ES2614983B1 - Acrobatic training mechanism and associated commissioning and waiting procedures - Google Patents

Abstract

Acrobatic training mechanism, and associated commissioning and waiting procedures, which consists of an articulated structure comprising: a first bar (1) having support means (4, 5) on a horizontal surface; a second pivoting bar (7) that is articulated with respect to the first bar (1) through a pivot axis, being configured to pivot and define two positions: a position where the second bar (7) is collected in correspondence with the location of the first bar (1), and another position where the second bar (7) is positioned in an inclined plane with respect to the horizontal surface; where the structure in turn comprises a prismatic body (9) attachable to one end of the second bar (7) through coupling means, and has a surface that allows the support of a user during training.

Description

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ACROBAT TRAINING MECHANISM AND COMMITMENT PROCEDURES

IN SERVICE AND WAITING ASSOCIATES

D E S C R I P C I Ó N

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an acrobatic training mechanism, and associated commissioning and waiting procedures; which are located within the acrobatic gymnastics sector.

The main purpose of the acrobatic training mechanism of the invention is to have a gymnastic apparatus suitable for use in any type of environment, capable of being configured in multiple positions to be able to train different types of exercises by the user, and that it presents a high degree of modularity to allow its storage and transport in an easy and simple way; and all this thanks to a novel mechanism, formed by simple physical entities that imply a reduced maintenance that results in a high useful life, and where the mechanism is perfectly applicable in contexts as diverse as circuses, gyms, sports centers and even domestic environments.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

By way of introduction, it is known the use of mechanisms, devices and / or acrobatic training systems whose main purpose is to improve the results of sports training, as well as the athlete's technique, providing proprioceptive and kinesthetic experiences that enhance the effectiveness mechanics of their movements, besides being able to influence their physical qualities such as the development of strength, flexibility, resistance, etc .; further indicating that the study of such mechanisms is one of the main fields of research in Sports Science.

It is also in acrobatic sports where the acquisition and improvement of sports techniques require a high number of training hours. Thus,

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In these modalities, integrated training becomes vital, where the athlete simultaneously improves their technical component while subjecting their systems to impacts that allow them to optimize their physical qualities.

Specifically, and in the sport modality known as acrobatic gymnastics, two clearly defined roles can be distinguished, which can be described as the “porter”, which is the person who holds, maintains, propels and picks up another person; and that of "agile", which is the person who performs a balance on another or is propelled and collected to perform an acrobatics.

At present, and referred to this type of acrobatic gymnastics, there are devices designed to simulate the action of the “porter”, allowing the athlete who has the role of “agile” to perfect his technique and his qualities on a more stable system than his own companion that would act as "portor", the presence of the "portor" itself being unnecessary for the specific training of the "agile". These systems mimic the position of the hands of the "porter" so that the "agile" can perform on said apparatus both manual supports and supports with the feet. But said devices or mechanisms have a very large volume that makes both their storage and transport difficult, mainly because they consist of a bulky body with a series of large support legs that occupy a large support surface, since said apparatus must have a high stability on a horizontal surface, mainly because the “agile” trains varying the position of its center of gravity giving rise to multiple tipping pairs that have to be absorbed by said mechanism, thus requiring a large surface area of support from all of him.

Additionally, and for the practice and training of different types of exercises or acrobatics, different mechanisms are needed for their performance, which have to simulate different training practices, again being a great inconvenience as to how to transport and store them.

