WO1996013424A1 - Aide motorisee a la natation - Google Patents

Aide motorisee a la natation Download PDF

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WO1996013424A1
WO1996013424A1 PCT/US1994/012371 US9412371W WO9613424A1 WO 1996013424 A1 WO1996013424 A1 WO 1996013424A1 US 9412371 W US9412371 W US 9412371W WO 9613424 A1 WO9613424 A1 WO 9613424A1
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person
buoyancy
swimming aid
torso
stabilizing member
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PCT/US1994/012371
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Daryoush Keyvani
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Daryoush Keyvani
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Priority to AU81277/94A priority Critical patent/AU8127794A/en
Priority to PCT/US1994/012371 priority patent/WO1996013424A1/fr
Publication of WO1996013424A1 publication Critical patent/WO1996013424A1/fr

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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
    • A63B35/00—Swimming framework with driving mechanisms operated by the swimmer or by a motor
    • A63B35/08—Swimming framework with driving mechanisms operated by the swimmer or by a motor with propeller propulsion
    • A63B35/12—Swimming framework with driving mechanisms operated by the swimmer or by a motor with propeller propulsion operated by a motor

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  • the present invention relates generally to swimming aids and more particularly to
  • a powered swimming aid that acts as a floatation device while allowing a swimmer to
  • swimming aid is to readjust the center of gravity of a body in water to the midsection of the body, making it easier for a swimmer to maintain a horizontal position in the
  • An additional advantage of the present invention is that it provides a buoyancy
  • the new device comprises a vest fabricated from a
  • crosswise extending stiffening members extend outward from a downward extending
  • a float extends from the lower end of the rod, the float being angularly disposed
  • the back of the vest is connected to the upper
  • a power assembly is attached to the structure, a drive portion being located at the
  • the power assembly propels the user through the water and also, by reason of the
  • floatation board also is provided and holds a control module for the drive assembly.
  • the device can be used for sport, recreation and transporting a person in the water.
  • FIGURE 1 is a side elevational view of the invention as worn by a swimmer
  • FIGURE 2 is a top plan view of the invention shown laid-out.
  • FIGURE 3 is a view of the back frame of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show a powered swimming aid that allows a person to be
  • the aid is comprised
  • the lower torso buoyancy assembly 50 has a rigid beam 58 which is attached
  • a platform 60 Attached to the underside of the platform 60 is a back
  • the ends can be welded or
  • the frame 62 provides a lower
  • stabilizing portion 64 which has a pair of lower lobes 66 which extend laterally to fit
  • an upper stabilizing portion 70 comprising upper lobes 72 which extend laterally
  • stabilizing portion 64 are custom-bent to comfortably fit the user's body and are
  • the back frame 62, platform 60 and beam 58 are so assembled as to form a
  • a buoyancy device 74 is mounted from the beam 58.
  • buoyancy device 74 is preferably a sealed elongated tank and is fitted on the beam 58
  • mounting assemblies 76 and 78 are oriented with respect to the beam 58 by mounting assemblies 76 and 78. It is oriented with respect to the beam 58 so that it
  • buoyancy device 74 does not
  • the power assembly 52 comprises a motor 80, a speed reducer 82, a shaft 84,
  • the motor 80 is mounted on the platform 60 over the
  • the shaft 84 extends from the speed reducer 82 parallel to the beam 58,
  • the propeller 86 having attached at its terminal end, the propeller 86.
  • the shaft is maintained in place
  • bearings (not shown) incorporated into the mounting assemblies 76 and 78. Also
  • shaft 84 will preferably have some type of flexible joints to accommodate
  • the guard 88 is an assembly of open wirework attached to the
  • the motor 80 preferably includes a control assembly 92
  • the float and control assembly 56 comprises a curved plastic buoyant float 96, hand grips 98 and a control module 100.
  • the control cable 94 is operably attached to
  • control module 100 to communicate speed control and shut-off commands for the
  • control module 100 having means to vary those functions through the
  • control cable 94 is a mechanical means, but electrical or even radio or sonar communications could be used. An additional control could be used.
  • the vest assembly 54 has a floatation vest 102 which has a body portion 104 and shoulder straps 106 which are attached to portions of the upper lobes 72.
  • the body portion 104 of the vest 102 covering the front of the user's torso.
  • Upper vest side straps 108 and lower vest side straps 110 extend laterally from
  • Crotch vest straps 112 extend laterally from the sides of the vest 102. These straps have connection devices at their ends.
  • These straps have connection devices at their ends for fastening them respectively to
  • crotch frame straps 118 are attached to the lower loops 66 and have connection devices to fasten
  • An exemplary motor 80 is a Homelite ST 175.
  • An exemplary speed reducer 80 is a Homelite ST 175.
  • the speed reducer may not
  • the embodiment above will, in general, urge the torso toward an
  • buoyancy device 74 acting through the beam 58 and
  • the stabilizing frame 70 will rotate the body into a good swimming position by lifting
  • the vest 54 still keeping the upper portion of the torso above or at the
  • the buoyancy member 74 provides a buoyancy force at least equal to any
  • the propeller 86 is positioned below the buoyancy member 74
  • the float 56 is used to change directions and provide a resting place for the arms. By adjusting the float 56 position, a comfortable, fast movement through the

