US20070254781A1 - Simulator for Board Sports - Google Patents

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US20070254781A1
US20070254781A1 US10/580,079 US58007904A US2007254781A1 US 20070254781 A1 US20070254781 A1 US 20070254781A1 US 58007904 A US58007904 A US 58007904A US 2007254781 A1 US2007254781 A1 US 2007254781A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • 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
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    • A63B22/18—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with elements, i.e. platforms, having a circulating, nutating or rotating movement, generated by oscillating movement of the user, e.g. platforms wobbling on a centrally arranged spherical support
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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  • the invention relates to a simulator for board sports.
  • the invention relates to a simulator able to be used both for determining a rider's stance and also as a training aid.
  • a board rider's stance can be varied in a number of ways.
  • a typical snowboard for example, has two longitudinally spaced boot bindings that support both feet, often offset at a substantial angle with respect to the longitudinal centreline of the snowboard. This cross-orientation of the bindings allows the rider to assume a side-forward stance, which is the necessary anatomical positioning for optimal in-use control of the snowboard.
  • a boot worn by the rider or the binding itself will be provided with a support for the lower leg with a variable degree of forward lean.
  • Stance can also be varied by adjusting the angle between the midline of the foot and the centreline of the snowboard and this is often significantly altered for different snowboarding styles, e.g. freestyle or slalom racing.
  • this can also change the angle of forward lean.
  • Other degrees of freedom are also available, however within these restraints the “ideal” stance may be optimally adapted to the anatomical measurements and dynamic qualities of the rider.
  • snowboard training is undertaken on ski fields in formal lessons and/or through self-teaching.
  • the learning phase of snowboarding can be very strenuous and traumatic to many novices due to the inevitable falls incurred and while training devices such as the above-mentioned mechanical surfboards and snowboard simulating devices can assist beginners in learning the movements involved in various board sports, these devices do not provide for increased difficulty of movements as learner's skill level increases.
  • a relatively accessible and safe means of practising movements for board sports which can be made progressively more challenging will enhance the learning phase as well as benefiting experienced riders.
  • a simulator for board sports including:
  • a pivoting mount assembly for pivoting both the foot bindings about a first simulator
  • At least one of the foot bindings is attached to the pivoting mount assembly for movement toward and away from the other of the foot bindings for adjusting the spacing therebetween while the rider's feet are held by the foot bindings.
  • the simulator allows a rider to simulate at least one pivoting movement that is made to manoeuvre a snowboard, or the like.
  • the movement between the bindings toward and away from one another is preferably a linear movement.
  • the movement is linear sliding movement e.g. the at least one binding is fixed for sliding on a linear track, in a linear slot, or the like.
  • the rider is thereby able to dynamically determine the effect of adjustments on the width of his stance (determined by the spacing between the foot bindings) on his ability to balance about the first simulator axis.
  • the pivoting of the foot bindings about the first simulator axis is adapted to simulate edge-to-edge roll movement of a board about its longitudinal or roll axis, the at least one of the foot bindings, or both of the foot bindings, being mounted for sliding movement in a direction substantially parallel to the first simulator axis. It will be understood that pivoting about the longitudinal or roll axis of a board is important in steering the board to transfer weight between the opposing longitudinal edges of the board.
  • the simulator may be adapted for simulating pivoting or rotation about a pitch axis and/or about a yaw axis of the board.
  • the simulator may include means for pivoting both the foot bindings together about mutually orthogonal pitch and yaw axes, both of which are perpendicular to the first simulator axis.
  • the foot bindings are fixed together for pivoting about the first simulator axis.
  • the foot bindings may be fixed to a platform for simulating a snowboard, or the like.
  • the foot bindings include boot bindings.
  • a support is fixed to the pivotal attachment for supporting the foot bindings, preferably upon the ground.
  • a handle may be fixed to the support to assist the rider and prevent a fall.
  • the pivoting mount assembly preferably includes at least one resilient pivot upon which the boot bindings are supported to provide the pivoting movement about the simulator axis while also biasing a foot-supporting surface of each foot binding toward the horizontal plane.