That is why, in view of the main drawbacks related to the volume, handling, transport and storage of said acrobatic training mechanisms, it is necessary to have a new mechanism capable of solving said

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inconveniences, so that it presents a configuration of modular entities, which occupy a small space, that facilitate its transport and maintenance, and that additionally allows more than one acrobatic exercise to be carried out with the mechanism object of the invention, thus providing it with flexibility of exercises unknown in the state of the art today.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an acrobatic training mechanism, which consists of an articulated structure comprising:

- a first base bar which, in turn, has support means on a horizontal surface XY;

- a second pivoting bar, which is articulated with respect to the first base bar through a pivot axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the first base bar, and located at a first distal end of said second bar; and where it is configured to be able to pivot and define two working positions: a first rest position where the second pivot bar is collected in correspondence with the location of the first base bar, and a second service position where the second pivot bar it is positioned in an inclined plane with respect to the horizontal support surface; Y

- a prismatic body attachable to the second distal of the second pivoting bar through coupling means, which has at least one surface that allows the support of a user during acrobatic training.

It is observed, therefore, how the training mechanism object of the invention has a modular structure which is formed by at least three main entities: A first entity is defined as the first base bar, and is the main element from which they are configured the support means on a horizontal surface, so that once said first base bar is seated on said horizontal surface; the second pivoting bar can be articulated, this being the second main entity. And finally the prismatic body, this being the third main entity, and which can have a padded surface or finish for the grip and support of the "agile".

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The second pivot bar has means of rotation with respect to the first base bar, which are described as a pivot axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the first base bar, where preferably the axis of rotation is both perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said first base bar as parallel to the horizontal surface XY, and thus the second pivoting bar can pivot in a plane perpendicular to the horizontal surface XY, defined as plane XZ. Thanks to this, two working positions of the second pivoting bar have been described, a first resting position where the second pivoting bar is collected in correspondence with the location of the first base bar; so that the mechanism can be handled, stored and transported in a simple and efficient way. And a second service position where the second pivoting bar is positioned in the inclined plane with respect to the horizontal support surface, this being the working position for the "agile" to perform the desired acrobatic exercises and exercises.

And so that the "agile" can rest on said mechanism, the existence of said third main entity is described, which is the prismatic body that is coupled at the second distal end of the second pivot bar, remembering that the pivot axis of said second bar with respect to the first bar is located in the vicinity of the first distal end of the second pivot bar.

In this sense, we proceed to describe the acrobatic training procedure for commissioning, which includes the following stages:

a) position the first base bar on the horizontal surface XY; thanks to the support of the support means on said horizontal surface XY;

b) pivot the second base bar with respect to the pivot axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the first base bar, until said second base bar is located in an inclined plane with respect to the horizontal support surface XY; Y

c) couple the prismatic body to the second distal end of the second pivot bar.

And according to the support means, the possibility is contemplated that said support means of the first base bar with respect to the horizontal surface comprise:

- a third bar coupled to said first base bar through a rotation axis Z perpendicular to the horizontal surface XY; where said third bar has at least

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two projections configured to exert permanent contact with said horizontal surface; and where said third bar is configured to be positioned parallel to the horizontal surface XY, and oriented in any orthogonal direction with respect to the axis of rotation Z; Y

- a third projection configured as the third support point of the mechanism with respect to the horizontal surface XY.

Where, in an explanatory way, references to XYZ axes and associated planes are an example of an embodiment that serves to position the mechanism object of the invention spatially, being able to define other main directions at the will of the user without modifying the main objective of the object mechanism of the invention in terms of its associated modularity and transport.

Likewise, and thanks to said example of realization of the support means, it is observed how these guarantee both a high support surface of the mechanism with respect to the horizontal surface XY, since the support means have the third bar that can rotate with with respect to a Z axis, and cover a high surface capable of absorbing all the tipping torques caused by the "agile" acrobatic exercises on the acrobatic training mechanism object of the invention.

Optionally, and in order to improve the movement of all the entities that form the acrobatic training mechanism, the preferred option is described in which the third bar comprises a cavity located in the vicinity of the axis of rotation Z, and configured to allow free rotation Z of said third bar with respect to the first base bar without contact between both bars. Avoiding collisions or unwanted impacts that could reduce the life of the entire mechanism.

