GB2353227A - Balancing apparatus - Google Patents

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GB2353227A
GB2353227A GB9919678A GB9919678A GB2353227A GB 2353227 A GB2353227 A GB 2353227A GB 9919678 A GB9919678 A GB 9919678A GB 9919678 A GB9919678 A GB 9919678A GB 2353227 A GB2353227 A GB 2353227A
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Lionel Cox
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HAGAN GRACE MARIA
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B26/00—Exercising apparatus not covered by groups A63B1/00 - A63B25/00
    • A63B26/003—Exercising apparatus not covered by groups A63B1/00 - A63B25/00 for improving balance or equilibrium
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/16—Platforms for rocking motion about a horizontal axis, e.g. axis through the middle of the platform; Balancing drums; Balancing boards or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
    • A63B2208/12—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player specially adapted for children

Abstract

Balancing apparatus comprises a roller (2) and a board (1) adapted to be placed on the roller for a person to balance on the board. A pair of spaced stops are provided on the underside of the board to limit relative movement between the roller and the board. The board can be concave or convex.

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2353227 9076:CP BALANCING APPARATUS The invention relates to balancing
apparatus comprising a roller and a board. In use, the board is placed on the roller and the user stands on the board with his/her feet either side of the roller. In this position, it is possible to balance and roll the roller from side to side. The invention provides an improvement, which prevents the board slipping right off the roller.
According to the invention, there is provided balancing apparatus comprising: a roller and a board adapted to be placed on the roller for a person to balance on the board; wherein a pair of spaced stops are provided on the underside of the board.
Both the board and the roller can be provided in a number of shapes and sizes so that the apparatus can be used by people of different ages and sizes as an exercising and strengthening device or as a plaything.
Embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure I is a side view of a board and a roller; Figure 2 is a plan view of a board and roller; Figure 3 is a side view of a second embodiment of a board and roller; Figure 4 is a side view of a third embodiment of a board and roller; Figure 5 is a side view of a fourth embodiment of a board and roller; 9076:CP -2- Figure 6 is a side view of a fifth embodiment of a board and roller; Figure 7 is a side view of a sixth embodiment of a board and roller; Figure 8 is a side view of a seventh embodiment of a board and roller; Figure 9 is a view similar to that of Figure 2 showing an alternative embodiment of 5 the board; and Figure 10 is a further view similar to that of Figure 2 showing a further alternative embodiment of the board.
Balancing apparatus comprising a flat rectangular board I and a cylindrical roller 2 is shown in Figures I and 2. Spaced stops 3 are provided on the underside of the board to limit the relative movement of the board and roller when being used. The stops are positioned inwardly of the ends of the board sufficiently for the feet of the user to be placed outwardly of the stops.
In a preferred embodiment for use by an adult, the roller is about 30.5 cm (12 inches) long and has a diameter of about 10 cm (4 inches). The board has a length of about 61 cm (24 inches) and a width of about 24 cm (9.5 inches). The spacing between the stops is about 36 cm (14 inches).
In the embodiments of Figures 1, 3 and 4, the upper surface of the board is flat. In the embodiment of Figure 1, the lower surface is also flat whereas in the embodiment of Figure 3 the lower surface between the stops 3 is slightly ramped towards the centre. This can be achieved by wedge-shaped inserts 4. In the embodiment of Figure 4, the lower 9076:CP -3- surface of the board is concave between the stops. This again can be achieved by suitably shaped inserts 4. In another embodiment, shown in Figure 7, the lower surface of the board is convex between the stops.
In the embodiments of Figures 5 and 6, the board is curved in side view. In Figure 5, the upper surface is convex and the lower surface is concave. The reverse is the case in Figure 6.
In the embodiments shown in Figure I to 6, the stops are shown as rectangular blocks fitted to the lower surface of the board. These stops may, however, be formed with curved profiles to blend in with the lower surface of the board or may even be integral with the board such as shown in Figure 8.
Since the degree of difficulty experienced by the user will depend to some extent on the spacing between the stops, these may be mounted so that the spacing is adjustable.
The board can be formed in many shapes and examples of these shapes are shown in Figures 2, 9 and 10.
The sizes of the board and of the roller can also be varied according to the user and the intended use. Preferably, the length of the board is from 25 cm (10 inches) to 92 cm (36 inches) and its overall width is from 10 cm (4 inches) to 38 cm (15 inches). The length of the roller may vary from about 5 cm (2 inches) to about 46 cm (18 inches) whilst its 9076:CP -4diameter is between about 5 cm (2 inches) and 46 cm (18 inches). For small children, a board with a length of about 25 cm may be appropriate with a roller of about 5 cm in diameter. For beginner adult users, a board length of about 61 cm with a roller of about 10 cm diameter is preferred. Generally, the length of the board is from about 21/2to 6 times 5 the diameter of the roller but with a maximum useful length of board of about 92 cm.
If the roller is fairly short in length, it may be possible to spin the board on the roller about a vertical axis. If the roller is long, the board may be shuffled along the roller.
For advanced users, foot straps or bindings (not shown) may be provided on the upper surface of the board.
The roller may typically be provided by a hollow tube, with or without end pieces or may be solid.
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Claims (13)

1. Balancing apparatus comprising: a roller and a board adapted to be placed on the roller for a person to balance on the board; wherein a pair of spaced stops are provided on the underside of the board.
2. Balancing apparatus as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the board is flat. 10
3. Balancing apparatus as claimed in Claim 2, wherein the lower surface of the board is flat.
4. Balancing apparatus as claimed in Claim 2, wherein the lower surface of the board, 15 at least between the stops, is ramped towards the centre or concave.
5. Balancing apparatus as claimed in Claim 2, wherein the lower surface of the board, at least between the stops, is convex.
6. Balancing apparatus as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the board is convex and the lower surface is concave.
7. Balancing apparatus as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the board 9076:CP -6is concave and the lower surface is convex.
8 Balancing apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the length of the 5 board is from 25 cm to 92 cm.
9 Balancing apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the width of the board is from 10 cm to 38 cm.
10. Balancing apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the diameter of the roller is from 5 cm to 46 cm.
11. Balancing apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the length of the roller is from 5 cm to 46 cm.
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12. Balancing apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the spacing between the two stops is adjustable.
13. Balancing apparatus substantially as described herein with reference to the 20 accompanying drawings.
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Citations (4)

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US3895794A (en) * 1970-10-26 1975-07-22 Will Clarke England Rollable fulcrum balancing board recreational and exercise device provided with non-linear stabilization features
EP0004388A1 (en) * 1978-03-28 1979-10-03 Max Windorfer Roller and seesaw board
GB2126109A (en) * 1982-07-09 1984-03-21 Willmanning Investments Balancing board
US4911440A (en) * 1989-05-15 1990-03-27 Greg Hyman Associates, Inc. Balancing board

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3895794A (en) * 1970-10-26 1975-07-22 Will Clarke England Rollable fulcrum balancing board recreational and exercise device provided with non-linear stabilization features
EP0004388A1 (en) * 1978-03-28 1979-10-03 Max Windorfer Roller and seesaw board
GB2126109A (en) * 1982-07-09 1984-03-21 Willmanning Investments Balancing board
US4911440A (en) * 1989-05-15 1990-03-27 Greg Hyman Associates, Inc. Balancing board

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