  • the pivotal attachment may include a journal and separate resilient means.
  • the pivoting mount assembly includes two elastomeric pivots mounted for sliding movement parallel to the first simulator axis for movement between a widely spaced position to provide substantially roll movement of the boot bindings about the first axis, and any one of more closely spaced positions configured for providing an increased degree of pivoting movement of the bindings about mutually orthogonal pitch and yaw axes, both of which are perpendicular to the first simulator axis.
  • both foot bindings are adapted to be simultaneously moved for adjusting the spacing between the foot bindings in a direction substantially parallel to the first simulator axis.
  • This may be achieved, for example, by a screw-type adjuster, manually or power-operated linear actuators etc.
  • one or both foot bindings are fixed in a track extending parallel to the first simulator axis for movement to adjust the spacing between the foot bindings.
  • the means for adjusting the spacing between the foot bindings is preferably a screw-type adjuster, but it will be understood that other manually or power-operated linear actuators may also be used.
  • the screw-type adjustment mechanism is preferably connected to the at least one foot binding for sliding the at least one foot binding toward and away from the other of the foot bindings for adjusting the spacing therebetween while the rider's feet are held by the foot bindings.
  • the adjustment mechanism includes: a screw threaded adjuster rod having a handle; a screw block received on the adjuster rod; sliding blocks connected to the bindings, and an arm pivotally connected to each sliding block and to the screw block.
  • the simulator may further include means for measuring the spacing between the centres of the foot bindings, such as a ruler.
  • An alignment indicating device such as a plumb line or level, may also be provided to assist in aligning the centre of the rider's knee vertically with his foot.
  • the alignment indicating device may include a knee-receiving cup fixed to each foot binding, the position of the knee-receiving cup being adjustable to align with the knees of different users, the cup being adjustable in a plane extending orthogonally to a foot-supporting surface of the binding and substantially aligned with the centre of the rider's foot.
  • a rod assembly may be fixed to the binding, extending generally perpendicular to a base of the binding or platform and able to telescope to align vertically with the knees of different height users.
  • the simulator preferably includes means for adjustment of the foot bindings by rotation of each foot binding about a central axis substantially intersecting with and extending orthogonally to the first simulator axis for adjusting the angle between the midline of the foot and the first simulator axis.
  • Means may also be provided for movement of the foot bindings lateral to the first simulator axis.
  • the means for means for providing each of these adjustments is preferably adapted to allow for adjustment while the rider is held in the foot bindings e.g. by a separate operator or by remote control means operated by the rider.
  • the simulator preferably further includes a rider's seat, upon which the rider may sit with his feet secured by the bindings. Additionally, an operator's seat may also be provided for seating an operator while he operates the adjustment mechanism.
  • the rider's seat and operator's seats are preferably fixed on opposing sides of the pivoting mount assembly.
  • a simulator for board sports including:
  • a pivoting mount assembly for pivoting both the foot bindings about a first simulator axis to simulate pivoting movement of a board, and characterised in that
  • the pivoting mount assembly includes two elastomeric pivots mounted for sliding movement parallel to the first simulator axis for movement between a widely spaced position to provide substantially roll movement of the boot bindings about the first axis, and any one of more closely spaced positions configured for providing an increased degree of pivoting movement of the bindings about mutually orthogonal pitch and yaw axes, both of which are perpendicular to the first simulator axis
  • This invention provides a simulator which is effective and efficient in operational use, and which is versatile in operation, allowing it to be used to assist board riders determine their stance and also for training riders in different courses of movement.
  • the simulator may be economically constructed and has an overall simple design which minimizes manufacturing costs.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the simulator of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the simulator of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a front elevation of the simulator of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded pictorial view of the mount of the simulator of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded pictorial view of part of the platform assembly of the simulator of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded pictorial view of the boot bindings of the simulator of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded pictorial view of the alignment indicating device of the simulator of FIG. 1
  • a simulator 100 for board sports, and in particular snowboarding, is shown having a frame 30 with a rider's seat 31 and an operator's seat 32 positioned either side of a platform assembly 33 supported on a pivoting mount 34 .