Therefore, and according to the acrobatic training procedure for commissioning described above, it is described how prior to step a), the commissioning procedure of said mechanism comprises the turning stage of the third bar coupled to said first base bar through said axis of rotation Z perpendicular to the horizontal surface XY; obtaining three triangulated support points of said structure with respect to the horizontal surface XY.

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In the opposite way, and when the user intends to collect and store the mechanism object of the invention, the standby and rest procedure can be described, which comprises the following steps:

d) decouple the prismatic body to the second distal end of the second pivot bar; Y

e) pivot the second base bar with respect to the pivot axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the first base bar, until the second pivot bar is collected in correspondence with the location of the first base bar.

In relation to how to guarantee the immobility of the second pivot bar with respect to the first base bar and the pivot axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the first base bar, the possibility is described in which the second pivot bar has at least one flange. configured to engage in a slot belonging to the first base bar when said second bar is located in the second service position; preventing the free pivoting of said second bar with respect to the first bar. This is a simple and practical solution, but it can be complemented with a ratchet or similar to achieve different interlocks, and therefore inclinations, of the second bar with respect to the first base bar.

According to how to proceed to attach the prismatic body with respect to the second pivoting bar, the option is described in which the coupling means of the prismatic body with respect to the second pivoting bar consist of at least two grooves located in respective orthogonal faces of said prismatic body; wherein said grooves are configured to allow passage and interlocking of the second pivoting bar with respect to the prismatic body. Observing how both slits are located in two of the faces of the prismatic body, since one of the slits can be located in one of the major faces of the prismatic body, allowing the training of the "agile" in the option of use of support on the prismatic piece, and another of the slits is in a smaller face of the prismatic body, allowing the "agile" training in the option of using support on the first base bar and support of the forearm on the prismatic piece; giving it a modularity unknown to date.

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It is necessary to highlight the preferred option in which the prismatic body comprises at least one hollow major surface, configured to allow the covering of at least part of the first base bar when the mechanism is in the rest position according to the second bar pivoting In this way, the total volume occupied by the mechanism object of the invention is very small, which is perfect for being easily handled and transported.

Finally, and as an example of embodiment, the possibility is contemplated in which the first base bar has a tubular geometry, preferably of circular section; the second pivoting bar has an open-profile geometry, preferably of a "U" section, and the prismatic body has a rectangular-shaped prism-shaped geometry, where the hollow area of the "U" section is capable of embedding less part of the tubular geometry profile of the first base bar, guaranteeing a minimum volume when the second bar is in the first resting position.

Thus, with the proposed invention an acrobatic training mechanism is obtained, and associated assembly and disassembly procedures, capable of being used in any type of environment, in addition to placing it in multiple positions to be able to train different types of exercises by the user, and that presents a high degree of modularity to allow its storage and transport in an easy and simple way; and all this thanks to a novel mechanism, formed by simple physical entities that imply a reduced maintenance that results in a high useful life, and where the mechanism is perfectly applicable in contexts as diverse as circuses, gyms, sports centers and even domestic environments

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made, and in order to help a better understanding of the features of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, a series of drawings are attached as an integral part of said description. where, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

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Figure 1 shows a two-dimensional view of the acrobatic training mechanism object of the invention, being in the resting position, and observing the location of the prismatic body on part of the first and second bars.

Figure 2.- Shows a two-dimensional plan view of the acrobatic training mechanism object of the invention, being in the service position, and specifically in the option of using support on the prismatic part.

Figure 3.- Shows a two-dimensional elevation view of the acrobatic training mechanism object of the invention, being in the service position, and specifically in the option of using support on the prismatic part.

Figure 4.- Shows a two-dimensional elevation view of the acrobatic training mechanism object of the invention, being in the service position, and specifically in the option of using support on the first base bar and support of the forearm on the prismatic part. .

Figure 5 shows a three-dimensional view of the acrobatic training mechanism object of the invention, being in the service position, observing the type of profiles used in the first and second bars; and the mechanism being in the option of using support on the prismatic piece.