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne une aide motorisée à la nation comprenant un élément stabilisateur (58) maintenu sur le dos de l'utilisateur, un organe de flottaison (74) rigidement monté sur l'élément stabilisateur (58), l'organe de flottaison (74) étant situé au-dessous des hanches de l'utilisateur de façon à provoquer la rotation du corps jusqu'à ce qu'il adopte une bonne posture de natation. Un mécanisme d'entraînement (52) se terminant par une hélice (86) est également monté sur la structure rigide. Ce mécanisme d'entraînement est situé au-dessous des hanches de l'utilisateur de façon à provoquer la rotation du corps, jusqu'à ce qu'il adopte une bonne posture de natation, et à fournir à l'utilisateur un mouvement motorisé. Un flotteur plat (96) tenu à l'avant est pourvu de poignées latérales (98) et comporte une commande (100) servant à commander le mécanisme d'entraînement (52). L'utilisateur porte sur la poitrine un gilet de flottaison (54).
PCT/US1994/012371 1994-10-26 1994-10-26 Aide motorisee a la natation WO1996013424A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU81277/94A AU8127794A (en) 1994-10-26 1994-10-26 Powered swimming aid
PCT/US1994/012371 WO1996013424A1 (fr) 1994-10-26 1994-10-26 Aide motorisee a la natation

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Cited By (4)

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ES2168164A1 (es) * 1998-09-08 2002-06-01 Periago Juan Jodar Salvavidas reversible actuado a distancia.
WO2003091094A1 (fr) * 2002-04-23 2003-11-06 Don Chul Choi Planche embarcation pour jeux aquatiques
KR100967491B1 (ko) * 2009-10-19 2010-07-07 안재주 스크류가 구비된 구명조끼
CN108928448A (zh) * 2018-06-04 2018-12-04 湘潭大学 一种水面救援装置及施救者姿态状态操控方法

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US3061847A (en) * 1959-05-11 1962-11-06 Harold L Gorham Buoyant simulation
US3084654A (en) * 1962-01-23 1963-04-09 Edgar N Rosemberg Non-magnetic seacycle for scuba diving
US3570436A (en) * 1969-04-28 1971-03-16 Craig Le Vasseur Submersible water bicycle
US4779554A (en) * 1985-10-09 1988-10-25 Courtney William L Rigid diver backpack with internal buoyancy compensator and ballast compartment
US5188552A (en) * 1990-06-22 1993-02-23 Daryoush Keyvani Swimming aid

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3061847A (en) * 1959-05-11 1962-11-06 Harold L Gorham Buoyant simulation
US3084654A (en) * 1962-01-23 1963-04-09 Edgar N Rosemberg Non-magnetic seacycle for scuba diving
US3570436A (en) * 1969-04-28 1971-03-16 Craig Le Vasseur Submersible water bicycle
US4779554A (en) * 1985-10-09 1988-10-25 Courtney William L Rigid diver backpack with internal buoyancy compensator and ballast compartment
US5188552A (en) * 1990-06-22 1993-02-23 Daryoush Keyvani Swimming aid

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
ES2168164A1 (es) * 1998-09-08 2002-06-01 Periago Juan Jodar Salvavidas reversible actuado a distancia.
WO2003091094A1 (fr) * 2002-04-23 2003-11-06 Don Chul Choi Planche embarcation pour jeux aquatiques
KR100967491B1 (ko) * 2009-10-19 2010-07-07 안재주 스크류가 구비된 구명조끼
CN108928448A (zh) * 2018-06-04 2018-12-04 湘潭大学 一种水面救援装置及施救者姿态状态操控方法
CN108928448B (zh) * 2018-06-04 2020-08-04 湘潭大学 一种水面救援装置及施救者姿态状态操控方法

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