  • the platform assembly 33 includes a platform 5 to which a pair of foot bindings or boot bindings 2 a , 2 b are mounted for holding the a rider's feet while the mount 34 allows the platform assembly 33 to pivot primarily about a first simulator axis A to simulate edge-to-edge roll of a snowboard about its longitudinal centreline.
  • the frame 30 includes a rider's seat framework 35 and an operator's seat framework 36 fixed by a joining member 37 .
  • Both frameworks 35 , 36 are of like shape and have horizontal portions 35 a , 36 a for supporting the frame upon the ground and 35 b , 36 b for supporting the seats 31 , 32 .
  • the mount 34 includes an elongate base 38 rigidly fixed upon the joining member 37 and which supports an elongate pivoting member 39 connected by front and rear resilient pivots 3 a , 3 b.
  • the boot bindings 2 a , 2 b are fixed for sliding movement in linear slots 41 a , 41 b in the platform 5 and the platform assembly 33 further includes a rotating handle 40 for controlling the sliding movement of the boot bindings 2 a , 2 b .
  • An alignment indicating device 42 is fixed to each of the boot bindings 2 a , 2 b.
  • the pivots 3 a , 3 b are moulded from an elastomeric material about a central threaded shank 43 which protrudes from either end for engagement with upper and lower jaws 44 a , 44 b for clamping engagement with the pivoting member 39 and base 38 respectively.
  • the pivots 3 a , 3 b are symmetrical about the long axis of the shank 43 and either side of a central waisted section 45 which defines the first simulator axis A.
  • Upper and lower faces of the pivots 3 a , 3 b are parallel to bias the platform 5 toward the horizontal plane.
  • the base 38 is a rectangular hollow section and the pivoting member a channel, both with cutouts 48 a , 48 b , 49 a , 49 b for access to the jaws 44 a , 44 b .
  • the pivoting member 39 is received between and may be restrained by the end plates 47 fixed to the ends of the base 38 .
  • the upper end of the shank 43 of each pivot 3 a , 3 b is received in a slot 46 a , 46 b in the pivoting member, with corresponding slots (not shown) in the base 38 in order that the longitudinal position of the pivots 3 a , 3 b may be varied.
  • An adjustment mechanism 50 forms part of the platform assembly 33 and is provided for adjusting the spacing between the boot bindings 2 a , 2 b in the longitudinal direction.
  • the mechanism 50 slides blocks 51 a , 51 b in the slots 41 a , 41 b .
  • the blocks 51 a , 51 b are connected to the boot bindings 2 a , 2 b and with pivots 54 , 55 to pivoting arms 52 a , 52 b , each of which are connected to a screw block 53 .
  • a threaded shaft 56 has one end fixed to the handle 40 and the other received in a threaded aperture in the block 53 .
  • the shaft 56 is fixed for rotation in saddle blocks 57 to the underside of the platform 5 .
  • Measurement indicia e.g. a ruler—not shown
  • other means is provided to allow the operator to measure the longitudinal spacing between the centres of the bindings 2 a , 2 b.
  • the simulator 100 can also be readily adapted to support a rider upon a separate snowboard (not shown). After removing the boot bindings 2 a , 2 b , a separate snowboard may be supported upon the platform 5 , the resilient support pads 77 holding the snowboard in place.
  • each individual binding 2 a , 2 b which also forms part of the platform assembly 33 .
  • the bindings 2 a , 2 b are fixed to the sliding blocks 51 a , 51 b by means of a binding disc 59 and secured by central fasteners 60 .
  • Each binding disc 59 defines an axis of rotation B, C which intersects the first simulator axis A (axes B and C extending vertically when axis A extends horizontally). No stops limit the rotational movement of the bindings 2 a , 2 b , which can rotate through 360 degrees.
  • Rotation of the foot plate 60 connected by the disc 59 about axes C, D varies the angle between the midline of the foot (i.e. a line from the heel to the toe) and the longitudinal centreline of the platform 5 .
  • a scale (not shown) is provided on the discs 59 or foot plate 60 to allow angular measurements to be determined.