Figure 6.- Shows a two-dimensional plan view of the prismatic body belonging to the acrobatic training mechanism object of the invention.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of figures 1 to 6, it can be seen how the acrobatic training mechanism has an articulated structure, which comprises:

- A first base bar (1) is circular tubular section which, in turn, has support means (4, 5) on a horizontal surface XY;

- A second pivoting bar (7) is "U" section, which is articulated with respect to the first base bar (1) through a pivot axis orthogonal to the axis

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longitudinal of the first base bar (1), and located at a first distal end of said second bar (7); and where it is configured to pivot and define two working positions: a first rest position where the second pivoting bar (7) is collected in correspondence with the location of the first base bar (1), and a second position of service where the second pivoting bar (7) is positioned in an orthogonal plane with respect to the horizontal support surface; and - a prismatic body (9) of rectangular section, which is attachable to the second distal of the second pivoting bar (7) through coupling means, which has at least one surface that allows the support of a user during Acrobatic training

In relation to the support means (4, 5) of the first base bar (1) with respect to the horizontal surface XY, these are formed by two independent entities: A third bar (2) of rectangular tubular profile, coupled to said first base bar (1) through an axis of rotation Z perpendicular to the horizontal surface XY; wherein said third bar (2) has two projections (4) configured to exert permanent contact with said horizontal surface; and where said third bar (2) is configured to be able to position itself parallel to the horizontal surface XY, and oriented in any orthogonal direction with respect to the axis of rotation Z; and a third projection (5) configured as the third support point of the mechanism with respect to the horizontal surface XY. Likewise, it can be seen in figure 1 how the third bar (2) has a cavity (3) located in the vicinity of the axis of rotation Z, and configured to allow free rotation Z of said third bar (2) with respect to the first bar (1) base without contact between both bars (1, 2).

Likewise, it is shown in figures 1, 3, 4 and 5 how the second pivoting bar (7) has at least one flange (8) configured to engage in a groove (6) belonging to the first base bar (1) when said second bar (7) is located in the second service position; preventing the free pivoting of said second bar (7) with respect to the first bar (1).

As can be seen in Figure 6, the coupling means of the prismatic body (9) with respect to the second pivoting bar (7) consist of two grooves (10, 11) located on respective orthogonal faces of said prismatic body (9 ); where

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said slits (10, 11) are configured to allow the passage and interlocking of the second pivoting bar (7) with respect to the prismatic body (9), and these have a geometry corresponding to the "U" section of the second bar ( 7) pivoting.

Finally, and according to the geometry of the prismatic body (9), it has a larger hollow surface, configured to allow the covering of at least part of the first base bar (1) when the mechanism is in the rest position according to the second pivoting bar (7), as can be seen in figure 1.

In relation to the assembly procedure of the mechanism object of the invention, it comprises the following commissioning steps:

a) position the first base bar (1) on the horizontal surface XY, where previously the third bar (2) has been rotated with respect to the axis of rotation Z;

b) placing the support means (4, 5) of the first base bar (1) on said horizontal surface XY ;;

c) pivot the second base bar (7) with respect to the pivot axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the first base bar (1), until said second base bar (7) is located in a perpendicular plane with respect to the horizontal surface XY of support for; Y

d) coupling the prismatic body (9) to the second distal end of the second pivoting bar (7) through one of the two grooves (10, 11).

And for the disassembly of said acrobatic training mechanism, it presents the following stages of standby and rest:

e) decouple the prismatic body (9) to the second distal end of the second pivoting bar (7);

f) pivot the second base bar (7) with respect to the pivot axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the first base bar (1), until the second pivot bar (7) is collected in correspondence with the location of the first bar (1) base; Y

g) collecting the support means (4, 5) of the first base bar (1) on said horizontal surface XY, thanks to the rotation of the third bar (2) with respect to the axis of rotation Z.

