are formed as suction cups and/or as adhesive mats that have an elastic, yielding, and/or adhesive material.
  6. A starting device (100) in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    the foot (31) is arranged by means of a rail (23) movably mounted on the support unit (2).
  7. A starting device (100) in accordance with one of the claims 4 to 6, characterized in that
    the adhesive elements (42) are displaceably arranged at the arm (32).
  8. A starting device (100) in accordance with claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the support elements (221) are connected to one another by means of screw connections (6) or plug-in connections.
  9. A starting device (100) in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    the support elements (221) have discrete length dimensions so that the height of the supports (22) is variable by omitting or adding support elements (221).
  10. A starting device (100) in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    the spatial dimensions of the diving platform (1), the base panel (21), the support elements (221), and the fastening means (3) are configured with respect to one another such that the starting device (100) has a high packing density for transportation and storage purposes and the former is manually portable without the aid of separate containers.
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