  • Each foot plate 60 has a flat foot-supporting surface, as illustrated in FIG. 7 .
  • Mounted to the rear of the foot plate 60 is a high back leg support 12 .
  • the high back leg support 12 is preferably rigid, but it may be adjustable for rotation about respective axes normal to the axes B, C to provide a variable degree of forward lean.
  • the high back leg support 12 has openings 62 a , 62 b for slidably receiving the opposing parallel edges 61 a , 61 b of the foot plate 60 .
  • a recess 65 is provided for receiving a bracket 66 ( FIG. 7 ) of an alignment indicating device 42 .
  • a spring-biased detent 63 is provided for engagement with recesses 64 in the edges 61 a , 61 b . In this manner, adjustment of the position of the rider's foot is provided in the direction of axis D, generally orthogonal to the axes B, C.
  • the components of the alignment indicating device 42 are shown in FIG. 7 and include a mounting bracket 66 fixed at one end of an elongate telescoping assembly 67 having a knee cup 68 fixed at one end thereof.
  • the telescoping assembly 67 comprises a bar 69 to which the L-shaped bracket is fixed such the bar 69 extends upwardly from the front and centre of the foot plate 60 .
  • the telescoping assembly 67 further comprises an elongate tubular member 70 slidingly received on the bar 69 and having a detent 63 fixed thereto for engagement with recesses 71 in the bar 69 to fix the height of a knee-receiving cup 68 fixed to the end of the member 70 .
  • the knee-receiving cup 68 includes a stem 72 received in a aperture 74 in the end of member 70 and may be fixed by pin 74 in any one of openings 75 in the stem 72 . In this manner the position of the knee-receiving cup 68 may be adjusted in a plane (not shown) extending orthogonally to the platform 5 and aligned with the centre of the rider's foot.
  • the simulator 100 may be used for two main purposes: primarily it allows dynamic adjustments to be made to a rider's stance allowing a suitable stance to be readily determined, and a secondary purpose is to allow users to practice a range of movements applicable to board sports.
  • the pivots 3 a , 3 b are clamped at their maximum longitudinal spacing (at opposing ends of the slots 46 a , 46 b ). In this position, movement of the platform 5 is largely restricted to pivoting about the first simulator axis A to simulate edge-to-edge roll of a snowboard.
  • the rider (not shown) is secured to the simulator 100 by the bindings 2 a , 2 b in an initial narrow stance, where the bindings 2 a , 2 b are relatively close together in the longitudinal direction (parallel to axis A).
  • the high back leg support 12 is adjusted for the size of the rider's boots to position his feet centrally on the foot plates 60 .
  • the angle of the bindings 2 a , 2 b are adjusted by rotation about the respective axes B, C normal to the platform 5 to a suitable initial stance.
  • the rider 1 With support initially from the seat 31 the rider 1 attempts to stand and balance the platform 5 , maintaining it horizontal, while the operator slowly winds the handle 40 to move the bindings 2 a , 2 b and widen the rider's stance. As the stance is widened, the rider is able to feel a point at which he can balance the platform. This “correct” stance can be verified by use of the vertical indicating device 42 . The operator adjusts the vertical horizontal position of the knee cups 68 so that the rider's knees are received therein. This verifies that the centre of the rider's knee is properly aligned with his foot.
  • This same dynamic process can be repeated with variations in the angle of each binding 2 a , 2 b about axes B, C described above to determine a comfortable stance, approaching an optimal, which is suited to the anatomical measures and dynamic qualities of the rider.
  • the simulator allows for improved training, allowing a rider to practice courses of movement, and, for example, to allow a trainer to make ready observations to assist the learning process.
  • the characteristics of the simulator can be varied. As the pivots 3 a , 3 b are positioned closed together the rotary freedom of movement of the platform 5 is increased, and whereas at maximum spacing the movement is largely roll movement about longitudinal axis A, at minimum spacing a degree of pitch and yaw rotation are provided (about respective axes perpendicular to axis A). The amount of freedom of movement may thus be adjusted to suit the user's progress through the learning process, making use of the simulator progressively more challenging even as the user increases in skill.

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