In view of this description and set of figures, the person skilled in the art will be able to understand that the embodiments of the invention that have been described can be combined with

multiple ways within the object of the invention. The invention has been described according to some preferred embodiments thereof, but it will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that multiple variations can be introduced in said preferred embodiments without exceeding the object of the claimed invention.

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Claims (9)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S 1. - Acrobatic training mechanism, which consists of an articulated structure characterized by comprising: - a first base bar (1) which, in turn, has support means (4, 5) on a horizontal surface XY; - a second pivoting bar (7), which is articulated with respect to the first base bar (1) through a pivot axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the first base bar (1), and located at a first distal end of said second bar (7); and where it is configured to pivot and define two working positions: a first rest position where the second pivoting bar (7) is collected in correspondence with the location of the first base bar (1), and a second position of service where the second pivoting bar (7) is positioned in an inclined plane with respect to the horizontal support surface; Y - a prismatic body (9) attachable to the second distal of the second pivoting bar (7) through coupling means, which has at least one surface that allows the support of a user during acrobatic training. 2. - Acrobatic training mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the support means (4, 5) of the first base bar (1) with respect to the horizontal surface comprise: - a third bar (2) coupled to said first base bar (1) through an axis of rotation Z perpendicular to the horizontal surface XY; wherein said third bar (2) has at least two projections (4) configured to exert permanent contact with said horizontal surface; and where said third bar (2) is configured to be able to position itself parallel to the horizontal surface XY, and oriented in any orthogonal direction with respect to the axis of rotation Z; Y - a third projection (5) configured as the third support point of the mechanism with respect to the horizontal surface XY. 3. - Acrobatic training mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that the third bar (2) comprises a cavity (3) located in the vicinity of the axis of rotation Z, and configured to allow free rotation Z of said third bar (2) with respect to the 5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 first bar (1) base without contact between both bars (1, 2). 4. - Acrobatic training mechanism according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second pivoting bar (7) has at least one flange (8) configured to engage in a groove (6) belonging to the first bar (1) base when said second bar (7) is located in the second service position; preventing the free pivoting of said second bar (7) with respect to the first bar (1). 5. - Acrobatic training mechanism, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coupling means of the prismatic body (9) with respect to the second pivoting bar (7) consist of at least two grooves (10, 11) located in respective orthogonal faces of said prismatic body (9); wherein said grooves (10, 11) are configured to allow the passage and interlocking of the second pivoting bar (7) with respect to the prismatic body (9). 6. - Acrobatic training mechanism, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the prismatic body (9) comprises at least one hollow major surface, configured to allow the covering of at least part of the first base bar (1) when The mechanism is in the rest position according to the second pivoting bar (7). 7. - Acrobatic training mechanism according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first base bar (1) has a tubular geometry, the second pivoting bar (7) has an open profile geometry, and the prismatic body (9 ) has a prism geometry with a rectangular base. 8. - Procedure for commissioning the acrobatic training mechanism defined in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: a) position the first base bar (1) on the horizontal surface XY; b) pivot the second base bar (7) with respect to the pivot axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the first base bar (1), until said second base bar (7) is located in a inclined plane with respect to the horizontal support surface XY; Y c) couple the prismatic body (9) to the second distal end of the second bar (7) pivoting 5. Method according to claim 8 and according to the training mechanism Acrobatic defined in claim 2, characterized in that prior to step a), the method of commissioning said mechanism comprises the step of rotating the third bar (2) coupled to said first base bar (1) through said axis of rotation Z perpendicular to the horizontal surface XY; obtaining three triangulated support points of 10 said structure with respect to the horizontal surface XY. 10. Procedure for putting on hold and resting the acrobatic training mechanism defined in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: D) decouple the prismatic body (9) to the second distal end of the second pivoting bar (7); Y e) pivot the second base bar (7) with respect to the pivot axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the first base bar (1), until the second pivot bar (7) is collected in correspondence with the location of the first bar (1) base. twenty